Back in Cajun Country--2011--Day 12

Some seminars, a little Bingo and then it's goodbye.

We wrapped up the rally last night. We had a couple of good seminars during the day and then had the end of the rally critique session. In this session we discuss the rally, cover any problems and seek input of what the members would like to see in future rallies. A big hit at this rally turned out to be the Poker Run. There was no cost to either the members or the club and got everyone out in the community to do some sightseeing.

We were back in the ball room for our final night. Had a wonderful catered meal served by the casino staff. We've had some logistic problems during this rally but we all agreed that the food has been great. After dinner we had a drawing. During the rally we take paid application for our next rally, which in this occasion will be in Columbus, Indiana, in May 2012. If we get 20 paid applications during this rally then we hold a drawing and the winner gets to go for free. By the time we had our drawing last night we had 41 paid applications. (We don't count the apps from the club Wagon Master or for the Rally Master for the specific rally. The club pays their fee since putting a rally together is a major undertaking and falls directly on these two people.) We draw the name for the free rally and then, since we had so many apps turned in, we drew two more names. Each of these two will get a check for $50.00 to help with fuel cost on their way to Indiana next spring.

We closed out the rally we a spirited game of Bingo. This has become very popular with our crowd. We normally have several prizes either acquired by the Wagon Master or donated by some of our members. Jo and I enjoyed the games but came away empty handed. Just as well since we pretty well have our coach filled with stuff now.

This morning, Saturday, saw many of our members pulling out, either heading home or for other parts of the country. We went over to the Veranda area, by the pool, to have donuts and coffee with the folks who wanted to stop on their way out for that last goodbye. There are several coaches still here who are staying around for the weekend. This evening, after everyone has had a chance at dinner, we'll get together at the President's coach to finish off the left over cake and ice cream from Wednesday nights party.