member of the month berge ford

November
2015
MEMBER OF THE MONTH
BERGE FORD
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
Through out the years Berge Ford has enjoyed our relationship with the
Copperstate Mustang Club! We have loved your enthusiasm for the Mustang
and appreciate your commitment for preserving its distinguished heritage. Berge
Ford has a long heritage as well. Even though technology changes in a Nano
second, some things never change. Good things, important things don't seem to
change as time goes on. That's the story behind Berge Ford. Since C.M. Berge
opened the doors in downtown Mesa, Arizona in 1944, the Berge name has
stood for integrity, honesty, quality and service. Today, as Berge Ford moves
past it's 70th Anniversary, it is still family owned and carries the reputation of
one of the premier auto dealerships in Arizona. Whether you purchase on-line or
on the lot you'll get a fair deal, super service and a huge selection.
COPPERSTATE INFORMATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015
Dan Martorano
Ethan Peterson
Drew Peterson
602-437-8177
602-619-5039
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!
Bob Ward
MEETING MINUTES
Board Meeting - 10/6/2015
Officers Present: JoAnn Martorano, Chris Valentino, Alyce Ancell
Board Members Present: Dan Martorano, Greg Nelson, Phyllis Petrone
Club Members present Bob Ancell, Becky Field, and Paul Marques alternate
Treasurer report was given by Paul.
All ballots for Bi Law changes were tabulated by Alyce, sec. Vote count was 21 for. 0 against.
This change will allow any club member in good standing, who has been in the club over 1 year to be nominated
for a board or officer position for the club.
The new window decals were shown to all. These will be distributed to each paid member. Additional decals may
be purchased for $1 each.
Show details were discussed. Tables and chairs have been ordered and will be picked up by Dan.
Trophies were picked out and $500 deposit made for the cost by Chris. Parking lines will be marked early Sat.
$200 will be the large raffle prize. Tom explained the games to be played and pumpkin carving contest.
Greg will be in charge of pictures. Dan will provide music. Chris and his team will do the judging.
General Meeting - 10/11/2015
Meeting opened by President JoAnn with a pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Officers Present: JoAnn Martorano, Chris Valentino,Sarah Talagongva, Alyce Ancell
Board Members Present: Greg Nelson, Dan Martorano, Drew Peterson, Tom Martin, Ethan Peterson
Welcome new member Bob Ward
Treasurer report was given by Jo Ann.
Jo Ann reported Berge Ford gave the club $1200 for trophies for the club show. A club member donated $30 for
the show.
Bob reported on the Casa Grand Club event at the restaurant and breakfast meeting. Good attendance.
Dan reported the Ponies at the Pike show was good and the Saleen show also in Ca.
Alyce reported on the Bi Law vote tabulation. We had 21 votes in favor of the change. 1 ballot came late and was
against. These changes allows all members in good standing and having been a member over a year to be elgible
to be nominated for coming elections.
Many members had their name put in nomination to be on the Nov. ballot. Final listing and voting will take place
at the November General Meeting.
50/50 drawing was won by Mike Brokke. He donated the money to the club. Thank you Mike.
All sang Happy Birthday to Gerald Young and Bill Hopkins to celebrate their day and cake.
Jo Ann asked for all setting up for the show be at Berge by 7 AM.
Drew said all was set for Trunk or Treat at the church Sat, Oct 24, 5-7. Everyone invited to help the kids enjoy a
good time.
Thank you Becky for bringing the cake. Jo Ann will bring treats for the Nov meeting.
Member of the Month Cont...
It doesn't stop at the sale! We are proud of the long-standing relationships we have built with
our customers. We offer continued support with our Service & Parts Department. With over 120 service
bays, a $5.5 million inventory of genuine parts and Ford trained technicians, including 9 Master Technicians; we have one of the most comprehensive service & parts departments in the country. For added
convenience we have an on-site car rental company and our own coffee shop!
Our Support Continues! Our support continues with our Loyalty Rewards Program. We know that car
maintenance is vital to the life of your investment. Through these programs we help you get the most
value for your money.
Berge Ford is there for you even if life throws you a curve. Accidents happen and when they do we
have you covered. Our Collision Center uses state-of-the-art, cutting edge technology. This includes our
All-New F-150 repair 'Clean Room'. The new Ford F-150 has an Aluminum Body and has special repair
needs. We are an Axalta Alliance Member. This gives you the added confidence that we follow the
strictest guidelines for quality assurance there is. As an Alliance Member we have better, more streamlined relationships between you and your insurance company. Since we are held to a higher standard,
should a mistake occur we will recognize it and resolve the problem quickly, giving you full accountability from us. Our motto: "You will be satisfied."
For our business and commercial customers, we have one of the fastest growing Fleet Commercial
Truck Departments in the country. Unlike most of our competitors, our inventory is on the ground and
work ready. Plus, we deliver nationwide! Our selection is only surpassed by our service! Berge Ford
Fleet is a BPN - Preferred Business Network Dealer! Thinking of 'Going Green'? We are also a Certified CNG - Compressed Natural Gas Dealer!
Even though life changes quickly you can see that some things never change: Berge Ford still takes
good care of our neighbors and will stand by you in everything we do!
Toys For Tots
Toys For Tots
Fall Show
The GREAT PUMPKIN was a GREAT DAY!
Even threatening skies could not scare off a herd of 45 Mustangs on Saturday, October 17 from the east lot at
Berge Ford. The cloud cover only helped make the weather perfect for a show. I estimate about 100 show entrants
and onlookers had a great day showing and viewing these masterpieces. About 1/3 were judged cars in about six
classes, the remaining were People’s Choice. There were at least 2 display cars, and I saw at least two parked
around the periphery that wanted to be in the show, but arrived too late.
One of the real highlights was the display of Barbie Cars, each with a Ken and Barbie at the wheel, brought by
Katherine Walrod.
The display of GREAT PUMPKINS started out slow but there was a really respectable showing by the noon.
Some of us barely got our cars ready for the show…let alone time to carve a pumpkin! But thank you to those
who did.
The day started at 7 AM with donuts and coffee, served with a smile by Phyllis Petrone, and mid-morning morphed into hamburgers, hot dogs and the biggest Kielbasa I’ve ever seen grilled up by Becky Field and her crew. I
think that was the best hamburger I’ve had in my life!
Door Prizes and Trophies were presented by Dan Martorano from the flatbed, as usual. One Club member even
won the $200 grand prize. Who could that be (?) Things were winding down and everyone was pitching in when
the rain finally came about 1:30 PM. I have never seen so many tops go up so fast. I saw Joan Martorano struggling with hers, then heard it was only the third time she had ever had the top up on her bright yellow Mustang.
There is a story at every show!
Drew Peterson
Fall Show
Fall Show
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!!!
Nominees
2016 NOMINEES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ELECTION AT THE GENERAL MEETING:
NOVEMBER 8, 2015
Alyce Ancell
Frank Crockett
Becky Field
Paul Marcantonio
Ethel Marques
Paul Marques
Tom Martin
Dan Martorano
Greg Nelson
Richard Pender
Drew Peterson
Ethan Peterson
Don Taylor
Gerald Young
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
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 5
Toys For Tots - See flyer inside newsletter for information
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
Classifieds
Your ad here: Contact Chris Valentino to place
your ad
PO Box 50309
Phoenix, AZ 85076
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PROUD SPONSORS