Gary & Wanda Smith (16540L) Region Five Directors November of 2022 brought many changes to the Smith Family. I was diagnosed with Neuroendocrine Cancer. It is very rare with only about 12,000 new cases a year in the United States. It is in my lung, liver and three vertebrae in my back. This … [Read more...] about Region Five
Region Five News
Tennessee
Phil & Charlene Budd (9488L) Tennessee State Directors Good morning, afternoon, or evening wherever you may be while reading this blurb!! Before I opened my computer to type this February/March expose, I looked at the long-range weather forecast. The reason being most of you have escaped to … [Read more...] about Tennessee
Mid South Tri-State
Jim & Barb Watson (20238) Mid South Tri-State Directors As of this writing we are home getting ready for Christmas and the New Year. Last week we returned home from co-hosting the Florida Keys Rally. Gary & Wanda with Greg & Margie did a wonderful job organizing all the events. We … [Read more...] about Mid South Tri-State
Florida
Greg & Margie Harrop (20694) Florida State Directors Well as you know Florida got hit with a couple of bad storms and we are in the rebuilding stages of becoming “Florida Strong” again. Many of our campgrounds are getting ready for the influx of our visitors from up North that come down to … [Read more...] about Florida
The Carolinas (NC/SC)
Carl & Gayle Webber (20143) The Carolinas (NC/SC) State Directors Hey, y’all! Hopefully the weather is pleasant wherever you are. It’s the time of year that in the southeastern U.S. – where we live – it can be totally fickle … winter one day and spring the next! For the past six years, we … [Read more...] about The Carolinas (NC/SC)
Virginia
Michael Vreeland (20733) Virginia State Director Happy Holidays to all my fellow Newmarians. I hope everyone had a great holiday season, spent time with your families, and of course had those delicious holiday meals. After all that merriment it is time to get back to the hard work – planning … [Read more...] about Virginia
South Carolina Palmetto Pals
Eugene &Grace Failmezger (29150) South Carolina Palmetto Pals – Presidents Hello all from the Palmetto Pals!! Grace & I have finished our trip out West which included the NKK International Rally in Rock Springs and the NKK Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Special Event. Both were an absolute … [Read more...] about South Carolina Palmetto Pals
Virginia Wheels
Tom & Gloria Rezentees (21867) Virginia Wheels – Presidents It is hard to believe a year has passed since we picked up our new Dutch Star. We have traveled over 18,000 miles in it this year, but as I write this article and reflect on the adventures we have taken, I’m still shaking my head … [Read more...] about Virginia Wheels
Florida Sea Turtles
Bill Berg (20429) Florida Sea Turtles – President Hurricane Ian caused lots of damage in the SW section of Florida. Our November and December rallies were both in the direct path of the storm. Thankfully both campgrounds worked overtime and had the parks up and running. The November rally … [Read more...] about Florida Sea Turtles
Georgia Peach State Krackers
Wayne Keith (21740) Georgia Peach State Krackers – President Carole & I have just returned from the “North Carolina/South Carolina Rally at The Beach”. What a great relaxing rally hosted by Ray & Kathy Dyer and Jim and & Miller. We had great evening meals, of course, and two … [Read more...] about Georgia Peach State Krackers
Alabama Dixie Aires
Donna Jones (20599) Alabama Dixie Aires – President The Alabama Dixie Aires November Rally was held in November at Lake Osprey in Elberta, Alabama and was a big success. The weather was perfect for the Blue Angel Homecoming Air Show. We all had plenty of good food to eat at Lambert’s Cafe, … [Read more...] about Alabama Dixie Aires
Florida Pelicans
Tim Buchholz (12344) Florida Pelicans – President Yours truly has spent most of his available time trying to restore our home from Hurricane Ian. The overwhelming project is starting to wind down as most of our home is now back to normal. Just a few more trips to Lowe's for some more baseboard … [Read more...] about Florida Pelicans