New President Bob McConchie called the general meeting of the Whidbey Cruzers to order at approx. 7:02 p.m. held at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, February 2, 2010. There were 66 in attendance. Previous minutes were approved as written in newsletter.
HURRY! MAIL YOUR DUES IN NOW TO P.O. BOX 1875 FEB. 13
DEADLINE!!!
Moment of Silence
A moment of silence was taken to honor all those who are fighting to allow us the freedom to be here.
First Time Attendees/Guests
'Sully' Don Sullivan introduced his son Shawn Bradley from Chicago who drives a ZION.
New Vehicles
Jerry Rolfe told us he bought a 1967 Triumph, 500 Twin, and only has 5 miles on it since restoration. It was mentioned that Bruce Biddle has a 1979 Thunderbird, but wasn't present at that moment to talk about it, late to the meeting.
Treasurer's Report for January 2010 - Jim Rairigh
START $ 6541.21
Intake:
Dues 725.00
50/50 102.00
Fun Meters 2.00
Exhaust:Elks Lodge rent,2010 750.00
Bruce Biddle, party 76.53
Clarice Rairigh, stamps 43.75
Bob McConchie, Bay Printing 12.00
FINISH $ 6487.93
Treasurer's report was approved as read. Jim is accepting dues for 2010. Dues are $25 per person. If dues are not paid by Feb 13, (44 notices were sent out to remind members) you will be dropped from the roster. Elks Lodge reminded us that with the rent of their facility come the following duties: leave the room exactly as you find it; wipe down the potluck food tables, and empty garbage out behind the building, and no alcohol brought in.
Membership – Duane Dillard
Duane told us there were 139 paid members and going up as he talked, and reminders were sent out to those who haven't paid. He reminded us about getting him the correct information such as email address, phone no., and name spelling, birthday and anniversary information before or by February 13th so that the new rosters can go to print and be available at the March meeting. Remember your name will be dropped if not paid. Email addresses are especially important to be correct. Contact Duane at 360-675-6866 or email duladill@comcast.net. On February 15 Jim and Duane will get together, make corrections, additions and deletions to the roster and then send it to print. It's up to you.
Car Show Committee – Mel Rogers and Dan Terrill
Mel told us there were no cruises as of the meeting, but did tell us the Chelan Trip in June is coming and he will call Mountain View Lodge and arrange to reserve a block of rooms for us again. Contact Mel or Dan Terrill if you have an interest in a trip and they will advise you or help you plan it. Call 360-678-7727 or 360-675-1334.
Sunshine Committee – Brenda Ackley
Alma Williams gave the report for Brenda who was with Bud in the hospital, Whidbey General, he has some blockage which they think may be from scar tissue from previous operations and haven't decided yet what to do. January cards were sent for the following: Byron Baxley for end of chemo treatments, Gary Nienhuis for heart surgery in California, Harry Gibson whose father passed, Mike Mahoney whose brother passed, and Dean Lohman recovering from knee replacement surgery in Florida. Cruzers are wishing everyone the support for their losses and a speedy recovery for their health.
Contact Brenda Ackley if you know of someone in need of a little "SUNSHINE" in their lives, at 360-679-8363 or email
brenda.ackley@gmail.com.
Social Committee – Lyla Lillis
Old School Dance – Friday, February 12, 6:30 – 8:00 pm., downtown between Ace Hardware and Island Drug, $10 per person. Lyla told us it would be like an old fashioned dance with chairs lined up on the outside of dance floor around the room, girls on one side boys on the other. Come and learn a few new dance steps too!! You may bring a snack and BYOB. Call Lyla, she already has people signed up.
Vicki Sullivan volunteered to set up a Conway Pub Social Dinner Cruise sometime in March. An email will probably be sent out when it is confirmed.
Need a social event for April says our Social Lady, contact her.
Friday Creek Campout, May 28-31 – Heads up for this camping weekend, $25 per night. Saturday potluck for all Cruzers at 2 p.m. in the afternoon, bring a dish to share and your chairs. Need payment 2 weeks in advance. POC is Alma Williams 360-675-3956 or Lyla.
Contact Lyla 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 Lyla in an email to send out to all the club members. Contact her
360-675-2925 or email lillis55@comcast.net.
macnfeather@comcast.net.
Car Show Committee – Matt McMillan
***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
Historian – Ray Payuer
Ray Payeur is looking for someone to take over. Contact any Board member if you would like to. Our new Prez Bob may pick someone if no one volunteers. Good start for someone new to our club, it would give you a chance to meet our membership. It's easy!!!!
Technical Advisor – Bruce Biddle
Bruce gave another lengthy but well informed information about dash red oil/temp lights, make sure those are taken care of immediately. New legislation makes us disclose any recording devices, etc in our cars when buying, selling, renting vehicles. The new cars are tattle tales. Dealers will go into the computers and discover hidden things you may have done using GPS tracking plus others. In California a man rented a car that couldn't be taken out state, he went out of state and he got caught by the GPS in that car, so be careful. These can be used in a court of law. Something else to watch out for is dealer fees, now the limit is $150 maximum in our state, anything above that is negotiable by you which are written words in the contract. Questions contact Jim Flowers or Bruce. When buying a used vehicle fill out a DECLARATION OF BUYER SELLER REGARDING VALUE OF USED VEHICLE SOLD with a picture to verify the description to prove being sold under book value you should have no problems. No more written out reason on a piece of paper. This will satisfy the Dept of Revenue in Washington State for taxes. Contact Bruce for clarification at 360-675-6970. Go online to check it out also.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Audit Committee – Past Prez Bill Morrow asked Alma Williams and Gail Jaeger to do an audit on the Treasurer Jim Rairigh club accounting.
Classifieds
FOR SALE: 1951 Chevy Coupe, small block V-8, Camaro frontend. There are pictures to share. Make an offer. Contact Forrie McIntosh at 425-864-9223, cell.
Events Calendar at a Glance
Date Event Location
2/12 Old School Dance Party Downtown Oak Harbor 360-675-29253/02 Potluck/Gen Mtg Elks Lodge 360-679-7936
4/06 Potluck/Gen Mtg Elks Lodge 360-679-7936
6 Chelan Car Show Trip Manson/Chelan, WA 360-678-7727
12/18 Cruzer Christmas Party CPO Club/Bakerview Restaurant360-679-7936
*****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 and Door Prize Drawings:
50/50 Winner: Joan Reeves $106.00
Bucket Dudette was Carol Stone. Door prizes this month a drill set, first aid kit, 2 screwdriver sets, 2 sets fuzzy dice, window wedge, tool box, bath set, 5 garage signs, mystery gift, coke plane. Winners were Joan Reeves, Deanna Rogers, Ed Hammond, Don Sullivan, Tim Oest, Suzi Souza, and Alma Williams. There may have been other winners but I (Secretary Joan) was so excited that I had won something I lost track for a couple minutes.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
1. Past Prez Bill Morrow – Bill wanted to thank everyone for all the cards and emails and well wishes received during his bought with cancer. He's been in and out of the hospital; things taken out some put back and have informed us that he is cancer free. He was his usual happy comedic self. He thanked his board of officers individually in his own way. You had to be there to appreciate what he said.
Our next meeting is March 2, 2010.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. Meet your new President and Vice President. If you don't come to a meeting you really are missing out on a hilarious adventure, anything can happen. Remember to sign in at the entrance.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
MARCH
Mary Abbott 5
Willie Christmas 5
Ray Southard 6
Ted Mann 9
Don Tabach 18
Arlene Terrill 18
Rose Roselli 19
LaDonna Nickels 25
Jim Gleeson 30
Duane Dillard 30
Steve Ellis 31
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
MARCH
Brice/Joline DeVos 8
Bob/Carol Reamer 13
Jim/Clarice Rairigh 18
Ron/Virginia Teker 19
Stan/Christine Grovdahl 22
Joe/Cheryl Spiker 23
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 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.
PRESDENT'S CORNER:
Hello Cruzers:
What a great meeting, last Tuesday. We are blessed to have Bill Morrow returned to us. Good health to you, Bill.
I particularly liked Bruce Biddle's explanation of the universe as I asked him to do. He is a storehouse of knowledge. Which causes me to question: "Just how much more knowledge is in our club that we all can tap into?" I strongly encourage each of you to search your memory banks and to come forth to spread your wisdom. (Some of us might have to do some deep searching but I do believe it is there.) The other side of the tire is to ask for answers. I'd be willing to bet that if you have a dilemma, someone else has also had it and may have an answer. Share questions as well as answers. Together, we can solve the problems of the universe. Well, that may be a little ambitious but you get the idea.
Spring has not yet sprung but it is getting close. Lyla is diligent at keeping us informed of events and it would seem to me to be our loss if we do not take advantage of it. I know we cannot partake of everything but when the points open and the plug fires, it's time to make the piston do its work. Enjoy.
I'm still looking forward to shop tours. Jimmy Flowers took me and Bud Ackley to Bellingham a couple of weeks ago. He dropped us into a friend's shop that is truly amazing. I hope to get him here to describe some of his projects for us.
Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day!!!
Cruzers, be safe, be thankful for our freedoms, be at the next meeting.
Prez
