August 2021 Newsletter

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“SMOKE AND GAS”
FROM THE
MULVANE MARAUDERS 
AUGUST - 2021
 
*****UPDATE - CONGRATS TO CHRIS MIDDENDORF FOR A GREAT 40TH ANNUAL OLD SETTLERS ROD RUN ON SATURDAY, 8/21/2021. THANK YOU TO ABOUT 30+ MARAUDERS WHO SUPPORTED THE SHOW.  HAD A FUN DAY & THE HEAT WAS TOLERABLE.  THANKS CHRIS!!!!!
~The AUGUST meeting was held Thursday 8/19/21 at 6:30PM at the Mulvane American Legion.
~It was great to have 28 members, officers and guests present for the July meeting. 
~Thanks to the American Legion for dinner prior to the meeting.  It was very much appreciated. 
~Steve Nichols gave the treasurer's report.  All is well and we continue to receive dues and expenses are taken care of.
Our accounts are looking good even after making sizable donations to our charities.  We still have funds set aside for the rock for one of the Mulvane parks.
*PLEASE BE REMINDED - DUES ARE NOW DUE!!!  DROP DEAD DATE TO PAY WILL BE THE OLD SETTLERS ROD RUN ON 8/21/21. IF YOU HAVE PAID, YOUR CHECK IS IN THE MAIL OR YOU HAVE MADE ARRANGEMENTS, NO ACTION IS NECESSARY.  IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID YOUR CURRENT DUES, TAKE A MINUTE AND SEND A CHECK - PAYABLE TO MULVANE MARAUDERS, P. O. BOX 151, MULVANE KS 67110.  IF YOU DO NOT PLAN TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP, PLEASE LET STEVE KNOW SO WE CAN REMOVE YOUR NAME FROM THE CURRENT ROSTER AND WEBSITE. 
~Kevin announced that because of our donation to the Kansas Honor Flight, we would once again have a Golf Team in the KHF Golf Tournament on October 4, 2021 at Sand Creek Station in Newton, KS.   As of this date, I think our team of "4" is complete based on previous announcement at the July meeting.   As of this newsletter our Marauders team will be Dale Heckman, Sue Heersche, Doyle Phillips & Earlene Phillips. The 2019 team had a fun time and the tournament raises funds to send WWII, Korean and Vietnam Veterans to Washington DC to visit their war memorials.  
~Cheryl reminded members about the Riverfest Car Show - to be held in October.  Member Jim Thomas is working with Riverfest and will be assisting with parking.  If any member is interested in attending, please let Cheryl know so the Riverfest folks know how many to plan on.  Check out their website for show details & entry form.
~Member Chris Middendorf let everyone know about the Old Settlers Rod Run - cars will be at St Michael's church once again.  Show is 8-2:00PM - there will be a 40th Anniversary quilt to be raffled along with some other items.  He will have some new awards for participants & food is available to purchase.  Participant judging.  Please keep his sister Tammy in your thoughts as she is dealing with cancer treatment - she has been with Chris and the show from the beginning.  And don't miss an opportunity to get "free advice" at the Marauders Old Geezers and spin the "Wheel of Misfortune".  All proceeds from these guys will be donated to the Kansas Honor Flight.  Great fun!!!
~Member Dale Heckman announced an upcoming car show at Wichita Heights High School.  He is a teacher & coach at the school and is helping with this show to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Heights.  In addition to the show, many activities will be going on including a football game on Friday night.  The show will be Saturday,
October 9, 2021.  Flyers were distributed and the show is on the club's website.   
~At the June meeting member Jim Thomas reminded the club that the Vietnam Traveling Wall will be in Valley Center October 21 - 25, 2021.  They are in need of many volunteers for this event.  Great way to donate some time and honor Vietnam Veterans.  Many Marauders are Veterans and several are Veterans of Vietnam.   There is a website for this event and the volunteer description is listed along with information on how to volunteer.  It would be great to see the Mulvane Marauders volunteer for this very special event.  Another opportunity for the Marauders to support another great cause.

~Please remember the concerns of the club and those experiencing health issues and those who have recently lost loved ones. The Marauders Club is a "family" and we want to ensure we reach out to those in need whatever the reason.  Please let Cheryl know if you know of a member that needs a card for any reason. 

~Kevin reminded members about upcoming events.  The Old Settlers Rod Run will be celebrating 40 years, Riverfest Car Show & the 2022 Cars for Charity Car Show.  
*Mulvane Fall Festival on 9/25/21 from 5-7:00PM - Please let Steve Nichols know if you would like to display your car
with the club and for information regarding what time to be there.  
*Kevin also announced the car show at the Kansas Speedway for the Hollywood 400 to be held October 24, 2021.  Info is on the website.  If you are interested you can contact Clay, Marketing Director.

~MULVANE WEEKEND CRUISES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!!

~Be sure to check the Club Website, the Cruisin Calendar or the KEYN online Cruisin Calendar for upcoming shows and activities. If you would like to be a ROAD CAPTAIN for any event, just let us know where & when you are leaving and we will let club members know so everyone can cruise together.  
*CAR SHOW SEASON IS HERE - PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS.

~ALWAYS CHECK OUT THE "REVVIN' IT UP" SECTION OF THE NEWSLETTER FOR UPDATES! 

~We have club shirts for $10.  If you need a shirt, please contact Steve Nichols or come to the next meeting.  If you would like to have a club shirt in a specific color or need a jacket or sweatshirt, contact Kevin Cardwell at Shirts Plus. 
~We have new black and white summer hats - let Steve Nichols know if you need a shirt or hat.

 
NEW BUSINESS
*PLEASE BE THINKING ABOUT THE NEXT SHOWDOWN IN THE VALLEY CAR SHOW AT THE KANSAS STAR CASINO.  Consider how you can help & be ready to volunteer!   We need every member to make this great show even greater!!!!  NOW IS THE TIME TO BE CHECKING WITH POSSIBLE SPONSORS - WE NEED SPONSORS FOR 2022 - PLEASE BE THINKING ABOUT FRIENDS, FAMILY OR ANYONE YOU KNOW INCLUDING BUSINESSES - THAT MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED WITH THE SHOW AS A SPONSOR AT ANY LEVEL.  WE WOULD BE THRILLED TO HAVE NEW BUSINESSES JOIN US AS WELL.  If you need information on sponsorship - contact us for details.

*DUES ARE NOW DUE AS OF JUNE 1!!  If you have already paid your dues, Thank You!!  Dues are still $25.00 per year.  Make check payable to Mulvane Marauders and mail it to Mulvane Marauders, Steve Nichols, P O Box 151, Mulvane, KS 67110.   If you have questions regarding your dues or a payment, please contact Steve.  If you aren't sure you have paid, please check the website and ensure you have a 'green check mark" by your name.  If you have a "red X" we have not received your dues for 2021/2022!
**Old Settlers Car Show will be the final cut off to pay dues and remain on the roster.   Thanks for your help if getting dues paid.

~With no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:15PM.
 
~IF YOU KNOW OF A MEMBER THAT IS NOT GETTING NEWSLETTERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR EMAILS...PLEASE HAVE THEM CONTACT US!  IN ORDER TO KEEP MEMBERS UP-TO-DATE ON CLUB BUSINESS AND EVENTS, WE NEED TO HAVE CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESSES.   IF YOU KNOW OF A MEMBER WHO DOES NOT HAVE EMAIL, PLEASE TRY TO "BUDDY" WITH THAT MEMBER & HELP KEEP THEM INFORMED ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON.  THANKS FOR YOUR HELP WITH THIS REQUEST!!
 
*MEMBERS - UPDATE WEBSITE -- HAVE YOU UPDATED YOUR INFORMATION AND/OR PHOTOS ON THE WEBSITE RECENTLY???  SINCE YOU HAVE A BIT OF EXTRA TIME AS OF THIS WRITING - PLEASE Take a few minutes, log in & update your profile.  It's easy - just logon webpage, go to the bottom right corner, put in your email address and password.  If you don't remember your password just send Steve Nichols an email and he will send you a new one so you can complete this update.  If you have a problem updating or adding a photo of your car, contact Steve for assistance.  Kasey - our webmaster - has made some new improvements that will allow members to add or edit pictures of their cars on the website.  If you are still having issues, please contact Steve and he can walk you through the process. 
*ALSO - if you have an ad on the webpage and it is no longer valid, PLEASE delete it.  If you can't do that, let us know and we will delete it for you.
 
~LET'S CONTINUE THE LEGACY OF THIS GREAT & CHARITABLE CLUB AS WE CRUISE
   THROUGH 2021.    "MULVANE MARAUDERS SUPPORTING GREAT CAUSES".
 
~Please continue to check the website club events section for upcoming events & club activities.  If you need an event posted, please contact Cheryl or Steve.   The website calendar has been udated with all the events that we are aware of so far.  If you know of additional events, please let us know and we will be glad to list them for you.
~If there is something you would like to see in the newsletter or have ideas for outings and/or events - please let us hear from you!  If you are interested in being the Road Captain for a show or event, please let us know & we will post it.

"ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS IS 'THE LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE'!!!   FLY YOUR FLAG & HONOR OUR VETERANS & ACTIVE DUTY MEN & WOMEN.   GOD BLESS AMERICA & ALL VETERANS WHO HAVE HELPED TO PROTECT & DEFEND OUR FREEDOMS AND THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO DO SO TODAY!!!

~Next meeting will be Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 6:30PM at the Mulvane American Legion.

 
 
Nutz & Boltz Business
CLUB BREAKFAST WILL HOPEFULLY RESUME IN THE FALL.  WATCH THE NEWSLETTER FOR UPDATES!
*THE MONTHLY BREAKFASTS ARE THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH - 8:30AM to 10:00AM AT THE MULVANE AMERICAN LEGION!  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN  PARTICIPATING WITH A GARAGE CRAWL AFTER THE BREAKFAST, LET US KNOW SO WE CAN GET IT SCHEDULED FOR ONE OF THE FUTURE BREAKFASTS.
THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE CLUB AND THE AMERICAN LEGION AT THE MONTHLY BREAKFASTS AND DINNERS PRIOR TO THE MEETINGS
 
Member News
*Continue to think of Larry Taylor as he is now home from the hospital and recovering there. (It was great to see Larry at the August meeting - but he'd still enjoy hearing from members.)
*Also - please keep Ed Johnson in your thoughts and prayers as he takes treatment for his recurring cancer.  
Phones, emails and/or cards would be appreciated for these members.
*Member George Leach is also having some health issues and taking some treatments so please keep him in 
your thoughts & prayers. (It was great to see George & his family at the Old Settlers Show.)
*Please remember member Bruce Moran in your prayers as he recently lost his mom.

**If I have missed anyone with a health concern, please let me know!!
~The Marauders Family cares about all members and it is our desire to support each and every one.
**Give these folks a call and let them know you are thinking of them and/or send a card!!!
We need to continuously lift up all our members and celebrate their joys and always be there for those needing our support.
*If any club member is ill or has had a family crisis, let Cheryl know at 685-6590 or cherylabs001@gmail.com so a card can be sent from the club.
 
Winners Circle
*IF YOU WON AN AWARD AT A RECENT CAR SHOW AND AREN'T LISTED HERE - WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU SO WE CAN GET IT ANNOUNCED!
**Tom Sparkman was one of the Top 25 cars at KKOA in Salina - CONGRATS on this great win!!!
**JIm Thomas also won a Silver Award at a recent Ford show - CONGRATS!
**Mulvane Old Settlers Rod Run - Karl Henderson - Long Distance Award from Springfield MO, Ralph Henderson, Ron Bailey, Larry Taylor, Steve Nichols, Kevin Cardwell, Don Heersche (2 awards for 2 cars), Ben Leach, George Leach, Jim Thomas, JIm Parker, Fred Cook, Max Ayers, Joe Weller, Scott Gimple & Bob Moorhouse.  Plus - Best Club Award

**Congratulations to all those who received awards during Car Show Season - we look forward to another great year!
If we missed winners at previous shows and you would like to have it listed, please send that information to me and I will be glad to list it in the next newsletter!   Thanks for your patience on these listings.

 
Marauders Doin' Good
PLEASE CONTINUE TO SAVE YOUR “PULL TABS” FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE. BRING THEM TO THE MEETING & CHERYL WILL ENSURE THEY GET TO RMH. THEY ARE GRATEFUL FOR OUR PARTICIPATION AND SAY…………..THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU!   MARAUDERS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MANY WAYS IN OUR COMMUNITY!!!!
PLEASE DON'T FORGET YOUR PULLTABS - WE ARE STILL COLLECTING THEM AND TAKING THEM TO RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE! 
THEIR NEW FACILITY ACROSS FROM WESLEY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL IS BEAUTIFUL & THEY ARE ABLE TO SERVE TWICE AS MANY FAMILIES .   THEY ARE A GREAT ORGANIZATION SERVING FAMILIES DURING A TIME OF CRISIS!

 
Revvin It Up / Dates to Remember
*CRUISIN' DOUGLAS ON THE THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH DURING SHOW SEASON.
*CRUISIN' MULVANE ON THE SECOND & FOURTH SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH.
*8/21/21 - Mulvane Old Settlers Rod Run
*8/21/21 - Draggin Douglas
*8/28/21 - McConnell AFB Car Show 
*9/4/21 - All Wheels Super Car Show - Caldwell KS
*9/11/21 - Music & Motors Car Show - Larksfield Place
*9/11/21 - Wichita Adaptive Sports Annual Car Show
*9/12/21 - 4th Annual Hot Rods for Heroes Car, Truck, Bike Show - Winfield KS
*9/17/21 - 15th Valley Center Lions Car Show
*9/18/21 - Wichita Bible Church FREE Car Show
*9/18/21 - Draggin Douglas
*9/19/21 - Cruisin for Camp Car Show - Mulvane KS 
*9/25/21 - Mulvane Fall Festival Car Display 
**Be sure to check that each show and event is still being held!


DO YOU HAVE A NEW ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL ADDRESS????????
You are able to manage your own profile on the Marauders website. If you are having issues with that, please contact Kasey McDowell or Steve Nichols and they will be glad to walk you through the process. You can keep up with your own specifics and add/delete cars and pictures. No reason to miss any notices, alerts, newsletters or announcements!!
(If you have an event you would like to have listed on the Events Page, please contact Cheryl.)

"ON THE LIGHT SIDE smiley
*A police officer stops a blonde for speeding and asks to see her license.  She replies in a huff, "I wish you guys could get your act together.  Just yesterday you take away my license and then today you expect me to show it to you."

*No matter how educated, talented, rich or cool you believe you are, how you treat people ultimately tells all.

*A Sunday School teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds.  After explaining the commandment to "Honor thy Father and thy Mother", she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?"  Without missing a beat, one little boy answered, "Thou shalt not kill!"

*A smart person knows what to say.  A wise person knows whether to say it or not.

*I will never understand women.  How you can take boiling hot wax, put it on your face, rip the hair out by the roots, and still be afraid of a spider?"

*Remember - regardless of what it is - with every choice, there is a consequence!
 
*Thought for the day - America will never be destroyed from the outside.  If we falter & loose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.  (Abraham Lincoln)

*BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER & PRACTICE RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS!!
 
*IF YOU HAVE A “CAR JOKE” (or any joke) OR A THOUGHT OF THE DAY YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE CLUB, PLEASE SEND IT TO CHERYL!   **Remember, it has to be ‘printable’!!!
 
 NEXT MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
 
Thanks Marauders and “Keep Cruisin”
Cheryl Boyes 



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