THIS IS THE LAST NEWSLETTER OF 2008
President Don Sullivan (Sully) called the general meeting of the Whidbey Cruzers to order 7:05 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, November 4, 2008. There were 78 in attendance. Previous minutes were approved as published in newsletter.
Guests
We had guests tonight, Barb Holmes introduced her mother Mary, and Sully his Granddaughter Mya, and Bob Cairns introduced his high school friend Bobbie Jensen. It was nice to see a few new faces.
Treasurer's Report for October 2008: Virginia Teker
Beginning Balance $ 6741.05
Intake
Dues 140.00
Xmas Party 175.00
50/50 110.00
425.00
Exhaust
Mailing expenses (10.43)
Printing expenses (103.74)
Contribution: Help House (1000.00)
(1114.17)
Ending Balance $ 6051.88
Cruz Committee
Dan Terrill mentioned he is taking a trip to the Coast, Long Beach, to dig razor clams November 14 – 16, camping, and welcomed anyone who wanted to come along. Call Dan at 360-675-1334 if interested.
Mel Rogers told us The Big Fat Fish Co.
cruise on October 19 was a success, the Chuckanut Drive was beautiful and the restaurant had tables set up at which about 30 people sat. No knew cruises to report.
Historian
Harry Abbott officially turned over the Historian Book to Ray Payeur for 2009. I think Ray said something about sitting on it to make sure he didn't forget it. Harry also told us of another special day today and thought it would never come, it was "National Peanut Butter Lover's Day. He says it's time to bring the smoothie's and crunchie's together and have one happy country after this. According to latest polls the smoothies are ahead and that's because there were too many nuts in the country. See what else Harry had to say, so read on!!!
Sunshine Committee
Judy Biddle will be taking over for Darlene Hammond as Sunshine Chair for 2009. But first Judy tried to explain about Harry's pig costume incident, about how she liked the costume and I think she got a little flustered; she ended up asking Harry why she just got the bottoms!!!
Judy reported she sent cards to George Reeves who had Congestive Heart Failure a few weeks ago and someone about a toe problem (sorry I didn't get the name or kind of problem.)
Judy encouraged everyone to help her. She asked that when you are told about a concern, ailment, etc. to a Cruzer or their family please ask them or do a little research about whether or not they want their situation passed on to the membership or if we should respect their privacy and leave them alone until they are ready to share. All I can say there was a lot of pink jokes and innuendoes floating in the air.
Message from the Stones…..
If you were not at the meeting last night, Chuck had an episode, his blood pressure dropped very low and he nearly passed out. He could not walk to the car he was so weak we called 911 and took him to emergency. They did tests, stabilized him and sent him home about midnight. Sully and Rollin stayed there with us the whole time…..bless them!
Back from the office on Wednesday the news is very good!!!!
Chuck's heart rate is back to normal, the doctor thinks the Rx Flomax caused the whole problem. He changed some of his Rx…blood pressure meds and a couple others, with his past history of heart problems before, I was really scared!!!
Thanks to every one of you there… you were all wonderful and we both "felt the love" from everyone. What a great group of people you all are. I appreciate it so much but Chuck REALLY did, he didn't even feel embarrassed which is saying something for him; he is just so comfortable with all of you!!!!!
The doctor says to go and take our planned trip to Hawaii in two weeks, he thinks we both could use the time in the sun and relaxing.
Love Carol and Chuck
Social Committee
Lyla gave us her last report, Vicki Sullivan will take over in January. She read off a few functions coming up such as the Thanksgiving Day Meal at the Elks, and our Christmas party, see details in other areas of this newsletter.
THANKSGIVING REMINDER
Member Jack Stiltz reminded us to volunteer again this year to work on Thanksgiving Day to help setup, feed, and deliver meals from/at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. Jack said that because of hard economic times he expects to feed at least 5,000 this year. He also said he had 200 turkeys ordered and picking them Friday. If you wish to volunteer please come to the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge on Thanksgiving and you will be put to work. He said to arrive by 10 a.m. If you have any questions call Jack at 360-679-3816.
Trick or Treat Trunk and Potluck, October 31, 3:00 pm. – Harry mentioned that at the "Trick a Trunk" there was a guy next to him who was so scary that he had to disguise himself as Jim Croft. There was blood and gore, and the kids were so afraid to come near, so he finally had to put his pants on! He also mentioned there was a lady all by herself who came up to Harry and said "She wanted to get in his pants" so he brought his pink pig costume pants and gave them to Judy Biddle. Judy was speechless at the time (everyone laughing) but tries to explain, read on!!!
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. Remember, Vicki Sullivan will be the POC starting January 2009.
Car Show Committee
Pat read off a list of car shows in a 100 mi radius, you can view those in the Calendar At a Glance in this newsletter or the Whidbey Cruzer website www.whidbeycruzers.com. Pat read also about events that were scheduled for dates that would be happening before the newsletter gets to you so I do not list them. There were several other car shows that he stated from flyers he has, so if interested contact Pat at 360-678-8758.
OLD BUSINESS:
Rendezvous Music - Harry Abbott brought to our attention that Mike Flowers who supplied/played his music and equipment for us the whole day, thought he was going to get paid but didn't for lack of communication. Harry talked to him about it and asked him how much and he said $100 would do fine, he told Mike that he would bring it up to the membership. A motion was made by Gail Jaeger and seconded by Jim Rairigh to pay Mike Flowers $100.00. The membership approved the motion.
Christmas Party, December 20, 2008 - Tickets are on sale now. Contact Virginia Teker at 360-675-8375 or mail her a check stating your choice of entrée and dessert. Address is Whidbey Cruzers, P.O. Box 1875, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Members may also get tickets from Ted Mann, contact him at 360-679-5115. Party Agenda info:
"A Winter Wonderland"
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008
Chief Petty Officer's Club
5:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M.
$25 per person
5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. No Host Bar
6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Full Service Sit Down Dinner
7:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Installation of Incoming Officers
And
Drawing for Door Prizes
8:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Games
9:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. Socializing/Dancing with Music by D.J.
Menu Choices
Prime Rib, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans Amandine, Green Salad
Chicken Marsala, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans Amandine, Green Salad
Vegetarian Entrée Available
Dessert
Apple or Pecan Pie
Photographer will be Available for Pictures
Santa will be there
NEW BUSINESS:
New Officers for 2009 - Voting for President was done by ballot of the attending membership. The other officers were running unopposed and automatically elected into office. Your new officers for 2009 are:
President: Bill Morrow
Vice Pres: Harry Abbott
Treasurer: Jim Rairigh
Secretary: Joan Reeves
Committee Chairs for 2009 – The following members have volunteered their time and service as the following for 2009:
Historian – Ray Payeur
Social – Vicki Sullivan
Sunshine – Judy Biddle
Car Show – Pat Covello
Cruise – Mel Rogers and Dan Terrill
Membership – Gail Jaeger
Website – Ed Hammond
Proposed Amendment to the Club By-Laws – The membership voted by ballot to accept the amended by-laws as stated below:
"All expenditures on behalf of the club by non-board members requires advanced approval of the Board.
All expenditures by individual Board members is limited to $100. Amounts in excess of $100 will be voted on by the entire Board.
Expenditures on behalf of the club by the Board are limited to $250 without prior approval of the general membership."
The numbering is "Article XVI……Expenditures" The remaining articles to be renumbered in order.
Membership Dues for 2009 – Dues for 2009 are being accepted by Treasurer Virginia Teker. Cost is $25 per person to be paid on or before March 1, 2009.
Classifieds
FOR SALE: 1931 Oldsmobile Deluxe Sedan 6-cylinder. The car is mostly complete and ran when parked. Has been parked in garage since 1982 and was owned by a man who passed away and had several 30's Fords that are being kept. Contact Barbara Waterhouse @ 319-393-1442. The car is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
FOR SALE: Edelbrock 4 Barrel Carburetor and Calibration Kit $170.00
Contact Tom Nickels 360-387-2103
*** Because this is the last newsletter of the year you will not see the above listings again.
Events Calendar at a Glance
Date Event Location __POC____
11/27 Thanksgiving Day Feed/Meal Elks Lodge 360-679-3816
12/7 XXX Jingle Bell Cruz Toys for Tots Issaquah, WA 425-392-1266
12/20 Cruzers Christmas Party CPO Club 360-679-5115
01/06 Whidbey Cruzer Potluck/Mtg Elks Lodge 360-679-7936
*****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.
50/50 Drawing and Door Prizes:
50/50 Winner: Tom Rose $111.00 is to return to the January 2009 meeting and be Bucket Dude. Hope to see you.
Bucket Dude was Lynn Holmes. This month's door prizes were desk car calendars, Ford Classic Book, Mopars Muscle Book, Makeup boxes, large knives, and a car cologne bottle. Winners were Harry Gibson, Mary Babiy, Barb Holmes Mom (sorry if I misspelled Mary's name), Suzi Souza, Brice DeVos, Herb Terrill, and Carol Fredrickson.
Next Meeting:
Our next meeting is January 6, 2009 at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. Potluck begins at 6:00 p.m.
Bring 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
ICE – In your cell phone address/contact list label ICE and put a phone number/name. ICE (in case of emergency). Paramedics, police, etc. are tuned into this so when you're in trouble possibly by yourself and unconscious they will have a direct POC.
Jackets - Herb Terrill has 3 denim Cruzer (not embroidered) jackets for sale $20 each. President Sully called a 10 minute break and when the break was over he had already sold the jackets.
Homecoming - In October Mel Rogers received a call to ask if the Whidbey Cruzers could provide classics for the Coupeville High School Homecoming parade at halftime. Mel reported that we had 8 cars that showed for this event and all went well. Thank you.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
DECEMBER
Christine Grovdahl 3
Larry Phillips 4
Mike Mahoney 4
Carroll Pleasance 5
Judy Gabrenas 6
Brenda Maxwell 6
Joline DeVos 9
Mike Harris 10
Tom Nickels 10
Dorothy Waite 11
Steve Nowicki 13
Byron Baxley 13
Judy Whited 14
Forrie McIntosh 15
Margie Baxley 16
Bob Cairns 21
Vicki Sullivan 22
Larry Abrams III 25
Kathy Bighouse 25
Carrie Harris 29
JANUARY
Rick Klemencic 3
Bernadine Goehring 3
Lynn Holmes 7
Patty Christian 11
Ed Barrett 15
Larry Lohman 17
Colleen Parhaniemi 18
Gwen Oest 20
Tim Oest 23
Mary Benninghoff 23
Rudy Parhaniemi 24
Dan Champlin 26
Gayle Forbes 26
Val Gleeson 26
Don Souza 29
Judy Barnum 31
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
DECEMBER
Jim/Linda Haddon 3
Jack/Patty Christian 11
Forrie/Molly McIntosh 18
Norm/Jan McCullaugh 22
Larry/Tiffany Abrams III 23
Tim/Gwen Oest 31
David Sweetwood/Libby Roberts 31
JANUARY
Gary/Kathy Hammer 1
Don/Suzi Souza 1
Byron/Margie Baxley 6
FROM YOUR SECRETARY
I just want to say thank you for putting your trust in me as your secretary this year and will continue to serve in 2009. This is a good and caring club to be a member of. I want to wish everyone peace and joy in the upcoming holiday season.
FROM THE BACK SEAT
This is the last edition of the back seat. It has been a fun and a very busy year. I look back and wonder where the time has gone. That means people have enjoyed the things we have done as a club. The first "Rendezvous" was a great success and from what I have heard everyone is looking forward to next years event. Family night out was great with the nice warm august weather and great participation. And of course there have been a number of Cruzes and social outings to reminisce about. Two big items are on the horizon…Thanksgiving dinner at the Elks and the Christmas party at the Chiefs Club.
I am looking forward to getting through this winter by finishing Vicki's Camaro and detailing the Hiboy. If the beginning of November is any indication of what the next few months will be like I will have plenty of shop days to get projects done. Before you know it we will be out there cruising again.
I want to thank Ted, Joan and Virginia for their support and work they did for me and for the club. I want to also congratulate the incoming officers. I thank those that volunteered to run for an office and to those that volunteered to work as a chair person for next year. I know they will do a fine job for the membership in 2009.
I ask that members take the time to get to know other members. I know people get comfortable with a group but make an effort to get to know other Cruzers. Everyone in this club has something to offer whether it be technical information, good humor or life experiences about cars and how much fun we have driving them or just plain working on them
.
I want us to take a few moments to remember those Cruzers that we lost this year. Ray, Neil, and Randi will truly be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with them and their families. We have had illness and recoveries throughout this past year and I hope that everyone takes care of and treats themselves well in the coming year.
I look forward to becoming a participating member again in 09. I wish everyone a wonderful fun filled holiday season and a great New Year. See ya on the road or at a social and remember be safe….. "cruze till ya bruise". Sully
