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                               UPDATED JUNE NEWSLETTER                              

    Summer Greetings to All MAB Members:

    Those present to enjoy the Tievoli Hills Resort in Clarksville, MO on June 17-20,
    2010 were:  Jim & Carolyn Shedenhelm, our hosts, Jerry & Carol Hardacre, co-hosts,
    their grandsons Josiah Hardacre and Austin Swinford, Larry & Jolly Ann Whitener,
    and Bob & Paula Young.   

    Well, we had another great rally.  We were small in numbers but mighty in fun!   Jim &
    Carolyn prepared a very hearty happy hour on Thursday evening with a meal of sloppy
    joes, corn-on-the-cob, potato salad, baked beans, pea salad, in addition to things
    everyone else prepared.  We really did eat well!  On Friday morning Carolyn had
    prepared sausage bites, fresh fruit, cereal, pastry, juice, milk and coffee.  Friday was
    spent exploring Clarksville with its history & the lock and dam.  Lots of quaint shops
    with unusual finds.  Friday evening we all went out to dinner at Eagle’s Bluff Golf
    Center south of Clarksville.  It was very delightful as we had a view of the rolling
    countryside as we ate on the air-conditioned porch.  Then on Saturday morning we had
    a pancake breakfast, and then it was off to Clarksville or Louisiana for more exploring
    or, as the Hardacre’s did with the grandsons, spent the day at Tievoli enjoying all the
    activities available.  They spent the day playing miniature golf, swimming, racket ball,
    basketball, ping-pong, etc.  On Saturday evening we ate at the Port House on the
    resort property.  They had entertainment also available as well as many varieties of
    wine. Thank you to the Shedenhelms for hosting us.  

    CONCERNS:

    Update:  We are so sorry to report that Lowell Hardacre, Jerry's brother, passed
    away unexpectedly on July 20, 2011.  Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his
    family.  Many of you had met Lowell as he was a frequent visitor to our rallies and a
    member of F.M.C.A. Hoosier Cruisers.  Services were held on Saturday, July 24, 2010,
    at Rozelle Johnson Funeral Home, Anderson, IN  with burial at Anderson Memorial
    Park Cemetary.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to I.U. Simon
    Cancer Center, Multiple Myeloma Research, P. O. Box 660245, Indianapolis, IN  
    46266-0245.
    Lowell's obituary:  http://heraldbulletin.com/obituaries/x525979698/Lowell-E-
    Hardacre

    Addie Weast fell in her yard and broke her ankle in three places and will be unable to
    be with us for the rest of the summer.  Her spirits are good but maybe a card or e-
    mail would help in her recovery.

                                            2010 RALLY SCHEDULE

    July 2010 MAB Rally
    MAB has decided to not have a chapter rally this month, but instead to support and
    attend the BOA International Rally in Branson, MO, on July 27-31, 2010.  If you are
    interested in going, please contact Tom or Judy Robinson.  Please remember to bring
    your items for the door prizes.  These should be items that you would enjoy getting.

    July 27 - 31, 2010
    BOA International Rally
    KOA
    Branson, MO
    Registration form is in the current Bounder Beacon or contact Judy Robinson.

    From Jean Zielinski:  For all MAB members attending the Branson rally, I would like
    to extend an invitation to join in on a potluck dinner to be held on Thursday, July 29
    at 5:00 p.m. at the Zielinski campsite.  We will provide all the meat (hamburgers,
    hotdogs, sausage and chicken), with all of the fixins (ketcup, mustard, etc.) buns and
    paper goods (plates, silverware & napkins).  So all you will have to bring is a dish to
    pass (salad, dessert, etc.), something to drink and you will also need a chair and if you
    have, a snack table.  Please let me know if you will attend so that I may plan
    accordingly.  Email: jean1126@comcast.net

    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.”   

    Also, if you find someone that would be willing to help sponsor an evenings
    entertainment for say $1000.00 or so, let Jan Israelson or Carol Hardacre know.

    “Building a better you is the first step to building a better America”
                                                                    By Zig Ziglar

                                      President’s Corner

    A hardy thank you goes to all who have stepped up to the plate and have volunteered to
    help make our Amana Colonies BOA/BU Rally a huge success.    We are really excited
    about the progress we have made toward the upcoming rally. I hope the rest of the
    committees are having equal success.   We will need everyone to participate in the
    preparation and/or execution of this event.

    If you are planning to go early or stay late to the BOA/BU International Rally this
    month in Branson, then it is recommended you call now and make those arrangements.
    Call Branson KOA 800-562-4177.  Also, we would like to have a “Happy Hour” for
    MAB members and prospective members at Branson, so come prepared!

    Thank you to Paula Young who has volunteered to make a poster advertising our Amana
    Rally in May 2011 at the Branson Rally.

    I have been reviewing the membership records and have found that MAB membership
    has remained around 50 members for the last 9 years.  I am proud to say we have been
    very consistent as members drop out, for whatever reason, we have been able to
    replace them.  We have tried to maintain a Family atmosphere as a friendly and caring
    group.

    We are looking forward to seeing many of you at Branson.

    Safe Travels,
    Jerry L. Hardacre

            “Every day is a new day unless we drag in the past.”
                                                                    By Kaya K. Hughes

    Safe & Happy Boundering,
    Carol M. Hardacre
    Substitute Editor

                               
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    Kathy Groves
    Newsletter Editor/Webmaster
    kgroves@mabounders.org
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