Updated JULY 2010
Greetings to All MAB Members:
A large number of MAB members attended the BOA International Rally in Branson, MO July
27 - 30, 2011. The Branson Rally was very nice. A chance to meet up with old friends and
make a new one or two along the way. Most of the Rally centered around the local
entertainment that Branson has to offer as well as a fantastic dinner on Friday night. The
usual BOA ice cream social and business meeting was held and there were many...many door
prizes given away. Some MAB members had the pleasure of playing a round of golf with the
BOA President, Franz Singer. All and all, a good attendance with visitors from 8 or 9
chapters and as far away as California. In attendance from MAB were: Larry & Jolly
Whitener, Bob & Paula Young, Jerry & Carol Hardacre, Joe & Tommie Nash, Jean & Barb
Zielinski, Gale & Joan Scheller, Melvin & Nancy Coy, Ron & Mickie Alberter, Rick & Kathy
Groves, Dan & Niecy Milner, Jim & Carolyn Shedenhelm, Tom & Judy Robinson, Herb & Sue
Feltner, Alice, Scott & Jodi Blind and our brand new members, John & Rosemary Weisbruch
from Crystal Lake, IL. Welcome to John & Rosemary.
There was a discussion about next years International Rally being held in Amana Iowa, at the
"Amana Colonies" attraction. This will be a BOA and BU combined rally and a much larger
attendance is expected. The Amana Rally will get back to some good old rally fun with
vendors, seminars, some great food and 3 nights of entertainment and even a golf outing for
those so motivated. The Mid-America Bounders chapter of BOA will be the host chapter and
information about the rally can be found on our web site at www.mabounders.org. The page is
under construction so check back often. As information develops over the next few months,
it will be posted on the BOA web site and BU's web site as well. Everyone should plan to
attend and make this a grand affair.
Please be advised that the members directory has temporarily been taken off-line.
If you need any information from that directory, please contact one of the Club
officers.
2010 RALLY SCHEDULE
August 26 - 29, 2010
Silver Creek RV Resort
1141 North 34th Avenue
Mears, MI 49436
866-401-4592
www.silvercreekrv.com
Please make reservations with the hosts by July 25, 2010 at 989-845-4768. Do not contact
the RV Resort. The host fee is $10 per person and the 2 night camping fee of $20 per night.
We will be guests of MOB. This is hosted by Randy & Susie DeGeus. An added attraction
for those willing and able to arrive early, they have arranged a tour of a local dairy farm and
processing plant on Wednesday Aug. 25, 2010 at 3:00 pm for $6.00 per person. Please
make reservations with the hosts by July 25, 2010, at 989-845-4768. Do not contact the
RV Resort. The host fee is $10.00 per person. The camping fee is $20.00 per night. Make
check payable to Randy DeGeus and mail to 902 W. Broad, Chesaning, MI 48616.
DIRECTIONS to Silver Creek Rv Resort:
US 31 35 miles north of Muskegon, exit at Hart/Mears exit (Bus 31) mile 149 Upon
exiting turn west to Mears first stop (1 mile) turn left onto 56th Ave. Go about ½ mile to
flashing stop light in Mears turn right (W) toward Silver Lake Go about 2 miles to stop sign
and turn left onto 34th Ave. Silver Creek Rv Resort is 1 mile on your right. The campground
gate is locked at 11:00 PM.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 2:30pm Tour COUNTRY DAIRY ($6.00 per person)
Many grocery stores carry the Dairy’s products (milk, cheese, ICE CREAM). Near the tour’
s beginning is the Country Dairy Deli (sandwiches, ice cream, etc.). Those wishing not to take
the tour have a place to wait.
Friday – August 27, 2010 9:30am Pontoon ride (weather permitting)
5:.00pm Dinner Sandwiches: Ham, Turkey, Cheese. The Grill will be warm so hot sandwiches
can be made.
Saturday – August 28, 2010 8:30am Breakfast: Pancakes and bacon
10:00 MOB Meeting
5:00pm Potluck Dinner “Pit Roasted Turkey”, potatoes & corn will be provided. Please bring
a dish to pass.
Sunday – August 29, 2010 Goodbyes – Wishing all a safe trip home.
September 16 - 19, 2010
Hosted by: Whitener & Young
Kentuckiana Kampground & Opry
Hopedale, IL
309-449-3274
www.kentuckianahome.com
Reservations need to be made by August 1, 2010. A $28 deposit needs to be made by
that date. Phone ( 309 449-3274 ) or on-line
( www.kentuckianahome.com ). Send the deposit to: Kentuckiana, 27585 Kentuckiana Rd.,
Mackinaw, IL 61755. They do not accept credit cards. Please make your reservations
directly with the campground. Please notify Whiteners or Youngs to let them know you are
signed up.
October 14 - 17, 2010
Hosted by Zielinski & Groves
Elkhart Campround (in Elkhart, IN)
574-264-2914
www.elkhartcampground.com
The cost per night is $32.00. The campground will honor the price for dates before and
after the rally. Anyone wishing to attend the rally should call the campground directly and
can speak with Dita Patel to make their reservations. They need to let her know that they
are part of Mid-America Bounders. Presently, we have 20 sites being held. The theme will
be Halloween and more details to come at a later date.
May 17 - 20, 2011
BOA/BU International Rally
Amana Colonies
Amana, IA
We are progressing nicely on the planning of this rally. We have the food finalized with the
hard work of Jerry & Joyce Borkoski. Entertainment is not completely finalized, but we
have several good possibilities to choose from. Many other facets are coming together but
we still need everyone to help in other areas.
Joan Clay & Judy Hansen have volunteered to be co-chairs of the Book Sale & Craft Tables.
They are asking anyone who would be willing to donate paperback and hard covered books to
bring them to the rallies. Hansen’s will collect them and Clay’s will be at the October rally to
pick them up. The profits from this sale will be donated to our charity for the year 2011 so
they are hoping for a great variety of books for this event. They have also volunteered to be
in charge of the craft sale so anyone who would like to participate please let Joan know at
acgram926@aol.com and advise her of what kind of craft you would like to sell to the general
public. Each one will be given a table to use for selling their items. Each crafter will be in
charge of their own items and will be responsible for their own money. So lets spread the
word and get some “crafty people.”
Please check the web page at www.mabounders.org/amanarally for updates and needed
information.
PRESIDENT'S CORNER
The Branson Rally had a different format than most rallies, but was still a success. I want to
thank Tom & Judy Robinson and the Rallyroos Volunteer Chapter for doing a good job with
this rally. I also want thank Jean and Barbara Zielinski for the cook out that they hosted
for all the MAB members. I was very pleased to see that MAB had the largest number in
attendance with 14 members, and we gained a new member making the total 15.
Looking ahead, I am really excited with the progress of the plans for the BOA/BU
International Rally in May. We have the entertainment finalized, the food plans are secured,
the schedule is moving along and many other facets are shaping up. There is still a lot of
work to be done, but the plans are coming along nicely. If you have not volunteered for a job
thus far, there will be several jobs that will needed during the rally. I want everyone to
check your area for items that are unique to your area and bring them to the rally for door
prize baskets.
I have been sending out invitations to new Bounder owners that have bought Bounders from
2008 on to the present. Anyone that owns a Bounder motor home is welcome to come to this
rally. If you know of anyone that fits this category, invite them to come. I will be looking
for a progress report from all committees at the coming rallies.
Carol and I are looking forward to the final three MAB rallies. The August MOB/MAB rally
should be very interesting at the sand dunes along Lake Michigan. September at Kentuckiana
is always a nice rally, and the October rally in Elkhart, IN should be a lot of fun with the
Halloween theme.
Looking forward to seeing all of you at any or all of the final three MAB rallies.
Happy Boundering,
Jerry L. Hardacre
Please excuse the lateness of this newsletter. Your newsletter editor has undergone
some extensive foot surgery, but is back on the road to recovery.
Kathy Groves
Newsletter Editor/Webmaster
kgroves@mabounders.org