Volume 45, Number 1 Jan 2014

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1 Volume 45, Number 1 Jan 2014 In This Issue PRESIDENT S MESSAGE MEETING MINUTES PHOTO ALBUM CAR ATTENDANCE 2014 EVENT SCHEDULE NON-CLUB EVENTS NEXT MEETING Some Added Misc

2 Hello Everyone, I want to extend a "Thank You" to all for attending our January meeting. It was well attended despite our 5 sickly members who called at the last minute indicating they could not attend. I hope you all are feeling better by now. The weather was perfect for driving our Thunderbirds to the meeting. Comparing our weather to the chilly Mid-West and the snowbound East Coast we have it pretty good here on the West Coast. The Private Room at Coco's provide us an opportunity to take our time, visit, eat, conduct our meeting and raffle. We also raffled off the remaining prizes from our Christmas Party. I want to "Thank" Arlis and Dianne for selling the raffle tickets. I also want to "Thank" Dianne (my better half) for taking charge of the raffle. That gave Mike McLucas and I a chance to eat our Birthday Pie. One of our traditions in the Newsletter is to announce your birthday in the corresponding month the Newsletter is released. Please provide Herman or myself with your birthday month and day if we don't have it on record. Don't worry, we will not ask what year. If you prefer to not be listed, we understand. I hope you all can attend the February meeting. As I write this Dennis and Dee Dee have not finalized their plans yet. No matter what is planned, we always have a good time getting together. See you at the February meeting. Happy Thunderbirding, Tim Roden, President CTCI #10159 BIRTHDAYS Jan: Mike McLucas = 5 Tim Roden = 7 Dennis Byrne = 10 Tim Gaughan =??? Feb: Dianne Roden = 1 Herman Schulze = 4 Keith Zimmerman = 21 Jan Kibler = 25 ANNIVERSARIES Jan: None on Record Feb: None on Record Note from the Editor: Cover Photo: A 1956 Thunderbird MRI. The January Sick Lame and Lazy Report: We wish Maryanne, Jim & Pat, Bob & Ellie a speedy recovery from the winter ailments that are going around. Ya ll get well soon...and BTW...Thank You for not sharing. Alert Have you gotten your Flu shot? The H1N1 virus can be deadly. The 1/10/2014 Press Democrat reported that a 23 year old Sonoma county resident was its latest victim. This is pretty close to home. Note...Member contributions to our newsletter are always welcome. Some clubs publish their members favorites recipes. Please help and share any Tech Tips, Ideas, Life Tip s or any useful information for our edification. Thank You... And a nice welcome to our newest members Debbie & Tim Yellow Thunderbird. Dues are Due Prorated Dues... NEW members Only.

3 Greetings to Thunderbirds of Sonoma Members, Our January 2014 TOS meeting was held at Coco s Restaurant in Santa Rosa. Each member ordered off the extensive menu and everyone had an enjoyable lunch. The weather was unseasonably warm as were the hearts of the TOS membership. All were thankful for the past year s blessings and look forward to a new year of camaraderie and abundance. Attendees were: Jutta Einstoss, Herman & Joan Schulze, Jan & Dave Kibler, Denise Bahnsen-Brown, Tim & Diane Roden, Brant & Arlis Minetti, Dennis & Dee Dee Byrne, Louise Johnson & Wes Crandall, Marla & Andy Preston, Mike McLucas, Barbara Buckingham & Duane Ornbaun, and Tim Gaughan & Debbie Dean. President Tim opened the meeting thanking everyone for their attendance at this first meeting of the new year. He announced that our new treasurer, Arlis Minetti, is now a signer on the club s new checking account. A big THANK YOU was given to past treasurer, Jan Kibler. Jan held the treasurer s office for the past 5 YEARS! We appreciate your dedication and efficiency, Jan. Now it s time for a rest! Oh, and by the way annual dues are due now. If you haven t paid yet, please do so. Tim thanked Mike McLucas for updating our Presidents Plaque with having the most recent presidents names engraved. Also, Tim announced that on the November ballot, there will be a proposal for a measure to raise money for road system to double the vehicle license fee for ALL cars. And the Early Bird magazine had an article about the blend of gasoline that is 15% ethanol this is NOT meant for cars older than 2012! Major car companies will void your warranty if they find that you have used E-15 in your vehicle. January birthdays include Denise Brown, Mike McLucas, Tim Roden, Dennis Byrne and Tim Gaughan. Raffle winners were: Wes, Dee Dee, Denise, Joan, Andy, Tim, Mike, Diane, Dennis, Jutta, Louise, Jan, Herman. (I think that s about all of us!!) Happy New Year! Respectfully Submitted, Dee Dee Byrne Secretary CTCI # 10901

4 Caught counting the money. Jan 2014 Photos

5 Jan 2014 Photos Me Welcome to Debbie & Tim

6 Some Semi-Useless Information and the Local Pulse Thunderbirds of Sonoma 2014 Dues are Due by Jan, 31, If Dues are not received by the end of Feb your March Birdsheet will be in jeopardy. Bring your check to the Jan-Feb meeting or mail it to: Arlis Minetti 6287 Melita Rd Santa Rosa, Ca No Birdy parts at the moment. As Promisied: Check pages for a very old Ford product that s for sale. Look who Tim found sitting in his car. This Day in Automotive History 1/2/1839: Charles Goodyear develops vulcanization of rubber 1/2/1842: 1st wire suspension bridge opens to traffic, Fairmont, PA 1/2/1923: Chevrolet debuts first air-cooled engine 1/2/1974: Richard Nixon signs the 55 MPH national speed limit into law. 1/7/1918: First Chevrolet truck built

7 Thunderbirds of Sonoma in Attendance 2014 Club Event Schedule Month Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Thought to Ponder Meeting Host Dennis & Dee Dee Harry & Daughters Andy & Marla Keith & Jamie (Gil s Tech) Denise Herman & Joan Brant & Arlis Jim & Pat Debbie & Tim Keith & Jamie Marla & Dolora I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. Thomas Jefferson

8 2014 NON-CLUB EVENTS 2014 Foster Freeze - 4th street, Santa Rosa, Ca = Thursday Nights 2014 Turlock Swap Meets N. Broadway, Turlock, Ca Jan 25-26, 2014 The Good Guys - Alameda Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, Ca = March 29 & 30, 2014 Buns & Burgers - Larkfield Santa Rosa, Ca = May till Oct Rain, :00PM American Grafitti Petaluma, Ca (707) = May 17, 2014 Petaluma Swap Meet - Petaluma Fairgrounds, Ca = May 18, 2014 The Good Guys - Alameda Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, Ca = May 31 & June 1, 2014 Fathers Day Show - Julliard Park Santa Rosa, Ca = June 15, 2014 CTCI International Convention, Springfield/Branson, MO = July 1-6, Years of Kicks on Route 66 The Good Guys - Alameda Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, Ca = August 22, 23 & 24, st Annual Cloverdale Car & Motorcycle = Sept 5 & 6, 2014 Fleet Week and returning Blue Angels = October 11 & 12, 2014 The Good Guys - Alameda Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, Ca = November 8 & 9, 2014 If you know of any upcoming Northbay events please let me know so they can be included. It s always nice that everyone has the option to participate if so inclined. Classic Thunderbird Club International Have you Joined? Classic Thunderbird Club International Membership Membership dues are $35 per year from Jan Dec. A new member will pay a one time $15 initiation fee. Included with your new membership to CTCI is an annual subscription to the Early Bird Magazine, which is full of useful Thunderbird information and Tech Tips. Dues for new CTCI member are pro-rated depending on the month in which you join. For additional information on the CTCI, check the following link:

9 SATURDAY, February 1st at 12: 00 Noon 941 Golf Course Drive Rohnert Park, CA (707) Hosted by Dennis and Dee Dee Byrne Please RSVP by January 29th Remember a Raffle Prize if you can and want to. Questions...call

10 1939 Mercury for sale

11 1939 Mercury Page 2

12 THUNDERBIRDS OF SONOMA OFFICERS 2014 President Tim Roden Vice-President Pat Arieta Secretary Dee Dee Byrne Treasurer Arlis Minetti Newsletter Editor Herman Schulze Printing/Circulation Dave & Jan Kibler CTCI Rep Jamie Thigpen Activities Pat Arieta ACCC Rep Jim Arieta Webmaster Herman Schulze BBQ ER Wes Crandall The THUNDERBIRDS OF SONOMA club, Chapter 33 of the Classic Thunderbird Club International, is a California non-profit corporation. The TOS club was founded in 1970 to foster the preservation, maintenance and enjoyment of Thunderbirds. Membership is open to individuals interested in mutual enjoyment of these vehicles. Prospective members are encouraged to attend our monthly meetings and activities. For information, contact any member or club officer. THE BIRDSHEET Herman Schulze, Editor 3459 Parker Hill Rd Santa Rosa Ca