WHITE ELEPHANT DINNER--what a great time!!!
-nearly 50 Marauders, friends and family attened the dinner. As usual Trish and her team did a great meal---"THANKS TRISH". Check out the website photos page for over 30 pictures and who got what. The fish floppers, yodeling pickle and bowling pin all showed up again. Doyle Phillips was awarded the "Kenny Cummings Club Appreciation Award"--congrats Doyle. What a great day everyone had--till next year!!


SHOWDOWN GIFT CARDS--we have 28--lets try and get to 100!!
-we are asking all Marauders to buy 2 $10 gift cards to be used as door prizes at the show, you can donate more if you want--you can give them to Steve Nichols or Cheryl Boyes or drop them in the mail to Marauders PO #151, Mulvane, Ks 67110

NEXT CLUB MEETING---Feb. 20th
-Feb. 20th, Mulvane American Legion at 6:30 pm. We will be having lasagna from 5:30-6:30--its free!

NEXT SHOWDOWN IN THE VALLEY PLANNING MEETING---Feb 25th
 -Tuesday, Feb. 25th, at 6:00 pm at the Legion. Anyone is welcome to attend.

LAST CLUB BREAKFAST---March.1st!!
-club breakfast at the Mulvane American Legion, at 8:30 am, we need at least 30 members to attend the breakfast(s), Adults $10, 6-12 $5, 5 & under FREE!! If you have gift cards for Showdown in the Valley please bring them.

CLUB LICENSE PLATE
-we have one license plate left--$25

27th SHOWDOWN IN THE VALLEY---ready---set---go--it's on!!!--Volunteer for team below--call the Captain!!
-we are asking all Marauders to buy 2 $10 gift cards to be used as door prizes at the show, you can donate more if you want--you can give them to Steve Nichols or drop them in the mail to Marauders PO #151, Mulvane, Ks 67110
-its time to sign up to help with our show, call one of the Captains below to volunteer--you can sign up with more than one Captain.
-Oustisde Parking: Ben Rees brees@usd263.org or blrees6@gmail.com or 316-640-3808
-Judging: Chris Middendorf carshowcrazy@aol.com or 316-992-1815
-Registration Table: Fred Cook fredcook77@yahoo.com or 316-204-5535
-Merchandise/Raffle: Dave or Beth Oliphant davidousa@att.net or beth.oliphant@att.net or Cheryl Boyes cherylabs001@gmail.com or 316-209-8422
-Inside Parking/Vendors: Steve Nichols stevegnichols@yahoo.com or call/text  316-670-0240
-Trash/Water: Gary Whitmore gcruiser22@gmail.com or 316-655-0931

WEBSITE SPONSOR ADVERTISING
-the website has now been updated and we can sell ads, so if you know anyone who would like to have their company logo and contact information listed, please have them contact me: Steve Nichols text/phone 316-670-0240 or email stevegnichols@yahoo.com, below is the cost.
-Gold package (only 6)-to have company logo/contact info on each page permanently: $250 for year
-Silver package-to have company logo/contact info on the ticker tape: $120  (ticker tape is on each page and moves along displaying sponsor for a few seconds on each page)
-Bronze package-to have company logo/contact info on sponsor page: $25

MEMBERS
-if you know of any club member who is ill, had surgery or has had a tramatic event, please let us know: Cheryl Boyes 316-209-8422 or cherylabs001@gmail.com or Steve Nichols 316-670-0240 or stevegnichols@yahoo.com

CLUB WEBSITE--if we don't have pics of your vehicle(s) on the website, send the pics to stevegnichols@yahoo.com and we will put them on the website. Remember you can also sell auto related items on the website.
-we would like to get the website updated, please check your information and see if it is correct, we need to delete any vehicle you no longer have and add any new ones you might have, if you are unable to get on the website or have forgotten your password please let me know and we will send it to you. If you are unable to upload a picture of your vehicle(s) send them to me and I will load them for you. We get lots of request for vehicles for Proms, Weddings, Birthdays etc, we usually tell them to look at the pics on the website and who owns the vehicle, if they contact you, its up to you if you want to help them, most of the time they will pay you. Contact me if you need to: Steve Nichols 316-670-0240 or stevegnichols@yahoo.co

FINAL  HEADCOUNT--52---see everyone Sunday!!
Here is the final headcount that was given to order the food---see everyone Sunday!

WHITE ELEPHANT DINNER-- Feb. 16th--this Sunday
-the club White Elephant Dinner is scheduled for February 16th at 1:00, family or friends is $10 per plate, kids under 5 are free. The meal will be Lasagna and the trimmings, remember to bring your favorite dessert to share.

Sign-ups---Jim Bliss-1, Brian Behrend-2, Kevin Cardwell-2, Mike Conrey-2, Fred Cook-2, Dick Cole-2, Ron Cummings-1, Jerry Fletcher-3, Dan Gamache-2, Earl Gartrell-7, Richard Gunter-1, Don Heersche-2, Ralph Henderson-1, Shelda Leach-2, Dave Lerch-2, Bob Moorhouse-2, Pam Nash-1, Chase Nichols-2, Steve Nichols-4, Dave Oliphant-2, Doyle Phillips-2, Steve Richey-1, Larry Taylor-2, Jim Thomas-2, Gary Whitmore-2.

Funeral Service for Bob Zimmerman

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 North Rock Road, Derby, Kansas. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Douglass Cemetery, 1400 East 8th Street, Douglass, Kansas. After the burial, the family invites everyone to the Douglass Senior Center for lunch.

FINAL  HEADCOUNT--52---see everyone Sunday!!
-each person that brings a white elephant gift will get to pick a gift
-50/50 Pot,  there will be 2 winners
-gift card(s) drawings
-annoucement of this years winner of the "Kenny Cummings Club Appreciation Award"
-the bar will not be open, tea & water will be available or bring your drinks
-bring your favorite dessert to share

WHITE ELEPHANT DINNER-- Feb. 16th--this Sunday
-the club White Elephant Dinner is scheduled for February 16th at 1:00, family or friends is $10 per plate, kids under 5 are free. The meal will be Lasagna and the trimmings, remember to bring your favorite dessert to share.

Sign-ups---Jim Bliss-1, Brian Behrend-2, Kevin Cardwell-2, Mike Conrey-2, Fred Cook-2, Dick Cole-2, Ron Cummings-1, Jerry Fletcher-3, Dan Gamache-2, Earl Gartrell-7, Richard Gunter-1, Don Heersche-2, Ralph Henderson-1, Shelda Leach-2, Dave Lerch-2, Bob Moorhouse-2, Pam Nash-1, Chase Nichols-2, Steve Nichols-4, Dave Oliphant-2, Doyle Phillips-2, Steve Richey-1, Larry Taylor-2, Jim Thomas-2, Gary Whitmore-2.

NEW HEADCOUNT---let me know if I have missed anyone---49 sign ups so far.
HEADCOUNT WILL BE TURNED IN MONDAY!!

ASAP---RUNNING OUT OF TIME---SIGN UP FOR THE WHITE ELEPHANT DINNER--DROP DATE IS FEB.9TH!!
-each person that brings a white elephant gift will get to pick a gift
-50/50 Pot,  there will be 2 winners
-gift card(s) drawings
-annoucement of this years winner of the "Kenny Cummings Club Appreciation Award"
-the bar will not be open, tea & water will be available or bring your drinks

WHITE ELEPHANT DINNER-- Feb. 16th
-the club White Elephant Dinner is scheduled for February 16th at 1:00, so get this on your calendars, please let Cheryl at cherylabs001@gmail.com or 316-209-8422  or Steve Nichols, stevegnichols@ yahoo.com or 316-670-0240 if you plan to attend and how many, as always you can bring family or friends for $10 per plate, kids under 5 are free. The meal will be Lasagna and the trimmings, remember to bring your favorite dessert to share.

Sign-ups---Jim Bliss-1, Cheryl Boyes-2, Kevin Cardwell-2, Mike Conrey-2, Fred Cook-2, Dick Cole-2, Ron Cummings-1, Jerry Fletcher-3, Earl Gartrell-7, Richard Gunter-1, Don Heersche-2, Ralph Henderson-1, Shelda Leach-2, Dave Lerch-2, Bob Moorhouse-2, Chase Nichols-2, Steve Nichols-4, Dave Oliphant-2, Doyle Phillips-2, Steve Richey-1, Larry Taylor-2, Jim Thomas-2, Gary Whitmore-2.