January/February 2019 Mustang Tales Newsletter of the Reno Mustang Car Club Event Schedule In This Issue RMCC Events 1 President Message 2 Membership Notes 2 In Memory 3 Archive Artifacts 4 Christmas Party 5-7 Coffee Clutch 8 Upcoming Events 9 Officer Roster 10 Advertising 11-12 Feb. 11 Monday Feb. 16 Saturday Mar. 11 Monday RMCC General Meeting 6:00 pm covered dish. Bring something to share. 6:30 meeting begins. South Valley Library, 15650 Wedge Pkwy, Reno. Cruise to Wigwam Restaurant 255 Main St, Fernley, NV Meet at Summit Racing, 960 Glendale Ave, Sparks at 12:45 pm. Leave Summit at 1:00 pm sharp. Arriving at Wigwam at 1:30 pm. There is plenty of parking. If you aren t attending the February meeting, please be sure to notify us so we can give the restaurant an accurate count. RMCC General Meeting 6:00 pm covered dish. Bring something to share. 6:30 meeting begins. South Valley Library, 15650 Wedge Pkwy, Reno. Classified Ads 13-14 A membership application is included in the back of this newsletter. Note the meeting times, dates, and locations. Arrive at 6:00pm for food and 6:30pm for the meeting. Bring your own plate, silverware, and drink.
Page 2 WSLETTER TITLE Message From The President Welcome to Reno, where it snows one minute, and the sun is shining the next. I am hoping for blue skies and the bloom of beautiful cars out and about involved in our many activities. Speaking of activities, a big thank you to all the members who were patient enough to spend the time making out a calendar for our 2019 RMCC activities. For those that were not in attendance, we are bringing back our progressive dinners this year. If you would like to be a host/hostess for one of our stops, please let us know. In May we have a cruise planned to Raley Field in Sacramento, CA, to meet up with our friends at the Golden Hills Mustang Club and root on our own Reno Aces against their Sacramento River Cats. Don t miss out on this one. We have special seating and parking for our Mustangs! I look forward to another fun year of cruising and car shows! Bonnie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Membership This is a new year. Membership dues are payable now. Please get your money to Christina ASAP. As of the last meeting, we had 33 members and 52 cars. We know there s more of you out there. (and we re watching you..)
Page 3 WSLETTER TITLE In Memory of Reno Mustang Car Club Members By Bonnie Moffett Fred Connor While many of the newer members will not know who Fred is, I felt it important to include him in the list of our recently lost members. Fred was a long-time member of the Reno Mustang Car club from the mid 1990 s until 2011. He and his wife Peggy were very active members and attended most all of the RMCC activities and meetings. Fred owned a 1967 Mustang that he inherited from his Mother and won many trophies at RMCC and other car shows. Fred spent much time at the National Automobile Museum in Reno as a volunteer. When he sold his Mustang, around the age of 80, he was active with the VFW in Reno. Fred passed away November 3 rd, 2018 just days shy of his 90 th birthday. Fred s obituary asks that we Raise a glass of Bushmills and wish him a pleasant rest. Larry Roten Reno Mustang Car Club had the good fortune to have had Larry and his wife Sue as members. Larry always showed up with his bright red 1997 Mustang Cobra and a warm smile on his face. He and Sue attended many meetings and activities with their precious little pups. Larry was devoted to his family and the Mustang club. Dennis Romeo There are many things I could tell you about Dennis Romeo s time with RMCC; his life s journey and his personality. But that would take up the entire newsletter and then some. Dennis and Linda received their 20-year service pins at the RMCC 2018 Christmas party. The photo above tells the most important things about Dennis. In a nutshell, he was a loving and devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather and Best Friend. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Page 4 WSLETTER TITLE From the RMCC Archives Contributed by Kathleen Clemence, Historian Reno Gazette-Journal, Thursday, February 23, 1989 Reno Gazette-Journal, Saturday, January 13, 1990 Reno Gazette-Journal, Wednesday, December 29, 1999
Page 5 WSLETTER TITLE Christmas, 2018 Most of the photos by Maya Roy
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Page 8 Coffee Clutch Photos by Larry Pierotti This gathering proves that our Mustangs are meant to be driven, despite the season. It was rather chilly this day, but that didn t keep the Reno Mustang Car Club at home. Keep your eyes open for the next Coffee Clutch. I picked up a hitch-hiker the other day, seemed like a nice guy. After a few miles he asked me if I wasn't afraid that he might be a serial killer? I told him the odds of two serial killers being in the same car was extremely unlikely.
Page 9 Upcoming Activities At the last meeting, the club discussed numerous activities for the upcoming year. The following list contains many of the ideas discussed. Some them have hard dates, while others are still tentative. Many of the tentative dates need someone to coordinate them. Many only require a head count and a call to the host to let them know we re coming. Please step up for the tentative activities and mark your calendar for the others. We are not limited to only these activities. We will add others as the year progresses. Keep in touch and don t miss anything. Set Activities Feb. 16, Saturday Wigwam Restaurant, Fernley, NV. (See Event Calendar on Page 1 for details) March 14, Thursday National Automobile Museum, Second Thursday Talk. Time to be determined. Free to all RMCC members (be sure your dues are paid up). Followed by dinner at Bertha Miranda s, across the street from the museum. April 17, Wednesday Mustang s Birthday Cruise. Details to be determined, but it will be a cruise to Alturas and Likely. May 5, Sunday Cruise to Raley s Field in Sacramento. Meet with the Golden Hills Mustang Club and attend the baseball game between the Reno Aces and the Sacramento River Cats. There will be special parking for Mustangs and special seating for us. Price, $28.00 each, including parking. May 18, Saturday 35 th Annual Biggest Little Car Show, Suisun Waterfront, Sacramento. Hosted by the Golden Hills Mustang Club. 9:00am to 3:00pm, registration at 7:00am. June 1, Saturday Rockin Street Hop car show. Tamarack Junction. Details to be determined. Tentative Activities Progressive Dinner Sept 21 JT Basque dinner April 6 Fernley Pool July 13 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I m beginning to think I will never be old enough to know better.
Page 10 2017 RMCC Officers (* indicates elected positions) President* Bonnie Moffett (775) 424-3546 redhawkdesigns@sbcglobal.net Vice President* Gary Pavone gpavone@charter.net Secretary* Barbara Stapleton (775) 745-6974 barrbiestapleton@gmail.com Treasurer* Carol Hume (775) 622-2384 alohamustang50@hotmail.com Sergeant at Arms* Jeff Miller (775) 846-1482 jefferymiller3624@yahoo.com Past President Ron Wheeler (775) 323-1362 rdwmustangs@hotmail.com Membership Christina Gill (775) 358-8100 shortygirl1967@aol.com Newsletter Brent Hume (775) 622-5998 alohamustang50@hotmail.com Apparel Activities Webmaster David Ramsey (775) 852-0847 dramsey@neko.com Publicity Chairman Historian Kathleen Clemence Car Show Committee Richard Channel Harold Moody Darold Roy Chief Judge Sunshine Chairman Charter Members Ron/Dianna Wheeler (775) 323-1362 rdwmustangs@hotmail.com
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Page 13 Member Classifieds 1971 Nova Engine, tires, interior all there, but is currently inoperable. $1,000 OBO Christina shortygirl1967@aol.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1989 Mustang LX Sport Convertible GT Package 95,850 original miles. V8, 5.0L, Automatic, White paint, red pinstripe, white top(new), red interior, with red boot cover. The original owner s manual still with car. No modifications done to the car with exception of new rims. Work recently completed: A/C newly recharged with refrigerant, new heavier duty radiator, fan blades, fan clutch. Complete tune-up, spark plugs ignition cables, spark plug wires, etc. Differential service and power steering service done. Equipment: A/C, power door locks, power windows, tilt steering wheel, power lumbar seats. Additional information: Vehicle in excellent condition, purchased in California, never been driven in snow. Here in Nevada has only been driven in good weather when sun is shining. Car only got sponge baths! Have records dating back 20 years. Price: $3,7500 jak2orte@gmail.com 408-710-5470
Page 14 FOR SALE 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra 130,522 miles, Fresh paint white with pearl blue, $8750 negotiable 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra 131,000 miles strong, fresh white with blue pearl paint modifications too numerous to list. $8750 negotiable Call Bob (775) 424-3546 / (775)250-6145
2019 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION RENO MUSTANG CAR CLUB PO BOX 12453 RENO, NV 89510 Membership type Please check one in eachsection: W REWING (From last year) RETURNING (From lapsed membership) MCA (Mustang Club of America) MEMBER NUMBER: SINGLE MEMBERSHIP ($20.00 per year) FAMILY MEMBERSHIP ($35.00 per year) COMPLIMENTARY CAPITAL FORD MEMBERSHIP ***PLEASE NOTE: IF 2019 DUES ARE PAID BEFORE 31 DEC 2018, $5.00 DISCOUNT. W MEMBERS AFTER JULY 1 ST ARE HALF- PRICE*** DO YOU WANT YOUR NA AND CONTACT INFORMATION INCLUDED IN A MEMBERSHIP LIST FOR ALL MEMBERS? NO EMAIL CELL# HOME# MUSTANG OWR (I own or have financial interest in a Ford Mustang) MUSTANG ENTHUSUAST (I have interest in Mustangs and wish to support purposes of RMCC) W MEMBER INFORMATION LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: If Family Membership SPOUSES NAME: FAMILY MEMBERS (under 18 living at home) STREET: CITY: STATE: ZIP: HOME PHO: CELL PHO(s): E-MAIL: Mustang(s) currently owned (use back for additional room) YEAR MODEL YEAR MODEL HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT RENO MUSTANG CAR CLUB? MEMBER(NAME) CAR SHOW FLIER INTERT MAGAZI WSPAPER RADIO OTHER All members and enthusiasts receive a name badge and newsletter. Only a Mustang Owner is eligible to run for or hold elective offices and to vote in elections. All members and enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in club functions, although participation is not mandatory. Dues are payable thirty (30) days from the beginning of the calendar year. Membership period is from January 1 to December31. DISCLAIMER I/We certify that the insurance coverage on my/our vehicle(s) operated at RMCC club functions is in compliance with at least the minimum set forth in the current edition of the applicable Nevada Revised Statutes and the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles Codes. It is understood that the Reno Mustang Car Club shall not be held liable or otherwise responsible for damage or loss to any vehicle or its content at any time. SIGNATURE DATE FOR RMCC USE ONLY: AMOUNT PAID: CASH CHECK # DATE: