June Meeting – June 14, 2005

6:33 Todd fumbled the meeting to order.

6:34:27 The Prez gaveled the meeting to order.

We started with introductions.

The minutes were accepted with threats.

The treasurer was MIA - where is our money?

Craig reports we are planning to buy a Fender sound system off Ebay for $669 - maybe - come to the next meeting for the answer.

20+ people were at the mid month cruising to the Galaxie Supper Club in Barnesville.

We had several members at the OK tire car show.  There were about 200 cars, some dust and dump trucks.

The Little Church Car Show in West Fargo was good and wet.  Plaques and Prizes for everyone.

Tim showed up - We have money.  Tim went to the All Ford show in Apple Valley, MN.   Good show - 90% Mustangs, some exotics.

The Valley City Show is this Saturday.  Those going will meet at the Highway Host in West Fargo at 8:00 and go as a group.  Good show in the park.  Entry is $20 with all you can eat during the day.  100+ cars.

There will be a cruise the nite before the Downtown Street Fari Show.  Craig promised good WX.

The Casselton Car show will be on the 22^nd of July.  Info at: www.casselton.com

Thre is a First Monday Cruise Nite at the Fargo A&W.

on June 18^th there will be a Vintage Mustang Owners Car show at Danza College in San Jose.
Info can be found at: www.mustangassociation.com

On June 30^th - July 3^rd the Shelby America club will host a national convention in Fontana California.
See www.norcal-saac.org for info.

We had a late newcomer, Ozzie with a '66 Mustang.  Welcome.

Advanced Auto will have a car show, 26^th of June from 12:00 till sometime.

Happy Birthday Colleen, let them eat cake.

Ummmm, Ummmmmmm, ice cream cake..........

Happy birthday and many more (Mustangs that is)

Hey Everyone,
It's summer....you know warm and chance of thunderstorms.  Haven't had the Mustang out much...have spent more time on the tractor and riding lawn mower!!

The club is now in the car show mode.  The next two months we have two major shows.  So bear with us as we try to make it through them.  Most of the time we survive the shows with only minor mental problems. Some of us require only depressant applications to remain as sane as we ever are.

We have noticed that we don't have a lot of car shows listed on our events page...so if you know of a car show coming up, please send us the information by e-mail, phone, or heaven forbid...letter.

On the 4^th I was over at the neighbor's chatting over his Ford pickup when I noticed the manifold looked wet.  Long story short, the accelerator pump was leaking.  Which brings up a point, CHECK your car BEFORE you drive them, in case there is a problem.  Gas leaks on a hot engine are a recipe for disaster.  A quick glance will many times tell you if there is a major problem.

That's all for now but remember we need help at the Street Fair and the All ford Car Shows.  If you can help please let someone on the committees know.

Hope to see everyone at the meeting and the upcoming car shows.

Elton and Colleen

Once again this year, Northstar Mustangs is sponsoring two activities for members of our club as well as all other classic car and vehicle enthusiasts on Friday and Saturday, July 15^th and 16^th.  These activities are part of the Downtown Street Fair, which annually draws more than 50,000 people to downtown Fargo for its three day run.  There have been some subtle changes in the Street Fair layout, the most noticeable is the relocation of the food court, which will be two blocks North on Broadway.  That move has allowed us to operate our own food "stand", compliments of fellow member Dean Skaflen of "no Name Meats" who has become this club's personal chef du jour....with no complaints from anyone.  More on that and other details at our meeting.

Last years Friday Evening Classic Car Cruise was an overwhelming success.  We anticipated about 25 vehicles and were overwhelmed by the 70 that eventually showed up.  This year's cruise is expanded to include a "poker run" and feature stops at selected supporters of out club in West Fargo, Fargo and Moorhead.  Final details are still being worked out but it looks like we will start at Sears, in the West acres Parking to.  Registration will be at that facility.   Registration will include directions for all the stops and additional information on how to win the poker hand.  Bring your appetite because the last two stops will include dinner at Vic's Bar at the Moorhead Center Mall followed by dessert at the Dairy Queen located at 402 North University Drive, Fargo.   Our hostess at the Dairy Queen is June Skari, mother of Matt, a fellow club member and our former president

The following morning, Saturday the 16^th, is the third annual Downtown Street Fair Car Show.   If there's one comment we hear each year it's the fact that we offer a venue that has many options you won't find anywhere else:  the option to choose sun, shade, green grass and wherever you choose be prepared to meet and greet lots and lots of interested people!  Last years show attracted more than 15,000 interested spectators and 160 registrants.  To this, add "Games to Go" for the kids which will be located in front of Island Park Swimming Pool, 400+ vendors at the Downtown Street Fair and the large choice of international foods served at the food courts, and you have an event that's hard to beat.

Once again, your car show and cruise committee ask for your help.  Tim will need people to assist him in the Friday Evening Car Cruise, he'll have definite explanations of those needs at our meeting on the 12^th.   In President Todd's letter he goes into more details of our needs at the car show, but briefly we'll need assistance in these areas:

The parking and at the end of the day, release of show vehicles

Members to take digital pictures of the cars, spectators and the venue

Members to "man" the food stand

Members to assist in the registration of vehicles

A volunteer to "man" the Northstar Mustangs information "booth"

At our meeting on te 12^th, you'll be able to hear more details on both events and also be able to volunteer your talents to help this club.  last year our hard work and visibility as a club at this event, led directly to eight new members!  Speaking on behalf of the committee of the Downtown Street Fair Car Show and Friday Evening Cruise, your efforts and assistance in making these events such a success are very much appreciated! -------------------------------Craig