THE TELEPHONE PIONEER FAMILY CAMPERS of VIRGINIA

THE TELEPHONE PIONEER

FAMILY CAMPERS of VIRGINIA

The Telephone Pioneer Camping club was formed in 1982 by a group of pioneers that wanted to enjoy fellowship and fun together. The "founding fathers" of the organization were Tommy Reekes, Eva Lewis, Doug Helm and Jim Glass. Tommy was the motivator and got everyone else involved.

The club continues to meet today, usually once a month with a planned campout in the Mid Atlantic area beginning in April and continuing throughout the year ending with a Christmas Dinner. We try to host at least a one or two week outing in the summer months. There is always great fellowship; lots of chat and of course there is lots of good home cooked food. Each outing is hosted by a selected wagon master who has the responsibility for making the arrangements. So as soon as everyone arrives the fun begins!
Last year, we managed trips to Williamsburg VA,. Bedford, Pa, Cass, West Virginia, North Myrtle Beach, North Carolina, Urbana VA, and ended the year with Christmas at Powatan , VA. We have a great time no matter where we go. We also took a Mid West Tour (Appx 6 Wks) Ending up in South Dakota at Mt Rushmore. We gathered in Hagerstown Md, Then Cleveland Ohio, Detroit Mi, Chacago Il, Iowa City Ia, (Camping Club Rally in) Forest City Ia, Mitchell SD, Badlands SD, Mt Rushmore SD, Mitchell SD, Omaha Ne, Kansas City Mo, St Charles/St Louis Mo, Greenfield Il, New Staunton Pa, Back to Hagerstown Md, Then home.

We would like for you to join us, the membership is open to everyone. Each family pays annual dues of $10.00 to cover the cost of mail outs and food supplied on some of the outing, along with a club directory of all members.

If you are interested contact the following:

    Dee Smith
    PO Box 13725
    Chesapeake, VA 23325
    757-424-5264

    Jim Glass
    2512 Fountain Lane
   Vinton, VA 24179
    540-890-0222

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- coming soon 2010 -

2009 Camping Schedule

JANUARY 15 TO MARCH 15

Various Locations in Florida
Contact Person
                                                     Lyn Faber & Betty Gray
                                                     932 Level Green Lane
                                                     Richmond, Va 23435
                                                    804-266-6023

APRIL

Williamsburg VA April 20-24 @ the American Heritage Campground
Wagon Masters:

Doug & Ileen Helm
11541 Elmwood Lane
Chester, VA 23831
804-748-5240

Lyn Faber & Betty Gray
932 Level Green Lane
Richmond, VA 23435
804-266-6023

MAY

JUNE

Lancaster PA. June 21-27 @ Old Mill Stream Campground

Wagon Masters:

Jim & Beverly Glass
2512 Fountain Lane
Vinton, VA 24179
540-890-0222

JULY

AUGUST

Charlotte, N.C. August 10-17 @ Friendship Village Reservations - 800-992-3528

   Wagon Masters:

                   Dee & Glen Smith
                   PO Box 13725
                   Chesapeake, Va 23325
                    757-424-5264

SEPTEMBER

Ohio & Michigan Trip September 8- September 21
We will meet at the Pioneer Camping Club Rally in Michigan- Starts at Hagerstown. Maryland,
then to Dundee Ohio, to Berrien Springs, Mi (Pioneer Camping Club Rally), to Buckeye Lake/ Columbus (East) Ohio, Then Home:
Wagon Masters:

Dee & Glen Smith                     Jim & Beverly Glass
PO Box 13725                         2512 Fountain Lane
Chesapeake, VA 23325         Vinton, VA. 24179
# 757-424-5264                      # 540-890-0222

OCTOBER

North Myrtle Beach, NC
Wagon Masters: To Be Announced

NOVEMBER

Urbanna VA - November 3,4, & 5th - Oyster Festival (Dry Camping)
Wagon Masters:

Raymond & Virginia Baldacci
8010 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23228
# 804-262-5521

DECEMBER

Christmas Dinner - @ Powatan, VA Dates to be set later
Wagon Masters:

Dee & Glen Smith
PO Box 13725
Chesapeake, VA 23325
757-424-5264

Betty Gray Faber
932 Level Green Lane
Richmond, VA 23435
804-266-6023