The South Central Area Rally
was October 1-4, 2014
in Shreveport, LA.
The old radio show, Louisiana Hayride,
provided
the theme.
The Maestros arrived on Monday, September 29 for the PreRally.
Parking was with full hookups and 30 amp power.
Music Director, Bob Easton, led rehearsals.
Jim Fraizer directed the gospel numbers.
The FM chapter was a host chapter for the rally.
They worked Security and Trams.
FM was represented with a square on the Six-State Area Quilt.
The FM chapter received credit for
all the hours volunteered
on Trams and Security.
A delicious chicken meal was served at the
Volunteer Dinner.
The Six State FMs ate at
Ryan's Roadhouse
and conducted the annual meeting.
The SC officers were elected for two years:
President, Vinie Holt; Vice-President Jim Frazier;
Secretary
Kay Easton; Treasurer, Vinie Holt;
National
Director Carol Preimesberger; Alt.
National
Director Bob Easton.
Appreciation
was expressed to Bob
and Kay Easton
who were instrumental in keeping
SC Maestros active.
Kay makes sure everyone
understands the instructions.
Farewell and thank you Carl and Margaret Davis
for serving the
Maestros as President and National Director.
“Best wishes as you hang up your keys
and settle into a house with no wheels.”
All the past and present National and Six State officers
were invited to a pizza luncheon.
Maestro rehearsal days always precede
performances.
Maestros performed at
the regular breakfasts.
They enjoyed the full
breakfast after each performance.
Each day four gospel numbers were programmed.
International President Adcock always directs Maestros!
Nature provided a commanding power wash.
The weather was hot and muggy!
A rainbow appeared to signal the end!
Audio engineer Mike Getto displayed his unparalleled
abilities.
An afternoon jam session was held each day.
Any rally attendees were invited to participate.
The 2014 the Frustrated
Maestros of the South Central
posed for a group picture.
The tradition of “Happy Trails” ended the Six State Rally in
Shreveport, LA.
The Rally moves to Conroe, TX in 2015
Rally dates:
Oct. 7-10, 2015; Early arrivals
Oct. 5, 2015.
Much
Appreciation:
Thank you to Meredith Walker
for taking the
pictures of this rally.
