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"WHERE WE ARE THIS
WINTER - 2009"

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MAB Oct 2009 Minutes

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MAB May 2009 Minutes

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MAB May 2008 Minutes
                                                        

"LOOK WHAT WE DID"

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kgroves@mabounders.org
                                                 
                                                            February 2010

    Happy New Year to all !!!  Hopefully, everyone is well.  We are looking
    forward to the new Rally Season and being able to see all of our friends
    again.  This winter has been cold and dreary.  We certainly look forward to
    warm, sunny days and evenings comfortable for campfires.   

    CONGRATULATIONS:
    Everyday heroes were honored in Anderson, Indiana on Saturday, December
    12, 2009 celebrating Madison County's unsung heroes at the "Spirit of
    Anderson Awards".   32 community heroes, out of 400 nominations, were
    honored and split into four categories:  "Heroes of Compassion", "Heroes of
    Courage", "Heroes of Preservation" and "Heroes through Teamwork".  "It
    recognizes the silent heroes in our community," said Mayor Kris Ockomon.  
    "It's our goal to continue recognizing these folks."  Our President, Jerry
    Hardacre, was awarded the "Heroes of Compassion" award.  Our
    congratulations Jerry.  We are very proud of you and are honored to have you
    as our President.










    Jerry Hardacre receives his Spirit of Anderson Award during a ceremony at the Mounds
    Mall Saturday. Center court at the mall was packed as 26 individuals and 6 groups were
    recognized.
    Don Knight / The Herald Bulletin

  MERGER BALLOTS:
    The merger ballots for BOA and BU were mailed out in early January, 2010
    and must be returned and postmarked by March 8, 2010.  Don't forget to
    vote.

   RALLIES:
    It is not too early to make your reservations for the upcoming rallies.  As you
    can see, we still need hosts for July and October, as well as a co-host for
    June.  We are also looking for volunteers to help with the Amana Rally in
    2011.  We need volunteers to help on the committees, such as Food,
    Entertainment, Vendors, Seminars, and other areas.  Please contact Jerry to
    express your interest, as he will be the RallyMaster for Amana 2011.

    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
    BOA Rally in Branson, MO.
    Branson KOA
       Contact Tom Robinson at (618) 558-4197
     (As published in Bounder Beacon)
    NOTE:  We will be preparing a Door Prize Basket for this rally.  
    Please bring your hometown items to the May or June rally so they can
    be included in the basket from MAB.


    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*****

     CARES & CONCERNS:

    Barb Warner has finished her treatments and is doing well.  She misses all of
    us and if she gets her Doctor's permission, they may to go Florida for a while
    this winter.  

    Gail Leonard recovered from her throat surgery and is doing great.

    Connie Bucksot's daughter, Marcella passed away unexpectedly in PA.  She
    leaves behind a husband and three children.  

    Kathy Groves' father had a stroke on January 2, 2010 and is recovering nicely.

    Mariann Yonker, Carol Hardacre's sister-in-law, is undergoing new cancer  
    treatments.  

    Don't forget to email Herb with recipes for the new MAB Cookbook.  He
    needs these by April 1.

    Let's remember to keep our friends and family members in our thoughts and
    prayers.   

                                               Greetings From Stan Zielinski
                                   
    The start of the year brings some trying times for BOA. As many of you know
    the ballots went out for the merger vote between BOA & BU, to be known as
    the Bounder Connection (BC). Also in the packet you received was a copy of
    the new By-Laws for BC. Some may not agree with some of the BY-Laws as
    well as myself, but don’t let that stop you from voting for the merger. The BC
    By-laws will be open for discussion and I say to you keep operating as usual
    until I can get your concerns to the Executive board. The merger vote is just
    the tip of the iceberg. If the vote passes there will be many issues to be
    ironed out before the final structure is set in place. Let there be no mistake
    the merger is a matter of survival for both BOA & BU if we are to have a
    national club. The membership of both clubs would be approx. 1400 strong
    and we all know what that means when hosting a national rally. There is a dead
    line on sending in your vote and comments. I would urge everyone to send
    them in as soon as possible. Happy trails.

                                                                                    Stan Zielinski
                                                                                    North Central VP


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