Classic GTO Association of Denver An affiliated chapter of the GTO Association of America

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1 Classic GTO Association of Denver An affiliated chapter of the GTO Association of America This year s event was again held at the Table Mountain Inn in Golden. Unlike previous years when we held Annual Dinners, this meeting was held during the day and a breakfast/lunch buffet was served. The new arrangement seemed to please everybody, and we had a really good time! Here are the photos. Continued on page 4

2 Classic GTO Association of Denver Got Yer Goat! Page 2 NEWSLETTER INFORMATION The Classic GTO Association of Denver (CGTOAD) newsletter is published monthly in Denver, CO. It is an informative news bulletin to keep our membership up-to-date on past, current and future events in which we are involved, as well as to publish information about the GTO. Articles from club members and other sources are welcome. Please send them to John and Linda Lawrence, 3308 S. Dayton Ct., Denver, CO All material submitted prior to the 15th of the month will be considered for the next issue. Please contact John or Linda with questions, The club s mailing address is: Classic GTO Association of Denver, P.O. Box , Arvada, CO GTO HOTLINE The CGTOAD operates a recorded telephone hotline to inform members and other interested parties about upcoming club events and other activities. Call the hotline at any time: GTO (1486). You may leave a message if you wish. MEETING TIME AND PLACE The CGTOAD holds a general membership meeting each month except for December. HOTLINE FOR THE MEETING TIME AND PLACE. CALL THE GTO CLUB WEB SITE This site contains club contact information, membership information (including an application), pictures of some members GTOs, and the last four issues of the club s newsletter. You can print the newsletters from the web site. MEMBERSHIP DUES The CGTOAD membership dues are $30.00 per year. This includes one primary and one associate membership. Annual dues are payable in June for the period of July through the following June. New member fees will be prorated if a member joins in a month other than June. To obtain a membership application, visit the club s web site or call the CGTOAD Hotline ( ) and leave a message. BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Sharlene Jung sharlenejung@comcast.net Vice President Mike Mikutis mlgto@yahoo.com Secretary Joanne Cikowski jociko@hotmail.com Treasurer Norm Warling normanwarling@comcast.net Newsletter Editors John Lawrence jdl1hotgto@comcast.net Linda Lawrence ldlgto@comcast.net Event Coordinators Rich Cikowski rciko@hotmail.com Mike Mikutis mlgto@yahoo.com Racing Coordinator George Racz hranchhotrodders@q.com

3 Classic GTO Association of Denver Got Yer Goat! Page 3 Joanne Cikowski Notes from the January Membership Meeting The Member Meeting was held on January 24 during our Annual Brunch at the Table Mountain Inn, Golden, CO. There were 37 members and friends in attendance. Sara read the Treasurer s Report. Bill Lewis said he would renew our non-profit status paperwork. Erik Bergman, regional manager for Hagerty Insurance, updated the board on the club s liability insurance coverage for the Board Members. He also made a presentation to all members regarding Hagerty s Colorado presence and local office plans, and spoke of Hagerty s Classic Car Insurance program. Last year s board members were thanked for their dedication, and the new board members were introduced. The changes for 2015 are Mike Mikutis as Vice President and Norm Warling as Treasurer. Sharlene extended a heartfelt thank you to Sara Garvais for her many years as Club President and then as Treasurer. She also thanked John and Linda Lawrence for their continued 18 years of service as Newsletter editors. The club voted on amendments to the club bylaws. Member Mary Robinson thanked the club for their generosity in regard to their daughter Sara. Rich Cikowski and Norm Warling spoke on events in the works for the 2015 season, and Shar asked members for their suggestions for future events. Door prizes were handed out during the brunch. Plenty of $1.00 tickets were purchased for the 50/50 drawing, which was won by John Lawrence. A trophy was presented to George Racz to recognize him as the top points winner of our Racing Team in the Bandimere Speedway Club Clash Series. The Hard Luck award was earned by Norm and Shar, whose 69 Judge broke down in the mountains on their way home from the Labor Day weekend in Grand Junction. Sharlene Jung was surprised by the Board Members when they presented her with the Member of the Year award. Event dates discussed: 2/21/15 - Member Meeting at Gary Riley s shop, Level One Restoration. Time to be announced.

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6 Classic GTO Association of Denver Got Yer Goat! Page 6 President Sharlene thanks Newsletter Editors John and Linda Lawrence, and presents them with a certificate for a free club membership renewal. George Racz receives a trophy for the highest points earned by a member of our Club Race Team in the Club Clash series at Bandimere Speedway. The 2014 Board Members present President Shar with the club s 2014 Member of the Year Award. The event venue: Golden s Table Mountain Inn Above Left: The Hard Luck Award, created by Rich Cikowski, was presented to Norm and Shar. They had drive shaft U-joint and seal issues returning from Grand Junction during the Labor Day weekend. Vibrations caused them to leave I-70 and park their 69 Judge behind a gas station convenience store. Luckily, they were traveling with other club members, and were able to hitch a ride home with Rich and Joanne Cikowski. Norm then returned to the Judge and trailered it back to Denver. The award shows the Judge parked by a dumpster, and next to a Ewe Joint shelter with a seal on top of it. The drive shaft is projecting out from under the car with a puddle of fluid. Thanks to Rich for yet another clever Hard Luck Award trophy!

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8 The GTO Association of America The Classic GTO Association of Denver is an affiliated chapter of The GTO Association of America, the premier national organization for GTO enthusiasts. Every month, GTOAA members receive The Legend magazine, a Golden Quill Award winning publication, which is full of useful and interesting feature and technical articles on all GTOs, and Members also have access to the GTOAA Technical Advisory Staff, can use 50 words of free classified advertising monthly, and can acquire GTOAA Club Store merchandise. The GTOAA National Meet is hosted by various local chapters, and is held annually in various cities across the United States. The acclaimed Concours and Popular Vote categories bring some of the finest GTOs together in one location. Other Nationals highlights include renowned technical and special-interest speakers, a multi-day swap meet, drag racing, autocross, cruises, and other great events for the whole family to enjoy. For an on-line preview of The Legend and to become a member on line, go to To receive a membership application by mail, write to: GTOAA, PO Box 455, Timnath, CO 80547, or send an to membership@gtoaa.org for more information. For local chapter information, contact National Chapter Coordinator Bill Vantuono at Chapters@gtoaa.org or call We Rebuild the Excitement