Volume 15 Issue 17

October 2013 Editor MikeDonahue

The September campout at the State Fairgrounds in Des Moines was well attended. We had 11 coaches with 21 people and one guest. We toured the Iowa State Capitol. If you have never done that it is something you should put on your “bucket list”.

Some went to the dog Show at the Fairgrounds on Saturday. The Manager of the Fairgrounds stopped by and gave a talk about the Fair and it’s operation. In the evening we had a cookout where you grilled your own meet and the committee provided the sides. On Sunday after the Church Service 9 coaches left for Winterset to start the Caravan. We toured the Southwest part of the state and saw many interesting places. Some of the highlights were seeing the Green Plaines Renewable Energy and BioProcess Alge, Ethanol Plant. We saw many Museums and

historical places. Way too many to list here. We returned home on Saturday the 14th.

The Iowa Winnie Hawks Fall meeting will be September 27 – 29 at The Lazy Acres Campground at Urbana, IA. Theme: Liv’n in Iowa.

The October meeting and campout will be October 2, 3, & 4that The Antique Acres RV Park north of Cedar Falls, IA. The hosts are Jim & Deanna Darrah. There will be a potluck on Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Saturday we tour Bertsch Cabinets and Mitas Tires. No open toed shoes. Friday we will tour Waverly Plastics and go to the Isle Casino. Friday night at 5:30 supper by the committee. Saturday Breakfast by the committee at 8:30 AM and at 9:30 the business meeting. At the meeting we will be electing new officers for 2014. We need people to step forward for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Make sure you let Jim and Deanna know you are coming.

The November 2nd Meeting will be at Bufords at the Quality Inn in Ames, IA At 11:30 AM. Exit #113 off I 35 toward Ames. On north side after 1st stop light. The Hostess is Myrna Elliott. Let her know you will be there 2 weeks ahead.

We want to welcome Ken & Barb Pitt as new members of the Busy Bee’s.

Anniversaries

October

None

Birthdays

October

7 Susie Magnuson

11 Jim Conlon

16 Myrna Elliott

25 Don Harper

27 Janie Schieltz

2011-2012 BUSY BEE WINNIES OFFICER

President – Mike Donahue

2230 W. 3rd. St

Dubuque, IA 52001

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Vice President – Glen Boie

131 East Larrabee, P O Box 100

Hawkeye, IA 52147-0100

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Secretary – Deanna Darrah

1008 Kenyon Drive

Waverly, IA 50677-1907

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Treasurer – Lyle Airey

200 East Brown, Box 154

Albion, IA 50005-0154

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Historian – Mike Donahue

2230 West 3rd. St.

Dubuque, IA 52001

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Thanks to all that came forward and volunteered to host a campout for 2014.

WORDS OF WISDOM

Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?