*** Due to the Coronavirus emergency, the April campout has been cancelled ***
The following is from President Ralph Wiggers to membership:
Your Board was hoping that there would be some relief in the Coronavirus situation by our April 23-26 Outing in Lebanon. There is still a lot to learn about this nasty virus, thus changes are taking place daily with no conclusive timeframes in sight
Some considerations include: Nissan cancelled all factory tours, most local tourist attractions are closed, the Ag Center (our camping location is closed for March & on week by week basis for future) and Davidson county (Nashville) has had the high number of incidents in TN. More importantly is that the CDC says that the virus that causes COVID-19 seems to be spread easily and sustainably in the community.
It is the intent of the Board not to put our members in harm’s way in this rapidly changing environment. Hopefully we will be able to see many of you at the GNR in Forest City, IA July 13-17, 2020 & then in Lebanon, TN for our outing October 15-18, 2020.
Meanwhile ....
Mark your calendar now for our 2021 Rally
October 26-30, 2021
"Sweet Treats"
The later date makes the availability of the popular Nissan tour very likely!
Questions or comments?
Contact Ralph Wiggers or Joe Moore as listed further down the page.
Site Updated March 29, 2020
Recently posted:
VSW March/April newsletter - see button below
Spring STATE campout cancellation letter above
RTT newsletter March 2020 below
The following is from President Ralph Wiggers to membership:
Your Board was hoping that there would be some relief in the Coronavirus situation by our April 23-26 Outing in Lebanon. There is still a lot to learn about this nasty virus, thus changes are taking place daily with no conclusive timeframes in sight
Some considerations include: Nissan cancelled all factory tours, most local tourist attractions are closed, the Ag Center (our camping location is closed for March & on week by week basis for future) and Davidson county (Nashville) has had the high number of incidents in TN. More importantly is that the CDC says that the virus that causes COVID-19 seems to be spread easily and sustainably in the community.
It is the intent of the Board not to put our members in harm’s way in this rapidly changing environment. Hopefully we will be able to see many of you at the GNR in Forest City, IA July 13-17, 2020 & then in Lebanon, TN for our outing October 15-18, 2020.
Meanwhile ....
Mark your calendar now for our 2021 Rally
October 26-30, 2021
"Sweet Treats"
The later date makes the availability of the popular Nissan tour very likely!
Questions or comments?
Contact Ralph Wiggers or Joe Moore as listed further down the page.
Site Updated March 29, 2020
Recently posted:
VSW March/April newsletter - see button below
Spring STATE campout cancellation letter above
RTT newsletter March 2020 below
Welcome to the Volunteer 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
- 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, 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 your 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 several Canadian Provinces with many of the same out-of-state members returning year after year. Rally attendance varies from 65 to 100+ Winnebago recreational vehicles, including the full spectrum of Winnebago's product line. If you would like to get a flavor of our rallies, use the Archives link below, to visit or revisit a previous Tennessee State rally. Once you see what you have missed, we are confident 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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Upcoming 2020 Events: (pending COVID-19 developments) VOL STATE CAMPOUTS: July 13-17 GNR, Forest City, Iowa Oct. 15-18 VSW Ward Ag Center, Lebanon Planned Spring chapter events: ***** MUSIC CITY WINNIES (MCW): May 15-17 Harpeth River Bridge, Ashland City, TN ***** WEST TENNESSEE TRAVELERS (WTT): April 20-22, 2020 Long Branch COE, Long Branch, TN May 18-20, 2020 Village Creek State Park, Forest City AR ***** ROCKY TOP TRAVELERS (RTT): Pending future developments See updates for entire year (not yet complete) to the"2020 Calendar of Events" tab (top of page) . |
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.
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VSW Officers
President |
Ralph Wiggers |
rvwiggers59@gmail.com |
931-787-4157 |
Vice President |
Mike Logan |
m.logan22@yahoo.com |
615-305-1420 |
Secretary |
Ken Dixon |
khdixon@rittermai.com |
901-482-3388 |
Treasurer & Website Editor |
Joe Moore |
volstatemoney@gmail.com |
847-601-2861 |
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 three chapters in each of these unique 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.
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 three chapters in each of these unique 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 and visit our archives of memories. To visit our archives, please click on the link. Sorry - for a variety of reasons, our archives may be a bit spotty! go to VSW ARCHIVES |