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Mary Ranken, born in 1869 in Northern Ireland, emigrated to the U.S. in 1885.

At age 36, she married Clay Jordan, a St. Louis Merchant. Together they began

their influence in the community through philanthropic work and establishing associations and charities, most notably what is now Ranken Jordan Pediatric Specialty Hospital. Childless herself, Mrs. Jordan spent many hours with the young patients, fulfilling her dream to help children with complex medical needs.

Ranken Jordan opened it's doors April 9, 1941 under the supervision of Mary Ranken Jordan and her husband Clay. Originally called The Ranken Jordan Home for Convalescent Crippled Children, Clay and Mary with a small staff took in St. Louis area children suffering from polio, osteomyelitis and bone tuberculosis. In 1960 Ranken Jordan expanded to allow more children and a larger staff. However, by the early 2000's it was outgrowing the 15,000 square-foot 26-bed home in Ladue,

Missouri, and was taking in children with more complex conditions. In 2002 Ranken Jordan became a pediatric hospital and was no longer a long-term care facility. Just 2 years later, in 2004, Ranken Jordan moved to Maryland Heights, Missouri in a new 62,000 square-foot 34-bed facility.

The current hospital is a state-of-the-art facility that engages patients to get out of the patient room to socialize and engage in daily life activities. Ranken Jordan is one of only a handful of hospitals in the country that provide rehabilitation and subacute medical treatment for children regardless of their family's ability to pay. Medical advances are saving more sick and injured children than ever before, which means there is a growing need for subacute, transitional care. For children with complex medical conditions such as brain injuries, congenital defects or complications due to premature birth, Ranken Jordan specializes in bridging the gap between traditional hospital treatment and going home. It offers care through inpatient and several outpatient programs, including outpatient therapy, intensive day treatment and a comprehensive orthopedic rehabilitation clinic.

ON BEHALF OF ALL OF THE COACHMEN OF ST LOUIS MEMBERS, WELCOME TO OUR OFFICIAL WEB SITE!

PLEASE BE SURE TO SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK LOCATED ON THE CLUB NEWS PAGE.

The Coachmen Car Club is a social organization. Because we have monthly breakfast meetings during the off season, and often meet at restaurants before car shows, some might think we are an Eating Club that likes Cars. Rest assured that most of us are just

as devoted to our classics and hot rods as we are to our bacon and eggs.

It's safe to say that we try our best to support shows that are held for worthwhile causes. If there are two shows on a particular day and one of them is for charity, that’s where you’ll find most of the Coachmen. In 2008 we “adopted” Ranken-Jordan Pediatric Specialty Hospital in Maryland Heights as the primary organization that we will support. Members who have been there are all in agreement that helping these kids is a personally satisfying and worthwhile cause. Information about Ranken Jordan appears below.

Our past Vice President coined a word that you may occasionally see on this website. Rodacommary is the word and there is plenty of it among our members.

LOU PURICELLI - PRESIDENT BOB SCOTT - VICE PRESIDENT DAN WROBEL - SECRETARY

JACK BRESNAHAN - TREASURER JAMES STANLEY - SGT AT ARMS JACK HOWARD - DIRECTOR OF

PUBLIC RELATIONS

ABOUT RANKEN JORDAN

In a sometimes emotional, but very rewarding and enjoyable ceremony

held at Norwood Hills Country Club on Wednesday October 13th,

Lou Puricelli and Dan Wrobel accepted the Mary Ranken Jordan Service to Children Award

on behalf of ALL Coachmen of St. Louis members.

Every year in October, we present the Mary Ranken Jordan Society Award to some one for their Service to Children in the community. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE COACHMEN CAR CLUB OF ST. LOUIS! They were chosen to receive the award for 2010

Lauri Tanner, the President and CEO of Ranken Jordan, told us that it’s not so much about the monetary contributions we’ve made, as it is about the spirit of our club. The hospital staff, the volunteers, and the patients, have come to know that we’ll be there for them whenever they call us to help out.

A little background for our newer members…In July 2008, we decided that we would donate part of the proceeds from our BBQ at Vago Park to Ranken Jordan. That BBQ in September 2008 was a big success and we were able to donate $600. Lou Puricelli, Bobby Miller, and I were the first members to actually visit the hospital. Director of Development, Elaine Hickerson, gave us a tour and were amazed by what we saw. Several of you were with us the time we took our cars out there just for the fun of it. That was in October 2008. More of you were permitted to tour the facility and all were deeply touched by what they saw that day, and on that day, we “adopted” them as "most worthy" of our support. Then in March 2009, many of us were there again for the Spring Carnival. At that time, besides displaying our cars, we cooked and served hotdogs, more of you took a tour of the hospital, and we were able to present them with a check for $1,000. Their gratitude was unbelievable! At the 2009 BBQ, we presented them with a check for $1100. Also on that day we began talking about having a car show at Ranken Jordan. Later in September we were again at the hospital for the annual dog walk, which was a ton of fun. Then came the Valentine dance in February 2010. On the 25th Lou and I (representing ALL of you), presented another check, this time for $5000. Our first attempt at having a car show was far from being as successful as we had hoped, yet the staff and volunteers had nothing but praise for our efforts. 46 of you showed up and did your best to make the most of the day. I believe it was that effort more than anything else that is responsible for the Coachmen receiving this wonderful award. I am overwhelmed, and all of you should be equally as proud.

The engraved crystal bowl which Lauri is holding , is

on display at Lou's shop, Automotive Unlimited.

Activities: May

AN EATING CLUB

THAT LIKES CARS

ABOUT THE COACHMEN

Copies of the 5+ minute film shown at the award banquet are available by request to any of our members who would like to have one...Call Dan

To receive a copy of our application, send your name and address via email to Dan Wrobel

fishinginvestor@sbcglobal.net

Club Rules and Information

 New members must be sponsored by a current member of the club and be approved by a majority of the officers.

 Yearly dues are $20.00 (Checks made payable to: Coachmen of St. Louis). New members will receive a Membership Card and a Window Decal for each registered vehicle. Application forms must be filled out completely. Renewal notices will be sent out in December and must be returned by January 15 of the next year. If you join the club after October 1st, 2012, your membership will carry over to 2013.

 You must furnish the club with a photo of your vehicle(s). If you acquire a new car while you are a member, you should send in a photo as soon as possible. (Optional…we’d also like to have a photo of you and your spouse, if married).

 For 2012, all vehicles must be 1987 or older (if stock). All cars newer than 1987 should be customized or modified in a visible way, or be a recent vintage MUSCLE CAR (i.e. Camaro, Challenger, Corvette, Charger, Mustang)

 Any member bringing discredit to the club may be dismissed by a vote of the officers and/or a polling of the other members. A simple majority will rule.

 As a member, you will receive our monthly newsletter, and other benefits, including our Club Picnic on the Sunday after Father’s Day, and an invitation to our Christmas Party in December. Updated Membership Rosters will be distributed in February.

Details for most of these activities will appear on Upcoming Events or Club News pages.