About Us
Cascadia Board
Membership
Member Profiles
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between belonging to the national RVing Women (RVW) organization and the Cascadia chapter? |
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RVW is the national organization, while Cascadia is the affiliate local chapter serving Washington and British Columbia. You need join the national organization before joining a local chapter. |
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Can I come as a guest before deciding to join RVW? |
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Yes! You may attend two chapter events (lifetime) to see what the fun is all about. To attend additional events you must join the national RVW organization. |
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What do you do at a typical Cascadia event? |
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Cascadia events are held on weekends at locations throughout Washington and British Columbia.
An event typically starts with a happy hour meet & greet on Friday evening and finger food potluck hors 'douvres. After that, folks often gather for card or board games in the clubhouse, or gather casually on their own.
On Saturday morning we meet over coffee before heading out for various activities (independently or in groups) during the day. The physical location of the event and the size of the meeting room dictate what indoor activities we enjoy. Where applicable, we’ll start out with an educational seminar before heading out for the day. The location of our events, whenever possible, is scheduled around community events, such as sandcastle competition in Long Beach, lilac festival in Woodland or Autumn Leaf Festival in Leavenworth. After a full day of sightseeing, we reconvene for happy hour and a potluck supper on Saturday evening, followed by an evening of games or quiet time (if you prefer).
On Sunday morning, we often gather for coffee, and then christen new rigs before we go our separate ways. Folks with more time on their hands often arrive on Thursday or early Friday, and many stay over on Sunday night. |
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What else happens besides the organized activities? |
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Those attending chapter events often group together to see local attractions or participate in a common interest, such as bike riding or birding or beachcombing. These spontaneously organized activities typically are announced Friday night during the welcome ceremony. Rides are offered for those that don’t have transportation. The RV parks that we stay in offer us the use of their clubhouse facilities for the weekend, so members often gather there during the day to visit, read, or share a common interest. You are welcome to participate in as many or as few of the activities as you wish. |
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Do you have any educational seminars, classes or activities? |
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Yes. Each weekend event includes some form of educational component. Past activities have included seminars on RV repair and maintenance (all aspects), financial matters, first aid, scrapbooking, beadworking, essential RV toys and more. Every event has something different to offer! |
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Can I bring my husband/child/dog/cat? |
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Well-behaved dogs and cats whose owners ensure their good behavior are welcome to attend all chapter events. They are not allowed at the group activities or where food will be served however. Service animals excepted, of course.
Female children over the age of 18 are allowed to attend. Husbands and male children of any age are not allowed to attend chapter events. Click here to read RVW guidelines regarding men, children and dogs attending RVW events.
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Do I have to join Cascadia in addition to joining RVW? |
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No. You may belong to RVW without joining a local chapter. Paying the $5 chapter membership fee, however, helps the chapter have a stable base of funding to support its activities, such as paying for this website, paying the substantial deposits that many parks require, and the meals, prizes, decorations, etc. that you will enjoy at many of our events. Additionally, only chapter members are entitled to vote in chapter (officer and By Laws) elections. To join Cascadia, please fill out the New Member Application and send it to the Cascadia Treasurer, Nancy Gerou. |
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What if I don’t own an RV? |
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RVW events are arranged for women interested in, or currently enjoying, the RV lifestyle. Chapter events are typically held in RV parks, many of which offer rental units and/or cabins. Or you may stay nearby in a motel or with friends. Depending on the location of the event, we have had women sleep in tents or in the back of their trucks. So, if you don’t yet own an RV, please inquire about alternate lodging if you would like to join us.
Our Cascadia events are a wonderful educational opportunity for anyone interested in purchasing an RV. Members often offer up the opportunity to view their rigs, thus ensuring knowledge of a wide array of rig types for the potential RV owner. |
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What if I want to bring a friend more than twice? |
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In 2009 the national RVW board implemented a policy by which a member can purchase a "rider" to their membership to enable them to bring a qualifying guest more than twice. It is intended for members to bring a guest who a) is a woman over the age of 18; b) does not live in the member's household; c) will be staying in the member's rig when attending RVW events. To read the intent of the policy and instructions for adding a "rider" to a membership, click here. |
Membership
RVing Women (RVW) is a national organization by and for women who enjoy the RVing lifestyle. The organization includes 17 regional chapters as well as chapters for solo travelers and fulltimers. The Cascadia chapter serves membership in Washington and British Columbia and has nearly 200 members on its roster.
Membership in RVW is $45 per year (plus a $10 processing fee the first year you join). A two-person household membership ($90) may choose to subtract a $20 discount by opting to receive a single subscription to RVW publications.
Cascadia Chapter dues are $5 per year per person and are good for a calendar year. You must first join the national organization before becoming a chapter member. New members contact the Treasurer for an application.
Benefits
Membership in RVW provides many benefits and opportunities for fun and friendship. Those benefits include:
- RVing Information. Rallies, seminars, national convention, online resources, RVing Women magazine
- Friendships and Networking.
- Membership Directory. Our membership directory includes information you can use to connect with a network of women all across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
- Park ’n Stay. Many of our members offer overnight space and hospitality for women on the road. These members are identified in the state listings section of the Membership Directory.
- Discounted Services. Many businesses offer discounts to our members. These savings are available in RV parks and repair shops, for coach components and accessories, full-timers insurance, and others.
Ready to Join?
You can apply for RVW membership quickly and easily online. Once you have joined the national RVW organization, you can join the Cascadia chapter by filling out the New Member Application and sending it to the Cascadia Treasurer, Nancy Gerou. |
