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Contact: Steve & Sindy Gradowski
12089 Belle Rd , Memphis , MI 48041 Ph: (810) 392-3302
Website: http://overloaders.bravehost.com/home.htm
Email:ru2reddy@gmail.com

MICHIGAN OVERLOADERS

What a great rally we had May 15 – 18 at the Bay Shore Camp & Family Ministries Campground in Sebwaing, MI. Once again we had fun playing miniature Picture of golf, but a new activity was introduced Brad Dadles this year and what a fantastic time we had! The “Zip Line”! Brad Dadles had a great time as you can see. As many as four members at a time got harnessed up donning helmets, then jumped off a platform into the wild blue yonder and “zipped” along to the end of the line! It was not limited to the younger members either. Stan Dobies, who just turned 75, jumped twice and had a big smile on his face both times! Sailing along right side up was not enough for some of our members as Marlene, Sindy, Jacolyn, and Brad got people doing it upside down too! Then there were those of us who chose to stay on the ground and cheer them on and take photos.

Sindy and Marlene, our hosts, taught us to decorate visors with glittery paints and “jewels.” We are just sure we are making a real fashion statement and we should have them insured! As usual we had great potluck meals, and the campground provided us with a wonderful catered meal. We also enjoyed an ice cream social, and the men did their usual grand job of providing us with a pancake breakfast on Saturday. Always a treat for the ladies.

The members also voted the current board members to serve another two years in their current positions. Also discussed was changing the location of the Fall 2009, 20th anniversary rally to a closer location due to the cost of gas/fuel. We are now looking into that option. More to come on that.

Many of us attended the Back Home in Indiana Rally in June and spent a wonderful time together. Gulf Stream provided many fine meals, seminars, optional tours, and entertainment. We are proud to have turned in 119.7 pounds of tabs for KOA Campgrounds for Kids with Cancer. We could not have done this without the help of one exceptional member, Ken Bailey, who this year brought in 47 pounds all by himself! Yeah Kenny! Our club also spent one free evening together and had 12 pizzas delivered for a fun meal and great fellowship.

We will be attending our Fall Rally September 18 – 21 in White Cloud, MI, hosted by Fred and Dixie Dawe. We will be having a “Celebration of Harvest” and are to think apples, cider, and a donut or two. Gulf Stream will also be providing us with a great meal at a secret location.

Jim and Carol Ralston will be our hosts for the Spring 2009 rally in Moscow, MI at the Moscow Maples RV Park May 14 – 17, 2009. Our theme will be Dr. Zhivago/ Russian. Hummm- interesting. More to come on this rally.

See you down the road,
DEB FAIR #4329
President

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