That's a Wrap!

2025 Grand Design New England Rally

As Jody said during the opening ceremony, sour grapes make sour wine… but this year’s wine was truly amazing!

Leaving the campground this morning, we were filled with complete joy—tired, yes, but even more joyful.

Where do we begin? First, a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who attended. Every one of you has touched our lives in meaningful ways by being part of this rally. We hope you left with as many friends and memories as we did. We teared up the other night watching you all enjoy yourselves at the pavilion, filled with smiles and laughter. The realization that we planned this and you all embraced it brings us an overwhelming sense of happiness. Jody and I have faced a tough couple of years with loss and health challenges, and at times, we doubted whether we could pull this off. But with the unwavering support from so many, this became the greatest New England rally to date. We love you all!

A special thank you to our core group of volunteers—you stepped in without hesitation and ensured everything ran smoothly. Don, Gayle, Lisa, Richie, Jim, Susan, Ryan, Michele, John, Colleen (Ashley), Diana (Dee), Tony, Susan (Sue), and Roseanne (Rosie), your friendship and support mean more than words can express. We’re not just friends; we’re family for life!

Tanya and Phill, your continuous support goes beyond friendship. You are always there when we need you, and this event wouldn’t be the same without your love and compassion for everyone involved.

Thank you to the Grand Design Techs—Mark, Matt, and Stephanie—for keeping our attendees safe and working tirelessly, even on the hottest and busiest days. You truly rock!

To the Burnett's, Kyle, Stephanie, and Adi—your friendship has enriched our lives immensely. You've inspired us to become better people, and we are blessed to call you family. Wishing you and Irondog K9 International an incredible year ahead and looking forward to when we can see you all again!!

Thanks to Lisa and Richie Riley, Ryan and Michelle Magee, and Dee and Tony Olson for volunteering to transport all the rally essentials. Your support is invaluable.

Rosie and Sue Wood-Rautenstrauch, thank you for another outstanding breakfast for ALL our attendees. We appreciate the time and effort you invest each year and your willingness to help. You are rockstars!!!!!!!

Zachary Voss, you knocked it out of the park this year! Thank you for cooking for nearly 400 people without hesitation. Your hard work is deeply appreciated!

Gary Dinnage, your volunteered time for our sound made the opening and closing ceremonies smoother and better than ever. We truly appreciate you!

To our camper crawl hosts—WOW! You set the bar high this year, with each stop being so unique and fun. While we had to pick one winner, in our eyes, you’re all winners!

Thank you, Poker Run stampers, for making the Poker Run a success. Your help is crucial to the event!

To everyone who volunteered in any capacity—putting up tents, serving food, cleaning, or selling raffle tickets, etc.—there were so many of you, and we cannot thank you enough. It truly takes a village to make this event a success, and we’re grateful for our incredible village!

Regarding raffle donations, we’re speechless. Thanks to each of you who contributed items—we had so many, we had to extend the tent! Not a bad problem to have. We sincerely appreciate your generosity.

To our vendors—thank you for your steadfast support. Your contributions, from meals and raffle items to discounts and services for attendees, elevate this event.

A special thank you to Campers Inn RV of Merrimack (Merrimack, NH), for the fantastic dinner on Saturday night and for the amazing display units you provided. We look forward to your return in 2026.

Let’s not forget The Campoholics! We hope you had a chance to meet them. Their commitment to making a positive impact on the communities they visit is incredible. We value their friendship and support. They collected a ton of food for the local food bank during the event!

Thank you to Normandy Farms Family Camping Resort for allowing us to have this event here year after year. Thank you to all their staff who are always friendly and eager to help! A HUGE shout out to Lisa, Taylor and Sharon for all the hours they put in behind the scences to help us with this event!

We hope we haven’t overlooked anyone; if we did, we apologize.

We love all of you! You are the heart of this event, continually making it better each year. You have no idea how profoundly you impact our lives and how full our hearts are because of you all!

Wishing you an incredible year ahead! Embrace amazing adventures, create unforgettable memories, forge new friendships, laugh until it hurts, and treasure every beautiful moment.

Love to you all and see you in 2026!!!