February 2006

TIPS/COMMENTS
BY STAN

Our new president, Dick Lebsack told me that he had a headlight problem and asked my advice. After much brain storming we decided that we should have a question and answer forum in the newsletter. I will try and answer questions on the early cars. 1964 1/2 to 1973. We have other people that can answer questions also. E-mail questions to me at rmb3909@earthlink.net or the web site. If you have something you would like to share with the membership that also can be printed here.

Now for the headlight question, I told Dick that I thought he needed a new headlight switch. The switch performs several functions. It is a fuse that protects the lighting system. There is also a reostate that brightens or dims the dash lights plus turns on the headlights and tail lights. All components of the lighting system are about 40 years old. To get the switch out is a little tricky. First you have to reach under the dash and find the light switch. There is a little button on the side of it. Push the button while pulling out on the on-off knob; this may take some twisting and pulling. Once it is out you can turn the Bessel off on the front and lower the switch from the back. Then unplug it from the wiring harness. Once this is done you will see how it all goes back together. If the dash lights are still dim, you might want to think about changing the little bulbs in the dash. They are also 40 years old, and most likely some are burned out or are making a bad electrical connection.

Thinking about a new Mustang or even a Roush Mustang see our member salesman, Ron Loudenslager at Saginaw Valley Ford Mercury.

Remember don’t be a stranger.
When everything is coming your way, you are in the wrong lane.
If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously over looked something.
Half the people you know are below average.

CLUB MEMBERS BIRTHDAYS CLUB MEMBERS ANNIVERSARIES

05 Leif Johnson                                                                         02-01-1958 Don & Judy VanSickle
09 Bill Hoard                                                                               02-14-1982 Terry & Sarah Hanson
12 Gary Riley                                                                              02-14-1982 Jack & Yvonne Brown
16 Judy VanSickle                                                                     02-22-2002 Randy & Jody Borchard
23 Linda Riley                                                                             02-26-1993 Charles & Lova Reinhardt

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,                                                       HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ALL!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR FRIENDS,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

MCMM REGULAR MEETING 01-16-06

The first monthly meeting of 2006, for the Mustang Club of Mid-Michigan took place in Frankenmuth, MI. Most monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month. They are held at the Bavarian Inn Lodge, which is in back of the covered wooden bridge.

Those present were: Diane Williams, Robert & Gina Dillenbeck, Jim & Rose Maier, Jim & Brenda Ostrom, Quentin & Pat Levitte, Dave DeSilva, Chris Jansen, Tim Mace, Lova & Charles Reinhardt, Lon Hetchler, Dick Lebsack, and new members Howard & Kim Hughes and Mike & Carolyn Coats. Proxies received for Stan Bentley, Gary Strappazon and Jack Morton.

Minutes: December 11, 2005 minutes approved. There was a correction to minutes of November 17, 2005. The amendment to Article II section 3 Line H should read: club secretary will send a copy of BOD minutes to all BOD members within ten days.

Treasurer’s Report: The report was read and approved.
Audit: The Company of Kebler & Assoc. have audited the MCMM books and found them to be in order.
Non-Profit: Moving forward with our non-profit bid has been put on hold until we know what the Mustang Club of America can do for us. It was stated that once we go non-profit there will be a lot of paper work.
Property: Gary Riley, Property Chairman supplied us with a list of MCMM property that is in his possession.
Historian: Lova Reinhardt is doing a beautiful job keeping a record of all our club activities. There is a photo album at each meeting. MCMM events are posted on our website. Lova has stated she has a need for either a 3 or 4 drawer file cabinet.
Charity: Gina Dillenbeck has contacted many local charities and our club members suggested more. Because our membership is growing and we are spreading out we may spotlight different localities.

Old Business: The club has the following items for sale: 12” Logo magnets at $30.00 a set and MCMM window clings at $1.00 each.

MSP-Mustang Co-op Venture: Del Zimmerman reports that we are still negotiating with the State Police. This is an operation rescue for an old Mustang owned by the State Police.

MCMM Club Activities: Chili and Swim Party on February 11, 2006 at the Midland Community Center, on the corner of George St & Jefferson Ave., Midland, MI from 1-4 pm. Cost is $5 per family and $4 per member to swim. Bring crock-pot chili, and salad or desert or crackers and a non alcoholic drink.

Tell us about your Mustang: Each month we hope to spotlight our members and their Mustangs. This month Tim Mace & Dick Lebsack shared their stories. It was great fun.

Motion to adjourn by Bob Dillenbeck and seconded by Jim Ostrom. Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, Diane Williams, Secretary

A NOTE OF THANKS

Friends,

Thanks to all who attended the Christmas Party. You made it a fun event by your enthusiastic participation. Special thanks to those who contributed to the success of the party by sharing their talents with us.

I would also like to thank you for the many sympathy cards I received after the loss of my brother. Also, the kind words and warm hugs I received at the party were a comfort.

See you in the spring!

Linda and Gary Riley

THE PREZ SEZ

We are off to another fun year. We have some more opportunities for members to have some fun……eating of course!

Our 1st, hopefully not our last, Chili Potluck is Saturday, February 11th at Midland Community Center in Midland. (See directions in newsletter.) Bring a crock pot, pail or tub of chili (canned Hormel if you wish) and a salad or dessert to pass. We have enough electric outlets for everyone’s pot! The club will supply the plates and bowls. We will swap stories, lies, eat chili, trade die cast cars, Mustang memorabilia or go swimming in the giant swimming pool. The pool is available for $4 per person in groups of four or more. You don’t have to bring the Mustang unless you want to. The cost is $5 per family to help offset the cost of the room. We have about a dozen families signed up. (Kids, friends are welcome.) Please call me at (989) 631-9536 so I can have some idea of how many members will be in attendance. Don’t forget the swimming suit.

We have six couples interested in the Leelanau County pony cruise June 23-25. If we have five or six that want to do this then it’s a big go! Some of the couples that have signed up have been in Leelanau County and know of its beauty. I would like to have a total count of members going some time by the end of March. The plan is to stay at the Maple Lane Resort on beautiful Glen Lake, (231) 334-3413; www.maplelaneresort.com. There is a very nice gathering room we can use for our meetings, snack and hanging out. The cost is $89 per night. When you make reservations, let Bob, the manager of Maple Lane know that you are part of the Mustang Club Pony Trail Cruise. I can supply directions to Maple Lane. We can caravan up together on Friday. The plan is to arrive at the Maple Lane Resort sometime on Friday, June 23rd and gather for a campfire in the evening. After Saturday morning breakfast we can get on the road touring mostly on M-22 going around the northern tip of the county. Bring your camera! We will stop for photos, sight seeing, Leland, lunch, lighthouse, Northport, Suttons Bay and may eat at the Boone Docks restaurant. On Sunday we can leave for home at anytime. Call me if you have some questions. (989) 631-9536.

I must remind everyone about their dues. They are due now! It’s the best $20 you will spend. This is one of the best deals for $20 - news and opportunities to enjoy common fellowship around a great car! Send your dues to Tim Mace, Treasurer at 2462 David Street, Saginaw, MI 48603.

Keep smiling,

Dick Lebsack

THE LADIES CORNER
CHICKEN CASSEROLE
RECIPE PROVIDED BY GINA DILLENBECK

1 pkg. (16 oz) Pepperidge Farm Herb Dressing Mix (shredded not cubes)
1 ½ sticks of butter
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup (diluted with 1 cup chicken broth)
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup (diluted with 1 cup chicken broth)
4 large chicken breasts

Stew chicken breast; pick meat off the bone into shredded size pieces, save the broth and set both aside. Melt butter and stir into the dressing. In a greased 9x13 baking dish put a thin layer of the dressing, ½ of the chicken and the can of Cream of Mushroom soup. Then layer again with a little more dressing, the rest of the chicken, the Cream of Chicken soup and end with the rest of the dressing. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Enjoy!

HERE IS WHAT IS DUE

As you know all membership dues are due in the month of January. The following have not paid their dues:
John Babala     Kevin Barnum     Ken Bayard    Jack Brown     Gary Cooke     Ken Cullen    John Cummings
Phillip Cummings     Norm Dively    Dominic Glasgow     Gregg Glaviano     Hosea Goodwin Larry Guzdzial
Terry Hansen     Steve Henderson    Dan Hoffman     Rich Hoffman     Leif Johnson    Darryl Lancour
Michael Maxson     Jeff Pratt    Richard Nash     Seraphim Pallas     Al Rogers    Thomas Rehmus
Tom Rehmus     Paul Steinborn    Cary Scott     Adam Simon     Al Wesolowski    Rich Svatora
Jim Trombley     Wally Wilcox    Thomas Welsh     Jeff Weymouth     Jack Wood

The dues are $20 a year and payment should be sent to Tim Mace, Treasurer at 2462 David Street, Saginaw, MI 48603.

FEBRUARY AGENDA

Call to order 7:00 pm

Proxy Report
Introduction of guests Approval of January Minutes
Roll call of full-time active members present
Treasurer’s Report
Introduction of new members
COMMITTEE REPORTS OLD BUSINESS
Property Report: G. Riley Member Spotlight: C. Reinhardt
Membership: C. Jansen Update of Membership app.: C. Jansen
Historian: L. Reinhardt Website Update: D. Lebsack
MCMM 2006 Show: G. Glaviano
MSP-Mustang Club venture: D. Zimmerman
“Be Cool” Show: Charlie, Gary & Dick
Chili Potluck: D. Lebsack
Charity: Gina, Mike & Del NEW BUSINESS
Public Relations: C. Reinhardt
KCQ Musicfest: G. Strappazon
Non-profit status: D. Lebsack
Show & Shine: R. Loudenslager & J. Davidson
2005 Christmas Report: Linda & Gary
Bavarian Fest & Parade: Dick & Gary
MCA Report: S. Bentley
Leelanau County Pony Trail: D. Lebsack
Social: L. Riley

UPCOMING EVENTS

Now through - - - -

April 2
“Designs Through Time” Motorcycles Past, Present & Future
Midland Center for the Arts $5. www.mcfta.com (989) 631-8250

April 23
Life-Size, replica of SUE, the largest, most complete T-rex ever
discovered. Midland Center for the Arts (989) 631-8252

See these attractions before you come to the Chili Potluck On February 11th.

FEBRUARY
11 MCMM 1st Annual Chili Potluck, Midland Community Center 1-4 pm
Call Dick at (989) 631-9536 he needs to know how many will attend.

20 MCMM regular membership meeting, Bavarian Inn Lodge, 1 Covered
Bridge Lane, Frankenmuth, MI 7:00 pm

MARCH
3-5 Autorama, Cobo Center, Detroit (248) 373-1700 www.autorama.com
20 MCMM regular membership meeting, Bavarian Inn Lodge, 1 Covered
Bridge Lane, Frankenmuth, MI 7:00 pm

APRIL
17 Mustang’s Birthday Party-MCMM regular membership meeting, Bavarian
In Lodge, 1 Covered Bridge Lane, Frankenmuth, MI 7:00 pm