October 2006
Doug Robertson, 7 Pacini
Ave., Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-0946 Para4T5@comcast.net
NOTICE :
Reminder that membership dues were due as of July 1st. Dues are $48 for
regular members and $24 for associate members. Dues become delinquent August
1st and will be assessed a $1 per month penalty. Dues can be paid at the
regular meeting or mailed to the club Treasurer Dawn Thurston, 7 Pacini Ave.,
Pittsburg, CA 94565.
Presidents Corner: Tod Smith
President
Hi again everyone,
It has been a rather quiet month so far, kids are back in school and things are
getting back to normal schedule. We were accepted into the Walnut Festival
Parade after a long absence and even with a modest turn out we had a pretty
respectable showing. The people along the parade route seemed to like the cars
and we showed them that off-roading can be a fun family experience for all
ages. We have already been invited to attend next year so congrats to those who
showed up to make it happen.
We have alot of things coming
up in the next few months; The CORVA Jamboree at Frank Raines Park, Stonyford /
Dumont over Thanksgiving and the Annual Christmas party is coming up before you
know it. Mark your calendars for December 2nd at the clubhouse. It will be a
catered event open to all members, family and guests. Final cost has not been
determined yet but should be under $20 for adults and less for children but it
is still in the planning stages so keep your eyes open for your invitiation in
the mail soon.
We had a much better turn out
for the meeting this month. Remember, it is only one Wednesday a month !
See you all Wednesday November
1st, 2006 7:30pm
October MEETING NOTES:
Minutes were
read and approved. We had 2 guests present: Steve Coelho and Bill Salmon Jr.
The Walnut Festival Parade was a success. Pat Morgan reported that the next
Dinner walk is December 5th in Danville. More to follow on this subject. Tod
noted that we need help at the CORVA Jamboree with the events that we have
taken on. It is also time to beat the bush for donations for the raffle prizes
for the CORVA Jamboree. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Upcoming club elections !! Nominations
were opened for new club officers for next year. There will be alot of familiar
faces unless someone wants to run against the incumbents. Nominations are as
follows: President: Tod Smith, Vice Pres: Rick Mead, Rec. Secretary: Erin Smith, Corresponding
Secretary (Bullsheet): Doug
Robertson, Treasurer: Dawn Thurston, Rally Master: Tim
Warbington, Lee Sawin,
Refresments: Bobbie Robertson, Sunshine person: Harriet Robinson,
Beverages: Dan Callanta,
Webmaster: Ken Swenson, Raffle:
Roy Haley, Bob Lininger, Directors:
Lee Sawin, Dale Simon, Mike Thurston, Bobbie Robertson.
RALLY MASTER REPORT
Roy Haley Rally Master
Day on the Beach at Lawsons Landing was attended by 9
families. Friday night we had appetizers and champagne to toast the Warbington's
new motorhome. Very nice unit!! Saturday we again were treated to tri-tip by
Dawn Thurston. She has them down to perfection! There were lots of side dishes
topped off by a baked apple crisp and ice cream courtesy of Bev Haley. The
weather was typical coast weather with fog and some occasional sunshine with a
light breeze which was perfect for kite flying and flying your flag of choice
on your rig.
WALNUT FESTIVAL PARADE After a 10 year absence we were accepted into the Walnut Festival
Parade through downtown Walnut Creek on Sept 16th. We had one golf cart
carrying the club banner, 2 glass bodies, 4 rails and a quad representing the
club. We did alot of sitting around waiting for things to get rolling but
overall it was a fun outing.
Up Coming Events:
Oct 15th
Family night at El Tapitio restaurant, 40 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill @
5:00pm
October 27-29th CORVA Northern Jamboree @
Frank Raines Park
Regular Club meeting Nov 1st @ clubhouse
Thanksgiving week @ Stonyford for dirt
running or Dumont for the sand.
2006 Schedule of Runs
October
27-29 CORVA Northern Jamboree @ Frank
Raines Park
November
22-26 Stonyford/Dumont Dunes
December
2nd Christmas Party at Clubhouse
New
Years Frank Raines
Family Nights
October 15 @
El Tapitio 40 Golf Club
Rd., Pleasant Hill @ 5:00pm
C.O.R.V.A. Report . Tim
reported that we have been in the CORVA newsletter now 2 months in a row. The
Sept issue had a full page on club events and the new October issue has photos
of club members at last years CORVA jamboree. The pictures showed how creative
some club members can be with their costumes. A good time is sure to be had at
this years events. The driving events have been put back in the jamboree which
should be alot of fun.
Tim also
gave me a web address for the BLM which has lots of good information on
it. www.blm.gov/ca/caso/ohv.html
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Dan Brink 10/01, Ty Hitchcock 10/06, Bob Lininger 10/07, Mark Crean 10/10, Harriet Robinson 10/13,
Malcolm Wallace 10/17,
Anna Callanta 10/22, Diana Mead
10/24, Dave Gieseke 10/29, Doug Robertson 10/29
HAPPY ANNIVERSARIES
Ken &
April Swenson 10/02, Ron & Marcia
Savage 10/12, Tod & Erin Smith
10/14
Items for Sale
NOTE : If you want your
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2003 Southwind 32' motorhome, nicely equipped, low miles,
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Motorhome for sale - 1988 Bounder, 34 ft. Basement
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925-938-7573
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925-584-0385
1985 CJ-7 Jeep Rock Crawler with a 1996 EFI 4.0L
engine – view web page for more info. Ken Swenson 925-285-7609
5th Wheel tailgate for 88-00 Chevy/GMC
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925-473-0946
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