January 2022
Newsletter
 “SMOKE AND GAS”
FROM THE MULVANE MARAUDERS JANUARY- 2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR! ~The JANUARY meeting was held Thursday 1/20/2022 at 6:30PM at the Mulvane American Legion and called to order by president Kevin Cardwell.
~Thanks to the American Legion for always providing a meal prior to our meetings. We appreciate all their support and hard work ensuring we have dinner prior to our meeting. Be sure to thank the Legion members!!
~It was great to have about 15 officers and members at the meeting. ~WELCOME TO ALL NEW MEMBERS - WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU AND SEEING YOU AT UPCOMING EVENTS. ~We know at this time that some are being a little extra cautious with the recent COVID surge and spike in cases. As always, we ask each member to do what they feel is right for them regarding meetings and other activities. Hopefully we will be back to some form of normalcy in the near future. ~Cheryl asks that you notify the club if you hear of any member who is ill or has any other needs or loss of a family member. It's important that we remember our club members during these times with thoughts and cards. ~Steve Nichols advised that the treasurer's report is good. All is well and our accounts are in good standing. 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 - this project is on hold until after the holidays. ~Steve reminded members that we are having our monthly breakfasts at the American Legion and the next one is Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 8:30AM. All club members, family & friends are invited. Adults are $10 and this breakfast is worth every bit of that. Kids 6 - 12 $5 and under 5 eat for FREE. We need at least 30 members to ensure we can continue with this fun activity. SAVE THE DATE for the next breakfast 3/5/2022!!!! ~The Marauders continue to make donations to the Kansas Honor Flight each year and some of our members have benefitted from those donations by going on a flight. If you know of a WW II, Korean or Vietnam Veteran who has not been on a flight, please share the Kansas Honor Flight with them or have them contact Cheryl & Danny Boyes and they will be happy to visit with them about getting signed up to go on a flight. They can contact them at 316-685-6590. We serve ALL Kansas Veterans and want to ensure they all the opportunity to take this trip of a lifetime with other Veterans. ~UPDATE - CARS FOR CHARITY 2022 - 16 cars and members were entered in this year's show and 4 members were presented Sponsor Trophy Awards. Great job members and thanks for representing the club at this show. ~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. ~UPCOMING EVENTS: *CLUB DINNER - the date for the White Elephant Club Dinner will be Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 1:00PM at the American Legion. The current menu is fried/baked chicken, ham, green beans, corn, scalloped potatoes, rolls, water and tea. We will be having our Marauders Potluck Desserts!! (And Steve Nichols' pies). Be sure to bring your White Elephant gifts - one gift for each person participating. We will also have a 50/50 pot and some great door prizes. Please confirm your RSVP with Steve Nichols or Cheryl Boyes. Friends and family are $10 per plate. RSVP deadline is February 14, 2022. *SUNFLOWER SWAP MEET will be March 10 & 11, 2022 at Century II. Save the Date and if you have questions regarding the swap meet, please contact John Saindon. *Please support American Legion Post #136 events when you can - we are grateful to have such a great working relationship with them and their support of the club. ~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 during the upcoming car show season, let Steve Nichols know where & when you are leaving and he will let club members know so everyone can cruise together. Thanks to those members who have been road captains for this past show season - we appreciate your willingness to help out and hope even more will volunteer next season!! ~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 recently met to start discussing the show and will be meeting regularly after the first of the new year. We will need several folks to step up and take on several tasks/duties & being a Captain for this upcoming show. Please watch the announcesments for the next Showdown Committee meeting. They are held at 6PM at the Mulvane American Legion. **Inside parking for Showdown will be $25 and outside parking will be $20 for 2022 **Vendor booths will remain at $75 **It was discussed & decided that we need sign at the Casino to let folks know there are cars inside AND outside **Kevin ask the club to consider having a Swap Meet during Showdown to add incentive for folks to participate, attend and generate more funds with this added attraction. We have plenty of room and could be a perfect addition to the show. In order to do this and add this attraction, we need a Team & Captain to volunteer to help take on this project. This would be in addition to our other teams and captains. If you would be interested and willing to help with this Swap Meet Team, please contact us!! We need to hear from you if you would be willing to help with a Swap Meet during the show!! **The Kansas Star Casino has also scheduled Showdown dates through 2025. *The annual Club Calendar will be discussed for the upcoming year so we can have a 2023 calendar. We will need a Calendar Committee to help with this project. 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.
*Kevin has announced that Mulvane would once again be sponsoring the Patriots Baseball Team - a part of the Sunflower Collegiate League - in the summer of 2022. He would like for the club to participate in a car show for the team in June or July of 2022. The game/show will be at the Mulvane Sports Complex with games at 6PM and 8PM. Game is free for participants and parking will be in an area that is safe for the cars. The Patriots will benefit from this fundraiser car show. As soon as a date is confirmed we will let everyone know. Stay tuned..! *Kevin has Cruisin Calendars 2022 -if you did not get one at the Cars for Charity Show, you can still pick one up at our meetings. ~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??? This would be a good time to check the website and do some updating your information. 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 - a great time to do a bit of 'housekeeping' if you have an ad on the webpage. If it is no longer valid or your item has been sold, PLEASE delete it. If you can't do that, let us know and we will delete it for you.
~"MULVANE MARAUDERS SUPPORTING GREAT CAUSES" in 2022!!
~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.
"MAY WE NEVER FORGET THAT FREEDOM ISN'T FREE -- OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED AND THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO SERVE OUR COUNTRY TO PROTECT THOSE FREEDOMS. FLY YOUR FLAG TO HONOR ALL THOSE WHO GAVE SOME - AND THOSE WHO GAVE ALL!! ~Next meeting will be Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 6:30PM at the Mulvane American Legion. Nutz & Boltz Business
CLUB BREAKFASTS HAVE RESUMED!
NEXT BREAKFAST IS SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 5, 2022 *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
*Please keep member Fred Cook's family in your thoughts and prayers at the unexpected loss of his granddaughter in December.
*Keep club member Harold Hills wife Marsha in your prayers as she continues to recover from recent health issues & surgery. *Chris & Sherri Middendorf recently lost their daughter, Andrea Yates. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time and the days ahead as they deal with their loss. *Remember the club members who have recently lost loved ones - they continue to need our thoughts & prayers. **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!
*Cars for Charity 2022 - Richard Gunter, Andy Trager - 2 awards/2 cars; 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
*1/1/22 - HAPPY NEW YEAR
*1/20/22 - Club Meeting *2/5/22 - Club Breakfast - Mulvane American Legion *2/17/22 - Club Meeting *2/20/22 - Club Dinner & White Elephant Exchange - Mulvane American Legion *3/5/22 - Club Breakfast - Mulvane American Legion *3/17/22 - Club Meeting *4/30/22 - Mulvane Marauders Showdown in the Valley at the Kansas Star Casino **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  *The secret to living well & long:
Eat half, Walk double, Laugh triple and Love without measure. (Tibetan Proverb) *The end of the year is a good time to get rid of stuff. I started weeks ago by cleaning out my checking account. (Maxine) *This year I'm going to make a resolution I can keep: No dieting all year long! *What's the easiest way to keep your New Year's resolution to read more? Watch TV with subtitles *Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be Kind!! (Robin Williams) *Youth is when you're allowed to stay up for New Year's Eve. Middle age ( and older) is when you're forced to! *A man who had too much to drink decided to walk home on New Year's Eve. A policeman stopped the man & asked where he was going. "I'm on my way to a lecture," the man replied. The policeman scoffed, "Who gives lectures on New Year's Eve?" The man answered, "My wife!!" *What do you call someone who says they know all the words to "Auld Lang Syne?" A liar!! *PEACE - it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, no trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. *Thought for the day - Tomorrow is the 1st blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one! (Brad Paisley)
*May God be with you through this New Year & fill your life with Comfort, Love & Cheer. May this day and the days ahead hold many Blessings for you & yours. *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, FEBRUARY 17, 2022!
Thanks Marauders and “Keep Cruisin”
Cheryl Boyes
685-6590 or cherylabs001@gmail.com
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