Phil & Charlene Budd (9488-L)
Tennessee State Directors

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We are blessed to have enjoyed another year and are looking forward to 2023. We pray that each of you, even with trials and tribulations, can review your year and find the “Blessing” and thank your Lord and Savior for your “Blessing.”

This is our first chance to communicate with all the NKK friends and fellow RV’ers that were affected by the hurricane to let you know we were praying and still praying for you.

As you read this, our almost “Antique” coach is at the Newmar Service Center having the Aqua Hot Diesel Heater system removed and a state-of-the-art Oasis Chinook heating and hot water system installed. Charlene & I are tired of cold showers. The old system is 23.5 years old and at our age we look forward, hopefully, to 8 to 10 more years of enjoying the new system; if not, our kids will enjoy it 🤣!!

As we write this, we are leaving in a week for the Region Five Rally in Savannah, Georgia, and we are very excited to visit Gary & Wanda’s neck of the woods. The Smith’s are not only the finest Region Directors, and close friends, but ALWAYS have the best rallies! I’m sure Gary & Wanda’s article will have the latest info and pictures of the rally for you to enjoy.

For those of you who are registered for our 2023 June Tennessee State Rally, Charlene & I still have not locked in prices for food service but, do have what we believe a very interesting and fun itinerary here in Southern Middle Tennessee. The rally is “SOLD OUT” but we have a standby list. If you will contact us, we will be happy to add your names. Please text my cell number 931-638-2015 or email prbudd60@bellsouth.net. If you email me, please include your phone number, NKK number and mailing address. I have a RoboKiller app that, if you are not already in my contact list, it will block your call, but allow you to leave a voicemail. If you text me, it will come through. I thank you in advance for this way of contacting us.

We look forward to seeing all of you next year at a Newmar rally. We can be reached at 931-638-2015 or prbudd60@bellsouth.net.