Emergency Vehicle Owners

The Official Newsletter For Members Of The Emergency Vehicle Owners & Operators Association
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Volume 15 Issue 2
Emergency Vehicle Owners and Operators Association
Photos by Greg Ridenour (#152)
St Patrick’s Day parade in Ft Lauderdale, Florida (Greg Ridenour - Center Picture)
Visit Our Association’s Website at www.evooa.org
Mar - Apr 2010
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The President’s Corner
by John Bujosa, President/Founder ([email protected])
Show season is well underway and we are hearing from many of our members and friends about their show and travel plans. Many
are choosing not to travel very far from home because of the economy, however, that does not seem to have reduced attendance at
many of the events. Several of the local clubs in my area are citing increases in registrations from local vehicles and an increase in
retired emergency vehicles at their events. It is great to get out and mix with regular car events. Exposure to our hobby and
association is always a great thing. Remember to send us photos if you do participate in these various events, regardless of the size
of the event. We just want to know you are active out there.
I heard from many of our friends and members and they wanted to see a bi-monthly newsletter. Thank you for all your great
suggestions and comments. Over time we will incorporate as many of your ideas as we can. Many require us to have the newsletter
fully electronic but we are not quite there. We don’t want to leave our non-internet members and friends behind.
In this issue we are featuring three events and have many more to feature in near future newsletters. Don’t forget to send in your
pictures and articles in support of our newsletter. I have listed several of the events we know of but there are many more shows than
what show on this page and the website. If you know of more, let us know.
May 30, 2010, Classics at the Park Car Show, Ritzville, WA
May 30, 2010, 9th Annual Spring Meet and Car/Truck Show, Lahaska, PA
June 4-6, 2010, P.C.O.O.A. Story City Cruise, Story City, IA
June 5, 2010, Post Falls Days Parade, Post Falls, ID
June 26, 2010, City of SeaTac International Festival Parade, SeaTac, WA
July 1-3, 2010, 19th Annual P.C.O.O.A. National Convention, Indianapolis, IN
July 4, 2010, Normandy Park City Parade, Normandy Park, WA
July 4, 2010, City of Burien 4th of July Parade, Burien, WA
July 10, 2010, Emergency Vehicle Display, Dearborn Heights, MI
July 17, 2010, Apple Pie Jamboree and Parade, Pateros, WA
July 24-25, 2010, Fairchild AFB SkyFest 2010, Fairchild AFB, WA
July 27-31, 2010, 34th PCS International Meet, Albany, NY
August 7, 2010, 2nd Annual Cranberry Fire Truck Show & Cruise, Cranberry Township, PA
August 15, 2010, Omak Stampede Parade, Omak, WA
August 21, 2010, Spokane Police Cops for Kids Show-n-Shine, Spokane, WA
September 25, 2010, 3rd Annual CO Department of Public Safety Car, Truck, & Motorcycle show, Fruita, CO
October 21-23, 2010, Back to Basics 6, Eureka Springs, AR
Finally, I wanted to announce Skip Mills as our new Goodwill Ambassador from the Bay Area in CA. Skip is very active in the
organization and show scene and we welcome Skip into our active leadership ranks.
If you have a vehicle you are restoring or working on, particularly a fire vehicle or ambulance, let us know. Members are constantly
asking about wiring tips, how to remove scratches from their vehicle’s finish, resources for parts, etc so jump in and let us know
about your projects and tips. If you don’t mind sharing, we know we will all benefit from it!
Respectfully Submitted,
John
Post Office Box 1149 - Airway Heights, WA - 99001-1149
EMAIL: [email protected]
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2009 Union City Parade
Reiner Glausch (#510)
On May 16th, the EVOOA participated in the Union City CA. 50th anniversary celebration parade. The day started off with
everyone arriving at Reiner & Sheryl Glausch's house at 8am for coffee and pastries.
We then caravaned to the staging area fully marked with all emergency lights uncovered, thanks to the permission of our police chief
Greg Stewart. The weather warmed up as we waited our turn to enter the parade precession at 10:30am, and we all were happy to
get on the road.
Our group had the pleasure of having UCPD Chief Stewart with us. He rode in Reiner & Sheryl's 1967 Dodge marked as UCPD
circa 1967 / 1968. With lights on and sirens wailing we traveled the one plus miles down the Alvarado Niles Road, the main road
through UC.
Everybody cheered as we drove by and gave us the thumbs up and the children became very excited in see all the parade entries, all
70 of them. Our group was number 46, so we had the perfect position being in the middle of the parade. Our day concluded with
our group caravan to In-N-Out Burger for lunch, where we had our own mini emergency vehicle show.
Our group consisted of EVOOA Reps. Reiner & Sheryl Glausch; EVOOA members Ed Rominger, Tom Beasley, Atherton police
(Skip Mills); Tom & Joanne Paletta, EVOOA supporters & friends Phil & Leila Verzola ( Phil drove our Crown Vic); Veronica
Verzola and Police chief Greg Stewart.
A special mention is needed for EVOOA member Paul George and his better half Andrea. They recently celebrated the arrival of
baby Emily on Feb. 14th 2009. This was Emily's first parade riding in Paul's fire truck, and she did just fine with all the motor
noise, sirens and excitement. Congratulations Paul & Andrea !!
Vehicles in our group were 1967 Dodge UCPD, 1993 Crown Victoria Sheriff, 1966 Mustang Atherton PD, 1937 Ford fire truck,
1977 American La France fire truck.
Great group & great friends !!! Come join us next year
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Photos submitted by Pat Dooley # 152 & Mike Jakubec #5575
The weather was great and the rigs just kept coming in. 62 registered and several more were on
the street. Old and new police cars, fire engines, tow trucks, ambulances, and old Metro bus,
Search and Rescue, National Guard, and Professional Cars. It was a wonderful Show. Police
cars from the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and 00's..Fords, Chevys ,Dodges, many SSP
Mustangs...you wouldn't believe the cars. Everyone had a great time and the public really
enjoyed the vehicles. And of course, the Rootbeer was great. The Triple XXX gave out many
free food packages. Many thanks to the owners.
Awards given out:
Best of Show to Dave Houck, 1969 Portland P.D. Car
Washington State Representative Award to Seattle Police Museum, Jim Ritter
People's Choice Award, Washington Army National Guard, Humvee
Members Choice Award, 1999 Crown Vic, Phil Ryan
2nd place, 1990 Chevy Caprice Ron Nelson, Best Police
Washington Army National Guard, Humvee
2nd place Crown Victoria Paul Venditti
Best Fire, Kenworth Aerial Ladder, Last Resort Fire Department
2nd pl 1969 Kenworth Pumper, Last Resort ire Department
Best Ambulance, 1947 Buick, Steve Fisher
Sponsor's Choice, 1960 Ford Fairlane, John Shearer
Best Tow Truck, 1925 Model TT, Airport Towing
2nd place, 1935 Ford, Airport Towing
Best Professional Car, Jim Quinlan, 1996 Cadillac Hearse
2nd Pl., 1997 Cad Hearse, Craig & Mike Emmick
Long Distance award, Dave Houck, Troutdale , Oregon, Portland P.D.
N.W. Burn Foundation Pick, 1952 Diamond T Fire Truck, Jim's Big Twins
Many Thanks to all who attended. We raised over $600 for the Burn Foundation. Very good
donations!!!
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