Thank you to everyone who participated.
The annual OGWA campout took place August 7-9 at Pelton Park, and a good time was had by all who took part.
There was a rough start to the event when the campground was evacuated due to wildfires two weeks before our arrival. We anxiously awaited reopening and got the great news that the park had been completely spared of damage and staff was awaiting our arrival.
A weekend of fun was kicked off on Friday night with a competitive potluck event that brought some of the best dishes from our members to the table. Kathy McMullen was the winner of the main dish category and Sarah Rogers won the side dish category. In a fierce battle for kid’s deserts, Lucy Wallace was the first-place winner with Eli and Noah Osborne coming in second place.
Thanks you to everyone who shared your culinary talents. We were honored to host a group of wildland firefighters for dinner, and they were impressed by the delicious spread that our members shared.
Saturday started with a delicious breakfast that was sponsored by Bruce Eberle and prepared by the Memorial Fund Committee. After breakfast, there were children’s games and crafts, including a pinata and sno-cones. The kids had a great time!
Meanwhile, the annual horseshoe tournament took place as well. After several hours of play, Randy Garner and Alex Shenk emerged victorious. Well done!
Free time was on the schedule after that. Many chose to spend time in or on the lake. Others enjoyed golf, hiking, or just some quiet time in a beautiful location. Despite the wildfires around the area, the air quality was remarkably good during our stay, and we were able to enjoy the outdoor activities.
The evening started with Jim Mack and Dave Paysinger grilling oysters on the barbecue. Lines were forming by 5:30 p.m. to enjoy them! The picnic committee served a Beach Party-themed dinner of hamburgers, brauts, and hot dogs. Dinner was a fun and festive affair with lots of visiting with our fellow members.
After dinner, the Memorial Fund had the pleasure of presenting the Family in Business Scholarship to Nolan St. Denis. Congratulations Nolan!
Speed Bingo and ice cream rounded out the night. Many great prizes were donated by members and sponsors. Everyone walked away with a prize.
Sunday morning brought breakfast and finished up the scheduled events for the campout. After cleanup and group site breakdown, the picnic committee finally got some time to rest and enjoy the park. This event could not happen without the hard work and dedication that this group brings. A huge thank you to this amazing committee:
