Hoosier Cruisers Gather in Florida

Hoosier Cruisers attended their annual winter luncheon, only this time they met in Wildwood, Florida, at the Golden Corral. 

It was a good time to share stories about their travels and where they are staying.  Everyone was in good spirits and looking forward to the upcoming activities and events.  Many thanks go  to Bob and Mable Heath who were the organizers for the luncheon.

Hoosier Cruisers – Dues Reminder

This is a reminder for all Hoosier Cruisers to check your dues status!  Our Secretary’s, Betty Tilmann, records indicate that some of us have overlooked renewing our dues for 2016.  Please check your records or if your are unsure contact Betty for clarification.  Betty Tilmann can be reached by email at: betztil@yahoo.com

Thank you.

Steve Ruster

765-744-8174

hsruster@yahoo.com

Hoosier Cruisers Florida Winter Gathering

All Hoosier Cruisers  There will be a Winter Gathering in Florida on Wednesday February 17 at 1:00 pm at Golden Corral in The Villages.  Please call Mable Heath at 765-425-1006 to let her know how many to count on.  The address:

Golden Corral

3950 Wedgewood Lane

The Villages, Florida 32162   

Please call Mable at 765-425-1006. 

Again Wednesday February 17 at 1:00 PM.  Come and enjoy getting together with your fellow Hoosier Cruisers.

Start of Rally Season is Just Around the Corner

The 2016 Rally Season will start in just a few weeks, so it is time to start planning your year.  First Rally of the year will be the FMCA 93^rd Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase that will be held March 17 – 20 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry Georgia.  Early bird special pricing is in effect up until January 22^nd.  So don’t delay your registration and miss the opportunity to save some money.  As in the past we will meet in the Holding Area so that we can be parked together.  I will be in the Holding Area no later than late morning Tuesday March 15 [possibly on Monday March 14].  This will allow us to be parked Tuesday afternoon.  If you are going to Perry please send me an email indicating your registration type [Electricity, Handicap¸Day Generator, Full Generator, etc.].  Nancy and I will be parking in the Day Generator area.

Sad News to Report

I received this email from Bea O’Dell this morning and wanted to share this with you.

Betty's Tilmann’s brother who had been very ill and had been in the hospital in Ohio for several weeks, turned the corner and was home.  Doug said, " that he and his wife were in a car accident last night and both were killed."  I just thought some might like to send her a card etc. . 

Betty Tilmann, for those that don’t remember, is the Chapter Secretary.  Please keep Betty and her family in your thoughts and prayers. If you care to send a card the address is Betty Tilmann, 58965 County Road One, Elkhart, IN 46517

Update on Dorothy Tilmann

Dorothy Tilmann, Doug Tilmann’s mother and a Hoosier Cruiser passed away Christmas Morning after a 3 year struggle after breaking her hip.  She was 99 years old.  Dorothy traveled with Doug and Betty and with the Hoosier Cruisers for a few years.  Visitation will be on Friday January 8 between 4:00 and 8:00 PM at St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church in Beal City, Michigan.  Visitation will also be held 9:00 to 10:00 AM on Saturday January 9 with a Funeral Mass being held at 10:00 AM.  After interment in Beal City Cemetery there will be dinner at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Beal City. 

Please keep Doug and Betty and their family in your thoughts and prayers.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Nancy and I would like to extend to all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  It is hard to believe that this year of 2015 is on the door step of 2016 already.  The New Year will bring forth enjoyable times at our rallies, renewing relationships and the making of new friends with new members. 

Be safe in you travels and remember that FMCA at Perry is in the middle of March.  More to come.

Steve & Nancy Ruster

765-744-8174

hsruster@yahoo.com

Sad News to report

I was just informed that one of our long time members, Bill Berrier, passed away Sunday December 13^th.  Please keep Sandra and her daughters and their families in your thoughts and prayers.  The link below is to his obituary:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?n=billy-gene-berrier-bear&pid=176890739&fhid=4974

Note form Karen Heltzel

Fellow Hoosier Cruisers,

I want to thank you for all the cards, emails, calls, prayers, and the flowers during Allen's illness and death.  Allen and I enjoyed everyone's friendship over the years and all the good times we had at the rallies.  RV people are wonderful caring people and the Hoosier Cruisers definitely have the most caring people of all!  Allen and I both were very proud to be a member of this chapter.

Love to all,

Karen Heltzel

Hoosier Cruisers – Southern Christmas Party Reminder

The Southern Christmas Party for the Hoosier Cruisers will be held on Tuesday December 1^st at 2:30 PM at the Golden Corral in Anderson, Indiana.  Golden Corral is located at the interchange of I-69 and State Road 109 – Exit 226 [old numbering system was Exit 26].  We meet at the hour 2:30 because the senior citizen discounts starts then.  Tell them you are with the Hoosier Cruisers and they will direct you to room we will be meeting in.

Please email Ross Boyer if you are coming so he can give Golden Corral a head count.

Thanks and look forward to seeing you at Anderson.

Steve Ruster

765-744-8174

hsruster@yahoo.com