The GMC Western States Rally at Nk'Mip (pronounced Inkameep) Resort in Osoyoos, B.C. is scheduled for Sept 15-19, 2003. The 27 acre lakefront resort is on Lake Osoyoos. There is a clubhouse with seating for 150. Nk'Mip Winery and Native Heritage Center are within walking distance. We will say our good-byes on Saturday Sept 20 and all head off down the highways.

Osoyoos, B.C. is located on the USA-Canada border on Highway 97. This highway begins in Weed, CA and proceeds north through central Oregon and Washington. The Resort is located 1 1/2 miles east of downtown Osoyoos. Take Highway #3 east to 45th St. and turn left. Watch for GMCWS signs.

The Osoyoos area is at the southern end of the Okanagan Valley. It is advertised as having Canada's only desert. Yes, there are cactus, sand, and rattlesnakes. This area is a very popular summer vacation spot with warm sunny weather. September temperatures are low 45 F. high 71 F. and the mean 59 F. A very productive agriculture industry produces a variety of fruits with grapes being the focus. There are many wineries in the area.

If you plan to arrive early or stay after the rally, contact the resort for reservations at 250-495-7279 or www.campingosoyoos.com. Internet reservations are preferred. There is another large group leaving the day before we arrive, so there is no guarantee that your early site will be your rally site.

Monday, Sept. 15, 2003
---Arrive and enjoy meeting old and new friends.
---5 PM---Happy hour at the clubhouse.
---6 PM---Build your own sandwich buffet with soup, dessert, and coffee.
---8 PM---An introductory gathering for those attending their first GMCWS rally, chaired by knowledgeable persons who can answer your questions.

Tuesday, Sept 16, 2003
---8AM---Catered breakfast of juices, muffins, Danish, croissants, fresh fruit, and coffee.
---10 AM---Seminar (subject to be announced)
---12 Noon--lunch on your own
---1 PM---Seminar (subject to be announced)
---3 PM Seminar (subject to be announced)
---5 PM---Happy hour
---6 PM---Catered Roast Baron of Beef Dinner.
After dinner the Club House is available for card games or whatever.

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003
---8 AM---Catered breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, French toast, toast, and coffee.
---9:30 AM--Bus tour departs to visit local attractions. Included are a winery, the Keremeos Grist Mill, The SS Sicamous (heritage ship), a fruit stand in "The Fruit Stand Capital", Keremeos, and scenery.
---4 PM---Buses return to the resort.
---5 PM---Happy hour.
---6 PM---Catered honey glazed ham dinner.
---7PM---Vendors will explain their various products and services.

Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003
---8 AM ---Catered breakfast of juices, muffins, Danish, croissants, fresh fruit, and coffee.
---10 AM---Seminar (subject to be announced)
---11 AM---Seminar (subject to be announced)
---12 Noon--Lunch on your own.
---1 PM to 4PM---Seminars (subjects to be announced)
5PM---Happy hour
6PM--Supper tonight will be on your own, various pot lucks as organized by groups like GMC-Net, or other chapters.

Friday, Sept. 19, 2003
---8 AM--Catered breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, pancakes and syrup, toast, and coffee
---10 AM--Seminars (subjects to be announced)
---12 Noon--lunch on your own
---1 PM--General membership meeting
---3 PM--Swap Meet.
---5 PM--Happy hour
---6 PM--Catered BBQ Salmon Dinner.

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003
Sorry, no catered breakfast this morning. The Club House is needed for another Salmon BBQ tonight. (An annual event for the residents of the Okanagan Valley.)
Time to say our good-byes until our next rally.

Note: For updates on seminars between now and September, go to
http://www.california.com/~eagle/OSOYOOS.html
Gene Fisher will be updating information at this site as it is available.

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