Just as the 2010 Sponsor’s Rally ends, the Schulenburg – Kerrville Rolling Rally starts on September 26.   Before the 2009 Sponsor’s Rally was over I had 15 folks signed up for a  Kerrville Rally.   While talking (actually BSing) with some of the folks at the Rayne rally regarding the Kerrville Rally someone came up with the bright idea of having a rolling rally. Voila! Schulenburg, Texas got added and we had the makings of a rolling rally.   But then things started to unravel when we learned that the Rayne Park would not be available in October 2010 and no other area park was available.  Thanks to Jack who talked to Jim Gauthier, arranged for a new rally date, got a couple of “volunteers” to run the rally and thanks to the cooperation of the park owners in Schulenburg and Kerrville we are still on, albeit with a change in dates for the Rayne - Schulenburg – Kerrville Rolling Rally.   I hope that many of you will join us.

Co-Hosts for this rally are James and Gail Smith. My friend, Carol Hood, has also agreed to help pull this rally together. And, she will play a key role as you will learn later.

Preparations for this rally continue.... We now have 13 rigs on board – two more and we are booked solid for Schulenburg. I just spoke to the owner in Schulenburg and she advises her park is filled. I will start a “wait list” after fifteen. I do need at least 15 to get the reduced camping rates we were offered in Kerrville. We can handle up to 20 rigs in Kerrville if we have folks who want to do Kerrville only. Co-Hosts for this rally are James and Gail Smith.   We are planning lots of good food and things to do.

Once again, we have only 15 sites in Schulenburg (about 285 miles from Rayne) starting on September 26. No more are available at this time. The site cost for full hookups will be $25.75.  All sites will be pull-thru. This rate gets us use of one of their Recreation Rooms.  This is a cash or check rate. Each attendee will pay for their own parking when checking in.  Reservations are to be made through me by email (LOUCON@GVTC.COM) or tele @ 830-537-4256.The parks will not accept direct reservations from attendees without my permission. 

We will depart Schulenburg for Kerrville on September 29. It’s about 185 miles to our next park. Buckhorn Lake Resort has 20 spaces available for this rally. Our nightly rate for full hookups will be $31. This gets us use of the BBQ Pit and kitchen facilities in the Roadhouse at the park. Each individual will pay their own parking fees upon arrival. Most sites will be pull-thru. This park accepts cash, check or credit card.

The rally rate will be $36 per rig.  This includes Schulenburg and Kerrville.  This fee covers all planned meals. Planned meals include four breakfasts and two dinners. Your check payable to the Traveling Supremes should be sent to Maria Rickles before August 1, 2010.

We will prepare a meal for everyone on the day of arrival. The meal will be Bar-B-Q brisket, beans and a salad. Bring your own drinks and a dessert if you like. The meal will be served at 6pm. 

As I mentioned, we are planning several group activities. In Schulenburg, we are planning a tour of the Painted Churches in the area. They are beautiful. The unusual art in the church will stay with you for a long time. We’ll car pool to the churches. Another option is a visit to the Shiner Brewery or the local model airplane museum. One of the premier events we are planning for Kerrville is an evening at the Rock Box Theater in Fredericksburg. This event is set for Saturday evening following our Dutch treat Dining Out at PoPo Restaurant in Welfare, TX.  We’ll leave PoPo and drive to Fredericksburg (about 30 minutes) and be treated to an evening of music and frolic at the Rock Box Theater. Reservations for this show are required in advance. Show price is being negotiated but will run around $20 per person. If you wish to attend I will need to know during the Rayne Rally. I have been to the Rock Box several times and have always been pleased with the quality of each show. The show changes each week. Another option in Fredericksburg, for those who have not seen it, is the Nimitz Museum. The museum was recently updated and is well worth your time. We are also looking into a tour of the James Avery factory (jewelry) factory near Kerrville.

Please contact me as soon as possible to sign up for this rolling rally. I will also need to know the following: rig length, number of slides, type (MH or 5^th Wheel) and whether you are towing another vehicle behind your rig. This is a first come, first served rally. A waiting list will be started should we exceed the number of sites available. The date I receive your email or telephone call determines your placement on the waiting list.

We are still looking for alternative tours and things to do. An agenda will be handed out at the Rayne Rally. You can count on one thing. We will have new things for most of you. 

Lou Butaud