GPMC NEWS. The Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club Newsletter Visit us online at 25 years

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1 GPMC NEWS The Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club Newsletter Visit us online at Volume 26 Issue December years Next Meeting December 7 at King s Restaurant, Harmarville On Old Route 28, just north of Route 910 Board Meeting 7:00 pm, General Meeting 7:30 pm Greetings Pony Lovers As luck would have it, the weather cooperated beautifully on November 13 th for our Sunday brunch and outing to the German Christmas Market in Harmony. Temps were in the 60 s, and although it was a bit breezy, it ended up being a wonderful day (and was sooooo much nicer than last year s cold rain.) A few of us even brought our ponies along. I d like to offer a special thank you to Tim McCrackin for graciously allowing us to park at his dealership in Harmony. And thanks to Dwight Hutton for planning this event. November 19 th is the deadline to register for our Holiday Party on Sunday, December 11 th. Jason and Jacquie Uhler have put together some great plans for the evening. This party is usually one of our best attended events, so come on out and share Mustang tales with your fellow members. This year it s being held at the Hampton Banquet Hall, just ½ mile north of the Butler Valley (PA-8) exit from the PA turnpike. And don t forget, this year the deadline for using your Pony Points is December 31 st. You can apply them toward paying your annual GPMC dues, member attendance at our Holiday Party, or for instock merchandise. Annual elections will be held at our next meeting on December 7 th, so I hope you ll all be able to attend. Participating in the election is one way you can show your support for our newly elected officers. Keep those motors runnin, Ken Time is running out. Dues paid after December 31 are $25. Get your renewal to Mary by December 31 and the cost is $20. VoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVote IT S ELECTION TIME! COME TO THE DECEMBER MEETING TO CAST YOUR VOTE. VoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVoteVote

2 GPMC NEWS December 2011 Page 2 Minutes of November 2, 2011 Combined Board and General Meeting The combined meeting was called to order by Ken Barker, President, at 7:30 PM, at King s Restaurant, Harmarville. The sign-in sheet was passed around, and the 50/50 was sold by Dave Mathews. New Members and Guests: None. Minutes: The Minutes of the October 5, 2011 meeting were reviewed. It was moved by Jeff B, and 2 nd by Bob Qu. to approve the minutes. Motion carried. Correspondence: None Treasurer's Report October, 2011: Jason Uhler absent. Ken Barker reviewed the income and expenses. Income consisted of dues, Holiday Party reservations, Bodytech advertisement renewal, 50/50 raffle which the winnings were donated back to the club, and merchandise sales. Expenses included Postage/Printing for the Sept. and Oct. newsletters and to Carole Holmes for pins and postage. It was moved by Danielle and 2 nd by Mike D. to accept the Treasurer s Report. Motion carried. Membership: Mary reported that we are in the middle of renewals and 17 members have renewed. A 2 nd notice will be sent to members. New members are Dan and Mary Kay. Also, Dec. 31 is the deadline for using your pony points. Newsletter: Jennie Barker absent. Deadline for the December newsletter is November 15. Ken reported that Mark Morrow s name was inadvertently omitted from the ballot list in the October Newsletter. Merchandise: Andy absent. For Andy, John H. reported that 2 items were sold. Webmaster/Facebook: Per Ken, we are still waiting for Nathan to make the next set of updates to the website. Send photos of your car to Bob K. at mustang_bob@verizon.net for posting on our Facebook page. TRCCC: Tom C. absent. No report. MCA: Ed absent. No report. Event Wrap-up: Larry R. reported on the Fall Foliage Tour. Members thanked him for the excellent job. He offered to do the tour next year. Upcoming Events: Dwight reported that the Frick event will not occur because a long lead time is required and all the money has to be up-front. He planned a brunch and a trip to Harmony for the annual German Christmas Market on Sunday, Nov. 13, Brunch is scheduled for 10:30 at the North Park Deck House (Rte 19, north of Cranberry). The trip to Harmony will follow. Parking spaces are available in Harmony at McCrackin Motorsports outside their service area. RSVP Dwight so he can get a count for the brunch - GPMC_Activities@verizon.net or phone (412) Dwight reminded everyone that the Holiday Party is on Dec. 11 at the Hampton Banquet Hall, and the reservation deadline is Nov. 19. The 3 rd Annual Mini Golf Outing will be held on Jan. 3. He is working on something at the Heinz History Center for February or March. Old Business: Ken reminded members the elections will be held at the December meeting. There are two At- Large Board positions opening up. The slate for the two Board positions currently consists of five candidates. The two candidates with the highest tally of votes will become Board Members, for a 2-year term, and the remaining three become Alternates for one year. There are also appointed positions. Dwight praised Ken on the excellent job and projects he has worked on as President and suggested that Ken delegate more of those duties to the members. New Business: Jennie & Ken Barker and Jason Uhler attended the Starlite appreciation dinner at Northway Christian Community on October 18. Ken reported that Jim Zufall, the Starlite liaison for car clubs, is stepping down. Other: Jeff B. mentioned a Chevy Club charity event that he, Denise and the Huttons attended and Dwight won the 50/50 raffle. Denny L. mentioned he attended a glassblowing class at The Glass Blowing Center in Hilliards, PA and showed the Mustang ornament he made. Their website is John H. won the 50/50. Next meeting will be held on Wed., Dec. 7, at King s in Harmarville, at 7:00 PM. Adjournment: It was moved by Dwight H. and 2 nd by Jeff B. to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Gerri Corvino, Secretary

3 GPMC NEWS December 2011 Page 3 UPCOMING EVENTS Dec 7 Dec 11 Jan 3 Jan 4 Feb 1 Mar 7 Apr 4 May 2 June 6 June 10 GPMC Holiday Party, Hampton Banquet Hall Mini Golf Outing GPMC Monthly Meeting, North Park, Roosevelt Grove GPMC All Ford-Powered Show

4 GPMC NEWS December 2011 Page 4 COME TO THE DECEMBER 7, 2011 MEETING TO CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS The following Officers, Elected Positions, and Board Members will be voted on at the December 7 meeting. Names are filled in for those who have agreed to run for election or whose terms run through December 31, Any member may submit nominations prior to the election. Officers: Danielle and Gerri are running for second 1-year terms. Elected Positions: Mary and Dwight s 2-year terms expire at the end of Board of Directors: Bob Kacinko s 2-year term expires at the end of Cheryl Bakaj s 2-year term ends this December. Mike DeLeonibus is running for a second 2-year term. Board approval was received for Ed, Jason, and Ken to run for additional one-year terms. OFFICERS (Must be MCA members in good standing) President Ken Barker ELECTED POSITIONS Merchandise Director John Holmes Vice President Danielle Lane Activities Director Dwight Hutton (term expires 2012) Treasurer Jason Uhler Newsletter Editor Andrew Teti Secretary Gerri Corvino Membership Director Mary Hutton (term expires 2012) MCA Director Ed Saitz Parliamentarian Mark Morrow BOARD OF DIRECTORS First and Second Place will serve 2-year terms as Directors Remaining candidates will serve 1-year terms as Alternates Denise Bilka Bob Kacinko (term expires 2012) Mike DeLeonibus Bob Goetz Charlyn Mulkey Mark Mulkey

5 GPMC NEWS December 2011 Page 5 TIME TO RENEW It s time to renew your membership in the Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club. Let Mary know if you will use any Pony Points (worth 50 cents each) toward your membership dues. Note: As provided in the club s by-laws, the cost of renewing after December 31 will be $25. Dues may be renewed by December 31 for only $20/ year. Make your check payable to: Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club and mail it to: Mary Hutton P.O. Box 1073 Monroeville, PA Questions? Call Mary at or gpmc_membership@verizon.net The view from our back yard earlier this year.

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7 GPMC NEWS December 2011 Page 7 ***All GPMC Members Receive a Discount at Star Automotive & Performance, Inc.***

8 GPMC NEWS December 2011 Page 8 ADVERTISERS & SUPPORTERS REV. ROBERT J. MARKS, RETIRED M.DIV, M.S.L.S., M.S.W., R.N., BC Pastor Emeritus, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 2613 SUFFOLK ST. GRAPEVILLE, PA , (CELL) revnursebob@peoplepc.com President Ken Barker 66ragtoppony@comcast.net Vice President Danielle Lane drl325@ymail.com Secretary Gerry Corvino gerri15239@aol.com Treasurer Jason Uhler gt350man@verizon.net MCA Director Ed Saitz yellburd@comcast.net Webmaster Nathan Hupp nathaniel.hupp@gmail.com Newsletter Editor Jennie Barker GPMC.newsletter@yahoo.com Membership Director Mary Hutton gpmc_membership@verizon.net Activities Director Dwight Hutton GPMC_Activities@verizon.net Merchandise Director Andy Schor Walbum1@verizon.net Directors at Large Cheryl Bakaj cherylb103@verizon.net Mike DeLeonibus mvd1219@comcast.net Bob Kacinko mustang_bob@verizon.net Alternate Directors Bob Goetz goetzbob@zoominternet.net Bob Quinlan rpq@techfocus.net Parliamentarian Mark Morrow mbmorrow4@aol.com

9 GPMC NEWS December 2011 Page 9 ADVERTISERS & SUPPORTERS New address? New phone number? New car(s)? Help Mary Hutton, the GPMC Membership Director, keep the club s membership records up to date. Please submit any and all changes (such as street address, address, phone number, Mustangs and special interest vehicles owned) to Mary at: gpmc_membership@verizon.net Or Mary Hutton, P.O. Box 1073, Monroeville, PA Click here: CORRECTIONS & OMISSIONS Please send corrections & omissions to the editor. ADVERTISING RATES Business ads in the GPMC newsletter or on the GPMC website are $36 per year, $50 for both. These prices are for a business card size ad. Classified ads, free for members selling or looking to buy vehicles or parts for their own personal use, are limited to 50 words, for a maximum of three months. Classified ads for non-members are $10 per month. Contact the newsletter editor for details.

10 GPMC NEWS December 2011 GREATER PITTSBURGH MUSTANG CLUB Jennie Barker Newsletter Editor 2349 Highland Ave. Allison Park, PA TO: years 2011 Next Meeting Wednesday December 7 King s Restaurant Harmarville Board Mtg 7:00 pm Gen l Mtg 7:30 pm Vanity Plates: the Series I took this one myself :-) Newsletter Submissions Newsletters sent to addresses are in full color. Printed copies of the newsletter are in black and white and a limited number are available at meetings. Do you have a story or photo share? Send them to the newsletter editor. The next deadline is: December15, 2011