Jun/Jul 2013 - Waukesha Old Car Club

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June / July 2013
El Rey performs with the Night Beats for the last time at the Sock Hop on April 13.
A group of Waukesha High School Students reunite at the Sock Hop in vintage clothing
April 20th
Club visits Wisconsin Automobile Museum
Hartford, WI
May 4th
Club tours Hi-Tech Coatings
Waukesha, WI
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2013
Dues
Member dues are $25.00 per year and are due on February 15 of each year. Members receive a 50% discount on dues by working a minimum of 4 hours for
the club throughout the year. Members who have not
paid their dues by the due date will not receive credit
for hours worked and will have their name removed
from the roster.
Officers
President
Ron Wichinski
Vice President
Steve Heinemann
Treasurer
Jim Young
Club Meetings
Secretary
The club meets the second Monday of the month at
7:30pm at Fox Run Lanes in Waukesha
The board meets the first Monday of the month at
7:00pm at Fox Run Lanes in Waukesha
Roy Tomasczak
Board Members
Norm Anderson
Tom Garabaldi
Nic Gengler
Jim Haas
Victor Perugini
Roy Rathke
Harry Rozanski
Bob Schumann
Wes Sodemann
Mel Stark
Spark and Sputter
The club newsletter is published 6 times a year on the
even numbered months. The deadline for putting articles in the newsletter is 2 weeks prior to the newsletter being published.
Editor/Board Member at Large
Send items to be published to Bob Merner or email at
[email protected]
Bob Merner
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LOOK FORWARD TO:
Enjoy some entertaining pizza at the Organ Piper Restaurant on 108th Street in Greenfield on June 1 at
5:00pm. They have a 1920's Wurlitzer theater organ which is played during the late afternoon and evening. This
event will be casual as you can order off the menu and pay on your own. Club members can either go direct to
the restaurant at 5:00pm or meet at Fox Run Lanes parking lot at 4:30pm to caravan to the restaurant.
The club will again be participating in the Waukesha 4th of July parade. Line up time and meeting location is
not available at this time. Watch your email and announcements at the club meeting for details.
LOOKING DOWN THE ROAD:
This period, June through August will be a little rough, having to move my parents, my focus will be on getting
them moved and settled.
August 4 will be a cruise to the Illinois Railroad Museum in Union, Illinois. Union, Illinois is about 75 miles
from Waukesha. The museum hosts a Car/Truck show that draws approximately 400 vehicles. Admission to the
museum and car show is $5.00 for car, driver and passenger. The museum is a big boy's dream. There is a one
to one scale train layout with classic cars displayed all around. Multiple trains will be running on the 5 mile main
line and 2-3 trolleys on the loop. These trains and trolleys give free rides to the attendees. We will be leaving at
7am and stopping for breakfast at the Blue Bay restaurant in Mukwonago, then going down I-43 to highway 120
to Lake Geneva, south into Illinois on Illinois high way 47 to Highway 176 west 3 miles to Union, Illinois. Pack a
lunch, the concession stand is busy and there is plenty of space for a picnic. We will leave when the fun meter is
pegged, (around 2:00) and will stop on the way home for something cold.
Picnic and Auction will be September 8 and same time and location as past years. Bring a dish to pass the
club provides the meat and beverage. Bring your trash to treasures, to be auctioned off with the proceeds
donated to charity. More details will be provided as we get closer to the date.
Any questions, for any of these events
call Tom Garibaldi @ 262-547-5212.
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Ablers Whiskey Corners
End Zone
Montacelli Stone
Affordable Auto Repair
AIC Body Supply
All World Transmissions
Alpine Lanes
Amato Ford
Arrow Terminal
Auto Paint and Supply
Auto Zone
B & M Auto Part
Bark River Yacht Club
Express Auto Spa
Finn's
Foti's Sussex Inn
Fox Run Lanes and Pro Shop
Fracaro's Bowl
Fuzzy's Pub
Glenn Rock Motors
Goff's Auto Body
Golden Corral
Golden Gate Resturant
Moon's Automotive
Mufflers and Pipes
Murf's Frozen Custard
Nagel Auto Body
Nip's Tap
Paz Pub
Peterbilt of Wisconsin
Phil's Automotive
ProBark
Quarry Market
Billy D's
Bliffert Lumber
Blue Bay Restaurant
Boomer's
Borchardt's Speed Shop
Briggs and Strattion
Brock - White
Bumper to Bumper
Butler NAPA
C & M Auto Parts
C J Automotive
Carlee's
Carquest on Sunset
Century Communications
Cerny's Midway Market
Challenger Battery
Christina's Family Restaurant
Club 400
Corvette Connection
Couri Insurance
Crabby Joe's
Culver's Resturant on Sunset
D & D Automotive
Dady Oh's
Dillett Mechanical
DMC Customs
Golden Lake Pub
Hair Artistry
Hanson Auto
Harken
Heinemann Homes and Reality
Helman's Driving Range
Hog Alley
Hopson Automotive
Horter Chevrolet
Jack Moss Trucking
Ken Moriva
Kilpatrick's Engine and Transmission
Klink's V-Twin
Knuckleheads
KR Automotive
Kranky's
Lake Country Auto Care
Lincoln Contractors Supply
Mac Tools
Magellan's Bar
Marty's Pizza
Menard's
Mike's Radiator
Miller Electric
Milwaukee Alarm
MJ Auto Electric
Randy's Imports
Red Rooster
River Crest
River's Edge
Roberts Speciality Meats
Russ' Mulch and Soil
Salesville Sod
Schefus Automotive
Scrima's Pizza
Sideliners Pub
Sign Shoppe
Sports Page
Street Performance
Sunset Family Resturant
Sweet Designs
T & J Tools
The Crossings
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Waukesha Floral and Gardens
Weber Auto Body
West End Vending
Western Culvert
Wiesenthal LLC.
Wonderland Tap
Woodstock Lawn Care
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WAUKESHA OLD CAR CLUB Regular Meeting April 8, 2013
The meeting was called to order with 51 members present. Officers and Board members were introduced.
Sunshine Committee– Had no report
Secretary’s Report– Roy Tomaczak read the minutes from the March meeting. The minutes were approved as
read.
Treasurer’s Report– Jim Young gave a report of the income and expensed from the months of February and
March. The report was approved as presented.
Vice-President’s Report– Steve Heinemann said the 35 year pins are now available. Steve passed out the
pins to those members who were at the meeting. Steve also has the 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 year pins available
for those who did not receive them at the Appreciation Banquet.
President’s Report– Ron Wichinski said the Board is looking at ways to cut expenses. One of the ideas the
Board has is to email the Spark and Sputter as a way to save the cost of printing and postage. He passed
around a sign up sheet for members who are willing to receive it that way. You can also email Steve Heinemann
at [email protected] to request to receive your Spark and Sputter electronically.
Committee Reports
Sock Hop– Dan Calvano talked to the membership about the Sock Hop. He said that currently we only have 35
sponsors for the event. He needs everyone's help selling tickets and he needs more volunteers to work at the
event. He gave a special thanks to Harry Rozanski for getting sponsor donations from many Mukwonago area
business.
Bowling Party– Len Litt said that because of to the late start planning for the Sock Hop due to the uncertainty
of using Center Courts, the Bowling Party is canceled for this year.
Senate Bill #110– Jerry Congeni gave an update on the progress of this bill regarding the licensing of
collector and hobbyist vehicles.
Through the Windshield- Tom Garibaldi talked about the upcoming events:
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April 20th, Tour Wisconsin Automobile Museum in Hartford with lunch at the Mineshaft following. Leave Fox
Run at 9:30 and travel to the Museum.
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May 18th , Waukesha Historic Preservation Society Car Show from 8:30-3:00, we will be parking on
Wisconsin Ave between Maple and Grand. Saturday’s events include an open house and pancake breakfast
at the Masonic Lodge, historic walking tours, antique vehicle display and viewing the history of Silurian
Spring. Also, the Waukesha County Museum will host behind the scenes tours, children’s activities and a
sneak peek at the upcoming Les Paul Exhibit. Sunday’s event is open houses of historic homes.
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June 1st, 5:00pm, Organ Pieper Pizza located at 4353 S. 108th Street in Greenfield, WI
Possibly sometime in June or July a My Garage tour to Keith Fronz’s fire truck museum. Watch the Spark
and Sputter or your email for updates or contact Tom Garibaldi for more information on this and other
activities.
Mark Oravetz is looking for classic vehicles for the Racine 4th of July Parade. They are trying to get 100
classic cars. The parade is approximately 3 miles and the cars will lead the parade so that it is not start
and stop to prevent overheating. Line up is at 7:15am and starts at 9:00am. If you are interested contact
Mark (Home) 262-598-0478 or (Cell) 262-770-9424.
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WAUKESHA OLD CAR CLUB Regular Meeting May 13, 2013
The meeting was called to order. Officers and Board members and guests were introduced. There were two
guests in attendance.
Sunshine Committee– No Report
Secretary’s Report– Roy Tomasczak read the minutes from the April meeting. The minutes were approved as
presented.
Treasurer’s Report– Jim Young gave a treasurer’s report for the month of April which includes income and
expenses for the Sock Hop. More details as to the Sock Hop will be provided in the Sock Hop committee report.
Vice-President’s Report– Steve Heinemann said that the Wednesday Night Classics web calendar is a good
place to check for dates and locations of area car shows and cruise nights. He also said that when the club
receives flyers for shows he will display them in the glass case in the hallway. The club website
www.waukeshaoldcarclub.org has a place for members to list items for sale and to view and download club
newsletters. The last six newsletters are available on the website.
President’s Report– Ron Wichinski said again that the Board is looking for ways to cut expenses and one of
the ways is to reduce the cost of printing and postage by sending the newsletter to members electronically. Ron
passed around a sign up sheet for members who would like to receive the newsletter electronically. Ron said
that the “My Garage” to Hi-Tech Coating was well attended and very informative.
Committee Reports
Dale Schneider said that he will not be coordinating a Spring Tour this year as it would interfere with the big car
show in Wisconsin Dells.
Dan Calvano gave a report on the Sock Hop held April 13. He thanked all the members who worked in at the
Sock Hop. He also gave a special thanks to Len Litt and Dave Michaelis for picking up donations, Barb Litt for
making the decorations, Jerry Babe for transporting the bar and for giving it a fresh coat of paint, Jerry Congeni
for running the 50/50 raffle, Nic Gengler and the Waukesha Police Auxiliary for handling the parking, Tank
Ksicinski for running the raffle, and Nicky Stefanski for coordinating the door prizes. Based on ticket sales the
event was attended by approximately 1200 people. And there were minimal complaints regarding the shoe
policy of no hard sole shoes in the gym floor area.
Tom Garibaldi talked about upcoming club events that are published in his THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD
article. He mentioned the Waukesha Historical Society Car show on May 18 and the Organ Piper Restaurant on
June 1. For the Organ Piper, it will be order on your own and pay on your own. You can go direct to the
restaurant at 5:00pm or meet at Fox Run parking lot at 4:30 and caravan to the restaurant. He is still planning
a trip to Cedarburg and don’t forget about the Picnic and Auction September 8.
The Treasurer’s books are back from the accountant and the annual audit will be scheduled soon.
Bob Wiesenthal said Spring Jefferson was a good time. The weather was good and sales brisk. He gave a
special thanks to Tank’s son and his friends for setting up the club tents.
Wes Sodemann said that they sent out 630 car show registration forms to past participants. They already have
approximately 125 cars preregistered.
The June meeting will be at Murf’s on Sunset Drive and West Ave in Waukesha. As in the past each
member can receive maximum two tickets, worth $5.00 each to be used for food and beverage purchase. Steve
Heinemann will be on site at 5:00 (the official start time) to hand out tickets.
The club is still looking for a sponsor for the car show tee shirt. It you know of a business willing to be a
sponsor contact Steve or Ron.
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Swap Space
Milwaukee
Masterpiece Auto Show
Wednesdays Night Classics
Veteran’s Park
at Milwaukee’s Lakefront
May 15th - Sept 5th, 2013
Weissgerber's GASTHAUS
2720 N. Grandview Blvd
Waukesha , WI
Saturday is club day with
over 40 regional clubs
participating
August 24-25, 2013
Hardee’s Car Show
of Delafield
May 17, thruSept 24, 2013
5pm till dusk
Allen Graveen aka Elvis
will perform
July 9 2013
5pm to 8pm
For Sale
Two Brand New Excelisor
All Black 475/500-19 tires
$100.00 each contact Bob
Merner @ 262-549-0748
If you have an item to sell contact Bob Merner
at [email protected] to have it included in the newsletter.
It will be listed it in two consecutive newsletters as space allows.
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Kilpatrick
Engine and Transmission
James C. Kilpatrick
President
2901 Badger Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188
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on the club website.
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Contact the Club for more information
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PO Box 645
Waukesha, WI 53187
June 1
Cruise to Organ Piper Restaurant
page 4 & 7
June 3
Board Meeting
June 10
Club Car Show and Meeting at Murf’s
July 1
Board Meeting
July 4
Waukesha Parade
July 8
Membership Meeting 7:30 Fox Run Lanes
July 11-14
Iola Swap Meet and Car Show
August 4
Illinois Train Museum page 4 & 7
August 11
Frame Park Car Show
Sept. 8
Picnic and Auction page 4
7:00pm
page 7
7:00pm
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