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✳ ✳ ✳ Supporting Colorado Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts since 1965 ✳ ✳ ✳

The Council is an organization comprised of many of Colorado’s motor vehicle clubs, our Associate [business] Members and our Individual Members too. The Council exists and acts to be a watchdog over and guardian of the Rights of Colorado’s Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts, no matter what type, brand or vintage Motor Vehicles their interests embrace. The Council works to guard the Rights of you - the Colorado Motor Vehicle Enthusiast to own, operate and enjoy the use of your Motor Vehicles, against any adverse legislation, regulations, or ordinances whether pending or proposed.

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OLD CAR COUNCIL of Colorado, Inc.

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✳ ✳ ✳ Supporting Colorado Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts since 1965 ✳ ✳ ✳

2008 BoD / Officers. President: Keith Hall 303.940.7958 Mile Hi Cobra Club 1st Vice-President: Dick Thompson 303.699.4819 Mile Hi Cobra Club 2nd Vice-President: Gary Canady 303.886.7923 Pontiac-Oakland Club Secretary: Bill Colburn 303.650.4663 Pontiac-Oakland Club Treasurer: Bill Hunter 303.986.1458 CCCA, Colo Rgn

2008 Committee Chairs, Appointed Positions & Related Contacts. Governmental Relations: Keith Hall 303.940.7958 Mile Hi Cobra Club SEMA Rep.: Joe Baker [ filling-in ] 303.637.0765 AACA Swap Meet Chair: Gary Canady 303.886.7923 Pontiac-Oakland Club Car Show Coord: tbd 303.> > Colfax Ave. Cruise Chair: Dick Thompson 303.699.4819 Mile Hi Cobra Club Membership Comm: Harold Naber 719.495.4372 Pikes Peak Model A Ford Club Web Master: Keith Hall 303.940.7958 www.oldcarcouncil.org Historian: Shirley Zaner 303.426.8843 Studebaker Drivers Club OCCC Lobbyist: Mr. Leo J. Boyle 303.321.6611 [o] f: 303.321.5678 Forney Museum: Mrs. Amy Newman 303.297.1113 Museum Director Forney Museum: Mrs. Beverly Little 303.297.1113 Museum Asst. Dir. . > ✳ ✳ ✳ Jun24, 2008 ✳ ✳ ✳

Who’s New... - Colorado Intermountain Chapter, Historical Vintage Truck Association.. ..President and initial Club Rep Rich Busby, who most of you know has brought this newly formed club into our ranks. Congrats on the new club and thank you for joining the Council.

- Back in the fold... ..Classic GTO Association of Denver is back, has renewed. Thanks, welcome back!

What’s New... - Denver Modernism Show... ..is an Annual Event that features retro, deco and mod furniture, art, decor, etc. Though deco goes back a bit prior to mid-century [20th] the focus is kinda’ mid-century styles. The event is held at the National Western Complex Expo Hall, this year to be Aug. 15-17th. This is the third year of the event, which last year drew some 100 vendors and over 3,000 visitor / attendees.

AND now they are adding an indoor car show for Sun. the 17th! The “Mid-Century Automotive Designs Show.” They will start off with vehicles from 1947 - 1977, picking up the beginning of the first Post-War II auto designs, both domestic and European. Emphasis is on high quality condition, whether original or restored, but focus on original factory designs [vs Rods & Customs] - at this time...

Could be a great event for your club and/or for yourself to show your favorite ride? Move-in 08- 10:00; show 10-15:00, $20 / vehicle entry fee. For more info, details, contact Mrs. Dana Cain of Dana Cain Events LLC at 303.346.8252 and/or cyber off to www.DanaCain.com

- First Impressions aka ‘the Name Game’... ..changing channels for late news. Push wrong button on remote, go astray? Up comes one of the 195x ‘Hod Rod flics.’ - remember those? Everything from “Hot Rod Babes from Hell” or whatever, right on down the line? Couldn’t help thinking, what impressions and judgements are made about us of our Special Interest area by people seeing those. Of course now we have “the Fast and the Furious” and it’s ilk ‘to reset public perception’ to fit current times.

What impact do you think it has on legislators, regulators, et ux who see these on TV? Can anyone not understand an impression, a subconscious seed is planted in their minds? Then someone equal to “a PhD level moron” starts street racing on streets in-use, or worse - thru a residential neighborhood..?

Gotta cringe every time one of those road reckless, ‘to Hell with safety of others’ street racing flicks surfaces. How many on Cap Hill see them? They are enigma to us all - just like “Old Car” is in the media... Doesn’t help any of us Colorado Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts much does it..?

- SEMA’s Federal Level MV Enthusiast’s Caucus. The “Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus...” ..last month I gave you a snapshot of SEMA’s good work putting together caucus groups at the state level. Well, here is a glimpse of what SEMA has done in D.C. as forwarded from SEMA to us by Joe Baker. [..thanks Joe...] Suggest you learn more: www.sema.org/pac

“The caucus was formed by members of Congress in 1996 in honor of the 100th year of the car and to recognize the contributions the automotive performance and motorsports industry has made to the U.S. economy. [..note focus, “economy” aka revenue vs impact on society and/or our standard of living...]

This honorary caucus, which now averages around 100 members, pays tribute to the quality, performance and safety of all motor vehicles and to America’s ever-growing love affair with the car and motorsports.” This so-called “Motorsports Caucus” has a bi-partisan membership who recognize that it is an important economic engine, worth more than $38 Billion in annual revenue - and provides jobs for more than a million Americans.

Regrettably, the list of Federal members does not include anyone from Colorado - in either house?

- “The 40th” Mountain States Swap Meet... ..an update from 2008 Chair, Gary Canady: “The meet will be Saturday August 23rd at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Located at 9755 Henderson Road; go West on 124th Avenue from US Hwy 85, appr. 1-1/2 miles. This is a good swap meet with a lot of vendors with loads of things for your auto or truck interest. Old Parts, NOS parts, NORS parts, literature, tools, supplies, automobilia and lots of other goodies. RV parking is available and food is available on-site the day of the meet.

There is also a ‘car corral’ where a mix of vehicles for sale are on display. Completed or the beginning of a project, and parts cars for the guy finishing up a project. There is a lot at the swap meet. Outdoor vendor spaces are on blacktop and indoor spaces are in the Exhibition Hall.

Vendor move-in starts at noon on Friday August 22nd. Indoor spaces are 10 x 15 feet at $40 each. Outdoor spaces are 18 x 20 feet at $35 each. Car Corral spaces are $20 per vehicle.

The gates open to the buying public at 8 AM on Saturday. Parking is $5 per car, no admission fee.

- Cruizin’ Havana... ..was a great event and a big success. Surely all the members of the Havana Business Improvement District are still grinnin?’ Their members got involved and contributed. The Council’s Dick Thompson certainly did a ton too. Does this guy live on energy drinks or what!? He’s tireless, talented, and talks it. Many thanks go out to all those clubs and club members who worked to contribute to the success of this event. Dick will fill us in soon as he gets rested and catches his breath.

Club Views & News...

- Mile High Cobra Club... ..decisions, decisions, decisions... Let’s see do we go to Steamboat Springs for the Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup, or do we go to Saratoga Wyoming, the Saratoga Inn? Ah yes, a benefit of living around ‘Geologically Active Areas,’ water ‘seeps down to the lava’ comes back up heated and you have a hot spring. Steamboat has like 105± cataloged hot springs! Dunno about Saratoga? Be driving thru great scenery either way. Have fun - bring Nomex...

- AACA, Poudre Valley... ..NL had pix from recent tours. They note that Bob Ross’s collection and garage survived the tornadoes going through Windsor in good shape, some hail damage to the roof and one window. Other nearby buildings suffered more severe damage. [..think Mr. Ross’s guardian angel might be a car type..?] NL had interesting article on history of right vs left side driving...

- American Truck Historical Society... ..did National Show in Hutchinson, Kansas. Were off to Greeley for the Father’s Day show there. And are ready for upcoming lunch / meeting, a garage tour to follow. Neat vintage pix of a 30's Packard coupe converted to tow truck - wit a pickup truck on it’s hook!

- VMCCA, Royal Gorge... ..are grinnin’ and relaxing from having ‘just shy of 400 cars’ at their annual show at Holy Cross Abbey. Neat idea, their June, July, Aug. & Sep. Meetings are picnics in local park. Are washing and waxing ‘em up for couple of tours, shows, etc.

- Rky Mtn Performance Mopars... ..justified having the word ‘performance’ in their name at Bandimere, and in their enthusiasm of what they do. Way to go guys... NL has article on ‘recent study of state troopers from 7 states,’ source not ID’d, that listed 5 ea “dos and don’ts” of conduct if stopped. [..now why would anyone ever expect any of these guys or gals to ever be stopped..? HA...]

- Pontiac-Oakland Club... ..co-hosted with local Olds Club Chapter, their annual Buick, Cadillac, Olds, Pontiac car show at Shepler’s South. Weather and the turnout were both great. Getting ready to caravan to National Convention in Spearfish in early July. Nice to have conventions so close from time to time.

- Ye Olde Auto Club... ..are getting organized for a tour to Laramie. Planning to gather to go do the “Cruizin’ Havana” event. Looking at the Adams County Fair Parade, limited to 90 vehicles. And were doing some of their planning and discussing over a pleasant lunch meeting, in good company of course.

- Front Range Mustang Club... ..went South to Albuquerque for the Rio Grande Mustang Show, stopping for breakfast at Rosie’s Diner in Monument. Brought home ‘lotsa gold’ from the show. Are ready to do some Cruisin’ at “Cruizin’ Havana. Looking ahead to MCA Grand Nationals in Park City, Utah coming up in August.

- Studebaker Club, Pikes Peak... ..are holding “Studebakers on the Lot” car show in Colorado Springs. Will be present for the fun and activities of Cruizin’ Havana. Have some neat rides to go cruisin’ in. As an Orphan brand might be the first time some younger folks get to see one? Got a

“tubbed one”..?

- AACA, Rky Mtn Region... ..NL got colorful, nice job! Cover is a montage of pix from the “Rossi Run” [..love that Cord..!] lots of neat autos and lots of smilin’ faces. Good rides, good times with good folks is what makes our Special Interest area so great - and so special. Coming events = more of same.

- Model A Ford, High Country... ..are road ready! It’s touring season and they have a full agenda again. Going to spread some sunshine at several retirement communities, a Front Range Model A Club Tour coming along with others to the Black Hills, the World Model A Ford Meet in Texas, and others. NL also has a pix of a scene we often see at Council meetings - an attentive and focused Alan Eber.

- Studebaker, Conestoga Chapter... ..gonna do Cruizin’ Havana. To be out of city traffic they’ll be doing a tour of Boulder’s Hydro-Electric & Water Treatment Plants at the Boulder Dam - after their casual drive up scenic Boulder Canyon , then have potluck picnic at not far away Betasso Preserve.

- Rky Mtn Thunderbird Club... ..are showing cars at Mike Naughton Ford for Cruizin’ Havana. Are planning for Vintage Thunderbird Club Intnl Convention, in Colorado Springs, in Aug. see Calendar. Doing car show at Westminster Mall and Kruse Auction at Merchandise Mart, both in Jul, see Calendar.

- Early Ford V8 Club, Hi-Country... ..did a seminar on convertible tops. Doing tour to “Dandelion Daze” in Holyoke. Will be bringing some neat iron out to Cruzin’ Havana. Going to tour the Dougherty Museum in Longmont. Having a “club auction.” [..anyone really wanna buy a club? Oh, Alley Oop. OK...] Great looking stuff, Don Whissen and Jim Nielson’s truck, and then Jim N’s 47 Woody and Gene Pastor’s ‘50 Merc took turns on display at Lakewood Fordland.

- Arkansas Valley Car Club... ..had ‘an enthusiastic group’ head off to ‘strike it rich at Cripple Creek,’ all had fun. [..but who got all the quarters..?] Are going cruising to “Punky’s” on Historic East Main Street. Then go from participants to running the show for their annual “Mountain Mania” on Jul 5-6.

- Please! Help me help you/us... ..you may think the few lines of what your club may be doing are not significant? Just a waste of space and time? But feedback that keeps on comin’ says otherwise. But the only way those lines get here is for your club to send it’s newsletters to the Council - at the current mailing address [top of page 1], so please check to make sure your club has the Council on the NL mailing list, and to it’s current address.

Just Misc Bits of...

- Fun or FRIGHTENING... ..small piece on-line a while back about various points of interest for those touring, vacationing around the country. Quite a variety. Something for just about any taste.

On the “fun” side of things, and ‘not too far away’ is “Carhenge” where various autos are buried on end to stand upright and/or stacked up to create a simile of Stonehenge. This is in Alliance, Nebraska.

Then, on the frightening side? Picture that you’re running a little late, arriving at dusk, the skies are darkening more from an approaching storm, wind is gusting, lightning strikes nearby, the boom of thunder blasts thru your car, rattles your composure. As you come around a bend, your headlights shine onto a frightening, thirteen foot high apparition! The children cling to you, the dog jumps over the back seat to hide under a blanket. Lightning flashes, lights it up. It gets scarier yet! Because now the toothy grin of a Jimmy Carter caricature as the head of this 13 foot high ‘concrete peanut’ is clear to see... Welcome to ‘a monument’ built to ‘Jimmy’ in Plains, Georgia. [..pass the flask and

the Valium Ma...]

- 24 Hours of LeMons..? [..fr Wilma Sisbarro in RMPM NL...] “..No, it’s not LeMans, read ‘lemons’ - get it? This might fall into the ‘junk sports’ category, but it sure sounds like fun. Their web site states, ‘In all motorsports, no event captures the universal human need to whale away on old crapcans and to hoover down greasy barbeque like the 24 Hours of LeMons does.”

The event, held at Altamont Motor Sports Park, Tracy, Cal. in early May, is for cars purchased, fixed up, and track-prepped for a total of $500±. To reach the final grid, “You’ll have to survive trials like the “Personal Injury Lawyer Anti-Slalom,” the “Marxist-Valet Parking Challenge,” and the Wide Open Throttle Rod-throw-a-palooza.” Last year’s winner, a 1986 Toyota Supra completed a mind- numbing 2,433 laps in 24 hours. [.. sounds like a fun event - except maybe to those with their noses held so high they’re inhaling from the Ionosphere eh... wbc]

- We see U.S. Presidents age so quickly in office... ..hear some ask ‘why would they want to do it?’ Well, for those who are good leaders, managers, etc. it is an honor to serve our/ their country, and to just attain ‘the office’ - is an honor second only to being awarded “the Congressional Medal of Honor.” But there are other ‘reward$,’ most not vi$ible until after they leave office. Little piece on- line tells that Bill & Hillary have made nearly $109,000,000 since 2000. So, think it’s worth it now..?

http://www6.comcast.net/news/articles/general/2008/04/04/Clinton.Taxes/

Other Matters...

- And info just keeps on coming...... respected Geophysicist, Philip Chapman, a former NASA Astronaut-Scientist, former president of the National Space Society recently advised, “You probably haven’t heard much of ‘Solar Cycle 24’ the current cycle that our sun has entered, and I hope you don’t. If Solar Cycle 24 becomes a household term, your lifestyle could be taking a dramatic turn for the worse... ..Sunspot activity has now dropped to nil... ..as it has prior to previous Ice Ages...”

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fpcomment/archive/2008/05/30/the-deniers-our-spotless- sun.aspx [..maybe do searches for Solar Cycle 24 too..?]

[..this, above sent in to fwd to you... Look, read open-mindedly, become and stay informed. wbc]

- What are other states doing... ..this is excerpted from SEMA’s Driving Force NL:

“Land of 10,000 Lakes? Try 13,000 Street Rodders! Since its founding in 1967, the Minnesota Street Rod Association [MSRA] has worked hard to ensure the future of automotive interests in the North Star State. From the original 12 members meeting at a pizzeria in Minneapolis, the MSRA now has over 13,000 members. Their annual “Back to the ‘50's Show” attracts more than 11,000 vehicles and over 100,000 spectators.

Through all of this, the MSRA has always kept its focus on building good relationships with state lawmakers and regulators. For the last 15 years the MSR A Legislative Committee has organized a “Run to the Hill” to inform legislators at the State Capitol on how the pending bills they are considering will impact the hobby. In years when there are no pressing issues, MSRA members use the event as an opportunity to educate lawmakers about their organization and Special Interest Area, build good relations. These relationships are of great, maybe saving benefit - when support is needed on any issue that may cause problems for enthusiasts. A “Run” for the Council to get in place too... In working with SEMA Action Network over the years, the MSRA has been very successful in

having friendly legislation enacted, including the adoption of the Street Rod License Plate; an ethanol mandate exemption for Special Interest/ Collector vehicles’ a law permitting the use of “Blue Dot” taillights; and an exemption for Special Interest/Collector vehicles from a bill that establishes the California Emissions Requirements in Minnesota.

As it proudly states on their website, “MSRA is about Friends, Food, Fun and Fellowship - but most about having fun with cars! So lean back and let’s go cruisin’!”

Lessons to be learned here is establishing, maintaining good relationships is very valuable, plus when a properly planned and executed ‘mass drive-by’ at the Capitol, if combined with having ‘some pre-selected vehicles/ owners’ stop to have ‘a Show and Tell’ on the Capitol grounds with legislators opens and holds open the doors of good communications.

Some Known Bills / Actions of Interest in / to Colo. are... The Legislature has ended it’s current session. But - DO NOT think nothing is going on! This begins the season when all the bills that were defeated, did not get passed, were pulled, or - just ‘didn’t make it to the floor get recycled back to their originators / sponsors. Plus all the new legislation that will appear next session is being drafted, seeking support, sponsors, etc. So now is the time to start talking with the sponsor/ authors of bills reported on to date.

- How do we get involved in the process... ..it is known who authored, sponsored what bills last session. Most of the same bills will come back in the next session - likely stronger after elections. Harold Naber worked to get himself ‘involved with things up front, in-process.’ Keith got involved with RAQC. What will be done to introduce ourselves into the process with these bills/ people now!? Let’s start the process - now! It is well proven that proactive is far better than reactive? What do you want..?

Updates and Items from SEMA... This is info received by Joe Baker, who may paraphrase to send to the Council. Where for space sake it might [with regrets] then be compressed a tad more. Joe does a real service to us in doing this. More complete info can be obtained from Steve McDonald at SEMA, [email protected] on specific issues.

- SEMA eNews, Vol 11, No. 24.

. DELAWARE ENACTS LAW TO EXEMPT STREET RODS FROM INSPECTIONS. - SEMA supported legislation to exempt street rods from the state’s regular safety inspections was approved b the State Legislature and signed into law by the governor. Under an agreement reached with state regulators, the registration and titling process will be changed administratively to allow street rods to be assigned a registration and titling designation bearing the same model year that the body of the vehicle resembles.

. SEMA MODEL BILL FOR STREET RODS, CUSTOMS INTRODUCED IN NEW JERSEY. - SEMA model legislation that would create a vehicle registration classification for street rods and custom vehicles and provide for special license plates for these vehicles was introduced in the New Jersey legislature. The bill defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 years old and manufactured after 1948. The bill allows kit cars and replica vehicles to be assigned a certificate of title bearing the same model year designation the body of the vehicle most closely resembles.

. NORTH CAROLINA INTRODUCES REPLICA VEHICLE BILL. - a version of SEMA Model Legislation to create a vehicle registration classification for replica vehicles has been introduced in the No. Carolina Senate. Under the bill, replicas are defined as motor vehicles sold unassembled and manufactured from a kit that, when assembled, replicate an

earlier year, make and model vehicle. The bill allows replica vehicles to be assigned a certificate of title bearing the same model year designation the body of the vehicle most closely resembles.

Items from SAN Newsletter... Info from SEMA Action Network’s monthly NL, passed on to keep you and your Club Members informed of things in other states - that you can bet will come here too - if they create revenue or give more control.

PROBLEM ITEMS / AREAS TO WATCH...

- No particular bills listed this month..? ..that again leaves us the ‘pick a card, any card...’ problem?

SOLUTIONS...

- Old soldiers wisdom: “When it’s all too quiet? It means the enemy is resting, preparing, planning to attack; or they may be out there, hiding, crawling along in the grass, sneaking up on you right now!” [..if you plan to ‘put your ear to the ground’ to listen? Look for anthills before you do... wbc]

New Stuf’...

- Your most important Right... if you care, you can learn at... [email protected] [..ck Vol. 15, No. 6..?]

NL Humor for the Month...

- Pol humor du jour: “A taxpayer voting for these democrats - is like a chicken voting for Col. Sanders.”

- Who is doing what with your money..!? Our focus here is clearly to monitor and protect ourselves as Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts. But if our basic Liberty and Rights are eroded, common sense tells anyone - it’s only a matter of time until... ..history of the world. Now we learn that Disney[!?], Publix, Wal-Mart and several other large corporate giants have owners/ management who are, and are also contributing from corporate coffers to fund assaults on your God-given right to defend yourselves! Opposing the Second Amendment and all those supporting it? So, where you going shopping now..?

Words From The Wise...

“The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed, and hence clamorous to be led to safety, by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary.” H.L. Mencken

wbc MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING of Wed. Jun. 04, 2008. Held at the Forney Transportation Museum 4303 Brighton Boulevard Denver, Colo. 80216.

The June meeting of the Old Car Council of Colorado was held on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at the Forney Transportation Museum, Denver, Colorado.

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by 2008 President Keith Hall. All officers present except Secretary Bill Colburn.

Guests were introduced. - Bill Lewis, GTO Owners Association, Denver. - Josh Hauck, Boy Scout.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting. Vote on acceptance of the Minutes of the May Meeting was tabled until July meeting due to absence of Secretary Colburn.

Treasurer’s Report. 2008 Treasurer, Bill Hunter. Bill reports the following summary, as of 31-May-2008:

ASSETS: . - Balances of Accounts: Current .Bal $ in . $ out . Prev.Bal Operating Account $1,523.00 565.00 129.29 $1,087.29 Governmental Relations Acct 4,676.00 2,347.00 . 2,329.00 Swap Meet 15,701.94 14,278.33* . 1,423.61 Swap Meet Pre-Reg’n deposits 245.00 . . 245.00 Car Show 0.00 . . 0.00 Colfax Avenue Cruise + 1,953 .39 + 0 .00 - 255 .35 + 2,208.74 Total - Accounts...... $24,099.33 $17,190.33 $255.35 $7,293.64

* = Includes transfer of funds from reserve in CD to Swap Meet Account.

- Deposit Accounts / Liquidity: Checking Acct $24,099.33 3,336.05 384.64$ 7,293.64 CD / Reserve Acct 0 .00 +0 .00 - .00* + 13,854.28 Total - Deposit Accounts. . . . . $24,099.33 $3,336.05 $384.64 $21,147.92

of 18 LIABILITIES: - Amounts Owed / Liabilities: Current .Bal $ in . $ out . Prev.Bal Lobbyist [$3,750: Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec] $ 0.00 . . 0.00 Other - none at this time + 0 .00 . . + 0 .00 Total - Liabilities...... $ 0.00 . . $ 0.00

Net Worth...... $24,099.33 + $3,336.05 - $384.64 $21,147.92 . Governmental Relations Committee / Lobbyist’s Report. 2008 Chair; Keith Hall. This committee exists to pro-actively seek to identify and acquire copies of statutes, regulations, ordinances, rules, etc. both proposed and in-place that will, or do affect any aspect of your ownership, taxes, insuring, maintaining, repairing, or uses of your vehicles. To study them, make recommendations to the Council as to nature and/or actions to take.

Lobbyist Leo Boyle reports: - Leo reported that the bill(s) to fund state highway improvements and maintenance ‘fell apart’ at the closing of the past legislative session. Activities to write legislation on highway funding will continue during te summer. Legislation may include an increase n automobile license fees.

Leo is in the process of contracting Legislators Suzanne Williams and Morgan Carroll about attending the Cruizin’ Havana Event.

Legislator Suzanne Williams has requested a car for a parade on the 4th of July. Dick Thompson will furnish the ride for the parade.

SEMA Report. 2008 Contact and Reporter; Joe Baker, filling in as contact. SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association is a trade group whose members are the people who manufacture all the aftermarket products used to maintain, repair, upgrade, improve or modify your Motor Vehicles. This group has done more to inform and guard against harmful acts than any other.

Joe reports: - [Joe has forwarded information for you throughout the month - not being part of the General Meeting, it is provided to you in the Newsletter. wbc]

Car Show Committee. 2008 Chair; open. The Car Show Committee is responsible for studying, proposing, then organizing and conducting an Annual Car Show event to bring to prominent display, some quality, representative vehicles from all of our member clubs for the purpose of exhibiting and evidencing to the general public that our Collectible, Special Interest and Historic Motor Vehicles are of positive areas of interests. Objective, to educate and gain public support.

of 18 Committee presently inactive.

Swap Meet Committee. 2008 Chair; Gary Canady. The Swap Meet Committee is responsible for studying, proposing, then organizing and conducting an Annual Swap Meet at which the Council has vendors come in to present for sale their variety of NOS, NORS, repro or vintage original parts to all our Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts and the general public. Objective is to support the needs of our Colorado Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts and to help create operating funds for the Council - as it has since 1968.

Gary reports: - this year the Meet will be a one day event. It will be held at Adams County Fairgrounds on Saturday Aug. 23rd, 2008. - Flyers are being printed and will be available soon. - Equipment rental is in process. - Roger Zaner needs worker lists from clubs ASAP.

Colfax Avenue Cruise. 2008 Chair; Dick Thompson. This proposes and organizes an annual event to be held on Colfax Avenue in Metro Denver. Objective is to hold a largish event for Colorado Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts to bring out, drive and have an ‘adult show & tell.’ Meant to be an enjoyable event for all, and as another opportunity to visit with and exhibit ourselves to the general public as responsible and respectable, to gain public and legislative support.

Dick reports: - This year the Cruise will be held on Saturday Sep. 20th, 2008. - Dick reported the west site for the Colfax Cruise will be Invesco Field / Mile High Stadium parking lot. - Sponsorship of the event is gong well and the event has commitments that put the event “in the black.”

- The Cruizin’ Havana event will be Saturday, June 21, 2008. Volunteers are needed to man the Festival Sites. All volunteers will be invited to attend a dinner at “the Stampede” restaurant. T-shirts [as ID] for volunteers will be handed out to those working the event for their clubs or for the Council.

Old Business. - No Old Business discussed tonight.

New Business. - John Glusick reported that there is a meeting place in Pueblo that could accommodate an OCCC meeting. Discussion of having a meeting in Pueblo was held. No conclusion was made and the item will be investigated by the officers for later discussion.

of 18 Announcements, Reminders & Miscellanea. - John Hauck talked about the car show he has planned to benefit Loving Hands Food Bank July 12th, see Calendar. - An update of events at the Forney Museum was made, see Calendar. - There will be an all Studebaker Show, June 14th in Colorado Springs, see Calendar. - Reminder of annual Mustang Roundup June 12-15th in Steamboat Springs, see Calendar. - The annual Orphan Car Show will be held in Golden July 12th, see Calendar.

Next General Meeting. - Wednesday July 02nd at 7:30 PM, at the Forney Museum.

- Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM by President Hall.

These Minutes of the General Meeting for June were taken by Gary Canady, as acting Secretary. [.thanks, Gary.] To make reading through easier for reps/ club officers, I’ve resequenced some things from Gary’s notes/ record to the format I’ve been using, done with full respect for/to Gary.. wbc

Respectfully Submitted,

William B. Colburn, 2008 Secretary

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Calendar of Events - 2008. The Council maintains and provides this list to publicize events your club is holding and other events that may be of general interest to everyone. Information below is what has been provided by Club Reps or others. ALWAYS call and check it out! For this list to be useful, provide us a written note - with complete basic info, as per below.

. HELD ON: EVENT: HELD BY, for MTR VEH’S, LOC’N and CONTACT:

Jun Su 01 Automezzi - 2008 Annual Benefit & Display of exceptional Italian autos, motorcycles and scooters => by Automezzi Colorado - since 1990; primo Italian MVs, $25/ veh, adm $5a/ $0<12; 10-15:00, at Rky Mtn College of Art & Design 1600 Pierce St, Denver. Info call Tish at 303.934.8679 Fr-Sa 06-07Cruisin’ the Rockies Car Showby Valley Cruisers Classic Car Club - since 1998; Car Show, Swap Meet, Cruise & BBQ; all MVs, $>/ veh; 08-XX:00, in dntn Carbondale [by Aspen]. Call Ron at 970.945.1008 or www.valleycruisers.org Fr-Sa 06-07Annual Ft. Collins Vette Showby Northern Colo Corvettes; Chevy Corvettess, $>/ veh; 10-15:00, at Dallenbach Chevrolet. Call Denny Jorgensen at 970.484.5587 or go on-line to http://www.nococorvettes.com Fr-Su 06-08Rallye, Car Show & Funkyhana. by MGCC. ALL MVs, $45±/ veh; meet 07:00 at Gunther Toody’s 7355 Ralston Road [& Wadsworth Bypass], Arvada, leave at 9 AM for Glenwood Springs. Call Dick Fritz at 303.774.9710 Fr-Su 06-08So. Dakota St Fair / Wheeljam by SD State Fair Mktg; Bikes/ Trks/ Autos, $0/ veh; shows, races, etc. Call SD State Fair Ofc at 800.529.0900 www.wheeljam.com Sa 07 Annual Atlas Valley Car Showby Flat Broke Car Club & Lafayette Community Events; All MVs, $>/ veh; 12-16:00, at Atlas Valley Shopping Ctr., 95th St & Arapahoe in Lafayette. Details, call Bill at 303.665.7446 Sa 07 Car Show & Benefit - Rocky Ford by Family Care Center; all MVs, $>/ veh; 10-15:00, on Main St. in Rocky Ford. Info: 888.451.1777 Su 08 All Ford Picnic & Car Show by FoMoCo Owners Club; all Ford Motors Prods, $15/ veh; 10-14:00, at Arapahoe Park, 44th & Indiana. More info, call FoMoCo Hotline at 303.628.5330 Su 08 Annual Exotic Sports Car Show & Concours d’ Elegance - since 1983

by Arapahoe Comm. College; all MVs, $>/ veh; 10- 15:00, at 5900 So. Santa Fe, / US-85 Littleton. Sandy Mariani at 303.691.9339 x32 days - or check it out at www.cpco.org/concours Su 08 Tri-Lake Cruisers Annual Car Show & Benefit - Monument

of 18 => by Tri-Lakes Cruisers Car Club; All MVs, $>/ veh; 10-15:00, on Main Street in dntn Monument. Call Dan O’Reilly at 719.487.0690 Su-Th 08-12 Black Hills Tour by Mdl A, No. Colo; All MVs, $>/ veh; 08-14:00, lv for tour at > from >. Call Jim Lanson at 970.204.0614 Th-Su 12-15 Rky Mtn Mustang Roundup. by Shelby and Mustang Clubs of Colorado. All Mustangs, $50/ veh; MUST pre-reg! Host Hotel is Steamboat Grand - Stmbt Springs, Colo. I-70 to Silverthorne, Colo 9 No. to Kremmling, US 40 W. to Stmbt, Rt on Mt Werner Rd to ‘the Grand’ - top of hill Call Tom Kay at 303.451.9296 - Bill Miller at 303.421.3009 Fr-Sa 13-14Dandelion Daze Car Show - at Holyoke => by C of C; ALL MVs, $>/ veh; 10-15:00, at Phillips Cty Fairgrounds in Holyoke. Info & directions call Tiny Miller at 970.353.7073 or try cyber-time at www.holyokechamber.org Fr-Su 13-15HVTA Regional Truck Show by Historic Vintage Truck Assoc; trucks >25 yrs olds, $15/1st one; 08-14:00, at Island Grove Park, Greeley. Exit > I-25 E to >. Call Rich Busby at 303.690.5123 Fr-Su 13-15Car Show - Grand Junction by VMCCA. Colorado West; ?> MVs, $>/ veh; 08- 14:00, at Lincoln Park, Grand Junction. Call Larry Boyce at 970.523.7666 Sa 14 Silver Grille Cafe’s - Old Town Car Show.

by Dntn Biz Assn; all MVs, $20/ veh; reg 9-11:00, show 11-17:00 at Old Town Square, Ft. Collins. At I-25 exit 269B, go W, go No on Jefferson/ Riverside Ave to Mtn. Ave. Info at 970.484.6500 Sa 14 Car Show - & More [dinn optnl.] by Canon [City] Car Club; All MVs, $20/ veh; 08:00-15:00, at Centennial Park on 4th St. in Canon City. Full info - call Carol Seal at 719.275.3842 Sa 14 All Chevy Show & Shine by Colorado Camaro Club; all Chevys, $20/ veh; 10–15:00, at Gunther Toody’s - 58th & Wads, Arvada. Call Phil Saba at 303.422.0849 or Larry Christensen at 303.278.8506 Sa 14 Wild West Auto Roundup by Dntn Gldn Mchnts Assn; all MVs, $>/ veh; 10- 15:00, on Washington St. in dntn Golden. Call the Chamber at 303.279.3113 or www.goldencochamber.org Sa 14 Highlands Ranch Car Show by Highlands Ranch Community Assn. All MV’s $15/ veh; 10-14:00, at St. Andrews Church parking lot, 3350 White Bay Dr. Call Joe Peifer 303.683.9665 or www.hrcaonline.org Sa 14 Vettefest 2008 by Corvettes West - since 1986; Chevy Corvettes, $00/ veh; 09-14:30, at Ghent Chevrolet, US 34 Bypass & 35th Ave. Greeley. E on US-34 fr I-25. Call 970.356.8411 or www.corvetteswestco.com Sa 14 Vettes on Broadway by Denver Corvette Association; all Vettes, $>/ veh; 10-XX:00, at Burt Chevrolet at 5200 So. Broadway. Details, call 303.781.4896 or > at 303.739.9515 Sa 14 ‘Studebakers on the Lot’ Car Show by Studebaker Club, Pikes Peak ; all Studes $>/ veh; 11-17:00, at cor of Powers & Constitution in Colo Springs. Call Chuck Donkle at 719.456.2707 or www.frontrangestudebakers.com Sa 14 BIG BOY DAY at the Forney by Forney Museum; Give-Aways, booths, RR

of 18 lectures, tours, etc. from 09-17:00, exit I-70 to Brighton Blvd, go So bout’ two blocks... Call Amy at 303.297.1113 Sa-Su 14-15 RMVR “Trans-Am Invitational” Vintage Racing - A Major Event ! ! ! Real Race Cars, a Car Show, more by Rky Mtn Vintage Racing. Vintage TransAm Race Cars at Pueblo Motor-sports Park, Pueblo. Info call Diane at 303.319.3062

Su 15 Father’s Day ! ♥ ♣ ♦ ♠by Mom and your offspring - if Dad’s been good..?

Su 15 Father’s Day Car Show - Arvadaby No. Jeffco Fndn - since 19>; all MVs, $>/ veh; 09-15:00, at Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Avenue, Arvada. For more details call the Fndn at 303.467.5525 Su 15 Father’s Day Car Show - Greeleyby Good Times Car Club; all MVs, $>/ veh; 08-14:00, at Island Grove Rgnl Park, Greeley. Call Don Hess at 970.330.4033 Th-Su 19-22N.M. Classic Chevy Club Western National - 2008.

by Cl assic Chevy Club, Abq; 55-7 Chevys, 58-72 Late Great Chevys & to 67-2002 Camaros; at Route 66 Casino & Hotel, Albuquerque. Infor, call Andy House at 505.385.1410 or e: [email protected] Th-We 19-25 National Prowler Event. by Mile High Prowlers; Prowlers, For info, schedule, etc. call Carl Spike at 303.921.6082 or www.prowleronline.com Sa 21 Phantoms R&C Show by Phantoms R&C Club; all R&Cs & Bikes, $>/ veh; 10-15:00, at “the Draft Sports Grill” at 9150 W. Cross Drive, Littleton. Call Robert Trujillo at 303.979.0920 or www.phantomsrodandcustom.com Sa 21 Gear-Head Lecture Series. by Forney Museum. $0; 13:00 at Forney Museum, “Just like the real thing;” exhibit and talk on scale models and how they reflect “America’s car culture.” More info at 303.297.1113 Sa 21 Annual BYOC Car Show - Ft C by No. Colo GTO Assn - since 1995; all MVs, $20/ veh; 10-16:00, at City Park in dntn Ft. Collins, fr I-25 exit >, go W on >. Call Bob Alexander at 970.221.0754 Sa 21 Mopar Daze - Mopar Car Show by Colorado Mopar Club; Mopars, $>/ veh; 10- 15:00, at Burt Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep in Parker. Call > at 303.> or cyber off to www.coloradomopar.com Sa 21 Cruizin’ Havana & Festival sites by Havana Biz Impvmt Dist; ALL MVs, $0/ veh; site setup 15-17:00, go cruisin’17- 21:00, on Havana betw’n 6th Ave and Dartmouth... Info,- call 303.399.4256 or www.cruisinproductions.com Fr-Su 27-29Rky Mtn Street Rod Nationals NSRA’s Annual Show, Swap Meet, etc - since 1984; Rods, Cstms, all neat MVs, $35/ veh; 08:30- 17:00, Colo. State Fairgrounds, Pueblo. For info call 209.474.0103 or on-line go to www.nsra- usa.com Sa 28 Annual Andrew Ricken Memorial Scholarship Car Show.

by >; all MVs, $>/ veh; 08-14:00, at > in Las Animas. For info call Tony DiCenso at page 15 of 18 719.495.7309 Sa 28 CECA Open Track Event.* by Colorado Exotic Car Association, CANCELLED ! ! Vintage Race Cars, at High Plains Raceway, Byers, Colo. For info call Bill Miller 303.421.3009 Sa 28 Rky Mtn AMC Open Car Showby Rky Mtn AMC Club - since 1977! ALL MVs, $>/ veh; move-in 09-11:00, show11-15:00, at Roadmaster Auto Center, 11450 No. Huron, Northglenn. Info, call Don at 303.948.5584 Su 29 Rosie’s Diner Car Show by Rosie’s Diner, Monument; all MVs, $>/ veh; 08- 14:00, at Rosie’s in Monument, exit I-25 at Colo 105 . Info, call 719.481.3287 Jul Tu-Sa 01-05Buick Club of Amer. Nationalsby BCA Four Corners Rgn; Buicks, Marquettes, at the Crowne Plaza in Colo Sprgs. Call Show Chairman Frank Lyle at 719.659.9308

Fr 04 ¶ Today is Independence Day ! ! May God Bless America. Let us remember, and give thank s to our founding fathers and all those since, who have given in so many ways to making this the greatest, most free nation on earth. Enjoy your freedom today in the best of ways, with family and friends -, and of course, your favorite ride..! Fr 04 Estes Park Car Show by Estes Park Historical Museum; all MVs, limited to first 150 vehicles. $>/ veh; 08-15:00, at dntn Estes Park - US 34 W fr I-25 to Estes Park. Info call Dennis Hedley 970.585.1652 / 970.586.0648 Fr 04 May Farms Car Show by May Farms; All MVs, $10/ veh; 11-18:00, at 64001 US-36, Byers - MUST pre-register. Other events, food, entertainment, etc. For info call Krista at 303.822.5800 or www.MayFarms.com Fr 04 Wet Mtn Car Show & More by Custer Cty Mchnts & C of C; all MVs, $15/ veh; 09-14:00, on the streets of dntn Westcliffe. Call the Chamber at 719.783.9163 Fr-Su 04-06Nostalgia Racing Vintage Racesby RMVR, Vintage Race Car classes, racing - at Miller Motorsports Park, >, Utah. Info: Diane Hively at 303.319.3062 Fr-Su 04-06Mopar Magic Wkend - Grd Junc.by Mopars Unlimited of Colo; Mopars, $>/ veh; 09-14:00, at > in Grand Junction. Call > at 970.434.7756 or www.moparclubco.com Su > Museum of Westn Colo Car Show by Mus. of Western Colo; all MVs, $>/ veh; 08-XX:00, at Cross Orchards Historic Farm, Grand Junction. For info call Yvonne Piquette at 970.242.0971 Fr-Sa 05-06Mountain Mania Car Show by Arkansas Valley Car Club - since 1983; all MVs, $>/ veh; Show Sun 08-14:00, on Main St. in Buena Vista. For info call Glenn Mallory at 719.539.7487 - cause HE did it... Yep, he sure did..! We-Su 09-13 Westminster Mall Car Show by Rky Mtn Tbird Club; Tbirds of course, At Westminster Mall between 88th and 92nd Aves just west of Sheridan [& US36]. Come check out these birds... Info? Call Dick Adams 303.745.3636 Sa 12 CECA Open Track Event. by Colorado Exotic Car Association, Vintage Race Car classes, racing - at Colorado State Patrol Track, Golden, Colo. For info Bill Miller 303.421.3009 Sa 12 Aims Community College Car Show - and NSRA Appreciation & Safety Day No. [at Aims CC]

of 18 by Aims CC; all MVs, $>/ veh; 08-XX:00, at Aims CC, at 4911 W. 20th St, Greeley. Call Pat Hergenreter for info at 970.339.6308 Sa 12 Car Show & Benefit for Loving Hands Food Bank. => by Josh Hauck; All MVs, Adm/ Entry fee is donation of non-perishable food; 08-16:00 at Gateway HS parking lot, 1300 So. Sable Blvd. Call Josh at 303.745.9147 or e: [email protected] Sa-Su 12-13 Colorful Colorado Car, Truck & Rod Show, Cruise & more - Montrose.

by Black Canyon Classic Car Club - since 1995; All MVs, $>/ veh; 10-16:00, at Columbine Mdl Schl, 600 So. 12th St., Montrose. Call Frank Kinion at 970.249.6051 or www.blackcanyonclassics.org Su 13 Rock Bottom Car Show - Benefit by Rock Bottom Brewery; all MVs, $0/veh - $10 donation suggested, 11-15:00 at 9627 E. County Line Road, E of I-25. Call Shannon at 303.792.9090

Su-Sa 13-19 Early Ford V-8 Grand Natn’l by Early Ford V-8 Club; Early Ford V-8s, lots of everything going on, ..in Dearborn of course... www.earlyfordv8.org Th 17 A&W Car Show - Eaton by Eaton A&W; all MVs, $0/ veh; 18-2X:00, at A&W 680 Oak Street in Eaton. Details from 970.454.2959 Th-Sa 17-19Soneff - Kruse Auction - Annual by John Soneff & Kruse Auctions - since 1973. Lotsa neat MVs - that can follow you home; Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Avenue; Info, call John Soneff at 303.296.1688 or www.kruse.com Fr-Sa 18-19Thin Air Nationals - Annual by Colo Springs Rod & Custom - since 1979. All MVs, $35/ veh; Fri15-22:00 at “the Hub Diner,” fr I-25 go W 1-1/2 mi on Garden of the Gods Road; Sat Regn 07-10:00, Run fr 10-18:00 fr I-25 take US-24 W 15± mi to Green Mtn Falls, Colo. Call J. R. Nandin at h: 719.266.0597 Sa 19 Phantoms R&C Show by Phantoms R&C Club; all R&Cs & Bikes, $>/ veh; 10-15:00, at “the Draft Sports Grill” at 9150 W. Cross Drive, Littleton. Call Robert Trujillo at 303.979.0920 or www.phantomsrodandcustom.com Sa 19 Bad Mtn Boys Classic Car Showby Bad Mtn Boys Car Club; all MVs, $>/ veh; 10-14:00, at Gypsum Town Hall, 4910 Gypsum Creek Rd, Gypsum. For info or details, call Gary Nestor at 970.524.9657 Su 20 Red Lion Run - Annual Benefit for Tennyson Center for Children.

by Italians of America; all MVs, $>/ veh; 09- 1X:00, at Maple Grove Park, 14600 W. 32nd Ave, Golden. I-70 & 32nd Ave => W. Call Joe Licata at 303.829.3095 or by e: [email protected] Sa 26 Rosie’s Diner Car Show - Aurora by Rosie’s Dinver; all MVs, $>/ veh; 10- XX:00, at Rosie’s Diner, 14061 E. Iliff. Call > at 303.371.8205 or www.r-mcustom.com Sa 26 Rky Mtn Replica Roundup by Rky Mtn Handcrafted Autos & MHCC; kit cars+, $>/ veh; 10-15:00, at Heritage Sqr, 18301 W. Colfax / US-40 Golden. I-70 W to exit 259, then go No. to Hertg Sqr Call Chris Guenther at

of 18 303.425.6807 [.teplicas are OK - ya gotta see who they cloned..! ] Sa 26 Orphan Car Show - Annual by Buff alo Bill Days Committee; all “Orphan” MVs, $>/ veh; 12-15:00, on Washington St. in dntn Golden. Call Carl Nordin at 303.237.4076 [..Orphan = any brand no longer being built...] Sa 26 Delta Car Show - Annual by Delta Street Rodders; All MVs, $15/veh; 09- 15:00, at Confluence Park, Delta, Colo. Call Jerry or Betty Seale at 970.835.8205 Sa 26 Old Rte 66 Car Show - Annualby Town of Bernalillo, NM; All MVs, $25/ veh; 10-16:00, at Loretto Park in Bernalillo, NM a tad West of Abq. Details, call Danette Lovato at 505.242.8355 Sa-Su 26-27 Rod Festival - Annual by ColoRODans - since 1970; all MVs, $>/ veh; 08- 16:00, at Boulder Cty Fgnds, Hover Road, Longmont. Call clubhouse at 303.682.0320 or go to www.coloRODans.org Fr-Sa 26-27RMVR Vintage Races.* by RMVR. CANCELLED ! ! Vintage Race Cars and Racing, at High Plains Raceway, Byers, Colo. Info: Diane Hively at 303.319.3062 Su 27 Cannonball Run - Yes Virginia,- they’re real..! ...... ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM

by Cannonball Run World Events Ltd.; FAST MVs, $10,000/ veh; 4 starting cities, one destination. Call 800.619.8593 or Tim Porter at 714.391.2486 or ZOOM ONTO www.GreatAmericanRun.com Su 27 Buffalo Bill Days Car Show by Buff alo Bill Days Committee; all pre-71 MVs, $>/ veh; 09-1X:00, on Washington St. in dntn Golden. Call Lee McBride at 303.279.3178 Mo-Sa 28-02 Western States Mt & Concours by Rky Mtn Jaguar Club; no pussycats here - just Jaguars; at the Double Tree in Grand Junction. Tons of goings-on! Wanna know what? Call Rob Van Westenberg at 303.697.4260 Fr-Su 31-03Vettes on the Rockies - Annual by Looking Glass Corvette Assn. - since 1973. In Breckenridge. Rally, Funkana, Show ‘n Shine, Sun, Thu eve buffet, Fri dinner, etc. Info Joe Parker 303.425.5876 or www.LGCACorvette.org