FOR SALE ITEMS

FOR SALE:   39 Chevy Master Deluxe 5 pass. coupe, under construction.
                       BEST OFFER!  Call Don Berg   360-544-2410

        Shop Talk – July 2013

President Richard Mack called the general meeting of the Whidbey Cruzers to order at 7:00 pm on July 9, 2013 held at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge.  There were approximately 40 in attendance.  Previous minutes were approved as written.

New Cars

Gary Nienhuis told us him and Grace have a 2013 Silver GMC Club Cab truuuuck!!!

Car Fines

Even though it was a beautiful evening several Cruzers are still driving cars other than their classics or club vehicles.  Some have legitimate excuses, but there are no excuses, so remember to pay up!

Guests

Tonight brought new member Jerry Bacon to our meeting, who owns a 2002 Corvette Coupe.  WELCOME Jerry!

Treasurer’s Report for June 2013 – Virginia Teker

Beginning Balance (6/1/2013)                                              $ 6088.16                                         

Intake:

  Dues                                                             50.00

  Car fines                                                         8.00

  50/50                                                            50.00

  Donation (loose change)                                 1.17

                                         Total Intake                                    109.17

Exhaust:

  Duane Dillard – nametags                               9.78

  Bay Printing – June ShopTalk                        30.00

                                          Total Exhaust                                 (39.78)

Ending Balance (6/30/2013)                                                       $ 6157.55  

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 one new member, Jerry Bacon.  This brings the paid membership total to 155.  His info is listed in the “FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER” in this newsletter.  Duane brought up the matter of having a sponsor for new members.  The by-laws state that each new member has a paid member sponsor him/her or both.  Discussion was held, Ray Payeur told us the reason this was adopted, because in the past the club wanted a person rejected as a new member due to character, etc.  Sponsorship solved that problem, and it was stated that a new member needs a member to go to for questions, a connection to welcome them into the club.  It was decided to leave sponsorship in the by-laws as written.

Sunshine Report for June – Judy Barnum

Our new Sunshine Lady is Judy Barnum.  Former Sunshine Lady Brenda will be transitioning her into her new role.  Contact Judy at her home phone no. if you know of someone who needs some cheering up or help.

BOB MCCONCHIES' FATHER AL, HAS PASSED AWAY ~

A SYMPATHY CARD HAS BEEN SENT TO BOB MCCONCHIE AS HIS FATHER AL HAS PASSED AND WE ALL ENJOYED HIS COMPANY ON OUR FRIDAY NIGHT PIZZA FACTORY EVENINGS. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND WE WILL MISS AL VERY MUCH.

A GET WELL CARD WAS SENT TO DICK SHANNIAK, WHILE HE WAS RECENTLY IN THE HOSPITAL, JUDY ALSO PERSONALLY SENT DICK FLOWERS FROM SHE & DON, WHICH HE VERY MUCH ENJOYED..WE ARE ALL WISHING YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY AND HOPING THAT YOU WILL BE FEELING MUCH BETTER SOON.

Doreen Gibson sent her regards to all for the nice cards and good wishes she rec’d and especially to the Bunco gals and Cruzer ladies who prepared all the meals while she recovered.

***A memorial service was held for Al McConchie on July 10 at the ‘Grace by the Sea Church’ on Regatta at 2 pm.  A waffle fest was served in Miller Hall after.  Cruzers were invited to attend.  Al came with Bob quite often to the Pizza Factory so he got to know us and we him.  He will be missed.  Bob requested that our $100 gift be applied to flowers at the Service.

If you know of someone needing a little bit of “Sunshine” contact Judy Barnum at 360-279-2673.

Car Cruise Committee – Bob Cairns

Bob told us the dinner cruise to Jimmy’s Restaurant in Stanwood was a huge success and the Cruzers did their best to enjoy the great food and we were our normal noisy selves and had fun.  Look forward to next year!

Bob told us the only cruise scheduled for July was the “Cruise to the Rendezvous” July 20, 2013.  The cruise will leave from Flowers Marine at 9 am,  led by Jimmy Flowers, heading towards Langley and returning to the “RENDEZVOUS” at Rocky Point 11 am.

Car Show Committee – Bob Cairns

Car Shows for July

National Collector Car Day – “Make sure you drive your ride”.  JULY 12, 2013.

Lyman Car/Craft Show                        Lyman                July 13

Rodz on 3^rd                                          Marysville           July 13

Viking Car & Grille Show                     Stanwood            July 21

Goodguys PNW Nationals                    Puyallup              July 26-28

Summer Safari Cruisin & Campout      Rockport             July 26-28

Old Settlers Show and Shine                Ferndale              July 27

Jerry Smith Show & Shine                    Anacortes            July 28

July 13, 2013 - Summer Hill Assisted Living had a BBQ Hot Dog Car Show featuring the Whidbey Cruzers.  I would like to thank our wonderful members who came through for this event.  We ended up having 14 Cruzer cars and 17 members attend.  Carol Stone and Mel Rogers were raffle winners.  Thank you again!!  Food and raffle tickets/prizes were compliments of Summer Hill.

July 27, 2013 - Regency on Whidbey Assisted Living, (1040 Kimball Dr., Oak Harbor) is also having a BBQ and asking the Whidbey Cruzers to display their cars.  Harry Abbott is the POC for this event at 360-240-8474.  If you haven’t signed up to bring your car, please call him.  The residence really enjoy seeing the cars and reminiscing about their younger days. Harry’s Heretic is broken but he will be there.

August 10, 2013 – North Whidbey Car Show – Pre-register by mail or Friday night before, 4-7pm $25 at show site.  Day of show cost is $30.  Saturday Gates open at 7 am.  For more info or a registration form email nwcarshow@yahoo.com, also see Facebook or call 360-679-1595.

Bob would appreciate if a member would step up and take over as Car Show Chairperson.  It’s not hard!

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 didn’t have any social events for July.   Deanna will be sending out an email about July 28 in Rockport.  Be on the lookout for this new social event.

The Rendezvous will be mentioned elsewhere in this newsletter.

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

Ron gave us a rundown of what went wrong with the Studebaker on their outing.  Smoke under the hood, wiring and voltage regular problem.  Need to carry fuses, etc.  Contact Ron for complete details and how he’s solving it.

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

Old Business

1.  2013 Whidbey Cruzer Rendezvous, July 20, Rocky Point, 11am –3pm 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, green salad, pickles, chips, fruit, 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. 

A.  The day will start with a CRUISE down the island and back to Rocky Point, led by Jimmy Flowers, leaving Flowers Marine at 9am. 

B.  Games will be available, such as Horseshoes, Hillbilly Golf, and Deanna’s Horse Races.

C.  A 50/50 drawing will be $100 divided in half for two winners.  Each adult attending Rendezvous will get a ticket. 

D.  Dessert Contest – Any adult, man or woman may bring a dessert to enter in the contest (should not be a dessert that needs refrigeration). Judges will not be chosen prior and will be chosen at random that day.  1^st place, $30, 2^nd place $20, and 3^rd place $10.  After the judging we can dig in and eat dessert.

If weather gets bad bring cards, and other games that can be played indoors.

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” sort of a Mardi Gras theme.   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.  Virginia told us that one piece of entertainment will be a ‘Cruzers Got Talent’ Show.  Many members were upset that they weren’t asked to be a part of the skits, etc. year before last.  So this is your chance to shine, 5 to 10 min to showcase yourself, non-religious and non-political.  You can be a single act or a team.  Committee meetings will be set up pretty soon.  Mark your calendars now and come and enjoy!!!!

New Business

GOODGUYS VISIT – Tuesday, July 23. 2013 – Jim Croft informed us that the traveling caravan would be here to see what we got!  He is requesting that the Whidbey Cruzers show off and bring their cars to the Rentabaum Bldg. between 9-10 am.  The building is located on downtown Pioneer next to the Thrift Store.  Enter the upper backside of building right below Smith Park.  For questions or additional info contact Jim Croft at 360-675-4146.

Next Meeting – Tuesday, August 6, 2013, National Night Out

BE THERE! OR BE SQUARE!  August 6 is also Mel Rogers Birthday!

This National Night Out is a celebration against crime.  The Whidbey Cruzers will join in and have a mini car show near the gazebo at Windjammer Park.  Bring your rides and show them off.  Please park on either side of the sidewalk (on the grass) inside the park.  You may be there as early as 3 pm.  We will have a dessert potluck at 6pm and a general mtg. at 7pm. and a 50/50 drawing. Bring your chairs and maybe a warm jacket/blanket.  There will be lots of food booths to grab something to eat and drink.

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.   Two Requests – To the membership, your choice to respond or not.

    A.  Megan Mount, 206-715-1217 or email meganmount@gmail.com.

She is getting married at Fireseed on Saturday, August 3, 2013.  They want to exit the reception around 9:45 PM to downtown Langley, about 20 minutes max with owner and car.   She is especially interested in Bob Cray’s Austin Healey or Bill Waite’s Karnann- Ghia convertibles.

   B.  Jason Hattenburg, email jason@hattenburg.com.

He is getting married September 14, 2013.  He is requesting that he and his bride be picked up after the reception around 9:30/10pm and driven to the Inn at Langley.  He is looking for a classic convertible with a proper back seat, or 1950’s pickup truck.  He has offered to pay the driver.

3.  New Member Jerry Bacon’s info:  Add this info to your roster (in back)

      Wife/Significant Other: Duanne Zinger

      5823 Captain Vancouver Dr.

      Langley, WA  98260      Phone: 360-321-3589

      Email: Baconj@whidbey.com    Has a 2002 Corvette Coupe

Door Prizes and 50/50 Drawing – Bucket Dudette: Joan Reeves

Joan sold tickets, Jim Croft showed late, he was last month’s winner.

This Month’s winners: Ron Teker, Gary Nienhuis, Grace Hsu Nienhuis, Bob McConchie, Jim Rairigh, and Carol Stone.

50/50 Drawing Winner: Carol Stone, Congratulations!  $34.00

EVENTS CALENDAR AT A GLANCE – Mark Your Calendars

Date                       Event                            Location                               POC_____

07/13         Rodz on 3rd                               Marysville                           425-778-5347

07/13      Lyman Car & Craft Show               Lyman                                425-778-5347                                                                                                                   

07/20           WC Rendezvous                        Rocky Point                         360-240-0843

07/21    Orphan/Discontinued Car Show     Bothell                               206-244-6818

07/21    Viking Car & Grille Show                Stanwood                           425-778-5347

07/27     Regency Car Show                       Oak Harbor                          360-240-8474

07/28    Jerry Smith Show & Shine              Anacortes                           425-778-5347

08/03      Home Depot Car Show                  Bellingham                         360-715-0090

08/03    Cruisin’ For the Cure/Cancer          Lacey                                  360-923-4333

08/03       1^st Annual Car Show           Rhodes River Ranch, Arlington     425-275-8540

08/06      National Night Out/Mtg.          Windjammer Park, O.H.            360-679-7936

08/11   Summer Sizzler Mopar Car Show   Oak Harbor Motors               800-659-1259

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

colleenrudy@comcast.net.

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 OR TRADE:  1960’S Wurlitzer Americana II jukebox.  Good condition.  Has a full load of 1930-50’s 45 rpm records. Coin fed, with key.  Open to offers.  Will trade for mancave, garage, and/or car related things.   It’s really heavy, probably will need a tommy lift or four real strong lads to lift it.  Call Mike Mahoney at 360-708-3299

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.

August

Brenda Ackley                           2

Mel Rogers                                 6

Nancy Southard                         8

Maria Turner                              9

Ofelia Champlin                        10

Jack Stiltz                                  14

Kathy Stiltz                                14

Ed Hammond                             15

Judy Klemencic                          15

Sharon Lewis                              15

Arlin Deal                                   16

Michael Deal                               19

Dave Graham                              19

Rosalie Olson                              23

Michael Koontz                           25

Rick Brevik                                  27

Shari Brooks                                29

Rich Mann                                   29

Richard Turner                            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

A CAR CAN MASSAGE ORGANS WHICH NO MASSEUR CAN REACH.  IT IS THE ONE REMEDY FR THE DISORDERS OF THE GREAT SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM.

FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

Like me, there are a lot of Members, new and old, who attend our meetings and we don't remember each other’s names and we don't go out of our way to correct that problem. 

I request that we all make a big effort to correct this by wearing our name tags, prior to the beginning of our meeting, walk around and introduce yourself to Members you don't know or can't remember their names, and introduce others in and around where you are. 

Sometimes this process or habit will make Members feel good about attending our meetings, and functions. OH! Yea. You may just make a new Friend.

PS: If you have an idea for a way to improve our club..... Just email me or call me

( whidbeymack@yahoo.com or 240-0843)

Thanks,

Mack