January 2007

Mustangers Unite,

Well, I am back writing the President’s letter. Now, I don’t get pressured to write the Editor’s letter, now it is the President’s letter! Let’s see, what are the important things I need to put in this letter?

No word on a mid-month activity for January. It’s too cold anyway, although a nice meeting at a restaurant wouldn’t be bad.

Last month’s Christmas party was a success I think. Everyone seemed to be having a good time. The weather was good and we had a good time talking about cars, and seeing who was smart and sober enough to figure out the gift exchange.

If you haven’t paid your dues yet, remember they went up to $20 a year but they include the club calendar. We did get someone who sent in $15 dues so we need to find out if he wants to pony up another $5 for the calendar. We also got the question about who has to join. We have always considered it a family membership as long as the family member is at home (not a separate residence) and they don’t wish to receive a separate newsletter. Your spouse or guest is welcome at any of our meetings. If you know someone who is interested in the Club, bring them to a meeting to see if they would like to become a member.

Is it too early to talk car shows? I don’t think we have a choice since Topper’s is in March. We need flyers prepared for both our car shows by then. That means we have to finalize some things for the flyers before they get printed. What kinds of things? Date, registration fee, classes, trophies…. Before we do that we need to have sponsors and a definite commitment from them as far as what they will cover and what they expect.

We also need to talk about a club display at Toppers Show and if we want to help out at the Toppers Car Show again. They usually want 4 cars for the Club display. So if we have enough people planning to be there, we could submit a club application. Let us know if you are going so we can make some plans. Also, if you are willing to help out or need more info…let me know at the meeting or give me a call.

If anyone is interested in a club jacket let me know. We have one person interested and can probably get a better price if we do several at once. Also there was some interest in the yellow club polo shirts. Again let us know so we can get an order in.

I better quit as this is getting long. Anything else we can discuss at the meeting. See you there.

Elton

Cabin Fever Car Show, February 2-3, 2007, Indoors at Riverwood RV, 101 Riverwood Ave SE, Mandan, ND
           By Pioneer Car Club “Helping toward the fight against Cancer”

Feb 2 from 2-8pm and Feb 3 from 10 am to 5 pm
Register Early as limited space available
Registration Fee – Free will donation to Bismarck Cancer Center
For more info, call Tom Freidt 663-0050 or 391-3838 or www.geocities.com/pioneercarclub

“I’m a Ford…not a Lincoln” President Gerald Ford

December Meeting – December 12, 2006
We ate great food.
Meeting gaveled to order by Chad for last time.
Chad talked and recognized people and sponsors. Thanks to Luther Family Ford, Quality Auto Body, Dakota Bumper, white Diamonds and the North University Dairy Queen.
Joel at Luther wants to have the All Ford Show in Sept. Jon moved we have it on Sept 8th. Tad seconds and it passes unanimously.
Intro of New Officers. The applause (snickering) is deafening.
Elton takes over. The King is dead (but he keeps making noise), long live the King.
Directive of new Prez.
         Pay for your meal!!!
         Pay your dues!!! Take your calendar!!!
         Order Jackets!!!(Talk to Dean or Elton)
Treasurer reports we have money.
The surveys are in and the winner of the free membership is Doug S.
A hearty thanks went out to Dave and Brenda for the work they did on the calendar. They look great.
Mid Month Committee. Todd and Dean volunteered (a little to eager, something must be up) and Maggie offered to help. The group welcomed volunteers unanimously.
Todd moved and Colleen 2nds that we adjourn and all were in favor as they couldn’t wait to open gifts.
Gifts were awarded and stolen. Tom A. left the happiest with Maggie a close second.

Merry Christmas to all and good night.

Mark

Happy New Year!

Guess it’s my turn to put in some thoughts also! Remember, dues run from January to December, so if you joined part way through the year, your dues ran through December 2006. Dues were increased to $20 a year and include the club calendar. If you cannot make it to the meeting, please mail your dues to the club address.

Thanks to Brenda and Dave S for their work on the calendar. Dave Schorey was the lucky winner of a year’s membership by completing and returning the survey.

If you have an ad in the want ads, please check to see if you want to continue it. If you would like to place an ad, please give me the information and I will include it.

If you have ideas for newsletter articles, have a question about your car that you would like to have answered, please let me know and we will try to find something on it. If you wish, you could write an article about your car, or what got you interested in Mustangs and we could put that in the newsletter with a picture of your car on the front cover on with the article.

See you Tuesday, January 9 at Luther Family Ford.

Colleen