FMCA Family Renunion

I've been asked how the club can camp together in the volunteer area at the Indianapolis rally. Each member should register as usual selecting their area of choice ie electric, full generator, partial generator etc and pay the indicated fee. I am assuming most attending members will assist the club in its responsibility to man the FMCA store as volunteers. We then need you to let me know you are attending the rally so you can be added to the volunteer list. There is no pay for this volunteer service. This will then be submitted and you will receive additional credentials. Volunteers will enter the grounds on Friday. We will work out a way to caravan into the grounds so we can be together as much as possible. If you are unable to caravan with us you should still be close enough for convenient happy hour gathering. This is a great opportunity to attend a national rally very close to home. I'm looking forward to seeing all of you there. Rick Hahn

Off to the Races - May Rally

All Hoosier Cruisers are invited to a fun filled weekend in Vevay and Madison Indiana. The Wessels and Rusters have planned a variety of activities that should appeal to everyone.

On Thursday, May 3rd, members will arrive at the Follow the River Campground that is a first class facility that offers long concrete pads and full service hook-ups at each site. We will also have the use of the meeting room that is air-conditioned or heated, and have access to a large projection screen which we plan to use to see the Kentucky Derby at no additional charge. All members attending are invited to participate in an optional dinner at Mo’s Steakhouse in Vevay.

Friday will begin with a pitch-in breakfast in the meeting room at 9:00 a.m. Steve Ruster has agreed to have the coffee going by 8:00 for those early risers. After breakfast members may visit the two museums in Vevay at no charge. Coupons will be provided in your welcome bags from Vevay. Members can car pool to the museums and explore them at their own pace. Other possible sites of interest include the Belterra Casino, Markland locks, Danner’s Hardware and Village Gift Shop, Ridge Winery, Dutch discount and scenic driving tours. Lunch is on your own, but plan to attend the “Haystack” dinner in the meeting room. If you have never tried a “Haystack” you are in for a treat. After dinner members will go to Vevay for the monthly festival where there will be live entertainment and free carriage rides. What Fun!

Saturday will start with Nancy’s “World Famous Homemade Donuts”. The rest of the day will be spent in Madison with shopping and tours. Members may participate in a “Behind the Scenes” tour of the Lanier home and/or visit the Shrewsbury-Winkle home which has a free standing staircase which is an architectural wonder. After a busy day in Madison members will return for a “happy hour” before dinner which is “Kentucky” fried chicken with the clubs great cooks providing the sides. The campground will also have the telecast Kentucky Derby shown on a large screen in the meeting room. Continuing with the derby fun members are encouraged to wear their own Kentucky Derby hats (the wilder the better). The day will end with our own derby with the winners receiving prizes.

On Sunday, a continental breakfast will be provided and the club has been invited to attend a rural church service at 10:30 which is next to the campground.

Click on the registration below to sign-up for this event:

The Wessels and Rusters are looking forward to seeing all of you after this year’s winter adventures.

I Received the Following From Jane and Ernie Clashman

HI! Another sad passing of a Hoosier Crusier. John Willaman died February 11, 2012.
Click on the link below for his obituary.

John and Jackie were members of the Hoosier Crusiers a few years ago.
They did some full timing and also were venders at FMCA conventions and rallies.

Ernie and Jane
http://www.archerweston.com/obituaries.htm

May Rally - Vevay, IN - May 3rd

It may seem hard to believe, but spring is just around the corner. The Wessels and Rusters have planned an exciting weekend beginning Thursday, May 3rd. The rally is going to be held in Vevay, Indiana, a little town in southern Indiana. This year we will be camping at Follow the River Campground. The facilities are excellent and the club will have the use of a large meeting room that is heated. This will be a real plus since it is hard to predict what the weather will be like in May.

As the coaches arrive they will be parked on large cement pads that provide full hook-up. That evening members can elect to join others and have dinner at Mo’s Steakhouse. The campground meeting room will be available for those who want to share their experiences this winter or maybe play a few hands of cards.

Friday will begin with a pitch-in breakfast. The club has great cooks and it is a delight to share in the good food. After breakfast members can visit the Switzerland County Historical Museum and the Life on the Ohio Museum. All members will receive coupons for free admission to the museums. Members will be treated to a “haystack” dinner in the meeting room. If you haven’t had a “haystack” before it is a mouthwatering delight. After dinner Hoosier Cruisers will be able to enjoy the night life of Vevay. The town will provide live local entertainment and free carriage rides.

The next day starts with the “world famous donuts” prepared by Nancy Ruster. Last year they were a great hit. There is nothing like fresh donuts. The rest of the day will be spent in nearby Madison where members may take a tour of the power plant or take a behind the scenes tour of the Lanier home. For those who have visited Madison before, some may just enjoy shopping and touring the town of Madison.

 Returning to the campground late afternoon, plan to enjoy the Kentucky Derby and participate in a happy hour. To make this celebration even more fun, members are asked to wear their derby hat. The derby just wouldn’t be the derby without the over the top hats that are worn by derby goers. Dinner will include Kentucky fried chicken with members providing the side dishes. We will watch the Kentucky Derby on a big screen and root for our favorite horse. To continue the festivities we will have our own horse races in the clubhouse with winners receiving prizes.

On Sunday members can attend a church service at a church next to the campground.

We are looking forward to seeing all our friends who are certain to have many tales about their adventures this winter. Hope to see you all at the spring rally.

Hoosier Cruisers Winter Gather

It’s that time of year again and the weather here in Florida has been great. Sandy and I are looking forward to the Hoosier Cruisers winter gathering. For all you snowbirds and anyone traveling in the Florida area we will have a Hoosier Cruisers luncheon on Thursday February 16th from 11:00-3:00p.m. at Sun N’ Fun RV resort in Sarasota, Florida. Many of you will remember the wonderful luncheon served the last couple of years by the resort staff. You may also be interested in the new multimillion dollar lifestyle center constructed since last year. A video can be viewed on line at the Sun N’ Fun website. If any of you would like to come for a few days just call the office and ask for Elaine. Identify yourselves as Hoosier Cruisers and it may help. Feel free to contact me via e-mail or phone and I’ll do all I can to assist you. We will need a head count to make adequate arraignments so let me know as soon as you can if you can make it. We will also be sending an e-mail with this information as well. The following address and number are for the resort. Hope to see you all soon, Rick and Sandy Hahn.
Sun N’ Fun, 7125 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, Fl. 34240 . 800-843-2421
Take I-75 to exit 210 and head East for approximately one mile to entrance on left.

Sad News About One of Our Own

I received the following e-mail from Jane and Ernie Clashman.

We recieved a call from Sharion Matheny tonight. Russell (Bud) Myers passed away early this morning. 2:30 am.
Mary Belle is doing ok..

Bud will be at the Weaver and Randolph Funeral Home in Clayton, IN. 4712 Pennsylvania Street, 317-539-4567
Calling hours are Friday, Jan. 6th. 4 to 8 pm.

Funeral service will be Saturday Jan. 7th at 10:30 am.
As of 8:20pm Wed. Ernie and I could not find Bud listed with the Funeral Home. His name did come up, no other information. If we find out more we will let you know. Keep the family in your prayers. Jane and Ernie

Hoosier Cruisers Gather For Christmas Fellowship

For those that couldn’t travel to Anderson there was a Northern Christmas dinner held Saturday in Napanee and it was a great event. Those of you that attended the Bremen rally a year ago might remember a great meal at Mullets Amish restaurant. Well they did it again. After Denny Filson offered the blessing we all sat down. I was at the end of the table that the family style meal began and my eyes got big when a large bowl of homemade mashed potatoes was presented followed by chicken and noodles. The green beans followed and I was happy. As I started to take my first bite a platter of roast beef appeared. Wow I thought and helped myself. Just as I was about to partake again the most wonderful fried chicken was presented. Oh I’m so weak. Add to this the best just baked yeast rolls and five different pies and I guess you could say we were in dinning heaven. Our hosts the DeCausemakers and Schumakers planned an enjoyable afternoon with a unique gift exchange which had us all spinning around and wonderful entertainment of Holiday songs and sing along by our newest Hoosier Cruiser Dane Bailey, the Singing Auctioneer. We were pleased Dane and his wife Christina were able to attend their first function and hope to see them again very soon. We had over forty members at the dinner and thankfully they have room for more. Next year is already planned for December 8th and I suspect the attendance may go up. Merry Christmas and safe travels to all.

Celebrating Christmas

Hoosier Cruisers gathered at Ryan's Restaurant to share in the celebration of Christmas before leaving for warmer climates or storing their coach for the winter season.

As usual it was great fun visiting with friends and sharing stories of what had happened since the last rally that they attended.

Members proceeded to the buffet after Bettie Wessel blessed the meal.  Everyone found something that was to their liking.  The only problem the plates were too small.  You can see in the picture to the right that the club members had a great time.

What fun to see those Hoosier Cruisers that regularly attend rallies and those members who haven't recently attended one of the club events.

As members prepared to leave, everyone wished the members a Merry Christmas and Happy Travels.

Merry Christmas!

Membership Dues Reminder and Correction

Just a reminder that Hoosier Cruiser membership dues for 2012 are now due. A previously published (blog and newsletter) application/renewal form had an incorrect zip code for our secretary Beth Bailey. The attached form is correct and please use it to renew or apply. If you believe you have sent your form to the wrong address please contact Beth at bbailey915@aol.com and she will help you. Thanks and sorry for the confusion.

Get Well

Many of you know the Berriers. Bill was a past president and he and his wife Sandy have also served as rally masters.  They both have been challenged by some health challenges.  Their daughter wrote that Bill has had his retina re-attached, and Sandy has had a slight stroke and is suffering from heart problems.  Both are on the mends and the Hoosier Cruisers wish improved health.