Happy or (unhappy 2021). I think the groundhog must have definitely been correct with 6 months more winter. Down here in Texas we feel like we had our 6 months of winter in one week.

We survived the weather in February just fine, and we are very thankful for being in our RV. We lost water for days, but not power. It is reassuring knowing you have a generator, water in your tank, and a large supply of propane. We even got our vaccines in Texas, and we are ready for summer trips for sure!

This cold spell did give us a chance to reach out to new members of the Klub. We even had 2 new couples join our chapter.

Hopefully, as we all look forward to spring you’ve made your reservations for rallies. Campgrounds will be taking reservations soon if not already.

Our joint Chapter Rally is planned for June 9-13 in Rantoul, Illinois. Then from there most of us are traveling to Springfield, Illinois for the joint Iowa/Illinois Rally June 13-17. We planned them close together on purpose. We found it easier to pack up our RV’s and stay out longer, than coming and going every month. Check newmarkountryklub.com for more details. We are also looking forward to going to Region Four Rally in Door County, Wisconsin in September.

We have been to International in West Virginia, and it is definitely worth repeating. A visit to the Greenbrier is a definite for anyone’s bucket list. We will be there a week early to help prepare for the Arts and Crafts Contest where we are Team Leaders. So check your calendars, and we hope to see y’all down the road.

We can be reached at: reritchie@comcast.net.

Richard & Donna Ritchie (16254)
Illinois State Directors