Shop
Talk – June 2013
Remember next meeting is July 9.
President Richard
Mack called the general meeting of the Whidbey Cruzers to order at 7:00 pm on June
4, 2013 held at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge.
There were approximately 52 in attendance. Previous minutes were approved as written.
New Cars
No new vehicle in
the club except Ron Teker has a ‘MOSES STICK’ to help him get around. Hope you won’t need it for too long, Ron!
Car Fines
Even though it was
a beautiful evening several Cruzers are still driving cars other than their
classics or club vehicles. Virginia
mentioned that there was at least $8.00 collected tonight, maybe more. Let’s get those beautiful cars out and show
them off!
Guests
Tonight brought
Jerry Bacon who owns a 2002 Corvette Coupe and Gary Grise’ who has a Matchbox
1966 Corvette? Welcome gentlemen; hope
to see you again, and again, and again!
Treasurer’s Report for May 2013 – Virginia
Teker
Beginning Balance (5/1/2013) $
6101.69
Intake:
Dues
25.00
Car
fines
11.00
50/50
64.00
Plaque
20.00
Donation (R. McConchie) 0.25
Total
Income
120.25
Exhaust:
Bay
Printing (May Shop Talk) 30.00
Jimmy Flowers – food for “Hangout” 93.78
V.
Teker – Corp License fee (her
10.00
Total
Exhaust (133.78)
Ending Balance (05/31/13) $
6088.16
Assets
Mar – 13 Funds on deposit for Rock Point 90
($50 is refundable cleaning
deposit)
Mar – 13 Funds on deposit with OHYC 250
Prepaid rent to Elks Through
12/31/2013
Prepaid Insurance thru 3/28/2014
Liabilities
Mar – 13 Prepaid dues for 2014 (Logue x
2) 50
Contact Virginia via email at blueivories88@yahoo.com or at
360-675-8375 for inquiries, or mail inquires to Whidbey Cruzers, PO Box 1875,
Oak Harbor, 98277.
Membership
– Duane Dillard
Duane announced we have two new members,
Jim Palmer and Wayne Locke. This brings
the paid membership total to 154. Duane
again mentioned to contact him regarding info in the roster. If there are changes such as spelling, wrong
nos. wrong dates, addresses, etc. let him know.
If you would like to delete or add something that is also a reason to
call, if you have a photo for the roster too!
Wayne Locke info is listed in the “For the Good of the Order” section of
this newsletter. Add it to your roster.
Sunshine Report for May – Brenda Ackley
5/6 Get Well card to
Joanne Lawrence, She has been in the hospital and then a care facility
recovering after a fall and complications, related to it.. Happy to report that
she is doing much better now!
5/6 Get Well card sent
to Herb Terrill, Herb is feeling better. After a blood transfusion, stay well
Herb, we love it when you make your World Class Clam Chowder! So we
always want you to be feeling GREAT!!
5/15 A Get Well card was
sent to Judy and Don Barnum.. Don had a successful cataract surgery and
Judy had a bad fall into the screen door, causing a lot of pain! Looking
forward to both of you recovering well!!
5/16 A Thinking of You
Card was sent to Doreen Gibson, for her upcoming brain surgery to correct her
seizures and we are all hoping and wishing for a successful surgery and
sending our prayers to you! This will be at Swedish Hospital this week.
5/16A Get Well Card was sent
to Gail Stultz and to Don Stultz, Don had a successful cataract surgery.
Gail was in E.R, at a Bellingham Hospital for Internal bleeding, tests and a
colonoscopy, so far she is doing well and recovering beautifully! Best Wishes to you both.
5/31 A Sympathy card was sent
to Kathy Slack, her husband Mike a former, Whidbey Cruzer, has passed away,
from liver cancer. Thank You, Harry Abbott for the information. Deepest
Sympathy to Kathy and their family.. SEE
additional tribute in the “For Good of The Order” section this newsletter.
*****I am sorry to announce that I can no longer do Sunshine as my
personal obligations have grown and I will be unable to continue~ Wishing
all of our Whidbey Cruzer Family the best and continued health and much
SUNSHINE ~
Thank You, Brenda Ackley
It looks like we need a
volunteer to be the Sunshine Lady. If
you are interested and want to know what Brenda did, call her and ask
her!!! I’m sure she would be willing to
talk to you. Contact anyone on the Board
if you would be willing to take the task on!
Car Cruise Committee – Bob Cairns
Bob Cairns has graciously
decided to take on the position Cruise Chairman. Monday the 3rd he did some
extensive driving looking for and finding places to cruise. He has proposed to schedule one a month that
will take about 2 to 4 hrs. each trip.
When we cruise he would like to see our classics lead and those driving
their regulars in the rear of our caravan to and from Stanwood. The first scheduled cruise is:
June 23, Sunday, Jimmy’s Restaurant, Italian Cuisine, Stanwood –
Leave
Flowers Marine at 3:30pm, cruising down and back. Contact Deanna to sign up for the cruise. She will contact Bob with the number going.
Car Show Committee – Bob Cairns
Car Shows for June
June 8 – Skagit Valley
Car Show – Mt. Vernon
8 – Downtown Show and Shine – Arlington
8 – Pioneer Swap Meet – Ferndale
16 – Berry Cool Car show – Burlington
20-22 – Cool Desert Nights – Richland –
Contact Harry Abbott (see roster)
29 – Greenwood Classic Car Show –
Greenwood Dist. – Seattle (Huge)
28-30 – NSRA Northwest Nationals – Ridgefield
30 – Birch Bay Square Car Show – Birch
Bay (Custer)
29 – Twin City Idlers Car Show – Stanwood
Additional shows are
listed in the Events Calendar at a Glance.
If any member knows of a
car show please contact Bob at 206-499-2436 cell or email bob2bobc@aol.com.
Social Committee – Deanna Rogers
Deanna indicated the
Coupeville Memorial Day Parade was a success, our Cruzers showed off and gave
the Veteran Dignitaries a wonderful ride in the parade. No specific events at this time other than
Jimmy’s Restaurant in Stanwood on June 23.
Please signup up with Deanna or Bob Cairns, thank you.
Deanna also said that on
July 27 we are invited to spend that Saturday with her and Mel at Rockport for
a fun day, potluck? Watch for emails
from Deanna for events that may happen without much notice. When you see one
please tell a Cruzer that you know who does not have email capabilities.
Again
contact Deanna at 360-678-7727 or meldeanna@comcast.net
if you have any ideas about a social event or need help planning one.
Tech Adviser – Ron Teker
He told us about “Motor
Flushing” which is supposed to clean out the junk. DON”T
DO IT! It will VOID a warranty and
could damage seals, etc. No one
recommends it. No advantage to doing
it. Contact Ron if you want to discuss
this.
Contact Ron if you have any questions tech or otherwise and he
will guide you. If you think of a
project the club may be interested in let him know.
Call 360-675-8375 or rteker@comcast.net.
Webpage – Need Replacement
Historian - Scott Wernecke
Scott told us that 12
years ago from this meeting the first meeting at the Elks was held. On a funny note the Whidbey Cruzers have the
distinction of having the first same sex marriage performed by our own Brenda
Ackley. Jimmy Flowers and Don Barnum were blessed in wedded bliss.
You can get the materials
from Scott to change, delete or enter new photos of your vehicles. Just call and ask him at 360-679-1177.
Old Business
1. 2013 Whidbey Cruzer Rendezvous,
July 20, Rocky Point, 11a.m – 3p.m Committee met in May and discussed menu,
facility, games, etc. Since the last 4
or 5 years have been BBQ, this year going back to picnic style with hamburgers,
hot dogs, buns, baked beans, potato salad, pickles, chips, assort of sodas, condiments,
plates, etc. provided. Just bring your chair. No cost to the membership. Due to lack of response from other invited
clubs in the past it was decided to keep to our club alone. The day will start with a CRUISE down the
island and back to Rocky Point, led by Jimmy Flowers, leaving Flowers Marine at 9 am. Games will be available, plus a
50/50 drawing. Please contact Deanna to
sign up and tell her how many are coming.
Should be a great and relaxing day! Next
Rendezvous committee meeting is Tuesday, June 11, 6 p.m at the Pizza
Factory. If you signed up to be on the
committee please join us.
2. Christmas
Party - Party coordinator, Virginia Teker told us the party is going to be
held at the Oak Harbor Yacht Club (OHYC), December 21. The price will be the same $25. The
theme is “Let the Good Times Roll. Jim and Linda Haddon are members and will
sponsor us. The menu will be buffet
style w/beef, turkey, and salmon and you can have all three. Committee meetings will be set up pretty
soon. Mark your calendars now and come and enjoy!!!!
New Business
1. 4 of July Celebration
- We were asked to participate in the 4th
of July celebration by displaying approx. 20 cars at downtown pioneer way n
front of Angelo’s Café. We were not
asked to be in the parade because the Mustang Club was already
participating. A signup sheet was laid
out but no one signed up so President told the celebration committee that we
were not participating this year.
2. Door Prizes - Prez Mack asked if we have
any door prize candidates at home that you might want to bring in please do so.
3. Equipment Storage – Mack said he put the PA
system in the trailer at Harry’s home and the big black box if miscellaneous
stuff in the storage room off the big room at the Elk’s. It was brought up that may not be an ideal
place due to others using that space.
Mack took it under advisement.
Next Meeting – Tuesday, July 9, 2013, Oak
Harbor Elks Lodge
Come to our next meeting,
find out what’s new and old this year.
Join in the fun and sign up for events and committees. You’ll find that event planning is much
easier with more people helping. The
evening starts off with a potluck at 6 pm, bring a dish to share, plates,
utensils, favorite drink, or get a drink from the bar. The general meeting starts at 7 pm. If you have an item(s) you want to add as a
door prize, bring it. We sell tickets
for door prizes and a 50/50 money pot. SEE YOU THERE!!!!
FOR THE
GOOD OF THE ORDER
1. Ryan’s House ‘Round the Rock’
6th Annual Benefit – August 24, 2013,
Poker Run. At the end of the run will be
BBQ, music and fun, VFW Oak Harbor. If
you want more info contact Mike at
360-632-1513. Ryan’s House is a
youth house for teens to come and re-group and get the help they need to get
back on their way to a better tomorrow. $10 per person and $15 for ALL U CAN EAT!
2. Tribute to Mike Slack, by Harry Abbott - Some of you might remember Mike Slack. He was skinny, hyper, drove an orange 70’s
Corvette. The last meeting he came to, I
gave him my guitar and he played a few blues riffs. I hate to say it but he was a little weird
which is why I suspect we bonded so well.
He is the only guy who spent more time in my shed than Bruce. When I first built the motor that’s in my
Chevy, he came over and we took it out.
A few weeks later we put in another motor. Are you starting to see a pattern here? He was a genuine petrol head, gear head if
you prefer the French, and we spent time at many car shows together. We talked almost weekly until about a month
ago when he begged off saying he was tired.
My next phone calls went unanswered.
Kathy said it was liver cancer.
He went to hospital for a minor procedure and laid down on the bed, went
to sleep and never woke up. I guess no
one could ask for a more peaceful ending.
‘Mate’ is an English term for which there is no American
equivalent. Mike was “me mate”. I’ll miss him. Thank you Harry!
3. Doreen’s Recovery – While Doreen Gibson is recuperating at home Virginia Teker is
organizing a MEALS ON WHEELS effort
utilizing the Whidbey Cruzer ladies to volunteer their services to this
endeavor. If you would like to help call
Virginia at 360-675-8375 or email her, see Treasurer’s report for email.
4. Wayne Locke – New member info: 962 NE
Sumner Dr., Oak Harbor, WA 98277, email:
wayne@wayneonwhidey.com,
360-929-0226, BD is 11/2. His other half
is Sheila Davies, Anniversary, Aug 1996, has a 1959 Chevy Apache Pickup.
Door
Prizes and 50/50 Drawing – Bucket Dude: Bob McConchie
Door prizes consisted of 2 garage signs, pocket knife, and a
model 1955 Stepside Chevy Pickup.
Winners: Stan Grovdahl, Dean Dolquist and Ed Hammond.
50/50 Winner: Jim
Croft $50.00 Congratulations! Remember
Jim, show up next month and be our Bucket Dude and sell tickets.
EVENTS CALENDAR AT A GLANCE – Mark Your
Calendars
Date Event Location POC_____
06/16 Berry Cool Car Show Burlington 360-757-6333
06/20-22 Cool Desert Nights Richland, WA 360-240-8474
06/22 Rakers Car Show Port Townsend 360-385-5473
06/27-30 NSRA Meet Vancouver, WA 360-678-6032
06/30 Birch Bay Square Birch Bay 360-499-2436
06/29 Twin City Idlers Car Show Stanwood 425-629-3805
07/06 Bayview Cool Nights Car Show Langley, WA 360-929-3277
07/20 WC Rendezvous Rocky
Point 360-240-0843
08/03 Home Depot Car Show Bellingham 360-715-0090
08/10 Skagit Co. Fair Car Show Mt. Vernon 360-336-9414
08/10 North Whidbey Car Show Windjammer Park 360-240-0843
12/21 WC Christmas Party OHYC
Seaplane Base 360-675-8375
******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
1.
FOR SALE: Trail Lite 2000 25’
travel trailer, low profile, sleeps six, rear kitchen and bathroom, front and
rear entry doors, fully equipped, excellent condition throughout, stored
inside. $6800 Rudy Parhaniemi 360-720-2050
2.
FOR SALE: Halogen Headlights,
H6024 $10 ea. GT1 Oil Filter $3, Mallory
coil, $20, Rochester QuadraJet $20, GM single pulley $7, SW 160mph speedo $50,
SW amp/oil gauges $10 ea., Buick fuel pump 57 364 c.i., 2 weld rims w/tires $60
ea., 2 P235/75 R15 tires $30 ea., Chev water neck $5, 65-66 Mustang fastback
door $40 pass side, 7 65/66 Mustang wheels and tires & hubcaps, Mustang II
complete disk brake assy. $50, Ford spark Plugs #45
Call Dan at 360-679-8556 cell 360-941-7477.
3.
FOR SALE: 1974 Plymouth
Duster. 360 Engine, very tight, low
miles, auto-trans, dual exhaust, new paint, metallic blue-green, lacquer, front
seat reupholstered, slotted mag wheels, no frame or body damage. 75% restored.
BEST OFFER. Cell phone 360-982-7967 or message Frank at
360-675-2388.
2.
FOR SALE: 1939 Ford 2 Dr Sedan. Has an all metal body with a 350/350 combo
engine. Paint is about 6-7. Interior is unfinished but has bucket seats
and the dash and window frames have been recently painted to match
exterior. An aftermarket heater and
defroster was just installed. No Air.
1.
Mustang 2 front end w/power steering and discs on front/drums on the
rear.
2.
Aftermarket windshield wiper pkg. and power lift for trunk. Not installed.
3. Big
and Littles, Baby Moons and old but good rubber.
Call or email Larry for more info and to
view. 360-293-1031 or Idmitch@comcast.net $12,900
If anyone has something for sale, a wanted
item, either for you or a friend give Joan Reeves a call at 360-679-7936 or
email me at joanreeves158@yahoo.com.
***These ads will run for only two months
in the newsletter. If they are sold
before that period ends please contact Joan Reeves at 360-679-7936 or email her
to delete from newsletter.
BIRTHDAY’s
The following list
of birthdays may or may not be complete, if I have left out someone or you do
not want to be listed please notify me, Joan Reeves, at 360-679-7936.
July
Bud Ackley 2
Judy Biddle 4
Rudy Logue 9
Joan Mack 9
Cliff Powers 9
Herb Terrill 11
Ralph Corbin 15
Charles
Terpenning 18
LaRayne
Duckert 20
Marcia Rouse 21
Katherine Christmas 21
Maggie Morrow 22
Ray Payeur 23
Gary Nienhuis 25
Carole Croft 27
Steve
McCalmont 28
Marianne Rolfe 30
Brian Thompson 30
“I hope everyone has a Happy
Birthday”.
FROM YOUR SECRETARY
My goal for this
year is the same, to provide as much correct informative information to you in
this newsletter as I possibly can. If
you have any ideas of what you might like to see in the newsletter let me
know. 360-679-7936 Thanks again.
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH
The nicest looking
car is the one pulling out of a parking space you want.
FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
Hope everyone will
come to the July 20th Whidbey Cruzer Rendezvous at Rocky Point. Please
email me whidbeymack@yahoo.com
with an RSVP, if you have NOT signed up yet.
Thanks.
"Mack"
