Momenet of Silence
First Time Guests/New members
Bruce Biddle introduced guests and new members Dixie and Rudy Logue. They told us they have a 1987 Chevy Caprice, Gold Wing Trike, and a Chevy S-10.
Treasurer's Report for August 2010 - Jim Rairigh
START: $ 5903.27
Exhaust
Tim Oest, summer party 348.86
Brenda Ackley, sunshine 100.00
Bud Ackley, summer party 21.98
Bay Printing, newsletter 49.14
Intake
Car Fines 2.00
Dues 50.00
50/50 61.00
Party Intake 318.00
FINISH: $ 5814.24
Jim Rairigh said he is beginning to collect dues for 2011. $25 per person.
Membership - Duane Dillard
Duane told us there were 167 paid members in the club. Remember to contact Duane if you have any changes to your email, home address, phone no., cars, etc. Need to have those corrections for the new roster next year. Photos need to be updated too, the goal is to have a picture of everyone's care in the roster. Contact Duane if you have photos and he will advise how to get them in the roster for next year.
Sunshine Lady - Brenda Ackley
A sympathy card on 08/08 was sent to Bruce Biddle on the loss of his father, a get well card was sent to Archie Lillis on 08/23 for his gall bladder surgery and another for hernia surgery. A get well card was sent to Vic Gabrenas on 08/30 for his chemo treatments. Bruce Biddle gave us a report that he is back in the hospital with complications, reactions, pnuemonia, and is in quarantine with Hary Cell Lukemia. He is in good spirits. Judy is keeping us informed of his progress via email. If you have any questions contact Bruce.
Car Cruise Committee - Mel Rogers
Mel was not present at the meeting so no report. See Lyla's social report via an email from Mel about the 3rd annual cruise to Fairhaven.
Social Committee - Lyla Lillis
Anacortes Fidalgo Care/Rosario Assisted Living Car Show - September 16, 11am - 1pm, 50's Theme. They will provide a free lunch. Sign up with Lyla. Any questions contact Flo Payeur at 360-675-2193.
Chainsaw Carving, Arlington, at the local scoop restaurant, September 17-18, auction the carvings off on the 18th at 4pm. You can make it a car show if you wish?Chuckanut Cruise to Fairhaven, October 10 - Leaving from Flowers Marine at 1pm, head north via Bayview and the farm country to Chuckanut Drive. Have a brief stop at Larabee State Park and then on to Mambo Italiano in Fairhaven for a late lunch. Check out the menu on their website mamboitalianocafe.com/news or call 360-734-7677. Contact Mel if you wish to go at 360-678-7727 or cell 360-632-5791, need to know by Oct 7.
Nostalgic Drag Race and Car Show, September 25-26, Forks - Larry Brewer and Pam are planning to attend this event. He mentioned several hot cars that would be there and a possible tour of antique car and sign memorabilia, and shopping for the ladies at Port Angeles. He invited people to sign up and come along. If you are interested contact Larry at 360-632-8020 cell.
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, sen it to Lyla in an email to send out to all club members. If you want to find out how to plan an event Lyla would be glad to advise you how to do it. Contact her at 360-675-2925 or email lillis55@comcast.net.
Car Show Committee - Harry Abbott
Mike Harris read off the car shows for September. I have listed them in the Events Calendar. Cruzers won a few trophy's at the last car show, I don't know which one that was but you know who you are. Ask Harry or Mike. 360-240-8474.
Webpage - Ed Hammond
Ed reported that his son Ed Jr. has found a way to do the newsletter directly to the blog, this is my first attempt, so bare with me. He also said there a new pictures, etc, to look at. He set up a photo shoot for September 11, from 11am-1pm at the Holland Gardens. If you aren't there within that timeframe you are out of luck. If it rains don't show.
Historian - Larry Smith
Larry told us the long history of General Motors. I will only give you a few of the facts he told us. 1. General MOtors was founded on Wednesday, September 16, 1908 in Flint, Michigan as a holding company for Buick (then controlled by William C. Durant). 2. Durant acquired Oldsmobile later in 1908, then ge brought in Cadillac, Cartercar Elmore, Ewing and Oakland(later known as Pontiac). 3. Durant left the firm and co-founded the Chevrolet Motor Company in 1911 with Lewis Chevrolet. 4. 1926 GM created the Pontiac as a 'companion' to the Oakland which lasted five years. 5. The 60's brought the creation of compact and intermediate classes, the Corvair was the answer to the VW Beetle and the Chevy II was created to match Ford's Falcon. 6. The 1970's was the decade of the Vega, but by 1977 its decline was due to quality problems and labor unrest.
Tech Advisor - Bruce Biddle
Bruce updated us on the renovation of the '46' Ford Vic Gabrenas donated to the PBY Foundation display. Les Schwab is taking Jim Rairigh's tires and rims and sandblasting and painted them black and holding them until car is ready and will mount them at no charge. Ray Southard helped and sandblasting was done and have the rear fenders finished, hood, and one door finished and painted black, not assembled. Bruce is asking for some help to remove stainless from the other surfaces on the car. Contact Bruce to set up a time to work it with him. 360-675-6970.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Christmas Party - Tim Oest said the committee was together and right meeting in secret. All working individually for a common cause.
2. Nominating Committee - Bill Morrow told us that as of this meeting the candidates running for office are: President - Lynn Holmes, Mike Harris, Vice Pres. - Gail Jaeger, Treasurer - Jim Rairigh, and Secretary - Joan Reeves. If you know of someone who might want to run for office inform one of the committee members who are Bill Morrow, Lloyd Williams, Bill Waite, and Harry Abbott. Check your roster for contact info.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Bruce Biddle recommended that we establish a few rules to enforce when we as a club say we will be somewhere with our cars that we be there. It happened twice this summer that we were no shows or only one or two vehicles showed and the host had planned on feeding us. We should not let this happen again. Miscommunication may be part of the problem. It puts our club in bad standing. Prez Bob is asking for volunteers to be on this committee, contact him at 360-679-3198 or any board member. If no volunteers he may choose the committee himself. Board will take action.
Events Calendar at a Glance
Date Event Location POC
09/18 Harley/Boston Pizza Show/Shine, Mt. Baker 360-675-5981
09/18 Speed and Chrome Show, Bellingham 360-398-1469
09/19 Ferndale Car Show, Ferndale 360-312-0758
09/19 All Ford Show, Snohomish 425-334-4045
09/19 Mopar and More, XXX Drive-In, Issaquah, 206-601-1724
09/25 HP at the Hbr, http://www.islandclassicmustangclub.com/
09/25 Craft and Car Show 8:30-4pm, Stanwood, 360-629-7403
09/25 Mustang and All Ford S&S, Oak Harbor, 360-675-598109/25 Jerry Chamber's Open Car Show, Bellingham's Jerry Chamber's, 360-733-7997
09/26 Classic Car and Hot Rod, Snohomish, 360-568-2526
09/26 Mini Coopers, XXX Drive-In, Issaquah, 360-675-5981
10/05 Potluck/General Mtg., O.H. Elks Lodge 360-679-7936
10/9-10 Monroe Swapmeet, Evergreen Fairgrounds, 360-738-4683
********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: Firestone Oval Tire, never used(still wrapped). It has raised white lettering F70-14 Poly/Fiberglass Tubeless belted. Coker catalog lists it for $171.00. Pat is selling it for $135. Pat Covello 360-678-8758
***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 Dude was Dean Dolquist who won last month's 50/50 drawing. This month's 50/50 winner was our newest member Dixie Logue, $88.! Congratulations! Door prizes included 4 Deception Pass photos taken by Larry Brewer, tool box, 3 car books, T-shirt, 4 sets of dice, 3 whoopie cushions, 3 LED flashlights, 2 models, 3 screwdriver sets, a socket set, coffee, and honey. Winners were Ted Mann, Archie Lillis, Fred Benninghoff, Larry Smith, Brenda Ackley, Lynn Holmes, Dean Dolquist, Margie Baxley, George Higley, Stan Grovdahl, Herb Terrill, Byron Baxley, Sharon Covello, Judy Biddle, Bruce Biddle, Pat Covello, Bob Cairns, Dixie Logue, and Pam Taylor.
Our next meeting is October 5, 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 7pm. If you miss a meeting you are definitely missing out on some great networking, comaraderie, and fun. Don't forget to sign in at the door.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
OCTOBER
Vic Gabrenas 1
Darlene Hammond 1
Clarice Rairigh 1
Doyle Lewis 1
Nancy Dell 5
Sharon Covello 6
Heather L'Huillier 6
Gail Jaeger 8
Rich Melrose 10
Larry Duckert 14
Scott Wernecke 16
Jim Haddon 17
Bob Newlands 25
Brice DeVos 31
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
1. If you have info that needs to get out to the Cruzers in the next fews days...until the 20th... plkease send it to Jim Rairigh... he will post it to the group. Thanks Lyla.
2. Bruce Biddle thanked everyone for the cards and well wishes he received after his dad passed. The one wish was that everyone donate money to the PBY Foundation in which a little over $4,000. was raised. Thanks again from Bruce and his family.
3. Ed Hammond told us of a Packard Car Show at the PBY Foundation at Bldg 12 on the Seaplane Base, September 17, 11am - 5pm. Everyone's invited.
FROM YOUR SECRETARY
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.
Great meeting last Tuesday. Although it's getting towards the end of the season, Lyla keeps us up to date on even more events for us to enjoy. I'm hoping to recover enough to enjoy some of them with you.
I like getting ideas for improving our meetings and our club. Bruce has made it abundantly clear that we need to look into creating a club point of contact for our local retirement home car shows. Some mis-communication, (or non communication), could have caused significant consternation. Bruce is right. If any of you would like to volunteer for the mission, that would be greatly appreciated by all.
It was also suggested, after the meeting, that we allow time for each of the candidates for next year's officers to have a couple of minutes to introduce themselves at the October meeting. Great idea since not every one may know the candidates before the vote. I discussed the idea with the VP as he will likely be running the October meeting. I'll be returning from the desert and may not be able to get back in time for the meeting.
Thanks again, to Dick and Larry for the mannnny wonderful raffle items. If I missed acknowledging any one who donated, don't let me forget next time.
I truly pray that our brother, Vic, will return to us. Cruze Safe. The Prez.
