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Wisconsin Camper's Association

50 Years of Promoting Family Camping!

About WCA

Maurice & Lillian Price
Former Members of the
Madison Capitol City Campers

Introducing Lillian and Maurice Price, who this year will celebrate 40 years as members of WCA. Maurice recalls that, in 1964 Catherine and Forest Block recruited them into the Madison Capital City Camper's chapter. The Prices joined WCA at the June Campvention, which was held at the Evergreen Campground in Wildwood. Registration fees were $2.25 per family! At that time, Madison Capital City had about 100 families in the chapter.

Shortly after they became members, the Madison chapter hosted a Mid-Winter Ball. Lillian and Maurice became involved in the organization and helped wherever they could. The Mid-Winter Ball was held at the Momona Grove Community Center and the evening was most memorable! The temperatures dived to 30˚ below zero and everything from water pipes to automobiles froze. A very challenging evening for all concerned!

In 1968 Lillian and Maurice joined the Portage Yellow Thunder Ramblers, and once again the Prices became active in their chapter. In 1971 Portage hosted the June Campvention at Veteran's Park in Portage. The Prices were instrumental in organizing the Campvention and with the help of the chapter hosted a very successful Campvention. That year, 426 units with 1,588 people attended Campvention. The Portage members served beer, soda, hot dogs, candy, and ice cream from the concession stand. Lillian recalls that, it was exceptionally hot on Saturday, and they ran out of everything! For all of their hard work, the chapter made a profit of $217. Entertainment for the weekend included square dancing plus two dance bands. The cost of the adult band was $85.00, and the teen band was a mere $25.00!

Maurice's organizational skills were put to work again in 1993 with the planning of Portage Yellow Thunder Rambler's 25th anniversary. Former members were invited and the celebration was held at Camp Dakota near Portage. Lillian and Maurice are still very active in their chapter, where Maurice is serving his 35th year as Delegate. Lillian was chapter secretary for about ten years. They both attend the Board of Director Meetings and unless they are out of town participate in the bowling events, Spring Fling (formerly Delegates Dinner), and Campventions.

Maurice and Lillian recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Brother Fritz and his wife Sally, commend Lillian and Maurice for their continued support of WCA. When you see any of the Prices at a WCA function, please stop and talk with them. The Prices treasure the friendships they have made over the years and enjoy meeting new members.

First presented in the May/June 2004 issue of The Camper's Embers, WCA's official bi-monthly publication.