President’s Message Hello. Our annual picnic turned out great again. We had temperatures in the 90's all week before, but it magically cooled down to the 80's with a strong, cool breeze in the park. The turn-out was good, and Bud Gruver and Debbie Stockey did a fantastic job of grilling the hamburgers and hot dogs. Also, many great side dishes were brought in that made it hard to choose (I managed to try one of everything and it was all good). Thanks to all that came out and made it a success. We actually didn't want to go home afterward. Here are the STATS for the months of May and June: Month Unique Visitors Number of Visits Pages May 2019 478 951 1442 June 2019 579 1372 2218 The International Meet will be held in Mansfield, Ohio, on September 11-14th this year. If you've never been to an SDC International Meet, you should consider it. At least 8 members of our chapter will be attending, so talk to them about making such a trip entails. They've made the trip every year for many years, they'll know. Also in September will be the Southwest Zone Meet in Sacramento on September 26-29th. It will be hosted by the Karel Staple Chapter, and the host hotel will be the Lions Gate Hotel. You should consider this one as well, and it's quite a bit closer and probably more manageable. Stay out of the heat if you can, and we'll see you at Coco's on Saturday, August 10th and 4:30.

Bill

From the Editor’s Desk This will be my last edition of the Sparkplug. Beginning in September, your new editor will be Jan Jacobson. Thanks to all those who sent me kind words of appreciation for my past efforts. I had a great time doing it. When going through some old files, I found some “Pickles” comic strips and an email I sent to the artist. Earl and Opal from the strip own a bullet nose! I have included them in this, my last newsletter. I have included many car shows in August on the Upcoming Events page. Write something up if you go to a car show and send it to Jan. She may use it in the next newsletter. Thanks to Bob Valeski for his write up on the Great Race. It looked like a good time was had by all. Also, please note his request for the return of his Great Race Program he had at the picnic. See page 9. Please send any “For Sale” ads or “Items Wanted” ads to Jan for inclusion in upcoming newsletters! Marcie

Membership Report Total Paid Members – 44 Honorary Members – 3 Send your local membership dues ($20) to: Jeanne Ertel 2850 E. Larkspur Ave Brea, CA 92821 geminimje@roadrunner.com National membership dues ($31) is sent to: The Studebaker Drivers Club Inc P.O. Box 1715 Maple Grove, MN 55311-6715

2 – Jack Usher 10 – Zen Everett 16 – Dave Stevens 27 – Greg Le Pore

Anniversaries 23 – Jim & Sharon Gillen 24 – Jack & Toni Usher 25 – Jack & Debbie Stockey

July 14, 2019

Following members in attendance: John & Rosiland Metzker, Bud & Dee Gruver, Jack & Debbie Stockey,

Bill Lowe, Jeanne Ertel, Don Eades and family, Bob & Bev Valeski, Nick & Shauna Berger, Gary Gross and

guest, Gene & Jan Jacobson.

President Bill Lowe called the meeting to order at 5:47 pm. Meeting was held at Yorba Regional Park in

Yorba Linda as we had our annual club picnic.

June minutes submitted by Jeanne Ertel – secretary pro tem as Rosiland was not at meeting. Minutes are in

the newsletter and there were no changes, so they were approved.

Treasury report given by Debbie Stockey.

Membership report given by Jeannie Ertel. 44 paid members. Membership roster is being updated and out

soon. Make sure email & phone number is updated.

Sherry Conrad not at meeting so no Sunshine report. Birthdays and anniversary celebrations are in

newsletter. Be sure you give any updated information to her.

We are looking for a new newsletter editor as Marcie will be retiring by December. Jan Jacobson

volunteered and accepted the position and will be getting with Marcie as to how she handles and coordinates

the newsletter. She has done an amazing job and has received many awards from the National. No

newsletter report as Marcie not at meeting. Newsletter is now electronic. Please keep articles coming to

Marcie until Jan takes over. Flyers will be available electronically as well.

Future events were discussed:

July 14 – Sunday was our annual picnic.

September 11-14 is the International meet

September 26, 27, 28 will be the Zone meet in Sacramento.

October – We are looking at going to the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Assoc & Museum. Info to follow.

December 8 is our annual Christmas Dinner and is a Sunday and will be at our meeting place.

Old Business:

Bob Valeski gave report on the June 22 – Great American Race – that started at the Mission Inn in Riverside.

Bob & Bev Valeski, Gene & Jan Jacobson, and John & Rosiland Metzker attended. They started lining up at

8:30 and left one minute apart at 11:00. There were approximate 120 vehicles in the race including 4

Studebakers and one was from the LA Chapter. We were in the front roll by the starting line. The race

ended in Tacoma, Washington. The entry fee for this race is approximate $5,000 depending on sponsors and

will cost each team approximate $30,000 in cost. It was an amazing day and event to attend.

Debbie Stockey reported she sent trophy sponsors to the following: $100.00 to the National meet and $75.00

to the Zone meet. She also sent $500.00 to Patriots & Paws.

Bud Grover looking at new banner.

Name tags being handled by Don and Jeri.

Motion made and meeting adjourned at 6:15 pm.

Rock n Roll Cruise In Car Show, August 10th, 2335 208th St, Torrance 10-2 Fullerton Union HS Football car show, August 17th, 201 E Chapman, Fullerton 10-2 Hot August Days Car Show, August 17th, 11551 Trask Ave, Garden Grove 9-4 21st Annual Classic Car Show Enderle Center, August 18th, 55 Fwy and East 17th St, Tustin 9-3 Corona Elks Charity Car Show, August 24th, 912 E. 6th St, Corona 9-2 Summer Stampede, August 25th, Mayfair Park-5720 Clark Ave, Lakewood 9-2 Annual Elvis Tribute Concert & Car Show, August 30th, 3521 Hamner, Norco 6-9 DYSD September 14th, Coco’s 1250 Imperial Hwy, Brea Time TBD Studebaker International Meet, September 11-14, Mansfield, Ohio Pacific Southwest Zone Meet, September 26-28, Sacramento, CA Patriots & Paws Hometown Heroes Car & Motorcycle Show, October 5th, Canyon RV Park – Gypsum Canyon & 91 Fwy, 9-2 Antique Gas & Steam Engine Assoc & Museum – October date TBD Holiday Party, December 8th, Coco’s – Brea

GREAT RACE RECAP by Bob Valeski

Six BCOIE chapter members, Rosiland & John Metzker, Jan & Gene Jacobson and Bev & Bob Valeski,

attended the start of the 2019 Great Race in Riverside on June 22, 2019. It was an awesome sight to see such

a variety of cars ranging in age from 1909 to 1972 and a mix of just about any imaginable cars take off at the

starting line on Mission Ave. (all 120 of them) at one minute intervals which took from 11:00 AM thru 1:00

PM. There were four Studebakers in the mix and five X-Cup (student) entries. The two accompanying

reprints from the 2019 Great Race official souvenir program include Great Race General Info and Great

Race Class Divisions. If you go on www.greatrace.com you will see a 21 minute video covering the entire

race and detailed descriptions of each day on the road with tons of really good pictures. Check it out. By the

way, a 1914 Hudson hill climb car won the top prize of $50,000.

Additional note

I brought my 2019 Great Race Program to the Chapter picnic on Sunday, July 14th to share with the folks

and someone else brought some magazines which were free for the taking. I suspect my program got

mistaken for a free magazine. Well, it wasn't and I would like to get it back because I was intending to keep

it as a memento. I would appreciate it if you would check and see if you inadvertently took it. If you have it

please contact me on vettski@socal.rr.com and we can arrange a mutually convenient time and place for me

to retrieve it. Thank you. Bob Valeski

© 2013 Brian Crane. Used by permission

© 2013 Brian Crane. Used by permission

© 2013 Brian Crane. Used by permission

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