Our broken motorcyclist, President Bob McConchie called the general meeting of the Whidbey Cruzers to order at approx. 7:00 p.m. held at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, June 1, 2010. There were 71 in attendance. Previous minutes were approved as written in newsletter.
Moment of Silence
A moment was spent to pray for our troops who are fighting for our freedom in Afghanistan, Iraq, and neighboring countries.
First Time Guests
Bob's daughter in law Christine McConchie was on hand to help our crippled President to and from whatever or wherever he needs to go while he's recuperating. She sure is a brave girl!!!!
New Cars
Larry shouted out that he has a 1954 Ford 4 door sedan, Turquoise in color and really fine!! Well, what do you know it's NOT purple!!!!
Car Fines
Tonight the weather was not very good, windy, rainy and just not nice! Your Secretary counted about $19 collected in car fines, there might have been a few more.
Treasurer's Report for May 2010 - Jim Rairigh
START $ 6617.94
Intake:
Dues 25.00
Roster 5.00
Car Fines 19.00
50/50 103.00
Exhaust:
Duane Dillard, membership 14.67
Bay Printing, newsletter, 3 mos. 74.83
FINISH $ 6680.39
It was moved and seconded to except report as given.
Membership – Duane Dillard
Duane told us there were 163 paid members in the club. Newest member is Greg Smith living in Shelton formerly a resident of Oak Harbor as a kid. New rosters are available, a free roster for every paid member. Non members will pay $5.00 a copy and if members wish additional copies. Contact Duane to make arrangements to get your copy. 360-675-6866. The Rosters look fantastic! Duane will have rosters at the next meeting in June. Please come and pick up your new roster and save us mail. REMEMBER to contact Duane if you have any change to your email, home address, phone no., etc.
Cruise (Cruz) Committee – Mel Rogers and Dan Terrill
Mel said that everything's a go for the cruise to Lake Chelan. He requested a short meeting after the general mtg. with those going for any last minute questions, paperwork and group travel signup. He also mentioned that there are now rooms available if someone would like to go, call the motel. He's looking forward to the trip. Mel also reported about a June 26 event.
Sunshine Committee – Brenda Ackley
May ''Sunshine'' get well cards were sent to Valerie Gleeson, went to the hospital for a t.i.a., Gail Stultz had oral surgery, Rick Klemencic with a very serious hospital stay, he is finally home and recovering., Norm McCullough had a serious bout of flu like symptoms affecting his breathing and over all well being, Bob McConchie spent hospital time after extreme motorcycle trials, his body still looks like a mummy stalker got him and impaired his inability to LAND his Motorcycle in a crisis. We love you Prez, but you look like hell..!!!! Doreen Gibson is recovering nicely after having her thyroid removed. Ofelia Champlin has had a knee replacement and is recovering well. Sadly, a sympathy card was sent to Tim Oest on the death of his father.
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.
Historian – Larry Smith
Our new Historian Larry Smith gave us the following history lesson:
"Like most automakers in the early part of this century, Ford Motor Company started as little more than the grand idea of one man. Of course, as time would prove, Henry Ford succeeded where most were doomed to fail. He didn't invent the automobile, as many people came to think, but he did put America on wheels with simple, reliable cars and trucks that most anyone could afford. In the process, he created an industrial empire noted for its size, influence, and intrigue.
Henry Ford began producing vehicles very early in this century. The tale naturally begins with Henry Ford, whose first halting efforts at building a horseless carriage led to the founding of the Ford Motor Company in 1903.
Reluctantly, a doddering 80 year old Henry I entrusted his empire to grandson Henry Ford II, an apple-checked 23-yr old who seemed ill-prepared to rejuvenate a company on the road to disaster. But HF II was surprisingly canny, and helped by a group of whiz kid managers as bright and young as him; he brought order to the chaos he inherited. A brilliant new 1949 Ford passenger-car line did the rest, and Ford Motor Company was saved. Ever in the background, but no less significant was Henry's only son Edsel the astute executive whose keen eye for style brought forth the classic Lincoln's and the beloved Fords of the thirties.
HF II then assured the company's future with a parade of mostly successful new Ford products such as the "55 Thunderbird, the 60's Falcon compact, and the trend setting '65 Mustang "pony car." Sales success followed competition success in the memorable "Total Performance" program that made Fords the cars to beat in most every form of motorsports the world over.
HF II's retirement in 1980 came the first non-family management in Ford history. But having languished in the 70's, the firm bounced back in a big way under president later chairman Don Peterson, scoring record profits with the slickest, best-built cars and trucks in Detroit. Today, a new leadership team, including two fourth-generation Fords, faces challenges as daunting as any company's past. Yet thanks to its enormous strides in the 80's Ford would seem to have a promising future indeed.
But when all is said and done, it's the products that count the most, and that's mainly what you will see. Nine decades of Ford cars and trucks. They made Ford famous and the panorama of those vehicles-in on that every fan of the "blue oval" is sure to enjoy."
Social Committee – Lyla Lillis
Bonfire/Potluck/Kegger, 40th Anniversary, at the Lillis's, June 12, 2 pm – Bring a dish/goodie, BYOB, and maybe a chair just in case. NO CARDS OR GIFTS.
1st/75th Anniversary Party, Bob/Bobbi Cairns, June 13, Edmonds, 3-7pm – RSVP by June 8. Party's at 17202 SeaLawn Pl. in Edmonds. To RSVP or have questions call 425-778-5347 or email bob2bobc@aol.com.
Bob said Diamond gifts are great!!!!!
Round the Clock Harbor Haven Poker Run, June 19 – 9:30 am Registration at Tyee Restaurant parking lot. Last stop is VFW on Goldie Rd. Turn in poker hands by 4 pm. Food, fun and music starts at 3 pm. BBQ available for $10 per person, also ribs, mussels, hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and more. Proceeds benefit Harbor Haven for prevention of child abuse and neglect. Contact Mike at 360-632-1513.
Island County Museum Prairie Dog Trail and Poker Run, June 26, 9 am – Fundraiser begins and ends in Coupeville, $25 per car, includes lunch. There are tours, shopping, and a car show? Check it out, contact Mel or Deanna Rogers for more info at 360-678-7727.
Lunch Cruise to Flounder Bay Restaurant, June 27 – Meet at Flowers Marine at 1:30pm and cruise to restaurant at Anacortes Marina. Lunch will be in the banquet room. You have a choice of prime rib, chicken, salmon, or Alfredo pasta primavera, $18 per person (includes tax and gratuity). If you would like to attend please call 360-240-8924 or email us at storeit@whidbey.net. Give your name(s), number in your party, phone no. and choice of meal. Barb and Lynn Holmes need to know by June 1st. 40 signed up at the meeting and they need to call with their choice of meal. You may also give this info to Lyla.
Regency Car Show, July 17, 11-2pm – It's a small car show about twenty cars. There will be BBQ, music, and awards. Sign up with Lyla.
Harbor Towers Car Show, August 21 – Details later.
Careage of Whidbey Car Show, August 28, 60's theme – See Suzi Souza or details later.
SEE "Events Calendar at a Glance" for other dates/events.
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.
Car Show Committee – Harry Abbott
Contact Harry at trfj1@urraca.whidbey.net or on paper at the monthly meetings and/or by the Friday following the monthly meeting. Thanks again.
Harry has agreed to report car shows in the vicinity of about 100 mile radius. He and Mike Harris went to various shows last month. He read off some car shows coming, if you see the "Events at a Glance" list and you have a question or you know of a car show not listed contact Harry. 360-240-8474.
Technical Advisor – Bruce Biddle
Cruzer Project: Bruce was approached by the PBY (World War II) Association in conjunction with the history of the aircraft they asked if we could provide them with an old vehicle as a static display staff car. Vic Gabrenas donated a 1946 Ford 4 door sedan, a unique vehicle, at the urging of Bruce. It needs a crew to make it into a presentable display vehicle, such as unbend a fender and other body work. He asked for volunteers to sign up to work on it and haul it up to the PBY museum and maybe paint it in military colors, flags, etc. Bruce thinks the project would only take maybe two weeks to do this. He sent around a signup sheet around and had a short meeting after the general mtg. to setup a date to meet. Nice project, I'm sure the PBY Association is really appreciative the help they get from the Whidbey Cruzers!! Contact Bruce if you want to help at 360-675-6970.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. The Rendezvous, July 31, Jaeger's, 10am – 4 pm. – Vice Pres. Tim Oest took a consensus from the membership about what type of food to have and it was decided to have BBQ catered and potluck from the club members. Neighboring clubs will be invited. The "Wholy E Cow" BBQ will cater.
Events Calendar at a Glance
Date Event Location POC06/12 Bonfire/Anniversary Party Archie/Lyla's Home 360-675-2925
06/12 Old Town Show/Shine Arlington 360-435-5287
06/13 El Camino/Chevelle Show King Charley's Drive-In Hwy9 425-355-1037
06/19 Harbor Haven Poker Run Coupeville/VFW Oak Harbor 360-632-1513
06/20 Berry Cool Car Show Burlington 360-848-7663
06/27 Twin City Idlers Show Stanwood 360-240-8474
06/27 Cruzer Cruise/Lunch Flounder Bay Restaurant 360-240-8924
07/06 Cruzer Potluck/Gen. Mtg O.H. Elks Lodge 360-679-7936
07/17 Regency Car Show Regency Care Facility, O.H. 360-678-6032
07/31 Cruzer Rendezvous Chuck/Gail Jaeger's Home 360-675-7929
12/18 Cruzer Christmas Party CPO Club/Bakerview Restaurant 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 and Door Prize Drawings:
Bucket Dudes were Jim Haddon and Bruce Biddle subbing for our broken President Bob McConchie.
50/50 Winner: Dick Shanniak $121.00 Congratulations!!
Door prizes: 6 garage signs, 3pc pliers set, 3 sets of fuzzy dice, 11pc screwdriver set, garage clock, bath set, 68pc tool set, 17" tool box, cup holder w/Super Clean Degreaser, No Touch Tire Care, Armour All/ Maguire's Wax Protectant, Eye Mask, Time Out Doll, Chrome/Wire Cleaner, Prez Prize, and Gift Certificate. Winners: Dan Terrill, Marge Baxley, Bill Morrow, Carol Reamer, Christine McConchie, Bob Cairns, Gail Jaeger, Archie Lillis, Jim Rairigh, Larry Smith, Larry Brewer, Ted Mann, Deanna Rogers, Suzi Souza, Don Stultz, Larry Lohman, and Dean Dolquist.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
1. In Case of an Emergency – If you need information sent out by email fast and Lyla is not available contact Jim Rairigh, he has a full email list in his computer.
2. Jim Gleeson thanked everyone for all the cards and those who came to his party last month at Bayview. He had a great time!
3. Special thanks to Larry Brewer who made and donated a ticket/raffle box to pick from, it turns with brackets inside to allow better mixing. So watch out hopefully we'll get more people winning and less duplicate winners!!
4. Roller Barn's 50th Anniversary Celebration, June 19, Open House 10-2pm, free skating, games and contests, and more. A Sock Hop will be from 7-11pm. To find out more ask Lyla.
Our next meeting is July 6, 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. Bring a friend and show them what a crazy wonderful group we are. If you don't come to a meeting you really are missing out on hilarious adventures. Remember to sign in at the entrance.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
JULY
Bud Ackley 2
Judy Biddle 4
Carol Fredrickson 9
Herb Terrill 11
Charles Terpenning 18
LaRayne Duckert 20
Marcia Rouse 21
Katherine Christmas 21
Ed Richard 22
Maggie Morrow 22
Matt McMillan 22
Ray Payeur 23
Gary Nienhuis 25
Carol Croft 27
Steve McCalmont 28
Marianne Rolfe 30
Brian Thompson 30
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
PRESDENT'S CORNER:
CRUZERS
I want to thank all of you for your support and concern during the time of my testing the road pavement with my body. I sincerely appreciate all of your cards, phone calls, and e-mails. We used to say in the Navy: "Any landing you can walk away from is a good landing." Well, this one was not a good landing but I am walking now and getting better each day. Having my Daughter-in-Law supervise my recovery has been a true blessing. I hope to be relatively normal soon.
Well, a couple of new items: Our VP got his feet wet by running the raffle and Larry Brewer made us a new raffle ticket tumbler. Thanks, Tim. I get easily tired in all of these braces. Larry - you made sure we no longer have to put up with wondering if the tickets are adequately shuffled. Thanks again, great job from the both of you. The summer is upon us and Lyla is keeping track of many social events for us to enjoy while Mel keeps us abreast of upcoming cruises. I am looking forward to our history lessons from Smitty. What a great team the Cruzers make.
Cruzers - be safe out there and cherish each day as a precious gift.
The Prez
