President Bill Morrow called the general meeting of the Whidbey Cruzers to order at 7:00 p.m. held at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, June 2, 2009. There were 91 in attendance. Previous minutes were approved as written in newsletter.
Moment of Silence
Tonight we paused to remember Ray Oban. The silence was ended by a big YAHOOOOO!!! Anyone who knew Ray, said he was a big fan of having fun! In his remembrance a bonfire was held at Archie and Lyla Lillis' the following evening.
Colorful Shirt Night!
Lots of color at this meeting, Hawaiian shirts, colorful blouses, we were in form.
Car Fines
The weather was very warm and gorgeous! Lots of our classics showed up. Everyone pays who doesn't drive their car, NO EXCUSES according to Prez Bill. IT DOESN'T RUN IS NOT AN EXCUSE!
New Members
Ed and Heidi Richards introduced themselves; they own a 1940 Packard 120. Ed said he joined us for the camaraderie, the knowledge, experience and hoping that he will get the Packard up and running soon to avoid future fines.
Welcome to our newest members. Please add the following to your Roster Book:
Dean/Mary Jo Dolquist
1727 Crosby Rd
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
360-679-4462
73 Mustang Convertible
44 Ford Deluxe (Restoring)
Frederich/Eloise Bronson
1853 N Bluff Rd
Coupeville, WA 98239
360-678-3938
62 Porsche
Russell/Rosalie Olson
491 Hazelwood Dr.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
360-618-2820
46 Merc Club Coupe
New Classics in our Club
Ed Barrett has a new/old classic? I didn't catch what was said. I do know he has a 51 Chevy. Ask him!!!
Treasurer's Report for May 2009 - Jim Rairigh
START $6407.42
INTAKE:
50/50 144.00
Dues 75.00
Car fines 31.00
FINISH $6657.42
Treasurer's report was approved as read.
Membership – Gail Jaeger
Gail reported that as of tonight there are 159 paid members and two life members. The new roster booklets look great. There are mistakes in the booklet. It is up to you the member to contact Gail with the corrections. There is a booklet to each paid member. Contact either Gail or Ed to get your copy. If you are in need of an extra roster they are available for $5. See this report or back of the newsletter for contact info.
Contact Gail at 360-675-5723 or email chuckngailjaeger@verizon.net.
Cruz Committee – Mel Rogers and Dan Terrill
Mel reported that everything was on track for the Lake Chelan cruise this weekend, there was a cancellation so he asked if someone wanted to fill that spot to contact him immediately. A brief meeting of all going will be at the end of the general mtg. Dan Terrill reported he had info cards to identify our cars and dash plaques made for the Chelan attendees.
Mel's still up to organizing a XXX Issaquah Cruise, if interested let him know. Contact Mel or Deanna if you have any ideas, at 360-678-7727 or want to organize a cruise.
Historian - Ray Payeur
Ray had no report except to pass the history book around to new members. He explained that it is a photo book to help put a car to a face and name and encouraged the current membership to update their info and pictures of their classics. This is a very useful way to familiarize you with our large membership. Contact Ray at 360-675-2193 for ideas and supplies needed to make your entry.
Sunshine Committee – Judy Biddle
Judy reported that sympathy cards were sent to Jim Rairigh and Suzi Souza who both lost their mothers. Other get well cards were sent to Carrie Harris, for allergies, and Gail Stultz for eye surgery someone else for minor surgery. Please ask Judy to clarify the cards she sent because I didn't get it on tape very well. Contact info on back page. Judy encouraged everyone to wash their hands a lot and stay well.
Contact Judy Biddle if you know of someone in need of a little "SUNSHINE" in their lives, at 360-675-6970 or email
bjbiddle@verizon.net.
Social Committee – Vicki Sullivan
Report was given by Sully.
1.
Regency on Whidbey Assisted Living, Friday June 19, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Participate to put on a small car show for the residents. They will have a Chili cook off (we can enter), and a barbeque for us. Vicki mentioned that she is entering a green tomatillo and cactus chili. The back parking lot will be reserved for our cars. Similar to car show we do for Careage at Whidbey. Come dressed in 50/60's garb. A sign up sheet was passed around. Call Vicki to sign up.
3. July 4th Parade – Ed Hammond is heading up our participation in the parade. The theme this year is "Fabulous 40's and the Nifty 50's. He passed around a sign up sheet letting him know if you are driving or walking. Dress in the period you are representing. He has plenty of 50's he needs more 40's. Call him.
4. Dinner Socials – Prez Bill says let's go out to the dinner again, maybe breakfast, etc. Contact Vicki and she will advise you how to arrange one, it's not hard!!!!
5. Another Car Show – Flo Payeur announced that she works at an Assisted Living Complex connected with Island Hospital and every month a theme is chosen and they put on a BBQ and would like a few cars for show, similar to Careage House and Regency on Whidbey only held sometime during the week. Flo said her 55 would be there. Time and place will be established; sign up sheet at July's meeting and put out an email.
6. Careage House – September 13, 2009. Put it on your calendar. Details later.
Contact Vicki to get on the attendance list for any of the above events. If anyone would like to plan an event, have all the details, send it to Vicki in an email to send out to all the club members. Contact her
360-678-6032 or email flygirl50@verizon.net.
Car Show Committee – Matt McMillan
Matt reported about the car shows that the Cruzers attended in May which were Toyota car show about 16 showed, Anacortes car show we won club participation trophy for 19 cars. He also read off the June car shows.
***See the Calendar at a Glance which lists the car shows Matt mentioned plus others. If you have any questions about the shows or know of a car show contact Matt at 360-682-6722. His email address is macnfeather@comcast.net.
Technical Advisor – Bruce Biddle
Bruce said he has had several inquires about braking problems. Be advised
to change the braking fluid in older cars due to age, rust, and because they aren't disc brakes. It sounds like Bruce is the guy to call if you have a question. Having a problem with RATS, try vanilla air freshener. Next car coming out of that estate will be a 61' Impala, bubble top, very restorable, call Bruce if interested in looking at it, Cruzers get first chance.
Fasteners for your car, call Bruce, he knows of a place on Goldie Road, they will have just what you need! FASONALL? Catalog will be at Flowers Marine in our Library.
Another Sanding, Cutting, Buffing Class was scheduled on June 4, 5-7 p.m. at Bruce's house, all were welcome even those who attended the previous class.
OLD BUSINESS:
3. Whidbey Cruzer Rendezvous – VP Harry Abbott told everyone the date was set for August 1, at his place. The NET DRIVE-IN will provide the food again. A couple other clubs will be invited; special unique trophies will be given away. Details at July general mtg.
Classifieds
FOR SALE:
1967 Buick Wildcat, 4-dr hardtop, white, with a vinyl roof and 4 barrel carburetor. Used to run fine, but has been sitting for four yrs., so battery is dead and gas if any turned to jello! Its' been garaged all its life. Contact Harry at telapa@wildblue.net or by phone, or email Jack at cartwright_john@msn.com if interested.
***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____
06/13 10th Old Town Show/Shine Arlington 360-435-5287
06/14 El-Camino/Chevelle Show King Charlie's Drive In 425-355-1037
06/19 Regency Assisted Living Car Show Oak Harbor 360-678-6032
06/20 Poker Run for Harbor Haven Coupeville, Tyee Restaurant 360-678-6642
06/21 Berry Cool Car Show Downtown Burlington 360-848-7663
06/27 Strawberry Festival Auto Show Bellevue 425-455-1629
06/27 Greenwood Classic Car Show Seattle 206-234-2523
06/28 Twin City Idlers Show n Shine Stanwood 360-682-6722
07/04 4th of July Parade Downtown Oak Harbor 360-675-5710
07/07 Potluck/Gen. Mtg O.H. Elks Lodge 360-679-7936
07/11 Lyman Car Show Downtown Lyman 360-855-1280
07/11 Cool Bayview Car Show Bayview, South Whidbey 360-321-8482
07/19 Open Class Car Show Jerry Smith Chevrolet Anacortes 360-682-6722
*****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: Jim Haddon CONGRATULATIONS!! $ 146.00
Bucket Babe was Jim Gleeson. Door prizes this month was an Electronic Dart Board, 50's CD, a money box, two birdhouses, a Route 66 sign, two Pizza Factory certificates, a Nat'l Parks of the NW book, two fuzzy dice sets, 4 model cars, makeup kit, five garage signs, body lotion kit, two small muscle/hot wheels cars, a peanut dispenser, a plant nursery certificate, 2 small calculators, and coffee cup.
Winners were Bill Morrow, Jim Haddon, Garry Hammond, Deanna Rogers, Mike Koontz, Ed Richards, Rob VanDyk, Herb Terrill, Jack Stiltz, Dan Terrill, Ofelia Champlin, Jim Gleeson, Bob Cairns, Ray Payeur, Judy Biddle, Ted Mann, Katherine Christmas, Larry Smith, Lynn Holmes, Jerry Rolfe, Pat Covello, George Higley, Gail Stultz, and Jim Croft.
Next Meeting:
Our next meeting is July 7, 2009. Please come and enjoy the fun at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. Potluck begins at 6:00 p.m. Bring a dish to share, plates, utensils, and a drink if you wish. A general meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m. Remember to sign in at the entrance.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Missing Eye Glasses: Prez Bill announced several times that Herb Terrill was missing his glasses. The membership looked and looked and looked throughout the meeting to no avail. The end of the meeting another search was done, even digging into the trash. But, low and behold, Jack Stiltz found them in his pocket where they had been all evening!
E-mails: If you are not getting emails from Bill and you have one let him know so he can make the correction. Email him.
Reminder:
Just a note to let the club know that there will not be a Greenbank Car Show on June 13, 2009. Thanks for all your support in the past and we hope to be back next year. Thanks again, Bob Sines 360-929-1609.
Goodguys Calendar of Events: The 2009 calendars are now available at the general meetings. Contact Matt McMillan or Bill Morrow.
Memorial Day Weekend Activies/Target 550 – Thanks was given to Mike Harris for the fine job he did to coordinate Cruzer participation. Eight cars were in the parade. 25 people went up to see the "Target 550" Salt Flats Roadster in Sedro Woolley set up by Steve Ellis. Alma set up the campout weekend, 24 couples there, and plenty showed up for the potluck on Saturday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
JULY
Bud Ackley 2
Judy Biddle 4
Carol Fredrickson 9
Herb Terrill 11
Jim Flowers 13
Bruce Johnson 14
Gordon Lloyd 15
Karen Franzen 16
Charles Terpenning 18
Marcia Rouse 21
Dan Dillard 21
Katherine Christmas 21
Maggie Morrow 22
Matt McMillan 22
Joe Chandler 23
Ray Payeur 23
Gary Nienhuis 25
Gary Swanson 27
Carole Croft 27
Steve McCalmont 28
Marianne Rolfe 30
Brian Thompson 30
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
JULY
Don/Judy Barnum 1
Barrett/Shirley Taft 1
Eldy/Kathy Neinhuis 10
Bruce/Angela Rapp 10
Fred/Mary Benninghoff 13
Mark/Karen Franzen 16
Marty/Sharon Luther 16
Greg/Donney Speck 16
Lynn/Barb Holmes 22
Matthew/Catherine Hernkind 23
Mike/Carrie Harris 26
Toby/Pat Tabach 26
Todd/Julie Stephenson 28
Don/Gail Stultz 31
FROM YOUR SECRETARY
I will print any corrections/additions to the minutes/newsletter in the "FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER"
section of the newsletter when advised.
REQUEST: Please speak loudly when addressing the membership or giving a report so I don't miss out on important information. Our meetings are fun, crazy, and informative and I want to make sure I get the correct info to you. If I miss a birthday, anniversary, or info wrong in this newsletter, please let me know. 360-679-7936 Thanks!
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 and/or by the Friday following the monthly meeting. Thanks again.
VP MINUTE
Call 911
Something really cool happened the other day.
Most of you Cruzer persons remember the tale of the pizza lady and the six cop cars with all their dog smellin', plaster footprint police equipment, not to mention the glossy 8X10 photos with circles and arrows on the back describing what each one was and the crime and to be used as evidence against her.
Oh! The cool thing? The cool thing was that a kid put a big ding in my hood. So, how is that cool, you might ask? A fair question what with my seemingly affection for notifying the constabulary. I was at my truck club show at the Nile. All host trucks are parked to the side and one of the members staked out the club's sign in front of my truck. Earlier I had parked a father and his 16 year old son in a beautiful pro-street Nova in a safe place as they couldn't stay. The kid got so excited over my motor (man, I wish it got women that worked up) that he tripped over a guy wire and the sign fell and bounced off my hood.
I can't help but wonder what I would have done at that age. Did the kid do a runner? No, he went and got his dad and brought him back to show him what happened. Then they sent for me. Both were sincerely upset. I was more depressed than upset until I talked to them for a bit. Dad offered to make it right and has already sent a nice card and a check. He's a single dad and is a simple working bloke.
One of my mom's favorite sayings was "the world is going to hell in a hand basket" and I sometimes agree. Last week two kids took off their clothes on an I-5 overpass and threw rocks, hitting 14 cars. Reason: they were bored. You really have to wonder what ever happened to intelligence and old fashion responsibility. When my dad shook hands with someone, it was an unwritten contract. I'll bet your parents were the same.
There were three lucky people at that car show. One was Cliff who has a dad who stands by him and had taught him moral responsibility. The second was his dad, who has a son any parent would be proud of. And the third was me for getting to meet them. That was worth any ding. OK, small ding.
Now, if we can only get that pizza lady back from Missouri…….
CRUZ'N WITH THE PREZ!
As I watch the great car manufacturers struggle I don't know if I can deal with an Automotive Landscape that does not include Chrysler and General Motors. I grew up with the Big 3,that includes Ford. In my lifetime I saw the demise of the Hudson, Packard, Studebaker, Kaiser, Nash and other ideas like the DeLoreon but the constant was always the big three, that is where the automotive innovations began and ended. American cars sound different, throaty, raw and powerful. The look is unique and very identifiable creating a devotion to and an unshakable love for your Ford, Chevy or Dodge. We truly were lucky to grow up in the golden age of the automobile and even as we let ourselves succumb to the Hondas, Toyotas and Nissans of today we all know where our hearts really lie.
I have a Ford Truck and a Classic 1955 Ford yet my wife's daily driver is a Nissan Altima and mine is a 1983 Datsun 280ZX. But believe me I am now and always will be a Ford Guy.
For the good of us all lets hope the American Auto Industry recovers as strong and innovative as we once new it to be.
Spin Them Tires, Prez Bill
