Hidden Valley Commutator Newsletter of the Hidden Valley Model T Club, September 2015 The Hidden Valley Commutator is the newsletter of the Hidden Valley Model T Club. The newsletter is published monthly and distributed on-line to all connected members. The 2012 thru 2014 members of the HVMTC Board of Directors are: President (in Perpetuity) Doug Lested Vice Pres Mac MacPherson Tours Stephanie Terrell Treasurer Diane McPherson Secretary Karen Pepe Editor Tony Bowker Hidden Valley Model T Club PO Box 462314 Escondido, CA 92046-2314 Upcoming Events Wednesday 2 nd September - Dinner at Charlie's starting at 6 pm September 12th HVMTC Tour beginning at Mission Bay, over the Coronado Bridge, on to Imperial Beach and lunch somewhere there. Assembly at the boat ramp at Mission Bay at 9AM and leave at 9:30pm. Wednesday 7 October - Dinner at Charlie's starting at 6 pm October 10 th - HVMTC tour TBD October 17-18 th -MTFCSD speedster run will be out of Ramona, CA November 14 th HVMTC Tour - TBD Wednesday 4 th November - Dinner at Charlie's starting at 6 pm Wednesday 2 nd December - Dinner at Charlie's starting at 6 pm December 12 th Christmas lights tour February 6/7 th 2016 MTFCSD Overnight tour to the Holtville Carrot Festival September 2015 Hidden Valley Model T Club Commutator Page 1
Minutes for HVMTC General Meeting August 5, 2015 Held at Charlie's, Escondido Attendees: Doug Lested, Mac & Diane MacPherson, Merleen & Ken Magers, John & Karen Pepe, Vic & Stephanie Terrell, Warren Raps, Henry Keener, Virgil & Sharon White, Doug & Neta Anderson, Ann Tunnell, Jim McCleary, Jane & John Alling, Craig & Barbara French, Lou Schweizer (22) Start Time: 7:00 PM President Doug Lested opened the meeting, Warren Raps led the Pledge of Allegiance Old Business: There was no old business President s Report: Doug s car is close now at Mac s with hopes for maybe September touring Treasurer s Report: Diane reported we had $1,319.00 in the bank. Secretary s report: The minutes from the last meeting were approved, sight unseen because there was no newsletter. Tony s Report: Tony is on tour in Alaska Tour Chair: It was noted there has been a change in the Globe tour to August 22nd, it was decided that our tour would move to the 29 th. August 22 nd SDMTFC Inside tour of the Old Globe Theater at 11:00, or meeting in Santee at Histerical Auto Works in Santee at 9:00 August 29 th - HVMTC tour - A tour to San Clemente through Camp Pendleton. We will need RSVPs from those attending. Depart Performing Arts Center at 8:30a.m. or Melba Bishop Park at 10a.m. September 12 th HVMTC tour - Tour beginning at Mission Bay, over the Coronado Bridge, on to Imperial Beach and lunch somewhere there. Assembly at the boat ramp at Mission Bay at 9AM. No RSVP required. October 10 th - HVMTC tour TBD Stephanie has several ideas and will get back to us October 17-18 th -speedster run will be out of Ramona, CA October 23-25 th HCCA/SD/OC and Long Beach MTC Autumn leaf tour to Goffs (on the west of Laughlin off old Rte 66) Maybe to Oatman, etc., lots of dirt road driving. Based out of the Riverside Casino $95/per November 14 th TBD December 12 th Christmas lights tour February 7 th 2016 Overnight tour to the Holtville Carrot Festival (near El Centro) through the first two weeks in February. There are museums to tour and a possible BBQ on Saturday evening, Sunday to the Carrot Festival and another museum, driving back on Monday. April 14-16, 2016 Bakersfield tour and swap meet April 17-20 Tour to Death Valley Diane won an extra ticket for guessing National IPA Day, Warren won an extra ticket for guessing Nat l clown week, Stephanie won a ticket for guessing Nat Mustard week, Karen won for guessing Nat l psychic week, and Ken won for guessing Vesuvius Day. The Opportunity drawing of $37.50 was won by John Alling The meeting was adjourned about 7:50. Respectfully submitted, Karen September 2015 Hidden Valley Model T Club Commutator Page 2
Minutes for HVMTC General Meeting July 1, 2015 Held at Charlie's, Escondido Attendees: Tony Bowker, Doug Lested, Mac & Diane MacPherson, John & Karen Pepe, Vic & Stephanie Terrell, Lou Schweizer, Anne Tunnell, Richard & Twink Bumann, Dale & Eleanor Stanfield, Doug & Neta Anderson (16) Start Time: 7:00 PM President Doug Lested opened the meeting, Doug Lested led the Pledge of Allegiance Old Business: We discussed our tour to the Antique Steam Engine Museum, we had a great turnout, 9 from our club in Model Ts, 20 Ts at the museum. Stephanie attended a farm tour in Valley Center on the same weekend, and discussed her tour. President s Report: Doug s car is close and under construction again. With high hopes of touring in August Treasurer s Report: Diane reported we had $1,189.00 in the bank. Dues are pretty much paid by everyone The minutes from the last meeting were approved. Tony s Report: 7/18 at 10 a.m, there is an estate sale at Lee & Helen Pierce s. A lot of tools, clothes, hats, etc. On 8/29 there is an inside tour to the Old Globe Theater with the San Diego Model T club, lunch to follow. Discussed potential longer tours in February to Holtville (maybe put on by the San Diego club, and April to Death Valley the week after Bakersfield Swap Meet Tour Chair: Stephanie noted there were no tours in July July tours we have scheduled no July tours August 22 th SDMTFC tour Inside tour of the Old Globe Theater starting in Santee August 29 nd - HVMTC tour - A tour to San Clemente through Camp Pendleton. We will need RSVPs from those attending. Primarily a driving tour. September 12 th HVMTC tour - Tour beginning at Mission Bay, over the Coronado Bridge, on to Imperial Beach and lunch somewhere there. Assembly at the boat ramp at Mission Bay at 9AM. No RSVP required. October 10 th - HVMTC tour TBD may be a short tour, no trouble truck October 17 th -18 th speedster run will be out of Ramona, CA February 5 th - 8 th 2016 Overnight tour to the Holtville Carrot Festival (near El Centro). There are museums to tour and a possible BBQ on Saturday evening, Sunday to the Carrot Festival and another museum, driving back on Monday. April, 2016 - Overnight tour to Death Valley, will follow April 15 and the Bakersfield Swap Meet. Tony won an extra ticket for guessing World Population Day, Neta won an extra ticket for guessing the Pioneer Day, Tony won a ticket for guessing Air Conditioning Appreciation days, Karen won for guessing Bacon & Beans days, and Twink won for guessing Bikini Day. The Opportunity drawing of $22.50 was won by Tony who promptly gave his winnings to the club The meeting was adjourned about 7:50. Respectfully submitted, Karen September 2015 Hidden Valley Model T Club Commutator Page 3
(Editors note - I didn't have too much this month but here is a write up from the MTFCSD as about half the people who attended are members of the HVMTC) Old Globe Back Stage Tour 22 August As many of you know, John Chapman is the President of a senior softball league. One member of the league is a Senior Docent at the Old Globe Theater complex and John arranged a backstage visit for 22 August. We met at the Histerical Auto Works in Santee and we were somewhat disappointed when only three Ts showed up. The Pepes came down from Temecula, John Chapman in his Roaster, the Bowker's in the coupe and the Risings with truck and trailer from Ramona. Only three Model Ts, what is happening. It is very discouraging, while waiting, we summarized members don't want to drive their cars. The drive to Balboa Park was uneventful, lots of waves and smiles along the route. Once there, parking was easy and walked across to the theater complex. Several members showed up by the time we entered the theater, the admission fee was picked up by the club. During the initiation, four more showed for a total of seventeen.. We were shown the White circular theater, then under the stage, the control room, the costume room, under stage of the main theater, auditorium of the main theater and finally the open air theater. Quite eye opening, who knew it took so many people and effort to put half a dozen actors on a stage? Following the tour, we drove over to Radford's for lunch and then an easy drive back to Santee. A wonderful day out, thanks to John for organizing the trip and a "boo" to the members for not supporting this easiest of tours TonyB September 2015 Hidden Valley Model T Club Commutator Page 4
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Model T Ford Club of San Diego P.O Box 23324 San Diego CA 92193-3324 28th Annual Speedster Run October 17-18, 2015 The 28th Anniversary Annual Speedster Endurance Run and Low Land Tour will take place out of Ramona in San Diego county over the weekend of October 17-18. On Saturday there will be a short tour from the hotel to test out the cars followed by refreshments during the technical inspection. In the late afternoon we have been invited to the home of Cathy & Greg Rising for a BBQ. On Sunday the Speedsters embark on a hundred and twenty mile mountainous journey. Trouble trucks will be available for those unfortunate enough to break down. Each speedster will be inspected for conformity to published rules. These safety rules are included in the tour package, available site at: http://www.mtfcsd.com or by phone (760-789-3954) or email request to tonybowker@aol.com. The total tour fee of $85 for Speedsters includes refreshments and BBQ on Saturday. For Sunday, the fee includes coffee & donuts at the first checkpoint, soft drinks at the second checkpoint and a generous lunch for two after the run. Each participant will be awarded a patch commemorating this annual event for a perpetual trophy. Application forms are available as are the rules, safety rules and the inspection form on the club web site at www.mtfcsd.com Schedule of Events Date: Saturday October 17 in Ramona CA Time: 2:00 pm Event: Start of Saturday Tour Time: 4:00 pm Event: Technical inspection & refreshments Time: 5:00 pm Event: BBQ at the home of Cathy & Greg Rising Date: Sunday October 18 Time 8:10 am Event: Drivers Meeting Time 8:30 am Event Start of Run Time 2:00 pm Event: Lunch at nearby restaurant in Ramona For information and reservations contact: Speedster Run Coordinator Tony Bowker PO Box 23324 (760) 789-3954 San Diego, CA 92193-3324 or e-mail: tonybowker@aol.com Hotel reservations: RVs: Ramona Valley Inn Dos Picos Park 4th and Main, 17953 Dos Picos Park Road Ramona CA 92065 Ramona CA 92065 (760) 789-6433 or (800) 648-4618 877-565-3600 or 858-565-3600 Rooms will be about $70 and our block of rooms expires on October 15 Mention Model T Club to get a 10% discount September 2015 Hidden Valley Model T Club Commutator Page 6