Escapees September-October 2022

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One event attendees look forward to year after year is the annual Escapade photo contest, and the 61st Escapade was no exception. This year’s contest challenged amateur photographers to submit their favorite pictures within the theme “Music &More!” As in years past, there were three distinct categories to choose from; RV Community (RVing, camping, SKPs having fun), Music (photos that make you ‘hear’ music), and Flora (trees and plants that honor Lebanon, Tennessee, history). This year’s contest was sponsored by RV Life, and all of the photos submitted this year were beautiful. People submitted their undisclosed photos in person upon arrival at Escapade, and the photos were displayed for all attendees to admire over a few days. A team of independent judges were chosen, and the competition was judged under the watchful eye of Lora Newby, who creates and manages the yearly contest. The judges are asked to consider how well each photograph depicts the overall theme of the contest and the speci fi c category in which it is entered. In addition to the judges, all attendees were encour aged to vote by selecting their favorite for the People’s Choice Award. This is never an easy task. Each year the quality of the photos along with the skill and creativity of the photographers keeps improving. 61st Escapade Photo Contest

Springtime in the desert southwest promises sunny days and balmy nights as the 62nd Escapade returns to Tucson, Arizona. Plan now to enjoy a week of educational fun, exciting entertainment, and unforgettable days of comradery with fellow RVers in the sunny desert southwest! Tickets go on sale fall of 2022 We’d like to thank everyone who took the time to enter the 61st Escapade photo contest Music & More! Congratulations to the winners on your excellent photos. Everyone enjoyed admiring them. We’d like to give a big thank you to Lora Newby, RV Life and all the volunteers who helped make the contest a reality. Look for the 5th annual photo contest at the 62nd Escapade, next March, in Tucson, Arizona. The theme and of fi cial rules of the contest will be posted on the Escapade webpage. Start browsing through your photos and see if you may already have a winner! Jean and Duane Mathes, Escapade Directors Lora Newby # 94421 (left) with the 61st Escapade photo contest winners. Left to right: C. J. Carter #144763, Dan Urban #159531, Viki Reeder #144030, Roger Gregory Allen #144030, Sarrah Lombardo #146486, Michele Johnson #164807.

March 1 9–24, 2023 FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND DETAILS VISIT www.escapees.com/escapade

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September/October 2022 ESCAPEES Magazine