March 2016 MEMBER OF THE MONTH DON TAYLOR 2016 OFFICERS PRESIDENT CHRIS VALENTINO 817-247-9204 shelbee350@aol.com VICE PRESIDENT Drew Peterson 602-410-5255 Pending e-mail SECRETARY Alyce Ancell 480-983-2510 R.ancell@q.com TREASURER Ethel Marques 480-654-6287 tinytubes@cox.net SGT. AT ARMS Sarah Talahongva Sa.tala05@gmail.com It s an honor to be chosen as the member of the month. I have greatly enjoyed my time in the club and getting to know a great bunch of people who share my enthusiasm for all things Mustang. I started with Mustangs in high school in West Texas, when I had a 66 coupe. It was Nightmist blue and a six-banger. Unfortunately, the car was destroyed by a drunk driver (not me, it was parked) on Halloween night in 1986. Later, I had an 86 Mustang. Until recently, I was driving a 2005 GT convertible, until I sold it to buy my wife a truck. She misses the Mustang almost as much as I do. My current Mustang has not been on the road in at least 30 years. It s a 66 C- code convertible, which seems to have more rust than solid metal at the moment. It came from the factory in Silver Blue with a blue and white deluxe interior. Someday (hopefully sooner rather than later) it will be beautiful again. Thank you, Don
COPPERSTATE INFORMATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016 Dan Martorano 602-437-8177 JoAnn Martorano 480-969-7884 Paul Marcantonio Greg Nelson 562-673-4502 Frank Crockett 480-518-1230 Becky Field 480-813-6838 Don Taylor 602-317-9623 BOARD ALTERNATES : Richard Pender 480-243-3303 Ethan Peterson 602-619-5039 CHIEF JUDGE: Chris Valentino 817-247-9204 WELCOMING COMMITTEE: Becky Field 480-813-6838 AZ AUTOMOBILE HOBBYIST COUNCIL : Tom Martin 602-621-0590 NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Chris Valentino 817-247-9204 shelbee350@aol.com CLASSIFIED and EVENTS: Open Position WEBMASTER: Greg Nelson greg_j_nelson@msn.com MCA REPRESENTATIVE: Chris Valentino 817-247-9204 CLUB MERCHANDISE: Becky Field 480-813-6838 PARADE COORDINATOR: Fabian Pugliese 602-339-3183 CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER: Greg Nelson greg_j_nelson@msn.com CLUB WEBSITE: www.copperstatemustangclub.com 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 85076. Be sure to contact an officer or board member for the many benefits of belonging to The Copperstate Mustang Club!
MEETING MINUTES Board Meeting - 02/04/2016 Officers Present: Chris Valentino, Drew Peterson, Ethel Marques, Sarah Talahongva, Alyce Ancell Board Members Present: Dan Martorano, Becky Field, Greg Nelson, Don Taylor, Frank Crockett JoAnn Martorano, Alternate Richard Pender Meeting opened by President Chris. Treasurer report was given by Ethel Chris and members talked about Jackson Auction and difficulty finding MCA booth. Trailer repairs will be talked about at general meeting (tentative repairs Feb 20). Tires on trailer are bad. Motion by Richard seconded by Dan to get new tires was passed. Becky reported breakfast supplies will be purchased just before the meeting. Bob reported things are ok for the coming cruise to Miami. Dan will bring club radios. Club now has 11 current members in MCA. Tax return for club will be handled by JoAnn. JoAnn and Becky will check out plans for Spring Fling show to be at AZ Community Church. Information from church sounded good. Dan wants to check out the college before final decision is made. Show will be all muscle car show, entry $25, 20 plus trophies. Total budgeted amount $2500. Motion was made by Becky to approve these items, it was seconded and passed. More discussion at the breakfast general meeting. 3 rd Friday events will be changed to Second Tuesday Taco Tuesday! Meeting place Café Rio at Baseline and Gilbert. (SW Corner). General Meeting - 02/14/2016 Officers Present: Chris Valentino, Drew Peterson, Alyce Ancell, Ethel Marques, Sarah Talahongva Board Members Present: Dan Martorano, JoAnn Martorano, Greg Nelson, Ethan Peterson, Paul Marcantonio, Becky Field and alternate Richard Pender. Meeting opened by Chris after the breakfast. Treasurer report was given by Ethel. Discussion on the happening at Barrett Jackson Auction was enjoyed by all. Tim worked in the MCA booth. A cruise in for Tuesday nights will start next month on second Tuesday. We will gather starting after 6 at Café Rio SW corner of Gilbert and Baseline. March 8 th. Those still interested can still meet 3 rd Wednesday at Nicantoni s (Warner and Gilbert). Third Friday, Fed. 19 th, will gather at 5 & Diner near Missouri and Camelback. Bob reported on the upcoming cruise to Miami on Feb 27 th Sat. At this date 11 cars signed up to participate. Spring Show for Copperstate Mustang Club will be held at Mesa Community College. Dan has made the arrangements with the college. Everyone is encouraged to sign up and participate in the show. This will be a muscle car show and not be exclusive for Mustangs. Date for show is April 9 th. Tim reported on the MCA 40 th celebration show to be held in Indianapolis laborday week end.
Pancake Breakfast Recap PANCAKES IN THE PARK Another grand CMC event occurred on February 14 th valentine day. It was our annual pancake picnic at the North Mountain Preserve in Phoenix amid sunny skies and warm weather. About 52 Club members and guests turned out with 20 Mustangs. Our Club provided the pancakes, sausage and bacon that were cooked on site by Becky, Paul, Dan and Larry. Dan served up the coffee and supplied logistic support while JoAnn, Jim and guest Jo- Ann carved the grapefruit imported from the Martorano home orchard. Tom Martin administered games for our entertainment. Game winners were awarded attractive prizes. Picnic attendees voted for their TOP TEN Mustang choices in the parking lot. Gold Medals were awarded to Phyllis, Catherine, Ron, Gary, Joice, Bill, JoAnn, Sarah, Rich and Jack. President Chris chaired the February business meeting among the ramada picnic tables. Thanks Beck and company for putting it all together.
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Cruise To Miami Recap Cruising to Miami What a beautiful spring day it was on Feb 27. Leaving from Mesa we drove 165 miles. We had 11 cars, most of which were Mustangs, raring to go. We caravanned East onus 60 having no problem with traffic lights or Renaissance traffic. In Superior, we headed south and traveled through mountains, valleys and beautiful mountain curvy countryside with full bloom of spring flowers and cactus shinning all the way. After making an emergency necessary break, we continued to a vista overlook which was a site to see for all. Pictures taken and snack eaten, we drove to Globe and then Miami. Parking spots were saved for us on the street in front of the Soda Pops ice cream parlor. Everyone went into the old time shop and ordered just what they wanted from malts, cones, sundaes, pies, or brownie sundaes and much more. Conversations were going on all over from the stools at the counter to the booths. When refreshment were gone, several when to check out the local shops and antique stores before heading home.. Great trip for all.
Spring Show Registration
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Mar 3 Copperstate Board Meeting at Berge Ford 6:45pm all members welcome to attend. Mar 8 Mar 12 Mar 13 Mar 13 Mar 16 Mar 18 Mar 19 Apr 9 Apr 7 Apr 10 Apr 23 2nd Tuesday - Taco Tuesdays - Cafe Rio Mexican Grill - Meet between 6pm-6:30pm - 1939 E Baseline Rd Gilbert, AZ. 33rd Annual St Patrick s Day Parade; Convertibles needed at 8am. Meet 3rd St. from Virginia to Sheridan, Sheridan from 3rd St. to 7th St and Ashland from 3rd St. to Central Route: 3rd St. South from Sheridan to Moreland. Contact Fabian Pulgiese for more information Monthly Club Meeting at 1pm at Mount of Olives Church 3546 E Thomas Rd. We will have snack/deserts to enjoy during the meeting. Fords on 4th, Fourth Ave Tucson, AZ. Go to http://www.southernarizonamustangclub.org/ to register. 3rd Wednesday at Nicantoni s Pizza: Come out and have a slice of pizza and discuss Mustangs. Northeast corner of McQueen and Warner Roads in Gilbert. 1430 W Warner Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233. 3rd Friday on the West Side: Location to be determined. Those on the west side, please offer a suggestion. Catch A Wave Car Show - Kiwanis Park, 5201 S Mill Avenue, Tempe: 10am-2pm: 12th Annual "Greatest Show on Grass' with 22 classes for judging - dash plaques; Theme - Celebrating America - front row all red, white and blue cars and trucks; good food; good music; 50/50; raffle ticket prizes; silent auction; great exhibitors. Copperstate Mustang Club s Spring Fling Car Show 2016 - See flyer in this month s newsletter for details. Copperstate Board Meeting at Berge Ford 6:45pm all members welcome to attend. Monthly Club Meeting at 1pm at Mount of Olives Church 3546 E Thomas Rd. We will have snack/deserts to enjoy during the meeting. Route 66 License Plate Drive & 90th Anniversary Show: Mesa River View Park, 2330 W Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa; 9am-3pm May 29 34th Annual Mustang Enchantment Show Hosted by the Rio Grande Mustang Club, Albuquerque, NM. More information at www.riograndemustangs.org Jun 3-5 2016 2016 MCA National Show - Reno, NV: Hosted by the Reno Mustang Car Club. More information to follow at http://www.renomustangcarclub.com/ Sep 1-4 2016 MCA 40th Anniversary Show: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN. More information including hotels at: http://www.mca40th.com/ May 12-14 2017 2018 MCA National Show - Hoof Beats in the Desert - Tucson, AZ: Hosted by the Old Pueblo Mustang Club. Casino Del Sol Hotel & Casino. More information to follow
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