Jack & Betty Moorman (16585)

515.432.4453

jack_betty127@hotmail.com

October 2, 2009

It has been a while since our last bit of news.  We think our traveling for the summer is finished, except for the drive back to Texas.  The Dutch Star has performed flawless for the some 9,700 miles this summer.  After all, it is vintage NEWMAR!!

  A special thanks to the 16 units joining us for the State Rally in Newton.  A unit from Ohio and one from California was at the campground while were there.  Each were certainly nice folks and joined us for Ice Cream.  Everyone enjoyed the Iowa Speedway Tour, the arboretum visit and the Maytag Dairy farm.  Many came away with lots of great cheese assortments. 

  We saw only the Holschlag’s at the FMCA Rally in Bowling Green.  Between International and the FMCA Rally, we toured several places in Michigan.  And speaking of International, Iowa really showed up in good numbers.  One of the couples purchased the last new Kountry Aire made by Newmar.  Region Four had duty working with the vendors.  There were more vendors at this International than any we attended previously.  The Barnett’s really did a nice job organizing the rally, and as usual, the Klub staff performed superbly.  We are looking forward to returning to Goshen for next year’s rally.

  Regretfully, we missed the Region Four Rally in Amana because of some family commitments.  However, all reports we’ve had it was a great one.  Jim and Wilma are really dedicated Regional Directors.  We understand there were thirty some units in attendance.

  We arrived back from our West Coast trip in time to attend the Hawkeye Kountry Traveler Rally in Boone.  Jack and Betty Moorman had everything so organized for the Rally.  We especially enjoyed the tours of  the Fareway Grocery warehouse and Hearst publication subscription operation.  The train ride over the Des Moines River was breathtaking (see pictures).  We also got to visit the home where Mamie Eisenhauer lived.  And how could we not mention all of the homemade food for every meal that was prepared by our host and hostess.  It was unequaled!  At the business meeting, new officers were elected for the Hawkeye Kountry Travelers for the 2010 season:

  --President, Dale and Joan Backhus, 14551

  --Vice President, Larry and Cathy Gross, 18307

  --Secretary/Treasurer, Jean Anderson, 17223

  Three first timers were in attendance.  We look forward to seeing more of them at future rallies.  There are some people we need to remember:  the death of Jim Stevenson who had just joined the Klub in July; Bob Bixenman is having some problems with his eyesight; Bob Sheets is still being treated for kidney problems; and Ron Groenweg undergoing cancer treatment .  2010 Hosts are set for the May Rally (Van Zee, 11695L), July Rally (Holschlag, 5139) and September Rally (Hoy, 13487L).  Be sure to mark your calendars!  Until next time, keep enjoying those Newmar units and friends.

Janet & Chuck Skellenger, (7831) Iowa State Directors

September 13, 2009

IOWA ARIZONA BREAKFASTS

IHOP on Power Rd, South of Baseline, Mesa, AZ

8:30 AM

January 13 & 27, 2010

February 10 & 24, 2010

March 10, 2010

September 13, 2009

Received notice that Jim Stevenson (new member) passed away of a heart attack in July.  He is survived by his wife Cathy.  She can be contacted at:

307 Scandia Ave

Des Moines, Iowa 50315

cruzmastrsgal@gmail.com