2013 National Rally - September 8-14 - Amana Colonies

[charlespool]

Thanks. I will be looking forward to the details

[tedgard01]

We look forward to meeting everyone at the iRV2 rally. If you have not registered, now is the time.

[Ray,IN]

Hope everyone has a great time. We had tentative plans to attend, but without a financial rally amount determined we don't have adequate information to make a decision. Consequently we must pass up this years rally. We could not attend last years irv2.com rally because we were on an Alaska caravan, next year we will be on a Maritimes caravan with the S.M.A.R.T. military travel club. Hopefully one year will work for us, if my heart holds together a few more years. (one quadruple bypass in 06 + 2 stents last Friday)

[garytut&twooie]

Originally Posted by Ray,IN

Hope everyone has a great time. We had tentative plans to attend, but without a financial rally amount determined we don't have adequate information to make a decision. Consequently we must pass up this years rally. We could not attend last years irv2.com rally because we were on an Alaska caravan, next year we will be on a Maritimes caravan with the S.M.A.R.T. military travel club. Hopefully one year will work for us, if my heart holds together a few more years. (one quadruple bypass in 06 + 2 stents last Friday)

Likewise, we were considering making the rally. We are in Columbia Missouri at Cottonwoods RV Park ( very nice Good Sam Park ) We are only about 200 mi away and I have been trying to decipher info from all the various posts about the rally. Still can't find the cost of the rally. Can someone please list the where, when, what, AND how much in a single link/post....

[garytut&twooie]

Originally Posted by Andy R

2013 National Rally

September 8-14, 2013
Amana Colonies, Iowa

It's with great pleasure to announce the location and date of the 2013 National Rally; September 8-14 - Amana Colonies. The dates were choosen in hopes that some of our members might be on extended trips over labor day weekend enjoying the end of the summer and could swing by the National on their way back south. It's our intent to move around the National so it will be in new and interesting locations and we felt that the Amana Colonies would be the perfect place to experience a beautiful rally in a community that is as beaitful as our wonderful iRV2 members!

Our event will be hosted at the Amana Colonies RV Park & Event Center, a 60-acre campground, RV park, and event facility located in the heart of Iowa's historic Amana Colonies. This National Historic Landmark hosts over a million visitors each year. Featuring seven historic villages in close proximity, the area is famous for its Old World charm and hospitality. You'll find excellent restaurants, historic architecture, unique shops, and fascinating museums.

You can read move about the Amana Colonies here on Wikipedia. Our National Rally will be hosted at the Amana Colonies RV Park & Event Center where we currently have 150 sites reserved. We will be promoting this rally extensively and expect it to be a lot of fun.

As I mentioned previously our rally has grown in size and it's now to time to change from the single couple who function as the sole Wagonmasters (which as been the norm in the past) to a team based approach. In the month ahead we will be posting a list of tasks that need to be completed and correlating committees which will be responsible for making sure those items are done. An example will be the entertainment committee who will be responsible for coming up with ideas for fun things to do during the event. A dining committee who will help us select which caterers will be used and also to make sure seating and dining runs smoothly during the rally. A welcoming committee who will be responsible for greeting our wonderful members as they arrive, etc.

The cost of the events and dining will be in a similar price range as the 2012 rally and the camping is quite reasonable with rates of $23 per night. More details on the costs, how to reserve your spot and all the other pertinent information will be available soon!

We look forward to a wonder rally in Amana!

BUT we don't know what the price range was for the 2012 rally....This is like pulling teeth

[JohnRR]

The cost of the events and dining will be in a similar price range as the 2012 rally and the camping is quite reasonable with rates of $23 per night. More details on the costs, how to reserve your spot and all the other pertinent information will be available soon!

We look forward to a wonder rally in Amana!

Originally Posted by garytut&twooie

BUT we don't know what the price range was for the 2012 rally....This is like pulling teeth

With out an exact price available I can at least say it will be lower than last years rally.

2012 Rally;
Rally Fees & Activities:
2 persons per rig: $225
Single per rig: $135
Extra Person: $95

[Andy R]

Sorry for the delay in posting the rally fee. It's going to be $85/person and the payment system for the rally will be available within 24 hours.

Note, the above price is the rally fee. In addition you need to pay the campground directly.

[adamfolger]

Thanks John n Andy, now I can seriously consider making the trip. I'll need to call for availability of space and sign up.

[Suspinz]

Originally Posted by adamfolger

Thanks John n Andy, now I can seriously consider making the trip. I'll need to call for availability of space and sign up.

Ponder on it and then say yes! Counting on you, doncha know.

Cheers,

Sue

[Curt1941]

How does a person register for this ralley, annnd has anyone come up with a set fee??? Other than the price of the campground. Thanks

[hawk6868]

On this forum page 15 I read the fee is $85/person, on page 16 I read $85 per 2 people. Which is it for 2 people $85 or $170?

I assume you pay for your camping separately? 23 night plus tax.

Thanks!

[JohnRR]

Originally Posted by hawk6868

On this forum page 15 I read the fee is $85/person, on page 16 I read $85 per 2 people. Which is it for 2 people $85 or $170?

I assume you pay for your camping separately? 23 night plus tax.

Thanks!

A email mailing incorrectly listed the cost and was unfortunately copy/pasted in a few forum replies.

Please note there is a typo in the above. The fee is $85 per person meaning $170 per couple. Sorry about the typo!

You would pay the campground separately for your stay with them.
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[markecolo]

Thanks for organizing this! We are looking forward to meeting one and all and have arranged everything to be there.

Mark, Dawn and Fleeby

[lappir]

It's a big park, but they are filling up the "discounted" spots fast. Regular price is much higher. You would be able to have a spot but maybe not with the crowd. I have to leave early so Tuesday sometime my spot will open up.

Rod