Shop Talk June 2011

President Lynn Holmes called the general meeting of the Whidbey Cruzers to order at approximately 7:00 pm held at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge on June 7, 2011. There were 75 in attendance. Previous minutes were approved as written. JULY MEETING Your Secretary will not be able to attend the July 5th meeting, I will be OUT OF TOWN cruising in Alaska. I will be back on Sunday the 10th. Please, in order to put out a July newsletter, email me your reports. I will prepare as much as I can before and just add events, changes, and info so I can still get the newsletter to Bay Printing and Ed Hammond Jr. in a timely manner. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Joan Reeves. New Cars Jimmy Flowers indicated that he has acquired a 1970 MGB. Dont know what condition its in, but Congratulations, Jim. CAR FINES! Car fines for the month of May were $14.42? Whats the $.42? I guess someone didnt feel guilty enough to pay a full dollar? You must drive your club vehicle to the general meeting from now thru September, if you dont; you pay a fine of $1.00. No excuses accepted! Treasurers Report for May 2011 Jim Rairigh START: Intake; 50/50 Car Fines Exhaust; Bay Printing Judy Barnum FINISH: Membership Duane Dillard Duane reported that there are 170 paid members now in our club. Newest member is Gerald Bernhart. The rosters have all been issued. Now is the time to think about taking new photos of your vehicles. He also said that if you have a change of info for the roster you can email or phone Joan at 360-679-7936 the change and I will put it in the newsletter once so members can make pen and ink changes. Sunshine Report Brenda Ackley $ 7529.27 $ 104.00 14.42 74.79 20.00 $ 7552.90

Brenda sent five cards in May, a sympathy card was sent to Mary Mahoney, on the passing of her father. A get well card was sent to Chuck Jaeger, on his wrist, after final diagnosis, as broken, following a scary accident. Gail told us he was jumping in a garbage can that had no lid but the garbage can had wheels!!!! Sympathy card was sent to Jim Smith on the loss of his sister in law. A get well card was sent to Gail Stultz, after surgery at Virginia Mason Seattle, for the removal of pancreatic cysts, spleen and gall bladder, she is still in the recovery mode, appreciates calls and all the cards, please no stop by visitors! Rollin Whited was sent a get well card, for his recent open heart surgery, at Saint Joseph's in Bellingham, he has had a valve replacement and last I checked he is still in the hospital, coming home soon, doing well. Please keep all our members in your thoughts, we are hoping for Sunshine and lots of wellness in our lives. Contact Brenda if you know of someone in need of a little SUNSHINE in their lives, at 360-679-8363 or email her. Car Show Committee Ted Mann No report, Ted was absent. Check out the Events at a Glance for car shows. Two car shows I will mention are: Harbor Towers Car Show, July 9, 11am 1 pm. You will be fed. Please sign up so they will know approximate food preparation. Contact Deanna if not signed up yet. Navy Centennial Celebration Car Show, July 30, 8am? - Cruzer Richard Mack is the contact person for the car show. Air station is asking for 25 cars to be on display only. He was promised by the celebration coordinator that any participant from the club would be able to leave by 12 noon to attend our Rendezvous. There are lots of unanswered questions about arrival times, who can be in the vehicle, gate entrance, which base, etc. Richard was confused with what hes being told and the event schedule and no one to verify them at this point. Contact Richard Mack with your questions or wait until the July meeting hopefully for answers. 360-240-0843. Car Cruise Committee Mel Rogers The Chelan Cruise was a big success; Jim Haddon won a trophy at the car show. The Saturday evening Rodeo was a HOOT!! Rudy Parhaniemi had a broken fan belt, which took some doing and a little help from a friend Fred Bronson in his 62 Porsche to get a new one. Rudy is indebted to Fred for the rest of his life. Ask them to explain!! San Juan Lanes Cruise In, July 1, Aug. 5, Sep. 2, and Oct. 7, 6pm On these dates the club will leave Flowers Marine and cruise over to Anacortes at 5 pm. Its time to Network with other clubs and show off our vehicles. They will have BBQ outside or you can order off the menu inside. Social Committee Deanna Rogers

Deanna gave special thanks to those who participated in the Memorial Day Parade and other May events. INVITATION! New Fire Pit Christening/Beach Party Weenie Roast, June 14, 4 pm. Rudy and Colleen Parhaniemi are hosting a get together at their home, at 331 Snakelum Point Rd, Coupeville. You roast hot dogs and SMORES. Baked beans, potato salad, beer and wine are provided. Bring only chairs, sun hat, sun umbrella and sunshine! Sign up fast! Sorry this newsletter will not get out in time for those not having email. Social Dinner, El Cazador, June 23, 6 pm. Sign up with Deanna, contact is 360-678-7727. Lets hope itll be good weather to show off our cars. Bowmans Bay, 70th Birthday, June 25, 1-5pm Linda Haddon was approached by a lady Patty Young, she is having a 70th Birthday party for her dad who is a car nut. She asked anyone to come down and just talk cars with, bring your vehicle too! Tech Advisor Bruce Biddle Bruce asked for some help to put the finishing touches on the 46 Ford being donated to the PBY Association as a static display. Call Bruce if you wish to help and he will tell you what he needs. He would like the car to be ready for the Navy Centennial. 360-675-6970. As tech advisor he also wanted us to be aware of a Bill Report ESSB 5585 that changes how the state views street rod and custom vehicles. There are several changes dealing with definition, vehicle registrations, emissions testing, inspections, blue dot taillights, hoods, bumpers, and daily use. This new legislation will take effect October 1, 2011. Just be aware that changes may affect you. Look for the bill on line. Old Business 1. Open Car Show, 201 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, July 23, 10am to 3pm. This car show is sponsored by Pioneer Automotive Services and the Whidbey Cruzers. Motorcycles are welcome! It will be held at the old Chevy Dealership, downtown. Entre fee is $10 or 10lbs of nonperishable food. All donations go to our FOOD BANK, the HELP HOUSE. There will be food, prizes, and vendors. Prez Lynn is asking for volunteers to help out, contact Lynn at 360-240-8924. 2. Whidbey Cruzers Rendezvous, Saturday, July 30, 12NOON MARK THIS DATE on your calendar. Bring your Cruzer car!! It will take place at the Jaegers Shop at 155 Case Rd. There will be a Western theme, so dress appropriately. Catered by Roger and Georgette Anglum who will provide a BBQ chicken sandwich, smoked pulled pork sandwich, BBQ beans, chips, and coleslaw, and served with Get down Willie BBQ sauce. This year we need an accurate head count plus money one week prior to the event (July 23). Jim Rairigh will be accepting reservations and money. Each paid member gets 1 meal free and cost is $9 for non-members. Bring your kids this year and if under 10 they will get free hot dogs and chips. There is going to be a water balloon contest for all

ages and a slow drag contest with a $100.00 prize, and maybe more. Our Next Meeting is July 5, 2011 MAKE SURE YOU COME!!! Potluck is at 6 p.m. and always great food, bring a dish to share, plates and utensils, and your choice of beverage or get a drink from the bar. A general meeting will follow promptly at 7 p.m. If you miss it you are definitely missing out on a good time, camaraderie, and networking. DONT FORGET TO SIGN IN AT THE DOOR. 50/50 and door Prize Drawings Bucket Dude was Byron Baxley 50/50 Drawing winner, Grace or Gary Nienhuis, $135.50 Congratulations! Door prizes this month Nine garage signs, coke can airplane(donated by Bill Waite), Fuel Tank Liner kit, Blue fuzzy dice and hat, tool box, bath kit, 12piece screwdriver set, 9piece screwdriver set, pliers set, 1950s American cars book. WINNERS Jim Haddon, Don Barnum, Chris Grovdahl, Sharon Covello, Martin Abrahamse, Maria Turner, Gary Nienhuis, Ray Southard, Tom Nickels, Tracy(Mike Koontz girlfriend), Scott Wernecke, Byron Baxley, Bill Waite, Jim Rairigh, Lynn Holmes and Deanna Rogers. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER 1. Wally Fire Truck (for the kids) Jim Croft says that Wally is in need of a new instrument panel due to damage he sustained in fire/blow accident. If you know of or how get an instrument dash/panel for a 1941-1948 International contact Jim at 360-6754146. 2. Bill Waite sent me an email with following info: In the next few weeks, Island County Solid Waste will no longer be accepting full cans, or partially filled cans of Latex paint. After this policy takes effect, to dispose of any old Latex paint you will have to buy a bag of kitty litter, pour your old paint into the litter, mix it all together, let it dry, break it up, and then bag it for disposal. So, if you have any old cans of Latex paint you want to get rid of, drop them off at the Island County Solid Waste transfer station on Old Oak Harbor Rd. as soon as possible (Tuesdays or Saturdays). 3. Mixed Nuts Continuing the Harry Abbott/Biddle dual, Harry brought up that Bruce was complaining he never has enough nuts for vehicle repairs, so Harry went around to the membership and collected various nuts old and different sizes, one person substituted a large bolt, presented them to Bruce, it was amusing to hear Harry tell the story, you had to be there at the meeting!!!! He wanted Bruce to know we support him!! 4. Fastenal Business on Goldie Road They are offering a discount to Cruzers.

EVENTS CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

Date Event Location 06/17-19 All Wheels Weekend Dayton 06/19 Berry Cool Car Show Burlington/Fairhaven Ave. 06/25 Open Car Show Sumas, WA 06/24-26 WVSR Apple Run Wenatchee 06/26 Twin City Idlers Car Show Stanwood 07/04 Old Fashioned 4th Car Show Blaine 07/9 Harbor Towers Show HT Retirement Home 07/09 Lyman Car Show Lyman 07/09 Cool Bayview Nights Show Langley 07/10 All Chevy Show XXX Drive In 07/9-11 Hills to Mills Woodworking Deming 07/17 Kla Ha Ya Days Show Snohomish 07/23 Pioneer Auto/Cruzer Car Show Old Chevy Dealer 07/30 Whidbey Cruzers Rendezvous Jaegers Home 08/13 North Whidbey Rotary Car Show Windjammer Park 09/9-11 28th Annual Rod Run Ocean Park, WA 12/17 Cruzer Christmas Party CPO Club
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EVERY FRIDAY EVENING THE WHIDBEY CRUZERS AND THEIR FRIENDS HAVA SOCIAL GATHERING TO GOSSIP, FIND OUT WHATS HAPPENING AND TALK CARS!!!!! DONT MISS OUT, COME, ENJOY, AND ADD YOU COMMENTS AND OPINIONS AND SHOW OFF YOUR VEHICLE(S). 5:00 7:00 PM AT THE PIZZA FACTORY. CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE: Vintage Vehicles 51 Chevy 1 Ton truck, Great shape, lift bed, new app, 5000 k, 63 Corvair Convertible, great shape, new top 55k mi, 12000k, 41 Studebaker Commander, great shape 6 cyl, needs grill, rebuilt eng 6000k, 53 Studebaker, 1 ton truck, needs app, great shape 5000 k, 45 Ford, 1 ton flatbed V8 new app, great shape 5000 k, 61 Ford, ton truck 6 cyl, great shape 1500.00, 61 Buick LeSabre Wildcat, Eng 2 door, new app, great shape 2500.00, 66Chrysler 300, 4 dr hardtop, 44k mi, great shape new tires, 10 k, 56 Ford, Custom 2 door, 6 cyl, rebuilt eng 3 speed trans new interior and exterior 7000 k, 24 Model T Ford Coupe, new in & out 4 cyl, new tires excellent shape 17 k. Call 253-375-6672 or 253-906-2052. ***These ads will run for only two months in the newsletter. If they are sold or recd before that period ends please contact Joan Reeves at 360-679-7936 or email her to delete from newsletter. HAPPY BIRTHDAY July

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FROM YOUR SECRETARY My goal for this year is the same, to provide as much correct informative information to you 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. CRUZ N WITH THE PREZ! Its great to see sunshine once again, and drive our classic cars. I would like to thank Mel and Deanna Rogers for all their work with the Chelan cruise. It was a big success. The cruise to San Juan Lanes in Anacortes was great. Seventeen cars went, the scenery was beautiful and we all had a good time. The Soup Bowl restaurant did not open as advertised, due to technical difficulties. We made the best of it and the six of us went to the DH Mongolian Buffet and had a nice dinner. The July 23rd car show will soon be here. Planning is going well for the show. Let me know if you would like to help with it. HAPPY CRUZIN! Your Prez, Lynn Holmes