Friday, February 13, 2015

Great Fun at Sun-N-Fun

Hoosier Cruisers were invited to a luncheon at Sun-N-Fun in Sarasota, Florida.  Member came from all around the state traveling from Naples, Thonothosassa, and other parts of Florida.  The FMCA President, Charlie Adcock and Vice President Jon Walker along with GLAMA's National Vice President, Jane Roush also attended the event.

The luncheon had been arranged by Rick and Sandy Hahn and the food was outstanding as usual. They had arranged for the use of a private room until 3:00 p.m. which gave everyone time to "catch-up" on what was happening with them during the winter.



Monday, February 9, 2015

Sad News to Report
Former Hoosier Cruiser President



David Allen Griffey, 76, passed away at 12:35 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2015,  in Houston, Texas. Dave was born on April 2, 1938, in Center, Indiana, the son of the late Darrell and Elsie Griffey, formerly of Delphi.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 11,  at Grace United Methodist Church, 201 W. Seventh St., Rochester, Indiana.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

May is a time for the spring gathering of the Hoosier Cruisers

Mark your calendar for the first Hoosier Cruiser Rally beginning April 30th and ending May 3rd.  Come prepared to have fun.  The Wessels and Landers have planned exciting activities for everyone.

Hooiser Cruisers will arrive on Thursday at Ceraland, in Columbus, Indiana.  This is a great campground with…level...sites.  Each site will have water and electricity.  A dump station is nearby.  For the first time we will have a meeting room available to us in the campground.  So whether it is warm, a little cool, or rainy we should still have a good time.  After members are set-up, the rally masters and assistant rally masters are planning a soup supper for everyone.  This will also be a great time to gather and renew friendships.

Friday will be another fun packed day beginning a tour of a Cummins engine plant.  And what could be better than following this with ice cream at Zaharakos, http://www.zaharakos.com/.  This is a restored ice cream parlor that was first opened in the early 1900’s and today they still serve homemade ice cream.  It also has an orchestrion which is a mechanical music player.


Friday evening members will meet at Strawberry Fields which is a tea room in the quaint town of Hope.  We will have a business meeting following our evening meal.

Saturday begins with a pancake breakfast. You won’t want to miss pancakes flipped by the rally masters and assistant rally masters.  The remainder of the day will be spent exploring historic Nashville, following the architectural tour in Columbus, shopping at the Edinburgh discount mall, or just napping.  Be sure to be back for the Power House micro-brewery tour followed by the Hoosier Cruiser inaugural baked potato bar.  Members are asked to bring toppings for the potatoes or a dessert.

The rally will end with coffee and donuts on Sunday morning.  After eating members are invited to devotions before leaving for home.

Click May Rally 2015 for a printable May Rally registration .

This is a rally that you won’t want to miss!

Watch for the registration form coming the first of April.

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Bob and Pat Kern
 














Bob and Pat (Redmond) Kern were married February 5, 1955, at 5 p.m. in the Hazelwood Christian Church, Muncie. A reception followed in the home of Mr. Kern's parents. They met while working at Marhoefer Packing Co. in 1954. They later went to work at Precision Printing Inc., where they both retired after 30+ years. They enjoy family, friends, travel, reading and golf. Pat also enjoys quilting. They are the parents of Alicia (Wayne) Zearbaugh, Albany; Karen (Bob) Erk, Albany; and Kay Miller (fiancé, John Wilkerson, of Eaton), Muncie; and the late Phil Kern. They have 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Shower them with cards and memories at: 2108 E. CR 700 N., Muncie, Indiana, 47303.

Friday, January 30, 2015


Hoosier Cruiser Winter Gather Planned

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 12th 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.   If any of you would like to come for a few days just call the office and ask for Elaine.  The park will be fairly full but short stays may be possible.  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.  The cost will be $11.00ea.  which includes gratuity.  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
Rick and Sandy Hahn  rlhahn1@gmail.com  260-615-1816


Take I-75 to exit 210 and head East for approximately one mile to entrance on left.  The entrance is gated so identify yourselves as Hoosier Cruisers attending a lunch.

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Member Update

Received word from Carol Robison regarding her husband Pat.  Pat had a total hip replacement last July.  After the surgery he developed an infection in the artificial joint that has required 6 surgeries to correct, 4 of those have occurred since December.  Pat is still struggling with the infection and its associated problems.  Please keep Pat and Carol in your thoughts and prayers.

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Attention Hoosier Cruisers

Can you believe that we are half way through January and on top of that it is 2015!!!  It won’t be long and the snow and cold will have gone and Spring Time will be here along with a new Rally Season.  Wanted to convey a few thoughts to get us all started.

DUES
It has been brought to my attention that there are some who have not renewed their memberships yet.  Check your records to see if your dues are current.  There is a membership/renewal form on the blog [http://hoosiercruisers.blogspot.com] – right column.  Yearly dues are $15.00.  Mail your completed form with dues to: Betty Tilmann, 58965 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN 46517  If you have any questions or just can’t remember  you can contact our Secretary, Betty Tilmann by email at betztil@yahoo.com or phone at 574-261-1612.

Illness / Passing of a member
Should you receive notice that a member or former member has become ill or have passed on please get that information to one of the officers or myself.  We want to keep all of you informed as well as to send them cards etc. from Hoosier Crusiers.

Hoosier Cruiser Winter Gathering
The Winter Gathering for Hoosier Cruisers again will be held at Sun N’ Fun RV resort in Sarasota, Florida on February 12th between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.  If you have attended the event before you know how good it is, if this will be your first time you are in for a treat.  For directions please see the notice on the blog.  For questions contact Rick Hahn by email at rlhahn1@gmail.com or phone 260-615-1816.

GLAMARAMA 2015

Yes it is only the middle of January but time has a way of flying by and all of a sudden June is only a few weeks away.  GLAMARAMA 2015 will be held June 2-7 at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen, Indiana.  Registration is now available on the FMCA website under Chapters/Areas.  You can download the registration form or register online.  Again this year they will park us by chapters, so the earlier you register they can get the chapter areas set aside.  I am sure that like in the past you will need to notify your Chapter President so they can notify the parking chairman.  Please send that information to me along with the type of camping  your requested.  Also, Thursday evening time has been set aside for Chapter meetings and our Rally Masters Betty and Doug Tilmann are planning a dinner for that time.  More on that to come.  Don’t forget to register early – Last year they sold out all available sites in the fairgrounds.

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Sad News

We have received word that a former member of Hoosier Cruisers, Ed Doyne has passed away in Miller, Indiana.  Ed and his wife Jean were members of Hoosiers Cruisers.  A memorial service celebrating Ed’s life will be held at a later date.  Details of his obituary can be located at the following URL: www.burnsfuneral.com

Keep the Doyne family in our thoughts and prayers.

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Hoosier Cruiser Winter Gather Planned

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 12th 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.   If any of you would like to come for a few days just call the office and ask for Elaine.  The park will be fairly full but short stays may be possible.  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.  The cost will be $11.00ea.  which includes gratuity.  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
Rick and Sandy Hahn  rlhahn1@gmail.com  260-615-1816


Take I-75 to exit 210 and head East for approximately one mile to entrance on left.  The entrance is gated so identify yourselves as Hoosier Cruisers attending a lunch.

Monday, December 15, 2014

Christmas Party Update and Announcement

NORTHERN AREA CHRISTMAS PARTY 2014
The Christmas Party for the Northern Area was held at Mullet’s Dining in Nappanee on Saturday, December 13.  It went off without a hitch in contrast to last year’s party which had to be canceled at the last minute due to terrible winter snowy weather.  We had twenty-seven attendees all of whom ate too much.  Mullet’s Dining is a small hall which is owned and operated by an Amish family and they fed us as though we were hungry field hands.  We had tossed salad, fried chicken, roast beef, green beans, noodles, turkey dressing, mashed potatoes, and a half dozen yummy flavors of homemade pies.
It was a nice opportunity to meet and greet old friends and make a couple of new ones.  The ladies had organized a sing-a-long and a gift exchange.  We hung around after eating for most of the afternoon and yakked and yakked and yakked.  It seems that when the Hoozie Cruisys get together there is never a scarcity of conversation.

NORTHERN AREA CHRISTMAS PARTY 2015

Christmas in November!  Yes you read that correct.  The
northern group is going to try something new for 2015.
Our hope is that by moving to Nov., many will still be
around before moving on to warmer climates.
So, mark your calendar Nov. 7, 2015, 1:00 pm,
Mullets ( Amish meal all you can eat), Nappanee, In.
Hosts: Tilmann, Lisle, O'Dell