Join Us in May ---Crawfordsville, Indiana Montgomery CountyMay 11th-15th, 2022

Come join us for a weekend of exploring the historic town of Crawfordsville, IN in Montgomery County. Sugar Creek Campground is a family-owned campground which was established in 2003. Weather permitting, there are many activities including canoeing, fishing and water activities. This area is full of historical sites including a rotary jail, museums and historic homes. Many things that are highlighted refer to a famous author who lived in Crawfordsville—Lew Wallace. He is best known for writing, Ben Hur. He was a pallbearer for Abraham Lincoln’s funeral. Wabash College campus and Carnegie Library Museum are a must to see. For more information about Lew Wallace’s’ life, go to the internet to learn more about this man’s very interesting life. So come join us for a weekend of exploring the fascinating town of Crawfordsville and best of all, hanging out with your Hoosier Cruiser Friends!! Questions? Contact John Saalwaechter & Penny Johnson 765-891-2102 email: saalwaechter01@frontiernet.net or Tony & Margo Brandenburg 317-885-8726 email: margobrandenburg@sbcglobal.net

Want to start your camping adventure earlier this year?

We would like to invite you to camp with us at Shakamak State Park. 😊 We will be arriving Tuesday, April 19th with a departure date of Sunday, April 24th. This is just a group of friends camping together. Stay as long or little as you would like… we would love for you to join us. You can book a site at https://indianastateparks.reserveamerica.com/ *Please note: This is not an official club event and is not affiliated with FMCA/Hoosier Cruisers. Just a group of us that would like to get out and camp and enjoy time together. Contact Margo or Tony Brandenburg for additional infomration.

Attending the International Rally?

Planning on attending the International Rally March 23 – March 26 …. Anyone attending the convention in Tucson, please call or text Roberta Covington, (765) 748-3747, so she can plan a Hoosier Cruiser gathering.

Hoosier Cruisers Northern Christmas Party

The Hoosier Cruisers gathered at Mullett's Amish Dining in Nappanee, Indiana. Those who attended were treated to an Amish family style dinner prepared by the Mullet family. The dinner included roast beef, fried chicken, salad, vegetable, mashed potatoes and gravey, noodles, dressing, rolls and pie.  What a feast!

Enjoy the attached pictures of some of those who attended. 

As you can see members enjoyed an afternoon of great food and socializing with fellow Hoosier Cruisers in the Amish countryside!

Our thanks go to Betty Tilmann who organized this event.

Hoosier Cruisers Holiday Party 2021

 

The Hoosier Cruisers Christmas Party was enjoyed by young and longtime members as shown by the smiles in the pictures.  Many thanks go to the Luellens who organized the party at the MCL Cafeteria in Indinapolis.

Thanks go to the Gebharts who submitted the photos.

Auburn Rally Pictures

 

Many thanks go to Rally Masters Penny Johnson, John Saalwaechter, and Margo & Tony Brandenburg, for a great July Rally…….fellowship, campfires, pizza, car shows, and entertainment.

 

Great July Rally

 

Many thanks go to Darlene & Jack Gebhart, Margo & Tony Brandenburg, Penny Johnson, and John Saalwaechter for a great July Rally……..

fellowship, campfires, pizza, car shows, and entertainment.

Get ready to vote.....

 

Get ready to vote—the following slate of members has been submitted for consideration to serve as officers in 2022. Election of officers will be held at the September Rally.

 

President             Jack Gebhart

Ex Vice Pres        Gary Lewellen

North VP              Doug Tilmann

Central VP           Susan Krinn

South VP             Bettie Wessel

Secretary             Peggy Reese

Treasurer             Billie Fordeck

Nat'l Director        Steve Ruster

Alt Nat'l Director   Betty Tilmann  

 

Nomination Committee

Roberta Covington

Pat Lewellen

Suzi Pluhar

 

HOOSIER CRUISER'S SEPTEMBER RALLY SEPT 9-12, 2021

 

HOOSIER CRUISER’S SEPTEMBER RALLY

SEPTEMBER 9TH-12TH, 2021

JAY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, PORTLAND, IN

806 E. VOTAW RD. PORTLAND, IN 

Join us for a great time in Portland, Indiana. We have some exciting things planned for you. Thursday is arrival day, so we will have a hotdog meal for you with plenty of time for fellowship. Side dishes are welcome if you would like to bring one. 

Friday morning at 10 a.m. we will go to the Levi & Catharine Coffin House and Museum. This was the Grand Central Station for the Underground Railroad. Then we will head out to Fountain Acres Amish Store. It’s a fun place to visit. Friday night at 5:30 supper will be catered by Fisher’s of Portland. A great feast of pulled pork, cole slaw, green beans, cheesy potatoes, and cherry cheesecake delight is planned. This will be held at the Fairgrounds. Bring your own drinks. 

Saturday morning we will visit Swiss Village Heritage Museum in Berne. We can stop at the Filling Station on our way back for lunch, snack or drinks. Then Saturday afternoon we will visit the Portland Museum of Soldiers. Dinner on your own. We have a Bingo game planned for Saturday night. 

Sunday is Donuts and Devotions and goodbyes. 

Rally Masters - Phil and Nancy Wilcox and Richard and Linda Wible We will have a time and detailed schedule for you on arrival.

 

Traveling to International Rally in Gillette, WY

Thanks to our roving reporters, Doug Tilmann, Steve Ruster, and Jerry Covington, they have reported that a mini caravan was formed at Coralville, Iowa.  The Covingtons, and Ruster joined the Tilmanns in the Walmart parking lot before heading out for Gillette.  Jerry  Covington and Steve Ruster will again be serving on the parking crew.  The Boyers are attending and Ross is representing the club as the National Director.  Others attending are Dane Bailey, Fordecks, Lewises, and Hardacres, so the club is well represented at the Internation Rally.

Stay tuned for additional highlights of the events and activities at the rally.