State Clubs
Excel's "State Clubs" allow our 5th wheel owners to enjoy friendship and camaraderie with other RV'ers who live in their state. If you'd like to find out more about what clubs have formed in your state, or perhaps get information about starting a club, you'll get an introduction here!
Arkansas EXCEL CLUB
Fall ’09 Campout was in October at Lake Dardanelle State Park. We enjoyed Senior Special Week at Petite Jean, visited Mt. Nebo, shopped, toured the sites, and chatted round the campfire. Spring 2010 meeting will be the week of April 19, at Natural Falls State Park. We will also attend Senior American Special activities, Oct. 12-14, 2010. Anyone interested in Petite Jean should call (501) 727-5441 ASAP to register for camp area A. More info to come.
Colorado EXCEL CLUB
Get ready for Spring campout, April 30-May 2, Pueblo South/Colorado City KOA. 2nd annual Kool Kids Kampout tba. Fall campout will be Sept. 3-6 at Mtn. Views RV Resort in colorful Creede. For info, please email Pres. Larry Godby, V.P. Nancy Michel, Sec. Connie Van Horn, or Treas. Verna Miller.
Illinois EXCEL CLUB
Our Fall 2009 campout was held at Red Wheel Prairie Park in Rantoul, IL from 9/12-14. We will gather again 6/4-6 at Palace Campground in Galena IL. If interested in attending, please contact Linda Burns.
Iowa EXCEL CLUB
42 rigs and 3 couples attended Fall ’09 Campout at Oskaloosa in Sept. Our 2010 dates are: Jan. 15-17 at Snowbees at the Courtyard by the Marriott in Clive; Apr. 30-May 2 at Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hampton; July 16-18 at Fiscus Grove; and Sept. 24-26 at Delaware County Fairgrounds in Manchester. Contact Pres. Lynn Scharlau at (641) 425-3283 or scharlau.lynn@yahoo.com; VP Gary Gratopp (641) 476-3324 or gjgraytop@yahoo.com; Sec/Treas. Marie Huggins at (515) 387-8652 or mkh@prairieinet.net.
Kansas EXCEL CLUB
19 units met for Fall 2009 campout in Abilene. We visited the Russell Stover factory, took a trolley ride, and dined at the Brookville Hotel. Spring 2010 campout will be April 23-25 at Sycamore Springs Campground. Contact Jean Schneider.
Mid-Atlantic EXCEL CLUB
Our spring Rally will be May 13-16, 2010, at Hickory Hollow campgrounds in Rockwood, PA. Our Fall Rally will be September 16-19, 2010, at Endless Caverns RV Resort in New Market, VA.
Minnesota EXCEL CLUB
Watch for details about our spring campout, June 12 & 13. For more info, contact Jim Michaelson, Pres., or Roger Soma, VP,.
Missouri EXCEL CLUB
Our club will celebrate its 10th anniversary during Spring Campout, Apr. 30-May 2 at Eagles Nest Campground, 7 miles west of Warsaw, which is where our club met for the first time a decade ago.
Nebraska EXCEL CLUB
Our club will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a party theme during Spring Campout, May 14-16, at the Hastings Fairgrounds. A Fall Campout at Niobrara State Park in Sept. is being planned. Info is on our website at www.excelnebraska.web.officelive.com. Remember dues in February.
New Mexico EXCEL CLUB
The Aspens were beautiful when 60 rigs attended Fall Rally ’09 at Mt. Views RV Resort, Creede, CO in Sept. Many came a week earlier to rally with the CO Club. The Spring 2010 “Fun in the Sun” Rally will be Apr. 23-26 at La Hacienda RV Resort in Las Cruces.
Oklahoma EXCEL CLUB
Excel of Oklahoma celebrated our 10th anniversary with a great rally. 13 of the Charter members are still active in the club and 11 were present at the rally. 27 other members were also present. If you are interested in our club or our rallies, please give us a call. Spring rally is set for April 9-11 2010 at Cedar Valley, Guthrie and Fall Rally is Oct. 8-10 2010 at Durant/Choctaw KOA Come join us.
South Dakota EXCEL CLUB
The Club wishes all members a happy and healthy New Year! We are planning our 2010 rallies so watch your email and snail boxes for updates and info. Contact Karen Hoffman if you would like to join our club.
Texas EXCEL CLUB
Texas Excel had our Fall 2009 rally in Burleson, TX at RV Ranch in October. The Spring 2010 Rally will be held at Whispering Pines RV Resort in Tyler, TX on 4/24-26. Any Exceler in the area is invited to join us. Our Fall 2010 rally has been set for early October and will be held at Miller Creek RV Resort at Johnson City, TX.
Wisconsin EXCEL CLUB
Snowbird wannabes “camped” at the Baymont Inn in Green Bay, February 5 & 6. With W, 50-amp E, S, hot tub, and pool, the motel was one of the best campgrounds yet! The O’Krays are wagon masters for the spring outing at ‘Lil Yellow River Campground in New Lisbon, May 21-22. Watch for info, or contact the O’Krays at ron.marion@charter.net or (715) 341-2214, or the Bentons at skbenton@ckhweb.com or (608) 214-0100.
