The August Rally was held in South Haven, MI and was organized by Dean & Bev Johnson, and Fred & Jane Bingman. They had arranged for the club members to camp at the Moose Lodge or a campground next door. Members arrived on Thursday and setup. We received welcome packets and planned our activities for the next couple of days. South Haven has quaint shops, museums, and a beautiful waterfront with boats of all sizes.
Some of the members visited the Maritime Museum which had displays that summarized the history of South Haven including stories about courageous adventures of the early sailors and Coast Guard.
It also had antique boats from the early 1900's including a racing sailboat, a Chris Craft speed boat, an early fishing boat, and an electric boat used for river cruises.
On Friday, the club had lunch and an eclectic restaurant at Crane's Orchard. The service was great and the food was excellent. The restaurant is know for its apple cider and homemade pie.
After a busy day of touring the area, visiting wineries, shopping farmers markets, and browsing the many small shops, the day ended with the traditional pitch. The food was as usual, outstanding and enjoyed by all. We also celebrated Fred's birthday with cake, candles, and an off key happy birthday song.
The rally ended with donuts and devotions on Sunday morning by Bettie Wessel.
Make sure you mark your calendar for the next rally in Winchester, IN, organized by Jerry & Roberta Covington, and Al and Billie Fordeck, beginning on September 12th. Check your newsletter for the registration.
