October 2015

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October 2015

President’s message
Pontiacs of CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
October 2015 NEWSLETTER
Hi Folks,
We just got back from a 6000 mile road trip that took me to a
200 acre horse ranch in Michigan for a family reunion. Sheila
flew in and we had a very good time visiting family members,
some of which I had not seen in 40 years. The landscape was
green and the air clean. I paid a low of $2.14 and a high of
$2.69 a gallon for middle grade gas. That's hard to beat.
In talking with Bill T. things are looking pretty good for the
"Toys for Tots" show in November. We need everyone's help
in getting the flyers out.
October is the month we nominate POCC officers for the
upcoming year. As you will notice in this newsletter there is
also an announcement from POCI looking for Board of
Directors. If you have a desire to be nominated or would like
to nominate someone, contact our nominating committee.
Please if you are nominating someone, talk to that person
first and get their permission.
Halloween is right around the corner, if you’re out driving
please be extra cautious.
Looking forward to seeing everyone Monday evening. Bring
a Pontiac enthusiast to our meeting.
Dean & Sheila
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Minutes
Pontiacs of Central California
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm
Minutes: Ron motioned to approve the minutes of August 10. 2nd by Paula and minutes were approved
Treasures Report: Paula Yost submitted Treasurers Report. Report was approved.
Newsletter Report
 September’s Warrior’s Rides will feature Scott Garrett’s Trans Am
 October’s will feature Gunderson’s GTO
Webmaster Report: Brian will be updating next week and will include Regional Car Show pictures
Regional/POCI Report:
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New vendor has been added to Pontiac Nationals. New merchandise will be available soon
Brian asked if the Nationals would want to sponsor Regional Shows, Ron replied that he would ask.
Ron also reported that he was contacted to hold a convention in California, and that the expectation is
that we would man the event, but they would do all of the coordination, setup, and reservations.
Birthday/Anniversaries: We recognized birthdays for 3 members
Health & Welfare: None
Old Business:
 Date has been reserved for 2016 CVCC Car Club Show
 Toys for Tots show is scheduled for November 7
New Business/Announcements:

Hal L. O’Ween Family Reunion – RSVP to the Berglund’s
o October 29th @ 7:00
o Costumes are encouraged (Prizes will be awarded)
o Bring Appetizers
 Summer Games have been postponed
 Joelle extended an invitation for the club to attend Oakhurst Fall Festival on October 10th
 Reminder from the Fishers for Chowchilla Women’s Facility Family Day Show on October 1. Meet at
the Chevron @ Ave 7 and 99 @ 2:30. Leaving at 2:45
 Report about the Madera Fair. Approximately 12 Pontiacs in attendance along with cars from other
clubs
 Ron had contact with a man from Corning California who has many 65 - 67 Pontiacs for sale. (no A
Bodies) They range in condition, but many collectables. Ron has pictures and can help you contact the
owner if anyone is interested.
 Christmas Party has been scheduled. More info to follow
Attendance drawing winner was Bob and Nancy Sharp. They were not in attendance so the next drawing will
be for $20.00
Meeting was adjourned @ 7:55
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Pontiacs of Central California Officers, 2015
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Newsletter
Activities
Webmaster
Dean Davison
559-476-7280
Dennis Simonson 559-906-8900
Mary Walter
559- 299-4675
Paula Yost
559-970-4774
John Berglund
559-790-9271
Andy Hoff
559-304-8836
Brian Massey
559-645-8018
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
General Membership meeting is held on 2nd Monday of the month, @
Denny’s on Blackstone & Herndon at 7PM. Interested visitors are welcome.
Pontiacs of Central California Mission Statement:
OUR MISSION, FUN!
We are made up of a group of people with various
backgrounds who have one thing in common, we
LOVE Pontiacs. We drive 'em, work on 'em,
polish 'em, restore 'em, break 'em (even cuss 'em)
and have a lot of fun doing it. Be it an old '52
Chieftain straight-eight, a new WS6 Trans Am, or
anything in between.
We are individuals, couples, and families that like to
get together for a variety of activities. We host an
annual judged car show and participate as a club in
other local and regional car shows. We have
informal BBQ Show and Shines and get together for
Brunch and Dinner Cruises. We also attend the local
Cruise Nights as a group. The cars in the club range
from Concours cars, daily drivers, drag racers and
cars undergoing restoration. Our goal is to have
FUN while enjoying our Pontiacs.
If this sounds like something you would enjoy,
JOIN US!
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Past POCC Presidents
Ron Berglund
Bill Richards
Keith Watts
Jack Fusari
Dave Valla
Carl Smith
Joel Garrett
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Greg Griggs
Bill Richards
Andy Hoff
Ron Berglund
Joel Garrett
Dan Seibert
Michael Yoshihara
Glen McGhie
Joel Garrett
Ron Berglund
Jeff Boyle
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2004-2005
2003
2001-2002
2000
1999
1998
1996-1997
1995
1993-1994
Ladies attending the September Luncheon had a good time celebrating Glenda's and
Elaine's birthday at the Imperial Gardens Restaurant.
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To All POCI Chapter Representatives,
This year's Board of Directors Nominating Committee is asking for your
help in getting the word out about this year's BOD Elections in early 2016.
Please forward this info to your newsletter editor for incorporation into your
next newsletter. Please note the deadline for the application process
is November 30, 2015. Thank You Very Much. Your POCI Nominating
Committee.
2016 POCI Board of Directors Call for Applicants
POCI needs a few good men and women for the upcoming Board of
Directors elections! The world's largest Pontiac Club is seeking individuals
who are interested in guiding our club to a vibrant future. Openings exist in
all Divisions. Board seats will be open to all incumbent and selected new
candidates in all POCI geographic regions – Northeast, Central East,
Southern, Great Lakes, Midwest, Western, and International. If you are a
POCI member and feel you have the talent, ideas, and drive to move POCI
forward, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee listed
below!
All potential candidates are urged to request and complete
applications/questionnaires with a current photo and bio, received no later
than November 30, 2015 (the sooner the better). Some general
information: Must be an active POCI Member in good standing for at least
one year; Officer or Chairperson experience is encouraged, but not
required; convention experience is a plus; completed candidate application
with bio and photo must be received no later than November 30, 2015.
Please refer to the POCI Constitution and Bylaws for further details on the
POCI web site, www.POCI.org.
2016 POCI BODY Nominating Committee Members
Mark Tilson, Chair
(Email: [email protected])
Richard Cook
Verne Howard
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warrior’s rides
GROWING UP IN A PONTIAC CHILDHOOD by Scott Garrett
Ever since I can remember cars were a big part of my
childhood. My Dad always had some kind of “old” car/s
around our house. Many of them being Pontiacs. My Dad
joined Pontiacs of Central Calif in 1994 when I was 6 years
old. My brother and I would attend a lot of the POCC monthly
meetings and activities. I learned to drive a stick shift when I
was 11 years old in my Dad’s Nash Metropolitan. I remember
one of my favorite cars my dad owned for a while was a 1966
Lemans with a 389 and a 4 speed Manual Trans I loved driving
that car in our cul-de-sac way before I had a driver’s license.
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When I finally got my driver’s license I went thru a few cars, a
Pinto, Mustangs, VWs, Rice burners, and even a 1960 Pontiac
Catalina 2 door post with a 389 and a 4 speed manual. I sold
that car to buy my dream car, a 1999 Black Trans Am WS6 with
a 6 speed manual. I loved that car. However, while attending
Fresno State $$ concerns forced me to make the decision to
sell it. I promised myself I would get another one “someday”.
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Jump a head
a few
years. I had a good
steady job; I bought a
house, and had a 1964
Lemans
2
door
hardtop.
I
was
enjoying the Lemans
but still remembered
my old WS6. I sold the
Lemans and the search
started for
another
Trans Am. I looked at a
lot of worn out,
abused, modified, and
overpriced cars before
I found this black
beauty.
My Trans Am is a 2001
WS6 6 speed manual
with only 77K miles.
The previous owner
took very good care of
the car and it was kept
totally stock. I have
only upgraded the
exhaust to a SLP
loudmouth
for
a
slightly better sound.
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Here are some of the
better cars I’ve owned.
How bout’ that Pinto!!!
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A Night at the Madera Fair
It was another warm to hot summer evening on September 10, when almost twenty POCC members added their
cars to a group on display at the Madera Fair. Most of us met at the Chevron Station at Herndon and 99 with
others joining us at the gate.
Sam and Elaine Fisher, Joel and Judy Garrett, Scott Garrett and Jacquelyn Yerian, Darroll and Mary Walter, Glen
Barber, Andy Hoff, John Berglund, Tom and Paula Yost, Bill and Cheryl Richards, along with Mike and Larry King
made up the group (my apologies if I left anyone out).
We caught some shade behind trees and tractors and spent the evening visiting and taking turns patrolling the
midway for food and snacks. We also enjoyed (or endured) a concert by the Marshall Tucker Band (and learned
that there never was a member by that name). Ron and Willa spent a good part of the evening acquiring and
replacing an errant fan belt on the Bonneville but had it cooling once again before we were done for the night.
Once the concert ended, everyone was ready to head home to sleep off too much midway food. Thanks again to
Mike and Larry King for arranging for us to attend the fair!
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Ron Coppola and Ron Berglund
attended the Armenian Home car
show and fund raiser. Both of whom
each won a top 10 award. The funds
are going to a senior community
center expansion to be built in 2016.
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The Ironstone Concours d’Elegance is
an antique and classic car show that
takes place each year at the
Ironstone Vineyards, just outside
Murphys CA. Some 300+ antique and
classic cars participate in the
Ironstone Concours d’Elegance. This
classic car and automobile show also
features vintage trailers, motorcycles
and wooden boats.
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Honored vehicle marques
vary but this year includes
Tucker, Alfa Romeo,
Studebaker, Packard,
Duesenberg, Pierce-Arrow,
Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar
and PONTIAC. Special classes
spotlight early Fords, sports
cars, exotics, race cars, coach
built luxury marques, plus
unrestored and original
automobiles.
Proceeds from the Ironstone
Concours d’Elegance benefit
Central and Northern
California youth in
agriculture, notably FFA and
4-H. additionally, the nonprofit Ironstone Foundation
has helped fund the California
State FFA headquarters in
Galt, scholarships in
partnership with the
California State Fair, and the
Calaveras County Fair
Scholarship program.
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On Friday morning, September the 25th, the Simonson’s met at the Berglund’s home to caravan to Murphy’s, CA.
to attend the Ironstone Concours d’Elegance. The Simonson’s had their ’69 Custom S, and the Berglund’s took
their ’65 2+2 Catalina. We stopped in Jamestown, had lunch and looked around town….they have some nice
antique and specialty shops. After checking in to our respective rooms, we went to the show field and dropped
off the trailers. That evening we attended the Banquet and Wine tasting at the Ironstone Winery. The weather
was very nice, and the food and wine were good. After walking around Old Downtown Murphy’s that evening we
retired to our hotels.
The morning of the Car Show, Dennis and Ron headed for the Concours early. Willa and Diane stayed back and
had a wonderful breakfast at the Simonson’s Bed and Breakfast (Willa got to have Dennis’ breakfast…. which was
Blueberry Pecan Bread Pudding, scrambled eggs and a bowl of fruit with something wonderful drizzled over it,
thank you Dennis!). The guys put the cars on the field and cleaned them up.
There were around fifteen cars in Dennis’ category, and about eighteen in Ron’s category. Around ten o’clock the
cars were judged. Both cars were looked over repeatedly by the judges. As a result both cars got Best of Class.
After lunch, all of the cars that received Best of Class were called to the reviewing stand to parade over the stage
and receive their very nice Crystal Trophy. Ironstone Winery was a beautiful setting for this venue, the weather
was a little warm (in the 90’s but nice in the shade), and Murphy’s is a quaint little town to visit. Ron and Willa
loaded the car and headed for home and Dennis and Diane stayed another night.
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October 12 Monthly Meeting at Denny's
October 24 Cruise to Superior Dairy in Hanford
October 28 Ladies Lunch TBA
November 7 Toys for Tots Car Show in Clovis
November 9 Monthly Meeting at Denny's
November 11 Veteran's Day Parade in
Downtown Fresno
Need Activity Info?
Contact Andy Hoff
November 14 Fall Guys Garage Crawl
November 18 Ladies Lunch
Activities Director
December 13 Annual Holiday Dinner in
Madera Ranchos
559-304-8836
[email protected]
General Membership Meetings:
Second Monday of the Month
Denny’s
30 E Herndon Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
Phone: 559-435-5638
Dinner: 6:00PM / Meeting: 7:00PM
www.pontiacsofcentralcalifornia.org
Check out past club activity photos and newsletters at
pontiacsofcentralcalifornia.org
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1956 Pontiac Safari Wagon for Sale.
Engine and transmission pro rebuilt. Southern Air Maxi AC. Coker
wide whitewall tires on powder coated wheels. Interior was gutted
and pro rebuilt, Dynamat and completely redone. Stock push
button AM radio was upgraded to AM/FM stereo with dual rear
power antennas. Power steering box was replaced and power
steering pump rebuilt. The brake system was completely rebuilt.
Power door windows by electric life with window crank handle
switches. The paint looks good and is 5+ years old. The car has
approximately 500 miles on it since rebuild. Looks, runs and stops
great. Asking $32,500. Will consider reasonable offers. For more
info and photos call Keith Watts
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