Steve & Joanne Wyble (22701)
New York Lakers – President and Secretary

As this is written, October is here and this brings us to the close of our camping season in the New York. Not wanting to go out quietly, we went out with a bang and had two great rallies. We started out with the Region Seven Rally in Boothbay, Maine. We arrived a week early to spend more time seeing the sights. Maine has the most spectacular coastline you will see in the eastern US. Shore Hills was a great campground and even the weather cooperated with most days in the 60’s. The views from all around Boothbay and especially Pemaquid Point Lighthouse were amazing. The menu was heavily dosed in lobster. Not sure if lobsterholic is a word, but Joanne is one. Having a large contingent from New York attending, this was a good time to honor Bob & Barb Engel with a plaque as they retire as New York State Directors after 10 years of service. As this will be the last Region Seven Rally hosted by retiring Region Seven Directors, Bob & Jane Hadley, they were also presented with a plaque honoring their service.

Our final rally was a traditional Lakers October rally including a Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday and a Christmas brunch on Sunday. The brunch includes some of our honorary members and gives everyone a chance to catch up. John & Diane were introduced as new New York State Directors. We look forward to working with them and helping to grow New York. Many thanks for Bill Nixon and Chris Foley for hosting another great rally.

We can be reached at swyble@rochester.rr.com or 585-721-0868.