December 9, 2009


    We gathered, we laughed, and we did what we do best, we ate.  Bob & Jan Israelson  hosted our
    December Luncheon, in Indianapolis, on December 7, at the Lawrence Twsp. Fire Station
    conference room.  Fazoli's Italian Restaurant prepared our meal and a great time was had by
    all.  Thanks to Jan & Bob for a job well done.  This tradition was started by 3 or 4 of our
    members in their homes a few years ago.  We have now grown to an average of 20 attendees or
    more.











    Those attending included:  Bob & Jan Israelson, Jerry & Carol Hardacre, Jim & Nina Francis,
    Rick & Kathy Groves, Herb & Sue Feltner, Jim & Connie Bucksot, Alice Blind, Tom & Judy
    Robinson, Joe & Tommie Nash, Larry & Jolly Whitener, Dan & Barbara Burns, and new members,
    Bruce & Beth Bailey from Daleville, IN.

    We are incorporating some parts of the October Newsletter here in order to update it.  You
    may read the October Newsletter in it's entirety in the Newsletter Archive.  Please help keep
    us informed of news of our members so that we may share with everyone and we will post
    updates regularly.

                      Cares & Concerns

    We have received an email from Barb Werner.  She is feeling good.  She appreciates all the
    calls, cards and prayers from her MAB friends.  She and Bob have a new grandson, Teague
    Young, born on Sept. 20 and weighed almost 9 lbs.  Update:  We understand Barbara is still
    feeling good and we continue to keep her in our prayers.

    Congratulations to Tom Robinson, Jolly Whitener and Herb Feltner.  Tom is the newly elected
    Executive Vice-President of BOA, Jolly is the newly elected Secretary of BOA and Herb has
    been appointed Editor of the Bounder Beacon.  We are very proud that they are members of
    MAB and wish them all the best in their new positions.  

    Herb Feltner has a new email address.  Jan Israelson also has a new email address.
    Please check the roster for these updates.

   George & Patti Stavropolus have a new phone number and address.  
  They have moved from Anderson, IN to Fishers, IN.

    Alice Blind has been a little under the weather.  She had been hospitalized for a little while, but
    is now home recuperating.  It was great seeing her at the Luncheon.

    Gail Leonard is home recuperating after throat surgery on December 2.  She has    advised that
    the surgery was a little more than she expected, but that she is feeling good.

    Dave & Georgia Czerniak have a new grandbaby, #12,  Isabele Ann, born 12/2/09
     at 3:25 EST, 6Lbs. 12 oz. and 19 1/2 inches.  Mom and baby are doing fine.  
       
    We are still collecting recipes to be printed in the new MAB cookbook.  Please send them to
    Kathy or Herb.   Herb will be starting the printing around the 1st of April.
    Update:  We have received very few recipes at this date.  Please mail or email your favorite
    recipes.

    We would like to hear what everyone is doing this winter. Please take a minute and let us know at
    kgroves@mabounders.org.  We would like to have this information by the middle of December so
    that we can post by the end of the year. Where We Are This Winter - 2009

        Check out Facebook.com, you will be surprised how many of our members are there.

                                              Welcome New Members

    John & Sharon Harding   - It is with sadness that we report that Sharon passed away in
    Anderson, IN on October 31, 2009.  Our sympathies to John & family.

    Michael Leamy & Debra Young, Greenfield, IN

   Bruce & Beth Bailey, Daleville, IN

  Dr. John & Vanessa Smith, Hoffman Estates, IL

                                                  2010 Rally Schedule

    May 20 - 23, 2010
    Hosted by: Hansens & MAB Exec. Committee
    Amana RV Park, Amana, IA
    Reservations:  800-471-7616
    www.amanarvpark.com
    After you have made your reservation, please contact Judy Hansen by phone or email to let her
    know you are attending.  Let’s have a good turnout as this will be a regular campout and a
    planning session for the 2011 National Rally that MAB will be hosting.  More information to
    follow.

    June 17 - 20, 2010
    Hosted by: Shedenhelm
    Clarksville, MO

    *****July 15 - 18, 2010 - Open******

    July 27 -31, 2010
    International Rally
    Branson, MO

    August 26 - 29, 2010
    Guests of MOB
    Silver Creek RV Resort
    1141 North 34th Ave.
    Mears, MI
    www.silvercreekrv.com

    September  16 - 19, 2010
    Hosted by:  Whitener & Young
    Kentuckiana Kampground & Opry
    Hopedale, IL
    www.kentuckianahome.com
    309-449-3274

    *****October 14 - 17, 2010 - Open*****


                                         HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL

                                                        Kathy Groves, Newsletter Editor