Shop Talk September 2011

President Lynn Holmes called the general meeting of the Whidbey Cruzers to order at approximately 7:05 pm held at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge on September 6, 2011. There were 63 in attendance. Previous minutes were approved as written. New Members/Cars New member as of this meeting introduced by Jim Croft is Dwight McGarvey. He has a Ford Mustang and Chevy S-10. I didnt catch the years. Welcome!!! We hope you enjoy being in our little group of car buffs!!! CAR FINES! September was the last month to collect car fines. Only a few people paid. So no need to worry for the rest of the year!!!! Treasurers Report for August 2011 Jim Rairigh START: Intake; Party, nonmembers Car Fines Dues Exhaust; Clarice Rairigh, stamps Duane Dillard, membership Gail Jaeger, party FINISH: Membership Duane Dillard Duane reported and named a new member John Close and with Dwight MacGarveys added membership our total number is 174-176. Next time lets get it right guys!!! Change to the Merchant Discounts OReillys Auto Parts will only give discounts to Senior or Retired Military. Duane reminded everyone to get your address, phone, email, birthdays, etc. to him soon. If you want your car added or deleted get that info or picture to Duane or email it to Jack at Bay Printing 360-679-3816 or email bayprint@comcast.net. Sunshine Report for June Brenda Ackley A get well card was sent to Fred Benninghoff on August 6, Fred went back in the hospital for a corrective procedure, and everything seems ship shape! He was at tonights meeting. On the 15th a sympathy card and memorial check for $100 was sent to Charlene Wagner, on the death of her husband Paul, as the service was to be out of town, so flowers were not appropriate. The club received a Thank You, from Charlene on the 22nd for the memorial check, given in Pauls name. On the 26th a Thank You $ 6956.80 109.00 2.00 25.00 131.25 19.90 534.55 $ 6407.10

came from Friends of Home Health Care and Hospice in memory of Paul Wagner. A sympathy card was sent to Bob and Carol Reamer for the tragic accidental death of their son, while working in China, also for the loss of Bobs brother. Bud Ackley, with pneumonia, wishes to thank so many who did send cards and well wishes. A card has just been sent to Byron Baxley, with painful health issues, currently awaiting surgery. We are all thinking about you, Byron. This has been a very sad August for our Cruzer Family. This must be an overwhelming time for the families who lost ones. We are hoping for healing and wellness and sunshine again. 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 Ted gave us a list of car shows, but not too many. They are listed in the Events Calendar. If not listed and you know of one contact Ted to see if he can help you find out about it. Another avenue to check is GOOD-GUYS.COM. Car Cruise Committee Mel Rogers Mel had no new cruises, but he took the time to thank all those who helped in the adventures that were taken such as the Chelan trip and the mini cruises. Mel said if anyone has a cruise they want to explore talk to him at 360-678-7727. Social Committee Deanna Rogers The following events were mentioned: 1. BBQ/Potluck at Jacks Park, September 10, 3 pm 2. Hawkes Annual Backyard BBQ, September 11, 3 pm 3. Dinner Social, DH Buffett, 551 NE Midway Blvd, next to DOLLAR TREE, September 29, 6pm, Sign up with Deanna at 360-678-7727. 4. Alaska Federal Credit Union Fundraiser, Friday, October 14, 4 6 pm., Albertsons Parking lot (Hwy 20 near Walmart). They have asked the Cruzers to bring their cars for a show n shine. No limit to how many cars, just show up. The High School will be playing and they have free hotdogs and beverages. There will be raffles and other festivities. Monies are going to the Oak Harbor Help House Food Bank. You may bring a food donation. Please sign up with Deanna.

*** IF YOU SIGNED UP AT THE MEETING THIS DATE OCTOBER 14 IS A DATE CHANGE.
Historian Larry Smith Larry gave us some early facts about our club fun the first newsletter of club activities. This may or may not be totally correct due to my note taking and bad taping. 1. First newsletter 1997, Treasurer reported $408.50 in the Treasury.

2. Five cars went to the Camaro show and 4 cars placed. 3. Ray Payeur bought his 69 Ford Torino GT. 4. First 1998 Newsletter meeting was held at the Penn Cove Restaurant and Treasurers report said we had $82.54 in the Treasury. Everyone moaned and asked WHAT HAPPENED! Treasurer was Dick Shanniak. 5. THE Bucket. Nobody wanted to win the bucket because the winner had to fill it up with various goodies. 6. Ray Southard won the bucket that had $38.00 in it? 7. In 2000 Treasurer Gail Jaeger reported $2024.00 in the Treasury. Craig Maxwell was Car Show Committee Chairman and Scott Wernecke donated a 1915 Washington License Plate. If you wish verification to any of the above contact Larry Smith at 360-675-6420. Tech Advisor Bruce Biddle Bruce took this time to show us pictures and to thank those who worked on getting the 1946 Ford Staff Car FINISHED for the PBY Display. Ceremony/dedication will be announced at a later date. Restoration was done at Bruces Shop. The following list, are those that helped and what they did. 1. Vic and Judy Gabrenas for donating the car. 2. Bruce Biddle was Project Manager, car owner, body work, sand blasting, paint primer, sanding, buffing, install windows, fenders and anything else including transportation. 3. Ed Hammond Assistant Project Manager, sander, painter, window and trim install and lettering research. 4. Dan Terrill Floor pan fabrication. 5. Jim Flowers Trunk lid repair. 6. Don Sullivan Left front fender removal and install. 7. Larry Smith Painting, right front fender repair. 8. Chuck Jaeger Left rear fender repair. 9. Harry Abbott Grill and rear rock guard repair and install. 10. Jim Rairigh Gifted four tires and rims, repaired hood and installed. 11. Ray Southard Sand blasting. 12. Mel Rogers Sanding 13. Fred Benninghoff Left front door repair and install. 14. Byron Baxley Sanding and installing. 15. Harry Gibson Front and rear bumper prep, lettering and front plate. 16. Pat Covello Assembly 17. Scott Wernecke - Assembly 18. Brue Johnson Supplied paint and painting 19. Duane Dillard Les Schwab Tires contact 20. Les Scwab Tires Sand blasted and primed rims and mounted tires at no charge. 21. Jim Ronhaar Non-member donated siren.

As anyone can see this was a club and community collaboration. Our club can feel very proud and accomplished with this fine project. THANK YOU CRUZERS!!!! Old Business 1. Christmas Party Gail Jaeger wanted remind everyone about the Christmas Party on December 17 at the CPO Club. Theme is Silver Bells and the menu is being decided. Jim Rairigh, could possibly start collecting money in October. New Business 1. Nominating Committee Prez Lynn Holmes selected the following to serve on the committee: Larry Smith, Bob McConchie, Lloyd Williams, and Bill Morrow. The slate of members running for office will be presented at the October meeting and voting will take place at the November meeting. You must be a paid member in good standing to be eligible. 2. 2012 Open Car Show The 2011 July car show that was hosted by the Whidbey Cruzers and Pioneer Automotive will continue next year. Joan Reeves has volunteered to take the Lead as Lynn Holmes did. The 2012 car show will be July 21, 2012. She will be calling on some help later. Our Next Meeting is October 4, 2011 MAKE SURE YOU COME!!! A list of nominees for 2012 Officers will be announced and also have a chance to nominate someone. The potluck will be at 6:00 p.m. Bring a dish to share, plates, utensils, and drink of your choice. You may also purchase a drink from the bar. The general meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. 50/50 and door Prize Drawings Bucket Dudette was Gail Jaeger 50/50 Drawing winner was Scott Wernecke $102.00 Congrats!!! Door prizes this meeting consisted of a Heavy Metal Cruzer sign, Semi-truck model, Heavy Metal rack, 4 car books, 4 measuring tapes, 6 garage signs, tool box, pliers set, 3 small signs, 2 pc. Pliers/Wrench set, 25 pc. Socket set, 7UP can airplane, and a Frisbee/car detailing stuff. Winners were: Jim Croft, Charles Terpenning, Dick Shanniak, Jim Rairigh, Herb Terrill, Scott Wernecke, Rudy Parhaniemi, Duane Dillard, Joe Spiker, Bud Ackley, Suzi Souza, Ray Payeur, Bob McConchie, Pat Covello, Ray Southard, Larry Kiger, and Bob Brooks. The 50/50 winner will come early and sell drawing tickets next month. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER 1. New email and change to an email: Dwight MacGarveys email macc12348@comcast.net

Jerry/Marianne Rolfes email change is jrolfe08@yahoo.com. 2. Bill Waite mentioned a change in how to dispose of paint; it has something to do with cat litter. Call him to find out how and when this change takes effect. 360-679-2800. 3. Jim Gleeson requested that event emails have the address of the event listed for out of town members. DONE! EVENTS CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
Date 09/10 09/11 09/11 09/18 09/24 09/24 09/25 09/29 10/09 10/14 12/17 Event Location Jacks Park BBQ/Potluck Jones Rd, O.H. Hawkes Annual Backyard BBQ 536 Jeffrey Lane Founders Day Car Show Sedro Woolley All Ford Show Snohomish Jerry Chambers Car Show Bellingham Street fair/Big Rig Show Mount Vernon Speed and Chrome Show Bellingham Cruzer Dinner Social DH Buffet, Midway Blvd Magnums/Chargers/300s/Chargers XXX Drive-In/Issaquah Alaska Credit Union Fundraiser Albertsons Park Lot Cruzer Christmas Party CPO Club POC__ 360-679-2569 360-675-6841 360-855-1841 425-334-4045 360-679-5115 360-240-8924 360-220-3578 360-678-7727 425-903-0927 360-678-7727 360-675-5723

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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: Early Ford Flathead V-8 (Distributor on Front) Looks to be in good shape, engine is free, complete w/clutch, except for generator bracket, regulator, and starter. I have an old starter you can use as core exchange. Need 2 tires for my trailer, so price is $216.18 OBO. Contact Rick Kiser at 360-679-2297. FOR SALE: 1985 Nissan Maxima, fully loaded, 75,000 miles. Contact Bruce Biddle. ***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 October Vic Gabrenas Darlene Hammond Clarice Rairigh

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Doyle Lewis Sharon Covello Heather LHuillier Gail Jaeger Rich Melrose Larry Duckert Jim Haddon Kathy Doll Brice DeVos Joe Spiker

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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 get our cars out in this nice weather. We have had some nice cruises to Bobs Burgers and Brew and John and Heather Normans to see their war bird, Hawker Hurricane. We have also cruised over to San Juan Lanes Bar and Grill in Anacortes, the first Friday of each month to meet with other car clubs and eat some good food. We have been meeting for dinner at Arbys on Wednesdays, and the Pizza Factory on Fridays. Some of the Cruzers are getting out to the other car shows. The local Rotary Club car show was a big success, and several Cruzer cars trophied. About 20 cars attended the Careage Show. We had a nice visit and a great BBQ. Congratulations to Pat and Sharon Covello on their trophy with their 65 GTO at the Pontiac Show. Get your cars out while you can! Your Prez, Lynn Holmes YUMMY PIE Compliments of Gail Jaeger All those big wild blackberries are ripe right now and along the roads, in your back yard, etc., heres a quick and yummy pie! 1 Baked Pie Shell (Try her best friend Betty Crocker) 1 Qt. Blackberries

1 Cup sugar 1 Cup water 2 heaping T. cornstarch 1 3oz. Lemon Jell-O Combine sugar, water and cornstarch Heat until thickened, add dry Lemon Jell-O And cook until completely dissolved. Cool slightly. Put berries in pie shell and pour mixture over all. REFRIGERATE..VERY GOOD.