Five Southern Illinois units attended the International Rally in Bozeman, MT:  Doerr, Hangsleben, Meier, T. Schwartz, and G. White.  Also attending were associate members Jones, Luther and Schrader.  Erwins were on their way but returned home due to illness in their family. Dan Nugteren was there one morning between his United Airline flights.  What a surprise and pleasure!

Southern Illinois Unit had a cookie-and-ice-cream get together one evening.  Bob and Lee Moyers, Region 5 President and First Lady, also joined us.  The sugar cookies were shaped like  Airstream trailers.  Some were iced with silver-colored icing, but also some were pink, green, coral, and yellow. At that time, those present decided not to participate in the July 4th parade as there were so few of us.

The Baylesses, Schaettes, and G. Whites each have an Airstream trailer for sale.  If you or someone you know is interested in a trailer, you could contact one of these members to learn details about their trailers. Medical news that we know about:

• Howard Groner entered the Anna Hospital on Saturday, July 12.
• Curtis Wheat is undergoing radiation treatments which will last into the fall.  He and Jane will be unable to go on the Where the River Road Begins Caravan.
• Elmer Koen has begun another round of chemotherapy treatments.
• Stella Thompson had knee surgery and had gotten into rehabilitation.  However, she suffered a set back when she developed a blood clot in her lungs.

Eight Southern Illinois units attended the joint rally in June:  Himes, Hoffman, Humble, Meier, J Schwartz, Stallings, D. White and G. White.  We enjoyed touring the Lincoln Museum as a group Saturday morning and then scattered for individual activities following.  Because the weather was hot and humid and the electrical capacity was low, we spent a lot of time in the shade in conversation.  It was great to get together with Lincolnland members and get better acquainted!  Gordon and I are looking forward to seeing several of them here in Bozeman.

Illness, a wedding, travel to Europe, and grandchildren’s school activities kept several others from attending the June Rally.  The first weekend of June was a very active one for our members!

During the business meeting, it was decided that the July Free Rally would be held at Fern Clyffe State Park.  Treasurer Rose Ann Schwartz announced that she would begin collecting dues in August.  Also, please let Rose Ann know of any directory or courtesy parking changes.  Southern Illinois Unit will be making a $784.00 contribution to Community Services at the International Rally, from quilt rally tickets sold after last year’s International Rally and from money contributed at church services since last July.  The  May 31 Treasury ending balance was $1043.53.

The Baylesses, Schaettes, and G. Whites each have an Airstream trailer for sale.  If you or someone you know is interested in a trailer, you could contact one of these members to learn details about their trailers.

Medical news that we know about:

Dan Mayfield has had knee surgery and is in rehab.  Max Doerr had a pacemaker implanted and is doing well.  Dick Thompson had a stent placed in a coronary artery.  Elmer Koen, Betty Hutchens, and Jerry Humble are having various medical tests and follow-up.  There are probably other members with health issues for which we don’t have current information.  Please keep me posted.

Photo: Members of Lincolnland and So. Ill Units Touring the Lincoln Museum

Very positive reports were received about the February 9 Luncheon at the Little Nashville Restaurant. It was a cold and clear day, but 20 members attended. The food was good and the conversation long. Those in attendance: Doerrs, Pittmans, Howells, Margaret Stout and daughter, Humbles, Lockins, Daniels, Koens, Hangsleben, Jenkins, and Keim.

Thank you to Elmer Koen for sending the picture of the group.

Photo Caption: Left to Right, Jerry Humble and Margaret Stout in foreground. Sarah Doerr. Unknown, Louise Humble, and Roland Keim in background.