Tips/Comments By Stan Over the

Tips/Comments
By Stan

Over the last few years I have gotten to know Sam Murphy from Georgia who owns a restoration shop. A fellow that Sam has done considerable work for bought his wife a new 1968 Mustang Fastback which she drove to and from work. She loved the car and was very protective of it. The sad part is that she died at a young age. Well the car sat in a warehouse for many years, uncovered and collecting dust. Of course Sam always wanted to buy the car but it was never for sale. Sam continued to do work for the gentleman over the years but still he would not sell the car to Sam.

Well two years ago the old gentleman passed on and what was in his will? You guessed it. He had left the car to Sam in his will. After a lot of cleaning the car is in great shape and could be driven anywhere. Strange things happen to us as Mustang people, and as I have always said, every Mustang has a story if they could only talk.

Don’t forget all the things that are coming up that our Club will be involved in. The “Be Cool” in Bay City, our Club picnic and the many other shows and events going on, including our show in September.

Remember don’t be a stranger.

American convertible production peaked in 1965, when 507,000 were sold.
During World War II, the top sellers on the black market were whiskey and tires.
In 1899, there were only 144 miles of hard surfaced roads, but there were 13,824 cars on them.

THE PREZ SEZ

Well it is July 1st and Gary is writing the newsletter article and patient Ruth is waiting for it. My computer was sick most of last week. On Tuesday, it was admitted to Computer Country General! From reviewing the chart, the condition is “guarded”. It is amazing how we become so dependent on these machines.

I would like to commend Ruth for the wonderful job she does for the Club. The newsletter is just one area. Thanks to you Ruth, not only from me, but from everyone in the Club!!!!!!!

This article, hopefully, will be intentionally short on purpose due to my current computer condition.

The KCQ Music fest was another success. Thanks to all members who attended and helped. The following worked very hard and worked as a team: Stan & Ruth Bentley, Terry & Carol Jozwiak, Bill & Ada Hoard, Dick & Nyla Lebsack, Leif Johnson & Melissa Morris, Gregg Glaviano, Tom Volpe, Dominic Glasgow and Gary Strappazon. The Board has decided to have the Club be involved with KCQ again next year if we are asked. The “Saginaw News” reported the attendance was 100,000. There were 214 entries in the car show. KCQ presented our Club with an appreciation award for our work. We will have it at the July meeting and the summer picnic.

June 28th the Board met. The major topic was our annual MCMM show. Things are progressing well. Stan is doing his usual good job.

Our Club will have its annual summer picnic on Sunday, August 1st at 1:00 pm at the Satow Pavilion in Heritage Park, Frankenmuth. This is at the very north end of Weiss Street. This will NOT be in place of our regular monthly meeting, but IN ADDITION. Hopefully, we will have good weather and a large turnout. What would be exciting is if we saw some faces we have not seen in a while! Bring a dish to pass and your table service. The Club will furnish the meat.

The Board will have another Board of Directors meeting on Monday, July 19th at 6:00 pm. This will be held before the regular membership meeting at Mancinos. All members are welcome to attend the Board meeting. They will not have a vote and will not be able to have anything on the agenda unless they have contacted a Board member prior to the meeting to ask to have an item put on the agenda.

Lastly, as a reminder, the “Be Cool” car show is in Bay City on Saturday, July 10th and Sunday, July 11th. Have you seen one of the three billboards on I-75? Also, don’t miss the Friday night cruise on July 9th. It departs from the F.P. Horack building (the old Sears building) in Bay City at 5:30 pm for Bay Valley.

One last thought in closing. I have had discussions lately with Club members regarding the Club’s focus. Is there interest in local shows, or national MCA shows, restorations and related topics? Let me know what ideas you have. If anyone needs flyers to take to a local show or a cruise, let me know and I will see that you get them.

Gary

UPCOMING EVENTS

JULY

9 “Be Cool” Cruise leaves at 5:30 pm from the F P Horak Building, 301 Saginaw St.
10 “Be Cool” car show, 100 Center Ave., Bay City. Arrive at 6:00 am
11 “Be Cool” car show, 310 Woodside Ave., Essexville, 11:00 am

Contact numbers for all 3 events are: (989) 667-0840 or 800 666-1040

11 Mid-Thumb Classic Car Cruisers car show, Sandusky, MI (810) 672-991217 9th Annual car show, Montrose High School (810) 639-6238
17 Rock’N’Wheels Music Fest Car Show, Auburn Park (989) 790-3568
17 Dearborn 2004 34th Annual F.M.R.C. Swap Meet, Car Show
Car Corral @ Wayne Co. Fairgrounds (734) 397-1685
17 Holly Downtown Car Show (248) 634-7190
Also note, the Wednesday cruises continue 5:30-8:00 pm weekly
18 Classic Car Show, Deer Acres Park, Pinconning (989) 697-3587
19 MCMM regular meeting at 7:00 pm at Mancinos restaurant, 175 E. Jefferson,
Frankenmuth. Board of Directors meeting at 6:00 pm. (989) 652-4842
24 Dragon House Cruise (formerly, Varsity Diner) Birch Run 4-8 pm (989) 624-4800
24 40th Anniversary All Mustang Celebration Ford of Canada, Oakville, Ontario
9-3 pm free cruise-in celebration (905) 281-4603 or www.ghma.on.ca
24 Challengers Cruise, Burton (810) 730-6933
24-25 Antique Festival Auto Show & Swap, Midland Fairgrounds (989) 687-9001
24-25 AuGres 11th annual Rock-n-Roll weekend (989) 876-7495
25 Concours d’Elegance at Cranbook, Bloomfield Hills (248) 645-3064
25 10th annual Stampede 2004 @ White Oak Ford, Mississauga, Ontario 9-2 pm
1964 1/2 -1973 Mustangs & Shelby’s only (905) 281-4603 or www.ghma.on.ca
31 15th annual Car Show, downtown New Lothrup (810) 638-5574
31 1st annual car show, Burton (810) 742-9420
31 Vassar River fest 2004 Car & Motorcycle Show 9-3 pm (989) 823-8334

AUGUST

1 MCMM summer picnic 1 pm. All members, friends & guests are welcome.
Heritage Park, Frankenmuth - north end of Weiss St (989) 652-4842
1 12th annual Birch Run Auto Show, Township Park (989) 624-4598
8 17th annual Mustang Memories, Wilson Barn, Livonia (313) 438-4174
8 28th annual Flint Region AACA car show, Crossroads Village (810) 687-1315
12-15 MCA National show, Park City, Utah (801) 269-1364
14 21st annual All Mustang Show, Michiana Mustangs, Elkhart, IN (574) 674-0626
16 MCMM regular meeting at 7:00 pm at Mancinos restaurant, 175 E. Jefferson,
Frankenmuth (989) 652-4842
18 Dream Cruisin’ Kick-off Party, Roush Collection, Livonia 5-9 pm (734) 779-7290
20 Woodward Dream Cruise/Team Mustang Events, 8 am, World HQ, Dennis Wingfield www.mustang.cruise@yahoo.com register ASAP, limited spaces
21 Woodward Dream Cruise, Mustang Alley on 9 MI, west of Woodward & Ferndale
Car Show on 9 MI east of Woodward. Call Gregg re: helping (810) 659-7165
21 20th annual Lion’s Classis Car Show, Metamora (248) 628-1531
22 5th annual Car Show, Bridgeport (989) 777-6831
28 Kingston Car Show (989) 2307
29 7th annual Blue Oval Blast, Mustang & Ford Show, Portland, MI (517) 649-8805

SEPTEMBER

3-5 MCA Grand National Show, Springfield, IL (309) 836-6606
5 New Lothrop Car & Truck Show 8:30 am
10-12 Auto Fest, Frankenmuth, MI (989) 652-4842
17 Annual Midland Cruise (989) 631-0856
18 6th annual Car Show, Mayville Museum 8 am
19 MCMM 11th Annual Mustang & All Ford show, Birch Run (810) 688-3909 (989) 652-4842

MUSTANG CLUB OF MID-MICHIGAN MEETING 06-21-04

The June meeting was called to order by President, Gary Strappazon at the home of Stan & Ruth Bentley.

Those in attendance were:

Linda & Gary Riley
Paul & Cynthia Wrigglesworth
Bill & Ada Hoard
Leif Johnson & Melissa Morris
Gary Strappazon
Ruth & Stan Bentley
Susan & Rich Svatora
Carol & Terry Jozwiak
Chris Jansen
Also present was guest Kathy Jansen.

There were no proxies for this meeting.

Secretary’s report reviewed in newsletter. Accepted with correction to Dick & Nyla Lebsack’s anniversary date, the correct date is June 26, 1971.

Treasurer’s report was updated by Gary Strappazon due to the absence of Gregg Glaviano due to illness. Income received from dues bringing the balance to $12,120.86.

Audit Committee report by Gary Strappazon. He stated that he had called the CPA two weeks ago and followed up with a letter, but as of June 21st there has been no response.

Show & Shine held on May 22nd at the Midland Toys R Us was a success! There were 30 entrants and all entrants received a prize. Motion made by Dick Lebsack and seconded by Rich Svatora to hold another Show & Shine in May, 2005 at the Midland Toys R Us. During the discussion it was questioned whether the same Toys R Us P.R. person would be there next year. Dick will contact Toys R Us and have them secure prizes again and our Club will run the Show. Motion carried.

2004 “Run to Birch Run” Mustang Show: Stan Bentley, Show Chairman

Trophy Committee: Mary Leinberger & Linda Strappazon were absent. Stan will present trophy ideas at the Board of Directors meeting June 28th.
Publicity Committee: Dick Lebsack & Rich Svatora. Dick reports that we have an ad in Mustang Monthly, Mustang & Fords and their website, the MCA website and an ad in the Michigan Tourist Magazine that is published 4 times per year.
Registration: Ruth Bentley reports that we have 6 pre-registered and 1 vendor confirmed for the show. There aren’t enough windshield dash cards from the previous years to use for this year. Melissa Morris will get a price for printing an additional 250 cards. It was suggested to possibly put the 40th Anniversary logo on the windshield dash card. Another suggestion was to print up a car show agenda and put it in the goody bag.
Charity Committee: Rich Svatora is checking into a soldier’ fund program through the VFW. Some of the programs include: money to the families of soldiers, money to Reserves, money for phone cards, money for scholarships for children of military people. Since we would go through the local VFW the money would be used for people in this area. Another charity suggestion was to give a scholarship to the Birch Run Schools. Motion by Dick Lebsack and seconded by Stan Bentley to empower the committee to choose charity for next year also so that we can advertise that charity on our flyers. Motion defeated.
Door prizes: Committee still open - NEED A VOLUNTEER!
Raffle table: Ada Hoard & Diane Williams will work the raffle table. Some raffle prizes have already been obtained. We could use more donations.
Insurance for Show: Stan Bentley has sent the insurance application to MCA.
Show shirts: At a previous meeting it was decided that we would have shirts for Club members only (no t-shirt sales at show). Stan & Ruth were wearing the shirts with this year’s design. The shirts are a golf style shirt in a light ash grey. The Club logo is on the left side and your name is imprinted on the right side in navy blue. An order will be placed on June 28th. Those wishing to order after that will need to contact Kidd Company directly at (989) 871-6322. The shirts with all the embroidery cost approximately $27.32 each and there is a 50% deposit required.

Name badges: Susan Svatora to check on prices of magnetic badges with 2 colors from Riverside signs. Melissa Morris will also check at her work.

MCMM Flags: Ruth Bentley has made MCMM antenna flags. They are available for $15. Call Ruth at (810) 688-3909 if you want one.

Other Shows: The West Michigan car show was attended by Chris Jansen, Dick Lebsack and Gary Strappazon. This Club allows awards to be given to their own members at this show. The MOCSEM Show is August 8th. Any Club members wishing to go can caravan down that day.

KCQ Show: 14 Club members helped park and judge the show. There were 214 cars entered. Our Club received a plaque for helping.

“Be Cool” Show: Friday, July 9th is the cruise that leaves at 5:30 pm from the FP Horak Building to Bay Valley. Saturday, July 10th is the car show in Bay City and Sunday, July 11th is the car show in Essexville. There are billboards on I-75 that advertise the show and they have our Club logo on them. On Saturday, July 10th the following members have volunteered to help: Gregg Glaviano, Dick & Nyla Lebsack, Dominic Glasgow, Bill & Ada Hoard, Leif Johnson & Melissa Morris, Gary & Linda Strappazon, Mike & Rebecca Winter and Stan & Ruth Bentley. The registration fee is $20 ($15 if pre-registered) this includes 2 tickets to all events and free food on Saturday & Sunday.

Club Picnic: The MCMM Club picnic will be held in either July or August. (Editor’s note see picnic information in the Prez Sez column with the date of August 1st.) Stan Bentley will check if we can visit Gary Clark to view his gas station displays.

Miscellaneous: Gary Strappazon knows of a 1996 Mystic Cobra that is for sale if interested contact him.

New Business: A suggestion was made to check into the possibility of having an October Appreciation Dinner instead of a Christmas Party. Possibly more members could attend that are away for the winter in December. It was also suggested that the Club pay all or part of each member’s meal. Carol Jozwiak and Linda Riley have volunteered to look into this for ideas etc.

Gary Riley won the Parts Bucket and Dick Lebsack won the 50/50 drawing.

Motion made by Dick Lebsack & seconded by Susan Svatora to adjourn. Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, Susan Svatora, Secretary