Novenber 2005 Newsletter

Tips/Comments
By Stan

This is the time of year here in Michigan where we put away our Mustangs and get ready for winter. This is a great time to be in the Mustang Club as there are lots of things going on. We have a new Board coming on and they already have had meetings and are making plans for the coming year. This is your Club so if you have ideas or want to get more involved, just attend the monthly meetings. Also remember that anyone can attend the Board meetings. Everyone is invited to make comments in this column or you can submit whole articles to the Hoofbeat newsletter. You can also put for sale items here.

Don’t forget the Christmas party; it will be December 11th at the Four Occasions Hall in Millington. This year it will be 15.00 per person and this includes everything, and a festive time with friends is guaranteed. Please pre- pay so Linda Riley will know how many people are coming. If you say that you are coming and then don’t show the club has to pay for your meal.

I usually don’t endorse products here but this summer at a National show I saw a neat item. It is the front steering assembly for the older Mustangs. It is made by Flaming River Products and is advertised in all the Mustang magazines. It is a bolt-in assembly with no cutting or welding. It actually puts a rack and pinion in place of the old steering mechanism.

There will be no monthly meeting for the month of November.

Remember don’t be a stranger.

Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world.
Opportunities always look bigger going than coming.
Thou shall not weigh more than thy refrigerator.

MCMM REGULAR MEETING 10-17-05

The October meeting was called to order by President, Gary Strappazon at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth at 7:00 pm. Those in attendance were: Stan & Ruth Bentley, Gary Riley, Del Zimmerman, Gregg Glaviano & Mary Leinberger, Paul & Cynthia Wrigglesworth, Robert & Gina Dillenbeck, Tim Mace, Mike Winter, Charles Reinhardt, Dick Lebsack, Gary Strappazon, Ron Loudenslager & Jenny Davidson, Chris Jansen, Pat & Quentin Levitte, Tom Welsh, Rose & Jim Maier and Diane Williams.

September Minutes of 09-12-05 & 10-01-05 were approved as written. Treasurer’s Report for 09-12-05 was approved as written.

Membership Committee Report: We have 2 new members; Ron Loudenslager and Jennie Davison. They bring our total to 67 families.

MCMM Wrap-Up: Stan Bentley stated that we are receiving positive feed back from various websites. Also there were good comments from people attending the show. We had our best participation from Club members. Hooray! Club members; this is what our Club is all about. Because of our Club participation at the KCQ Musicfest in Saginaw our Club received $7,800 of free advertising from KCQ and $3,600 free advertising from JOE FM radio.

Ruth Bentley sent an article and pictures of our show to Mustang Times and also to Mustangs Unlimited.

MCMM 2005 Charity Donation: Dick Lebsack made a motion that we donate $1,000 to the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, requesting that the donation be sent to the Mary Freebed Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. This donation was made in the name of a Club member’s daughter who was injured in a snowmobile accident. Motion seconded by Gary Riley. Motion carried.

MCMM Financial Report: Gregg Glaviano gave an extensive financial report to the membership.

2006 “Be Cool” Show: The dates are Friday, July 7th and Saturday, July 8th. Friday night will be a cruise with 100 cars parked on the street. It will be patterned after the AutoFest Friday Night in Frankenmuth. Saturday will be the regular car show in down town Bay City. They will not have a car show on Sunday. The “Be Cool” car show donates $10,000 to the Cancer Foundation.

Old Business: MCMM Logo 12” Magnets are $30 a set and there are 2 sets left. Gary will order more. There are MCMM Window Clings at $1 each. Also, there is one license plate left at $10.

Cargo Trailer: So far the cost of a cargo trailer would be between $4,000 & $6,000. We are still looking, but have tabled this project until spring.

No Collector Car Left Behind: This proposed legislation is sponsored by Representative Howard Baker. It is House Bill #4362. Basically, it would reduce the cost of licensing classic cars. All Club members present signed the petition to support the bill.

MCMM Christmas Party: It will be on Sunday, December 11th starting at 2:00 pm at the Four Occasions Hall, Millington, MI. The cost is $15 per person and you must pre-pay by November 30th. Send your check payable to Linda Riley at 6052 E. Vienna Road, Clio, MI 48420. Also the Installation of Officers will be held then. If you wish to pay your yearly Club membership dues at the December meeting make your check payable to MCMM for $20.00.

State Police Car Restoration Co-Op Venture: Still getting information.

Webmaster: Jack Morton will continue as our webmaster. We would like to thank Jack for the many hours of work he does on our behalf. We appreciate the wonderful job he does. THANKS!

MCMM 2006 Car Show: The date is Sunday, September 17th at the Outlets of Birch Run.

Charity Committee: A new Charity Committee was formed for the purpose of seeking out worthy charities for our Club to support. The volunteers are Mike Winter, Gina Dillenbeck, Del Zimmerman and Linda Riley. If you become aware of Charity that our Club should support give the pertinent information to one of the above mentioned volunteers for their consideration.

Property Manager: Gary Riley has volunteered to keep an inventory of the Club’s property.

Public Relations: Del Zimmerman has volunteered to assist Charles Reinhardt in the Club’s public relations within the community.

Amendment to By-Laws: Article 2 section a, paragraph 3, line H to have the Club secretary send a copy of Board of Directors minutes to all Board of Directors. Motion made by Gregg Glaviano, seconded by Mike Winter. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn by Chris Jansen & seconded by Paul Wrigglesworth. Meeting adjourned at 9:30.

The 50/50 Drawing of $12 was won by Jim Maier and the Parts Bucket was won by Jenny Davidson.

Respectfully submitted, Diane Williams, Secretary

THE PREZ SEZ

Well this is one of the last times THIS Prez Sez! I must say these past two years have really flown by! It is hard to believe that 22 months ago I was also trying to figure out what to write. I am proud and honored to have served as your president these past two years. Also, I must say several Board Members have expressed to me that they enjoyed working for our membership these past years. We hope that we served you well.

Remember, your Board members are all just a phone call away.
As the current Board of Directors leaves office, six of the nine offices will have new faces, with three members entirely new to the Board. We look forward to some new and exciting ideas to come forth.
I am confident that as some of us leave office and others leave the Board completely, we are leaving the Club in good financial shape, with a core of good leadership and a large number of committed and active members. Most importantly, we are leaving with a smooth transition of leadership.

Once again, thank you for your confidence, your support and your commitment. I almost forgot to thank you for your prayers. You all know I have needed those!

Gary Strappazon

MUSTANG CLUB OF MID-MICHIGAN
CHRISTMAS PARTY & OFFICER INSTALLATION

When: Sunday, December 11th
Where: Four Occasions Hall
Millington Road, Millington, MI
Time: 2:00 pm Meet & Greet
3:00 pm Dinner

Dinner will be buffet style which includes:
Roast Beef, Oven Fried Chicken,
Buttered, Noodles, Mashed Potatoes & Gray, Corn,
Cole slaw, Rolls & Butter and Dessert.

Appetizers, coffee, tea & punch will be provided.
(The caterer is a different one from last year.)

After dinner we will have a “Gift Game”.

Each person should bring a $5 gift. Wrapping your gift in a “unique” way will add interest to the game.
If there are 2 people in your party, bring 2 gifts.
Gifts should be neutral for man or woman. If you bring children just bring a gift for them.

The cost of the dinner is $15 per person and $5 for children under 10. Make your reservations and send
your money to Linda Riley by November 30th at:

6052 E. Vienna Road, Clio, MI 48420.