President Don (Sully) Sullivan called the general meeting of the Whidbey Cruzers to order 7:00 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Windjammer Park, August 5, 2008. There were approximately 64 in attendance. Previous minutes were approved as published in newsletter.
This was a very relaxed meeting. Sully and Joan were the only officers on board. Those that came showed off their cars and enjoyed the beautiful day and evening. There were no guests or new members introduced. We also did not have any drawings this evening but there were plenty of delicious desserts for everyone to share and have a bite. The park was celebrating the NATIONAL NIGHT OUT which emphasizes an effort to fight crime. There were lots of information booths about things to get involved in and FOOD/BEVERAGE BOOTHS for everyone's pleasure and delight (for a price).
Treasurer's Report for July 2008: Virginia Teker
Beginning Balance $ 9407.12
Intake
Dues 50.00
Fun Meters 12.00
Car fines 9.00
Plaques 36.00
50/50 108.50
Total Intake 215.50
Exhaust
Don Sullivan for
Raffle Prizes 30.00
V. Teker for
Printing roster/car lists 73.71
Ed Hammond for
Club banner 171.41
Total Exhaust 275.12
Ending Balance
$ 9347.50
Cruz Committee
Mel Rogers reported there were about 13 signed up at this time for the North Cascade trip in September. He would still like to hear from any others who want to go, so please call. Here is the info stated as in the last newsletter for the last time.
North Cascade Cruise, September 19-21 – The cruise will start Friday, from Hwy 20 and stay at the Midtowner Motel in Chelan for 2 nights. Twenty-five rooms have been reserved; room rates are $75(1 bed) and $85 (2 beds). We will have a Fiesta dinner on Friday, Sept 19, so bring your favorite Mexican dish and appropriate dress for South of the Border. Saturday activities are open for suggestions DON'T LIKE MOTEL'N? How about bringing your RV and camping at the City Park in Chelan. The campground should be fairly empty this time of the year. Contact Mel or Deanna Rogers at 360-678-7727 or 360-632-5791 with any questions, confirm info and/or sign up. You may also email them at meldeanna@comcast.net.
Historian
Harry Abbott got the two dedication flyers for Ray Oban and Neil Berger to put in the Historian booklet. Harry was wearing his chick magnet necklace to attract chicks. You may ask yourself and him what kind of chicks, his response should be interesting? He gave out a Presidential award to Sully for doing his part in the war effort delivering aircraft because he wasn't at our Rendezvous on July 26.
Sunshine Committee
Darlene sent out get well cards to Sue Beamer for pneumonia and to Bob Cairns and Pam Taylor for hospitalization. We send sincere thoughts to you for a great and quick recovery.
Social Committee
1. Hawker/Hurricane Cruise, August 17 – Lynn Holmes has arranged a viewing of the above World War II aircraft being restored by a private person. There are other things on display and there will be coffee and cookies. The caravan will leave Flowers Marine at 9:00 a.m. and stop first at Bob's Burger and Brew for Brunch, $8.99. If interested and want to sign up contact Lynn or Barb at 360-240-8924.
2. Friday Creek Campout, August 30-Sept. 1 - Those not camping are invited to the
Saturday potluck at 12 noon and Sunday leftovers. Bring a dish to share, BYOB, chairs, etc. Contact Alma Williams 360-675-3956 or Lyla for info.
3. Careage Car Show and BBQ, September 6, 10-2pm. – Western theme, so come in your cowboy hat and jeans! Please sign up so they will know approximately how many to feed. No cost except for a donation to their pet fund. POC is Souza's 360-675-4523.
4. Nut House Cruise, September 7 – Barb Holmes has organized a cruise to leave Flowers Marine at 8:00 a.m. The Nut House is a great PUB restaurant in Lynden. They have great food! Past cruises to the Nut House has involved a car restoration shop stop, but not this cruise. We will arrive for Sunday Brunch, and after the choice is yours to what you want to do. Contact Barb at 360-240-8924 to sign up.
5. Girl's Fairhaven Shopping Trip, September 23 – This one's just for the women! Please contact Lyla or Suzi Souza.
Contact Lyla also and she will make sure you get on the list for any of the above events. Anyone thinking about a social event or may want to set up one ask Lyla and she will advise you how to do this and what to consider. 360-675-2925.
PAST HAPPENING'S IN REVIEW
Sully asked for a brief summary of past car show and happening events, they are as follows:
Ed told us about the 4th of July Parade and our participation which was very favorably received by parade onlookers. Jim Croft had a little car trouble with his 34 Ford and a couple of dropouts.
Harry reported on the July 26, Rendezvous and asked if we wanted to do it again, we said yes with him in charge. Larry Smith's tricycle races were a success even if one or two needed repair during the ordeal. The root beer floats were a hit and the burgers were goooood! The trophies were very unique and participants really enjoyed the thought and ingenuity that went into them. I think there were about 76 – 80 cars on display. He thanked everyone for their hard work and letters went out to Flowers and the Car Depot and the Net Drive-In.
The Motor City car show in Mount Vernon was small only 9 cars showed so Herb Terrill took BEST of SHOW.
Website
Ed Hammond mentioned to everyone to check out the photos of the Rendezvous.
Car Show Committee
Pat announced a lot of car shows around the area. Check Cruzer Magazine and Good Guys list. You can also go to the Whidbey Cruzers website www.whidbeycruzers.com and look at the list that Pat has put together. Check Events Calendar at a Glance in this newsletter or call him at phone no. below.
Port Townsend Car Show, August 16 – If you have signed up to go make sure you check with Pat for any last minute changes. 360-678-8758
NEW BUSINESS:
Officer Elections – It's that time again to consider next year's Board. Sully told everyone that election of new officers was coming up and think of whom you would like to lead us in 2009. Nominations should take place in October and voting in November for a new President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Membership Chair.
Classifieds
FOR SALE 1952 Studebaker truck
Frame: complete uncut 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass: all new, urethane suspension bushings,
Brakes: Disc front, Drums rear, front & rear sway bars, fuel cell, total weight 3300 lbs
Body: channel
6 in., chopped 3.5 in., bed widened 5 in. & rhino lined and wheel tubs,
98 Chevy rolled rear pan, 59 Impala tail lights, 50 Chevy truck bumper, 50 Dodge
Headlight rings,
tunneled turn signals, bed covers. Everything shaved
Camaro mirrors, 95% of body work complete. Primered black ready for paint.
Engine: 455 BB/Oldsmobile professionally built by Motor Machine CA.
Spec. 500 HP/ 600 ft. lbs torque. Edelbrock Alum heads & intake, Edelbrock 750 cfm
Carburetor, Roller rockers, 9.6 compression , all new engine accessories, 100 amp
alternator Aluminum racing radiator, runs cool '195' on 100 degree days, electric
cooling fan, receipts available for inspection. Russell braided steel hoses & fittings.
Less than 500 miles on engine.
Transmission: Turbo 350 with shift kit, performance converter, trans cooler with fan.
Rear axle: Professionally installed 10 bolts GM with 3.50 gears limited slip.
Wheels: Boyd's mooneye 17 in. rims with 245/50 & 275/50 BFG 'G' force T/A's
Nice interior, Kenwood CD/ am/fm, floor shift, accelerates/ handles/ brakes like a sport car.
Price: $24,000.00 or best offer. Ph. 360) 299-0305 cell 941-1823 ask for Cal
$50,000.00 invested, and 3000 hours of labor in ground up restoration!
**** Included but not installed; electric door locks, e-parking brake.
FOR SALE:
1966 Chevy II, SS 283 cu engine, Auto Transmission, Red Paint & Interior, Rally Rims, AMFM auto radio, Bucket seats and console. For interest and info. Contact 360-679-3362.
***When the above items have been sold or acquired please notify Joan Reeves to be removed. The ads will only run for two months and then dropped unless otherwise notified.
If you have an ad you want in the newsletter send me an email, a written statement in the mail, or at the monthly meetings. 360-679-7936.
Events Calendar at a Glance
Date Event Location POC
08/16 Port Townsend Car Show Port Townsend 360-678-8758
08/16 NEX Everett Car Show Everett (Smokey Point) 360-678-8758
08/17 Hawker/Hurricane Cruise Burlington 360-240-8924
08/17 55-56-57 Chevy Car Show XXX Drive-In, Issaquah 425-235-0825
08/23 Scholarship Car Show Federal Way Commons Mall 253-350-4952
08/30 NEX Whidbey Island NAS Whidbey 360-678-8758
08/30-09/01 Cruzer Campout Friday Creek 360-675-3956
09/06 Careage Car Show/BBQ Coupeville 360-675-4523
09/07 Nut House Cruise Bellingham/Lynden 360-240-8924
09/07 Open Car Show Downtown Puyallup 360-897-8865
09/14 Founder's Day Car Show Sedro Woolley 360-592-4055
09/19-21 Cascade Loop Cruise Overnight Chelan 360-678-7727
09/23 Girls Shopping Cruise Fairhaven 360-240-8924
*****REMEMBER – EVERY FRIDAY EVENING THE WHIDBEY CRUZERS AND THEIR FRIENDS HAVE A SOCIAL GATHERING TO GOSSIP, FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING AND TALK CARS!!! DON'T MISS OUT, COME, ENJOY, AND ADD YOUR COMMENTS AND OPINIONS AND SHOW OFF YOUR VEHICLE(S). 5:00 – 7:00 PM AT THE PIZZA FACTORY.
Next Meeting:
Our meeting next month is September 2, 2008 at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. Potluck begins at 6:00 p.m. Bring a dish to share, plates and utensils and a drink if you wish. A general meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m. Please remember to sign in at the front entrance inside the door.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Bruce Biddle reported about the Cruzers who helped the PBY Memorial Museum Association move from the tiny gas station on Pioneer to Bldg. 12 on the Seaplane base. They spent a good 3 hours doing everything asked of them and ate a lot of doughnuts.
Lyla Lillis told us that they have the new larger speed bumps in their drive now so no one drags/hits bottom.
Tim Colantoni sent a beautiful shadow box with a certificate and U.S. flag that was flown over IRAQ in a combat mission. It was sent and is dedicated to the Whidbey Cruzers for our support of the troops. It will be displayed at Flowers Marine. Tim will be here, in Oak Harbor, at end of this month.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:DID YOU KNOW: USA TODAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2001
Volkswagen Passat W8: Volkswagen is launching a $37,000 version of its Passat sedan. It will have an 8-cylinder engine and a touch of wood and leather that comes standard. Concept D1: This sedan is expected to launch next year in Europe and 2003 in the USA. It will be priced at about $75,000.
DID THE ABOVE REALLY HAPPEN?
Another Piece of Trivia, Ford's First Vehicle: Ford's interest in internal combustion engines led him to construct a small one-cylinder gasoline model which sputtered its way to life on his kitchen table. A later version of that engine powered his Quadricycle, which was a frame fitted with four bicycle wheels, completed in June 1896. He built his Quadricycle in a brick shed behind his house. When the car was ready to run, he discovered it was too wide to go through the door of the shed. He was so excited to get his car out for a test run he took an axe and smashed the bricks out of the wall.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
SEPTEMBER
Pat Tabach 2
Lana Dillard 3
Fred Benninghoff 4
Pam Taylor 4
Suzi Souza 5
Christiana Cairns 6
Alma Williams 6
Sandy Overton 8
Barb Mann 10
Linda Haddon 14
Flo Payeur 16
Roger White 16
Marty Luther 18
Ed Rouse 19
Gary Hammer 24
Bob McConchie 26
Bonnie Smith 26
Brandi Colantoni 30
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
SEPTEMBER
Doyle/Sharon Lewis 11
Jim/Joanie Flowers 14
Don/Vicki Sullivan 15
Edward/Marcia Rouse 22
Rudy/Colleen Parhaniemi 24
John/Therese Kingsbury 25
Jerry and Marianne Rolfe 27
FROM YOUR SECRETARY
It is my main goal in regards to the newsletter, to complete it, mail it, and be on the website by or before the 15th of the month. I would like to receive committee reports via email trfj1@urraca.whidbey.net or on paper at the monthly meetings or by the Friday following the monthly meeting.
If you have any concerns, questions or need something corrected, please don't hesitate to call me. 360-679-7936. Thanks.
FROM THE BACK SEAT
Our back seat is empty this month. Sully said he was notified and leaving for another A/C flight in Florida in a couple of hours as of August 6 at 7 p.m. September's Back Seat should hopefully be full and informative.
