Shop Talk January 2013

New President Harry Gibson called the general meeting of the Whidbey Cruzers to order at 7:00 pm, January 8, 2013. There were approximately 60 in attendance. Previous minutes were approved as written. New Members Our newest member who signed and paid his dues tonight is John Sanderson, sponsored by Dennis Doll. John has a 1955 Buick Century. Welcome John and dont be a stranger!!! New Cars Two members piped up: John Kingsbury has a 1963 Lincoln Continental and Jim Haddon has a 1995 Lincoln Mark 8. It sounded like they were competing, but was all in fun. Both cars are fabulous when ready for show!!!!!!!! Congratulations, hope to see them soon! Treasurers Reports Virginia Teker Prepared by outgoing Treasurer Jim Rairigh November 2012 START: Intake; 50/50 Dues Party Exhaust; Joan Reeves, stamps Dean Dolquist, party refund FINISH December 2012 START: Intake; Party Dues Exhaust; Bob Cairns, party refund Don Sullivan, party refund J.R Russell, party musician MWR CPO Club, party Gail Jaeger, party Jim Ducken, party band FINISH: 200.00 450.00 50.00 50.00 125.00 1463.17 300.00 500.00 $ 6912.77 $ 8761.94 65.00 1300.00 1425.00 45.00 50.00 $ 8761.94 $ 6066.94

New Treasurer Virginia is accepting 2013 dues, $25.00 per person. Reasons for being a paid member are having a vote when its required by the membership and for our Rendezvous which is free to paid members. If you wish to pay dues send a check (payable to Whidbey Cruzers) to P.O. Box 1875, Oak Harbor, 98277. Contact Virginia via email at [email protected] or at 360-675-8375 for other arrangements if needed. Membership Duane Dillard Duane reported that as of this meeting there were 107 paid members. New 2013 membership cards will be issued. New 2013 membership rosters will be printed in March, call Duane at 360675-6866 or email [email protected] if you find any errors in the current roster. If you have new photos/info for the new roster get them to him or Jack at Bay Printing [email protected] soon. Sunshine Report for November/December Brenda Ackley Report was read by Judy Biddle in Brendas absence. November 2012 11/02 A Sympathy Card was sent to Val Gleeson on the passing of her mother. Our deepest sympathy goes to Val and Jim. 11/06 Get well card was sent to Pam Taylor, was in the hospital with meningitis. December 2012 12/13 A Get Well card was sent to Dan Dillard, Dan was in the hospital and had surgery for stage 2 bladder cancer, and will have months of treatment ahead, all our good wishes are for Dans recovery. 12/25 A Sympathy card was sent to Ron Teker, his mother passed away on Christmas. Our deepest sympathy go to Ron and Virginia. Wishing all our members and their families a healthy and happy 2013Respectfully, Brenda Ackley. Please let Brenda know if you know of someone in need of a little Whidbey Cruzer Sunshine. 360-679-8363. Email [email protected] Car Cruise Committee NEEDED Whidbey Cruzers need a Chairperson for this committee. If anyone would like to step up contact any board member. This person does not have to organize a cruise, just be available to answer questions about how to set one up. It can be a short or long cruise. The chairperson should be aware of all cruises scheduled and impromptu, and be able to give a monthly report at

each general mtg. or send out an email so members can participate. Chairperson may have as many people to help him as he can get. Email should be sent via Social Chair. Car Show Committee Bob Cairns NO REPORT Bob is replacing Ted Mann. He will inform you of car shows going on near and far so you can plan ahead. Jim Rairigh offered to let the membership know of his out of state car shows he attends so members can possibly tag-a-long? If any member knows of a car show please contact Bob at 206-4992436 cell or email [email protected]. Social Committee Deanna Rogers Deanna said there were no events scheduled at this time but to watch for emails. Impromptu events will pop up without to much warning. If you dont have email, contact a Whidbey Cruzer friend by phone and ask them to keep you in the loop about whats happening. Secretary Joan Reeves will also have a complete membership email list. Again contact Deanna at 360-678-7727 or [email protected] if you have any ideas about a social event or need help planning one. Tech Adviser Ron Teker NO Report 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 [email protected]. Historian Scott Wernecke Ray Payeur has stepped down and Scott stepped up and is taking on the job. No report tonight. Website Ed Hammond Ed reported the webpage has been updated with 2013 Officers. New Business Vice President Richard Mack He gave us his first report of the year. He has secured December 14, 2013 at the CPO Club for our Christmas Party, with cocktails starting at 5:30. He is also trying to reserve Rocky Point for this years Rendezvous. He told us he has to be at Rocky Point on Jan. 27 to via for the date we want because he has learned someone wants the same date. GOOD LUCK MAC!!! Door Prizes and 50/50 Drawing Bucket Babe, Gail Jaeger Door prizes consisted of 11 scale model cars/pickups and calendars. Prizes were donated by Dick Shanniak. In order to

save some time the calendars were pulled for a later time. Winners: Chuck Stone, Jim Rairigh, Bob Cairns, Jim Haddon, Dan Dillard, Don Bierce, Charles Terpenning, Rollin Whited, Ed Hammond, Bruce Biddle, and John Kingsbury. 50/50 winner was Don Bierce. $85 Congratulations!!! FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER 1. Anyone needing a Membership Application can find it on the website www.whidbeycruzers.com listed after Past Presidents. 2. Custom Engraving In December outgoing President presented his outgoing officers a very nice looking Whidbey Cruzers embroidered polo shirt. Richard Mack checked it out said it would be worth our effort to purchase our logo shirts from them, very reasonable pricing. Shop is located on Ault Field Rd down from the Pizza Factory. 360-679-8913. 3. Jimmy Flowers asked if there was anyone in the club who needed assistance with the restoration of a vehicle. Dean Dolquist requested assistance last year with his 1940 Ford engine and sure enough Dave Graham stepped up to the plate. He said thank you.
EVENTS CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
Date
12/14

Event
WC Christmas Party

Location
CPO Club, Oak Harbor

POC_____
360-240-0843

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!!!!!

EVERY FRIDAY EVENING THE WHIDBEY CRUZERS AND THEIR FRIENDS HAVE A 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 - NONE 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 [email protected]. ***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. HAPPY BIRTHDAY FEBRUARY Pat Lang Dixie Lee Logue

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Molly McIntosh Warren Eraut Russell Olson Don Sullivan Barrett Taft Leslie Smith Jim Smith Joanne Taton Rollin Whited Martin Abrahamse Dave Madeiros Ron Teker Dick Shanniak

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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 AUTOMOBLE CHANGED THE SHAPE OF OUR CITIES, OUR DRESS, MANNERS, SOCIAL CUSTOMS, VACATION HABITS, CONSUMER PURCHASING PATTERNS, COMMON TASTES, AND POSITIONS IN INTERCOURSE. FROM YOUR PRESIDENT As we start the New Year I would like to express my gratitude for the trust you have placed in me to lead our great organization through 2013. I assure you that I will do everything I can to ensure that every member of the Cruzers enjoys their membership this year. Of course, the new board is open to input from all members and we welcome your comments. Our organization can only be as good as the membership. I encourage all members to become involved and participate actively. I encourage you to volunteer to serve on any of the many committees in which you have a unique interest. Participating in the many club activities and committees is not only good for the overall membership but will also give you the self-satisfaction that comes with supporting your fellow Cruzers.

I look forward to the many challenges that lie ahead and to serving as your president. Cruze on, Harry Gibson