MEMBER OF THE MONTH. December Tom Martin

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1 December OFFICERS PRESIDENT JEFF MINX VICE PRESIDENT Don Cook SECRETARY Becky Field TREASURER JoAnn Martorano SGT. AT ARMS Sarah Talahongva MEMBER OF THE MONTH Tom Martin Growing up in the fifties set me up for the ultimate automotive experience The Mustang. My heroes were Nascar s Red Baron, Stirling Moss, Zora Arkus-Duntov, and Colin Chapman. My neighborhood was full of hot rods. My father and most of my family were employed by John Deere, one of the greatest hot rod parts manufacturers in the world. My father worked on lots of friend s cars who had experience hauling serious liquid refreshment very late at night to meet river boats in small towns along the Mississippi. They had really fast Fords and so did my Dad. He was a Ford Man. It was catching. My first car at 16 was a 1949 Ford coupe, found in a secluded backyard, not running and looking ugly at a cost of $35. After milled heads, dual Stromberg 97 carbs, headers, dual points and lowering blocks, it ran real slick. My mom called it cold love ; I called it Midnight Lightning. The streets were not calm anymore. Later I also had a dual carb 54 Ford Skyliner with a plexi-glass top, but it bit the dust in a race with a Model A coupe. When my father went to buy a new 65 Ford Galaxy 500 XL at Sexton Ford, I tried to make a deal on a dirty red Cobra with side-curtains and wire wheels but couldn t swing it on my meager college student budget. I settled for a BRG 1958 MGA fixed head coupe used for rallies, SCCA races, gymkhanas and fun cruising. Meanwhile Carroll Shelby and Bob Bondurant were waging the Cobra Wars. One night a friend showed-off his new 1966 Mustang K model in a country road meet with 283 Chevrolet-powered Jaguar and a 55 Mercedes Gull wing. I was forever in love with Mustang.

2 COPPERSTATE INFORMATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Phyllis Petrone Doris Minx Tom Martin John Valencia Chris Valentino Wayne Sloan BOARD ALTERNATES N/A N/A RACING DIVISION COORDINATOR Andy Sievers CHIEF JUDGE Chris Valentino WELCOMING COMMITTEE Becky Field AZ AUTOMOBILE HOBBYIST COUNCIL Tom Martin NEWSLETTER EDITOR Chris Valentino CLASSIFIED and EVENTS Scott Nett NEWSLETTER TECHNICAL ADVISOR Hank Gallo WEBMASTER Jeff Zakutney MCA REPRESENTATIVE N/A CLUB MERCHANDISE Becky Field PARADE COORDINATOR Fabian Pugliese CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER Patrick Sweeney Hank Gallo CLUB WEBSITE 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 Be sure to contact an officer or board member for the many benefits of belonging to The Copperstate Mustang Club!

3 MEETING MINUTES Executive Board Meeting 11/07/2012 President Jeff Minx called the meeting to order at 6:45 pm. All members of the Executive board were present. Tom martin made a motion to advance $ to pay for food for the Jack Roush signing on November 8 th. Seconded by Phyllis Petrone. Motion carried. Dan Martorano made a motion to pay up to $ to update the MAX Award and purchase a Member of the Year Gift. Jerry Young seconded the motion. Motion carried. Toy for Tots on December 1 st on target. Wes Young volunteered to participate in the Gilbert Days parade. We are looking for someone to take over as Web Master as Jeff Zakutney has moved to the east coast and can no longer dot it. We also need to update the system and find a server. December 9 th Christmas party was discussed. A motion was made by Chris Valentino and seconded by Tom Martin to advance $ for center piecees and Santa gifts for the children. A motion was made by Dan Martorano to spend up to $75 for an appreciation plaque for Berge Ford; seconded by Phyllis Petrone. Motion carried. Nominations for the Max Award and Member of the Year were taken. Max: Jeff & Doris Minx, Phyllis Petrone, Don Cook, Chris Valentino, Scott Nett. Member of the Year: Dave Jacobelli, Chris Valentino and Don Cook. It was decided that any of these names could be interchanged. We will be researching new places in the east valley for our 3 rd Friday event. A discussion was held regarding Monsoon Madness Car Show. Tom Martin made a motion to pay Dave Jacobelli for his cost of John Schultz s hotel rooms. Phyllis Petrone seconded the motion. Motion carried by phone poll of the Board. General Meeting 11/11/2012 President Jeff Minx called the meeting to order at 1:10 pm. All Board members were present. JoAnn Martorano gave a treasurer s report. Monsoon Madness Car Show netted $ Jack Roush cooking netted $ Recognized new members: Dave Freet and Paul and Terri Rozzini. Gerald Young thanked the club for making him the Max Award recipient for He presented a Mustang clock to Bill Hopkins in appreciation of his dedication to the club and founding it in October, Also passed out a copy of the newsletter from September, October s Member of the Month (Hank Gallo & Family ) is again not here. November s Member of the Month ( Joe Tohoph was presented with certificate and a Cold Stone Creamery gift card. The resignations of 2 board members (Jerry Young and Dan Martorano) were discussed. A long discussion on voting. Members voted to handle the nominations and selection of Officers as they have been done in the past. Members voted to wait until November 20 th for all ballots to be returned by mail. Two more names were added to the list of candidates for election: Dana Cook and Kevin Stapleton. Possible officers for next year are as follows Doris Minx, Darel Johnson, George Maloley and Jo Young. Jo Young withdrew her name from this list in order to remain a voting member. Tom martin gave a report on AAHC. Noted that there will be a meeting on November 14 th at Mel Martin Museum. Also noted there will be a Car Show on 2/2/13 at Sanderson Ford. Dave Jacobelli gave a report on Monsoon Madness and discussed the Prescott Show next fall. Don and Brenda Wise won the HDTV. The Blue Ray DVD player donated by Hank Gallo for the Pizza Party was won by Isaias Telhado and spouse; Giselle. We need a web master and server for the club web site. Web site also needs to be updated. Copperstate Mustang Club responded with lots of donations for the Mount of Olives Lutheran Church Food Kitchen. Toy for Tots at Berge Ford on December 1 st Cost of registration is a new unwrapped toy or $20. Show runs from 9am to 3pm.Please get your reservations in for the Christmas Party ASAP. The 50/50 drawing of $37.50 was won by Sarah Talahongva. David & Beverly Freet: 1987 Blue 5.0 LX Convt & 1993 Burgundy LX Convt Austin Henely: 2007 White Convertible John & Patricia Motian: 2008 White Roush 427R Cyndy & Robert Thompson: 1969 White Coupe

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5 Upper Crust Pizza Party The annual CMC Pizza Dinner was held a new location this year- Upper Crust Pizza in North Phoenix. Uncle Sam's in Scottsdale had lost their lease so a new location had to be found quickly. George & Sharon Maloley suggested Upper Crust, but several other locations were looked at but all others weren't suitable for different reasons. The gathering started at 5pm on Saturday November 3rd with over 30 Mustangs (and one Maverick) on display. We had 85 member participate (including three new members). Steve, the owner of the restaurant, was on hand to help any way he and his staff could. Not only did we have pizza and soft drinks but they provided wings as well. About 6pm we had a little surprise as a power line burned up across the street causing half the restaurant to go dark. Everyone continued to eat and chat. Club President Jeff Minx thanked everyone and got a round of applause for the new location. He then raffled off a new home BluRay player. The winner was Giselle and I'm sure she'll allow her husband Isaias to use it to too. We saw many new faces and several from the past including CMC Founder Bill Hopkins, founding member Gary Ellsworth and Don Waikus. As always, check our Facebook page for many more photos by club members. We would like to thank everyone for attending and thank the club for providing the dinner. If you're in the area, stop in for a meal at Upper Crust and thank Steve and his team for hosting us. Sharon, George, Carolyn & Hank

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7 Toys For Tots Show 2012

8 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Dec 9 Dec 21 AZMCC Toy Drive/Cruise: leaving from Power Ford at 10am (arrive 9:30) and cruise to Maricopa Live Steamers (train park); meet west side of the dealer; bring a new unwrapped toy to be collected at the train park for Phx Firefighters; after riding the train, about 11:30, all will go to JoJo s Pizza for lunch; cruise will be 101 West to I-17 north, exit Pinnacle Peak Rd west to 43 rd Ave, south on 43 rd Ave and then left into the train park; for info contact Hank at hanksgt@yahoo.com. No Third Friday due to Holidays. Dec 29 Jan Fiesta Bowl Pre Parade: if you are intertested in participating in this event, you have to preregister; event starts at Brophy Prepatory College, pre-staging starts at 7am, limited to 200 cars, all makes/models; for info contact Chirs or c_sanchez602@yahoo.com. Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: 1:00pm at the Community Hall of The Mount of Olives Church; 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix. We meet the second Sunday of each month at this location. Come out and enjoy yourself. Click here for a map. Jan Russo & Steele s 13 th Annual Scottsdale Auction: N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale; over 700 classis cars, European sports, American muscle, hot rods and custom automobiles; for more info Stephanie or stephanie@russoandsteele.com or Jan Barrett Jackson Classic Car Auction: N Pima Rd, Scottsdale; collector car auction; or information@barrett-jackson.com. Jan 18 Jan 19 Feb 2 Feb 10 Feb 15 Feb 23 Mar 3 Third Friday gathering at Freddy s Frozen Custard & Steak-burger: 4929 W Bell Rd (Bell Rd & 51st Ave); see you there starting at 6pm to share food and stories; many other cars on display as well; let s get out and enjoy the weather why those east of us are hunkered down for the winter. Car Show/Swap Meet: this event will be held in Sun City West; there will be trophies, food; vendor spaces available; for more info Lauren lkmatley@gmail.com. 1 st Annual American Heroes Way Car Show: this event is being held in the Gilbert Town Square-SW corner of Gilbert & Warner Rd, Gilbert; all proceeds go to flying American Flags on Civic Center Dr/American Heroes Way; limited to 200 cars; $15/entry; arrive 8:30 to 10am; show 10am to 2pm; go to or for registration. Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: 1:00pm at the Community Hall of The Mount of Olives Church; 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix. We meet the second Sunday of each month at this location. Come out and enjoy yourself. Click here for a map. Third Friday at In-N-Out Burger; US 60 and Stapley Dr; come out and enjoy yourself with other club members; the weather will be great for driving those ponies; we will start showing up at 5:30 to 6pm; hope to see you there. 10 th Annual Classic Car & Hot Rod Show: in downtown Chandler; open to first 150 Classic cars, pre 1980 s; go to to register; contact Maury for more info. Fords on Fourth: Southern Arizona Mustang Club s Annual Show; raising money for the Easter Seals Blake Foundation and El Rio Health Center Foundation; open to all Ford, Lincoln & Mercury; many from Copperstate will be traveling down to Tucson for this show; 9am to 3pm; $30 entry fee; limited to 300 entries; for more info

9 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Mar 8-10 Goodguys 4 th Annual Spring Nationals: at Westworld of Scottsdale; for more info go to info@good-guys.com. Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 15 3 rd Annual Clarkdale Car Show: hosted by Clarkdale-Jerome Lions Club; event held at Clarkdale Town Hall, 39 N 9 th St, Clarkdale; open to all cars, trucks; $15/car pre-reg, $20/car after Feb 23; 9am to 2pm; for info Dave Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: 1:00pm at the Community Hall of The Mount of Olives Church; 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix. We meet the second Sunday of each month at this location. Come out and enjoy yourself. Click here for a map. Third Friday gathering--culver S: 825 E Camelback Rd, Phx; we will meet at 6pm; enjoy a nice meal with other pony people; this is the time of year to get out and enjoy; hope to see many of you there. Mar 16 3 rd Annual Thunder in the Desert: hosted by Tom Jones Ford in Buckeye; 10am to 4pm; $20 pre-reg, $25 day of show; all cars; parts vendors, parts swap meet, music; contact Scotty Mar 23 Catch A Wave Car Show: hosted by Kiwanis Nuevo Tempe at Kiwanis Park Tempe, 5201 S Mill Ave, Tempe; show on the grass; 10am to 2pm; for more info contact Dick Mar 30 Apr 13 May 4 Oct 19 Detroit Muscle: hosted by Wild West Mustangs at Sanderson Ford, 6300 N 51 st Ave, Glendale; 8am to 3pm; open to all American cars; entry fee $25; for more info Dennis Copperstate Mustang Club s Spring Show: more info to follow. Project Mustang Cruise: Walmart Parking Lot, Hwy 69, Prescott; if you can push it, pull it, trailer it, or drive it, your Mustang needs to be here; all years; $20/car; roll in 7-9am; show 9am- 3pm; for questions call Don Copperstate Mustang Club s Monsoon Madness Fall Show: Prescott, AZ. More info to follow.

10 Member of the month Cont. The Peace Corps called after graduation for two years in Nigeria, West Africa working in community development. My ride changed to a Morris Mini- Moke, an open shrunken jeep with 10 inch wheels. The experience was unique. It was a hump rider because it was too narrow for the tracks which were the road. The mirrors got knocked off by trees and the motor mounts stressed by infrequently hitting the hump. On one trip I had ten flat tires because of temperatures and road hazards. My first Mustang was a silver1966 A code GT, A resurrection job. It was bought well, but I had no idea how much rust it had. I tried to teach my daughter to drive a stick shift on it but she was scared of its loud pipes and heavy clutch. It was fun but ultimately ended up good for only parts and scrap. Armed with new found experience with Mustangs, I was on the hunt. A friend had refinished a 1965 A-code convertible obtained from a retired lady in Sun City. I bought it enjoyed it for many years of parades, trophies, proms, home comings, mall shows and even a bit part in a movie. A divorce and employment changes forced it to become a daily driver with lots of miles. It then went into seclusion in a friend s back yard. I decided it was a keeper because of the memories. The vacuum was filled with my daughter s castoff hippy VW bus. I m sure the police didn t like it, based on the number of times I was stopped. It was returned to the Netherlands. There was no substitute for a Mustang. Two friends told me about a turquoise Mustang for sale at a gas station because the owner could not pay the bill. It was an A code 1965 coupe. In the dark I probed for rust and damage repair. It came up clean, worn and not running. It was towed, cleaned, rebuilt and really came alive. But too many hours at work, sidelined it to be traded for restoration work on the 65. Soon an admired copper glow metallic 84 Turbo GT came available from Franklin and Nancy Nickerson. It was a beauty. I was in love! It looks like it did being purchased off the Berg Ford showroom and is lowered, has a body fairing kit, and a Cervini hood. Needless to say it has provided many hours of satisfaction on the road as well as at shows. Although it hasn t hauled any shine, I bet it could.

11 CLASSIFIED ADS For Sale Mustang GT wheels - Set of 4 with extra set of caps. In good condition. Need a good cleaning. Asking $200 for the set. Call Stash or srjarocki@gmail.com 1966 Mustang convertible; Professionally restored - absolutely beautiful car; Candy apple red; 289 2V;Automatic; PS; Power top; Orig motor/tranny; Dual exhausts; Pony red and white interior; Brand new Michelins; All maintenance records for the last 25 years; Call Howard Krasnow at for asking price and more info. Wanted Wanted 05 to 09 Mustang grill, lights, and wiring. Call Tom or thomasmartin007@yahoo.com Lower front grill for Mustang. Please contact Austin at

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