Shop Talk SEP 2013

Shop Talk – September 2013

President Richard Mack called the general meeting of the Whidbey Cruzers to order at 7:00 pm on September 10, 2013 held in the small room at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge.  36 people were in attendance.  Previous minutes were approved as written. 

Secretary Joan Reeves was not present, so Treasurer Virginia Teker took the meeting minutes.  Virginia reported that Joan’s mother had taken a bad fall about a week ago and had 14 stitches in her head and that Joan was busy at home caring for her mother, who was still not back to her usual self.

New Members/Guests - Ronald McDonald was announced as having been accepted as a member.  He was sponsored by Duane Dillard.  No new members or guests were present.

Car Fines

September meeting marked the end of collecting fines for the year.  $7.00 was collected plus a Canadian “Two-nie” from Harry Abbott?  Treasurer Virginia said “The two-nie, since we can’t put it in the bank account will be hoarded against potential government financial collapse (in case the Cruzers have to flee to Canada).

No new vehicles were reported.

Treasurer’s Report for August – Virginia Teker

Beginning Balance Aug. 1, 2013                                   $ 5,241.63

Intake:

   Car Fines                                                7.00

   Refund from Rocky Point                    50.00

   Total Intake:                                                     57.00

Exhaust: 

   Bay Printing, August newsletter                      (29.78)

Ending Balance Aug 31, 2013                                       $ 5,268.85

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. No report

Sunshine Report – Judy Barnum not present no report

Margie Baxley spoke on behalf of Dick Shanniak, who lives alone and is experiencing some health problems.  Margie says that her family have shown up to help clean and organize for Dick and some meals have been provided, but Dick needs more folks to show up with a casserole or kettle of soup or stew as he cannot cook for himself.  Margie sent a request for help to be distributed through Deanna’s email list, but there has not been enough response.

Please help Dick Shanniak if you can!  Contact Margie at 678-2147 or at margdawn@aol.com to help out.   Thank you, Marge.  A phone call will be the best way of contact.

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

Car Cruise Committee – Bob Cairns

Bob reported that the last cruise, this past Saturday, drew 11 cars and 27 people to Bob’s Burgers and Brews in Burlington.  On the way back, cruise leader Bob Cairns located a new restroom resource.  He vigorously denies “getting lost” and maintains that, hey, everyone got home before dark, didn’t they?

The next scheduled cruise will be Saturday, Sept. 21, to Red Robin in Burlington, with departure time from Flowers Marine set at 2:30 PM.  It is expected to include a stop at the same new restroom facility.

Bob requests that, if you want to join a cruise, you please SIGN UP by contacting him, rather than just showing up.  We try to give the restaurant advance notice on the head count so that they can set up appropriately, and we can’t do that if people “surprise” us.  Thanks for understanding.

Car Show Committee – Bob Cairns

Acting in his dual capacity as Cruise/Car Show Chair, Bob proceeded to give the Car Show report, which appears in its entirety at the end of these Minutes.

Bob then disclosed that he and Bobbi will be taking a road trip in October and he will not be available to perform his usual tasks and that he would like a volunteer to fill each role.  Pat Covello was pressed into service to do the car show report.  Virginia Teker proposed that the responsibility for planning an October cruise be given to Ron Teker as divine retribution for his choice to stay home from the meeting to watch a World Cup-qualifying soccer match.  Bob accepted this and assigned the action item to Ron.

Ron – “You have a gem of a wife”.  Luv Ya, Joan

Bob also reported that he would like help with either Car Show or Cruise chair responsibilities.

BOB’S LIST OF UPCOMING CAR SHOWS:

Sept. 14       Drag Strip Reunion & Car Show                      Arlington, WA

Sept. 15       Founders’ Day Show & Shine                          Sedro Woolley, WA

Sept. 15       All Ford Show                                                Snohomish, WA

Sept. 15       Speed and Chrome Show                                Bellingham, WA

Sept. 22       End of Summer Show                                      Ferndale, WA

Sept. 28       Puget Sound Toy Show (toy cars, apparently)   Lynden, WA

Sept. 29         ^Fall Car Showdown                                           Snohomish, WA

Oct 5-6        Wings and Wheels Air and Car Festival             Wenatchee, WA

For more information, look online or call Bob at 425-778-5347.

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 – Mel Rogers

Mel reported that Deanna was unable to attend the meeting tonight, and that they will be leaving Sept. 15 for an extended road trip.  There are no social events currently planned in September.  He also reported that he and Deanna recently attended a Corvette show at Sun Peaks Ski Resort in British Columbia, and that while at that event, Deanna beat Mel at autocross driving.

“YES!  We will miss you”.  Have a great time and come back in one piece!  Luv Ya, Joan

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, No Report

Ron was not present.

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.

Historian – Scott Wernecke, No Report

Scott was out of town.

Old Business

1. Veteran’s Day Parade – President Mack reminded us about the second annual Veterans’ Day parade on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at 2:00 PM in Oak Harbor.  So far, seven cars have signed up to participate, and we need thirteen more cars.  Gail Jaeger remarked that last year’s parade was well attended and very rewarding to experience.  Please sign up and bring your car to support our veterans!

2.  Back-to-the-Drive-In – President Mack also spoke about the “Back-to-the-       Drive-In” event on Friday, Sept. 29, 2013.  It’s being sponsored by Alaska Federal Credit Union in their parking lot between 4 and 6pm.  They offer free hot dogs and colas for those who display their cars.  The local high school band will be performing.  So far, we have only three signed up, we need fifteen.  Please sign up!     

        

New Business

1.  Nominating Committee –  President Mack introduced the 2013 Nominating Committee, who will scrape the bottom of the barrel seeking candidates for next year’s slate of officers.  The committee includes:

          Ed Hammond (who has volunteered to serve as President in 2014)

          Alma Williams

          Pat Covello

          Bob McConchie

So far, the following Cruzers have volunteered for Officer positions:

          Ed Hammond – President

          Bob Cairns – Vice President

          Secretary – OPEN (Joan is resigning)

          Treasurer – Virginia Teker (will stay on for 2014)

2.  Halloween - Fred Benninghoff reminded everyone that Halloween (his favorite holiday) is coming up and the Cruzers plan to hold “Trick or Trunk” again this year at the Ace Hardware parking lot.  Fred believes everyone should buy at least 10 pounds of candy to distribute.  This even will be Thursday, October 31 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with staging for cars at 3:30 PM.  Fred says he has lots of stuff you can borrow to creatively enhance your car for the event, and if you need electricity for your display, there is power available through the side door for about 10 cars.

3.  Christmas Party Report – Virginia Teker

Virginia reported that the Cruzer Christmas Party, with a theme of “Let the Good Times Roll”, will be held at the Oak Harbor Yacht Club on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013.  It will begin with a no-host cocktail hour at 5:00 pm, followed by a buffet dinner around 6:00 pm.   A short business program, including installation of 2014 officers, will take place immediately after dinner, and after this we will be treated to some fun activities by a local entertainer, who will involve volunteers from the audience.  There will be prizes for the volunteers.  Finally, there will be recorded dance music until 10:00 pm or whenever the party breaks up.

Ticket price is once again, $25.00 per person. This year you will receive actual printed tickets, unlike previous years. The Yacht Club has seating capacity of 104 persons, so that is the maximum number of tickets that will be available.  Based on attendance at the last two major parties, this should not create a shortage of tickets, however in order to ensure that the Cruzers members have ample opportunity to buy tickets for their own use, tickets will be numbered and closely controlled.  Tickets will go on sale at the October 1^st general meeting and will remain available until December 1^st.  Each Cruzer or Cruzer couple may purchase two tickets for their own use. After December 1^st, any unsold tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to purchase for your family and friends.  You may buy your tickets directly from Virginia at the October or November general meetings, or after October 1^st, by mailing your check, payable to Whidbey Cruzers, to PO Box 1875, Oak Harbor, WA  98277.

Bruce Biddle asked how much the Club has to subsidize each ticket.  Virginia Teker replied that the considerable analysis which had been done on costs and ticket pricing had not been brought to the meeting, so she was unable to answer specifically, but that members should be aware that their Club is indeed subsidizing their party and that the ticket price of $25 by no means covers all of our costs.  However, due to our comfortable cash reserves, this is not a problem.

NEXT MONTH’s MEETING – OCTOBER 1, 2013, ELKS LODGE

Potluck at 6pm?  If so, bring a dish to share, plates, utensils, napkins, and your favorite drink.  General meeting will start at 7pm.  At this meeting a slate of Officer Nominees for 2014 should be presented.   At the November meeting ( last meeting of 2013) a vote will be taken.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER

1.  Harry Abbott made a presentation to Mel Rogers in retaliation for Mel’s recent public derision of “The Heretic”, Harry’s beloved pickup.  Mel had alleged that Harry’s Ford, having a Chevy engine in it, could not “perform”.  Harry presented Mel with the “Mel’s Bent Shaft” award, a proudly-mounted rectal thermometer on a pedestal.  Hee, hee!  I may be wrong but I thought Harry’s Heretic was a Chevy with a Ford engine?  Oh well!!!

2.  Special Thank You - My thanks go out to Virginia Teker for her caring and helpfulness during my ongoing commitment to care for my mother.  My sister, aunt and I are taking turns staying with Mom.  She needs 24 hr. supervision, not necessarily physical help because she can dress and do things for herself most of the time.  But there are unpredictable times when she just sits, stares, no energy, etc.  The good thing is Dr. Langrock removed the stitches and has suggested some physical therapy.  We’ll see how that goes?   Thanks again Virginia.   Thank you for taking the minutes, you would make a great Secretary!  No hint meant!

50/50 Drawing/Raffle

The 50/50 raffle featured a cash prize of $53 which was won by lottery partners Bob McConchie and Bruce Biddle.  Winners of other prizes included Carol Stone (3 prizes!) Judy Whited, Dale Turner, Bob McConchie, Marianne Rolfe, Bruce Biddle, Harry Abbott, Jim Palmer, and Don Bierce.  Instead of Disneyland, Carol is heading for Las Vegas to try out her newfound luck. 

EVENTS CALENDAR AT A GLANCE – Mark Your Calendars

Date                       Event                            Location                               POC_____

09/14         Drag Strip Reunion/Car Show             Arlington                               425-778-5347

09/15        Founder’s Day Show & Shine             Sedro Woolley                           360-855-1841

09/15               All Ford Show                              Snohomish                               425-334-4045

09/15           Speed and Chrome Show                 Bellingham                               360-220-3578

09/21            Cruz to Red Robin                           Burlington                               425-778-5347

09/22            End of Summer Show                       Ferndale                                  425-778-5347

09/27        “Back To The Drive-In”           Alaska Federal Credit Union                 360-240-0843

09/28       Puget Sound Toy Show (toy cars?)         Lynden                                    425-778-5347

09/29           Fall Car Showdown                          Snohomish                                425-778-5347

10/01       Whidbey Cruiser General Mtg               O.H. Elks Lodge                        360-679-7936

10/5-6      Wings and Wheels Air/Car Festival      East Wenatchee                        509-884-7053

10/31          Halloween Trick or Trunk               O.H. ACE Hardware                    360-675-7499

11/09     2^nd Annual Veteran’s Day Parade             Oak Harbor                             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:  1939 Chevy Master Deluxe 5 passenger coupe, under construction.  BEST OFFER.  Call Don Berg 3605442410.

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 list of birthdays may or may not be complete, if I have left out someone and you wish to add it, or you do not want to be listed please notify me, Joan Reeves, at 360-679-7936.

October

Darlene Hammond                 1

Clarice Rairigh                        1

Doyle Lewis                            1

Sharon Covello                       6

Gail Jaeger                              8

Larry Duckert                        14

Jim Haddon                           17

Claude Merrill                        20

Kathy Doll                             22

Brice DeVos                           31

Joe Spiker                              31

 “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.

FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

Time to "Winter Up" . Develop a plan to winterize your rides and your homes. Breaking the plan down into workable sections will help ensure you cover everything. I think the Fire / Smoke/ Carbon Monoxide Detector should be the 1st. item and the Daylight Savings change, Sunday, November 3,   is a good starting date.