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July 2008

Bench Racing Eats Prez n Princess Three Salers

Swap Meet at Bud Williams’ garage was a big hit. Our POCA President and our own TPOC Princess graced the event with charm. Motley merchants and slick “salers” hawked their wares to all. Chuck Melton headed the contingent from PCNC while San Diego sent its finest. The treasures exchanged made this event truly worthwhile. I walked away with an armful of goodies along with an order to add a roll cage to my Pantera. The gathering was augmented by a huge food fair and lively conversation with some tales of the past.

Merchants Flores’ Finds Row Two

Update POCA is the drive that requires your action. So many of you have neglected to inform Judy of a change in email and street address that it’s time to do so. If this newsletter has been forwarded to reach you, our files are incorrect. About one third of the email addresses on file are undeliverable. Is yours one of them? Some of you have not listed an associate in the POCA database. Rights to vote in our elections are extended to every Associate. Send your current info to: Judy McCartney, Membership Director, 6092 Trinette Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92845, 714 897-6964.

Why Update? I beseech you to update because I would like you to be informed of unexpected events such as the last two tech sessions held with only email notices. Further, often requests to join other POCA chapter events come much too late to be published in the monthly newsletter (like the one sent this month). Finally I still plan to give you the option to get the newsletter via email, paper or both. To do so, we must have your cooperation. I’ll begin the process later this year so that we may reduce the mailing costs to the club. Please keep in mind that I do post the newsletter in our web site too (albeit somewhat late at times).

Reminders: from rkunishige@hotmail.com. Everyone with an interest in DeTomaso cars is always welcome.

Jul 12 El Segundo Driving Auto Museum hosted by Bill Wright 714 963-2146. We’ll meet at Donut Derelicts 9AM for the run to the museum near the airport. Lunch is also planned to top the event. Early reports indicate we will like the showing.

Jul 20 Hillco Show for Rods, Imports & Customs 9-1pm 7522 Park Ave. Garden Grove 714 657-7442.

Aug 10 LB Swap Meet at Long Beach Veterans’ Stadium 6am-1pm.

Aug 13 TPOC Mtg 7pm Mel’s Drive-in 12241 Seal Bch Blvd, Seal Beach 563 431-7951.

Aug 15-17 Monterey Concorso Itialiano …check the PCNC site. Sign up now. Rooms are limited.

Sep 7 Belmont Shore is an ample opportunity to show our cars to a wider audience and do some of that shopping vital to our wellbeing per my roommate. Let’s get a dozen cars to the show. Get your form at www.baycityrodders.com. I’ve already sent my check and hope that ALL of you will join me. Show your car and meet a huge number of people or just walk the street (free admission) and see hundreds of cars. Just don’t call me a street walker.

Sep 10 TPOC Mtg 7pm Mel’s Drive-in 12241 Seal Bch Blvd, Seal Beach 563 431-7951.

Sep 14 Cruise for the Cure call Dave Rudderow 714 969-1301. Fund this worthy cause.

Sep 14 LB Swap Meet at Long Beach Veterans’ Stadium 6am-1pm.

Oct 08 TPOC Mtg 7pm Mel’s Drive-in 12241 Seal Bch Blvd, Seal Beach 563 431-7951.

Oct 12 LB Swap Meet at Long Beach Veterans’ Stadium 6am-1pm.

Nov 12 TPOC Mtg 7pm Mel’s Drive-in 12241 Seal Bch Blvd, Seal Beach 563 431-7951.

Nov Willow Springs Open Track hosted by Jim & Cherie Saxton’s West Coast Racing 626 285-2024 in conjunction with both Pantera and Ferrari clubs give you the chance to take your car on the world famous high speed track. Street cars abound as the Novice group makes full use of the free instructors to show the best line to take on each corner. They also advise you on the techniques to gain full control of your car while extracting the most from its features. Remember that there are four run groups based on your experience and two days packed with free lessons to help understand your car’s limits and at the same time improve your driving skills. Come out to participate or watch the excitement. (Cherie prepares a free lunch for TPOC members.) Be sure to offer a ride to anyone carrying a helmet printed with “Rod”.

Dec 7 Christmas Party call Bob Singer 714 960-2323 if you’d like to help. Finbars Italian at 620 PCH, Seal

Bch 562-430-4303 has been selected for the site of good cheer. It’s never too early to signup for this annual fete, so dust off your tux, mark you calendar and tell Bob that you’ll be there. Be sure to invite the other Chapter and family members to join us especially for the gift raffle. They always add a very festive tone to the gathering for all to enjoy.

Dec 27 Gondola Ride another Bob Singer special so practice your favorite Opera aria and join the singing. My

favorite is Carmen’s “Habanera” (L’amour est enfant de boheme). But then again, shouldn’t we be singing Verdi not Bizet, perhaps La Traviata or even some Puccini? Boat leaves at 5:30 so be sure to wear very warm clothing (or not). Wine, cheese and bread is traditionally provided for all. If requested by a sufficient number of you, I’ll bring my ukulele for some Hawaiian solos. Phyllis has offered $5 for me not to sing. Any other offers?

Badges Badges who wants badges? Just ask me for your free TPOC badge. These are true collector items and are available to only TPOC members and their associates. Imagine that we are truly a rare group of 91 members plus Associates out of the nearly 300 million residents of these United States. Experts estimate that these unique badges designed by our President will be worth over three hundred thousand dollars in the coming years. This high quality plastic product is the envy of every car enthusiast. Wear them proudly to all of the events including POCA ones.

Special Thanks goes to Roger Banowetz for helping with the printing costs of this newsletter. His effort has already helped the club retain some of the funds needed to finance other projects. Many thanks are extended to him for the so many months he has already funded.