Despite all of the rain, thirteen units enjoyed the October rally. We all found a solid space to park and by Saturday the weather had cleared and was nice. Max and Sarah Doerr, Walter and Linda Hangsleben and Linda’s sister Judy from California, Bud and Sheila Himes, Roger and Marian Hoffmann, Conrad Jenkins, Norma Koen, Art and Doris Meier, Bob and Lee Moyers, Jim Ryan, Karl and Erika Schaette, John and Rose Ann Schwartz, Curt and Jane Wheat and Dennis and Edna White were present. Roland Kiem and friend, Ginny Smith, Dan and Rose Nugteren, Dwight and Marilyn Burrus, Kaye Ryan and granddaughter Kaelynn Powers and friend, Ricardo Prado from Sao Paulo, Brazil were drive ins during the weekend. The committee, Karl, Erika, John, Rose Ann and Jim did a great job of cooking some German food. Bob, President of Region 5, and Lee did the installation of our new officers. We want to congratulate Erika and her new officers.

Another second generation family has joined our unit, Jeff and Susan Mason. Susan is the daughter of Richard and Frankie Howell. We welcome them. 

Art and I would like to thank Gordon for a nice job of writing the newsletter this past year. Also, we want to thank Erika, Curt, Dennis, Linda and the trustees for helping us to make it a successful year. Thanks to all the rally committees for the work on the rallies. It does take everyone working together to make a success. 

Doris Meier
Corresponding Secretary

To Members of the So. Ill Unit,

Jerry and I want to thank all of you for the wonderful work you did in planning and preparing the delightful lunch at Region 5 honoring unit caravan leaders. Your willingness to work together and your attention to detail attracted the admiration of all who enjoyed the meal. On top of everything else, the food was so tasty and was, without a doubt, one of the best meals at this year’s Region 5 rally.

We again thank you and your committee chair, Sarah Doerr, for your wonderful work.

Sincerely,

Louise Humble

Dear Art,

We would like to thank you, Doris, and the members of your unit for allowing us to do your installation.

It is a treat to get to visit with the members and get to know them better.

Bob and Lee (Moyers)

August 31 Bal. $1416.34

Sept. Receipts $2314.00

Sept. Disbursement $2012.32 

September 30 Bal. $1718.02 (includes $87.00 Church)