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Teresa Moore Sherri Burks Mark Nemeth Cindy Neilsen

Find me in this issue. 66 Escapees CARE, Inc. 62 Escapees SmartWeigh 2 Magazine Submissions 34 RVers’ Good Neighbor Policy E x e r c i s e Y o u r M i n d 2 Acronyms 1 Club Benefits 2 Club Contact Information 84 Commercial Members 2 Department Deadlines 53 Escapees RVers’ Boot Camp 63 Different Viewpoints 45 Events and Rally Calendar 88 Final Journeys 84 Marketplace 48 Park Chart and Events 42 SKP Get-togethers 76 SKP Stops 30 Tips 82 Viewfinder CLUB EXTRAS

General Manager

RV Safety Education Director Rainbow Parks Administrator

Nat’l Escapade Directors

Bob and Molly Pinner Mark and Dortha Hall

Chapter Directors

HOP Director

Lisa Koca Jim Koca

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Tammy Johnson Susie Gearing Kelly Evans-Hill Krystina Evans

New Release from Escapees Founder Kay Peterson!

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Cole Carter Kelly Burns

Advertising Director/BOF Coordinator

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On the Cover : Mark and Sue Bryer #86611 took this photo in Big Pine, California, with the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains in the background. Sue says, “We spent a month along the Highway 395 corridor between Big Pine and Lee Vining. We hiked in the John Muir Wilderness area, a gorgeous area with endless views. We also walked among the 3,000-year-old ancient bristlecone pines, the oldest trees in the world. Once Tioga Pass opened in early June, we moved on to enjoy the western side of the Sierra Mountains.”

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