Eric & Gayle Bruce (24020)
Utah Pathfinders – Presidents
Happiest of Holidays from Utah Pathfinders. My wife, Gayle and I would like to wish you all the happiest and healthiest of holiday seasons. We are looking forward to spending time with our children and grandchildren in California for the holidays.
We were very blessed to attend some incredible NKK rallies this year. The most recent rallies were state rallies. The first one was in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Thank you, Lorie and Jim Landers, Bob and Wendy Wilkerson, along with Cindy and Phil Newman for such a fun-filled adventure. The views were awe-inspiring.
In October, we also attended the Arizona/Utah State Rally in Ft. McDowell, Arizona. We enjoyed hearing enthralling stories about the history from the local Yavapai tribal spokesperson, she was compelling. They also had tribal drummers and dancers. They were full of spirit, and I enjoyed hearing their stories. The food at the rally prepared by Chef Duane and Chef Larry was superb! John and Kathy Behrens co-hosted the event. Everything was wonderful. We had to bid our former Utah State Directors, not farewell, but “See you in Colorado!” as they are now the NKK International Directors. Congratulations! We know they will do an incredible job for all of us.
As many of you know, we purchased a used Ventana 4369 from NIRVC, Las Vegas this summer. We love our new home away from home, but it’s time to put it away for winter. It is going to be winterized and tucked into our barn until the snow stops falling in May. (Maybe????) Gayle and I have signed up to go on the NKK Cruise in February. So… we will be warming up in the Caribbean!
Save the dates, October 17-21, 2024, for the Utah Pathfinder Rally at the Grand Plateau RV Resort in Kanab, Utah, 2550 E Hwy 89, Kanab, Utah 84741, (435) 253-7289. We were able to reserve 25 pull-thru level sites. The resort has a pool, inground spa, and club house. We will be having our meetings on a bluff with a gazebo…. room with a view! Kanab is well known for Three Lakes Canyon, Vermillion Cliffs, several western movie locations, panoramic views, soaring towers of Zion, glistening Coral Pink Sand Dunes, the jaw dropping colors of fall trees, and so much more. The theme for the 2024 rally is “Utah Pathfinders are going to the dogs!” One of our big events will be going to the “Best Friends Animal Sanctuary” and taking the grand tour of the facilities. This sanctuary was where the TV show “Dog Town USA” was produced from 2008-2010. Another big event, Jo Ann Lewandowski, our wonderful Treasurer, has been organizing is our Jeep and ATV tours. These tours take you to places that are so… incredible. More information will be coming soon. Since we are still in the planning stages, please let us know what your wants, wishes and ideas are. We’d love to add more to our adventurous, fun-filled rally. We also would appreciate all the help we can find.
Please watch the Klub Calendar for more information in our posting in the near future. Happy Holidays and Safe travels. Happy New Year and see you in 2024. Best wishes and Happy trails to all of you, until we see you again!
We can be reached at email eric.bruce@sbcglobal.net or cell 951-271-1345.