Pennsylvania District Rally
Johnstown, PA.
August 21-23, 2008

Home of the world's steepest Inclined Plane (70.9%)

Hotels in the immediate Johnstown area:
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RV PARKING & CAMPING
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Adams Croyle Township Recreation Authority, located in the Summerhill area at the base of the Johnstown Flood National Memorial Site, has several RV sites. The park has hook-ups, public sewage, laundry facilities and shower facilities. The site is approximately a 20-minute drive from downtown Johnstown. 132 Park Road, South Fork. (814) 495-7281.

Huston's Hickory Hollow Campground, located in Rockwood approximately 40 miles south of Johnstown, offers fishing, hiking trails, outdoor recreation courts, paddleboats, entertainment, and more. Over 100 water, electric and sewer sites. 626 Cross Road, Rockwood. (814) 926-2666.

Mirror Lake RV Camping and Fishing is located approximately 15 miles away from downtown Johnstown. The campground features 85 water and electric sites and can accommodate RVs, tent campers and cabin dwellers. The site offers a stocked fishing lake, pool and activities. 112 Trout Run Drive, New Florence. 1-888-234-9983.

Quemahoning Family Recreation Area, located 20 minutes south of Johnstown, offers tent and RV sites, showers, and recreational opportunities including swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, trails, courts and more. Quemahoning Dam Road, Jennerstown. (814) 233-9512 or (814) 629-9744.

Prince Gallitzin State Park, located approximately 45 miles north of Johnstown, is located by scenic Glendale Lake. The park has 437 tent and trailer sites and 10 cabins available for rent. Additionally, there is a guarded swimming beach, boat rental, showers, flush toilets, and a sanitary dump station. 933 Marina Road, Patton. 1-888-PA-PARKS for reservations or www.visitPAparks.com.

Duman Lake County Park offers six campsites equipped with electric, water, fire ring and picnic table. Fishing is adjacent to the park while trails, ball courts, and playgrounds are on site. The park is a 30-minute drive from Johnstown. State Route 271 between Belsano and Nicktown. (814) 472-2120.

Santa's Place Campground is located approximately 10 minutes northeast of Johnstown. This property offers RV and tent camping, water and electric hook-ups, restroom and shower facilities, and more. 204 Valley View Lane, Sidman. (814) 495-3044.

Woodland Park Campground is located 20 miles north of Johnstown. This property is located conveniently off of Route 219 and offers hot showers, flush toilets, a laundry mat, store, fishing, hiking trails, and more. 220 Campground Road, Ebensburg. (814) 472-9857 or (814) 472-7962.

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Totem Tales

As you all know, this years rally theme is “We’re havin a Hoe Down”.  The first thing you probably think of when the West is mentioned are Cowboys and Indians.  Back in the day, TOTEM POLES were used to recount legends, display clan lineage, notable events, to celebrate beliefs, and to tell a story.

With this in mind, we are asking the chapters to build a ‘Story Totem Pole”.  Instead of the scary faces you usually see on them, we are asking each chapter to design their pole to tell a story about the chapter. Example, the area you are from, a chapter logo, something about your members, something you enjoy doing together… The possibilities are endless.

To get everyone involved, we are also asking you to have a “story teller” there to tell about the pole. You can also have other members help to act out the story.  You will have 3 to 5 minutes for this part.  We will confirm after we find out how many will be participating.

The good thing about this project is that it can be made in sections and quickly assembled at the rally.  The totem pole can be no larger than 8 ft.

  Prizes for this event will be a 1^st and 2^nd place for the pole design, and 1^st and 2^nd place for your story skit.

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Cowboy Obstacle

In the Wild West, man relied on his horse for everything.  Without one, he couldn’t survive.  Your chapter has been transported back into this time, and you all have a problem.  You woke up this morning and your horse was gone.

You will need four people from the chapter to help you find your horse and get it “shoed”.  This team should consist of two males and two females.

First two members, a male and a female, will have to face major obstacles at the TIN CAN TARGET ALLEY.  There, your team will have to fight through the coyotes, natives, vermin, and anything else that comes along, by successfully shooting down targets.

After completing that task, you see your horse. You will have to “LASSO” it in order to move on. Next, they will be PANNING FOR GOLDen extra points.

Finally your captured horse needs to be “shoed”.  In this part of the event, the other two members of your team, a male and a female, will play HORSESHOES against another chapter.  Due to time restrictions, you will only play to 11 points. This will end up being a double elimination event, and all points earned will be taken into consideration for top prize.

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Hoe Down

Friday night, after all the chores are finished, get out your Sunday best for an old fashioned HOE DOWN.  This will be a fun night for all.  But once again, it will be time to get your dancing shoes out.  We are going to have a WESTERN LINE DANCE COMPETITION for all the chapters.  Your chapter will need a minimum of 6 people to participate.  This event is your own version of the line dance.

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Required Information:

For all events, we will need to know if your chapter is participating by June15, 2008.
We can be reached at 570-474-1014 or goldwing@ptd.net.
All contestants must have a full rally registrations

Tom and Renee Wasluck
NE PA Assistant District Directors
And rally event Coordinators

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Registered Vendors as of 04-20-2008

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