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The Little Egypt Winnies is a club of Winnebago or Itasca RV owners from Southern Illinois.

Our Club was chartered in 1994.

We have won the Winnebago Chapter of Excellence Award every year since 2001.

LITTLE EGYPT WINNIES

(SOUTHERN ILLINOIS)

OUTING SCHEDULE—2012

 

DEMBER 3rd, 2011—NOON—CHRISTMAS PARTY

Grecian Steakhouse, Pinckneyville, IL

502 S. Main

No reservations needed

 

APRIL 19TH-22ND—DUCK CREEK RV PARK, PADUCAH, KY

(Priv) From Jct. I-24 & SR 1954/ Bus Loop 24 (exit 11), N 0.6 mi on SR 1954 (R).  Good gravel interior rds. SITES:  74 gravel, 38 pull-thrus (24x60), back ins (30x50), big rig sites, 80 W, 64 S, 80 E (30/50 amps), handicap access, FAC:  restrooms & showers, dump, security, public phone, laundry, LP gas, firewood.  REC:  stream, fresh water fishing, pool, horseshoes, rec. hall, game room, planned activities, rec. field.  Phone:  800-728-5109, Good Sam Park.  Plans are to see a play at the Market Theater.  More information will be available closer to the date of outing.

 

APRIL 27TH-29TH—ILLINOIS INDIANS STATE WIT CLUB SPRING OUTING

IROQUOIS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, CRESCENT CITY, IL

Jct. I-57 and exit 283 (Gilman Exit, Hwy. 24), East on 24 to intersection of Hwy. 24 and Hwy.49 (Crescent City), North on Hwy.49.  Fairgrounds are on the left.  Electric and water hookups.  Dump station on grounds.  Little Egypt Duties:  Saturday Breakfast

 

MAY 17TH-20TH—CASINO QUEEN RV PARK, EAST ST. LOUIS, IL

Good Sam Park.  (Priv) W-bnd:  From Jct. of I-55/70 & Exit 2A (3rd St.), S 0.3 mi on 3rd St. to River Park Dr., W 0.4 mi (L): or E-bnd:  From Jct. of I-55/64/70 (at bridge, on MO side), E 1.5 mi on I-55/64/70 over bridge to 4th St. (Bus., exit), NE 0.4 mi on exit rd to River Park Dr., W 0.5 mi (L).  Good paved interior rds.  SITES:  132 paved, 132 pull-thrus (27x70), big rig sites, 132 full hookups (30/50 amps), handicap access, full hook includes cable television & internet access.  FAC:  restrooms & showers dump, public phones, laundry, ATM, groceries, restaurants located in Casino, 24-hour security service to Casino Queen & MetroLink Station.  Make your own reservations.  Phone:  1-800-777-0777.  Activities:  Sightseeing in St. Louis

 

JUNE 7TH-10TH—CARLYLE LAKE, ELDON HAZLET STATE PARK, CARLYLE, IL

From N. Jct. of US-50 & SR-127, N 2.9 mi on SR-127 to Hazlet Park Rd, E 0.9 mi to CR-1860E, E 1.4 mi (E).  Good paved/gravel interior rds., 36 tent sites.  SITES:  327 gravel, mostly shaded, 4 pull-thrus (22x100), back-ins, (25x50), 327 E (30/50) amps), handicap access.  FAC:  restrooms & showers, dump, public phone, laundry, groceries, firewood.  REC:  Lake Carlyle:  freshwater fishing, boating:  ramp, dock.  Pool $, shuffleboard, horseshoes, planned activities, playground, rec. field.  Activities:  Okawville Heritage Days, Highland Schweizerfest

 

JUNE 20TH-24TH—ILLINOIS INDIANS STATE WIT RALLY

IROQUOIS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, CRESCENT CITY, IL

 

Jct. I-57 and exit 283 (Gilman Exit, Hwy. 24), East on 24 to intersection of Hwy. 24 and Hwy.49 (Crescent City), North on Hwy.49.  Fairgrounds are on the left.  Electric and water hookups.  Dump station on grounds.  Little Egypt Duties:  Games

 

JULY 12TH-15TH—FORT KASKASKIA STATE HISTORIC SITE CAMPGROUND, ELLIS GROVE, IL

4372 Park Road, Ellis Grove, IL. SITES:  23 electrical, 12 of these sites have asphalt pads, ground stoves, 3 water hydrants, pit restroom facilities, sanitation stations.  Phone:  618-859-3741.  Activities:  Visit Mayestown, Pierre Menard Home

 

JULY 15TH-20TH—GRAND NATIONAL RALLY, FOREST CITY, IA

 

AUGUST 16TH-19TH—FLYING M RANCH, CENTRALIA, IL

6003 Mathis Road. JCT. SR 127 and HWY. 177, turn East, turn North on County Road 18, campground on the right.  Make your own reservations early, limited campsites.  Phone:  618-532-8602.  Activities:  Centralia Balloon Festival (August 17th-19th)

 

SEPTEMBER 6TH-9TH—FORT MASSAC STATE PARK, METROPOLIS, IL

Pet Restrictions, From Jct. of I-24 & US-45 (exit 37), W 2.5 mi on US-45 (L).  Good paved interior rds. 50 tent sites.  SITES:  50 gravel, some shaded, back-ins (10x45), 14 day max stay, 50 E (30/50amps), handicap access.  FAC:  restrooms & showers, dump, public phone.  REC:  Ohio River:  freshwater fishing, boat ramp, playgrounds.  Phone:  618-524-4712.  Activities:  Evening on Broadway in Paducah, KY

 

SEPTEMBER 21ST-23RD—ILLINOIS INDIANS STATE WIT CLUB FALL OUTING

IROQUOIS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, CRESCENT CITY, IL

Jct. I-57 and exit 283 (Gilman Exit, Hwy. 24), East on 24 to intersection of Hwy. 24 and Hwy.49 (Crescent City), North on Hwy.49.  Fairgrounds are on the left.  Electric and water hookups.  Dump station on grounds. 

 

OCTOBER 13TH-20TH—REND LAKE, GUN CREEK CAMPGROUND, BENTON, IL

From town, N 6mi on I-57 to Rte. 154, W 0.25 mi to park access rd, S 0.5 mi to Gun Creek Trail (R).  Good paved interior rds.  SITES:  100 paved, some shaded, back-ins, (15x25) 100 E (30/50amps), handicap access.  FAC:  restroom & showers, dump, public phone, laundry.  REC:  Rend Lake—fishing, swimming, boating.  Phone:  618-629-2338.  Make your own reservations.  Activities:  Camping with Cardinal Capers.  Plans are to have a welcome Fish Fry or a farewell Fish Fry (depends which weekend Crabtree’s will be camping), other activities throughout the week.

 

NOVEMBER 1ST-4TH—THE LANDING POINT RV PARK, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO

3020 Boutin Drive, full hook ups, 20/30/50 amp service, cable, pet friendly, satellite dish friendly, beautiful, well maintained & quiet grounds, borders La Croix Creek, concrete patios & pads, fire pits, private shower & restrooms, laundry mat, meeting room available and walking distance to the famous Pilot House restaurant.  Good Sam Park.  Make your own reservations.  Phone 573-334-7878.  Activities:  lunch with Ann Neilson at the Chateau and sightseeing in Cape.

 

DECEMBER 1ST—CHRISTMAS PARTY—TBA  

  


For more information on club events, contact any of the officers below.

2012 OFFICERS


PRESIDENT
Randy Burlison

rburlison@hotmail.com

 

VICE-PRESIDENT

Kelly Crabtree

crabtreewit@frontier.com

 

SECRETARY

Christina Crabtree

crabtreewit@frontier.com

 

TREASURER

Linda Burlison

rburlison@hotmail.com

 

 


Our Past Presidents are:

Judy Lyles - 2011
Randy Burlison - 2009-10

Kelly Crabtree – 2007-08
Frank Rule – 2005-06
Kelly Crabtree – 2003-04
Ken VanMeter – 2001-02
Floyd Robinson – 1999-2000
George Neilson – 1997-98
Wilma Mastroddi – 1994-96


Our Charter Members are:

Hughes Herman
Dan & Pauls Livesay
Ken & Wilma Mastroddi
Bob & Jeannette Megyese
Glen & Martha Myers
George & Ann Neilson
Walt & Loretta Schneider
Marsha Seibert
Bill & Evelyn Smothers
Lee (Bob) & Ann Walker