Useful Terms
To Assist newer members, and as a reminder to some older ones listed below are some expressions used on rallies, with explanations of their meanings.
American Supper: - Each family to bring enough food for themselves to add to a communal buffet.
Nogging and Natter: - An informal get together with other ralliers, usually in or near the marshals awning.
National Rally: - All the other 72 Centres get together to compete in Sports, Handicrafts, Hobbies etc. Plus a variety of evening entertainment.
A follow on: - After the National, a chance to unwind and relax.
Southern Centres: - Similar but smaller than the National, a rally organised by the 7 South Eastern centres and held every 2 years.
Communal BBQ: - Cook and eat your meal in the company of others.
Birthday Rally: - A lively weekend to celebrate the Centre's Birthday.
Charity Rally: - Centre Members running stalls and games to raise money for the Centre Charity.
Youth Rally: - Similar to the Charity Rally but organised by the Youth Council for their Charity.
Harvest Supper: - Marshals organise a sit down meal. On Sunday there will be an auction of fresh and cooked produce donated by members - proceeds to Centre Charity.
Christmas Dance: - To start the festive season. Bring your Christmas Cards for other Centre members attending as the Youth will deliver them for you (1p post).
Flagpole: - Usually 11am on Sunday. A chance for the chairman to pass on the latest news etc. The Youth serve coffee and tea (20p) and open the Tuck Shop.
Notice Board: - Read this for general information - also items for sale etc.
Dinner Dance: - The 'posh' do of the year. Black Tie and Party Dresses.
The Marshal: - The person who's doing all the hard work. Knows everything about anything to do with the Rally - any doubts or problems they are the people to ask and works best if they feel appreciated. So say thanks before you go.
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