The last week’s board of director’s 2010 planning secession was small in attendance but mighty in synergy! Board member Lynda Lorenz, curator for the Saxon Lutheran Memorial in East Perry County, was a gracious host as we enjoyed chili and other goodies by a wood fireplace. Thank you, Lynda. If you have not made it to this wonderful bit of history you are truly missing out. Visit their website at www.saxonlutheranmemorial.com.

“I would like to see what other members up to?” is a statement I get all the time. So, in response, we are planning member showcases starting April 2010. The concept: Each county will have its month in the MRHA limelight. One day of that month, the members in that county will have an opportunity to have an open house. The open house will be attended by members from the other five counties. Sound like something in which you would like to participate? We are starting with Jefferson County and moving south so put out your doormat. Your coordinator will be contacting you soon!

Map update: Michael Bricknell, son of Steve and Julie Bricknell of Cape Girardeau County, is doing a wonderful job at designing the cartography and layout of our new MRHA map. The printer bids are in and it looks like we will have a product ready for Christmas! What? You never got around to submitting your ad? Well, there are just a few days left before it is too late. Give your coordinator a call and I’ll see what I can do!

Member site visits: These next few months will see your coordinator out in the field making one-on-one contact with you, the MRHA member. I’ll be loaded with logo items such as new member window clings and membership cards, small logo display table stands, and logo product labels. So many of you I know by name, others by face, but most I have never seen your passion – what you are doing to live your dream. Put your smile on – I’m coming loaded with camera, also.

As always, let me know if I can help you with anything. See you all soon!

Lisa J. Palmer, Coordinator 573-883-0767