MEMBER OF THE MONTH. July 2012 PHYLLIS PETRONE AT LAST!! 2012 OFFICERS

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1 July OFFICERS PRESIDENT JEFF MINX MEMBER OF THE MONTH PHYLLIS PETRONE AT LAST!! In 1965, a straight 6-cylinder, blue with a white hard top came into my life. It was love at first sight and this love affair has continued all my life. It remained in the family for 13 years ( I gave it to my sister when I purchased another vehicle). Through the years I had passing thoughts about another Mustang. Then I met Scott Nett and Franklin & Nancy Nickerson. They told me of the Copperstate Mustang Club, of which they were members. They also said I didn t have to own one to join. The idea of owning a Mustang again came into my mind and STAYED. VICE PRESIDENT Don Cook doncookptbs@msn.com SECRETARY Becky Field beckyfield@q.com TREASURER JoAnn Martorano jdmartorano@yahoo.com SGT. AT ARMS Sarah Talahongva talahongva05@yahoo.com I enjoyed being a member of the club, and an opportunity presented itself to own a mustang. In 2009, Dan Martorano had a 289 V8 Coupe in his shop. I saw it in all its glory. I was in the Mustang groove again! I had to have it! Dan has done a wonderful restoration job and has tolerated all my suggestions for additions. My husband suggested power disc brakes and rack and pinion steering, which Dan installed along with electric door locks, an alarm, keyless entry, electric windows, 10 disk CD player, and an IPod port.

2 COPPERSTATE INFORMATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Phyllis Petrone Dan Martorano Tom Martin Jerry Young Chris Valentino Doris Minx BOARD ALTERNATES John Valencia Wayne Sloan RACING DIVISION COORDINATOR Andy Sievers CHIEF JUDGE Chris Valentino WELCOMING COMMITTEE Becky Field AZ AUTOMOBILE HOBBYIST COUNCIL Tom Martin NEWSLETTER EDITOR Chris Valentino CLASSIFIED and EVENTS Scott Nett NEWSLETTER TECHNICAL ADVISOR Hank Gallo WEBMASTER Jeff Zakutney MCA REPRESENTATIVE N/A CLUB MERCHANDISE Becky Field PARADE COORDINATOR Fabian Pugliese CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER Patrick Sweeney Hank Gallo CLUB WEBSITE The Mustang Mirror is a monthly publication of the Copperstate Mustang Club, Inc. Submission deadline is the 2nd Wednesday of every month and can be sent to the club PO Box 50309, Phoenix AZ Be sure to contact an officer or board member for the many benefits of belonging to The Copperstate Mustang Club!

3 MEETING MINUTES Executive Board Meeting 06/06/2012 President Jeff Minx called the meeting to order. All officers and board members were present with the exception of Don Cook who was excused. Berge Ford is planning an introduction of their Colt 305 on June 28 th. Car of the month- Check with Ron and JoAnn Johnson to see if they would like to be the car/member of the Month. The AAHC Board will meet June 27 th at 7 pm at Denny s on the NW Corner of 23 rd Ave & Northern. Their regular meetings start again on the second Tuesday in September at Sanderson Ford. Muscle Car TV is set for now on cars for their 1 st TV Series. Will contact again when they need more cars. Becky Field asked for $300 for the Ice Cream Social on June 23 rd. Motion was made and seconded and carried to advance the funds. Jeff checked into the movie Delivered and they said it was not family oriented so we will not be screening at a meeting. There was much discussion about the Fall Show which will be October 20 or 27 and the various board members will be checking several venues. Dan talked about a GCC Car Show and a possible date of November 10 th. Next Board meeting will be June 27 th at 6:30 pm at Berge Ford. General Meeting 06/10/2012 President Jeff Minx called the meeting to order. All officers and board members are in attendance. JoAnn Martorano reported that there is $6, in the treasury. New Members and guest Lauren Linville was a guest. Member of the Month for June is Jo and Wes Young. A certificate and a gift card for Cold Stone Creamery was presented to them. Past members of the month (Patrick Lynch and Gene Probasco are not present again. Cars of the month are again being displayed at Berge Ford. Muscle Car TV already has enough cars for their 1 st series but will contact us again when they need more. Ice Cream Social will be held on June 23 rd from 6 9 pm at Mount of Olives Lutheran Church. Tom Martin gave a report on AAHC. They are having a board meeting on June 27 7 pm to discuss strategy for dealing with the proposed toll roads. Dave Jacobelli spoke about the 50 th Anniversary of Mustang and MCA planning to split the country. He encouraged all MCA members in the club to contact them to protest this action. The date also happens to be Easter weekend. Dan Martorano talked about the Car Show at GCC in November. CMC needs someone to take over being Club Historian for Gary Ellsworth. Berge planning a special event on June 28 th to unveil their new Colt 305 The board is working on venue and date for the Fall Show in October. Chevie Neeper reported that 12 people joined the trip to Verde Canyon. See the newsletter calendar for coming events or check the web club.com.. June refreshments were furnished by Phyllis Petrone. The 50/50 drawing of $31.00 was won by Doris Minx. There being no further business to discuss, meeting adjourned. Kevin Stapleton 2009 White/Blue Shelby

4 New Colt 305 Mustang Armed with 305 horses, the COLT 305 is truly worthy of the Mustang name. Fire up the all-aluminum dual-over head-cam 3.7L engine, and one thing that s sure to race is your heart rate. Twin independent variable camshaft timing means maximum acceleration through all 6 gears and the custom race inspired X-pipe dual exhaust strikes the right tone. In every way, the most powerful Mustang V6 ever produced is one true Mustang. MECHANICAL 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 with 6,500 rpm and 280lb.- ft of 4,250 rpm 6-Speed Transmission 19 Machined Painted Aluminum Wheels P255/40R19 Performance Rated Tires 3.31 Gear Ratio Limited Slip Rear Differential X-Pipe Exhaust with Custom Tuned Dual Axle Back Performance Mufflers SVT Engineered Suspension with Unique Strut Tower Brace Unique Tuned Front and Rear Sway Bars Unique Electronic Stability Control Calibration System Unique 4-Wheel Disc Anti-Lock Brake System with Performance Friction Carbon Metallic Front Brake Pads APPEARANCE LeMans-styled racing stripes extended over the hood, roof, and trunk Matching side stripes with COLT 305 nomenclature Aluminum Console Plaque with Limited Edition Serial Numbering Aluminum Engine Plaque with Limited Edition Serial Numbering High Performance UV Reflecting Window Tint Gloss Black Painted Mirrors NOTICE: If you paid your dues and did not fill out your application, please call Becky Field and give her the check number to assure that you continue to receive your newsletter.

5 Member of the Month Cont d Dan then added head rests and 3-point seat belts. He even added a cut out of a horse head on the threshold of the door that lights up, WOW!! That along with the magnificent paint job, a great Pony Package and big tires really makes this an impressive Mustang. Sweet Filly has already garnished 2 trophies. I am just afraid that if I ask Dan for anything else on the car, he ll change his phone number! He was wonderful to deal with. I want to thank him so much for all he has done! I also wish to thank all the members that also worked on Sweet Filly as well as all the suggestions they made. This is a wonderful club and I m so glad I m part of it!

6 Verde Canyon Weekend Wrap Up The final count was 10 as we headed north on I-17 for our first stop, breakfast at Rock Springs Cafe. The new owners have added a large gift shop, working bar with entertainment in the evening, but the food is still good and pies still the best (so I hear). Fun place to walk around, had farm grown produce, llama rugs, wind chimes etc. Arrived Best Western Cottonwood about 12:30 and met up with Nancy & Franklin Nickerson who had come in from Sedona earlier. Brian the desk clerk checked us all in as our rooms were ready. We had main floor, pool facing, all together which was a welcome surprise. Dan/Jo Ann Martorano, Bob/Alyce Ancell, Jeff/Doris Minx, Bill Godwin & Sharon, Tom Martin & I made up the total of 12. Weather was pretty nice there, mid 90 s, so a few of us headed up to Jerome for a look around. Big crowd but nice to be there. We had to save the Douglas Mansion tour for another time. About 5:30 we drove a few miles to The Blazin M Ranch. Rode a tram around the grounds, did a bit of shopping, sat under trees until the dinner bell at 6:30. Our long bench/table was 3rd row/middle from the stage. Western bar b que ribs & chicken with all the trimmings was served from a quick moving line with beverages on the table and waiters serving as much additional as you wanted. Western entertainment after that was fun with the Ghost Rider riding his horse around the building wrapping it up.tom headed to the photo shop for the Doc Holliday look a like pic. Sunday morning we enjoyed comp full breakfast at Best Western, sat around the pool then Tom found a huge garage sale to explore. A lot went. On to Clarkdale & Verde Canyon Train Depot. They've moved a train car onto the grounds to hold a most interesting museum. All Aboard the Yuma First Class Car for the 2hour trip to Perkinsville with Plenty of appetizers (wings/cheese/ veggies/caesar salad/brownies/finger sandwiches). The outside car was getting a bit warm so most settled in for the 2hour return to the depot. Didn't see the normal fish/eagles/blue herons. Just a bit too late. We parted ways then, some headed back to Rock Springs Cafe for a quick bite. Everything went well, no mishaps.. Fun time for all I hope. Chevie

7 Verde Canyon Weekend Wrap Up

8 History Our organization was formed in 1973 to combat and support, good and bad legislation. We have proudly served the HOBBYIST of Arizona for over three decades and have been very effective in beating back the constant, year after year, threats that could severely injure our HOBBY or completely destroy it. We have been on the job as your watchdog for our HOBBY,to take on the challenges of, scrappage proposals, new vehicular taxes, aggressive zoning laws, anti-cruising efforts and many other issues that would harm our HOBBY. Our organization has a great history of clout, based on the hobbyists we represent. In the past, the AAHC has fought the 4% sales tax between private owners put in by Gov. Ev. Mecham in 89 and is responsible for the 15 year exemption for classic cars with collector insurance. That has been in effect for 3 years after a 5 year struggle with the EPA. Recently the AAHC helped with a compromise allowing the age exemption for older cars to be raised from 1966 to This will go into effect after EPA approval. PLEASE JOIN NOW!!! We are requesting for your club to join the AAHC now and be a part of our clout. We hope to see you at our meeting first Monday of each month meeting as a new or renewed club member. The dues are $15 for individual members, $30 for small clubs (under 25 members) and $40 for large clubs (25 or more members). Please print the application form and send with your check today dues form (coming soon) Important Notice: The AAHC is taking a strong stand against Toll Roads in AZ FREE ROADS for FREE PEOPLE AAHC Summer Board Meetings are on last Wednesday of June, July and August at 7:00 PM at Denny's, 2360 W Northern Ave. in Phoenix.(June 27, July 25, August 29) For more information visit our website The AAHC would like to extend a huge thank you to our legislative liaison, Bill Gilmore. He was instrumental in passing a compromise emission test exemption bill SB1324, sponsored by Senator Antenori of Tucson, that will change the automatic exemption for emission testing from 1966 to Gov. Jan Brewer has already signed the bill and it will go into effect as soon as the EPA signs off on it. That may take a year or two. National Collector Car Appreciation Day JULY 13th Lawmakers Acknowledge Importance of Collection and Restoration of Collector Cars The U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 452 (S. Res. 452) at the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) designating July 13, 2012 as Collector Car Appreciation Day. The date marks the third commemoration in what has become an annual event to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

9 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jul 8 Jul 20 Aug 4 Aug 8 Aug 12 Aug 17 Aug 25 Sep 5 Sep 7-9 Sep 9 Sep 21 Sep 23 Sep Oct 6 Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: 1:00pm at the Community Hall of The Mount of Olives Church; 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix. We meet the second Sunday of each month at this location. Come out and enjoy yourself. Click here for a map. Third Friday gathering--culver S: 825 E Camelback Rd, Phx; we will meet at 6pm; enjoy a nice meal with other pony people; yes it will be hot, but we have to eat. Watson Lake 37 th Annual Prescott Antique Auto Club Car Show: all makes/models; 3101 Watson Lake Rd, Prescott; 7am to 3pm; call Jim or paacevent@yahoo.com for info. Copperstate Mustang Club Board Meeting: meet at 6:30pm at Berge Ford, new car side, upstairs; come out and see what your Board is doing/planning; all are welcome; if questions, contact a Board member. Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: 1:00pm at the Community Hall of The Mount of Olives Church; 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix. We meet the second Sunday of each month at this location. Come out and enjoy yourself. Click here for a map. Third Friday gathering at Freddy s Frozen Custard & Steak-burger: 4929 W Bell Rd (Bell Rd & 51 st Ave); see you there starting at 6pm to share food and stories; many other cars on display as well; let s not let a little warm weather keep us from enjoying ourselves. Thunder Car Show: this show is at Grand Canyon Valle Airport, 555 S State Route 64, Valle, AZ; 8am- 5pm; all makes models; call or info@valleairport.com for entry form go to or Copperstate Mustang Club Board Meeting: meet at 6:30pm at Berge Ford, new car side, upstairs; come out and see what your Board is doing/planning; all are welcome; if questions, contact a Board member. Route 66 Car Show-Flagstaff: I know it is early, but get this date on your calendar. Open to first 425 entries. All makes and models. Get out of the heat and enjoy Northern Arizona. Many club members attend this event. Go to or contact John Many of Copperstate Club members will be staying at the Ramada West 2755 W Woodlands Village Blvd, There is a block of rooms reserved under Copperstate Mustang Club and to reserve a room at our rate of $70 plus tax, call the Ramada, ask for a room reserved under Copperstate Mustang Club and change the name to yours and give them your credit card to hold the room. Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: 1:00pm at the Community Hall of The Mount of Olives Church; 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix. We meet the second Sunday of each month at this location. Come out and enjoy yourself. Click here for a map. Third Friday at In-N-Out Burger; US 60 and Stapley Dr; come out and enjoy yourself with other club members; the weather will be cooling off and it is time to get out and drive; we will start showing up at 5:30 to 6pm; hope to see you there. Mustangs at the Queen Mary: 16 th Annual show at the Queen Mary in Long Beach; this is a great show put on by the Beach Cities Mustang Club; for more info and registration go to Run to the Pines: Pinetop, AZ; this is always a fun show with the cars parked on the grass at the Pinetop Lakes Country Club; show is 8am to 4pm on Saturday and 8am to 12pm on Sunday; $35/entry, pre 1973 only; show limited to first 550 entries; for more info go to calendarofevents.htm or contact Bob Gates or rgates2@hotmail.com to obtain a registration. 18 th Annual Just Cruis n Car Show: all makes/models; 100 W 2 nd St, Downtown Winslow; 8am to 4pm; for info Richard

10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct 7 Oct 10 Oct 13 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct 19 Nov 3 Nov 7 Nov 10 Nov 10 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov Nov 16 Dec 21 Mustangs by the Bay: Mustang Club of San Diego presents this event; must pre-register for this show; $30; must be postmarked by Sept 26; for more info rgregory6261@gmail.com or go to for registration. Copperstate Mustang Club Board Meeting: meet at 6:30pm at Berge Ford, new car side, upstairs; come out and see what your Board is doing/planning; all are welcome; if questions, contact a Board member. Cruise on Central: Park Central Mall is the location; 1-9pm; $10 entry fee; for more info Nancy Cars for Charity 2012: hosted by Our Lady of Joy and the Knights of Columbus; N Pima Rd, Carefree; 8am to 3pm; $35 early fee; all makes models; for info Fred Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: 1:00pm at the Community Hall of The Mount of Olives Church; 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix. We meet the second Sunday of each month at this location. Come out and enjoy yourself. Click here for a map. Third Friday gathering--culver S: 825 E Camelback Rd, Phx; we will meet at 6pm; enjoy a nice meal with other pony people; this is the time of year to get out and enjoy; hope to see many of you there. Copperstate Mustang Club Annual Pizza Party: more info to follow; this is a free event to current club members. Copperstate Mustang Club Board Meeting: meet at 6:30pm at Berge Ford, new car side, upstairs; come out and see what your Board is doing/planning; all are welcome; if questions, contact a Board member. Rails, Rods & Steel Wheels: hosted by Foundation for Mesa Parks & Rec; 526 E Main St, Mesa (Pioneer Park); 10am to 3pm; for info Jim th Annual Black Canyon Car Show: all makes/models; S Old Black Canyon Hwy; Black Canyon City; 10am to 2pm; for info Robert or bcothern04@msn.com. 9 th Annual Ahwatukee Car & Motorcycle Show: all makes/models; 10am to 4pm; 4700 W Warner Rd, Phx; for info Lisa or lrobinson@ahwatukeehoa.com. Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: 1:00pm at the Community Hall of The Mount of Olives Church; 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix. We meet the second Sunday of each month at this location. Come out and enjoy yourself. Click here for a map. Goodguys 15 th Southwest Hot Rod & Custom Car Nationals: held at Westworld of Scottsdale; customs, hot rods, muscle cars, trucks thru 1972; $45 for current Goodguy members; go to for more info or to register. No Third Friday due to Holidays. No Third Friday due to Holidays.

11 Hot Night / Cool Treats On Saturday, June 23 rd, 42 brave souls got together at Mount of Olives Lutheran Church for the Annual Ice Cream Social. There were enough variety of treats to please any palette, including Banana Splits, Root Beer Floats, Hot Fudge Brownie Sundaes, Caramel Sundaes, Butterscotch Sundaes, Pineapple Sundaes, Strawberry Sundaes and various other soft drinks. We also had Brownie Pecan cookies courtesy of Phyllis Petrone. The church is a nice place to have our Ice Cream Social because we have air conditioning and it is easy to enjoy each other s company and swap stories. CLASSIFIED ADS Wanted Wanted, a or Mustang for a first time owner. Must have a good body, and clear AZ or CA title. If it needs some paint, interior, driveline work, that would be ok. Please no past major rust issues or accidents. Please call Bill

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