November
2007
Doug Robertson, 7 Pacini Ave.,
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-0946 Para4T5@comcast.net
In Memoriam
Steve Allen
Molder passed away Friday October 19th at Sand Mountain, NV. He had a
passion for dune buggies that few can equal. While out running with a group of
friends he was involved in a roll-over in which he suffered fatal injuries.
Despite the efforts of many they were unable to save him. Steve was a long time
member of Escarabajo Buggy Club with a large circle of friends. He was
responsible for introducing many to our sport. He gave me and my wife our first
rides in a buggy over 20 years ago and helped me build my buggy which I still
enjoy. His daughter Alicia has been around buggies all her life and shared in
his love of the sport. His loss points out the dangers of our sport showing
that no matter how much experience one has it can still present the potential
for great harm or death. He has left a great void in my family that I doubt
will ever be filled for he was like one of my family. We will miss him very
much.
Doug
Robertson
***********************NOTICE**********************
Dues are
due November 1st with new by-law change. They are $60 for regular
members and $30 for Associates. Send to
Dawn
Thurston, 7 Pacini Ave, Pittsburg, CA 94565
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Presidents
Corner: Tod Smith
President
Hi All,
I've been involved with off-roading, in some form, my whole life. I grew up in
this club & have seen many terrible accidents and mistakes made by all
types of OHV user's. It is a terrible thing that happened to Steve Molder. I
was talking to one of the kid's in our club after we heard about the accident
and he was pretty upset. He said " that could have been my Dad "!
There is a lesson to be learned by all of us. This sport, that we are all a
part of, can be deadly.
I tend to be on the conservative side when it comes to driving or riding. I
believe it's because I have seen my fair share of the terrible consequences of
bad decision making. I know Steve didn't make a bad decision. I think this was
just a freak accident. We will all miss him greatly. We can only hope that
Alicia will carry on his legacy.
With all that said, thank you all for believing in me enough to be your
president again.
I look forward to leading us all into another successful year of growth and
camaraderie.
Thank you, to all of the volunteers, members and future members, who helped put
on another great Northern CORVA Jamboree.
Until next time,
Tod
Nov
Meeting Notes : Doug Robertson
Minutes
read and approved. We had Steve Cuello as a guest. There was discussion on
Steve MolderÕs accident. I filled everyone in on the ÒCelebration of LifeÓ this
Saturday and thanked everyone for their support in his tragic loss. There was a
membership vote to donate $100 to SteveÕs Memorial account. We hope to raise
enough money to make a donation to Dumont Dunes in his name with some sort of
meaningful contribution.
Bill Salmon
is compiling a list of CORVA clubs in Northern Ca for CORVA since their list is
out of date. He also reported that Gwen had told him that the Glamis North
KOA was now $700 a month plus
electric. Not the bargain that it used to be under the old owners..
Pat Morgan
announced the next Danville Lions Club Dinner Walk on December 4th
from 6 to 9pm. It will be $25 per person and promises to be another great night
out. Pat will be mailing out the cards soon to club members. Remember the club
gets ½ of the money from tickets we sell so come on out.
Elections
were held for 2008 Officers and the results are as follows:
President :
Tod Smith, Vice President : Diana
Mead, Recording Secretary : Erin Smith, Corresponding Secretary : Doug
Robertson Treasurer : Dawn Thurston,
Rally Master : Mike Thurston, Directors : Bruce Meier, Anna Callanta,
Rick Mead, Roy Haley.
Webmaster :
Ken Swenson, Raffle : Ralph
Robinson, Sunshine person : Harriet Robinson, CORVA reps : Bill Salmon &
Tim Warbington, Historians : Doug Robertson, Dawn Thurston and Ken Swenson.(
Anyone is welcome to contribute).
Drinks :
Rich Bradhurst and Treats : Dawn Thurston
Welcome to
those new to office and welcome back to those returning to office for another
go around.
Run
Report: CORVA Jamboree at Frank Raines OHV park.
Bill Salmon says Òwe had a
whale of a good timeÓ. From what I heard the campground was packed for the
weekend. Our club put on the Wiggle Worm and the Mouse Hunt events. Kudos to
Diana and her crew of volunteers who put on dinner for 121 with $840 going to
CORVA. We sponsored the costume contest which had some interesting
participants. Non-member Paul Neufield volunteered to run the hot dog stand and
sold out to the hungry crowd.
Great job to all that helped out.
NOTE: If you want to view
my pictures from the Day at the Beach #1 and the Walnut Festival Parade just
let me know and IÕll send you an invite to view them on Kodak. Para4T5@comcast.net
Any pictures that youÕve
taken and would like to share just send them to Ken Swenson At ken@serental.com and heÕll get them posted to
the web site.
Up
Coming Events:
November
22-26th Dumont Dunes For the sand crowd or Stonyford for the dirt
runners.
Annual Christmas Party @ Clubhouse Saturday Dec 1st
, 6pm $12 for adults. Call Dawn
Thurston at (925) 473-0946
NEW YEARS at Frank Raines OHV Park Dec 29th - Jan 1st
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY Dawn Thurston 11/3, Grant Myers 11/4, Art Dudley 11/05, Mike Thurston 11/10, Jeff Flanigan 11/13, Linda Myers 11/27, John Neal
11/27, Wayne Myers 11/29, Pat Morgan 12/16, Tod Smith 12/19, Jim Holm 12/21, Drinda Kipp 12/24, Jessica Simon 12/31
ANNIVERSARIES
Doug & Bobbie Robertson 11/15, Jeff & Sarah Flanigan
11/22, Bill & Ann Salmon
12/6, Rick & Diana Mead 12/26, Grayson & Shirley Myers 12/26, Turk & Lyla Ozcan 12/30, Ty & Tammy Hitchcock 12/31
Items
for Sale
NOTE : If you want your ad renewed next month please email me or I
will remove it next month!
2002 Sandpiper 30Õ travel
trailer with slide-out, microwave, A/C, bunkhouse model, front bedroom, rear
bunks, dinette, hide-a-bed couch. Great shape. $15,500 Dawn Thurston (cell)
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Asking $1400. Call Nick at
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