April 2012 - Fallbrook Vintage Car Club

The
Talepipe
Fallbrook Vintage Car Club
Region
of the AACA
April
2012
Fallbrook Vintage Car Club
Dedicates Memorial Bench
The Talepipe
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Talepipe
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760-723-1181.
The TALEPIPE
is the newsletter of the
FALLBROOK VINTAGE CAR CLUB REGION
of the AACA
Incorporated as a California Nonprofit
Mutual Benefit Corporation
P.O. Box 714
Fallbrook, CA 92088 www.fallbrookvintagecarclub.org
The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club dedicated a Memorial
bench downtown in front of 120 South Main Avenue to honor
long time member, Marvin Van Voorst.
Marvin was a dedicated and long time car club member who
helped shape the club for well over a dozen years through the
generosity of his time and ideas.
Marv and his wife, Joyce, had a yellow 1948 Jeepster,
which could be seen at every car club event from the Christmas
Parade to the Fallbrook Vintage Car Show. Over the years his
vehicle became a club icon.
The brass bench plaque honoring Marvin, who passed away in August 2011, serves as a tribute to his
memory and his service to the community.
The plaque reads,
“Fallbrook Vintage Car Club,
Marvin “Marv” Van Voorst Memorial Bench.
Dedicated to Those Who Gave Their Time and Dedication to Help Others
and Make Fallbrook a Better Community,
Marvin „Marv‟ Van Voorst
1935-2011”
The bench is part of a program coordinated by the Save Our Forest Group, a “branch” of the Fallbrook
Land Conservancy. The Bench adoptions were developed as a means to enhance the downtown area and
provide funds to support the entire Treescape Project in the Fallbrook community. These benches are “Gifts
to Fallbrook” and have served the community well.
The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club today has over 90 active members. The dedication of this bench is part of
the club’s ongoing mission to support the community. The Car Club raises its funds by sponsoring one of
Fallbrook’s largest events, the annual Fallbrook Vintage Car Show, now on its 47th consecutive year and held
at Potter Junior High.
The club is also well known in Fallbrook for its annual participation in various events including the
Christmas Parade, Veterans Day Parade, and The Avocado Festival.
Marvin has over the years been an organizer and contributor to most of these events. His commitment to
the club and to the community was deeply appreciated and was an inspiration to all.
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Library Flagpole Ceremony
Jeanne and Joe Cusimano attended the Fallbrook Library flag pole dedication
ceremony. The Master of Ceremonies was Jose Aponte, Library Director. He
welcomed everyone and thanked all the people involved. The Fallbrook Vintage
Car Club was at the top of the list of contributors and it was well noted that the
flagpole would not exist without us and others.
It was announced that a plaque will be put at the base of the flag pole and the
Car Club will be on the plaque as a way to say “Thank You” for our support. The
only other group listed will be the VFW. Another speaker Jason Springston, again
complemented our club for all that we do for the community.
The whole ceremony was a real credit to our club.
—-Joe Cusimano—-
Fallbrook Vintage Car Club Receives Award
from Senator Joel Anderson
The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club, at its February general
monthly meeting received a visit from District Director,
Tom Rogers representing the office of California State Senator
Joel Anderson of the Thirty Sixth Senatorial District.
Mr. Tom Rogers presented a certificate of Recognition to the
club on behalf of the Senator for the work the club does in support
to the community via its charitable work.
In an attached letter to the certificate of Recognition the
Senator wrote
" I would like to thank you for your outstanding
commitment to the community by recognizing all of
your exceptional charitable work . Your dedication of
time and effort that goes into helping groups such as
the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary and Fallbrook Youth
Baseball help change lives in the community in a
dramatic way"
The Fallbrook Vintage car Club was proud to receive
this award. The
award was
graciously
accepted on behalf of the club by
Roy Moosa,
President.
—-Ed Vivanco—-
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Car Club Donates to
Live Oak Park Coalition
Michael McGuire from the Fallbrook Vintage
Car Club presented a donation check to Joyce
Wood of the Live Oak Park Coalition. Standing
next to Joyce and Michael are Joe Comella, Al
Gebhart, Al Olivares and Park Ranger Tom
Contreras. Seated are: Jane Carpenter, Martha
Choi, and Ken Westlake, all are board members
of the Live Oak Park Coalition
The Coalition is a volunteer organization
dedicated to the support and enhancement of
the many features of Live Oak Park. We are
very appreciative of their efforts in maintaining
the park as one of the best in North County
Car Club Donates
to Fallbrook Girls Rugby
Frank and Joan Hainey from the
Fallbrook Vintage Car Club present a
donation check to Coach Craig
Pinnell from the Fallbrook Girls
Rugby Club (standing on the left).
Last year the under 19 team of
the Fallbrook Girls Rugby Club won
the U19 National Invitational USA
Rugby's Tournament. The club was
created only four years ago and it
has already attained national
recognition as one of the best rugby
teams in the US. The club has about 60 players with ages ranging from 11 to 19 years old. Coaches Craig and
Marin Pinnell (who hardly looks any older than the players) are very proud of the club and the team that has put
our city in the national Rugby stage. Congratulations are in order.
The presentation was made on February 23rd in Fallbrook.
Auto Mart
New low priced Custom made bumpers made to fit your vehicle.
Call Bubba at Joe’s Firewood Emporium.
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No collision insurance?
No worries.
Call Pedro’s Body Shop for fast work
and reasonable rates.
Grand Opening Soon !
Come join us at our the grand opening of our new
McDonald’s.
1432 Marhabba Street
Downtown Kabul
(Please note:
all back packs will be checked at the door for explosives)
You know you’re
old
if you can
remember these
prices...
Stars and Their Cars
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ELDORADO’S
The Brougham was custom crafted to be the finest limited production luxury car possible for the
world’s most discriminating motorists. It was totally
different than the rest of the models in every respect.
Only about 100 per year were produced in each of
the four years it was sold. Shown here is the 1958,
which were the same as the 1957’s. They were
priced at around $10,000.
OF THE 50’S & 60’S
For FVCC’s 47th Annual Car Show, the chosen Featured Car “show within a show” will be a
special display of Cadillac Eldorado’s of the 50’ &
60’s. We are in the process now of soliciting a few
examples for a separate but adjacent area.
Cadillac Eldorado's – were those extra special ( and expensive ) models that Cadillac marketed
throughout the Golden years of style, color, and
chrome from Detroit – the 50’s & 60’s. All of GM and
especially the Cadillac Division was at the top of it’s
game during this period, and Eldorado’s were at the
tip of it all. While most of the mechanics were
shared with other models, the design, fabrics and
interiors, exterior colors, and trim were all unique to
the “Eldos”.
The first production Eldorado, shown here, was in
1953, convertible only, and available in only four colors, with just 532 produced. The 1954-1956 Eldorado’s continued on the same theme, with a coupe,
Suicide doors, air suspension, lower profile,
stainless steel roof, memory seat, auto closing trunk
lid and mouton carpet overlays are but some of the
luxury and special features.
I can’t show all the Eldorado’s of the period here, but
here are a few more special Eldorado’s. First a 1960
Brougham, then a 1962 convertible, and finally a
1967 Coupe, which was the first Cadillac with front
wheel drive. Also hidden headlights, and knife
edge design, largely the work of Bill Mitchell.
the Eldorado Seville, added in 1956.
1957 Eldorado’s were expanded to 3 models, the
Biarritz ( convertible ), Seville ( coupe ) and the magnificent Brougham ( sedan ).
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Hope all can make it to the Memorial Day show.
——Don McCormick—
2011-2012
Board of Directors
President... Roy Moosa 760-723-1181
Vice President... Mike McGuire 760-728-6430
Secretary…Bob Newkirk 760-728-2780
Treasurer…Lee Johnson 760-723-8286
Past President…David Bergeson 760-731-3300
Committee Chairs
Membership…
Louise Patterson 760-723-2818
Assistant Chair: Diane Vivanco 760-451-0850
Programming...
Roy Moosa 760-723-1181
Public Relations…
Ed Vivanco 760-451-0850,
Assistant Chair: Ray Sanchez 760-630-1121
Outside Activities…
Lee Johnson 760-723-8286
Glen Patterson 760-723-2818
John Waugh 760-723-0705
Donations…
Jeanne Cusimano 760-723-4085
Assistant Chair: Wayne King 760-451-2006
Special Events Set Up...
Fred Ragland 760-723-5324,
Assistant Chairs: Dick Ziemer 760-723-5358, Doug Allen 760-742-2305
Merchandise Sales…
Lee Johnson 760-723-8286
Communications…
Connie Waugh 760-723-0705,
Lynn Burch 760-728-1496
Website…
Bill Muno 760-723-7200
Newsletter Editor…
Roy Moosa 760-723-1181
Car Show Committees
Car Show Chair…
David Bergeson 760-731-3300
Car Show Feature Car Committee:
Don McCormick 760-723-3235
Assistant Chair: Glen Patterson 760-723-2818
Car Show Poster and Major Sponsors…
Mike Johnson...760-723-8286 Assistant Chair: John Cooke 909-518-6781
Car Show Program…
Whit Whittinghill...760-7286433
Assistant Chair: Dave Dressen 760-723-0848
Car Show Registration…
Bob Newkirk 760-728-2780
Assistant Chair: Alan Cutsinger 760-745-9345
Car Show Field Parking…
Mike McGuire 760-728-6430 Assistant Chair: Chuck Oster 951-461-2713
Car Show Swap Meet…
Frank Hainey 760-451-3041,
Assistant Chair: Doug Allen 760-723-742-2305
Car Show Public Parking…
Donald Kratzer 760-723-9548,
Assistant Chair: Lawrence Cooke 760-728-5596
Car Show Judging…
Tom Long 760-723-9833, Tom Conley 760-723-8596
Car Show Sale Items…
Lee Johnson 760-723-8286
Car Show Sign Committee…
Ron Mintle...760-728-2947
Car Show Raffle
Annette McGuire 760 728-6430
Assistant Chair: Christine Moosa 760-728-9422
Car Show Sound Committee…
Monty Voigt 760-731-2820,
Assistant Chair: John Cooke 909-518-6781
Car Show Gift Bag Committee…
Chair: Christine Moosa 760-728-9422
Assistant Chair: Lee Johnson 760-723-8286
Calendar of Car Club Events
March 27, 2012:
General Meeting
Women’s Club: 238 W. Mission Rd. Fallbrook, CA.
92028 , #760-728-9971
Hospitality: Mike and Annette McGuire
Pre-Meeting:
Z Café,
River Village, 5256 South Mission Road,
Bonsall, Ca. 760-631-1944
April 10, 2012:
Board of Directors Meeting: 7pm
Hosts: Don and Carol Kratzer
1963 East Alvarado Street, Fallbrook, Ca. 92028,
760-723-9548
April 15, 2012
Avocado Festival
April 24, 2012
General Meeting
Women’s Club: 238 W. Mission Rd. Fallbrook, CA.
92028 , #760-728-9971
Hospitality: Frank and Joan Hainey
Pre-Meeting:
La Caseta, 111 North Vine Street,
Fallbrook, Ca. 760-728-9737
General Meetings
Monthly membership meetings are held at the Fallbrook Woman's Club, 238 West Mission Road in
Fallbrook on the 4th Tuesday of each month unless
otherwise scheduled in advance. Meetings begin at
7:00 PM.
Pre-meeting Informal Dinner
An informal gathering of members is usually held at
a selected Fallbrook area restaurant prior to the
general meeting. Plan on arriving for dinner by 5:00
PM to insure that you have time to eat and socialize.
Board Meetings
Board Meetings are normally held at a member's
home the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM,
unless otherwise scheduled.
All FVCC Board Meetings are open to all members. There is more to the Fallbrook Vintage Car
Club than just a Car Show. Come and join us at the
Board Meetings to get more involved with your club
or just to socialize.
If you need more information please contact one
of the club officers or committee chairs.
Membership Information
Membership information may be obtained by mail or
from any FVCC officer or chairperson. Membership
Applications are also available on our
website at Fallbrookvintagecarclub.org.
Our email address is:
[email protected]
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Fallbrook Vintage Car Club
Region of AACA
P.O. Box 714
Fallbrook, Ca. 92088