Car Club Cavalcade - California Automobile Museum

March/April 2011
Vol. 24 No. 2
From the Director
Dear Members and Friends,
As Spring begins to peek out at us in
the form of budding daffodils (my favorite flower in case anyone is inclined to surprise
me with some), baseball training and glimpses of
sunshine, I always feel the renewal that this time of
year represents.
I’m excited about all our new docents in training; hopeful about innovative visions and plans for
the Museum in the coming months and energized by
the new events and collaborations planned for 2011
including the Folsom Motorfest, Shriners Concours
and a few movie projects.
Some newsworthy items to keep you up to date on
what’s happening around these parts:
In 2010, for perhaps the first time ever, event
rentals surpassed vehicle sales as our top revenue
stream. That’s good news for rentals (great job Hallie!) but not such good news for our car sales. As
you may remember, our car sales program was closed
down for about 3 months while we waited to get our
Dealer’s License through the DMV, so thankfully
sales are picking back up. Be sure to check out all
our new listings on Hemmings.com and ClassicCars.com!
Sierra Chapter ATOS (owners of the WurliTzer currently housed at the Museum) have opted to
begin their search for another facility with a better
guarantee of longevity and more availability on Friday evenings for their silent movie series, so we’ll be
very sorry to see them go!
We recently said goodbye to Kaela Nelson,
our Marketing and Education Coordinator for the last
several years, but we say hello to Gina Azzarello, our
new Marketing Specialist, and we’ll seen add a new
Education Coordinator to our staff as well.
Admissions continued to stay strong through 2010
(see chart p.2) and we are hoping for the same trend
in 2011!
Please stop in to see our Dropped & Chopped
Exhibit if you haven’t already, as well as our Automobilia! exhibit which changes almost weekly! Hope
to see you soon.
Best regards,
Car Club Cavalcade
March - The Kaiser-Frazer Owner’s Club will be
showcasing some
of its members’
vehicles.
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Have your next event at
The California Automobile Museum!
Book your next party, corporate meeting, wedding or special event with us. We have a large
capacity room for big parties as well a smaller conference room for meetings. Contact Hallie
for more details and to discuss your next event at [email protected]
We had an incredible turn out on Free Museum Day! Over 4,500 people visited us here
at the California Automobile Museum. We just wanted to say thank you to everyone
that came, and all of the docents and volunteers that helped make the day such a great
success. We hope that you’ll come visit the museum again. Our exhibits rotate every
couple of months, so there is always something new to see!
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News from the
Gearhead Giftshop!
Come check out the fun new
products at the Gearhead Gift
Shop! If you love bacon or
cupcakes, we have bacon- and
cupcake-scented air fresheners
for your car! We have a fun
build-it-yourself 78-piece
connector set that can create a
variety of vehicles! We have tshirts for the latest Dropped and
Chopped exhibit, and once they go, there will be no more
ordered, so get ‘em while they last! Be sure to stop and check us
out on your next visit to see many more of the newest products.
And if there is anything you would like to see here at the Gift
Shop that isn’t already in stock, please feel free to fill out one of
our gift shop request forms, or email Court P. Rivard at
[email protected].
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Upcoming Education Classes and Workshops
Classes have started up again and seats are limited. Be sure to sign up
early for our classes offered:
Kids’ Engine Class --- Saturday, March 19, 2011, 9am – 12:30pm. Boys
and girls in the 5th- 9th grade and their adult buddy can find out in this
3 hour hands-on class. Kids get to take apart a Briggs and Stratton one
cylinder engine and learn how solids, liquids, and gasses interact to
make it run. Then fire up a variety of engines to see how each gets
their specific job done. $25 per child/adult pair for nonmembers and
$20 per child/adult pair for Museum members.
CAM Photo Workshops --- every 4th Tuesday of the month from 5pm
– 9pm. With two tracks based on skill level and new topics each month, students will go from basic to
advanced throughout the year and find themselves growing and developing their photography skills
right away. Sign up for classes by visiting EventBrite.com and searching for CAM Photo. Early bird
specials available for each class until a week prior to the class date: $45 per person for nonmembers and
$40 per person for Gearhead members. Regular admission is $50 per person for nonmembers and $45
per person for Gearhead members.
Model T Tune Up Class --- Saturday, April 9, 2011, 9am – 3pm. This one day class teaches students how
to tune up Model T Fords. This will include the demonstration of tests and measurements of the
starter/battery, engine condition (compression tests), ignition service (spark plugs, coil checks, and
timing), and fuel system checks (tank, carburetor cleaning and adjustments). Handouts for Model T
“how to” services will be provided. If students have a Model T they are encouraged to bring the car with
them and checks will be performed on the vehicle. Students who do not own Model Ts will still have the
opportunity to assist with tests and measurements. The cost of this class is $85 per person for
nonmembers and $75 per person for Museum members.
Model A Basics Class --- Saturday, May 7, 2011 9am – 3pm. Have you ever wanted to know why 19281931 Ford Model As are the most commonly owned, driven, and restored antique vehicles in America?
Discover the wonder of Model A construction, nomenclature, operation and basic maintenance, along
with some interesting automotive history. Also, each student will have an opportunity to learn how to
drive a Model A – an experience that won’t be forgotten! The workshop is $85 per person for
nonmembers and $75 per person for Museum members. Driver’s license required.
Model T Basics Class --- Saturday, May 21, 2011, 9am – 3pm. Have you ever wondered why the Ford
Motor Company manufactured over fifteen million Model T’s from 1908 until 1927 and why it had such
an impact on our nation’s society and economy? Discover the wonder of Model T construction,
nomenclature, operation and basic maintenance, and each student will have the opportunity to learn
how to drive a Model T --- an experience that won’t be forgotten! The workshop is $85 per person for
nonmembers and $75 per person for Museum members. Driver’s license required.
If you would like more information on the classes please feel free to call the museum at 916-442-6802,
visit www.calautomuseum.org/html/educational_classes.html or email [email protected]
with your inquiry.
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New Marketing Specialist!
Dear Readers,
Hello! I would like to introduce myself. My name is Gina Azzarello and I am a new face around the
museum. I am joining the team as the new marketing specialist. My background comes from
CSUS and personal experience in digital media, promotional campaigns and marketing. So far, I
am impressed with the wonderful volunteers and docents that our museum has, the friendly staff,
and feeling of acceptance. I am thoroughly enjoying learning about all of the programs and exhibits the California
Automobile Museum offers. I am looking forward to the future, especially our next exhibit, American Muscle! American
Muscle opens on April 9th, 2011 and I am planning some fun activities for our grand opening. I am very open to new ideas
us on Facebook and leave a comment. Thank you so much for all of your support.
Drive on! - Gina Azzarello
Greetings!
recently to check out the latest happenings. Of note is our current quarterly exhibit, Dropped
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and Chopped, on display through March 27 , which features some truly spectacular hot rods
and customs, including a few Sacramento icons. American Muscle is coming up next
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beginning on April 9
constantly striving to improve the flow of our permanent exhibits as well, and to tell our stories
as logically and effectively as possible. Look for more and bigger changes in this direction in
the near future.
For those of us who are at the Museum regularly or daily, it can be easy to get swept up in the everyday concerns
and crises that arise, to only plan one or two steps ahead of where we are now, but we must remember that a first -
picture that all of our recent changes represent, and let us know what you think. Your feedback, questions, and
comments are always welcome they help the Museum continue to grow in exciting new directions!
Nathan Smith, Curator
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2011 California Automobile Museum
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rosemary Andriesse
Brian Barnes
Al Buescher
David Felderstein
Mark Glover
Joe Hensler
Mike Hess
Ken Jordan
Kim Nelson
Carl Stein
Larry Stiver
Mike Summers
Bob Tarczy
Keith Tronson
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STAFF
Karen McClaflin . . . . . . .
Nathan Smith . . . . . . . .
Olessya Zhuk. . . . . . . .
Art Osby . . . . . . . . . .
Courtney Rivard. . . . . . .
Summer Domaille . . . . .
Hallie Morris . . . . . . . .
Gina Azzarello . . . . . . .
Vacant . . . . . . . . . .
Randy Masterson . . . . . . .
Executive Director
Curator
Membership Coordinator
Car Sales
Front Desk/Gift Shop
Front Desk relief
Rentals & Events
Marketing
Education
Maintenance
VOLUNTEERS
Tom Mason & Eric Rossow . .
Bill Millard . . . . . . . .
Greg Glubka. . . . . . . .
Greg Goodsell . . . . . . .
Steve Young . . . . . . .
Mary Babayco . . . . . .
Dick Teague . . . . . . . .
Bob & Connie Tarczy . . .
Milt Webb . . . . . . . .
Mike Hess . . . . . . . .
Road Crew Coordinators
Ol’ School Master
Car Club Cavalcade
Placards
Graphics/Computers
Mannequins/Decorations
Library
CAM Trips
Head Mechanic
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Calendar of Events
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Thurs 17
Thurs 17
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Tue 22
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Docent Council
Docent Training
Marketing Committee
Docent Training—Optional
Spring Swap Meet
Exhibits Committee
Education Committee
Docent Training
Third Thursday
Annual Membership Meeting
Docent Training—Optional
Revenue Development Committee
Finance Committee
Third Thursday
Road Crew Meeting`
Docent Training
Docent Training Field Trip
Kid’s Engine Class
CAM Photo Workshop
CVF Board Meeting
Docent Training
Docent Training
April - 2011
6 PM
6 PM
11 AM
9 AM
6 AM
4 PM
5 PM
6:30PM
Open until 9 PM
7 PM
9 AM
3 PM
4:30 PM
Open until 9 PM
1:15 PM
6:30 PM
9 AM
9 AM
5 PM
6 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
Fri 1
Sat 2
Tue 5
Thurs 7
Sat 9
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Sat 9
Wed 13
Wed 13
Thurs 14
Tue 19
Tue 19
Thurs 21
Thurs 21
Thurs 21
Tue 26
Wed 27
Thurs 28
Sat 30
Museum Hours: 10 am - 6 pm Daily
Marketing Committee
11 AM
Auto 101 Work shop
9 AM
Docent Council
6 PM
Docent Training
6:30 PM
Docent Training Field Trip
9 AM
Model T Tune Up Class
9 AM
American Muscle Exhibit Opens
10 AM
Exhibits Committee
4 PM
Education Committee
5 PM
Docent Training
6:30 PM
Revenue Development Committee
3 PM
Finance Committee
4:30 PM
Road Crew Meeting
1:15 PM
6:30 PM
Docent Training
Open until 9 PM
Third Thursday
CAM Photo Workshop
5 PM
CVF Board Meeting
6 PM
Docent Training
6:30 PM
Docent Training Field Trip
9 AM
Complete Museum Events Calendar can be
found online @ www.calautomuseum.org
Open until 9pm Third Thursday of Month
Library Hours: Thursday 10 am - 2:30 pm
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