Escapees July-August 2023

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ClubSta ff Club Founders Joe and Kay Peterson President Travis Carr Vice President Melanie Carr

Co-Chief Executive O ffi cer Travis Carr Co-Chief Executive O ffi cer Melanie Carr Chief Operations O ffi cer Teresa Moore General Manager Kelly Brown Escapees RV Parks Administrator Cindy Neilsen National Escapade Directors Rob and Laura Kernodle Chapter Director/BoF Coordinator Wendy Stanwood HOP Director Lisa Koca

TAMMY JOHNSON #39557 Editor, Escapees Magazine

Hangouts Directors Theresé Julo Convergence Director Hollie Parks Educational Director Jim Koca

“Take a look at the lineup of events in the member section of each issue to see if there may be a gathering that will appeal to you.” As the Escapees RV Club celebrates it’s 45th birthday this year, it is truly impressive how formidable the club has been in withstanding the challenges of the passage of time. Even after more than four decades, the club still stands fi rm in its motto of “caring and sharing.” Faces and names may change, but the support of a united community has remained the same. W ehopeyou fi nd Escapees magazine a supportive tool that helps you, our traveling members, along the way. Whether it’s through destination stops, the availability to gather with like-minded groups or commercial products and services, the club strives to meet your needs. In this issue, we bring you service-provider information, camaraderie, fi tness and fabulous destination locales. And, if you’re looking for a party, look no further. Our Escapees group organizers are working hard, so you don’t have to. They are putting together trips and activities for almost any level of adventurer. Take a look at the lineup of events in the member section of each issue to see if there may be a gather ing that will appeal to you. Having a support network is essential in every aspect of life, but it is even more important when you are on the road, traveling to parts unknown. So, the next time you pull into an RV park and see the Escapees RV Club or Xscapers decal on someone’s rig, you’ll have the security and comfort of knowing you have a friend nearby. I hope your summer travels have been, and will continue to be, safe and full of the excitement and joy you’ve anticipated. Maybe, by chance, we’ll see each other down the road.

Brand Director Brandon Hatcher

Marketing Director Kerensa Durr Communications Director Georgianne Austin Magazine Sta ff Managing Editor Tammy Johnson Copy Editor Carol Rice Editorial Assistant Kelly Evans-Hill Graphic Artist Krystina Evans Graphic Artist Cole Carter Advertising Director Kelly Evans-Hill Technical Advisor Mark Nemeth

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ESCAPEES Magazine July/August 2023