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Iowa Winnie Hawks
State Club

Forty-two coaches, one of the largest fall meeting attendances, gathered the first weekend in October. We celebrated Wohnwagen Fest in conjunction with Octoberfest at the Amana Colonies.

The weekend started with winetasting at "Collectively IA" winery where we sampled delicious IA wines. After the opening ceremonies, we enjoyed a traditional German meal from the Amana Smokehouse. A lively game of balloon butt bingo followed, cash prizes ended up going to all women!

Saturday began with a delicious breakfast. Several of the women headed out for a craft fair held at the Amana Colonies RV Park and began their holiday shopping. Others went to the Amana Colonies to enjoy the parade, food, beverages, and shopping at the fine collection of Amana shops. After chapter and state meetings, we treated ourselves to ice cream sundaes furnished by Farm and City. We then enjoyed a delicious German inspired dinner and participated in Barefoot Becky's lively show where singing and dancing ensued! The evening closed with fantastic prizes at the donation prize drawing.

Sunday opened with pastries from the Amana Stone Hearth Bakery followed by a polka-inspired worship service. Hope to see everyone again at our spring meeting in Winterset!

Mary Hovden 515-221-3271

Chet Mower, Pat Mower, and Ron Graham in traditional German attire and ready to party Saturday night.

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