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IN THIS ISSUE Prez Sez 1

Dinner Menu & Program 2

Who’s Who Contacts 3

Curator’s Corner 3

Upcoming Events 4

WWW8 Pictures 4

WWW8 Winners 5

WWW8 Sponsors 6

Golf Scramble 7

Papa Ducks Pond 6

Dates to Remember 6

June 2016-May 2017 BOARD of DIRECTORS

(Executive Board) Jerry Takier, President

Margi Bauer, Vice President

Carol Verstuyft, Secretary

Rob Kinnear, Treasurer

(Directors) Ron Brooks

Dave Highland Mike Kelley Mike Levine

Sherm Smoot Scott Stelzle

Advisory Board (Non-Voting Members)

Mac Gleim Betty Miller**

Richard Woodland

Staff Jerry Jones

Museum Coordinator

Jill Thayer, Ph.D. Curator

Peter Visel ** (Webmaster)

** Ex-Officio

Estrella Warbirds Museum

The EAGLE

Honoring the Past—Inspiring the Future

NEWSLETTER Vol. 21, Number 6

June, 2016 Paso Robles, CA

The Prez Sez By Estrella Warbirds President

Jerry Takier

NEW EDITOR NEEDED:

Computer experience needed but you don’t have to be a

genius! Looking for a new person to take over this

position as my last publication will be done in June. Put

your own spin on the look and have fun with it. We will

be going to a POSTCARD if no replies. Please call me at

712-5699. A GREAT WAY TO FILL IN THAT

VOLUNTEER TIME! Penny Takier

Jerry

I have good news for our museum. We have hired a new Museum

Coordinator, which in my opinion is the glue that holds this organization

together. By the time this newsletter hits the newsstand, he will already have

been on the job for a couple of weeks, working with staff and directors learning

the job and the volunteers.

Jerry Jones is a retired businessman, living in Paso Robles for the last 15

years. He has extensive managerial experience in such areas as supply, safety,

personnel and sales.

The committee in charge of interviewing candidates for this position were

unanimous in their choice. He tells me his first action will be to get to know all

the volunteers, so don’t be surprised if you get a call or email from him, if you

haven’t already. He suggested a dinner meeting for volunteers to meet him,

and the idea was on the agenda for the May Board of Directors meeting. Stay

tuned for more news on this idea.

The interview committee was also in favor of hiring an assistant Museum

Coordinator to fill in in the absence of the Coordinator, and a candidate

interested in the position was to be contacted just at press time for the

newsletter. Stay tuned for more information on this item, too.

More good news for your museum - the annual car show, Warbirds, Wings

and Wheels 8, was, by all accounts, a huge success. And this comes on a

weekend when we were in direct competition with the Morro Bay car show.

The success of this event rests squarely on the shoulders of Dan and Carol

Verstuyft, who chaired the event, and just as importantly, Toni Moore, who

was in charge of getting all you volunteers involved. I want to thank Dan,

Carol, Toni, and all you volunteers who continue to amaze me.

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Estrella Warbirds Museum Wednesday

June 1, 2016

SOCIAL HOUR 6:00 PM

DINNER 7:00 PM

JUNE PROGRAM

BBQ Pork Loin

Seasonal Salad

Baked Beans

Rolls and Butter

Apple Crisp Dessert

Ice Tea and Coffee

$17.00 pp

(Includes Tips and Gratuity)

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

BY MONDAY, MAY 30th

805-296-1935

You can leave a voice message

Or text to this number.

OR

Use our Website Link

www.ewarbirds.org/dinnerrsvp.html

Ren was born in Pensacola, FL where his Dad was a flight instructor. The next several years were spent in California because Ren Jr. was West Coast Navy. This was followed by three years in Japan (NAS Atsugi) and then onto Northern Virginia. Ren graduated from high school in Fairfax County, Virginia followed by college at the American University, Washington, DC where he matriculated cum laude with a degree in anthropology and a minor in linguistics and archeology.

Ren attended law school at the College of William and Mary and was admitted to the Virginia Bar in 1977. While waiting for a security clearance for employment in the Office of the General Counsel, US Army Corps of Engineers, Ren was offered employment by the Directorate of Operations (DO) at CIA. Ren, with his wife Toni and sons Chris and Tim, embarked on a global adventure for the next 26 years including field assignments in Madras, New Delhi, Frankfurt, Cairo, and Los Angeles. Ren’s HQS operational duties included management assignments on the Afghan and Iran Task Forces, as well as the Counterterrorism Center. Ren was promoted to the Senior Intelligence Service in 1996. He served as Deputy Chief of the DO’s Human Resources Staff and Deputy Chief, National Resources Division. Ren last served as the DCI’s Representative in Los Angeles with operational responsibility for Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona. Ren coordinated with Federal and local law enforcement agencies and served as intelligence liaison on the Mayor’s Task Force on Port Security.

Ren, along with six other senior officers, established the DO’s Leadership Seminar in 1997 which engaged mid-grade officers in a week long discussion of the qualities of leadership. Ren was given the DCI’s Intelligence Commendation Medal for this endeavor.

Upon retirement in 2003, Ren was awarded the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal.

One day after completing government service, Ren joined PhaseOne Communications in Los Angeles as the Executive Vice President. PhaseOne Communications was a research company that used and built upon an analytical model developed by the Political Warfare Executive during WW II to forecast target audience response to communications. Ren was employee #11. During the next nine years, Ren grew the company to 70 employees and increased revenues by a factor of ten. In 2012, Ren was the President and CEO of PhaseOne when it was acquired by a Lockheed Martin subsidiary. Rather than accept reassignment to Washington, DC with the new owner, Ren and his wife moved to the Central Coast in late 2012.

Today Ren and Toni live on 10 acres in Paso. Their son Chris and his wife Erin, professional musicians, live in a second house on the property. Younger son Tim, his wife Freda (both journalists) and grand-daughter Roxie live on a 50 foot trawler berthed in Alameda.

Ren is still a member of the Virginia Bar as well as the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO).

MEET AND GREET

Reynold F. “Ren” Stelloh III

Former Intelligence Officer

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WHO’S WHO CONTACT INFORMATION

Catering Facility Rental Membership & Mailing List

Larry Eastwood Phil Corman Bob Kelly

805-238-3988 philcorman@gmail.com 805-703-0552

Curator/Archivist Gift Shop Manager Programs

Jill Thayer, Ph.D. Toni Moore 805-461-0756 George Marrett 805-466-7640

jthayer@ewarbirds.org

Group Tours Public Information Officer

Museum Coordinator Betty Miller Mike Levine

Jerry Jones ewarbirds@hotmail.com melevine190@charter.net

Museum phone: Librarian

805-238-9317 Tom Gorham Webmaster

tag2878@cox.net Peter Visel 309-831-5682

(PLEASE TEAR OUT THIS SECTION AND KEEP FOR YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION)

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CURATOR’S CORNER

Jill Thayer, Ph.D.

Stop in and see the latest exhibits in Freedom Hall featuring our legacy of military history including:

• Vietnam Era c.1964 Naval Officer's Bridge Coat and Sword etched in stainless steel donated by Peter Sarafian.

• WWII Italian Air Force Regia Aeronautica artifacts from the collection of Todd Pederson.

• Cold War Era Naval Nuclear Display (expanded) featuring medals and artifacts donated by Marty and Patty Wright.

Support the Museum and honor a Naval Nuclear crew member! The Naval Nuclear Power Program Memorial offers an opportunity

to honor Veteran's or civilian personnel involved in the US Naval Program. Includes museum membership, info portfolio, and

plaque. (See form on display case for subscriber details.)

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Volunteer or participate in these two upcoming

events!

June 25th get your golf team together for a fun

day. Call 805-466-1212 or email

ewarbirds@hotmail.com

September 25th Swap Meet is your chance to

sell off all those car parts, car, motorcycle,

tractor or just to clean out that garage. Reserve

your space by September 23rd.

Call Wayne: 805-460-9181

WARBIRDS, WINGS AND WHEELS EVENT DAY PICTURES

TOP FLIGHT GOLF SCRAMBLE at Paso Robles Golf Club on Saturday June 25, 2016

To Benefit Estrella Warbirds Museum

18 holes of golf with Registration at 7:30 am and Shotgun Start at 8:30 am

To reserve a 4some or become a Sponsor, call 805-466-1212 or email: ewarbirds@hotmail.com

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WWW8 WARBIRDS, WINGS AND WHEELS EVENT

Winners: Model A Fords 1928-1931 stock/near stock: Model A Tudor, Paul Hollman

Model T stock/near stock: Model T Depot Hack, Rob and Kelly Rohrer

1900-1934 Modified: ‘32 Ford Vicky, Mickey Evans

1935-1954 Modified: ‘37 Ford Tudor, Chris & Debi Silva

1955 to present Modified: ‘62 Chevy Bel Air, Randy Conte

1900-1954 Stock (except Model A & T): ‘31 Cadillac Viz, Tom Young

1955 to present Stock: ‘69 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, William O’Neil

Pickups 1900-1944: ‘33 Ford Pick-up, Larry Eastwood

Pickups 1945 to Present: ‘55 Ford, James Mann

Ranchero/El Camino- All: ‘66 Ranchero, Jerry Jones

Pony Cars- Camaro/Firebird/Barracuda/Javelin through 2002: ‘69 Camero z28, John Campbell

Corvettes 1953-1982: ‘61 Corvette, Anthony Charney

Corvettes 1983-Present: 2009 Corvette, Richard Sherwood

Mustangs 1964-1978: ‘66 Mustang, Donald Oldt (President’s Choice)

Mustangs 1979-Present: 2007 Mustang, Scott Cooper

Thunderbirds-All: Thunderbird, Larry Olsen

Muscle Cars-All American: ‘69 Dodge Dart Swinger, John and Liz Coon

Shelby Mustang/Cobra-All: ‘67 Cobra 427, James Ellis

Sports/Foreign-All: ‘48 Thames Panel Van, Paul Hinkle

Special Interest-Includes Air Cooled: ‘66 Corvair Corsa, Richard Turner

Motorcycles-All: ‘66 Triumph Bonneville, Thomas Leatherwood

Military-All: ‘45 Jeep & Trailer, Barry Lewis

Modern Challengers: 2013 Dodge Challenger, Patrick Merg

Race Cars: ’68 Silver Crown Race Car, Jim Wildharber

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THANK YOU TO OUR WWW8 SPONSORS

Rabobank Photo Stop

Rainbow Marine/Auto Body & Painting Bella Luna Winery

Nunno Corporation Hogue Grips

Paso Robles Chevrolet The Oaks Hotel

Pear Valley Estate Wine Verstuyft Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Vines RV Resort Catherine Fox Law Offices

Venteux Vineyards Paso Robles Ford

Paso Robles Magazine Gar’s Transmissions

Rental Depot Fronty Wines

Paso Robles Polaris Sanchos Mexican Restaurant

Wilber Construction Knucklehead Graphics

Fish Gaucho

America’s Tire

Wine Country RV Resort

Paso Robles Press

Pioneer Auto Machine Service

PASO

Kings Oil Tools

Joe’s Place

Vic’s Café

Mondello Performance Products

NAPA Auto & Truck Parts

Borjon Auto Center

Penny & Jerry Takier

West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame

CALPASO Electric

Black Oak Best Western

MGE Underground

Firestone Walker Brewery

Blueprinter & Graphics

North County Flooring Outlet

TAPS Truck & Auto Accessories

RE/MAX Mitch Culver

RE/MAX Pete Dankin

Pappy McGregors

Blake’s, Inc. True Value

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DATES TO REMEMBER!

Estrella Warbirds Museum

4251 Dry Creek Road

Paso Robles, CA 93446

Non Profit Org.

PAID

Permit 163

Paso Robles, CA 93446

Wednesday, June 1 Dinner Meeting 6:00pm Social/7:00pm Dinner

Wednesday, June 15 Board Meeting 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

PAPA DUCKS POND

Woodland Family Collection WWW8 PICTURES FROM MAY 7, 2016