member of the month ron columbo

October
2015
MEMBER OF THE MONTH
RON COLUMBO
2015 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
JOANN MARTORANO
480-969-7884
jdmartorano@yahoo.com
VICE PRESIDENT
Chris Valentino
817-247-9204
shelbee350@aol.com
SECRETARY
Alyce Ancell
480-983-2510
R.ancell@q.com
TREASURER
Ethel Marques
602-292-5333
tinytubes@cox.net
SGT. AT ARMS
Sarah Talahongva
Sa.tala05@gmail.com
I'm a long time Copperstate Mustang Club member, having first joined
the club in the fall of 1990. I had acquired a 1964-1/2 convertible earlier that
year and wanted to get involved with fellow Mustangers.
I had owned a K-code '65 Red Fastback in the mid 70's that I bought
in Florida and took to Ohio in 1977. Unfortunately using that Mustang as a
daily driver resulted in a big rust-in-progress affliction, so I sold that car and
hoped to have another 'Stang in the future.
Fast forward to the mid 1980's and I relocated to AZ after retiring from
the Air Force, and started working for Motorola in Scottsdale. After a couple
of years here I decided to get another Mustang, and since the sun always
shines here, I decided to buy a convertible. And after having a Mustang
again, it was time to join a club.
COPPERSTATE INFORMATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015
Dan Martorano
602-437-8177
Ethan Peterson
Drew Peterson
602-410-5255
Tom Martin
Greg Nelson
Phyllis Petrone
602-621-0590
562-673-4502
480-857-1323
BOARD ALTERNATES :
Paul Marques
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:
CLUB MERCHANDISE:
Chris Valentino
Becky Field
817-247-9204
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 - 9/3/2015
Officers Present: JoAnn Martorano, Chris Valentino, Alyce Ancell, Ethel Marques
Board Members Present: Tom Martin, Dan Martorano, Greg Nelson,Phyllis Petrone
Club Members present Bob Ancell, Don Taylor, and Paul Marques alternate
Meeting at Black Bear Restaurant called to order by JoAnn.
Treasurer report was given by Ethel.
Discussion took place about amending Article V Section 1 of the Copperstate Mustang Club.
Member of Month for Oct was voted to be Ron Columbo.
Show meeting followed the Board Meeting.
Dan reported Danny will take pictures as last time. Chairs 48 and tables 6 will be ordered.
Becky reported she will purchase necessary food for food booth.
Tom was advanced $50 for games.
Chris will get samples of trophies for committee to vote on before ordering.
JoAnn got posters for advertising.
Greg reported he is receiving show applications.
Next show meeting will be September 29 at 6:30 at Berge Ford.
Meetings adjourned.
General Meeting - 9/13/2015
Meeting opened by President JoAnn Martorano
Officers Present: JoAnn President, Ethel Marques Treasurer, Alyce Ancell Secretary
Board Members Present: Dan Martorano, Tom Martin, Phyllis Patrone, Greg Nelson
Alternate: Paul Marques
Treasurer report was given by Ethel.
MCA report was given by Tim. He reported elections are this month with members voting. 2 Shows in planning for next
year.
August had a gathering of members for Pizza at Nicantoni Pizza . Last month about 20 members were there.
September 16 Mustangers will again gather there.
September 18 will be a Mustanger event at Octane Raceway. Everyone is invited.
Chris P. gave a talk about Gina’s Team, which is a nonprofit encouraging girls and women who need help with motivation.
A car show benefit will be Oct 31 at Red Mountain Church.
JoAnn said Dobson High was looking for convertibles for the homecoming Oct 2. Persons interesting in help should call
her.
50/50 drawing was won by Ron Columbo.
Everyone was told about our upcoming The Great Pumpkin show. Volunteers were to sign up on signup sheets.
A lengthy discussion took place on changing the bi laws. This is necessary to have members to be eligible for officer positions for next year board. Anyone interested in being on the board should volunteer so they can be placed on the ballot. You
need to be a club member for over a year and willing to attend meetings and help with the planning to be on the board.
Nominations will be made at the October 11th meeting. Voting will take place Nov 8th at the General meeting. Results of
voting and new board will be announced at the December meeting.
A copy of the bi laws as amended is available on line. A copy for members review will also be at the October 11th General
meeting.
Tom gave a brief eulogy of Bert Heinold, a long time club member who passed away in Aug.
Thank you Phyllis for bring the refreshments.
Member of the Month Cont...
Joining the CMC was an enlightening experience for me and I got involved in working at the club's shows...in particular, learning about judging. While I had originally wanted to keep the convertible as a driver since it was so cool as a weekend cruiser, I got the
"Show It" bug, so a restoration was now in my plans.
I continued to work the car shows and started helping judge more. More learning...
which I applied to my restoration in progress. Well, I got the car done and ready for the
club's show in Apr 1994, the Mustang's 30th Anniversary. With the help of several club
members to put the final pieces together, I arrived at the show about 4:00 AM! Talk about
meeting a deadline! The happy results were a big, shiny First Place Trophy! I was
hooked!
Over the subsequent few years, I dove into more involvement in the club as I
served on show committees, laying out parking for the shows, more judging, serving as
Chief Judge, and serving on the club's Board of Directors for two years.
While I haven't been active for the last dozen years or so, my wife, Keya, and I have always retained
membership. I recently started a restoration on a red 65 Fastback that had been Keya's
dad's car when she was growing up. So I figured it's time to become active again and enjoying all that our Mustang hobby has to offer, including being acquainted with a great
group of like-minded Pony Lovers!
Happy Cruising to all!
Ron
Fall Show
Fall Show
Fall Show
Still looking for volunteers to help with the fall show that
is right around the corner. This will be a judged show, so
we will need help with judging, setting up, tear down, registration, parking, manning the club trailer, and many
more positions. Please sign up at the next club meeting or
contact a board member.
Thank you
Pizza Party - Save the Date
When: November 14, 2015 6:00pm
Where: La Famiglia Italian Restaurant. 1859 W Guadalupe
Mesa. SE corner of Dobson and Guadalupe Roads.
This is a free event to all paid and current Copperstate Mustang
Club Members. Come out and have some fun and socialize with
other members!!!
Save The Date
Save The Date
Bylaws Change Ballot
Notice:
Amending the bylaws as follows:
Article V section 1 - in line 3, beginning with the words "or
one (1) as an Officer" strike the remainder of the sentence.
Article V section 5 - strike the entire section.
Article X section 1 - in line 3, beginning with the words "up to
two (2) consecutive years", strike the remainder of the sentence.
Summary: This will rescind the term limits for officers / board
members.
Ballot:
For:_______
Against_______
Signature___________________________
Please bring filled out ballot to next board meeting
Christmas Party - Save the Date
COPPERSTATE MUSTANG CLUB
HOLIDAY PARTY
DECEMBER 13, 2015
11:00 A.M.
HOLIDAY INN & SUITES
1515 N 44TH STREET
PHOENIX, AZ
MENU
FRESH GARDEN SALAD WITH (2) DRESSINGS
PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD
SLICED TURKEY WITH STUFFING
SLICED HOLIDAY HAM
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
HOME STYLE GRAVY
WINTER SQUASH MEDLEY
FRESH BAKED ROLLS AND BUTTER
CHEF’S HOLIDAY SELECTION OF DESSERT
ICED TEA, COFFEE, DECAF AND HOT TEA
MEETING AT 11:00 AM
LUNCH TO FOLLOW
Cost is $22.00 per adult, $11.00 per child aged 5 to 11 years of age and free for children under 5 years of age. Copperstate Mustang Club subsidizes the cost of each of these meals and therefore must limit the number of people attending to no more than 100.
So, get your reservations in early. I must have your reservation no later than December 9 th! No exceptions will be made.
NAME_______________________________________________NUMBER OF ADULTS_____________
($22.00 PER ADULT)
NAME(S), GENDER AND AGE OF CHILDREN________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
NUMBER OF CHILDREN ATTENDING_____________________________________________________
($11.00 PER CHILD)
TOTAL REMITTED
________________
Make checks payable to Copperstate Mustang Club and SEND RESERVATIONS TO:
BECKY FIELD
1829 E. SAGEBRUSH ST
GILBERT, AZ 85296
PHONE (480) 813-6838
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sep 29
Copperstate Board and Show Meeting at Black Bear Diner 6:30pm. Located at Gilbert Rd and
Baseline Rd in Gilbert. All members Welcome to attend.
Oct 11
Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting at 1pm at Mount of Olives Church 3546 E Thomas
Rd. We will have snack/deserts to enjoy during the meeting.
Oct 17
Copperstate Mustang Fall Show at Berge Ford. The “Great Pumpkin” returns. This will be
judged show and peoples choice. See flyer and registration for in newsletter
Oct 21
3rd Wednesday - Pizza night at Nicantoni’s Pizza at 6pm. Northeast corner of McQueen (Mesa
Dr) and Warner Rd in Gilbert. Come out and meet some members.
Oct 23
Trunk/Treat at Mount of Olives Church 3546 E Thomas Rd. At 5pm decorate your car/
trunk and come enjoy the kids
Nov 5
Copperstate Board Meeting at Berge Ford 6:30pm located at US 60 and Mesa Dr. Mesa. All
members Welcome to attend.
Nov 8
Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting at 1pm at Mount of Olives Church 3546 E Thomas
Rd. We will have snack/deserts to enjoy during the meeting.
Nov 14
Copperstate Mustang Club Pizza Party: Held at La Famiglia Italian Restaurant. 1859 W Guadalupe Mesa this is on the SE corner of Dobson and Guadalupe. Display your Mustang at 6pm and
Pizza will be served at 6:30pm
Nov 18
3rd Wednesday - Pizza night at Nicantoni’s Pizza at 6pm. Northeast corner of McQueen (Mesa
Dr) and Warner Rd in Gilbert. Come out and meet some members.
Dec 13
Copperstate Mustang Christmas Party: See information inside this newsletter.
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/
Apr 6-8 2018
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
Judging Tips
With the fall show approaching, I thought I would give some tips to those that are entering their cars into the judging portion of the show or those that plan to attend a future MCA
show. While this is not an MCA show where judges will be looking for correct color of bolts/parts
and the authenticity of said parts, the judges will be looking at the condition of them. So if you
can see the bolt or part so can the judges so take the extra time to clean the dirt in the corners or
take the bolt out and give it a good cleaning with some very fine steel wool or I like to use Evaporust. It is sold at any auto store. Soak the part/bolt for about 24 hours and the rust will be gone.
Good thing too is that Evaporust is eco-friendly.
Judges will also be looking at all glass, so while your car is being judged make sure all windows are up and if you have a convertible top, that needs to be up as well. Once the judges are
done, you can display the car as you like. The trunk will also be judged as well so take out what
you don’t need the night before and only pack what you want to take with you to the show.
Also judges will not be judging the undercarriage of your car at this show. So no need to
worry about suspension parts, back of tires and backs of wheels, floor pans, etc. However depending on what category you enter your car in an MCA show, then those will be judged and at
our fall show the sidewalls and the side of the actual wheels will be judged.
On a side note, MCA is still looking to possibly phase out painting parts to match an original finish. IE phosphate an oil finish on bolts (dark gray). Right now no bolts in the engine bay
can be painted a cast color (closest possible color to phosphate and oil) but all other areas of the
car are ok for now.
Also don’t forget about our interior of the car. Vacuum, vacuum, vacuum, especially under
the mats (and seats). You’d be surprised what can be hidden under there. Also take a moment to
wipe down the brake and accelerator pedal. Once your at the show, the car isn’t going to move.
If you have any additional questions or guidance on anything or want to judge at the next
show, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
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