Duane & Lucy Hernley (25889)
Pennsylvania West Penn Travelers – President and Secretary
West Penn Travelers would like to thank Tom & Sallie Watson for their time and energy spent as leaders of our chapter. They have moved onto new and exciting projects in their lives. I would like to introduce myself as the new President for West Penn and my wife, Lucy, is our current Secretary. We are excited about helping the chapter continue offering fun and interesting rallies in the beautiful state of Pennsylvania.
West Penn Travelers had many members join Penn’s Friends at their Gettysburg Rally in September. The combined group then moved to the State Rally which was a caravan to the International Rally in Missouri. We ended up in Missouri with 19 coaches entering the International Rally together. The three weeks spent together created and solidified relationships with my fellow members. A rally normally includes food, visits to local points of interest and great locations. The part of the rally that is unscripted is where we find the best in our members.
After an unfortunate bicycle accident, one of our members found himself in Missouri, many miles from his next scheduled stop. The West Penn members, Penn’s Friends members, Tri-State members and State Directors all spent late Friday and Saturday assisting and planning how they could support the affected couple in relocation to a place for recovery of the injuries sustained. I found the circle of support a sign of how the Kountry Klub is not just a ‘social group’. It is a group of caring, supportive, and loving people willing to do what it takes to ease the burden of our fellow members. I am happy to report our member is now recovering in beautiful Mountain Falls and will return to Pennsylvania for the Holidays.
While I don’t expect our rally for 2024 scheduled at Buttonwood for June 2-6, to have any medical emergencies, I do know there isn’t a better group of people with whom to spend my time. If you plan to be in or close to Pennsylvania in June, please consider attending our West Penn Travelers Rally and find new friends for yourself.
We can be reached at dlh62409@gmail.com or by cell 717-689-0335.