Spacecoast Winnies
January 2003
News Release

By Lynn Fitts
The Space Coast Winnies held their January campout at Tropical Palms RV Resort in Kissimmee, FL along with the Florida Winnie-Gators State Club .   Seven member coaches were in attendance.
This turned out to be a very nice campout despite the low turnout of chapter members.  First, we were very pleased to have Dom and Arlene Grisanzio find us at the campground.  The Grisanzio’s have been members of Space Coast Winnies for almost a year but due to Dom’s health weren’t able to attend a campout. They just happened to stop by the campground for the state meeting while on another outing.  Dom is much better now and were so glad to finally meet them.  We find Dom is also quite a photographer.  Members with e-mail were able to take a look at us in a group shot during Saturday night’s dinner along with a funny picture of Ralph Bibbo and his "twin".
The chapter was also pleased to welcome new members Jim and Carolyn Mullican who had looked us up on the Winnie-Gator website, made contact during the weekend, and joined our group.  
The weekend was a cold one for Florida but there was lots going on and everyone was out and about the campground and local area. 
The Winnie-Gator officers and assisting chapters kept us well fed during the weekend and we also found time for some card games and dominoes in the evenings.  The state meeting consisted of election of 2003 officers and preparation for the State Rally in March.  "A Taste of Italy" will be a State Rally WIT members all over the country will enjoy and we hope to see many, many members there.
Space Coast Winnies will meet in February to install our 2003 officers and finalize our part in the March Rally.  The campout will be at the Seasons in the Sun RV Resort beginning Feb. 14.
Fred McNally  321-723-2067