TIPS/COMMENTS
BY STAN
It looks like the biggest thing in the automotive world is the 40th Anniversary of the Mustang. As most of you know Ruth and I are in Florida this winter and there are lots people from here that are going to Nashville. There is one couple who has a ‘66 convertible and they are pulling a period correct Apache camper. They plan on continuing on with the great American Pony Drive. This Drive will be over 12,000 miles long with 280 mustangs joining somewhere along the way. To learn more about this go to http://wwwponydrive.us/court.
We as a club are planning the Nashville trip also, and plan on meeting up with the West MI Group. See other details in this letter. Any one can go with us, whether a club member or not. You don’t even have to have a Mustang. You should have your car in the best shape that it can be, and you might even take some extra parts along. They don’t sell all the parts for older cars everywhere so it could be hard to find parts for older cars along the way. Our own member and parts man Paul Steinborn will be there, so look him up if you get a chance.
From looking at the pictures of the 2005 model Mustang it sure looks like a great winner. One of the things that I never liked about the late model cars was the fact that the gas filler was on the right. Now I see that it is on the left. Keep in mind as a group we can do anything.
Remember don’t be a stranger.
Some men contemplate too much on what they have done for others, and not enough on what others have done for them.
To talk of the weather is nothing but folly; when it rains on the hill, it suns in the valley.
A man was telling his neighbor, “I just bought a new hearing aid, it cost me $4,000 but it is state of the art.” “Really”, answered the neighbor, “What kind is it?” “Twelve thirty", answered the man.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
CLUB MEMBERS BIRTHDAYS
CLUB MEMBERS ANNIVERSARIES03 Dennis Haver 3-10-1990 Wally & Lori Wilcox
05 Tim Holcomb HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU!
11 Frank Fensler
22 Dennis Pinkston
23 Alice Baldys
30 Karan Pinkston
30 Lori Wilcox
31 Michael Maxson
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR FRIENDS,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!
MUSTANG CLUB OF MID-MICHIGAN MEETING 02-16-04
The February meeting was called to order by President, Gary Strappazon at Mancino’s restaurant in Frankenmuth, MI. Those in attendance were: Gary Strappazon (President), Rich Svatora (Member Chair) Dominic Glasgow, Ruthanne Garno, Diane Williams, Mary Leinberger and Susan Svatora (Secretary). Written Proxy votes were presented from: Stan Bentley (this meeting only) Dick Lebsack (this meeting only) and Gregg Glaviano (winter months).
Secretary’s report reviewed; Stand as written.
Treasurer’s report reviewed; Stand as presented.
Audit Committee report given by Gary Strappazon in absence of Jack Morton. The past 3 years’ financial records have been received from Wendy Sutherland and have been forwarded to Jack Morton and on to CPA in Flint. Nor further work has been done on this; but “should be close to being finished”. The suggested letter from our Attorney to Wendy Sutherland for acquiring information will no longer be needed.
Membership Committee report given by Rich Svatora. He presented the new “Welcome New Members” letter along with the personal information sheet, which will be mailed to all new members along with a MCMM brochur4e, bylaws and MCMM decal.
Note: Current members, if you have not already done so please fill out the personal information sheet. Please request copies from Rich Svatora.
Trophy Committee - No Report.
Flyer Committee Report The MCMM Show flyer has been bid by Advance Image Printing, which is giving us an upgrade in paper stock priced at $165.25 including tax for first 1000. The next 1000 will be approximately $120.00 and as more are printed the price decreases. The paper is thick, very light gray and the color of the print will be the blue of our logo. Motion made and seconded to order the flyers (with minor corrections noted at meeting) and pay $165.25 to Advance Image Printing. Motion carried. The first printing will be ready for Autorama distribution on February 28th. Ruthanne Garno will again be a sponsor for our 2004 MCMM Ford Show in the fall.
Autorama Some members are planning to attend Autorama on February 28th. If other members want to join the group, please call one of the following attendees: Rich Svatora & guest, Phil, Gary Strappazon and Dominic Glasgow.
Show & Shine We are committed to doing the Show and Shine with the Prime Outlets Mall in Birch Run. A date needs to be chosen soon. Dick Lebsack and Gary Strappazon to announce date, i.e. May or June.
Announcements 2004 Midland Cruise Show, September 17/18 will have a Mustang class with trophy given by ReMax Riverhaven. Bring your Mustangs!
40th Anniversary Show - Nashville, TN April, 3004. 4 Club families are attending: Pratt, Strappazon, Lebsack and Bentley. Paul Steinborn will also be there selling Mustang parts. They will be leaving 7:00 am on Wednesday, April 14th and will caravan with MOCSEM or West MI Mustang Club.
2004 “Be Cool” Car Show, Bay City Friday, July 9 Cruise from Bay Valley
Saturday, July 10 Downtown Bay City & party at Double Tree Hotel
Sunday, July 11 Essexville (on Woodside)
There will be a street party at both locations. $15 prepaid registration; $20 at door. Proceeds for Cancer Society. Sidewalk sales, Corvette Club Bay Valley will also be there. 50 awards each day of the show, 750 cars expected.
MCMM approved idea of participating in this show, on some level, at previous meeting. Rich Svatora, Dick Lebsack and Gary Strappazon met with “Be Cool” committee. Motion made and seconded to support this show by helping out the day of the show and NOT to have our own show within this one. Motion passed. Our logo will be used on the show advertisement posters and on a billboard on I-75.
MCMM Website It was noted by Rich Svatora that we have inaccurate information on the websit3e, which needs to updated immediately, i.e. showing new membership and/or funds be sent to someone other than our current Treasurer. Motion made and seconded to have Gary Strappazon meet with Computer Country, Frankenmuth to make urgent changes and to have Jack Morton to follow up upon his return to town. A limit of $150 to be used for this purpose. Motion passed.
MCMM Meetings Next meeting, Monday, March 15, 2004 at Mancino’s in Frankenmuth.
CHANGE TO APRIL MEETING FROM MONDAY, APRIL 19TH TO TUESDAY, APRIL 20TH AT MANCINO’S IN FRANKENMUTH. This change is to accommodate the members that have gone to the 40th Anniversary celebration in Nashville, TN.
Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Susan Svatora, Secretary
LADIES CORNER
WATERGATE SALAD
RECIPE PROVIDED BY LINDA RILEY
Put Cool Whip into large mixing bowl. Add pudding mixes and mix together thoroughly. Add pineapple with juice, and then add marshmallows and pecans. Ready to eat! Keep in refrigerator until ready to eat. Enjoy!
THE PREZ SEZ
It was a pleasure to see Ruthanne Garno at our February meeting. We are also pleased to have the continued support from Ruthanne and Andrew Garno (Garno Brothers Heating and Cooling) as one of our sponsors for our show.
Rich Svatora and I were at Autoworld on Saturday, February 28th. We were able to pass out 500 MCMM show flyers. WE ARE ALREADY 1 SHOW AND 500 FLYERS AHEAD OF LAST YEAR! We had a great time and walked around for about 6 hours. We met up with former club members; Phil & Janet Gifford from Swartz Creek. They are both in good health and all smiles (naturally). They pass on their best to the club.
I am still seeking MCMM Club members’ MCA #’s to keep on file to be sure we have the required number to maintain MCA Regional Club status. This is extremely important when it comes to MCA insurance, etc for our show. Please call (989) 652-4842 or e-mail
strappazong@yahoo.com with your info. Thank you.We are working on two events for MCMM: we may possibly be working with a local Ford dealer with their grand opening. We are also working with the Frankenmuth Auto fest people to do something special at that show to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Mustang. Stay tuned for more information.
Speaking of the Mustang 40th Anniversary Show in Nashville, TN, the show is in the final stages of planning. The actual show location is the Nashville Speedway, located in Lebanon, TN. We have been in contact with both Tim Grahl, president of MOCSEM, and Mike Jones, immediate past president of West MI Mustang Club. We will be joining the “Mustangs in Motion” mid-west caravan on Wednesday, April 14th en route in Auburn, IN. That will be exit 129 on SB I-69. The time is set to meet at 9:15-9:45 am for that stop. We will leave the Clio Big Boy parking lot at 6:00 am on April 14th. We will have a 175 mile trip to complete in comfortable 2:45 hours. This is all freeways at an average speed of 64 mph. We have a 30 minute cushion built in to our schedule. We have rooms reserved in Horse Cave, KY for Wednesday night. We will leave Thursday morning for a rendezvous with all the other caravans to continue on to the speedway. We all will be there for the opening ceremonies of the 40th Anniversary celebration. Non-MCA or non-MCMM members are welcome to accompany us. If you know of anyone who is interested please have them contact me at (989) 652-4842 or e-mail
strappazong@yahoo.com.Gary Strappazon
FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE
1987 Mustang, 24,000 miles, excellent condition, 95% original. White with red interior, new tires, power door locks, AC, 4 cylinder. $5,500
Jeff Pratt (248) 684-5093 after 6:00 pm
HERE IS WHAT IS DUE
THIS IS A REMINDER THAT YOUR DUES ARE DUE.
The dues for all Mustang Club of Mid-Michigan members are due January 1, 2004, regardless of when you last paid your dues. This is due to the recently ratified by-laws. As stated n Article #1, “Dues for the calendar year of January-December are to be paid to the Treasurer by February 28th”.
Regardless of when and/or how this is instituted, some will not be happy. The Board is implementing this as passed by the membership. The purpose of having everyone’s dues all due at the same time is to free up Board members’ time at other seasons of the year, to give the Board a projected income amount so as to write an annual budget and to simplify the books and the record keeping.
Also remember, this applies to the Board members also. We all have to pay now, even thought some Board members just paid their dues recently.
Gary Strappazon, President on behalf of the Board of Directors.
BARNUM, Kevin MAXSON, Michael
BECK, Jim MCCARTHY, Dennis
FENSLER, Frank MOFFIT, Kurt
FIELD, Robert RILEY, Gary
FINK, Chris ROMANS, Jeffrey
FOX, Steven SUTHERLAND, Brian
FREEMAN, Ed VOLPE, Tom
HARMON, Willie WILCOX, Wally
JOZWIAK, Terry YOUNGER, Brian
MACKOWSKI, Rich
The dues are $20.00 a year; please send your payment to Gregg Glaviano, Treasurer at 419 Leland Street, Flushing, MI 48433
March MCMM Meeting Agenda
The March MCMM meeting will be held on Monday, March 15th at Mancino’s restaurant, 175 E. Jefferson, Frankenmuth, MI. The following is the agenda:
Meeting will be called to order promptly @7 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
March
15 MCMM regular meeting @ Mancino’s restaurant, Frankenmuth at 7 pm
MOCSEM Spring Swap & Shop @ Village Ford, Dearborn (313) 475-4231
April
3-4 Columbus Spring Swap @ Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH (614) 475-7774
or
www.springswap.comLeave in caravan for 40th Anniversary Celebration
15-18 MCA 40th Anniversary Show, Nashville, TN
MCMM regular meeting @ Mancino’s restaurant, Frankenmuth at 7 pm
(NOTE DATE CHANGE DUE TO MEMBERS GOING TO 40TH ANNIVERSARY)
May
17 MCMM regular meeting
June
4,5,6 All Ford Nationals, Carlisle, PA
19 KCQ Music Fest, Ojibway Island, (989) 652-4842
21 MCMM regular meeting
July
“Be Cool” Car Show, downtown Bay City
“Be Cool” Car Show, Essexville
17 Dearborn 04 34th Annual F.M.R.C. Swap Meet,
18 Car Show, Car Corral @ Wayne Co Fairgrounds (734) 397-1685
August
20-21 Woodward Dream Cruise, Team Mustang says this should be extra special For all Mustangers
September
3-4-5 MCA Grand National Show, Springfield, IL (309) 836-6606
10-12 Autofest, Frankenmuth, MI (989) 652-4842
Annual Midland Cruise (989) 631-0856
19 MCMM 11th Annual Mustang and All Ford Show, Birch Run, MI