As you have noticed the format for the newsletter has changed. As a former 5th grade teacher who with the students work and creativity I published a monthly newsletter. I hope you enjoy the new format for our newsletter for BCOIE. Hello! As I researched information for the Zone Meet October 2020 I checked out the Echo Newsletter We have no events scheduled for this month for our for the Grand Canyons State Chapter chapter, but as always, there are many local and non- Studebaker events going on. This is a little reminder to Studebakers Drivers Club I noticed a larger have info and possibly application forms for our chapter variety of articles. After talking with Chris and for the national club. This doesn't always get people Collin’s, the editor, and having received to join, but can help someone find info on finding vendors permission to use ideas or article with appropriate and getting work done on Studebakers. Not everyone at credit I have included an editorial of the National these car events spend a lot of time online- if at all, and need a little help steering them toward connections. Meet/Mansfield, Ohio and a Who’s Who article that the Michelle, the president writes. The Here are some figures on our website. The overall trend reason for publishing the Who’s Who is to see an is that it continues to get more and more visitors. Since example of how we can better get acquainted with the beginning of this year, we have gotten and continue our members. Your vote is needed on this as the to get many, many communications from people looking members will be interviewed. for information about our club or just relating to Studebakers. Our webmaster, Dan Scott has done a tremendous job of setting up our website and maintaining With Thanksgiving on the calendar, I found a it. It was a really great help in the months before the La humorous story about the holiday. OK, I needed Palma Meet in May, as I received many direct phone calls a feller for an empty space. asking about it. So here they are: Enjoy your time with family and friends as you Month Unique Number gather together at Thanksgiving. As I write this I Pages Visitor of am reminded of how Mom and I prepared a
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685 the Mesa Junior College football game at Grand August 3767 1806 Junction. After graduating from high school I still attended the football game as student of the September 507 1118 college. Have a Great Thanksgiving Day.
We'll see you at the next meeting at Coco's on Saturday, November 9th at 4:30.
-Bill
OCTOBER MEETING MINUTES Judging was not concourse but was well October 12, 2019 Future events were discussed: done. Bud & Dee got the top award the Following members in attendance: December 15, 2019 at 4:30 is our annual “Judges Choice”, Debbie & Jack got John & Rosiland Metzker, Bill Lowe, Don Christmas Dinner and is a Sunday and “Favorite Originial”, Don & Jeri got first Eades, Stan & Pearl Haveriland, Luther will be at our meeting place. Dessert to in their class and John & Rosiland got Whitlock & Grace Potter, Jeanne Ertel, follow at Jeanne Ertel’s home. first in their class. Bud had trailer Gene & Jan Jacobson, Bob & Bev Valeski, La Palma Show - May 24, 2020 – Park problems going and coming home but Bud & Dee Gruver, Jack & Debbie notified and Insurance in process made it. It was reported that Bud and Stockey, Don & Jeri Cox. Huntington Beach Concourse – May 30 the cars that caravanned stopped in Hanford at a wonderful ice cream President Bill Lowe called the meeting to & 31, 2020 creamery Called “Superior Diary”. order at 4:37 pm. Meeting was held at It was announced that Don Cox was Coco’s in Brea. appointed at Director of the So Central Everyone was urged to stop there when September minutes submitted by Zone. Congratulations! passing through as the ice cream is very good and the portions are large. Rosiland Metzker. Minutes were in the Old Business: Pictures were passed around of the newsletter and approved. Bud reported on the International Meet. banana splits. Both the Friday night Treasury report presented by Debbie One of the best meets they have been to. Weather was good with night rain “Meet and Greet” and the Banquet Stockey. Debbie brought up the and a hailstorm. 561 total registrations dinner on Saturday was very well done. discussion for the club to support a with 359 preregistered and 202 Friday night there was a DJ and many of scholarship through the National registrations there with a total of 1,085 our members danced the night away organization. The cost would be individuals there. Future possible including our President, Bill. After the $1500.00 and whoever won the locations for International Meets are meet Stan and Pearl drove their scholarship the club would pay their 2021 - Indianapolis or Rapid City, 2022- Studebaker to San Francisco to visit membership to the club for the first South Bend, 2023 Canada. Locations will relatives and ran into very heavy traffic. year. Robert Roach would have his be announced. It took them 1 hour and 10 minutes just students submit applications for the Rosiland gave report on the “Drive Your to go through the toll booths. This was a scholarship and then the person would Studebaker Day” at our last meeting in very nice meet and very well put be selected through the National September. Weather was very warm, together. Their hospitality room and organization. A motion was made and but the cars were in the shade and there raffle were very nice. Thank you for a John Metzker 1st and Gene Jacobson 2nd. was a slight breeze which kept everyone job well done. Vote was taken and motion past. cool. We had 11 vehicles with 23 Motion made to adjourn meeting. Bill st nd Membership report given by Jeannie enjoying a wonderful dinner provided by Lowe 1 and Debbie Stockey 2 . Ertel and we have 44 members. the club. 2 pies were presented for Meeting adjourned at 5:27 pm. Membership roster is being updated and prizes and they went to #7 – Patrick Respectively submitted – Rosiland Metzker out soon. Make sure email & phone Eades for Don’s 1951 p/u for People Choice and #4 Stan and Pearl number is updated. Haveriland’s 1964 Avanti for Coco’s . Sherry Conrad not at meeting so no Choice. The winners decided to have the Sunshine report. Birthdays and pies cut and everyone enjoyed them for anniversary celebrations are in dessert. newsletter. Be sure you give any Several members reported on the updated information to her Our Sacramento Zone meet that was member, Maria Freeman, passed September 26 – 29, 2019 as a lot of away and our thoughts and prayers our members went. Very nice meet are with her husband and family with great weather. Jan Jacobson gave a report on the newsletter. Please keep articles coming to Jan. Newsletter is now electronic. Flyers will be available electronically as well.
55th ANNUAL 55th ANNUAL SDC INTERNATIONAL • Tommy and Peg, two 1908 Studebaker electric MEET SDC INTERNATIONAL MEET cars, were featured at the Studebaker National Museum’s booth. The reunion of the to cars The 55th Studebaker Drivers Club International was historic - they have been apart for 80 Meet was held September 11-14 in Mansfield, Ohio years. Each returned to their current homes, and was very ably hosted by the Heart of Ohio Tommy to the Swigart Auto Museum in Chapter. The venue was the Richland County Huntingdon, Penn. and Peg to the Studebaker Fairgrounds which accommodated registration, National Museum, after the meet. vendors, seminars, meetings and the car • show/concours. A cafeteria on site was welcome • The Heart of Ohio Chapter did a stellar job of allowing attendees and vendors to stay at the hosting a very nice meet. Thank You! fairgrounds for planned activities while satisfying the hunger pangs. Facing the reality of the aging of The 56th Annual SDC International Meet will take place our membership wheelchairs and scooters were August 5-8, 2020 in Chattanooga, Tenn. available to make it easier to get to the registration office, two vendor buildings, the meeting rooms and Highlighting Chattanooga, Tenn. the cafeteria, as well as the sprawling parking lot where all the show cars were displayed. Many positive comments were noted for the tours including both a bus and driving tour to the Shawshank Prison and the caravan to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Tuesday night’s band concert and ice cream social, hospitality room, the ladies tea, the band concert, seminars, the auction, a visit from John Clement Studebaker, meetings, the car show and more. Highlights from the meet include:
• There were 565 registrations with 1,065
people in attendance.
• The SDC Board elected two new officers: Peter Bishop as president and Denny Foust as vice president. The treasurer and secretary remain the same. • Dues will increase by $5.00 to $36.00 sometime in 2020. All members who renew before the new dues go into effect are welcome to renew up to three years at the current rate. • Bob and Mimi Halgren were among four Don Cox’s Report: members honored to receive a Harry Barnes In Mansfield Ohio there were 561 registrations. 359 were award. Congratulations, Bob and Mimi! pre-registrations, with 202 on site registrations. This accounted for 1085 people registering. There were also • Participating in the SDC Band were Gary approximately 300 Studebakers in attendance. Overall, it Keating playing his tenor saxophone and was a really good meet. The 2020 Meet will be in former member Deanna Manley playing her Chattanooga, Tennessee. The 2021 Meet is still under French horn. bid.
WHO’S WHO Submitted by Michell Eastburn Up Coming Events This month’s ‘who’s who’ is Scott Grainger of Mesa, Ariz. Born in Missoula, Montana and ultimately landing in Arizona, Scott spent time in numerous states including Idaho, Oregon, Ohio, California, Virginia, and December 15: see Christmas Colorado. Scott is one of our veteran chapter members, Invitation as he served in the US Army which is what brought him here to Sierra Vista, Ariz. where he was stationed at Fort Huachuca. Scott earned his BS in Civil Engineering Thanksgiving: Enjoy time with from Colorado State University and is the President and Owner of Grainger Consulting (Forensic Engineering, your family Fire Protection Engineering, and Code Consulting). Currently Scott has been spending a lot of time on ships, most recently on the Queen Mary 2. When asked about his ‘firsts’ with Studebakers, Scott stated, “The first Studebaker I rode in was my grandfather’s ‘54 Champion Regal Coupe which I ended up owning in high school. My second Studebaker was a ‘47 M5
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Ah, Thanksgiving — a time for family, rejoicing, and... disaster. Here is a Thanksgiving stories to tell for eons.
That Time Turkey Miming Skills Paid Off
Stopping for ice cream Bill Lowe "The first Thanksgiving after moving overseas, I decided to treat my family to Many times when taking a road trip, the a traditional turkey dinner. I went to temptation is to follow the most direct route from the closest store, which happened to be point a to point b, and make as few stops as possible. When we resist that urge and make French-speaking, and approached the stops and side-trips along the way, the results area where a variety of meats were laid can really be worth it. out. Not being fluent in French, I looked and tried to determine on my Several members from our chapter decided own whether the large poultry breasts I to travel from Southern California to saw were turkey or goose. The butcher Sacramento to the Southwest Zone Meet in September. In our caravan were 3 trucks with indicated that he was ready to help me. car-carriers and 1 beautiful Golden Hawk, 8 I asked in broken French if he spoke people in all. Someone had suggested to one English; he replied, 'No.' I tried again, of travelers that there was a legendary ice- asking if he spoke German; again, he cream parlor in a small town about 30 miles replied, 'No.' I pointed at the poultry south of Fresno that was well worth stopping for. Very few people don't like ice-cream, so we breasts, then tucked my thumbs in my all agreed to try this place out. armpits, flapped my arms, and said, The day we got off the 99 and went into 'Gobble, gobble?' The butcher broke Hanford, CA, it was 99 degrees, so ice-cream into a smile as he replied, 'Oui.' was just the thing for us. Hanford is a small Embarrassing, sure, but I ended up dairy town not far from the 99 that is very well- preserved and isolated from large cities we with a turkey and the butcher got a were used to,We were able to park the trucks in laugh!" —Monica H. a parking lot next door to our destination since parking trucks hauling car-carriers require some planning. The shop is named Superior Ice Cream Company in the center of town. It has been in business about 80 years and appears to have not changed at all since opening. One That Time the Stuffing Was Too could not tell by looking at the town what year it was except for the cars on the street. We went Organic in and ordered what seemed usual-sized dishes, but discovered that the menu was "My sister-in-law was up early in the misleading. The servings were HUGE! Some morning making stuffing and preparing of us need help finishing them. I was not able, the turkey, and when she opened up the but I did manage to put a good dent in stuffing mix, moths flew out of the it. Without exaggeration, this was the very best sealed package! Her husband had to ice-cream I've ever tasted. I wondered if Huell Howser had ever heard of this place, but later make an emergency run in search of learned that he had been there years ago, then stuffing mix that morning. He found it, returned 20 years later. but it was a challenge." —Glynis B. The trip to Sacramento did not take the usual 7 hours, or even close to it, but the stops we made on our way there and back were well worth the time.
Christmas Holiday Party Sunday, December 25th 4:30pm.
Coco’s Restaurant 1250 E. Imperial Hwy. Brea, Ca.
$25.00 per person Includes: salad, bread, tax & tip. Beverage Included: fountain drinks, coffee and tea
Menu Grilled Wild Caught Cod Hand Carved Top Sirloin Steak Grilled Herb Chicken Scampi-Style Shrimp Pasta Turkey Dinner
Reservations by December 8, 2019 To: Jeanne Ertel 714/993-3041 Or/ [email protected]
Gift Exchange: $20.00 Ladies Gift: wrapped in red paper or ribbon Men’s Gift: Wrapped in green paper or ribbon
The dinner & gift exchange will be followed by a tour of Holiday Lights and dessert at Jeanne Ertel, 2850 Larkspur, Brea
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A brief history of Studebaker, 1852-1966 Hemmings contributor on Sep 16th, 2015
SHARE STUDEBAKER FOR SALE Designer Raymond Loewy (left) and Studebaker president Sherwood Egbert admire a prototype of the 1963 Avanti. Photos courtesy Fred Fox.
Editor’s note: This article, written by Fred Fox, highlights a marque featured at this year’s Ironstone Concours d’Elegance. The concours takes place on Saturday, September 26, at the Ironstone Winery near Murphys, California. For more information, visit IronstoneConcours.com.
Fred Fox, along with his son Jason, currently owns 12 Studebakers, five of which have been in the family since new. In 1968, Fred helped found the Sequoia chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club and has been editor of its newsletter ever since. Fred has also edited the Avanti and Antique Studebaker Club magazines, has written hundreds of Studebaker-related magazine articles and, in 1981, co-authored Studebaker the Complete Story, the first major book about the marque’s history. In 1999, Fred won the coveted Brigham Award from the Society of Automotive Historians. He and his wife, Linda, live in Delhi, California. Next St. Patrick’s Day will mark 50 years since the last Studebaker came off the assembly line. Interestingly, Studebaker today is much more respected than it was in its last year of production, 1966. Like many long-lived carmakers, Studebaker had suffered through some trying times, including receivership in 1933, a near meltdown in 1958 and the final plant closing in 1966. It was easy for journalists, in hindsight, to blame management’s “wrong decisions” for the failure of the company’s automotive division. In truth, Studebaker had had to make many correct decisions in order to survive for 114 years.
Beach Cities Orange Inland Empire Chapter Membership Information
Studebakers Drivers Club is an organization dedicated to the preservation of all vehicles produced by the Studebaker Corporation. If you own a Studebaker or are interested in these vehicles, then the Studebaker Drivers Club is the perfect organization for you. We offer technical and historical information, help in locating parts, informative publications and the opportunity to take parts ibn meets and other social events. Owning a Studebaker is not a requirement for membership. Our meetings are held in Brea, CA. SDC National dues are $31.00 per year and include 12 issues of Turning Wheels magazine. (Note: 1st year dues are $24.00 for new members.) Beach Cities Orange Inland Empire Chapter dues are $20.00 per year – due January 1st and include 12 issues of The Studebaker Sparkplug newsletter in electronic format. Dues for new members joining after January 1st is $1.67/month for the remainder of the year. Membership in the Studebakers Drivers Club National organization is a prerequisite for local chapter membership for insurance purposes. Send National dues to: The Studebaker Drivers Club Inc, P.O. Box 1715, Maple Grove, MN 55311-6715
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Mail this form and check payable to BCOIEC to: Jeanne Ertel, 2850 E. Larkspur Ave, Brea, Ca 92821
PACIFIC SOUTHWEST ZONE MEET OCTOBER 9 - 11, 2020 HOSTED BY GRAND CANYON STATE CHAPTER, SDC
HEADQUARTERS HOTEL Sheraton Crescent Hotel 2620 W. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021 Rate: $139.00 + Tax Until 9/10/20 + Comp. Breakfast Phone: 602-943- 8200 or 800-325-3535 ask for the Studebaker Group Rate MEET SCHEDULE Friday Registration, Hospitality, Tour, Ladies Activity, Evening Social Saturday Registration, Hospitality, Swap Meet, Concours, Valve Cover Races, Presidents Meeting, Banquet Sunday Farewells, Tour
REGISTRATION (Please print) confirmation requested by e-mail ______or Mail ______
Last Name ______First Name ______
Spouse / Guest Full Name ______
Mailing Address ______
Phone ______E-Mail ______
Chapter Name ______SDC/AOAI/ASC # ______
General Registration Per Family …………………………………………………………………. $ 30.00
Late Fee (after 9-1-20): $10.00 ……………………………………………………………………... $ ______
Concours and Display Registration: Judging will be according to SDC divisions and point system. Divisions may be combined. Fire extinguishers are required for judged and display cars.
Display Only #1Mk/Mod/Yr…… No Charge Car #1 Mk/Mod/Yr at $15.00…………. $______
Display Only #2 Mk/Mod/Yr…...No Charge Car #2 Mk/Mod/Yr at $15.00…………. $______
Swap Meet, Outdoors Only. $10.00, no limit. # of 10 X 20 spaces needed ______(Bring your own tables & chairs)….... $ ______
Car Corral: ______x $10 each ……………………………………………………………………... $ ______
Friday Ladies Activity (No Charge) #______Friday Tour (No Charge) # ______Friday Evening Social (No Charge) # ______
Awards Banquet: Chicken _____ Vegetarian _____ …………………… $40.00 each $ ______
T-Shirts: Med _____ Lge _____ XL _____ x $15.00 + XXL _____ XXXL _____ x $17.00 $ ______
Award Sponsorship Donation _____ x $20.00 ………………………………………………… $ ______
Total …………………………………….. $ ______
Make check payable to Ed Smith (in memo line: 2020 Zone Meet). mail with registration form to Linda Smith · P.O. Box 90763 · White Mountain Lake, AZ 85912-0763
Have Questions? Contact Larry Vahe at 480-694-3899 / [email protected]
Visit http://www.grandcanyonsdc.com
PACIFIC SOUTHWEST ZONE MEET OCTOBER 9 - 11, 2020 HOSTED BY GRAND CANYON STATE CHAPTER, SDC
PERFECT VISION NOT NEEDED TO ENJOY THE 2020 ZONE MEET HOST HOTEL
Sheraton Crescent Hotel, 2620 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021 Convenient, central Phoenix location at exit 207 off I-17 freeway.
All activities, except tours, take place at the hotel.
♦ $139.00 per night plus tax until 9/10/20. Includes hot breakfast buffet for two. $10.00 each for additional breakfasts. Rooms include mini refrigerator and coffee maker. ♦ For reservations call: 800-325-3535 or 602-943-8200 Ask for the Studebaker Group Rate. ♦ Resort atmosphere with no resort fee. Amenities include a causal bistro, a poolside bar, a Starbucks, an outdoor pool with a water slide, a 24-hour fitness center and a tennis court. Other amenities include free wi-fi, a business center and complimentary parking. ♦ Pet friendly. ♦ Ample free trailer parking available. ♦ Free local shuttle within 5 miles including nearby light rail from airport. ♦ Super Shuttle available from airport for $18.00 per person one way.
Driving directions: From I-17 exit Dunlap Avenue, take north bound access road and make the first right into the hotel parking lot. FEATURED VEHICLES ♦ Trucks - All Studebaker Trucks are welcome with special examples on display. A tribute to Chuck Naugle will be included in the display. ♦ The Whistler, John Kroulik’s 1963 Lark drag car which raced throughout the Southwest during the era, and a 1962 Lark Phoenix Police Car will be on display. Both cars were reclaimed from Chuck Naugle’s Studebaker Acres and carefully restored to original. ♦ Avantis - The Arizona Avanti Owners Association will present a display of their
excellent variety of Avanti vehicles.
COME EARLY AND/OR STAY AN EXTRA DAY Several area attractions are nearby and include: Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, World Wildlife Zoo, Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting, Phoenix Zoo, Musical Instrument Museum and many more. Informational Where Traveler brochures are available in the hotel lobby.
FRIDAY ACTIVITIES
♦ Tour of Martin Auto Museum and John Kroulik’s garage. ♦ A Ladies Activity will be held at the hotel. ♦ In the evening, the Grand Canyon State Chapter will host a Social Gathering with food and entertainment.
No Charge for Friday Activities.
FUN STUFF
OPPORTUNITY FOR $100 PRIZE WITH EARLY MEET REGISTRATION VALVE COVER RACES STUDEBAKER
TRIVIA QUIZ & PRIZES T-SHIRTS / CAPS RAFFLES SILENT AUCTION.
FEATURED VEHICLES ♦ Trucks - All Studebaker Trucks are welcome with special examples on display. A tribute to
Chuck Naugle will be included in the display. SATURDAY ACTIVITIES
♦ Concours Judging, Car show, Special Displays and Swap Meet in Parking Lot