October 2021 Newsletter

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“SMOKE AND GAS”
FROM THE
MULVANE MARAUDERS 
OCTOBER - 2021
 
~The OCTOBER meeting was held Thursday 10/21/21 at 6:30PM at the Mulvane American Legion & called to order by Kevin Cardwell.  We are so glad that Kevin was able to be with us at the meeting after his recent surgery!!
~Thanks to the American Legion for a great bieroc dinner prior to the meeting. It is very much appreciated.
~It was great to have about 30 members, officers & guests present for the October meeting.  Welcome back to former member Rob Robinson - glad to have him back to the club.  Also good to see Dan Egger at the meeting  - one of our original charter members.
~Steve Nichols gave the treasurer's report.  All is well and our accounts are in good standing.  The roster has been
updated to reflect all members who have paid their dues.  If you have paid and you are not on the roster, please contact Steve so he can make any necessary corrections.  Our accounts are looking good & we have 'seed money' set aside to plan for the 2022 Showdown in the Valley Car Show.  We still have funds set aside for the rock for one of the Mulvane parks.  
~Steve also reminded members that our breakfasts will resume at the American Legion and the 1st one will be Saturday, November 6, 2021 starting at 8:30am.  They will be just like prior years with Legion folks cooking and serving.  All club members, family & friends are invited.  Adults are $8 and this breakfast is worth every bit of that.  Kids under 5 eat for free.  We need at least 30 members to ensure we can continue with this fun activity.  
~Member Dale Heckman announced that the Wichita Heights High School car show had a good turnout.  Thanks to the Marauders that attended.  He also presented a check to Cheryl for the Kansas Honor Flight.  This donation is much appreciated.  
Please remember that Marauders members are benefiting from our donations to Kansas Honor Flight.  Member Tom Sparkman and his brother went on a flight September 29, 2021.  If you are a WWII, Korean or Vietnam Veteran or know someone who is, please contact Cheryl & Danny for information on signing up to go on a flight or go to kansashonorflight.org (you can complete the application online).  This is a trip of a lifetime for these Veterans.  
~The club received a very nice note from the Donna Starbird family for the card that we sent to them.   Also received a nice thank you from Ronald McDonald House for our donation of pull tabs.  
~Cheryl reminded club members about the 17th Annual KRUZ'N FOR KIDS CHARITY DRIVE THRU/DROP OFF TOY EVENT ON SUNDAY 10/24/21 FROM 11AM TO 1PM AT THE STAR LUMBER PARKING LOT AT 325 S. WEST STREET, WICHITA. Everyone is invited to join us as we collect new unwrapped toys and donations for TOYS FOR TOTS.  All participation and donations will be greatly appreciated as we serve children/families in need during the holidays.  All donations stay local.
~Cheryl also suggested that if members want to participate in the Cars for Charity Show in January, time is of essence.  It is recommended that you get your entries in as soon as possible to get a space.  Please let Cheryl know if you are going to enter & when you receive confirmation of entry.  BE SURE TO MARK THE CLUB PARTICIPATION SPACE WITH MULVANE MARAUDERS - IF YOU DON'T COMPLETE THAT PART, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN THE CLUB SPACE & WILL BE PARKED AS AN INDIVIDUAL!!!!  
~The Vietnam Traveling Wall will be in Valley Center October 21 - 25, 2021.  They are still in need of 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.  Another opportunity for the Marauders to support a 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 announced UPCOMING EVENTS:
*Draggin' Douglas Saturday, 10/16/21; 2nd Annual Robert Johnson Memorial Car Show at Evangel Presbyterian Church, 10/23/21 - show was postponed from earlier date due to weather; KRUZ'N FOR KIDS 10/24/21; Car & Bike Show & Cornhole Tournament at American Legion Post 256, 10/30/21;  Hobo Happenings in Douglass on 11/20/21.  This is a fun car show and they serve great ham 'n beans to participants along with donuts to early arrivals & coffee and hot chocolate all day.   Show season is winding down - get out and enjoy while you can!!
*SPECIAL NOTE FOR CARS FOR CHARITIES - THE SHOW IS JANUARY 14, 15 & 16, 2022.  There might have been some information that had the incorrect date. 

~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 Steve Nichols know where & when you are leaving and he will let club members know so everyone can cruise together.  
*THERE ARE STILL A LOT OF SHOWS LEFT FOR 2021 - 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 still have new black and white summer hats - let Steve Nichols know if you need a shirt or hat.

 
NEW BUSINESS
*SHOWDOWN IN THE VALLEY CAR SHOW WILL BE AT THE KANSAS STAR CASINO IN APRIL 2022!  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 IN 2022,  
 If you need information on sponsorship - contact us for details.
*The Showdown Planning Committe will be meeting after the first of the new year.  We will need several folks to step up and take on several tasks/duties for this upcoming show.  
 
*The annual Club Calendar was discussed.  Since it is so late in the year and so much would need to be done in a short amount of time to get them printed and to us by November - there will be NO Club Calendar for 2022.  Instead of waiting until late in the year, it was discussed that we could start this project anytime during the first of next year.  It is our goal to have a 2023 calendar and begin planning, contacting sponsors and taking photos throughout the year.  If you would be willing to help with this great project, please let us know.  Don Heersche has helped with this in the past and we appreciate his time and effort.  This project needs a committee - are you willing to help??????  We still need members to volunteer to help with the calendar project.  

*At the September meeting we discussed doing something for residents at Villa Maria and Villa Court in Mulvane.  This project is still in the works and looks like it might be November 6 or November 13.  They would like to do an activity involving our club for residents and their families.  Watch the announcements for further details regarding this possible event.  

*ALSO - WATCH NEWSLETTER REGARDING THE NEXT MEETING ON NOVEMBER 18, 2021!!  Steve is going to check with the F.R.O.G. Diner at the Methodist Church to see if the club will be able to volunteer and help hand out meals at the church.  IF we are able to participate, we aren't sure of the status of the November meeting.  We will keep you posted.

~With no further business, meeting was adjourned at 6:50PM.
 
~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!!
~WE WANT YOUR PICTURES OF CLUB ACTIVITIES!!
*If anyone has pictures of activities, events or shows - please share them with us and we will get them posted!  Fun to see where and what club members are doing!!
 
*MEMBERS --  HAVE YOU UPDATED YOUR INFORMATION AND/OR PHOTOS ON THE WEBSITE RECENTLY???  PLEASE TAKE A BIT OF EXTRA TIME,  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 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!!!

*NOVEMBER 11 IS VETERANS DAY - PLEASE SAY THANK YOU TO A VETERAN AND REMEMBER ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED  AND ESPECIALLY THOSE VETERANS THAT GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE  -- AND NEVER CAME HOME!

~Next meeting will be Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 6:30PM at the Mulvane American Legion.(WATCH NEWSLETTER FOR DETAILS REGARDING THE MEETING)

 
 
Nutz & Boltz Business
CLUB BREAKFAST WILL RESUME SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2021.
*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 AMERICAN LEGION POST #136 AT THE MONTHLY BREAKFASTS AND DINNERS PRIOR TO THE MEETINGS
 
Member News
*Kevin Cardwell had surgery on October 4, please keep him in your prayers & thoughts.  Welcome back to the meeting this month!  
*Member Jim Homan went in for a routine procedure & left with triple bypass heart surgery.  His recovery is going good and should be able to be back on the "road" again soon.  Keep him in your prayers during his recovery.
*Member Jim Thomas - recovering from heart bypass surgery.  Send a card or give him a call while he is recovering.
*Former club member Air Force Lt Col (Ret) Susan Lee passed away in October - please remember her husband Larry and their family as they deal with their loss.  Susan & Larry were active in the club and very active members of Post #136.
*Former member Steve Hundley recently passed away - please keep his wife Rhonda and family in your thoughts.
*Member Ed Johnson is feeling better as he is dealing with cancer treatments - keep him in your prayers.
*Member George Leach continues to deal with health issues - remember George and give him a call.

**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!
*Alva OK Car Show - Tony & Pam Nash & Tim & Bobbi Riffel
*Wichita Heights High School Show - Ron Bailey, Tony Nash & Ron Cummings

**If you won a recent award at a car show and you aren't listed - that's because we haven't heard from you!!!

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.
*10/23/21 - Robert Johnson Memorial Car Show
*10/24/21 - 17TH ANNUAL KRUZ'N FOR KIDS DRIVE THRU/DROP OFF TOY EVENT
*10/30/21 - American Legion #256 SAL Car & Bike Show
*11/6/21 - Club Breakfast at the American Legion
*11/6/21 - Veterans Day Parade - Downtown Wichita
*11/11/21 - Veterans Day
*11/18/21 - Club Meeting
*11/20/21 - Hobo Happenings - Douglass KS
*11/25/21 - Happy Thanksgiving
*12/16/21 - Club Meeting
*1/14/22 - 1/16/22 - Cars for Charities Show at Century II
**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
*Always be careful when you follow the masses.  Sometimes the "M" is silent!!

*I'll be handing out those tiny candy bars this Halloween - I think they're called "bite me" size.(Maxine)

*The trouble with bucket seats is that not everybody has the same size bucket.

*What's a skeleton's favorite song???  
Bad to the Bone

*The good thing about having a husband who never listens is being able to say, "I already told you that."  Whether
you did or not, he'll never know the difference.

*A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

*What did the mother ghost say to the baby ghost as they drove down the street? Make sure you buckle your
sheet belt!

*It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.  (Mahatma Gandhi)

*Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have.
 
*Thought for the day - The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.  (Albert Einstein)

*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, NOVEMBER 18, 2021
 
Thanks Marauders and “Keep Cruisin”
Cheryl Boyes 



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