 The
Mulvane Marauders Car Club was originally founded in 1958 by a bunch
of kids who thought it would be "cool" to start a real car club. It
started with about a dozen members, some of whom didn't even own a
car, and a small shop in downtown Mulvane, Kansas. The club only
lasted a few years before shutting down.
In June 1999, Jack Marinelli and a couple of friends still thought it would be "cool" to
have a car club, only this time, do it right with a logo, T-shirts and
jackets. After contacting more of the local car guys, the Mulvane
Marauders were resurrected. Since that time, the club has grown to
164 members from all around the area, including 4 of the
original members and one of the original jackets!
in 2005, due to an increase in membership south of Mulvane, the
Marauders formed a Southern Chapter, based out of Ark City, KS.
The Marauders have regularly meetings on the third Thursday of each month at
the Mulvane Saddle Club. On the first
Saturday of each month, we have a breakfast at the Knot Just Another Restaurant
in Udall, Kansas. The club also has an official newsletter in both printed, e-mail
and website form.
Each year, we host the "Showdown in the Valley" Car Show in
Mulvane, and each year over 300 cars are on display. The car show is a
fundraiser for the city beautification program. Every Christmas, the
Marauders choose several family and/or charities for which it donates
presents and money. This year, we had a successful cruise to the Boys
and Girls Club of South Central Kansas and provided gifts and money to
three local families. The club focuses on family-oriented and
charitable events. Each year a catered family picnic is held for all
Marauder members. The picnic includes lots of cars, people and good
times.
During the car show season, activities and events are scheduled for
most weekends. From Friday and Saturday night cruises to Saturday and
Sunday car shows. Club members like to tour together and for
out-of-town shows; we meet somewhere and cruise together.
Additionally, we are the host club for two other major car shows in
the area each year.
Club members range from teenagers to retirees and from original
restored cars to true hot rods, customs, muscle-cars, pick-ups and
all. Membership is $25 per year, payable in June and pro-rated for
memberships throughout the year. We also have an
arrangement of club "stuff" including jackets, T-shirts, hats and
especially aluminum license plates with our logo. For more
information about our club, including membership and our newsletter,
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