Lil Bird Drop-Ins MODESTO AREA CLASSIC THUNDERBIRD CLUB, INC. SEPTEMBER 2017 NEWSLETTER - VOLUME 37 ISSUE #9. Officers & Chairpersons

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1 Lil Bird Drop-Ins MODESTO AREA CLASSIC THUNDERBIRD CLUB, INC. SEPTEMBER 2017 NEWSLETTER - VOLUME 37 ISSUE #9 Officers & Chairpersons Birthdays Page 2 Calendar of Events Page 10 Give-away winners for August Page 7 Leadership contact information Page 1 Mark your calendar Page 2 September Meeting Information Page 2 Minutes from August Meeting Page 9 New Members The Murphys Page 3 Newsletter Award Page 3 Newsy Notes Page 2 October Meeting Information Page 7 Pictures from August Meeting Page 8 Pictures from English Oaks Car Show Page 6 President s Message Page 3 Sciabica s Olive Oil Tour Page 4-5 Vice President s Message Page 6 Website Address Page 1 President: Jim Ridenour C ridenourjim550@gmail.com Vice President: Don Wigle H C wigles@sbcglobal.net Treasurer: Elaine Rogers: Secretary: Katrina Tellez CTCI: Jim Montavon H C Board Members: Don Murrison Marlon Helton Newsletter/Publicity: Pat Mason patriciaamason@aol.com Sunshine: Shirley Mattos Give-a-way: Jan Peterson

2 September Business Meeting Van Dyke s Cabin in Long Barn Hosted by Katrina and Ruben Tellez Catered Taco Truck $15.00 Per Person Choice of Tacos with toppings, beans, rice, drink and dessert If you have not signed up, please contact Katrina by Tuesday, September 5th at If you are caravanning with group we will meet in Oakdale in the parking lot of Bank of the West, 134 Magg Road, around 9:30 for a 10:00 departure. Headed east on 108 turn right at Magg Road. Enter first driveway to your right behind Carl s Jr. Directions From Oakdale: Take Highway 108 to Long Barn and turn onto Long Barn Slide. Continue past the skating rink. The cabin is the newest two story on the right side of the road, just past Mono. Watch for club banner. So glad to hear that Dolly Reedy is home after a stay in the hospital. Earl said she is receiving home nursing and therapy and plans to be at the Long Barn meeting in September. You go Dolly!!!! Heard that Monty and Bev Montgomery are working on their T-Bird. We are anxiously awaiting the chance to check out the results! Well I guess Sandy and Joe Hood are serious about moving to New Mexico. They have their house on the market and Sandy is packing boxes! Oh no! I am gonna miss these folks! 2 Rodney Voumard 4th Janis Martin 7th Gregg Stitt 11th Elaine Rogers 17th Terry Helton 23rd Jack Martin 27th

3 Hello all. Today, I'm writing from the president's perspective as Jim has been kept really busy in his new position. Probably the most important issue facing the club at this time of year is making sure we have candidates for all officers as well as other important positions. From my experience with this club as well as others, the best way to get to know the club and the club members is by becoming an officer. According to the by-laws, there are only four elected officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Of these four, we already have probable nominations for president, vice president, and treasurer, but are in need of a secretary for next year. The secretary's main job is to take minutes and pass them on to the newsletter chair. While the following positions are designated as appointive in the by-laws, we have in the past voted on them in November. Two directors who are former officers, C.T.C.I. Delegate, the immediate past president, Newsletter chair, a very important position that needs to be filled as Pat is retiring. Some computer skills are needed to put the newsletter together. Publicity, another job Pat has been doing that needs to be filled. While I haven't talked to Jan Peterson about it, I suspect she is ready to turn over the Giveaway, which is a great position for someone who likes to shop. A position that isn't listed in the by-laws is maintaining the website. Pat Mason has been taking on the responsibility on maintaining the website by giving updates to a service we subscribe that makes any changes for us. If someone could take this on, or even better be able to set up a website on our own without using an outside service. I almost left out Sunshine, which Shirley has been doing for a while now, but we have a possible volunteer for the position if she needs a break. I think any of our past or present officers would tell prospective officers that having a position is a winwin. You get to help the club and its members, which is a good feeling, and you get more out of the club by getting to know everyone a little better. Don Wigle for Jim Ridenour To our newest members, Dennis and Judy Murphy, 1916 Camelot Court, Modesto. Dennis and Judy own a 1957 Red Thunderbird. Home Phone: Mobile: Our club s monthly newsletter won a Gold award at the CTCI conference held in August in New Jersey. This is our editor s third consecutive Gold award. It was made possible by all the club members who consistently submit news articles and pictures each and each month. A special thanks to Elaine Rogers and Katrina Tellez for faithfully submitting pictures each month. CTCI is accepting photos of your car for the photo gallery on the home page. If you are interested in sending in a photo, please send it via to: ctcioffice@ctci.org in a jpg format. 3

4 Sciabica s tour offers a unique blend of culinary history, culture and perhaps most important, olive oil samples for a true taste of local life. The morning was bright and warm as six Thunderbirds parked and members greeted each other in anticipation of the EVOO experience. The class room style tour was led by Craig, Sciabica s Marketing Expert and olive oil connoisseur. In 1887 Nicola (Nick) Sciabica was born in Marsala, Sicily where he learned the process of making and bottling olive oil. He immigrated to America in 1911 and after eleven years of searching the USA he decided that Modesto felt most like home and is where he started his olive ranch in There have been 6 generations living on the ranch in the La Loma area and the original home is still lived in today. We sampled three classic oils, Mission, Sevillano and Arbosana varieties as well as Sciabica s own infused blends of Lemon, Basil and Garlic. We learned that imports are old and most likely blends from different countries and varieties of olives. If the oil is a product of Italy it was only bottled there, as this small country cannot produce enough to export and in fact imports much of it s oil to supplement for the large demand. First or cold press doesn t mean Extra Virgin, mechanically extracted and tastes good does; also there should be no chemicals, no heat and no defects. Shelf life depends on exposure to ultra violet light and air, the color of the glass doesn t matter. The cupboard is the best place to store your oil, never refrigerate. A bottle will last 3-6 months and a BHA free lined box 3 years. California is the only state with strict laws for making EVOO, buy your oil from a CA vendor such as Sciabica s to get the best quality, and beware of low grade oils because they burn easily. Be sure and visit the web site for the Sciabica story, learn more about the products, free recipes and so much morel After the very informative and tasty class who could resist the urge to splurge in the gift shop which offered a variety of infused oils, vinegar s, lotions, soaps and implements for your culinary delights The tour ended at Strings Restaurant where we had a wonderful time visiting and a tasty lunch. Thank you Jim and Donna Montavon for hosting this delectable day out and about with our T-Birds and friends! Katrina Tellez 4

5 August 16 Tour of Sciabica s Olive Oil Jan Peterson, Katrina Tellez, Marlon & Terry Helton, Shirley Mattos, Elaine & Keith Rogers, Jim & Donna Montavon, Don & Jan Wigle Sciabica s parking lot never looked better! 5 Jan Peterson, Shirley Mattos, and Marlon & Terry Helton

6 Jan Peterson, Monty Montgomery, Earl Reedy DON WIGLE, VP S Thoughts.and reflections Last month I wrote about why car shows were good for the club, as far as getting our club name out there and meeting prospective members. This month is about why I enjoy them. When I first finished my car (as if it will ever be truly finished), I knew it looked ok, but never really thought of it as show quality. After attending a couple of shows, I realized that most shows are not a concourse with judges deciding between 99 and 100 point cars, but just a bunch of people who have cars they enjoy. We all have reasons for why we bought our cars, I have to admit the compliments we receive makes ownership a little better. Being at a car show just brings more compliments and allows one to share their car in a safe atmosphere. People who attend car shows aren't there to steal your radio, and if they're complimentary, they like your car and don't want to hurt it. This last idea is why my idea of a photo op for an admirer is for me to take their camera and get a shot of them in the car. Of course this can get carried away and end up with an infant getting posed on your hood (Jan encouraged it when a family came by taking pictures). You always get big smiles and thanks for this, of course I doubt they know that it made my day as much as it did theirs. I'll leave the don't touch signs for the trailer queens. Of course car show season isn't over yet, but of all of them, I want to put in a plug for the Del Webb Wheels of Woodbridge Show in Manteca on October 14. Earl always makes sure we're taken care of. I missed it last year because of a prior commitment, but hope to see you there this year. 6

7 The River s Edge Restaurant Sonora Road, Knights Ferry Sunday, October 15th Noon October Business Meeting Hosted by Sandy & Joe Hood and Pat Mason If you are caravanning with the group we will meet in Oakdale in the parking lot of Bank of the West, 134 Magg Road, around 10:45 for an 11:00 departure. Headed east on 108 turn right at Magg Road. First driveway to your right behind Carl s Jr. 7

8 Hosted by Greg and Michelle Stitt Thanks Michelle for the beautiful flower arrangements that added so much to our tables. 8

9 Modesto Area Classic Thunderbird Club, Inc. Minutes Angelano s Restaurant Manteca, CA August 13, 2017 Meeting called to order by Vice President Don Wigle at 5:25 p.m. Thank you Greg and Michelle for hosting the meeting and for the fresh flowers to perk up the tables. There were 27 members and 3 guests present. Welcome to guests of Greg and Michele Stitt, long time friends Ken and Irma Berin, and to Domini Mills and Gregg Stitt s mother Rita Stitt. Dennis and Judy Murphy are new members with their Red 57. Reports Treasurer: Elaine Rogers July Expenses: Newsletter (two months) $58.74 Give Away $ Income: Give Away $ License plate holders for $20.00 and patches available see Elaine. CTCI: Jim Montavon As per training Nothing to report. Secretary: Katrina Tellez As no errors or corrections were reported a motion was made by Marlon Helton, seconded by Bev Montgomery to approve the July minutes as printed in the August newsletter; motion passed. Sunshine: Shirley Mattos Absent Members report that Shirley was not feeling well. Welcome back to Terry Helton who had made a speedy recovery from her open heart surgery. Terry thanks everyone for their phone calls and cards, it made her feel wonderful to know how much people cared. Joe Hood is recuperating from knee replacement surgery. Dolly Reedy has been moved from Kaiser to English Oaks until she is back on her feet. The birthdays for the month as reported in the newsletter. Keith and Elaine Rogers will celebrate their 44th year anniversary. ACCC: Keith Rogers Nothing to report. See for information not covered here. Newsletter/Publicity: Patricia Mason Absent. Meetings/Tours: Don Wigle Meetings: September 10, 12:00 p.m., Van Dyke s Cabin, Hosted by Ruben and Katrina Tellez sign up sheet circulated, Meeting time and place for a scenic drive up the hill TBA in Septembers newsletter. Tours August 16, 10:00 a.m. Meet at Sciabica s on Yosemite in Modesto, lunch at Strings, Oakdale Road, Modesto, Hosts Jim and Donna Montavon, sign up sheet circulated Car Shows August 18, English Oaks, by invitation only, free barbeque and car show, RSVP to Keith Rogers - August 19, Fallen Heroes at the Training Center in Modesto - September 30, Thunderbirds on the Wharf, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. great event contact Don Wigle. - October 14, Rods, Roadsters and Cruising Show 10:00 a.m.. - 2:00 p.m. Del Web in Manteca. - April 29, 2018 Park View car show. See MACTC website for more information regarding car shows. Old Business: The Kay Carmichael award plaque is finished. New Business: Dolly and Earl Reedy have nominated Katrina Tellez for the office of Vice President. All other officers and chairs with the exception of President and Treasure are open for members to volunteer or make nominations until October. Katrina Tellez briefly explained a little regarding the responsibilities of the offices/chairs. Meeting concluded and closed at 5:47 pm. Respectively submitted by Secretary: Katrina Tellez Give Away: Donna Montavon, Terry Helton, Gil Long, Ruben Tellez, Ken Van Dyke, Irma Berin, Monty Montgomery, Irma Berin, Irma Berin, Jan Peterson. 9

10 Modesto Area Classic Thunderbird Club September and Beyond Calendar Date and Time Event Place September 2nd 8 to 2 Toys for Tots 3 rd Annual Car Show Toys R Us, 2700 Sisk Road Entry form on our website September 9, 8-4 Escalon Lion's Club Car Show Entry form on our website September 10, Noon Caravan from Oakdale at 10:00 from Bank of West at 134 Magg Road to Long Barn, with stop in Sonora at Hess Road. September 16, 11-4 September Business Meeting Hosts: Ruben & Katrina Classic Car Show, downtown Hughson, live entertainment September 30th Saturday, 9-3 T-Birds on the Wharf October 7 th, 9-2 October 14, 10 to 2 October 15, Noon Caravan from Oakdale at 11:00 up 108 to Knight's Ferry Sierra Foothills Community Church Car Show Del Webb Car Show, N/E Corner of Del Webb, Manteca October Business Meeting Hosts: Sandy & Joe Hood and Pat Mason Van Dyke's cabin in Long Barn, directions in newsletter Call Gene Adams , or Paul Postma Entry form on our website Contact Don Wigle if you are planning to go West F Street, Oakdale Entry form on our website Limited to first 150 entries. Entry form on our website. The River's Edge, Sonora Road, Knights Ferry. Details in newsletter, signup at September meeting November November 11 to 12th December 10 th, 12:00 Noon November Business Meeting Hosts: Roger & Joyce Good Guys 28 th Autumn Get Together Christmas Luncheon Elaine Rogers & Katrina TBA. Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton TBA 10