Wednesday, August 22, 2018, ACA National Rally, Spearfish, SD

I think I already mentioned Elkhorn Ridge RV Park was a very nice place. The sculpture below was one of many scattered around the well kept common areas in the park. The resort and the surrounding area made a great location for the ACA National Rally with the only downside being the limited space available for gatherings.

I always love to see a long arc of beautiful American Coaches lined up at our rallies.

Debbie, our National Membership Chairwoman, preps the ambassadors to meet with rally first-timers. Each new attendee had an ambassador to introduce them to rally activities and to help with any questions or concerns.

The first night's menu was simply "heavy hors-d'oeuvres" but I'm pretty sure everyone had enough to eat. I know that because, as the last table to head to the chow line, we found that the caterers had run out of a lot of the more popular selections. We still managed to find enough to fill ourselves up.

Bob, our rally master and ACA vice-president, emceed the member's meeting along with our president, Tony, on the right.

Representatives from REV Group, the parent company of American Coach, gave members a rundown on new initiatives and the future of the company.

Social hours are the most popular part of a rally (unless you count the catered meals which might be just as popular). Everyone brings an appetizer or snack to share and their favorite beverage for an afternoon of catching up with old friends and making new ones.

I think the look on Bill's face, below, fairly represented the mood of the happy hour crowd - everyone seemed to have a great time!

A couple of 2019 coaches were on display along with a handful of vendors to make sure we had shopping options. I couldn't quite see myself in one of these new Heritage Edition American Eagles just yet - maybe next year?

Who doesn't love a good ice cream social? Especially when the toppings were as delicious as they were plentiful. I know I shouldn't have indulged but just one bowl couldn't hurt that much - right?

Before our last night's entertainment, we had a couple who wanted to tie the knot in front of 200+ close friends. The minister performed a short ceremony, which he repeated in Navajo (a first for me), as we finished our steak dinners.

The evening's entertainment was a magic show that included select members from the audience to provide a bit of light-hearted humiliation with the illusions.

I think the sunset shot below, over an American Coach provides a nice close to this rally post.