GPMC NEWS. The Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club Newsletter Visit our website at Volume 29 Issue 7 July, 2014

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1 GPMC NEWS The Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club Newsletter Visit our website at Volume 29 Issue 7 July, 2014 Next Meeting Wednesday, July 2, at Moon Township Park Dear Fellow Mustang enthusiasts, Board Meeting 7:00 pm, General Meeting 7:30 pm Charlyn and I assured the club a rain free cruising season. After a monsoon season in Charlotte for the 50th Mustang birthday bash with a very leaky top we invested in a new top. So, no more rain right? Friday the 13 th we had our club service night at the Starlite Car Cruise at Northway Church. Rain threatened but did not arrive. We had a big turnout of members and enjoyed looking at the trucks and jeeps. August 22 nd is Mustang night at Starlite and we should have another big turnout for the club and we can ooh and ah over a lot of the regions great Mustangs. We are cruising right through June and have some exciting upcoming events. Our All Ford Power show at Shults Ford in Harmarville is June 22 nd and is an important charity event for the club. Hope you attend and pitch in for a fun Ford powered day in the sun. Can Am cruise weekend is June and is sponsored this year by our sister club, the Mahoning Valley Mustang Club in Youngstown, Ohio. We have participated in Can Am since joining the club and have always found friendship, shared interests and fun cruising to be what we were looking for when we joined. So come on out and join in the fun. Our next club meeting is at Moon Park, in Moon Township, Wednesday, July 2nd. Jen B. has already put excellent directions on the Club website. Dwight H. (activities director) is planning cruising activities so if you have ideas jump in and suggest them. Some of our newest members, like Tim B., have been big contributors to great events, so don t be shy! I only covered a few of the upcoming events so look forward to participating in the full cruising season. Let s play with (yes working on them is fun too), and most importantly, drive those Mustangs. Mark M.

2 GPMC NEWS July 2014 Page 2 UPCOMING EVENTS GPMC Activities are listed in bold print. Some dates and events are subject to change, so please check the website and most recent newsletter for the latest information. June Can-Am, Youngstown, OH Please see registration sheet July 2 GPMC Meeting at Moon Township Park 1350 Joe DeNardo Way, Moon Township July 27 August 6 Annual GPMC Hospitality Picnic Monroeville Community Park GPMC Meeting, TBA August 22 Mustang Nite at Starlite President Mark Mulkey president@gpmc.org Webmaster Jennie Barker webmaster@gpmc.org Directors at Large Ken Barker 66RagTopPony@comcast.net Vice President Danielle Lane drl325@ymail.com Secretary Gerri Corvino gerri15239@aol.com Treasurer Jason Uhler gt350man@verizon.net MCA Director Ed Saitz yellburd@comcast.net Newsletter Editor Andrew Teti GPMC.newsletter@yahoo.com Membership Director Mary Hutton gpmc_membership@verizon.net Activities Director Dwight Hutton GPMC_Activities@verizon.net Merchandise Director John Holmes jwhh50@comcast.net Ray Radzevick rrrmustang@aol.com Bob Goetz goetzbob@zoominternet.net Alternate Directors Mark Bedel 1958cyclist@gmail.com TRCCC Representative Scott Unger dudunger@verizon.net

3 GPMC NEWS July 2014 Page 3 Combined Board and General Meeting Minutes June 4, 2014 The combined meeting was called to order by Mark Mu.,President, 7:30 PM, at Roosevelt Shelter, North Park. The sign-in sheet was passed around, and the 50/50 was sold by Theresa S. Mark asked for a moment of silence in memory of Ken. General Meeting Guests: Ian and Tom. Tom D. has a 2001 V6 Laser Red Coupe and Ian is looking for a Dark Blue Mustang. New Members: Ray D. (2014 White/Black GT Coupe) and Marty and Dona A. (1966 GT Hardtop, White/Black top, Black). Minutes: The May 7, 2014 Meeting Minutes were reviewed. It was moved by Jeff B. and 2 nd by Ken B. to approve the minutes. Motion carried. Treasurer's Report: Jason reported Income was from Membership and MCA Dues. Expenses were to McCartney Agency (D&O Insurance Premium), Jennie B. ( newsletter expenses),english Lutheran Church (in memory of Ken Brennan), MCA dues (new member), and Waterfront Embroidery (special order). It was moved Danielle L. and 2 nd by Ron O. to accept the Treasurer s Report. Motion carried. Membership: For Mary, Jennie reported we have three new memberships for a total of 135 memberships, with a potential of two new members tonight. Ken B.will handle the car show reservations tonight. Newsletter: Andrew absent. June 15is the deadline for the July Newsletter. Continue to send photos, articles, and event info to Andrew at gpmc.newsletter@yahoo.com and to Jennie at webmaster@gpmc.org. Merchandise: John absent. Gary S. mentioned he has made some of the hats. Order them through John. Webmaster: Jennie reported the website is going along well. She provided the members with the new password for our Members Only site. Send car and event photos to Jennie at webmaster@gpmc.org for posting on our site. Check our Announcement/Meeting pages for any changes that may occur, which she will continue to update. Regarding the Comments page, she monitors new inquiries and updates the page. Jennie asked members to inform her on what info they want on the website. MCA: Ed reminded members if you have joined MCA this year as a new member, please send him your MCA number and expiration date. If you haven t joined MCA yet, consider doing it through our club. Activities/Upcoming Events: Ed reported on the All Ford-Powered Show on June 22, Registration forms were ed to last year s attendees about 10% did not go through because of bad addresses. If you did not get one, pick up one tonight. A reminder was sent out June 3 rd. Also, extra registration forms are available to take to cruises. The design for dash plaques, t- shirts, and awards was circulated. He thanked Cheryl B. for helping with the designs for many years. Regarding Sunday workers, the Sign-up sheet was passed around. Most people should arrive around 8:30 AM. A new task at registration area pass out car specific NPD catalogs: Mustangs , , Thunderbird, and Ford trucks. There will be three classes of cars. Separate sheet for judges. Most judges are already assigned. Preferably judges should have attended an MCA National Show within the last several years. Goodie bag preparation session will be held on Fri., June 20, 2014, approximately 5 to 7 PM at Shults. Volunteers will get Pony Points, one Attendance Award and free pizza and pop for helping. If a member makes the basket, they will receive 2 points. If the basket is donated, the member will receive 1 point. Drop off your baskets the night of the goodie bag preparation. Event Wrap-Ups: Ken B. summarized the May 17 th Pittsburgh 50 th Anniversary Cruise/Tour that ended at the Wooden Door Winery in New Kensington. The owners would like to have us back again. Upcoming Events: Can-Am will be held on June 27-29, Youngstown, OH. Hotel registration deadline is June 11 and Can-Am registration deadline is June 15. Ken and Jennie will be doing a convoy (not on the Turnpike) but through back roads. The convoy will leave 2:00 PM, Friday, June 27, from Freedom Road. This info will be on the website. Ken mentioned that participation in Can- Am events usually has one-half of the members from host club and about 10 cars from the other clubs. Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP) will be held July The Road Rally will be held on July 6. PVGP has a new sponsor - Pgh. Auto Trade Assn. Volunteers are needed to park cars. We will have two free passes for the parade lap. Mark Mo. mentioned we will park in the usual spots. Mark and Ernie will host the tent. Mark Mo. urged members to register as soon as possible. Mark Mu. mentioned on June 7 there will be a Classic Car Display at the Ross Park Mall.

4 GPMC NEWS July 2014 Page 4 The GPMC Service Night at Starlite is on June 13. For the Truck and Jeep night, volunteers are needed to direct traffic and park cars. Mustang Nite at Starlite is set for Aug. 22. Upcoming cruises: Idlewild Park Antique and Classic Car Parade, Sept. 6. The Club Picnic will be held on Sun., July 27, at Monroeville Park, Pavilion #2. TRCCC: Scott U. reported on the May 19 th TRCCC meeting. He informed TRCCC members of Ken s passing. There was a concern voiced regarding the police and their ability to use surveillance cameras, both at traffic lights and with cameras located on cars. Received Handouts on driving issues and car clubs: *The Voice from the Connecticut Council of Car Clubs *Driving Freedoms from NMA Foundation, Spring Issue And Handouts for events: *Several events conflict with ours occurring on June 22 nd *Cops & Rodders May 18 see notes below *Three Rivers Corvette Club May 25 *Cruise & car show at the Brunswick 51 lanes, June 1, RT 51 south Hosted by the Donora Class of *Bridgeville Day, June 14, hosted by Pittsburgh Cars. *Beaver Falls 24 th Annual Car Cruise June 14 - takes place over 2.5 miles of 7 th Ave *Buick, Olds, Pontiac, Cadillac, GMC Truck Show (No Chevys!), Budd Baer Washington, PA, Rt 19 at I70, also June 22, Sponsored by Western PA Chapter of Pontiac Oakland Club. *All-Oldsmobile Show - Sullivan Chevrolet in Etna, also June 22, sponsored by Allegheny Rockets *Mt. Lebanon Police Department Classic Car Show, July 6 th, sponsored by Pontiac Oakland Car Club and Various Mt. Lebanon Groups. *Butler Old Stone House Car Club Road Rally and Car Cruise, August 23, held at Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Rd., Butler PA, sponsored by Butler Old Stone House Car Club. Miscellaneous: *Vintage Tin reported a good showing at Cops & Rodders. *There will be a Rolls Royce show at the end of July at Seven Springs. *Celebrate America at Kennywood is looking for cars to display. Contact Kennywood, the owner of the car gets free admission for the owner and 3 guests first week in July. Keep in mind that the car is out in the open and might be touched. Bring your own protection to rope off. *Sept Fall Cadillac & Olds show at Nemacolin Woodlands is a recommended place to Visit. *Also mentioned were the events on Routes 30 & 40 during the late summer and fall. *Cruise at Al s Cafe is now at Peters Creek Baptist Church in South Park. *Jennerstown will have an event for the Corvettes, refer to their web site. *The third Sunday in August the Shriners have an event. Check the web site. TRCCC holds the Cruise at the Quaker Steak and Lube off of Route 51 in Pleasant Hills; 50/50 raffles help support the club. They ask that we attend, next one May 25th, and every Saturday through the summer. TRCCC needs people who would like to judge cars at various events. These two were mentioned: Mt Lebanon, PA and Oakmont, PA Contact: Chris D., TRCCC President (412) if you would like to judge. Old Business: None New Business: Ed reminded members of the Blue Angels Air Show in Latrobe. Tom mentioned someone is selling a 1988 LX, 5 liter, 68,000 miles. Bill and ValJean received the Red Medal at the MCA Show in Illinois. Jason U. received 2 nd place at the North Hills Car Show. Bill and Val- Jean R. and Tim B. will take part in a road rally/scavenger hunt to benefit the Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis. Their link is on our website. Danielle made a motion to make a donation of $50 for each participant (total of $100) to the MS project and 2 nd by Ken B. Motion carried. Other: Jeff mentioned he attended a road race charity event for Huntingdon s Disease that raised $18,000. Denny said he has refrigerants for older cars. Charlyn won the 50/50. Next meeting: Wed., July 2, at Apollo Shelter, Moon Township Park. Adjournment: It was moved by Jennie B. and 2 nd by Jerry S. to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Gerri C., Secretary

5 GPMC NEWS July 2014 Page 5 Ford Nationals at Carlisle GPMC Service Night at Starlite

6 GPMC NEWS July 2014 Page 6 ADVERTISERS & SUPPORTERS CORRECTIONS & OMISSIONS Please send corrections & omissions to the editor. ADVERTISING POLICY Free Member Classified Ads: "For Sale" and "Wanted" cars and parts only Cars/parts for sale must be personal property of the member (not the property of the member's business or that of a non-member friend or business associate) Limited to three consecutive months Fifty words or less; photos only as space and time allow Non-Member Classified Ads: "For Sale" and "Wanted" cars and parts only Limited to three consecutive months Fifty words or less; photos only as space and time allow $10 per month, payable in advance Business Ads: Must be for a one-year period, can be renewed annually No changes in content until up for renewal Must be copy-ready Business card sized ads in the GPMC newsletter or on the GPMC website are $36 per year, $50 for both. Please contact the newsletter editor for prices on other size ads.

7 Vintage Mustang Ad GPMC NEWS July 2014 Page 7 OUR SPONSOR New address? New phone number? New car(s)? Help Mary Hutton, the GPMC Membership Director, keep the club s membership records up to date. Please submit any and all changes (such as street address, address, phone number, Mustangs and special interest vehicles owned) to Mary at: gpmc_membership@verizon.net Or Mary Hutton, P.O. Box 1073, Monroeville, PA 15146

8 GPMC NEWS July 2014 Page 8 REV. ROBERT J. MARKS, RETIRED M.DIV, M.S.L.S., M.S.W., R.N., BC Pastor Emeritus, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 2613 SUFFOLK ST. GRAPEVILLE, PA , (CELL)

9 GPMC News July 2014 Page 9 GREATER PITTSBURGH MUSTANG CLUB Andrew Teti Newsletter Editor 213 Knollwood Drive Charleston, WV GPMC.Newsletter@yahoo.com TO: Next Meeting Wednesday July 2 Moon Township Park Board Mtg 7:00 pm General Mtg 7:30 pm Newsletter Submissions Newsletters sent to addresses are in full color. Printed copies of the newsletter are in black and white and a limited number are available at meetings. Do you have a story or photo share? Send them to the newsletter editor. The next deadline is: July 15, 2014