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Mopars of Brevard, Inc.

Super Bee Lines ~March, 2019

FROM THE

PRESIDENT’S Desk

I would like to thank everyone for the MOB effort and hard work that was put into the Super Swap XX. I’m looking forward to Super Swap XXI. This year my goal with all Mobsters is to be recognized every where we go. Rather, it’s Five Guys or Marco’s Pizza. I attended the Lions Club show in Satellite Beach and noticed a few cars from the MOB. I like seeing the MOB flags as well as the cars.

Looking forward to this year and our spring picnic coming up in April. (Scheduled Sunday, April 7th at Fisherman’s Landing, Grant. Further discussion on this matter at the meeting.) We are in need of a Newsletter Editor. If you would be interested, please contact me. Help can be provided for setting the format and any other questions. The next Cruis’in for Charity will be March 21st and the Marco’s Pizza social gathering will be on March 28th. Thank You, Happy Motoring and Drive Safe President Milo

ASK THE PRESIDENT By Newsletter Editor Questions are always be asked about certain Mopars. (And others.) Whether it be simple or complex, knowledge is power

even when it comes to our classics. So lets Ask our President. This will be a monthly column specific for you to ask a question. Submit your inquire to me, Pander2211@aol.com, and an answer will be provided by President Milo in the following newsletter. Sample question: Were there factory exhaust tips put on the ’68 Mopar models?

NEXT CLUB MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR March 13TH

AT MEMAWS IN PALM BAY

4916 BABCOCK ST.N.E. PALM BAY 7 p.m. (Join us, if you wish, for a delicious meal at 6 p.m.)

President Milo Wilson (301) 758-9752 Board of Directors Bob Anderson 321- 258-7935

Vice President Jay Bryan (703) 447-3598 Board of Directors To Be Determined

Secretary Jon Warner (321) 635-8581 Board of Directors To Be Determined

Treasurer Sharon Bukowski (321) 723-8249 Newsletter Editor Penny Anderson 321-727-1039

Mbership Dir Katie Stasio (321) 794-5042

MOB website: http://www.MoparsOfBrevard.com Mail address: POBox 410003, Melbourne, FL 32941-0003 Webmaster: Andy Caldwell

Sunshine Girl Cheryl Parravani 321-541-6678 Historian Volunteer Needed (xxx) xxx-xxxx

Public Relations Open Sgt.-At-Arm Ed Baranowski (321) 727-2650

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March Dates

Birthdays

Kathryn Bryan 7th Bob Anderson 12th Sharon Bukowski 27th

Anniversaries None to report

HOW ABOUT YOU? I’ve never had a better karate instructor than a spider web.

WELCOME NEWEST MOB MEMBERS By Penny Anderson Welcome to the club! We are happy to have you. The following are our newest MOBsters: Rob & Diana Carrico, Carol Mercer, Robert Furlong, Lorrell Findlater, Gene Sprenkle, Fred Zeit, James & Anni MacDonald, George & Becky Melius, Dan & Karen Taylor, Ryan Cowell and Fred Shay. Again, Welcome to our Mopar family!

Cruisin’ for Charity-February Weather was breezy and a jacket felt good in the evening. Just the same, 185 vehicles came to support our charity Second Harvest Food Bank. The winner of Five Guys First Place award went to Tip Dotson with his 1971 Camaro R/S.

Five Guys 2nd Place award went to Jerry Wallace with his 1965 Chevy SS.

The Callagy Tire Award went to a Annie MacDonald with her 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T.

The Auto Zone Award went to Mark Cronk with his 1968 Pontiac Tempest.

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The Kool Kars Award went to Peter Bacal with his 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner.

The Club Participation Winner of $25 went to the Space Coast Mustang Club.

The 50/50 winnings of $122 went to Meredith Bogen.

On behalf of the Mopars of Brevard we would like to express a “heart felt” Thank You to those who donate to our Charity.

SOCIAL CALENDAR

Marco’s Pizza Cruise-in: By Penny Anderson On February 28th, some 26 Mobsters joined together for some delicious pizza along with friendly conversations. The next “get together” is scheduled for March 28th.

For those Classic Transmission needs call:

MOB ANNUAL SPRING PICNIC

By Penny Anderson The date has been set for Sunday, April 7th at the Fisherman’s Landing location in Grant, Fl. More information on this at the March club meeting.

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THE STATE FARM ALL MOPAR CAR AND TRUCK SHOW By Penny Anderson On January 9th, Bob and I traveled to Orlando as spectators to the above named show to distribute the Mopar Super Swap flyers. We were in hopes of attracting prospective attendees. But were we in for a surprise! MOB members C.E. and Annette Gardner were there with their “70 Coronet. The show wasn’t exactly what we were anticipating…..thinking we would see a lot of the “older” Mopars. But that just wasn’t the case. Along with Gardner’s classic was a Superbee and a Little Red Express. THAT’S IT! The other Mopars that attended were the “newer” Chargers and Challengers; most of which were a local car club. Despite our disappointment, we had a good time visiting with C.E. and Annette. We left before the awards were given. I told C.E. and Annette “give us a shout if you win an award.” So around 4 p.m. that afternoon I got a text. “We won a plaque stating Classic Mopar “ Best Muscle” from 1959-1984.” Congratulations to the Gardner’s!

MOPAR SUPER SWAP XX 20TH ANNIVERSARY By Penny Anniversary On Thursday morning (Feb 7th) several MOBsters arrived early at the Equestrian Center to prepare for the next 2 days. Katie set-up her MOB bake sale and coffee display for everyone to enjoy. Lining the field for vendors, the car show area and also “plant” the signs that would direct the vendors and spectators for that afternoon and also on Friday were just some of the necessities completed. The food vendors started to set up and also the “Parks and Recreation” tent was erected. Between 2pm-3pm, we were ready for the early vendor arrivals. And indeed, many took the advantage to get their spot and be ready for the next 2 days. On Friday morning, spectators started to arrive as early as 7 a.m.Then more vendors came in, practically filling the field. Watching the comings and goings of people, we soon saw truck loads of parts that were purchased. Buyers AND the vendors were extremely happy. Saturday, the 9th, the day started out balmy. Clouds were accumulating; not a good sign. By mid morning, we were extremely busy with registration, show car arrivals, the MOB activities ( door prizes, t-shirt sales, all ticket sales) and the “bee hive” of people in the vendor area. Later those clouds produced exactly what we were afraid of…..”RAIN!!!!!!” Intermittent showers prevailed from then on so a decision was made to end the event early.

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Enjoy the following pictures of Mopar Super Swap XX – Our 20th Anniversary.

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A huge “THANK YOU” to all who took part in making the MOB’S 20

th Anniversary

Super Swap a success that it was.

And some fun time was included!!

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ASDASDASD

EVENTS

MARCH 9TH (SATURDAY) MARCH MADNESS CAR SHOW, INDIALANTIC, FL. Location: Dunkin Donuts, 1220 N. A1A. All yrs, makes & models welcome. Contact Bill 321-725-3648.

MARCH 16TH (SATURDAY) 42ND ANNUAL ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE SHOW, VERO BEACH, FL Location: Riverside Park. Hosted by the AACA Indian River Region. All antique, classic, prestige, foreign, special interest, commercial and modified vehicles welcome. From 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dash plaques, judging and trophies in 15 catagories. Flea market, car corral and food court. The AACA is partnering with the Postal Service to “Drive Out Hunger” therefore those attending are asked to bring a non-perishable food item. Vehicle pre-registration is $20, day of show $25. Day of show registration 8 a.m. – 11a.m. More info contact Fred Kiesal at 772-770-6339.

MARCH 22-24TH (FRIDAY-SUNDAY) 30TH ANNUAL SPRING DAYTONA TURKEY RUN, DAYTONA BEACH, FL Location: Daytona International Speedway. Massive swap meet, classic car show & sale. Info on Swap and car corral call 386-255-7355. Car show call 386-767-9070. Visit www.TurkeyRun.com

MARCH 30TH (SATURDAY) TRANSMISSIONS FOR MISSIONS, MERRITT ISLAND, FL Location: 1st Baptist Church of Merritt Island, 140 Magnolia Ave. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Pre-registration $20 by March 20, $25 day of. More info call 386-451-7928 or email gvette68@aol.com

MARCH 30TH (SATURDAY) SPRING CENTRAL FLORIDA CAR SHOW, COCOA VILLAGE, FL Location: Cocoa Village, Cocoa. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Pre-registration $15 online at www.VisitCocoaVillage.com Show day entries $20. Registration starts 9 a.m. day of. Group parking available by arrangement. Call 321-631-9075 or info@VisitCocoaVillage.com APRIL 6TH (SATURDAY) BREVARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2ND ANNUAL CAR SHOW, MELBOURNE, FL 32934 Location: The American Muscle Car Museum, 3500 Sarno Rd. From 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Multi-class judged event. Judging starts 12 noon – presentation of custom built trophies 2 p.m. Food and beverage served by Lions Club of Satellite Beach. Raffles, tools and automotive products.

APRIL 6TH (SATURDAY) 29TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SATURDAY NITE CRUISE, KISSIMMEE, FL Location: Old Town, Kissimmee. Info call 407-396-4888 or visit www.myoldtownusa.com

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APRIL 6TH (SATURDAY) PATRICK AFB EXCHANGE CAR SHOW, PATRICK AFB Location: 1221 S. Patrick Dr., Bldg 1364. From 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open to all years, makes and models. Registration FREE. Registration required on line before entering the base. Phone 610-931-2581 or email brownLC@aafes.com ***************************************************************************************************************

Note: The local area cruises will no longer be listed in the newsletter. However, they will remain on the MOB website.

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THE BRICK IS IN PLACE

Brick Engraving Location just below Port Hole (“S” to be added to Mopar)

All brick proceeds are aiding in the construction of the Lighthouse Keepers Cottage

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THE ANNUAL “CELEBRATION OF CARS” By Penny Anderson On Saturday, March 2nd, sunny skies, warm temperatures and hundreds of classics graced the American Muscle Car Museum located off of Sarno Rd. Melbourne. As stated, this is a annual event held by the Antique Automotive Club of America, Cape Canaveral region. This year they highlighted “Orphan Cars”. These are cars that are no longer in production. Other classics attended; hoping to be selected as one of the “Top 25.” Other awards were given out to the highlighted cars along with Best of Show. Door prizes were given, DJ John P. played the “oldies” and plenty of food vendors along with automotive vendors were on hand. The MOB was well represented. Those attending were Jay B., Pete & Katie, John Baker, Dan & Karen Taylor, Chuck Ylijoki, Gene Sprenkle, Doris Heuer, Bob & Althea Underwood, Fred Zeit, Bob & I and our newly signed “day of” MOBster Fred Shay. Also viewing the classics were Jim Morrison and Vincent Weal attended as a vendor. (Excuse me if I omitted anyone.) Congratulations goes to Chuck for getting a “Top 25” award! Good going Chuck! Enjoy the following pictures.

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