Shop Talk – November 2010

LAST NEWSETTER OF 2010, NO DECEMBER GENERAL MEETING

Vice President Tim Oest called the general meeting of the

Whidbey Cruzers to order at approximately 7:00 pm held at the
Oak Harbor Elks Lodge on November 2, 2010. There were 87 in
attendance. Previous minutes were approved as written in this
newsletter. Pres. Bob McConchie was absent due to pneumonia.
Vice Pres. started off the night by giving those running for
office a chance to speak before our vote.
Moment of Silence
A moment was taken to pay tribute to those who are fighting for
our continued freedom and those who gave their lives, our many
soldiers in the U.S. Armed Services. God bless you, and keep
you. Thank You.
New Members
New member was introduced as Bruce Carman, he owns a 1955
Plymouth Belvedere. Welcome Bruce to the Cruzer family.

Treasurer’s Report for October 2010 – Jim Rairigh

START: $ 6010.81

Intake
50/50 125.00
Dues 580.00
Christmas Party 350.00

Exhaust
Brenda Ackley, sunshine 100.00
Diamond Rentals, summer party 105.00
Ed Hammond Jr., website
Domain hosting (GoDaddy.com)
Web development
6/1/09 – 10/1/10 313.64

FINISH: $ 6547.17

Jim is accepting money for dues and the Christmas Party. Dues
are $25 per member and $25 per person for the party. You can
catch Jim Friday nights at the Pizza Factory or send you money
to Whidbey Cruzers, P.O. Box 1875. When paying or sending money
for the Christmas party please give your choice of entrée and
dessert. SEE OLD BUSINESS. He needs the Christmas party money
by DECEMBER 14.

Membership – Duane Dillard

Our newest and previous member in the past Paul Wagoner has
rejoined us. Membership is now at 170. To get your photo into
the new roster for next year you may send them directly to Jack
Stiltz at Bay Printing. His email is bayprint@comcast.net or
call him at 360-679-3816. Remember to get your correct info to
Duane for the roster ASAP.
Sunshine Report – Brenda Ackley
Wow, What a meeting! It was wild...The Sunshine report was
unfortunately the largest ever in October. Get Well card was
sent to Fern Shanniak in the hospital. Sympathy card to Bill
Waite on his mother’s passing. Sympathy card to Gary Hammer on
his mother's passing. Sympathy card to James Brix on his
mother's passing; also Jim wanted to Thank all the cruiser
members for their support and generosity for his wife Mary Ellen
(Bunny's) Memorial donation. He would like to use it along with
other contribution's, towards a memorial tribute at the Whidbey
Playhouse, where she had a 25 year love of the
theater. Sympathy card sent to Gwen Oest on her younger sister
passing. Get Well card to Bruce Biddle after his prostate
cancer procedure. Get Well card to Dean Lohman after her knee
replacement surgery. Sympathy card to Suzi Sousa on her
father's passing. Get Well card to Bob McConchie with
pneumonia. Get Well card to Sue Beamer in St .Joseph's hospital
in Bellingham, having a defibrillator pacemaker procedure and a
collapsed lung, her mother Wanda Carter called to let us know
she is doing well and should be home soon. We were
all overjoyed to have Vic Gabrenas attend the meeting last night
looking healthy, fit and ready to cruise!.. We are wishing our
club members healing, warm regards, love, blessings and better
days ahead.
Contact Brenda if you know of someone in need of a little
“SUNSHINE” in their lives, at 360-679-8363 or email
brenda.ackley@gmail.com.

Car Cruise Committee – Mel Rogers

Mel reported to us that the Mambo Italiano Cruise to Fairhaven
was good, nice weather, service at the restaurant was not too
great, Mel thinks we over taxed them for bringing 36 people, but
the food was good. He asked if anyone had any cruises to go on,
Fred Benninghoff will have a Christmas Light Cruise, watch for
an email and maybe next year take a train cruise again to the
Seattle Roadster Show. He also said that he thinks there should
be a fresh person as chair of this committee, so if you want to
try it contact an Officer.
Tech Advisor – Bruce Biddle
No report except if someone wants to do some sanding on the ‘46’
for the PBY call him.
Old Business:
2010 Christmas Party – December 18, CPO Club, cocktails 5:30
p.m. and dinner at approx.6:30 p.m. Theme for the evening is
“Rockin Red Christmas”, cost is $25 per person. The band is
“Missing in Action” the Jim Ducken Band and pictures will be
available taken by Trey. INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS. Jim
Rairigh is taking money, and be ready to tell him your choice of
entrée and dessert. Choice of entrée’s are Prime Rib, Chicken
Cordon Bleu, or a Vegetarian pasta. Choice of dessert is Pecan
or Apple pie Ala Mode on the side. Dinners will be served with
a garden salad, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean almandine,
rolls, coffee, and iced tea.
New Business:
Election of Officers – Before the ballot was passed out for
voting it was verified by the newly revised By-laws last year
that in order to have a vote you must be a paid member and
present. There were 75 ballots cast and the following members
are your new 2011 Officers: President – Lynn Holmes; Vice
President – Gail Jaeger; Treasurer – Jim Rairigh; and Secretary
– Joan Reeves. Installation will be at the Christmas Party in
December.
1. Bruce Biddle brought up the idea of investing in a microphone
and plug to tap into the Elks Lodge sound system so a Mic
wouldn’t have to be handed from one person to another to hear
what’s being said. It was discussed and Bruce made the motion
and Gail Jaeger seconded to have this looked into by the Board,
it was voted and approved.
2. Fred Benninghoff brought out the idea of making the Halloween
Trick n Trunk at Ace Hardware an annual official function of the
Whidbey Cruzers since participation from Cruzers and community
is great. Some discussion was mentioned, Fred made the motion,
and it was seconded by several, voted and approved.

Our Next Meeting is JANUARY 4, 2011 – MAKE SURE YOU COME!!!

First meeting of the year and meet your new officers. See what
the new President, Lynn Holmes has in mind for the year. Pay
your 2011 dues if you haven’t! Potluck is at 6 p.m., bring a
dish to share, plates and utensils, and you choice of beverage
or get a drink from the bar. A general meeting will follow
promptly at 7 p.m. If you miss it you are definitely missing
out on a good time, camaraderie, and networking. DON’T FORGET
TO SIGN IN AT THE DOOR.

50/50 and door Prize Drawings – Bucket Dude Larry Brewer

50/50 Drawing winner: Sharon Covello $126.00 Congratulations!

Door prizes consisted of tool boxes, garage signs, soda can
airplane, can holders, flashlights, fuzzy dice, Bunco game, a
book, picture puzzle, and a Texas Holdem’ CD. Winners: Greg
Speck, Forrie McIntosh, Bill Morrow, Dean Dolquist, Dick
Shanniak, Brenda Ackley, Don Stultz, Pat Covello, Ted Mann,
Chuck Parsons, Fred Benninghoff, Jim Rairigh, Bill Waite, Deanna
Rogers, Mike Koontz, Mike Harris, and Tim Oest. Thank You, Dick
Shanniak.
EVENTS CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

Date Event Location POC__

11/25 Community Harvest Thanksgiving O.H Elks Lodge 360-240-1093
12/18 Whidbey Cruzers Christmas Party CPO Club 360-679-0354
01/04 Potluck/2011 Cruzers Gen. Meeting O.H. Elks lodge 360-679-7936

******REMEMBER– EVERY FRIDAY EVENING THE WHIDBEY CRUZERS AND

THEIR FRIENDS HAVA SOCIAL GATHERING TO GOSSIP, FIND OUT WHAT’S
HAPPENING AND TALK CARS!!!!! DON’T 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: Too many projects. 1937 Chevy Pickup, 4.3 V6-700R4
Jag Rear End, M2 Frt. End. Has a rolling chassis, 4 new glass
fenders, and no bed. Call for more details. $5,500 OBO Don
Berg, cell phone 941-0979.
For Sale: 1933 Ford Vicky. Fiberglass, Downs Mfg. Body,
Chopped Top, Filled Roof. Have steel 34 hood & cherry grill.
The 34 frame with alum Corvette rear & Mustang front end. Full
set of fenders, running boards, garnish moldings, gas tank
cover, etc. Body has been all blocked out and is in Hi Build
Primer (ready for black). New stainless door handles, hidden
hinges, double claw type latches. Car is a rolling chassis, and
there are many extra uninstalled new parts. $11,500 OBO CASH
ONLY. Contact Dan Terrill 360-675-1334
***These ads will run for only two months in the newsletter. If
they are sold before that period ends please contact Joan Reeves
at 360-679-7936 or email her at jlreeve@hotmail.com.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
December
Sue Carpenter 1
Christine Grovdahl 3
Mike Mahoney 4
Rachelle Melrose 4
Judy Gabrenas 6
Brenda Maxwell Blanchette 6
Joline DeVos 9
Mike Harris 10
Tom Nickels 10
Dorothy Waite 11
Byron Baxley 13
Judy Whited 14
Forrie McIntosh 15
Margie Baxley 16
Bob Cairns 21
Vicki Sullivan 22
Carrie Harris 29
Kathy Thompson 29

January
Dean Dolquist 2
Rick Klemencic 3
Bernadine Geohring 3
Lynn Holmes 7
Sally Higley 11
Ed Barrett 15
Larry Lohman 17
JoAnne Lawrence 18
Colleen Parhaniemi 18
Gwen Oest 20
Stephanie Ellis 21
Tim Oest 23
Fred Benninghoff 23
Rudy Parhaniemi 24
Dan Champlin 26
Connie McCalmont 26
Val Gleeson 26
Don Souza 29
Judy Barnum 31
Rae Terpenning 31
Bobbi Cairns 31

For the Good of the Order

1. Harry Abbott was given the floor and brought back an old
friend from last year, A fish named Judy, which was supposed to
keep people from talking too long, it didn’t work. He did some
work on her and turned her into a Geiger counter, he got into
his white protective gear and surveyed the room for radioactive
substance and it landed on Bruce Biddle and HE got boxers to
counteract it from Harry. Then he went around again and this
time it was Judy Biddle who was affected, and she got a men’s G-
string garment, don’t know exactly what good that will do now?
Ask Harry?
2. Community Harvest Thanksgiving – Jack Stiltz asked us once
again to volunteer our time and services to help serve, deliver,
greet, etc. on Thanksgiving Day. Community Harvest is now a tax
exempt organization (501C3 legal) so they can receive donations.
Lots of turkeys have been donated. If you wish to volunteer,
contact Jack Stiltz at 360-240-1093 to sign up. They serve from
11 – 5 p.m. It was suggested that we donate, but the by-laws
tell us Cruzers may donate on an individual basis but not as a
club. Jack says they plan to serve over 5,000 people like last
year.
FROM YOUR SECRETARY – New email is jlreeve@hotmail.com.
It has been a pleasure once again to be your Secretary and your
newsletter writer. My goal for next year will be the same, to
provide as much correct and 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. Thanks again.

PRESIDENT’S CORNER:
Cruzers, we are coming to the end of another year. We have been
blessed with new members and we have endured a few
tribulations. I am just thankful for the opportunity to be your
Prez and grateful that all of you were able to put up with
me. I have special thanks to all of the board members who were
able to keep me out of trouble. A couple of times I tried to
step on the clutch when the parking brake was needed. Thanks.

I look forward to all of you at our Christmas party and last

meeting of the year.

We have a great car club and I anticipate that it will only get
better. Thanks for letting me be your Prez.

The Prez