| NEWSLETTER |
| MID-AMERICA BOUNDERS |
| MID-AMERICA BOUNDERS |
| MID-AMERICA BOUNDERS |
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
 |
| MINUTES ARCHIVE MAB August 2010 Minutes MAB May 2010 Minutes Older Minutes may be obtained from the Club Secretary. |
"LOOK WHAT WE DID" Please submit "pictures" of changes, upgrades, boo-boos and renovations made to your beloved Bounder to kgroves@mabounders.org |
| NEEDED: ANGEL BUS VOLUNTEERS |
JANUARY 2012
Greetings to all our Bounder friends and Bounders of America. It is
finally winter here in the mid-west and our Bounders are outside shivering
and being covered with snow. We can’t be discouraged though, spring is
not too far off and Seiverville is not that far away. The snow will be
melted and the warm sunshine will stop the shivering. A quick wash and a
methodical checking of vitals and we are all off to another unforgettable
adventure and another International BOA rally. I can’t wait!
Mid-America Bounders gathered once again this year at our traditional
pilgrimage and Christmas celebration. Our thanks go out to Bob and Jan
Israelson for hosting our luncheon. Bob entertained us all with his
collection of antique and collectable guns while Jan made us all feel
welcome into their beautiful home. We had a wonderful catered lunch and
a few hours to catch up on all the latest news. It is amazing how much
catching up there is since our October rally but we managed to fill the
time with warm and friendly fellowship. In attendance were Jerry and
Carol Hardacre, Herb and Sue Feltner, Jim and Nina Francis, Larry and
Jolly Whitener, Rick and Kathy Groves, Bob and Jan Israelson, Bruce and
Beth Bailey.
CONCERNS:
We are sad to report that Kathy's Dad, Joe, passed away on
Thanksgiving Day. He so enjoyed accompanying us on rallies and getting to
spend time with each and everyone of you. He certainly will be missed.
We thank all of your for the prayers and thoughts.
We need to keep Tommie Nash in our prayers. She has some challenging
medical issues.
Please let our Sunshine Girl, Joan Clay, know of any other concerns.
The Mid-America Bounders 2012 rally schedule did not become final by
the end of the 2011 camping season. Several of our rallies are set
however and I would like to share with everyone where we will be traveling
this year.
2012 Rally Schedule
May 8 - 11, 2012 - Bounders of America Rally
Sevierville, Tennessee at the River Plantation RV Park. See Bounder
Beacon for details and reservation form.
June 21 - 24, 2012 - Knoxville, IL
Hosts Joe and Tommie Nash with Russ and Nancy Pearson as co-hosts.
This Rally is at the Galesburg East Holiday Trav-l Park at 1081 U.S.
HWY 150 E. Knoxville, IL 61448 Phone - 309 289-2267. Knoxville is a
close suburb of Galesburg, IL. We have full hook-ups and pull-through
sites. Plenty of 30 amp sites, but 50 amp.is limited. Price for this rally
will be $32.40 per night (plus rally fees of $7.50 per person as usual).
This is a big week-end in Galesburg with the feature event being the
Annual Galesburg Railroad Days. Owners of the RV Park are Stan and
Judy Herrick. The park closed for the season at the end of Oct. and will
re-open April 1st. Reservations may be made any time, but would prefer
starting April 1st. Their cancellation policy is quite fair and liberal, so
please make reservations knowing that if emergencies arise you would be
able to cancel.
July 19 - 22, 2012 - TBA
August 24 - 26, 2012 - Frankenmuth, MI
Combined rally with MOB at Frankenmuth Jellystone Park, 1339 Weiss St,
Frankenmuth, MI 48734. Please contact the campground by July 10,
2012. Our rate is $42.00 per night, (regular rate is $61.00 per night).
One night deposit is due. reservations@www.frankenmuthjellystone.com
Phone- 989 652-6668 Reservations may be made after Jan. 1st and by
July 10th.
September 19 - 23, 2012 - TBA
Possibly Door County WI
October 18 - 21, 2012 - ST. Charles, MO
Hosts - Jolly Ann and Larry Whitener, co-hosts - Bob and Paula Young.
This rally will be at Sundermeier RV Park, 111 Transit Street, St.
Charles, MO 63301 Phone 800-929-0832 and 636-940-0111 www.
sundermeierrvpark.com. The rate for the rally will be $35 per night for
Thurs., Fri. and Sat. Early or late nights will be $51.75 (pull-thru) or
$47.25 (back-in). (Reg. rates are $57.50 pull-thru / $52.50 back in.)
We will have the use of the Event room for meetings and get-togethers.
Those of us who attended in Oct. 2008 will remember that this is a very
nice facility. This is a nice park and there is so much to do in the St.
Louis / St. Charles area.
Finally, in an effort to fight boredom this winter, I have taken on a
research project to produce a list of names that many of us have given to
our GPS equipment. I am convinced there is a little person that has taken
up residence in each and every one of these devices. That little person
has a voice and in my case, has a mind and personality of its own. Yes,
Kathy and I have named our Garmin “Ethel”. The name Ethel for our
purposes, came from the movie “On Golden Pond”. Katharine Hepburn
(Ethel Thayer) played opposite Henry Fonda in this wonderful movie which
has become my favorite movie of all times. Ethel Thayer….sounds like I’m
lisping doesn’t it? At any rate, our GPS has a shaky little voice like
Katharine Hepburn and I just like calling her Ethel when we have our little
conversations. Like…(Ethel) ”Make a left turn 100 ft.” (Me) “Are you
sure?” (Ethel) “Recalculating” (Me) “I would hope so” (Ethel) “Make a
U turn” (Me) …Well, you answer this one! Now for your help. Send me
the loving name of your GPS device and a brief story on how you came
about your name selection. I will put this together and somewhere down
the road we will have a little fun! Send responses to rgroves@mabounders.
org.
That’s it for now from Mid-America. Look forward to seeing everyone in
May.
Rick Groves
President, Mid-America Bounders
Please be sure to notify Paula Young of anything that should be included in
the newsletter!! Contact her by e-mail - alzagram@yahoo.com, or phone -
309 755-7674 or cell - 309 781-1537.
Greetings to all our Bounder friends and Bounders of America. It is
finally winter here in the mid-west and our Bounders are outside shivering
and being covered with snow. We can’t be discouraged though, spring is
not too far off and Seiverville is not that far away. The snow will be
melted and the warm sunshine will stop the shivering. A quick wash and a
methodical checking of vitals and we are all off to another unforgettable
adventure and another International BOA rally. I can’t wait!
Mid-America Bounders gathered once again this year at our traditional
pilgrimage and Christmas celebration. Our thanks go out to Bob and Jan
Israelson for hosting our luncheon. Bob entertained us all with his
collection of antique and collectable guns while Jan made us all feel
welcome into their beautiful home. We had a wonderful catered lunch and
a few hours to catch up on all the latest news. It is amazing how much
catching up there is since our October rally but we managed to fill the
time with warm and friendly fellowship. In attendance were Jerry and
Carol Hardacre, Herb and Sue Feltner, Jim and Nina Francis, Larry and
Jolly Whitener, Rick and Kathy Groves, Bob and Jan Israelson, Bruce and
Beth Bailey.
CONCERNS:
We are sad to report that Kathy's Dad, Joe, passed away on
Thanksgiving Day. He so enjoyed accompanying us on rallies and getting to
spend time with each and everyone of you. He certainly will be missed.
We thank all of your for the prayers and thoughts.
We need to keep Tommie Nash in our prayers. She has some challenging
medical issues.
Please let our Sunshine Girl, Joan Clay, know of any other concerns.
The Mid-America Bounders 2012 rally schedule did not become final by
the end of the 2011 camping season. Several of our rallies are set
however and I would like to share with everyone where we will be traveling
this year.
2012 Rally Schedule
May 8 - 11, 2012 - Bounders of America Rally
Sevierville, Tennessee at the River Plantation RV Park. See Bounder
Beacon for details and reservation form.
June 21 - 24, 2012 - Knoxville, IL
Hosts Joe and Tommie Nash with Russ and Nancy Pearson as co-hosts.
This Rally is at the Galesburg East Holiday Trav-l Park at 1081 U.S.
HWY 150 E. Knoxville, IL 61448 Phone - 309 289-2267. Knoxville is a
close suburb of Galesburg, IL. We have full hook-ups and pull-through
sites. Plenty of 30 amp sites, but 50 amp.is limited. Price for this rally
will be $32.40 per night (plus rally fees of $7.50 per person as usual).
This is a big week-end in Galesburg with the feature event being the
Annual Galesburg Railroad Days. Owners of the RV Park are Stan and
Judy Herrick. The park closed for the season at the end of Oct. and will
re-open April 1st. Reservations may be made any time, but would prefer
starting April 1st. Their cancellation policy is quite fair and liberal, so
please make reservations knowing that if emergencies arise you would be
able to cancel.
July 19 - 22, 2012 - TBA
August 24 - 26, 2012 - Frankenmuth, MI
Combined rally with MOB at Frankenmuth Jellystone Park, 1339 Weiss St,
Frankenmuth, MI 48734. Please contact the campground by July 10,
2012. Our rate is $42.00 per night, (regular rate is $61.00 per night).
One night deposit is due. reservations@www.frankenmuthjellystone.com
Phone- 989 652-6668 Reservations may be made after Jan. 1st and by
July 10th.
September 19 - 23, 2012 - TBA
Possibly Door County WI
October 18 - 21, 2012 - ST. Charles, MO
Hosts - Jolly Ann and Larry Whitener, co-hosts - Bob and Paula Young.
This rally will be at Sundermeier RV Park, 111 Transit Street, St.
Charles, MO 63301 Phone 800-929-0832 and 636-940-0111 www.
sundermeierrvpark.com. The rate for the rally will be $35 per night for
Thurs., Fri. and Sat. Early or late nights will be $51.75 (pull-thru) or
$47.25 (back-in). (Reg. rates are $57.50 pull-thru / $52.50 back in.)
We will have the use of the Event room for meetings and get-togethers.
Those of us who attended in Oct. 2008 will remember that this is a very
nice facility. This is a nice park and there is so much to do in the St.
Louis / St. Charles area.
Finally, in an effort to fight boredom this winter, I have taken on a
research project to produce a list of names that many of us have given to
our GPS equipment. I am convinced there is a little person that has taken
up residence in each and every one of these devices. That little person
has a voice and in my case, has a mind and personality of its own. Yes,
Kathy and I have named our Garmin “Ethel”. The name Ethel for our
purposes, came from the movie “On Golden Pond”. Katharine Hepburn
(Ethel Thayer) played opposite Henry Fonda in this wonderful movie which
has become my favorite movie of all times. Ethel Thayer….sounds like I’m
lisping doesn’t it? At any rate, our GPS has a shaky little voice like
Katharine Hepburn and I just like calling her Ethel when we have our little
conversations. Like…(Ethel) ”Make a left turn 100 ft.” (Me) “Are you
sure?” (Ethel) “Recalculating” (Me) “I would hope so” (Ethel) “Make a
U turn” (Me) …Well, you answer this one! Now for your help. Send me
the loving name of your GPS device and a brief story on how you came
about your name selection. I will put this together and somewhere down
the road we will have a little fun! Send responses to rgroves@mabounders.
org.
That’s it for now from Mid-America. Look forward to seeing everyone in
May.
Rick Groves
President, Mid-America Bounders
Please be sure to notify Paula Young of anything that should be included in
the newsletter!! Contact her by e-mail - alzagram@yahoo.com, or phone -
309 755-7674 or cell - 309 781-1537.