Sutherlin Rally Report – September 2026
The Sutherlin Rally was a great time with very nice weather for the whole rally. What a locale it was, with very nice privacy fences between each very wide site, and a paved patio with a nice iron table and chairs. Several folks showed up a day ahead, but the party started mid-day Day 1 as more folks arrived and proceeded to gather outside each other’s rigs to share stories and eat cookies. Of course, it wouldn’t have been a Trek Rally without someone having mechanical trouble, and that award went to our new members Mark & Wendy! We had several guests at this rally interested in our club. On to the food, for which our rallies are well known. Keri’s first night’s dinner was delicious and there was a tasty chocolate cake for dessert as we sang to celebrate Ed Pratt’s 70th birthday.
Day 2 started with build your own Breakfast Burritos and Marie’s yummy potatoes. After breakfast, our Member Meeting was held with our President Becky presiding. There was nothing for the membership to vote on, but we were all given a survey from our President asking our preferences regarding rallies. Later in the morning our Executive held their meeting too.
In the afternoon Ed gave a video presentation about the Roseburg Blast that happened downtown in 1959. Ed did a very thorough presentation and a big thanks to John for helping set up the visuals.
After another delicious dinner we played Christmas Bingo. Keri not only had bingo cards & markers, she had a projector projecting the number that had been called as a reference. This was very important because she called the numbers so fast and furious that folks had to beg her to slow down. After each round the winner got to pick a gift from the table of reusable shopping bags. When all the gifts were all won a very satisfied, happy crowd returned to their rigs for the night.
Day 3 started with Cranberry French Toast made with home-made cranberry bread, bacon, and the usual sides. After breakfast some went and played golf and many just hung out and chatted. The event for the evening was a Costume party. A few of our group had the courage to dress up: Kudos to the Klopfenstein’s, Mike Ashbridge, the Pratt’s, and the Walczak’s for making us smile.
Dinner was Cajun Pork Loin and Salmon with Mustard/Caper sauce with yummier potluck sides and desserts. A wonderful last meal!
After our meal we found out why we’d had raffle tickets in our welcome bags as Keri pulled tickets and handed our money to many of us and we all had a good laugh as numbers were called.
In the morning, we gathered for our final substantial meal of leftovers together. Then we cleaned up, hugged and said our goodbyes until next time.
In attendance: Ed & Keri Pratt, John & Marie Turner, Dale Pelz, Wojo & Kathleen Walczak, Duane & Kathy Klopfenstein, Mike & Lynn Ashbridge, Rick & Kris Hecks, Josh & Christine Letts, Lee Buckley, Jo Ruby, Mark & Wendy Pitts.
It was a great season. Thank you, love you all and safe travels.
Keri