March/April 2024

• Happy Spring everyone!  It is great to be back with another fun season of 'Thunderbirding Across the Land.'  

• A big Thank You to all of our club members that came out for our After The Holiday's Dinner and our Planning Meeting on March 24th at The Liberty Diner.

• We have another season of fun things planned.  I am so grateful for our members that are willing to get those gleaming Thunderbirds out on the road and drive them!

• Not surprising, our first event for 2024 is a ROAD TRIP!  (April 13) The location is Elkhart, Indiana, The RV/MH Hall of Fame, 21565 Executive Parkway, 46514.  It is 60 miles from the Fort.

• Did you know that Elkhart produces over 80% of all RV's built in the U.S. today?  Today's RVs and mobile homes have come a long way from the early days, and that's all on display in the museum's Founders Hall.  Step through the doors and step back in time.  Trailers and other authentic memorabilia from as far back as the 1920's are on hand to show you how far we've come from the good ol' days.  You will see tent campers to luxurious 'glamping' models on the road today.

• After the RV Museum, we will travel to Middlebury Indiana (240 Hwy 20) for a meal at The Das Dutchman Essenhaus.  Experience all of the Amish inspired meals in a warm, family friendly setting.  Their menu offers authentic flavors that have been handed down through generations.  Let the small-town hospitality and thoughtfully prepared meals carry you away to a simpler time and place.  Their tables are waiting for us!

• We will be needing a head count for this event.  As always, if your Thunderbird isn't up for the drive, taking the daily driver is an option.  We will be adding more details as the event nears.

• We need to fill one of our board of directors' positions.  Club member Di Hensch has served as secretary for 5 years and she and Ken want to do lots of traveling in the years to come.  She would like to step down from her position.  Thank you Di, for your years of service!  This position is an easy one.  Generally, you take notes at our planning meeting and then give a report at the next year's meeting.  Please let us know if you are willing to help.

• That's all the news from Hoosierland, COME FLY WITH US!