Aerial view of GNR 2021 ...
can you find us?
GNR 2021 WAS HOT, HUMID, & BUSY -
SEE DAVID STRAND'S REPORT ABOVE
This website last updated September 15th, 2021
Recently added:
Updated message from our president, Ralph Wiggers, above
Updated October Campout plans, above
Vol State August newsletter, below
GNR 2021 Report, above
Upcoming events:
Fall Campout, Ward Ag Lebanon TN, October 26-30, 2021
See Fall Campout Information button above
and Lebanon Ward AG map below.
To sign up:
Email Treasurer Joe Moore volstatemoney@gmail.com by Friday October 22nd if you plan to attend.
Joe will respond with an e-mail confirmation, answer questions you may have, and request any addtional information needed.
Include names of attendees, anticipated date of arrival, length of RV and any special needs
(This info assists in parking and food planning).
Ward Ag camping fees $20 per night and outing fee of $15 per person will be collected by Joe at the outing (check preferrred).
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Newer Members:
Rob and Mary Hoppe, Apison, July
Debbie Geisser, Lebanon, July
Robert and Denise Riker, Monterey, June
Mark and Janet Blackwelder, Murfreesboro, April
Ron and Kathy Snook, Memphis, February
Lindsey Crim & Travis Scrambling, Greenbrier, January
Lawrence & Linda Creamer, Cookeville, January
Aerial view of GNR 2021 ...
can you find us?
GNR 2021 WAS HOT, HUMID, & BUSY -
SEE DAVID STRAND'S REPORT ABOVE
This website last updated September 15th, 2021
Recently added:
Updated message from our president, Ralph Wiggers, above
Updated October Campout plans, above
Vol State August newsletter, below
GNR 2021 Report, above
Upcoming events:
Fall Campout, Ward Ag Lebanon TN, October 26-30, 2021
See Fall Campout Information button above
and Lebanon Ward AG map below.
To sign up:
Email Treasurer Joe Moore volstatemoney@gmail.com by Friday October 22nd if you plan to attend.
Joe will respond with an e-mail confirmation, answer questions you may have, and request any addtional information needed.
Include names of attendees, anticipated date of arrival, length of RV and any special needs
(This info assists in parking and food planning).
Ward Ag camping fees $20 per night and outing fee of $15 per person will be collected by Joe at the outing (check preferrred).
*****
Newer Members:
Rob and Mary Hoppe, Apison, July
Debbie Geisser, Lebanon, July
Robert and Denise Riker, Monterey, June
Mark and Janet Blackwelder, Murfreesboro, April
Ron and Kathy Snook, Memphis, February
Lindsey Crim & Travis Scrambling, Greenbrier, January
Lawrence & Linda Creamer, Cookeville, January
Welcome to the Vol State Winnies Website!
If you are a first time visitor, we hope that you will like what you see and consider joining us as we continue our 44-year tradition as an active, growing Winnebago International Travelers (WIT) State Club and regional chapters. If you are a current VSW member, welcome back and thank you for your continued participation in and support of our club and chapters. We look forward to seeing all of you at our upcoming events.
- Ralph Wiggers, VSW President
If you are a first time visitor, we hope that you will like what you see and consider joining us as we continue our 44-year tradition as an active, growing Winnebago International Travelers (WIT) State Club and regional chapters. If you are a current VSW member, welcome back and thank you for your continued participation in and support of our club and chapters. We look forward to seeing all of you at our upcoming events.
- Ralph Wiggers, VSW President
Who Are We?
The VOL State Winnies (VSW) is the Winnebago International Travelers (WIT) Club for the state of Tennessee. Our Club, our chapters, and our members are well-traveled with monthly outings and high visibility at Winnebago’s Grand National Rally (GNR) - our Lynchburg Lemonade it a tradition that draws everyone to the Tennessee Row. VSW wins more than its share of awards during GNR and always acknowledged for its volunteer spirit. Chartered in October 1976, VSW celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2016 and has an exceptional history as an active member of WIT. Our mission is to assure that all members-owners of Winnebago recreational vehicles achieve maximum benefits from their RVing experience. We are a social club in that our primary mission is to enjoy traveling with our VSW family and other WIT members from across the country. Our club members, as a whole or in smaller groups, journey far and wide, exploring every part of North America, making new friends and sharing the experience along the way. The volunteer spirit is alive and well within VSW making the RVing experience much less stressful and more enjoyable. When questions or problems arise, you know that someone is there ready to help. As the Tennessee state WIT Club, VSW sponsors a Spring and Fall statewide events that are open to all current Winnebago owners and WIT members. The Spring outing is held in April and the Fall in October. |
In odd year, such as 2019 and 2021, the Fall outing is replaced with a WIT-sanctioned Tennessee State Rally. Historically, our state rallies draw WIT members from across the continental United States as well as from several Canadian Provinces. Many of the same out-of-state members return year after year. Rally attendance varies from 65 to 100+ Winnebago recreational vehicles, including the full spectrum of Winnebago's product line. We hope that you will make plans to participate in our upcoming 2021 rally and many more after that.
Whether you are a first-timer or an old-timer, come join us and experience all that the Winnebago lifestyle, enhanced by your VSW family, can be. We are a diverse group of individuals that share two loves — our Winnebago recreational vehicles and travel shared with old friends and the friends we have yet to meet. Why not join us at our next outing, group adventure, or state rally? If you would like to join Vol State Winnies, click on the VSW membership button at top of the page, then mail/e-mail the completed form to Joe Moore at address indicated. For more information about VSW, contact: Ralph Wiggers, President |
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Planned 2021 Events: VOL STATE WINNIES (VSW) CAMPOUTS: Oct 28-31, 2021 Vol State Campout, Lebanon, TN (Ward Ag Center) Planned chapter events: ***** MUSIC CITY WINNIES (MCW): Sep 17th-19th Lillydale Campground Allons, TN Dale Hollow Lake Oct 1st-3rd Piney Campground Dover, TN October 26-30,2021 Vol State Rally, Ward Ag Center, Lebanon, TN Nov 20th Sunset Restaurant, Lebanon TN 11am. Dec 18th Fulin’s Asian Cuisine, MT Juliet TN 11am. ***** WEST TENNESSEE TRAVELERS (WTT): September 20-22, 2021 Canal (COE) CG, Lake Barkley, KY October 20-22, 2021 Seven Points (COE) CG, Nashville, TN October 26-30,2021 Vol State Rally, Ward Ag Center, Lebanon, TN November 15-17, 2021 Enid Lake/Wallace Creek (COE), Enid Ms December TBD Additional information for the 2021 season will be posted in the page linked at the top of the page as soon as it becomes available. |
Recent Newsletters and updates:
The VSW state club and our chapters publish newsletters designed to keep our members and potential members informed about the club's activities, Winnebago news, and other information that will enhance the RVing experience. The most recent newsletters and updates are incorporated below for your review. Check in often to keep abreast of what happening. |
VSW Officers
President |
Ralph Wiggers |
rvwiggers59@gmail.com |
931-787-4157 |
Vice President |
Mike Logan |
m.logan33@yahoo.com |
615-305-1420 |
Treasurer / Webmaster |
Joe Moore |
volstatemoney@gmail.com |
847-601-2861 |
Above:
Virginia Wiggers, Cathy Moore, Ron & Joanna Garand staff the Tennessee booth at GNR
Below:
Chief mixologists Ralph Wiggers, Joe Moore, and Steve Rogers prepare "Lynchburg Lemonade" served along with Moon Pies
Our Chapters
Stretching more than 440 miles from Bristol in the east to Memphis in the west and 120 miles north to south, Tennessee is geographically divided into three primary regions: east, middle, and west. To better serve our members, VSW includes a chapter in the west and central regions. In addition to the VSW-sponsored statewide events, in the Spring and Fall, each of our Chapters maintains a busy outing schedule. From early Spring until late October there is at least one outing each month and often two or more to chose from.
Our Chapters
Stretching more than 440 miles from Bristol in the east to Memphis in the west and 120 miles north to south, Tennessee is geographically divided into three primary regions: east, middle, and west. To better serve our members, VSW includes a chapter in the west and central regions. In addition to the VSW-sponsored statewide events, in the Spring and Fall, each of our Chapters maintains a busy outing schedule. From early Spring until late October there is at least one outing each month and often two or more to chose from.
If you are not a member of Vol State Winnies or one of its Chapters, please visit their home page(s) to learn more about the state club and its regional chapters. This website is constantly updated to provide the most current information of recent and future events. Keep up to date, visit often. Click on the appropriate Chapter name above to visit their home page.
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WIT News
With the growth of and our dependence on digital information, we do not always remember to check each our sources for current information. While we will do our best to keep you abreast of VSW and our Chapters' events on this website, frequent visits to the WIT Club website is needed to keep up with what others clubs and chapters are doing. See the buttons at the top of the page to link directly to the Winnebago website. |
Archives
Vol State Winnies forty year plus history is full of wonderful memories that can never be duplicated, but is a strong indicator of our future. In October 2016, we invited inactive members, who are no longer able to maintain the RV lifestyle, to join us for our 40th anniversary. Much of our time together was spent revisiting our past. It was truly an unforgettable time. We invite you to share in this look back. Follow the hyperlink below to view some of memories. go to VSW ARCHIVES |