President Bob McConchie called the general meeting of the Whidbey Cruzers to order at approx. 7:00 p.m. held at the Oak Harbor Windjammer Park (City Beach), August 3, 2010. There were 66 in attendance. Previous minutes were approved as corrected in this newsletter.
Moment of Silence
A moment of silence was dedicated to the memory of Bruce Biddle's dad Robert Biddle.
First Time Guests
The two new first timers Arnie and Joanne Deckwa became members that night. They have a 1954 Chevy I think.
New Cars
Talking about new cars Scott Wernecke drove his new orange 2010 Dodge Challenger from the Dodge car lot, home and then to the Night Out. It's a real nice looker.
Car Fines
I have no idea if any car fines were collected, but the weather was great and a lot of beautiful cars were on display.
Treasurer's Report for June 2010 - Jim Rairigh
START $ 6840.66
Intake:
Plaque 20.00
Dues 50.00
Car fines 6.00
50/50 87.00
Exhaust:
Clarice Rairigh, Forever Stamps 87.00
Duane Dillard, membership 41.64
Summer Party 971.25
FINISH $ 5903.22
Membership – Duane Dillard
Duane told us there were 165 paid members in the club. We gained several new members such as Mary Dolquist, Beau Bayliss, Thomas Gibson and Newlands. Duane said we have had 495 members join since inception of the club. REMEMBER to contact Duane if you have any change to your email, home address, phone no., etc. Need those corrections so the new roster next year will have the right information. Also need to add or update your car photos, the goal is to have a picture of your car next to your photo in the roster next year. Ed Hammond will be setting a photo date in the future so watch for it in the newsletter, website and email. Contact Ed to sign up for the session to let him know you're interested.
Sunshine Committee – Joan Reeves for Brenda Ackley
In July the following cards were sent:
Don Souza – get well card following heart attack and stint.
Marge/Byron Baxley – thinking of you card, news of son's health problems, hear bypass.
Joan Reeves – sympathy card and flower arrangement to Memorial Service July 21st@ the Elks for husband George.
Vicki Sullivan – get well card, back surgery.
Archie Lillis – get well card, hernia surgery.
Norm McCullough – get well card, skin cancer surgery.
Bruce Biddle – sympathy card, loss of father, Bob Biddle.
Karen Knoll – sympathy card, loss of husband, Clarence, longtime former Cruzer member.
We wish all the best and hopeful wishes to all our dear members who have gone through these very trying times during the month of July and hope the "Sunshine" returns to warm their hearts soon. Most Respectfully, Brenda.
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.
Car Cruise Committee – Mel Rogers
Mel thanked the Cruzers for attending the road rally and Flounder Bay Cruise. He requested that if anyone has an event that we can cruise to contact him to help arrange it.
Cruise to Freeland/Car Display, Maple Ridge, Tuesday August 10 – Route 66 theme week, we leave from Walmart at 4:30 and arrive in Freeland for dinner at 5:30pm. Call Lyla for more info.
Social Committee – Lyla Lillis
Rotary Car Show, August 14, 9am – 4pm – They would appreciate our help to volunteer for parking. Bring your car and show it off. Entrants will walk away with lots of (70) trophies and many categories to choose from. There will also be a few food booths. Registration will probably start earlier than 9 am.
Jack's Potluck Park Picnic, Tuesday August 17, 5pm
– Bring utensils, a dish to share, chairs, and your choice of beverage. It's a beautiful park, and plenty of games to partake in and enjoy.
Harbor Towers Car Show, August 21, 11:30 – 2 or 3pm. – Bring a chair, there will be music and they are BBQing. Souza's are the POC.
Careage of Whidbey Car Show, August 28, 60's (Woodstock) theme, 10am – 2pm. They will be Barbequing. There will probably be trophies, drawings and other surprises. It's always a good time. There will be a horse shoe game to enter. Careage is located in Coupeville, take left at stoplight toward the hospital and take a right after the church. Driveway is on the right about quarter mile? Souza's are the POC
Anacortes Fidalgo Care and Rosario Assisted Living, September 16, 11am-1pm – Free lunch.
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 Abbotttimmyc1971@myspace.com.
Harry read the August car shows in the near vicinity. See "Events Calendar at a Glance". The Oak Harbor Rotary Show is from 11am-4pm. Jim Croft told us there are new things happening this year, such as a Beer Garden, plus new and exciting prizes to be won and encouraged the Cruzers to attend plus the Pig Roast. The Mopar Show is from 9am-3pm, Mt Vernon Hot Aug Nights is from 10am-3pm, Cascade Days is 1-4pm, and Mountlake Terrace Show is from 10am-3pm. If you have any questions about the shows mentioned or others that you may know of contact Harry at 360-240-8474 or the contact info in the calendar.
Webpage – Ed Hammond
Ed said he needs new photos of new cars and he will arrange a photo shoot in the next few weeks, possibly in the middle of the week. He reminded everyone that the website is there for your benefit, use it. Log on to www.whidbeycruzers.com.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Christmas Party Committee – Vice Prez Tim Oest first thanked everyone who helped on the Rendezvous, especially the Jaegers for hosting. He said it's time to organize and plan, so a signup sheet was sent around to collect names for a Christmas party committee. Just as a reminder the date for the party is December 18 at the CPO Club. Mark your calendars. If you wish to get on the committee contact Tim.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Nominating Committee – It's that again to find members to who will lead our Whidbey Cruzers to new and greater experiences. The committee chosen is Lloyd Williams, Bill Morrow, Bill Waite, and Harry Abbott. Don't be surprised if one of these taps you on the shoulder or comes up behind you and requests you to step up and volunteer.
Events Calendar at a Glance
Date Event Location POC
08/10 Cruise to Freeland Leaving Walmart 4:30 pm 360-675-2925
08/14 Rotary Car Show O.H. City Beach (Windjammer Park) 360-675-4146
08/14 LaConner Classic Yacht Car Show LaConner 360-240-8474
08/14 Whidbey Tea Party Poker Run UNKNOWN 360-240-8474
08/15 All Mopar Show Oak Harbor Motors 360-240-8474
08/15 Mt Vernon Hot Aug Nights Mt. Vernon 360-240-8474
08/15 Tri 5 Car Show XXX Drive In, Issaquah 360-679-7936
08/21 Harbor Towers Car Show Harbor Towers Village 360-675-4523
08/21 Federal Way Lion's Club Car Show Federal Way Commons Mall 253-569-3761
08/21 Cascade Days Concrete 360-240-8474
08/28 Careage Car Show Careage of Whidbey, Coupeville 360-675-4523
08/27-29 Summer Fun Rod Run Deming Log Show Grounds 360-384-4023
08/29 Cruzin the Nile Mountlake Terrace 425-609-2349
09/07 Cruzers Potluck/Gen Mtg O.H. Elks Lodge 360-679-7936
09/16 Fidalgo Care/Rosario Assist Living Anacortes 360-675-2193
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.
CLASSIFIEDS
For Sale:1971 Plymouth Roadrunner – Green, 340 V8 Automatic, Everything on it is original. Needs new vinyl top, needs tune up, driver's seat has split, rest of the interior is excellent. Extra parts – manuals, bumper.
$8500 Contact Charles Terpenning, 2444 Lake Forest Drive, O.H. 360-682-5802.
For Sale:1990 Nissan 300ZX, Naturally Aspirated, Auto Trans. 350Z 7-Spoke Rims 17" 36-way Adjustable K-sport Coilovers $3400 or OBO Contact Tim Colwell at Community Voicemail: 360-240-2969 or
** These ads will run for only 2 months in the newsletter. If they are sold before that period ends please call Joan Reeves at 360-679-7936 or email her at trfj1@urraca.whidbey.net.
50/50 and Door Prize Drawings:
Bucket Dudette was last month's 50/50 winner Carol Fredrickson!
50/50 Winner: Dean Dolquist $ 62.00 Congratulations!!
Door prizes: This month prizes consisted of several screwdriver sets, pliers' sets, flashlights and a tool box. Winners: Bill Morrow, Pat Covello, Dave Madeiros, Jim Rairigh, Rudy Parhaniemi, Duane Dillard, Scott Wernecke, and Larry Brewer.
Our next meeting is September 7, 2010 – It will be held at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. Potluck at 6 pm, bring a dish to share, plates and utensils. Bring your own choice of beverage or get a drink from the bar. A general meeting will follow promptly at 7 pm. If you miss a meeting you are definitely missing out on some great networking, camaraderie (such a big word), and fun. Don't forget to sign in at the door.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
SEPTEMBER
Pat Tabach 2
Lana Dillard 3
Mary Benninghoff 4
Pam Taylor 4
Suzi Souza 5
George Higley 5
Alma Williams 6
Sandy Overton 8
Barb Mann 10
Linda Haddon 14
Flo Payeur 16
Marty Luther 18
Ed Rouse 19
Bob McConchie 26
Dorothy Abrahamse 27
Brandi Colantoni 30
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
1. Nancy Southard is celebrating her 60th Birthday, not 50th, sorry Nancy, I think I made you feel good for a few days!!!
2. I left off the first 10 days of August Birthdays, sorry, catch you next year!!!!!
3. An Open House for ROBERT BIDDLE was held at the PBY Memorial, Bldg 12 on the Seaplane Base on Saturday, August 7, 12 noon to 4 pm. Bruce requested all Whidbey Cruzers were invited.
4. I would like to thank again the Whidbey Cruzers for your thoughtful cards and kind words, hugs, and support. I enjoy hugs a lot!!! I'm still receiving cards, calls, emails from you and it is much appreciated. George was a big part of my life and I loved him dearly even though we didn't always see eye to eye. Now it's time to move forward and I'm doing that. Brady is my support and great help with everything around the house, my yard and flower beds look much better and we are reconnecting again. Thank you. Joan
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, or put 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:
Great meeting, Cruzers! The outdoors was great and the desserts were even better. We may elect to have next year's meeting an hour earlier so we don't have to compete with the music. Anyway, again a special thanks to the Jaeger's for hosting the annual Rendezvous and for all of you who helped with the event. Whichever of you were in charge of controlling the weather – GREAT JOB!
We welcomed some new members last Tuesday and we look forward to working with them. There just may be a new President in there. Speaking of...... Don't be timid about stepping up to one of the offices of your Board of Directors. I believe everyone should have a shot at it and I encourage all of you to partake. Contact one of the members of the Nominating Committee and let them know you are ready. Give yourself a chance to make the improvements in our club that you want to see made. Good luck to all of you.
Many events for us this time of year and the one closest to home will be on 14 August at City Beach. Hope to see all of you there. I hope I can be there. I may have to have someone else drive my T-Bird for me.
Enjoy the rest of the summer, Cruzers.
The Prez
