HANDICAPPED TRAVEL
CLUB, Inc.
For fun and fellowship
WELCOME
to the Handicapped Travel Club Web Site!
G. O. A. L.
Get Out And Live
The Handicapped Travel Club, Inc. was formed in 1973 to encourage traveling for people with a wide range of disabilities. The HTC encourages people with disabilities and their families to travel, to meet and to share information on making recreational vehicles accessible for the disabled. "Fun and fellowship" is our motto.
We currently have over 250 active (very active) members, publish a newsletter, have local get-togethers and sponsor an annual rally as well as an occasional regional rally. The annual rally rotates among various sections of the country.
About Us
The Handicapped Travel Club, Inc., was formed in August, 1973, in Arcata, California by five disabled couples from California and Texas. These couples had received so much therapy from travel and the association with campers with disabilities, they decided to form a club which would encourage other handicapped people to travel, to meet, and to exchange ideas.
~ Who Can Join ~
The original plan was for a club of families where at least one person was handicapped. But when able-bodied people asked to join because they approved of the idea and wanted to help, the membership was opened to both disabled and non-disabled. All active members have equal voting privileges and the right to hold office.
There are no territorial boundaries, no limitations as to color, race, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, or marital status. However, to receive the most benefit from the HTC, join in and participate.
~ Membership and Dues ~
The dues are $12 for the initial fee, which includes the processing fee and the first year's dues. Renewal fees are $8 per year thereafter. The HTC is not affiliated with any other national club. Dues are low in order that members can afford to belong to other traveling organizations and attend other rallies. The club year runs from January 1 through December 31. New members joining after October 1 are receipted for the following year. Why not pay for 5 years and save HTC postage.
~ Get-Togethers and Gatherings ~
Currently, there is one annual official business meeting and rally, and the time and place are voted on at the previous rally. However, it is hoped that there will be many occasions when two or more members will gather for fun and fellowship. As HTC has grown, there have been more regional rallies, and it is hoped this idea will multiply as more enthusiastic members join. Members are encouraged to carry the club roster with them when traveling and visit other HTCers around the country.
2008 National HTC Rally
WHEN: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 until Sunday morning September 28, 2008.
WHERE:
Guadalupe River RV Resort Phone: 1-800-582-1916 (toll free)
2605 Junction Highway (Hwy 27) Kerrville, Texas 78028
WAGON
MASTER: Betty Everson Phone: 1-830-779-2322
429 CR 344 La Vernia, Texas 78121
COSTS: $ 180.00 for 4 days camping (providing we have 30 rigs). If we fail to have 30 rigs, the cost may be renegotiated. So please, y’all come!!
There is a $20.00 fee per rig to cover extra expenses for the rally. This makes a total of $180.00 for camping for four days. Please make this check payable to Betty Everson, and mail to the above address of Wagon Master.
Those members who stay in local motels will also pay the one-time cost of $20.00 per family to cover the rally expenses. However, there is no charge by the RV resort, but please check in at the campground office to register for a gate pass.
Supervised pets are welcome with usual restrictions—leashed when walked, waste picked up and placed in trash can, sociable, and no tie-outs when left alone.
EARLY ARRIVALS/LATE DEPARTURES: The rally fee of $25.00 per rig per day will apply for two days before the start of the rally and also for two days after the end of the rally. However, these costs must be handled by the campground and will only apply if we have 30 rigs during the rally period. You must call Greta at 1-800-582-1916 for site reservations. The above-mentioned fees will be collected at check-in time.
Greta will be taking site reservations anytime after January 1, 2008. Deadline for reservations will be September 15, 2008. Cancellations must be made 48 hours before the start of the rally.
We hope to have the usual activities, perhaps with a Texas twist, plus the Resort has shuffleboard, horseshoes, and a saloon. Please bring your goodies for the Chinese auction, etc. Contact Wagon Master if you have any different ideas, or want to volunteer for entertainment or some other committee. Betty needs help, so step right up!!
REMEMBER: Rally check for Rally check for $ 180.00
comes to
Wagon
Master.
Site reservations for rally must be made with Greta at 1-800-582-1916 after
January 1, 2008 and before September 15, 2008. Early arrivals or late departures
must go through
Greta for sites and fees which will be
collected at check in.
For those staying in motels, please stop at office for pass or sticker. Put on
your best boots and hat and y’all come on down!
MOTELS: The following motels said they have one or two handicapped accessible rooms. So make your plans early.
Best
Western Sunday House Inn
http://www.bestwesternkerrville.com/courtyard.htm
2124 Sidney Baker Kerrville, Texas 78028-0632 1-800-677-9477
Comfort
Inn
2001 Sidney Baker Kerrville, Texas 78028 1-830-792-7700
Econo
Lodge Kerrville 1-830-896-1711
2105 Sidney Baker Kerrville, Texas 78028
Hampton
Inn 1-830-257-0600
2038 Sidney Baker Kerrville, Texas 78028
Holiday
Inn Express Hotel and Suites 1-830-895-9500
2114 Sidney Baker N Kerrville, Texas 78028
Inn of
the Hills Resort & Conference Center 1-800-292-5690
1001 Junction Hwy Kerrville, Texas 78028
La Quinta
Inn & Suites 1-830-896-9200
1940 Sidney Baker Kerrville, Texas 78028
Motel 6
of Kerrville
1820 Sidney Baker Kerrville, Texas 78028
2008
National Rally
Kerrville, Texas
2007 National Rally
2006 National Rally
2005 National Rally
2004
National Rally
2003
National Rally
Previous rallies were held in California (2007) Polk City, Florida
2002, Indio, California; Wisconsin
2000, North Carolina
1999, California (1998), Texas (1997), and Illinois (1996).
In addition, the club has developed resource information that includes RV dealers, manufacturers, rental agencies and conversion facilities that will provide vehicles for the disabled.
Lunch Bunch
Mesa Lunch Bunch
Contact Nancy at 480-926-0875 or Dottie at623-939-2522. We sure would like to see some new faces around the table.
The first luncheon of 2008 will be January 8th at 1:00 at Poncho's Mexican Buffet at 10th St. and E. Indian School Road. For info, contact Nancy Burkhart at 480-926-0875 or Dottie Sanderson at 623-939-2522. Hope to see you next year.
Orange County Lunch
Bunch Contact: Arnie 714 961-1481
Date:
Time:
Where:
Accessible Used RV's for sale are also included here.
Check out our LINKS page! It contains useful travel resources and products with the disabled traveler in mind.
YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR LINKED SITES IS APPRECIATED!
Enjoying life in the Outdoors
is for Everyone
All information on these pages is believed to be true and accurate at the time of posting.