April

Volume 23 Number 4
April 2012
MUSTANG
MANIA
Official Newsletter of the Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club
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Another Show & Shine and more to come. Lots going on and a busy couple of
months ahead. New Club officer’s to lead the way and new ideas from club members to
keep our club the best! Get ready to mark those calendars and shine those ponies! Spring
is here and the weather is great for cruisin’.
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The Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club
P.O. Box 4431
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32579
www.EmeraldCoastMustangClub.net
Facebook.com/Emerald Coast Regional Mustang
Club
The ECRMC is a non-profit organization dedicated to local
community service as well as the enjoyment and
preservation of the Ford Mustang and its heritage.
st
Membership is $20 annually due January 1 .
President:
Maria Medina-Blair
682-1014
[email protected]
Vice-President:
892-0482
Marvin Christianson
[email protected]
Secretary:
Bonita Mahala
682-5271
[email protected]
Treasurer:
Kemp Normand
897-5883
[email protected]
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Classified Ads are free to all ECRMC
members.
Non-member rates are $5 for three months
Board of Directors
Director of Events/Master Scheduler:
936-1305
Brian O’Neil
[email protected]
Director of Archives & Communications: 689-3391
John Symons
[email protected]
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Directors–at-Large:
Ray Grater
[email protected]
581-2089
Jane Grater
John Symons
[email protected]
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689-3391
Frank Goldstein [email protected]
243-2950
Ken Michelson [email protected]
217-7277
MCA Regional Director:
David Corkum [email protected] 678-2991
Internet Staff
Webmaster/Facebook Administrator:
Myron Tracy [email protected]
Mustang Mania Staff:
Editor: John Symons [email protected]
Photographer: Ken Michelson
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Business Card sized Ads are $50 per year
(12 months) or $5 per month
Individual member sponsorships are
available
$10 for three months or $35 per year
All Ads will post for three months unless
otherwise Specified and updated.
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April 2012
The President’s Paddock
Sherri Symons, President
ECRMC #339 / MCA #73330
Ok. This really is my last Paddock. We have a new corral full of officer’s chomping at the bit to sink
their teeth in to what makes us tick. Congratulations to our new President – Maria Medina-Blair. Her
Vice is Marvin Christianson. Our Secretary remains Bonita Mahala, and FINALLY – a new Treasurer!
Kemp Norman. Your Board of Directors are: Ray Grater, Jane Grater, Frank Goldstein, John Symons,
Judy Christianson, Dave Bennett, and Ken Michelson. David Corkum has stepped up as our new
Mustang Club of America Regional Director, and Myron Tracy, Ken and John remain as your Internet
and Mania staff. Congratulations to all of the new officers. A grateful, heartfelt thanks to our past
officer’s, especially past Treasurer Brian O’Neil, and past MCA Regional Director, Russ Chamberlain.
These two have run the gauntlet for many years, and have kept us solvent, informed, active and most
importantly – out of trouble. A million thanks, guys. We appreciate everything you’ve done, and will
continue to do to keep this the best club around!
There’s lots to do now that the weather has turned nice – for now. A new monthly gig is happening
at Hooter’s in Crestview. Their first was good, and the Mustangs far out-shined all other makes and
Chevy’s – combined. It was evident, and mentioned several times over the P.A. by the DJ. We gathered
up for an abbreviated ride down Old River Road into Baker and stopped off at the Gator Café for Ice
cream floats, cake, and coffee. Mundane and vanilla for some folks, but we’re starting to really like the
casual comfort of the goodies and the camaraderie. Hooter’s is shooting for an informal show & shine
the 1st of each month. Free iced tea and food discounts. 4th Annual Windcreek Casino Car Show, Hub
City Ford 1st Cinco de Mayo Car Show, and many others are on tap the next couple of months. The most
intriguing comes from President Ron Raven at the Gulf Coast Mustang corral in Pensacola. We have been
invited to attend the Wounded Warriors High Five Tour Stop in Pensacola on July 2nd at World Ford from
4-8 PM. Special guest is THE 2010 Shelby “Super Snake”. More details in the Mania. Alabama Charlie put
together a last minute breakfast run last Saturday. Breakfast at 8 at Mama Clemenza’s at Uptown
Station, then a cruise along the beach from Navarre to Pensacola Beach for lunch and back. More lead
time Charlie. Sounds like a good drive.
As I said last month, it’s been a good ride and mostly, a fun time. I appreciate each and every one of
you for helping, working, praying, supporting, and just plain being there. I remain, and always will be
grateful and…your Past President.
And for the last time … really…
See you around the stables!
Sherry
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News Updates
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
Here are some of the newest members who have joined us:
John Rook – Mary Esther - Silver ‘86 LX 5.0 (Former FHP Patrol Car)
John Young – Niceville – ’08 Silver Bullitt V6
NEW NEWS:
Burning Up the Beaches, May 4 – 6, 2012. "Burning up the Beaches" was designed in conjunction with
the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce as a fundraiser for Horizons of Okaloosa County, our local
ARC agency. Founded originally in the 1950’s by parents of mentally and physically handicapped children,
these parents developed programs providing education, training and support for their children and soon
became the Association of Retarded Citizens of Okaloosa County. Either cruise through the Ft. Walton
Beach area, or participate in the judged car show, or both. There's more than $5000 in cash and prizes to be
awarded. Registration fee is from $50-70, depending on involvement, and includes an event T-shirt, a
chance to win $5000, two passes to the Saturday Beach Bash, and more. Visit the website for all the details.
(http://www.burningupthebeaches.com/)
CJ Pony Parts – Rally Dixie 2012. June 19, 2012. Kicks off in Noblesville, Indiana and ends up at the
Ramada Plaza Beach Resort in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Each day also features eight secret checkpoints
at historical or scenic locations to guide the voyage. We’re positive this will be an AWESOME time for every
participant. The CJ Pony Parts – Rally Dixie 2012 charity will be the Accelerated Cure Project, which works to
accelerate the cure for Multiple Sclerosis by better funding research into the causes and mechanisms of the
disease. ECRMC member David Corkum is the POC.
Wounded Warriors High Five Tour Stop. July 2nd at World Ford from 4-8 PM. Received this from Ron
Raven, President of the Gulf Coast regional Mustang Club in Pensacola: We have been invited to attend the
Wounded Warriors High Five Tour Stop, July 2nd at World Ford in Pensacola from 4-8 PM. The tour this
year, as with years past, is in a Shelby Mustang, this time being a 2012 "SUPER SNAKE". Nothing is required
of us but to be there with our cars and show our support for this great charity. The 2011 Shelby Mustang
tour car sold Saturday at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Palm Beach for a total of $950.000.00. (Two buyers)
See the sale on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdlA3nnj1Co
"Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club" & "Mobile Bay Mustang Club", plus the "Baldwin County Gear
Jammers" are invited , with the goal of showing overwhelming support for the cause. SPREAD THE WORD.
thanks,
Ron Raven
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Doolittle Raiders. Here’s a gem that may be a once in a life time opportunity. Towards the end of this
year, the Doolittle Raiders are set to host the last and final reunion of their surviving members. Nowhere is
the legend of the Doolittle Raiders more prevalent, or poignant, than here, at Eglin. The Northwest Florida
State College is to be the host of this final, grand honor, and we have a member of the Board of Directors
on the planning committee. To be a part of or only just to witness such a great event in history will be an
honor. As we get more information, we’ll pass it on. There may even be a role to be played by the ECRMC.
Who knows?
UPCOMING SHOWS:
Carrabelle Speed Festival, Carrabelle, FL on April 21st, 2012. Held at the Carrabelle-Thompson
Airport . It will take place on an open runway giving competitors a full half mile of open throttle
acceleration! What makes this event truly special is that participants will be allowed to compete against
each other head to head in a safe environment, without being limited to the standard 1/8 or 1/4 mile
distance.. Not only will this event provide a surreal experience of driving down an active runway at
adrenaline pumping speeds. There will also be a live DJ spinning tracks all day long as well as food vendors
to feed you when you’re ready for a break or a quick snack. Those interested will depart from the
Niceville Wal-Mart at 4 am Saturday morning. Stay in touch with Ken Michelson.
(http://www.wannagofast.com/)
***( CLUB CRUISE)***
2nd Hooter’s of Crestview Saturday Show & Shine: May 5th , Noon – 3 at the Crestview Hooter’s
adjacent to Highway 85 & I-10. Will continue the 1st Saturday of each month. A new twist every month. A
dunk Tank is in the works for May, and maybe some other food and drink discounts!
WindCreek Casino Annual Car Show. Atmore Al. May 5th. You should be able to pre-register
shortly thru their website You will find a link with the Car Show and can pre-register all cars being entered
at that time, rather than waiting in line the day of the event.
(www.windcreekcasino.com)
Hub City Ford Cinco De Mayo Car Show. Saturday May 5th Hub City Ford, Crestview. All makes,
models, and years. Registration 9-11. Judging starts at 12. First 100 entries are free. $25 after that. Best
Ford, Best Warrior, and Best “Other”. Prizes - $250 gift card and trophies. Flyer and registration at the end
of the Mania. Contact Brandon at Hub City Ford.
([email protected])
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Military Appreciation Recognition Celebration. Old Spanish Trail Fairgrounds, Crestview, May 19th. Free
eats & drinks, entertainment, Police Escort from Big Lots in to the Fairgrounds (Our reputation precedes
us)! Meet at 10:00 in the Big Lots Parking Lot.
Club Discounts:
Speed of Sound (http://www.speedofsoundllc.com/) The makers of high quality gauge pillar pods
for Mustangs, is offering members of the Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club a 10% discount on all
purchases through the rest of 2010. For more information, contact Brian, the club treasurer, for details on
how to receive your club member discount and the club discount code.
American Muscle club Discount (www.americanmuscle.com) Use our code to get your discount.
Also note the online marketing rep’s name and number if you have any problems using the discount code. If
you missed the e-mail with the code, get with a club officer for the info.
ShopJH.com (www.shopjh.com) 10% discount to any Mustang club member for Ford-licensed
authentic Mustang and Shelby apparel. Jackets, Pit Crew shirts, Hoodies, and T-Shirts. Letter attached.
Mustang Junction (www.mustangjunction.com / www.distelracing.com) Not to be confused with
our own Mustang Village, Mustang Junction and Distel Racing offers 5% discount to club members on parts
ordered through their website. Mustang Junction leaning towards restoration and typical mechanical parts,
Distel Racing more towards the street and track racing end of the business. See their letter later in this
issue.
Mustang Village / Pensacola, FL ([email protected]) No discount here, but Bob & Rochelle McNeal
will see to it that if you have a Mustang need, they’ll find a way for you to un-need. For anyone who hasn’t
yet been there, you’re missing out. Out of the way, clean, and well-kept, you’ll find ponies all lined up
waiting to be picked. NOT your typical junkyard with overgrown weeds, snakes and unsafe stacked junkers.
Definitely worth the drive, and a good end of Pensacola to look in for Harbor Freight, eats, etc. Not far from
the intersection of 9-mile road-Highway 29-Highway 90.
Places to Go, Things to Do:
Weekly Panhandle Cruisers Show N Shine. At the Burger King parking lot at Nine Mile Plaza
Pensacola, on highway 90 in front of Big Lots. Info; Call Warren at 251-946-3327 or email
[email protected] - Web site; panhandlecruisers.com. Hang out with cruisers every Saturday night from
5PM until 8PM rain or shine. Cars, music and friendly folks of all ages. A 50/50 drawing is held every month.
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APRIL 2012
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
4
5
Old Fogies
ECRMC
Lunch at
Meeting @
Mary Esther Golden Corral
Sonic 12 PM
7 pm
6
Saturday
7
Hooter’s Show
& Shine
Jay’s Guns
Appreciation
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Lynn Haven Car
Show
15
16
17
18
19
20
21 Average Joe
Car Show –
Crestview
Carabelle Speed
Festival
22
23
29
30
24
25
26
Officer’s &
Brd of Dir Mtg
5:30
Golden Corral
27
28
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
4/2 – Laura Brzek
4/15 – Daisy Michelson
4/21 – Chris Davison
4/4 – Danny Wilson
4/15 – Daisy Michelson
4/21 – Michael Bresette
4/10 – Delisa Rodriguez
4/17 – PAULINE REGISTER
4/28 – Cherie Taylor
4/12 – Jay Davis
4/17 – Jeff Holthaus
4/29 – Doug Ray
4/19 – Melissa Tracy
4/29 – Ken Michelson
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MAY 2012
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Old Fogies
Lunch at
Mary Esther
Sonic 12 PM
ECRMC
Meeting @
Golden Corral
7 pm
Friday
4
Saturday
5
1st Friday
Milton
Hooter’s
Show & Shine
Hub City Cinco
De Mayo Show
4th Annual Wind
Creek Show
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
MOTHER’S
14
15
16
17
18
19
Military
Appreciation
Recognition
Crestview
DAY
20
21
22
23
24
27
28
Memorial
29
30
31
Officer’s &
Brd of Dir
Mtg
5:30
Golden Corral
Day
25
26
Choctaw H.S.
Band Car Show
MAY BIRTHDAYS
5/1 – Andrea Thompson
5/10 – Corky Pitsenberger
5/22 – Curtis Blair
5/3 – Shari Sankeralli
5/10 – Kay Savoie
5/23 – Ed Keeney
5/6 – Paul Goldstein
5/18 – Jefferey Tant
5/23 – Ron Sankeralli
5/23 – Mary Wilson
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For Sale
Doug Ray is selling his 2003 Mach I for $15,000. It has less than 35,000 miles on it. If anybody is
interested, see Suzie Barton on Facebook, or at Ed’s Seafood in Niceville’s Palm Plaza.
Anyone building, re-building, or contemplating re-building a Fox body, see Dave McGranahan. He
has a host of frame, body, extra parts, and some test equipment that he needs to let go. If your
looking for something in general, or specific, contact Dave at email: [email protected].
Flow master exhaust for the 2012 Mustang v-6 for $179 and the 4 20" Nitto Tires and black bullit type
wheels for $750 . Contact Russell Wyatt at email: [email protected]
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Next Monthly Meeting
Upcoming Events
May 3rd – Golden Corral on
Mary Esther Blvd.
6:00 PM to eat and socialize, formal meeting
begins at 7:00 PM.
ECRMC monthly Meetings are to conduct Club
business and for everyone to get a chance to
socialize in a semi-formal atmosphere. If you really
want to get involved with your Club, please plan to
attend and bring a potential member with you! All
members and their families are welcome.
Every Saturday night Panhandle Cruisers 9-Mile
Road Cruise-in. Burger King/Big Lots parking lot
at Nine Mile Plaza Pensacola from 5PM until 8PM
rain or shine. Cars, music and friendly folks of all
ages. 50/50 drawing
April 21st - Carrabelle Speed Festival
Carrabelle, FL
April 21st – Average Joe Car Show. Downtown
Crestview.
May 4th – First Friday Milton. 5-8 pm. Milton, FL
May 5th - 2nd Hooter’s Show & Shine. Crestview
May 5th – Hub City Ford Cinco de Mayo Car
Show. Crestview.
May 5th – Wind Creek Casino 4th Annual Car
Show. Atmore, AL.
May 4 – 6 - Burning Up the Beaches
Ft Walton Beach, Destin
May 19th – Military Appreciation Recognition
Day. Crestview.
May 26th – Choctaw High Band Car Show. Ft
Walton Beach.
June 19-21
CJ Pony Parts – Rally Dixie 2012
Starting in Indiana – ending in Ft. Walton Beach
on the 21st
Know of an even? Let us know and we will get
It listed here!
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Gulf Coast Mustang Club Nationals 2012
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Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club
PO Box 4431
Fort Walton Beach, Fl.
32549
Don’t Forget:
Next Club Meeting – May 3rd
Membership renewal time is here! Download your renewal application!
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