Dutchmen Owners Rally

[gonervn]

Dutchmen Owners North Central Chapter Rally
June 20th – June 23rd
Where: Poncho’s Pond RV Park (Poncho's Pond: Ludington, MI Camping at its best!)
5335 West Wallace Road
Ludington, Mi 49431
1-888-308-6602 or (231) 845-6655
Cost: $34.00 (Dutchmen’s Owners Club Rate)
Call to make your reservation. Deposit is 1 night. Make sure
Say your with the Dutchmen Rally for the rate!
To keep the $34.00 rate on arrival you will need to pay
with cash or check. They are waving the credit card fees.
Reservations close May 1st
Planned events: Friday optional dinner at a local restaurant TBA
After dinner meet and greet around the fire.
Sat. Pot Luck (Bring your favorite dish)
More to come.
Things to do around Ludington www.visitludington.com
- SS Badger - Stearns Beach
- Light Houses - Sandcastles Children Museum
- Waterfront Park - Ludington State Park
This is the first Dutchmen North Central Chapter Rally and we
Really hope you make the time to come. It is great to build a
community of owners. As you make your reservations please
let me know your attending with names, numbers and what type
of RV.

[lmsteck]

Wish we were in your neck of the woods!

[gonervn]

I was hoping to come to Colorado next year. We were there 8 years ago with kids and would like to do it with the two of us. Although I must admit Mi. is a very pretty state with a lot to do all year round.

[lmsteck]

We were trying to get to Colorado this year but I was having some scheduling issues, not enough vacation days. We're going to try again 2014. If you decide on Colorado, we'll do our best to be there. I've driven through MI, pre marriage and kids, never camped there, but would love to someday.

[gonervn]

We were thinking about 2014 also. If we do I'll let you know.

[Nana & Poppy]

WOW we would love to come but we are already committed for the weekend!

[gonervn]

Too bad maybe next time

[flyingdutchmen0625]

man that sounds like fun never been to event like just bought are dutchmen 2012 anyone can go with a dutchmen? where is that in mi

[gonervn]

Ludington is about 1/2 way up the west coast of Mi. It is north of Holland Mi and South of Traverse City. It sits right on lake michigan. It is a real nice city and a great RV park. There is also a state dune park a few miles away. Hope you will take the time and we will see you there. These can be a lot of fun and a great way to meet of Dutchmen owners. Also congrats on your new purchase.

[knesdad]

Hmmmmmm.... My wife is gone that weekend but thinking about attending this. I can get on the SS Badger about an hour from my house and it goes right to Ludington. I'm sure the kids would love the ferry ride!

Are there certain sites at the RV Park that you're looking at?

[gonervn]

I hope you can make it. Your right I'll bet the kids would love it. My wife and I have always wanted to take the SSBadger. It really looks like fun. There are sites reserved, but it is too early for them to give them out. If you've never been to Poncho's Pond it is a nice place. I saw your post on RV.net. I guess I'm not the only one on multiple sites.

[Nana & Poppy]

Originally Posted by gonervn

I saw your post on RV.net. I guess I'm not the only one on multiple sites.

Oh we are over on RV Net and Sunline Owners Forum, we owned Sunlines for a number of years, before we bought our TH!

[Cooper]

Ok Dave...What is the SS Badger??? Please enlighten this dumb Canuck...Is this some kind of inland Disney Cruise ship?? I know all about the SS Minnow by watching Gilligan's Island on TV ...but I didn't realize Badger's were so famous or infamous u named ships after them like the Queen Mary???

Coops the confused one

[gonervn]

www.ssbadger.com
The SS Badger is a passenger and vehicle ferry in the United States that has been in Lake Michigan service from 1953 until the present. Currently, she shuttles between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She is the last coal-fired passenger vessel operating on the Great Lakes.
The boat is named after the University of Wisconsin'sathletic mascot,[3] "Bucky Badger". The Badger runs on Michigan time (Eastern Time Zone, whereas Wisconsin is in the Central Time Zone) and riders pay Michigan taxes on their fares.

SERVICE FOR 2012 WILL RESUME ON MAY 24
2012 Schedule (Click here for printable version)

SPRING & FALL 2012
May 24 — June 9 & September 4 — October 14

LEAVE
LUDINGTON

ARRIVE
MANITOWOC

LEAVE
MANITOWOC

ARRIVE
LUDINGTON

9:00 AM (ET)

12:00 NOON (CT)

2:00 PM (CT)*

7:00 PM (ET)

SUMMER 2012
June 10 — September 3

LEAVE
LUDINGTON

ARRIVE
MANITOWOC

LEAVE
MANITOWOC

ARRIVE
LUDINGTON

9:00 AM (ET)

12:00 NOON (CT)

2:00 PM (CT)

7:00 PM (ET)

8:30 PM (ET)**

11:30 PM (CT)

1:00 AM(CT)***

6:00 AM (ET)

Crossing time 4 hours. Ludington is Eastern time(ET); Manitowoc is Central time(CT). *Leaves at 5:00PM on 6/9 **No 8:30PM trip on 7/4 ***No 1:00AM trip on 7/5

2012 Fares:
Passengers (Vehicle fares not included)


ONE WAY

ROUND TRIP
Adult
$74
$128
Seniors (65+)
$67
$117
Child (5-15)
$24
$39
Child under 5
FREE
FREE

[Cooper]

Thanks Bill for the great reply...we unfortunately will not be able to make it to this years rally,however, will be there in spirit .
I have a attached a photo of a BC Bucky Badger...hope you like it.

Coops

[knesdad]

Originally Posted by Cooper

Is this some kind of inland Disney Cruise ship?? I know all about the SS Minnow by watching Gilligan's Island on TV ...

Where do you come up with this stuff!!!

[Aronious]

Hi Bill & Sallie, I put the information for the event on my calendar. I have a conflict around that date that I have to attend but as yet the exact date has not been set. Should know dates soon. Hope you have a great rally!!!
Aaron

[gonervn]

Anyone can go with a Dutchman. Ludington is east coast of Mi approximately the middle of the state.

[gonervn]

Hope you can make it.

[knesdad]

Unfortunately not looking good... My wife is gone that weekend and would like to come with us. Also have 2 friends with Kodiaks that would like to make the trip but have conflicts that weekend. So maybe next year but not that weekend if you can. And the west side of Lake Michigan would be good too!