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$0.00 The Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club Newsletter August 2016
GPMC TODAY 8.1.16
Volume 31 Issue 8
Visit our Website at http://www.gpmc.org/
Dear Fellow Mustang Enthusiasts, It was a great summer day for the PVGP yesterday. Around 20 club members enjoyed strolling through the many cars of all ages and makes, checking out the many vendors and food and drink tents. Many thanks to Mark and Ernie Petruzzi who setup a big Club tent decorated with Mustang and Ford banners and flags on the racetrack. The executive director of the PVGP stopped by and complimented the Club on the Tent. Mark and Ernie also supplied some great hot Italian sausage, sauerkraut and hotdogs, halushski and popcorn. Attending members brought side dishes and desserts. Most club members parked their Mustangs in the American Car parking area. It was an all-around wonderful way to spend a summer day and contributed to a great Pittsburgh Charity event. Thanks again to all members who attended and contributed to this annual charity event. A good cadre of GPMC members cruised up to Erie for Can-Am 2016 June 17-19. Lake Erie Mustang Owners Club (LEMOC) was the sponsor this year and they organized a great lineup of activities for those of us who attended. We enjoyed a sunset cruise on Lake Erie, a winery dinner and sunset hayride on the hillside vineyard overlooking Lake Erie and an up close and personal tour of the Coast Guard Station. The finale was a lunch in a beachside log cabin. GPMC is the sponsor for Can-AM 2017. We are setting up a planning committee, so volunteer, get involved and submit interesting ideas for fun activities and Mustang cruising in the Pittsburgh area. Anyone who would like to Chair and lead the planning committee, let me know. Hope to see all 140 + and counting members at our next meeting on Wednesday, August 3rd at the Croatian Center off Babcock Blvd in the North Hills. This is a great site for our third outdoor meeting of the summer season and has great facilities including plenty of parking, a covered pavilion and restrooms. The club will provide hotdogs and members will be bringing covered dishes, desserts and drinks. Our website has full directions to all our “summer season” outdoor meeting sites and I will post GPMC signs along the close in approach roads. Mustang night at the Northway Starlite Cruise will be July 29th and we will follow it up with a GPMC volunteer night there on Friday, August 19th. GPMC hospitality picnic will be at Moon Park on August 7th so mark your calendar. This is a great event to meet and greet new, old and prospective members. Keep an eye on the club website for all upcoming Summer and Fall events. I am sure some members have great ideas for activities. Share them with the board or AD Tim Baker. Also if you have an article for the newsletter, please forward to Scott Unger. Jennie Barker is still looking for new pictures and information of recent events for the GPMC website. Got pictures of cruises, events or your car, do not forget to send them in. As always, we would like to hear from you, brand new or long-time members on any suggestions for improving Your Club. As always, your Officers and Board would appreciate your ideas and help. Get out and enjoy Summer Cruising, Mark and Charlyn
Next Meeting - Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - Croatian Center – Millvale, PA Board Meeting 7:00 pm, General Meeting 7:30 pm
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Upcoming Events and Activities
Our GPMC Activities are listed in Bold Print. Some dates and events are subject to change, so
please check the website at http://www.gpmc.org/ for the most current information such as weather
postponements and cancellations.
July 22 - 24 Mustangs on the Niagara Hosted by the Western New York Shelby and Mustang Club. July 29 Mustang night at Northway Starlite
August 3 Mustang Club Meeting – Croatian Center 80 Schuetzen Park Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209 August 7 The Annual Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club Hospitality Picnic Moon Park, Rotary Pavilion Moon Township August 19 GPMC volunteer night at Northway Starlite
September 7 Mustang Club Meeting – Mustang Club Meeting – North Park, Roosevelt Grove
Officers, Directors and Other Points of Contact
President Mark Mulkey
Webmaster Jennie Barker
Directors at Large Tom Horner
[email protected] Dwight Hutton
[email protected] John Namachar
Alternate Directors Ken Barker
[email protected] Dennis Lane
[email protected] Al Pifer, Barb Pifer,
Vice President Danielle Lane
Newsletter Editor Scott Unger
Secretary Lisa Fricke
Treasurer Jason Uhler
MCA Director Ed Saitz
Membership Director Mary Hutton
Activities Director Tim Baker
Merchandise Director John Holmes
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Combined Board and General Meeting Minutes
Minutes – July 6, 2016
The combined meeting was called to order by Mark Mulkey, President, 7:30 PM, at Monroeville Park. The sign-in sheet was passed around, and the 50/50 was sold by Jerry Smith. Mark thanked Dwight and Mary Hutton for booking the facility and the members who brought the food.
General Meeting
Guests: John & Cassandra Dengler - 1965 Fastback.
New Members: Denise & Keith Berkebile - 1970 Mustang.
Correspondence/Illnesses: Mark mentioned that Carol Unger’s mother fell and broke eight ribs.
Members welcomed back Uncle Mike who is recovering from his illness.
Minutes: The June 1, 2016 Meeting Minutes were reviewed. It was moved by Jenny Barker and 2nd by John Namachar to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
Announcements: Dwight mentioned that an article about the Pgh. Vintage Gran Prix was mentioned by John Clor in the Mustang Times.
Treasurer's Report: Jason Uhler reported income was from the June meeting 50/50 Raffle, All Ford Show 50/50 Raffle, Day of Registrations, and Basket Raffle. Expenses were to McCartney Agency (D&O premium renewal), Charlyn Mulkey (car show fliers), Cheryl Bakaj (car show dash plaques), Weldon Acres Trophy (car show trophies), MCA (dues for 2 new members), and Waterfront Embroidery (invoices 6149, 6273, and 6274).
Jason mentioned more bills will be forthcoming. He added that the MCA dues $10 refund back to the club has been discontinued by the MCA. This month’s refund will be the last. It was moved by Ken Barker and 2nd by Danielle Lane to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried.
Membership: Mary Hutton reported we have four new members – Keith & Heather Bugajski (2013 Coupe), Dan & Catherine Campbell (2008 Shelby GT 500 Convertible), Mark & Barbara Gerginski (2007 GT Convertible), Mikayla Stoehr (2016 Fastback) , and Honorary Members -Richard & Darlene DeNinno (1953 Chevy 210 Sedan). We have 144 memberships.
Newsletter/TRCCC: Scott Unger absent. July 15 is the deadline for the August Newsletter. Send photos, articles, and event info to him at [email protected].
Merchandise: John Holmes reported we did very well at the All Ford Show. Members can order the 30th Anniversary shirts. There is a lot of merchandise for sale. John needs the names of the new members for their name tags.
Webmaster: Jennie provided the members with the website password. She has been getting photos from the Can-Am for the website. Jennie mentioned that John Namachar gave her additional photos. Send car and event photos to her at [email protected] for posting on our site. Scott wants a photo of everyone’s car(s) for our 30th Anniversary. (Newsletters Post Meeting Note: I would like People with their cars, not just pictures of the cars, one photo per family, so if you want to show more than one car, you will need to be in the picture with all of your Mustangs.)
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Regarding the Picnic, Jennie will post a list of food items, etc. on the website. Always check the site for club and other events and for cancellations or changes.
MCA: Ed Saitz absent. For Ed, Jason Uhler asked that new MCA members send to Ed their membership number and expiration date. There is a new digital membership app. Digital members access the Mustang Times Digital Edition via a website link. Ed submitted our application for the President’s Award. We have several awards now.
Also, Jason reported the All Ford Power Show was a great success and thanked Theresa and Tim Senich for handling the registrations and 90 vehicles were registered. Little Athens restaurant was the caterer. The total amount is still being tallied. Our charity was Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley.
Activities/Upcoming Events: Mike DeLeonibus reported the Holiday Party will be held on Sunday, Dec. 11, at Ferrante’s Lakeview in Irwin, with our 30th Anniversary presentation.
Pittsburgh Vintage Gran Prix: Jason mentioned the kickoff rally was on Sunday, July 3. The dates for the PVGP are July 8-17. Shadyside Invitational Car Show (Walnut Street) is Mon. July 11, 5:00 to 9:00 PM. The Waterfront Car Cruise is Tuesday, July 12, at 5:00 PM. For those who will be attending, Ken suggested arriving at 4:00 PM. Ken asked who would be going to the car show and parade downtown, Wed., July 13, and parking was discussed.
Tim Baker reviewed the upcoming events. He mentioned the National Mustang Museum in Charleston, NC is selling banners at $150 displaying the Museum’s logo on one side and the club’s logo on the other. He asked if the club would be interested in purchasing a banner. It was the consensus of the members to purchase one. Motion was made by Tim Baker and 2nd by Gary Smith to purchase the banner at $150. Motion carried.
Tim contacted the Washington Wild Things baseball league for a proposed outing on Sat., Aug. 20. The cost is $8/person with a discount code. He needs 15 people to attend.
There was a brief discussion regarding our Fall Cruise in October and incorporating it with the Lake Erie Mustang Owners Club’s (LEMOC) Can-Am II at Peek & Peek Fall Fest.
Tim discussed a rally for charity on Sept. 29 from Hershey, PA and will crisscross the Appalachian Mountains through Deep Creek, MD , Snow Shoe, WV, and finish on Sunday, Oct. 2 in Athens Ohio. It’s a scavenger hunt event. Specific, secret check points must be navigated along the way. Registrations and spots are open. The charity is Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE).
Tim reminded members of the MCA's 40th Anniversary Mustang Event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Labor Day Weekend.
A member mentioned that Tim has raised over $5,000 for the upcoming charity rally he is participating in this week. He has 100 handprints on his car from donations.
Ken mentioned Friday, July 29, is Mustang night at the Northway Starlite Cruise. Jason discussed having our banner and tent for Mustang Night. Our volunteer night at Starlite is Friday, August 19.
Old Business: None
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New Business: Jenny Barker said she is working on our 30th Anniversary celebration. Scott is putting together a slide show. She would like to have information about the club over the years. Rick Kaminski has pictures from day one. Jason has dash plaques since 1992. Jenny asked what type of program we want to have— e.g. a slide show going on in the background.
Mark Mulkey said the GPMC will sponsor the 2017 Can-Am. He would like to have someone who might be interested in taking charge of organizing it. We need more people to assist. Ken Barker gave the history of how Can-Am started and it rotates around the clubs – GPMC, Mahoning Valley Mustang Club (MVNC), Lake Erie Mustang Owners Club (LEMOC), and Niagara Classic Mustang Club-Canada (NCMC). Ken would help anyone who will take over the activities, etc. The Can-Am is held the last weekend in June. Al Pifer knows of a hotel in Cranberry.
Other: Jim Casey won the 50/50.
Next meetings: * Location changes: Wed., Aug. 3, Croatian Park. Wed. Sept. 7, North Park.
Adjournment: It was moved by John Namachar and 2nd by Ken Barker to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Gerri Corvino,
Acting Secretary
Directions to Croation Center Point State Park to 80 Schuetzen Park Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209 - Google Maps
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Convertibles Wanted for Kennywood Parade July 22nd
Jason received a call from Fred Grosshaupt, who used to be the TRCCC president as some of you know. As such, WTAE reaches out to him still to coordinate getting cars for their parade at Kennywood each year. They just reached out to him last minute since the parade is this coming Friday July 22nd. He would like to line up about 3-4 Mustangs for the parade, if possible. I have lent a car in the past and it makes for a pretty memorable day, plus you can ride in the park all day too. It of course would be the first 3-4 to contact Fred. His number, if interested, is 412-551-8097. GPMC at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
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Congratulations Tim and Theresa! Tim S. Placed in the top 40 of the All Red Mustangs
Tim the Tour Man’s Activities Round-Up - Activities Update for July 2016
July 22-24 - MCA Show - Mustangs on the Niagara July 29 - Mustang Night at Starlite Car Cruise in Wexford, PA August 7 - GPMC Hospitality Picnic at Moon Park - Details and sign-up on the website August 16 - Bill Fitts from Fitts Ford wants to extend an invite to our club for his upcoming car cruise, The Wounded Warriors Shelby will be there to sign as it moves across the country. Mahoning Valley is very involved with this too, with many of their members attending, so it may be a nice middle-ground reunion with their club members. See the flyer on the next page August 19 - GPMC Service Night at Starlite Car Cruise August 20 Washington Wild Things Frontier League Baseball (Provided 15 people will attend, the cost is $8/person with discount) September 1-4 - MCA 40th Anniversary Show in Indianapolis, IN Note, we have group planning to go to the Indianapolis Indians (the Pirates' AAA minor league team) baseball game on Friday, September 2. If anyone would like to go along, tickets are available at the Indians website at Tickets - Indianapolis Indians Fall Foliage, how about joining up with the Lake Erie Mustang Owners Club’s (LEMOC) Can-Am II at Peek & Peek Fall Fest? Other potential trips September 29, a scavenger hunt event, rally for charity from Hershey, PA crisscrossing the Appalachian Mountains through Deep Creek, MD , Snow Shoe, WV, and finishing on Sunday, Oct. 2 in Athens Ohio. Specific, secret check points must be navigated along the way. Registrations and spots are open. The charity is Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE).
I think that's it for me for now. Tim
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We are requesting photos for the 30th anniversary PowerPoint. I would like to have one picture of each member, and “significant other” for the presentation. I will attempt to put four on a slide, which should make each large enough to see the detail. Please email or send a hard copy to the newsletter editor: [email protected] or Scott Unger 414 Summit Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15228-2618 I would like People with their cars, not just pictures of the cars, one photo per family, so if you want to show more than one car, you will need to be in the picture with all of your Mustangs. Take photos like these of Dave with Jan, and Bill with ValJean, and Ken with Jenn as shown here. Scott U.
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Announcement With sadness we announce the passing of Harold Reisz on Sunday July17th. He is the father of members David Reisz (Marie-Claude) and John Reisz (Judy). .
Classified Ads
FOR SALE:
FOR SALE: Corvette pinball machine made by Bally
FOR SALE: Corvette pinball machine made by Bally in 1995. 1 of 5,000 produced. Lots of action and a must have for the car enthusiast. Half the cost of a new Mustang pinball machine and hard to admit, but probably a better game! Nice cabinet and playfield, everything works well.
All listed online for $5-6K. Offered first to GPMC members only for $3,500. Listing on E-bay soon. Jason 412-874-8705 or [email protected].
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ADVERTISING POLICY
Free Member Classified Ads:
“"For Sale"" and ""Wanted"" cars and parts only. Cars/parts for sale must be personal property of the member (not the property of the member's business or that of a non-member friend or business associate)
Limited to three consecutive months,fifty words or less; photos will be cropped to fit as space allows.
Business Ads: Must be for a one-year period, can be renewed annually. No changes in content until up for renewal.
Must be copy-ready.Business card sized ads in the GPMC newsletter and on the GPMC website are $50 per year, $50 for both (Not Each). Please contact the newsletter editor for prices on other size ads.
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Links to other Mustang and car Websites: Mustang Club of America (MCA): http://www.mustang.org/ AllFordMustangs -.http://www.allfordmustangs.com/ MustangForums - http://mustangforums.com/ Windveilblue Registry (Yes the club has two, Unger’s and the West Coast Correspondent Malcolm) http://p3s197.com/forums/index.php CarTalk: http://www.cartalk.com/ Yellow Mustang Registry: http://www.yellowmustangregistry.com/ Red Mustang Registry: http://www.allredmustangs.com/ Blue Mustang Registry: http://www.bluemustangregistry.com/ Mustang 6 Association: http://mustang6association.org/ Mustang Museum: http://www.thenationalmustangmuseum.com/
Keep us up to date and current!
Let us know when your address changes (email and home), add or change phone numbers, or you add or
remove a car from your stable. (Hope you add rather than remove).
Please contact us, we want to keep our records as current as possible. Besides those addresses, we have a
photo section on the website that depicts our Mustangs, project cars and other vehicles of interest for sharing, so
send those to Jennie - Webmistress Supreme - too.
Send emails to or use the USPS to:
Mary Hutton, the GPMC Membership Director - [email protected]
Snail Mail: Mary Hutton, P.O. Box 1073, Monroeville, PA 15146
Jennie Barker, the Webmaster (Mistress?) - [email protected]
Scott Unger, the newsletter editor - [email protected]
Snail Mail: 414 Summit Dr., Pittsburgh PA 15228-2618
CORRECTIONS, ERRORS & OMISSIONS
Please send corrections & omissions to the editor, [email protected]
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GREATER PITTSBURGH
MUSTANG CLUB Scott Unger
Newsletter Editor 414 Summit Dr., Pittsburgh, PA
15228-2618
Newsletter Submissions
Please share your pictures and short stories with the newsletter and the website; however, large quantities of photos are better shared with the webmaster, while short stories accompanied by one or two shots are better suited for the newsletter. The Newsletter will share with the webmistress!
The next deadline for the newsletter is: August 15, 2016
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Next Meeting Wednesday
August 3, 2016 Croatian Center – Millvale, PA
Board Mtg 7:00 pm General Mtg 7:30 PM