October 2016

Volume 38, Issue 10 A Diablo Valley Mustang Association Publication

The Feed Bag

The Tradition Continues

DVMA once again lent some “muscle” to the annual Walnut Festival Twilight Parade when Larry

Booth and Joe Dearing assisted with transporting local dignitaries along the parade route. Of

course, we suspect the enthusiastic cheering was less for the passengers and more about Larry’s

2007 Redfire Roush Roadster and Joe’s 2003 silver and black Roush/Cottington California Road-

ster! The parade opens the almost week-long celebration in Walnut Creek that pays homage to

the city’s nut-growing heritage. DVMA has done this for many years now and the parade organ-

izers usually can count on us to step up.

Photos courtesy of Dean Cofer

IT’S MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME. PAY YOUR DUES ON LINE OR AT THE OCTOBER 12TH MEETING.

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DVMA Membership Information

Membership is open to any Mustang enthusiast. Dues are $30.00 per year plus a $10.00 first year initiation fee. Business card size advertising is $50.00

(25.00 for members) for 12 monthly issues. ¼ page ads are $100.00 per year. Other advertising and insert rates are available. Members are allowed brief,

one-time For Sale and Wanted ad’s.

DVMA Objectives

To provide a common meeting ground for Mustang Owners

and further the enjoyment of ownership: to include

workshops, question and answer sessions and technical

sessions. To promote a more favorable relationship with

the general motoring public. To further the preservation and

restoration of all Mustangs. MOST IMPORTANTLY TO

HAVE FUN.

DVMA General Information

The DVMA meets on the second Wednesday of

each month at Fuddruckers. The Board of Directors

meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at one

of the Board Members homes on a rotating basis.

Club Meetings

When: The second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM...Arrive early to order food. Order and pick up

your food downstairs. Bring your food upstairs to the meeting.

Where: Fuddruckers

1975 Diamond Blvd, Concord, CA 94520

(925) 825-1443 In the Willows Shopping Center

Directions

From the South:

Take Highway 680 North to Willow Pass Road. Exit at Willow Pass Road and at the light at the bottom of the

ramp, turn right. Move immediately into the left lane and turn left on Diamond Boulevard (the next traffic light).

Stay in the left lane and turn left into the Willows Shopping Center.

From the North:

Take Highway 680 South to Willow Pass Road. Exit at Willow Pass Road and turn left at the light at the bottom of

the ramp. Turn left on Diamond Boulevard and stay in the left lane. Turn left into the Willows Shopping Center.

Published by the:

Diablo Valley Mustang Association

P.O. Box 21674 Concord, CA 94521

See us on the World Wide

Web at:

dvma.myfreesites.net

Articles, Advertisements, Car of

the Month features and other

submissions may be sent to:

DVMA P.O. Box 21674

Concord, CA 94521

email: dvmaeditor@aol.com, or,

editor@dvma.org

Deadline: Submissions made

after the 20th of the month might

not be published in the month

2014-15 DVMA Officers President Harry Davis harrykaren@comcast.net

Vice President Jim Blair JRBlair@pacbell.net

Secretary Karen Davis harrykaren@comcast.net

Treasurer/Membership Dwight Moreland d.more@sbcglobal.net

Board Member Joe Dearing joedearing@att.net

Board Member Ron Freitas ronfreitas1016@sbcglobal.net

Board Member Ed Guldner cekk3613@aol.com

Newsletter Editor Anne Haugrud dvmaeditor@aol.com

Tour Coordinator John Haugrud hogdude@astound.net

Sergeant-at-Arms Juan Renteria

Past President John Haugrud hogdude@astound.net

Webmaster (appointed) Jim Blair JRBlair@pacbell.net

Storekeeper (appointed) Vacant

Hospitality (appointed) Sharon Dearing sharondearing@att.net

MCA Representative Ron Freitas ronfreitas1016@sbcglobal.net

Historian (appointed) Vacant

60’s and 70’s

Ford parts

and

accessories

including Ford

Motorsport

Apparel and

Classic

Novelty Items

See us on the web:

http://www.deltabaymustang.com

HOURS: M-F 9:00am - 5:00pm, Sat 9:00 -2:00 ,

Closed Sun. (Pacific Time)

Phone Orders Only: 1-800-664-8350

Telephone & Technical

Information: 925-634-7776

FAX: 925-634-5820

Postal address: 3491 Balfour Rd. Brentwood, CA

94513

Parts for

Mustang,

Falcon,

Fairlane &

Shelby

Delta Bay Mustang

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DVMA Dispatch

Just a Reminder: Yearly dues can be paid by cash, check or PayPal. Your dues must be current to receive the installation dinner club-paid discount.

DVMA Dispatch President Message

October 16 is the date for the Installation dinner at The Cobra Experience in

Martinez. Officers begin their terms on Sept 1 and are already on it, so this

year there will be a fun party for all of our members. It will be the perfect time

to share ideas about the future of DVMA and meet all the officers who are vol-

unteering their time. Be sure to pay ahead and make your reservation since

there will not be any unpaid entries at the door. You will enjoy the dinner and

the displays at The Cobra Experience.

Our past president John Haugrud is the tour director this year. There will be

lots of exciting events that you can participate in. Let John know about your

own ideas for fun in DVMA.

DVMA has a new newsletter editor and welcomes your articles and infor-

mation. Write up something and get a few photos about your new or old Mus-

tangs! We all want to hear about your dreams and implementation of any

changes and upgrades.

This year will be exciting for me. Check out our newsletter, the website, and

visit with all of our members at our monthly meetings!

Adopt-a-Street Saturday, November 5th at 9:00 am

We will meet in the Seafood City parking lot at 9 am and break into groups to clean up Diamond Blvd. Bring a 5 gallon bucket to hold the trash bag. We will go to breakfast afterwards as it is the first Saturday. Adopt-a-Street usually lasts 45 minutes to an hour.

If you want to join us for breakfast come to Seafood City at 10.

The dates for the next year are February 4, April 29, August 5 and November 4, 2017. Mark your calendars.

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

Submitted by Rusty and Marlene Hill

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DVMA General Meeting Minutes

Fuddruckers – Concord CA September 14, 2016

The meeting was called to order by President Harry Davis at 7:00 pm at Fuddruckers in Concord CA.

WELCOME to all.

GUESTS and NEW MEMBERS – Guests present were Richard Castle, with a 1966 Mustang and his passenger Mike Gar-rett. New members present were Martha Dominguez, with a 2010 ecoboost convertible and her passenger Jackie.

PAST PRESIDENT – John Haugrud

John and Anne, with a group, drove the first leg of the trip to Indianapolis and really enjoyed the drive. They drove to Reno on back roads. Thanks to Ron Freitas with a well-planned route that included plenty of stops.

MEMBERSHIP – Ed Guldner

Ed reported it is time for DVMA membership renewal and some have been received. There were nine renewals on PayPal. Ed will prepare a roster with all corrections.

TREASURER – Dwight Moreland

Dwight reported that there is nothing new on DVMA’s treasury. He did admit that he is now the proud owner of a 2017 GT350.

NEWSLETTER – Anne Haugrud

Anne thanked Ed for all his help and for being a patient teacher as she prepared the latest issue. Send info to Anne at dvmaeditor@aol.com

WEBSITE – Jim Blair

Jim reported that PayPal on the DVMA website is simple and quick to use. Go to www.DVMA.org. Jim said he would be sure payment is not recurring automatically in a later year or for next renewal

BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES – Sharon Dearing

Sharon announced the list of birthdays and anniversaries for September! Congratulations to each birthday person and an-niversary celebrants.

PAST EVENTS –

* Hugh Blackwell reported the Orinda Classic Car Show was excellent. The cars, however, were not allowed to park on the golf course grass. There were unusual cars, including a 1959 Aston Martin, and everyone had a great time.

Meeting Minutes are Continued on Page 6

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LAST MEETING

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September Meeting Minutes (Continued)

Ron Freitas Regional MCA Director and DVMA Rep

Ron Freitas described his trip to Indianapolis. Ron led a big group from Sacramento on Hwy 40 to Donner Lake. Thanks to all DVMA members who joined this leg of the trip. The group went to Silverton, CO at l0,000 ft high. Then over the pass at 11,600 ft and there was snow but the road was clear. The Colorado Monument in Grand Junction was excellent. Ron had lots of firsts for his car on this trip. One first was with rain, strong/fast/heavy in Kansas, with about 2 inches of water on the road in just a few minutes. In St Louis, Ron was able to get a very rare permit for the group to cross the Chain of Rocks Bridge on Hwy 66; local car clubs joined in! When everyone arrived at the Show, the great signage helped and check-in was quick and easy. The Parade didn’t make the Guinnes record book; there were 522 of 762 needed cars for the parade. Ron and family enjoyed the zoo and the area around Indianapolis. Ford announced that you could drive to Las Vegas, pay $17,000 and get your car turned into an E (Shelby) car. And excitement on the track! Jeff Mays led the group at a bit over the required 55 mph through the banked turns. Ron discovered that he didn’t have to turn the steering wheel as the car just drove itself! The night at the Museum was fun. On the way home, Ron stopped at Ameri-can Pickers, at John Deere factories, and saw lots of corn growing, and saw a huge Cabella’s in a tiny town far from anything else. He had a wonderful steak on a very hot plate in Cheyenne, WY. Every day there was something new and no rain on the way back.

Cookies and Break

UPCOMING TOURS

Oct 1 – Breakfast at Dad’s Café, Brentwood

Oct 16 – DVMA Installation of Officers at the Cobra Ex-perience in Martinez. Cost is $20 each; DVMA is paying the rest of rental and food bill. Contact is Joe Guidotti, 925-550-7068

Oct 22 – Mustangs Plus Car Show in Stockton.

Oct 29 – Trunk or Treat, Ron Pratt Ford in Dixon

Nov 5 – Adopt-A-Street and Breakfast to follow. Meet at 9 am, Seafood City Parking Lot, Diamond Blvd., Concord.

MCA Regional Director & DVMA Rep – Ron Freitas

The Internet magazine will be available shortly. MCA Mus-tang times goes to those who purchase the MCA member-ship. MCA offers judged car shows. One hint is to leave nothing in your car when it is being judged. DVMA has gold card judges in our membership.

SECRETARY – Karen Davis

Karen thanked everyone for electing her to the office of Sec-retary.

BOARD MEMBERS – Ron Freitas, Joe Guidotti, Ed Guldner

Members are welcome to contact any Board members with ideas to strengthen DVMA.

STORES – This position is appointed and is open.

SGT AT ARMS – Juan Renteria

Juan provided a doorway mat for the raffle winner – which turned out to be himself Juan!

VICE PRESIDENT – Jim Blair

Jim is researching raffle prizes.

NATIONAL MUSTANG MUSEUM –

Harry Davis made a motion that DVMA pay $200 for a brick at the Museum; seconded by Jim Blair. Approved by all in attendance. Harry will make the arrangement.

The next DVMA meeting will be October 12, 2016.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm by Harry Davis, Pres-ident.

Submitted by Karen Davis, Secretary.

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October 2016 DVMA Hosted Events

October 1 DVMA Breakfast at Dad’s Café, 1135

2nd St, Brentwood, 9 AM

October 12 DVMA Monthly Meeting, 7:30 PM at

Fuddruckers, The Willows, Diamond Blvd,

Concord

October 16, Annual Officer Installation Event, The

Cobra Experience, 777 Arnold Drive, Martinez,

2 PM to 6 PM. $20 per person, pay in

advance. Joe Guidotti 925-550-7068

October 22, Mustangs Plus Car Show, Stockton

November 5, Adopt-A-Street and Breakfast to

Follow; meet at 9 AM, start 9:15 AM, Seafood

City Parking Lot, Diamond Blvd, Concord.

November 9, DVMA Monthly Meeting, 7:30 PM,

Fuddruckers, The Willows, Diamond Blvd,

Concord

December 3, DVMA Breakfast, Giant Chef Burger,

9 AM, 10 Golf Club Dr, Pleasant Hill

December 11, DVMA Christmas Brunch, Tentative

Date

Other Events

October 24, DVMA Board meeting, 7:30 PM,

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 5358 Clayton Rd,

Concord, First Car Show Planning Meeting to

Follow

Non-Club Events

October 1, Napa Valley Museum, Oktoberfest &

Car Show, Yountville. Register before July 31

and pay $20. www.NapaValleyMuseum.org

From John Haugrud

IT IS MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME. YOU MAY PAY YOUR

DUES ON LINE AT WWW.DVMA.ORG OR AT THE

OCTOBER 12TH MEETING

Diablo Valley Mustang Association “The Feed Bag” P.O. Box 21674

Concord, CA 94521 www.dvma.org