Some of it will appeal to men, some to women, some to the elderly people, some to the young and some to everyone. We try to cover the waterfront. For Goodwin, a past international president of the club, his primary duties this year will be to serve as master of ceremonies during the evening entertainment. Some of those evening activities for members at the civic center include ballroom dancing, with music provided by the band. The square dancing club usually holds its dances at the civic center as well, inviting guest callers from around the area.
Card players can take part in bridge competitions.
Probably 80 percent of the members will take part in one or more of dozens of informational seminars offered during the rally, club spokesman Ron Skelton said. There's no way you could go to every single event that's available in the program. For instance, the Blue Ox seminar held on the first day of the rally is geared toward teaching members more about the basics of towing a trailer. There are many women who have stayed in the club after their husbands died, Skelton said. Another seminar certifies members to lead one of the hundreds of organized caravans each year across the country.