September 2022 ORP 13th Annual Gala Pictures

[dzJeepChic 2,897]

The 13th Annual ORP event at Dogtown Lake (near Williams, AZ) was a huge success! We filled the group site there nearly to capacity, and it was a little 'cozy' but everybody seemed to be pretty comfortable. The two major complications were the abundance of mosquitoes, and the amazing downpour Saturday afternoon. Other than that everybody seemed to have a great time! 

I was so immersed in the experience that I forgot to take pictures, so I borrowed the ones below from Ann Marie aka @Riddler.

 

Please post your pics in this thread to share with the group!!

 

We want to thank all twenty-nine of you who came out to the event - you're why this group is so awesome! Special thanks to Ann Marie aka @Riddlerfor organizing the salsa contest! Special thanks also to Michelle aka @Yodamom for help with the 50/50 Raffle and T-shirt sales. There is no way I could do everything, so I really appreciate it!

 

Salsa & Dip Contest 2022

We had a fine selection of salsas and dips to sample at the contest this year. They were all so delicious it was seriously difficult to decide which one was best. I had to go back and fill my plate 3 times! 🤪

 

Congrats to both winners of the Salsa/Dip Contest who each won a new design OPR T-shirt.

• The Dip Contest winner this year was Andrea aka @andimac, winning with an amazing smoked cheese dip. 
• The Salsa Contest winner this year was Doyle aka @Riddler with a tomato based salsa.

Although he says he changes it up every year, he now reigns as king of the salsas for several years running!! Here he is sporting last year's contest prize:

 

OOFD - ORP Overland Field Day

 

Saturday morning @4x4tographer lead a trail ride enjoyed by many of the campers! They got back at about noon and everybody at lunch in their individual camps. And then, about the time we were going to start the inaugural OOFD games, we had an utter downpour! By the time it passed enough for folks to move around without getting wet it was too late for the games.  

 

50/50 Raffle 

This year's 50/50 Raffle netted $142.00 to the club, and $142.00 to winners @Bradywgn71! Congrats guys! And thanks everyone who participated!

 

ORP Trail Leader Appreciation Awards

At the awards/announcements ceremony we gave away several of these badges as a way for us founders to say 'Thank You' to these members who generously and regularly lead trails and contribute to the function of the club. We are super appreciative of all your contributions here @4x4tographer, @gearhead, @shellback91, @WILL E, @SonoranWanderer, @Ladybug!!  If you weren't able to attend the gala, your badge will be in the mail to you soon! (FYI no I didn't grow my nails out green, that's the person who made the badges manicure! 😂)

 

 

Go ahead and post your pics!!

[WILL E 525]

8 hours ago, dzJeepChic said:

 

 

ORP Trail Leader Appreciation Awards

At the awards/announcements ceremony we gave away several of these badges as a way for us founders to say 'Thank You' to these members who generously and regularly lead trails and contribute to the function of the club. We are super appreciative of all your contributions here @4x4tographer, @gearhead, @shellback91, @WILL E, @SonoranWanderer, @Ladybug!!  If you weren't able to attend the gala, your badge will be in the mail to you soon! 

 

 

 

Hey!  Thanks for Appreciation Award.    It's very nice of you to do this.   I wish I was able to make the gala!  It looks like a lot of fun.  I will keep posting up Bulldog (and a few other) runs!

[Riddler 68]

What a fun weekend catching up with good friends and meeting those new to the group. Thanks to all who helped put this together and those who were there. Here's a few pics from the weekend.

[Riddler 68]

1 minute ago, Riddler said:

What a fun weekend catching up with good friends and meeting those new to the group. Thanks to all who helped put this together and those who were there. Here's a few pics from the weekend. It's only letting me post 1 pic at a time so I'll add some later when my phone is charged 🤣

 

 

[theksmith 5,778]

Big thanks to you all for making this a successful event despite the crazy rain!

 

In addition to everyone that @dzJeepChic mentioned in the first post, I'd also like to thank @Curly & @Bradywgn71 for scouting out the the group camp-site ahead of time.

 

 

 

Edited September 13, 2022 by theksmith

[gearhead 693]

Wow!  Thanks for the kudos.......very cool!  🙂

[Squidee 11]

Unfortunately the only picture I took but had an awesome time. 

[Ladybug 699]

Hey Many Thanks for the appreciation badge!  I will wear it with honor and Gratitude!

smiles and love, ladybug

[WILL E 525]

On 9/12/2022 at 7:29 PM, WILL E said:

 

Hey!  Thanks for Appreciation Award.    It's very nice of you to do this.   I wish I was able to make the gala!  It looks like a lot of fun.  I will keep posting up Bulldog (and a few other) runs!

 

I received the Award in the mail today.  What a treat!   The packaging was awesome.  The Award came inside a nice  "Thank you" note that included hand signed signatures.  It really had a personal touch.  Thanks!  The quality of the badge is awesome.    I am going to mount it on the Jeep on my upcoming BULLDOG run.    

 

 

 

 I can't decide if I want it inside or out so come along to give your opinion. (And enjoy a Cheese Crisp too!) 

 

Thanks to the "Leaderboard"  I really do appreciate  your recognition.  You all do a great job and I love this site.