P R E Z S AYS

IOWA UNIT WBCCI

OFFICERS

• President, Paul Ryan 480-984-8624 • 1st V.P, Marcia Woolley 319-334-2104 • 2nd V.P., Vacant

• Secretary, Doris Jean Cabalka 480-216-8096

• Corr. Secy., June Ryan 641-455-9444 • Treasurer, Charles Cabalka 480-216-8096 • One-yr. Director, Kathy Allen 515-473-0256 • One-yr. Director, Pat Dellamuth 319-330-2899 • Two-yr. Director, Don Storjohann 641-751-1756

• Two-yr. Director, Donella Watkinson 319-396-9088

Greetings from our moving home. We are currently in Iowa for a few days before heading to Lewisburg, WV, the site of the 2016 International Rally. We will be “on the road” until May 21

st. Unfortunately, this

means we will miss the great rally Marcia and Ben Woolley are hosting in Independence. I know you will have a good time.

The Region 8 Rally is now history and more about that is later in this newsletter. This is also the time of the year we need to start securing nominees for next year’s Iowa Unit officers. PLEASE VOLUNTEER!

Also, don’t forget the International Rally in Farmington, NM this summer. The altitude is about the same as Denver, so we can expect warm (hot) afternoons and cool evenings. Hope to see you there. Happy trails.

Paul

May 5 , 2015 Editors- Chuck & Doris Jean Cabalka

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Birthdays, Anniversaries 2

Apple Loaf Cake 2

Farmington Lunchs, IA Unit, Dads Day 2

Jim Franlkin 2

Region 8 Rally 2

Mesa Verde 3,4

VAC Rally 3

Cabalka Trip 5

Airstream For Sale 6

Luncheon Minutes, Nov 6 6

IA Miss. River Caravan Minutes 7

May Rally Schedule 8

ANY TIME IS A GOOD TIME TO EAT The following report was received from Richard Jirus concerning the April Iowa Unit Luncheon.

“It was a rather sunny day on Saturday, April 11, 2015, when 16 members of the Iowa Unit of WBCCI (and one from the Ne-braska Unit) met at Gramma’s Kitchen near Walcott, Iowa for their April meeting/story telling/brunch. It wasn’t hard to tell the snow birds from the Iowa home dwellers due to the various sun-induced shades of

skin. The meeting started about 11:30 and went well beyond 2:00 PM before mem-bers had enough and started retreating to their respective homes. Florida snow birds were well represented, as some had only returned home within hours or days before attending the April meeting. I suppose the Floridians were glad to get back to Iowa “home cooked” meals like meat loaf, liver and onions and such”.

Your newsletter team gives a big THANK

YOU to Richard for his report and to Rich-ard and Martha for hosting the luncheon.

The Vocabulary of a Mother

• Dumbwaiter: One who asks if the children would care

to order a dessert.

• Feedback: The inevitable result when the baby doesn't

appreciate the strained carrots.

• Full Name: What you call your child when you're angry

with him.

• Grandparents: The people who think your children are

wonderful even though they're sure you're not raising

them right.

• Independent: How we want our children to be for as

long as they do everything we say.

• Puddle: A small body of water that draws in other small

bodies wearing dry shoes.

• Show Off: A child who is more talented than yours.

• Whodunit: None of the children who live in your house.

• Bottle-feeding: An opportunity for Daddy to get up at 2

am.

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BIRTHDAYS

MAY 1 - Paul Ryan 2 - Joyce Vriezelaar 9 - Karen Kvidera 14- Max Joseph 20 - Cheryl Burrows 21 - Ian Muir

ANNIVERSARIES

MAY 1 - Larry & Marsha Larson 5 - Don & Sue Storjohann 14 - Ivan & Jo Curtis

Another month brings another recipe.

Apple Loaf Cake One-half cup of apple juice 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts One-half cup of vegetable oil 2 cups of all-purpose flour 2 cups of sugar 1 cup whole wheat flour 3 large egg whites 3/4 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. vanilla 3/4 tsp. cinnamon 3 cups of chopped apple, w/ skin 1 ½ tsp. baking soda

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix ingredients in column order, with left column fol-lowed by right column. Lightly oil a 10-inch tube pan. Pour in mixture and bake one hour. Let cool before removing from pan.

IOWA UNIT LUNCHEON

IN FARMINGTON, NM Iowa Unit Vice President Marcia Woolley announces that she has made arrange-ments for the Iowa Unit Lunch-eon at the International Rally in Farmington, NM. It will be at Zebadiah’s Restaurant at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 28

th.

The restaurant’s address is 2210 E. 20

th St. in Farmington.

We will be in a separate room and will be ordering from the menu. Zeb’s is reported to have the best salad bar in town. Let Marcia know if you will be able to attend via email, woolleymarcia@yahoo.com; snail mail, 1997 Three Elms Park Rd, Independence, IA 50644; or by phone, 319-230-8368 (cell).

FATHER’S DAY LUNCHEON Those of you who will be Farmington on Father’s Day, June 21

st, are invited and encouraged to

contact June Ryan and sign up for the Father’s Day Luncheon. You can contact June by calling her at 641-455-9444. The cost will be $17.50 each – seems a little high, but June guarantees a good meal.

IN MEMORY OF JIM FRANLKIN Those of you who have attended past International rallies will remember Jim Franklin. Jim was International President in 2005-06 when the rally was in Salem, OR. Jim and Dixie, with their children and grandchildren, were on a trip to Cancun, Mexico to celebrate Jim and Dixie’s 60

th

wedding anniversary. They were scheduled to fly home from Cancun on the morning of Sunday, April 19

th, when Jim suffered a fatal heart attack on Saturday evening. Celebration of Life ser-

vices were held at the Bueler Mortuary in Chandler, AZ on May 1st

. Dixie asks that any donation be made to the Gideons for Bibles to be given in Jim’s memory. You could send a check to Dixie Franklin, 26405 S. Truro Dr., Sun Lakes, AZ 85348. The Bibles cost $5.00 each.

NOW WE KNOW WHERE TONGANOXIE IS Report by June Ryan

A great, well-planned Region Rally was held in Tonganoxie, KS April 28 through May 2

nd. Eleven Iowa Members were in atten-

dance: Ben & Marcia Woolley, Chuck & Sandie Kiple, Tom & Shirley Herron, Lavonne Sandersfeld, Donella Watkinson, Marilyn Mulbrook, Chuck & Nancy Helle, Arden & Pam Taube, Larry & Pat Dellamuth, Norm & Linda Beu and Paul & June Ryan. Opening ceremonies were Wednesday evening with the presen-tation of the National & Unit Flags. Thursday we had 2 chartered buses to tour Kansas City. The first tour was of the Arabian Steamboat Museum, which featured the discovery of the steam-boat which was buried in the mud of the Missouri River and thousands of the many items that were recovered. They still have many items in storage to clean and preserve for display in the museum. This was followed by a box lunch at the Union Sta-tion and then we toured the World War I Museum. Friday we spent in Leavenworth, KS. Many signed up for the tour of Fort Leavenworth but only the first group got to go. Unfortu-

nately, the trolley broke down and they had to be rescued by cars and the other tours were cancelled. The Annual Board meeting was held at the Heritage Center with a wonderful spaghetti dinner prepared by a group of local ladies. The election of Officers for 2015-2017 was held resulting with Gary Rush, President, Beth McCall, 1

st VP and Dwight Olson 2

nd

VP. Gary will be installed at the International Rally in Farming-ton, NM with the other Region Presidents. Following the luncheon we toured the Carousel Museum which contained three carousels, one of which was operational. We all recalled fond memories of past days as we rode… some rode several times. The carousal’s were manufactured by C.W. Parker Company formerly located in Leavenworth. Friday evening the six Region 8 Units each presented a skit of the 6 trails to the West. The Iowa Unit presented a skit portraying the Santa Fe Trail with all our members participating. A special THANK YOU goes to Lavonne Sandersfeld for planning the skit and Chuck Cabalka for the poem, read by Chuck Kiple that was

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used as the theme. A Joker tournament was held on Saturday along with open house of some of the Airstreams plus the hobby show and flea market. After dinner and entertainment the flags were retired closing the rally. No Region Rally would be complete with-out plenty of food, door prizes and ice cream. We had three breakfasts prepared by the Unit; Iowa doing an egg bake planned by Lavonne. We also had two other catered dinners. There were a total of 60 members regis-tered for the rally. Not like other Region Rallies, the weather was ideal. We only got a few drops of rain. THANK YOU, June, for a fine summary of a wonderful rally.

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The following article was sent by Kathy Allen. Although the deadlines have past, you may want to contact her to see if space is still available. THANK YOU, Kathy.

The Region 8 Vintage Airstream Rally of the WBCCI – VAC (Vintage Airstream Club) *June 12, 13 and 14, 2015, in Blackwater, MO.

*On Thursday June 11th

, we will be starting the rally at the Arrow Rock State Park (Historic Site) located 12 miles north of Blackwa-ter on highway 41. You will need to make your own reservations early. https://mostateparks.com/campgrounds/arrow-rock-state-historic-site

On Friday we will caravan together to Blackwater, MO leaving Arrow Rock at 8:30am to start setting up at our location in Blackwa-ter. For those who cannot make the camping at Arrow Rock meet us at Blackwater. We will need to know your approximate arri-val time. Our first official activity will be leaving Blackwater at 1:00 PM to meet our reservation time for our first scheduled event.

Camping on the asphalt parking lot at Blackwater, we will be dry camping. Make sure black and gray tanks are empty. Arrive with a full freshwater tank. There is a water hydrant available to replenish your freshwater. There is limited electricity for anyone with special health needs.

For the first 10 registrants your name will be put into a drawing for a very special door prize.

Space is limited so be sure to register early. Registration deadline is May 1, 2015.

Midwest Vintage Airstream WBCCI VAC Rally In-town parking (dry camping – no utilities) Parking lot in Blackwater MO June 12-14, 2015 THIS DOES NOT RESERVE A SPOT for June 11

th at Arrow Rock State Park.

Last Name______________________ First Name________________ Spouse/Significant-Other/Friend/Children – Staying in the Same Rig________________ WBCCI #, if a member________________ Address_____________________________ City_________________ State/ Province _________________ Code______________ Cell Phone (s)_____________________________________________________ Email_____________________________________________ Airstream Model_________________ Length__________________ Year Built__________ **Will you meet us at Arrow Rock State Park?_________________ **If yes, YOU need to reserve your own spot ASAP. Done?_______________ Circle Nights Parked: Thursday Friday Saturday Parking at Arrow Rock State Park is your own cost. Make your own reservation early.

No cost parking in Blackwater June 12-14 only. Rally Fees to be determined at the rally with details on meals and activities to follow. First Come Basis with Registration Due Prior to May 1st. Rally Hosts: Lee & Joyce Cantrell by email at cljccantrell@gmail.com or 785-564-0190 Scott & Kathy Allen by email at kathyallen3534@gmail.com

MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK For the last several months, we have been including articles about things to see and visit while in the Farmington, NM area attending the WBCCI International Rally. We have covered the narrow-gauge train ride between Durango and Silverton, Chaco Canyon Historic Site and Aztec Ruins National Monument. This month we will tempt you with Mesa Verde National Park. From the fairgrounds to the Mesa Verde NP entrance is a total of 73 miles, about a 90-minute drive. If you have never been to Mesa Verde, you have really missed an educational, interesting and photographic experience. There are pueblo ruins both on top of the mesa and in huge arched caves on the cliff sides. All of the mesa-top ruins and a number of the cliff-side ruins can be visited either on your own or on a ranger-guided walk. Spruce Tree House, Cliff Palace and Balcony House are among the most visited and most spectacular. Ancestral Pueblo people made these structures their home from about AD 600 to 1300. Displays and movies at the Visitor Center are very well done. Pack a picnic lunch, take off by 8:30 AM (or earlier) and plan to be gone for the entire day. Don’t forget to take your camera and spare batteries! We guarantee you’ll need them. If you decide not to make a day-trip from the rally grounds, visit Mesa Verde either before or after the rally. There is camping in the park, directly across the highway from the park entrance or in Cortez, about 10 miles west of the entrance. You may never get this close again for a long time. See pictures on the following page.

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Cliff Palace, top, and Spruce

Tree House, middle, are

both in canyons and built so

they receive the warming

morning sun and are shaded

in the afternoon. Rangers

either lead groups through

them or are stationed in

them to answer questions

and talk about the dwell-

ings.

Sun Temple is on top of

the mesa and is thought

to have been used for

worship or astronomy.

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THE ROUND-ABOUT ROUTE FROM APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA TO MISSOULA, MONTANA Your newsletter team decided it was finally time to visit California; that “country” on our west coast. A sophomore granddaughter at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA, another one graduating from the University of Montana in Missoula on May 16

th, a grandson

graduating from Denver Metro University in Denver, another grandson graduating from high school in Arvada, CO in May, a third grandson getting married in Denver in July and the WBCCI International Rally in Farmington, NM in late June seemed like good rea-sons to travel in the West. That is why your team was not at the Region 8 Rally and won’t make the Iowa Unit May Rally at Inde-pendence.

As this newsletter is being written, your team is already finished with California (thank goodness!) and is in Spokane, WA, headed for Montana. The weather has been fantastic, with only one period of rain and that occurred overnight while parked at Sacra-mento, CA. A number of items have been crossed off the “bucket lists”. Among these were Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks, Monterey, San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge, the California State Capitol Building in Sacramento, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Redwood National Park, Humboldt State Park, and the beautiful Oregon coastline.

An entire day was spent in Sequoia NP, viewing the gigantic trees, including the General Sherman Tree. At 275 feet, it is not the tallest or widest tree in the world, but with a vol-ume of 52,500 cubic feet, it is the biggest tree in the world. It is 2,200 years old, meaning it was already 200 years old when Christ was born. WOW!! The General Grant Tree in Kings Canyon NP boasts being the third largest tree in the world (by volume) and with a diameter of 40 feet at ground level, it is the world’s widest known sequoia.

Not knowing what the weather might be, no reservations were made to camp in Yosemite NP. Oops! That was a mistake. You’d think that in mid-morning on a Wednesday in mid-April there should be no problem getting a camping spot. Guess again! Finally, a spot was obtained in a private RV park about 6 miles outside the south entrance, from which trips were made back into the park to see the sights. The views of water-falls and sheer canyon walls was spectacular, with Bridal Veil and Yosemite Falls just as pretty as pub-licized and the view of Half Dome and El Capitan from Glacier Over-look was breathtaking.

Upon arriving in San Francisco (the trailer was parked at the fairgrounds in San Mateo), your team took a 4-hour Gray Line tour of the city. The route passed through Chinatown, in-cluded a stop at the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge, provided a view of Alcatraz Is-land, went out to Land’s End at the north end of the San Francisco peninsula, as well as other notable SF landmarks. Tickets for the ferry ride and tour of Alcatraz are extremely hot items, needing reservations to be made weeks in advance, so that was missed.

After leaving the San Francisco area, we made a stop in Fairfield, CA to tour the Jelly Belly Factory. We got samples, but, at $9.99 per pound, we didn’t buy any jelly beans. In Sacramento we paid a visit to the state capitol building where we spent an hour.

Lassen Volcanic NP was a disappointment as the park road was closed one mile in from the south entrance. We were told by a park ranger that the road had been cleared of snow but other work was underway to get the park opened about one week after we were there. Shucks, just our luck! Your team missed all but one of the volcanic sites (mud pots, steam vents and boiling springs) which was a disappointment. The fantastic views of Lassen Peak were also restricted by not being able to drive the park road, but it was visible in the distance at various locations on the drive to the park.

Humboldt State Park and Redwood National Park provided wonderful views of the tallest

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Chuck and Doris Jean standing in front of the General Sherman Tree.

Half Dome on the right, standing tall over the Yosemite Valley

It was cold and windy but Doris Jean and Chuck enjoyed their trip to the Golden Gate Bridge.

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trees in the world. The redwoods reach as high as 380 feet, more than 20 feet higher than the Statue of Lib-erty. The Airstream and van looked like miniature toys when parked beside these monsters. The Tall Tree in Humboldt SP had a diameter of 13.4 feet, a circumfer-ence of 42 feet and a height of 359.3 feet.

Finally, after leaving California, your team drove Hwy. 101 along the Oregon coast and saw numerous fantastic views of rocky cliffs, sandy beaches and 7-10 foot waves breaking upon the shoreline. The days were sunny but the wind was a constant nuisance, blowing 15-25 MPH nearly every day. At any rate, your team has thoroughly enjoyed the trip to-date and would encourage all of you to include travel to the area if you like nature. You won’t be disappointed and that’s a guarantee.

Doris Jean standing in the burned-

out trunk of a redwood tree.

Lighthouse on left and keepers house to right.

June Ryan sent your team the following article concerning an Airstream trailer for sale in Region 8. The information was provided to June by Tom Mesko.

“Former Delta Unit members (Charlie & Eva VanGennip) are trying to sell their Airstream trailer due to health reasons. They asked me to help put together an ad. They have not yet provided a photo/photos, but it is a very nice rig. Thanks for your help. Tom.

1989, 29-foot Excella trailer, dual axle w/ twin beds Exterior skin was re-habbed w/ new clear coat by Airstream in Jackson Center New awnings Full shower and toilet A/C is original (not a heat pump) Carpet color is blue-gray Gas furnace Tires are good Stove and oven are original Fantastic fans forward and aft Refrigerator and microwave Used very little and in excellent condition Owner: Charlie VanGennip 573-276-4497 (Home) 573-820-2840 (Cell) If you know of any friends or relatives looking for an Airstream, this might be what they’re looking for.

IOWA UNIT LUNCHEON MINUTES - NOV. 8, 2014

The Iowa Unit met for Lunch on Saturday, November 8th at Ryan’s Steakhouse in Cedar Rapids, with Marilyn Mulbrook from Marion as hostess.

Paul Ryan, Unit President, welcomed everyone before calling a short membership business meeting. There was a quorum present. The purpose was to introduce and induct Jim and Doris Hoskins into unit membership. The couple lives at 3377 - 140th Ave., Coggon, IA and they look forward to becoming part of our group.

June Ryan, as Past Region 8 President, inducted the Hoskins and then installed Don Storjohann as a 2-year Director for the unit. Don had been unable to make the installation rally in October.

To ensure an official Caravan a motion was made and seconded to approve a caravan to the Region 8 Rally in Tonganoxie, KS. The caravan will be prior to the rally dates of April 28 to May3. Motion carried.

Those present at the luncheon were Scott and Kathy Allen, Donella Watkinson, Marilyn Mulbrook, Lavonne Sandersfeld, Larry Della-muth, Richard and Martha Jirus, Tom and Shirley Herron, Paul and June Ryan, Don Storjohann, Jim and Doris Hoskins and guest, Mary Ann Mickle. The group was sorry that Pat Dellamuth and Sue Storjohann were unable to attend.

The next Iowa Unit “Luncheon in Iowa” will be on Saturday, December 13th at the Pizza Ranch in Cedar Rapids, with Mike and Linda Rickert hosting. Please contact the Rickert’s if you plan to attend. Their phone number is 319-788-2005 and their email address is mlrickert@reinbeck.com. –

No further business the meeting was adjourned.

June Ryan, Corr. Sec.

A wife maintained her pencil-slim figure until her mid-40s, when she suddenly noticed she had gained some weight. Looking in the

mirror, she asked her husband, “Joe, do you think I look fat?”

Without a moment’s hesitation he replied, “Do you think I look stupid?”

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

IOWA UNIT BUSINESS MEETING

SPORTS UNLIMITED, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI

President Lavonne Sandersfeld called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM in the Huckleberry Restaurant following a buffet dinner. Roll call found other officers present were: 1

st VP Paul Ryan Treasurer Marcia Woolley

Corr. Secy. Donella Watkinson Director Pat Dellamuth Rec. Secy Doris Jean Cabalka The September 12 minutes were approved as printed in the September 26 newsletter. Treasurer Marcia Woolley reported $4,766.36 balance as of September 30. Of that amount $398.27 is set aside for Common Cents. Since September 30 some dues have been collected and some bills have been paid. There will be about $50 expenses for this rally. Marcia presented the budget for this year. Discussion about sending of birthday cards. June Ryan moved that this tradition be con-tinued with money, possibly from MISC., added to the budget to cover that cost. Seconded and carried. The budget was read by Marcia; printed copy follows. Paul Ryan moved that it be adopted. Seconded and carried. This budget will be used as a pattern for the upcoming year. Iowa Unit duties at the April Region 8 rally will be parking, serving a dinner and preparing a breakfast. Paul Ryan inducted Tom and Shirley Herron into the Iowa Unit. This is their first Iowa Unit Rally although they attended the Clear Lake rally as guests and, as members, the Region 7 rally at Winnipeg, Manitoba. Pres. Lavonne thanked those who have helped out during this past year. Gary Rush, Region 8 First VP, installed the following officers for 2014-2015: Paul Ryan, President; Marcia Woolley, 1

st VP; Doris Jean

Cabalka, Rec. Secy.; June Ryan, Corr. Secy.; Chuck Cabalka, Treasurer; and Donella Watkinson, Director. Linda Rush announced there will be a rally March 3-5 in Punta Gorda, FL - “Region 8 in Paradise”. Chuck Cabalka, the oldest Past President in attendance, presented the “BIG WHEELS” plaque to newly installed president, Paul Ryan. Pres. Paul listed the upcoming rallies and luncheons. Rallies: May 14- 17 Independence Marcia and Ben Woolley August 13-16 Middle Amana Norm and Linda Beu September 10-13 Ivan Curtis Farm near Mystic, Iowa October 10-13 Bondurant Chuck and Doris Jean Cabalka Lunch: Nov. 8 Cedar Rapids Marilyn Mulbrook Dec. 13 Cedar Rapids Mike and Linda Rickert Feb. 14 Amana Donella Watkinson Mar. 14 LeGrand Mark Kvidera Apl. 11 Davenport Richard and Martha Jirus Iowa/Region 8 Mesa, Arizona Chuck & Doris Jean Cabalka, 1

st Thur., Nov.-April, except 2

nd Thu. in Jan. 10:30

AM brunch Discussion about unit caravans. Marcia Woolley moved to have an Iowa Unit caravan to Region 8. Seconded and carried. Chuck Cabalka moved to have an Iowa Unit caravan to International at Farmington, NM. Seconded and carried. Meeting adjourned, 8:00 PM Respectfully submitted, Doris Jean Cabalka Recording Secretary

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SPRING RALLY

Hosts: Ben and Marcia Woolley The May rally will be held at the Independence RV Campground at 820 - 3

rd Ave. in Independence, IA. The campground is located on

the east side of Hwy. 150, just north of the Wapsi River, across from the Dairy Queen shop. The camping rates are $19 per day ($18 for seniors) and includes sewer, water, electricity and cable TV. You can come as early as you wish. Thursday, May 14: For the first rally activity you will have a choice:

2:00 PM Leave for “In The Country” to make succulent gardens. Bring a small container/containers to help keep the cost down. Josh Spece also has many hostas and has items for fairy gardens. You may buy the plants and he furnishes the potting soil and pebbles.

OR 2:00 PM Arrive at Geaters Manufacturing for a plant tour. Geaters does metal work for Rockwell Collins aerospace pro-

jects, among other fabrications 5:30 PM Dinner: Grilled brats w/ trimmings are provided. Bring a salad or dessert to share. Please bring your own table

service to all meals 7:00 PM Learn the card game “65 ". Card expert Caroline will teach us how. Bring eleven (11) nickels and one (1) dime, a

total of 65 cents. There will be bags of coins for purchase for $1.00, if you need them.. Profits will go to Common Cents.

Friday, May 15: 7:30 AM Breakfast: Egg casserole, English muffins, juice, coffee and tea. 8:40 AM Carpool and leave for the State Mental Health Museum.

10:10 AM Leave for Newton’s Café, 128 E. 4th

St. in Waterloo for lunch. This restaurant is well-known for it’s tenderloins. 12:15 PM Grout/Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum, 322 Washington St., Waterloo ($6 each and $4 for veterans)

with a minimum of 15 people. Those who have been to the Grout may accompany Norm Beu to the free Blackhawk County Soldiers Memorial,

which is on the National Historical List. Following these excursions, you may stay in Waterloo/Cedar Falls to shop, visit the casino, go back to shop in Independ-

ence, take a nap – whatever. Dinner is on your own. If you like Mexican, there is a Chamber of Commerce-sponsored special event called “Live at

Five” (5:00 PM) in Independence. Bring a lawn chair and buy your supper at the park across the river from the Old Mill. The band “Swamp Cats” will be playing and beer will be available. Purchase food/drink tickets for $5 and $1 as you enter the park.

7:00 PM At the campground, enjoy the fire and make a pie with a pie iron. Please bring a pie iron if you have one. Saturday, May 16: 7:30 AM Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and tea.

8:30 AM Board Meeting to select voting representatives for the International Delegate Meeting, pay bills and transact any other business that can’t wait until August.

The rest of the day is “On Your Own”. There will be the newest Amish area map in your “goodie bag” so you can visit their various businesses. Saturday is also the first Farmer’s Market at the Old Mill on Main St., just west across the river. The Old Mill will also be open.

If there is interest, there will be a Ladies Craft Session with a cost of $1. Time and place will be announced. 5:00 PM Supper in Anna’s Bakery, an Amish business. This will be a super home-cooked family-style meal. The cost will be

$14 each. Marsha must give Anna a firm number by Saturday, May 9th

. Call (319-334-2104) or email (woolleymarcia@yahoo.com.) If you want to attend this excellent dinner, be sure to get word to Marcia by the 9

th.

7:30 PM Activity to be announced. Sunday, May 17: 8:00 AM Breakfast: Hard boiled eggs, pastries, juice, coffee and tea. 9:00 AM Worship service. Time to pack up and head for another adventure.

SEE YOU DOWN THE ROAD!!