Minutes from Feb

We were all so tired from working the annual show that we managed not to pass an attendance sign-up sheet around. If I have left anyone out that was there, please please forgive me. Let know and I will correct the record.

CRUISE-IN (Note change in location)

Due to football season, Hooters is pretty much maxed out so our next cruise-in on November 12 will be at TGI Friday on Back Beach Road near Home Depot. There is no change in the 6-8pm time.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Show account balance was $2,410.25 and after expenditures and deposits it is $2696.88. The club account balance was $1,779.97 and now is $1,722.68. There will an update next month as to what we earned from our annual show and for our charities.

GREET & EAT

Since we didn’t pass around a sign-in sheet, we also did not draw for a door prize. Everyone had a discussion and it was decided we would try Rodeo’s on Tyndall Parkway near Tyndall AFB. As usual we will meet at 6:00 pm at Rodeo’s.

CAR CLUB CHALLENGE RACE 3 of 3

Race 3 of 3 for the 2011 Car Club Challenge is scheduled for November 13. 2011 at the Panama Beach Raceway. Gates open at 1pm, with racing after a racer's meeting. Cost is $20.00 to race (car & driver), $10.00 per person to enter/watch. This is open to any/all car clubs that can attend and is organized by several of the BC4 clubs collectively. If you can come on out and support your club.

FALL PICNIC (Note change in date)

The new date for the fall picnic is November 5, 2011. It will be at Tyndall AFB at the base of the bridge (same place as last year). It is a potluck with the club providing hotdogs & hamburgers. Great fun was had by all who attended last year’s picnic. Come on out & join the fun. I will be sending an email out soon on what foods/drinks we need. Please volunteer to bring something on the list.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

The club’s Christmas party is Saturday, December 3, 2011 @ Triple Js.

FRIDAY FEST’s next date is November 4, 2011. You must be current on your club dues to park with BMC along Harrison Ave.

MEMBER KUDOS

Bruce Gamble sent this information to me back in mid September and I was going to publish in our October newsletter; however I overlooked it so I’m playing catch-up by publishing it now. This story just goes to show not only do we have some great club members who can always be counted on to help each other but we also have members who truly appreciate and recognize those giving members. Thanks to both Don & Bruce.

From Bruce Gamble: “On a recent sunny day, club member Bruce Gamble paid a visit to member Don Berkley at his restoration shop on Tyndall Parkway. The spring was gone from the top latch on the driver’s side of Bruce’s convertible, and he’d purchased the complete assemblies to replace both sides. After getting a minimum labor estimate of $150 from an upholstery shop in Panama City Beach, Bruce headed over to Don’s shop to ask if he could recommend another upholstery shop. Instead, Don and his assistant, Richard, replaced the missing spring and made

some other adjustments to the top frame, spending about 30 minutes on the job. Bruce offered to pay Don for his time and got a good-natured reply: I’d be offended!? Big kudos to Don for taking time out of his day to help a club member.”

GIFTS/DOOR PRIZES

Even though our annual show is over, we still need door prizes as well as goody bag stuffers. If you can come up with anything from the businesses that you frequent that would be wonderful. If everyone makes an honest effort to gather items then the club will have more goodies to give away at our Christmas party and future cruise-ins. Just let Sheila or Fred know what you come up with.

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

There will be no tire spinning, burning rubber, or acting ugly at any car/club event or gathering. You will be dismissed from the club!

MEMBERSHIP AND MONTHLY MEETINGS

The Bay Mustang Club has served enthusiasts in the Northwest Florida area since October 1988. The only requirement for membership is an interest in the Ford Mustang. Ownership of a car is not required. Meetings are held every 3^rd Sunday at Cook Whitehead Ford unless changed to accommodate a club activity elsewhere.

BAY MUSTANG CLUB PONY EXPRESS NEWSLETTER

Inputs for the monthly newsletter are greatly appreciated. You can contribute by e-mailing submissions to secretary@baymustangclub.coms. If you do not have access to a computer, you can send articles, ads, etc. to Bay Mustang Club, PO Box 1133, Panama City, FL 32402. You can also present submissions in person at the monthly meeting. Provide submissions no later than the 3^rd Sunday of each month.

BAY MUSTANG CLUB ADDRESS

PO Box 1133, Panama City, FL 32402-1133

Email: secretary@baymustangclub.com

SERVICES

· Mustang Parts: Ponderosa Mustang, Pensacola. Matt Rosa runs this family-owned business & has a fantastic reputation for providing personal service at extremely competitive prices. 850-857-1084, ford6566@aol.com.

· Vintage Mustang under dash harness refurbishment & repair. Contact Randy at 850-248-1967.

BMC OFFICERS

President: Sheila Davis - 850-249-2750

Vice President & MCA Regional Director: R.B. Cantwell - 850-527-8676

2^nd Vice President: Wayne (Andy) Anderson - 850-763-4148

Secretary: Fran Atkinson - 850-819-5442

Treasurer: Fred Miller - 850-235-0863

Webmaster: Rick Venable - 850-774-1864

Should you have any questions or comments about the club, charities, membership, shows, and/or upcoming events, please feel free to call one of the officers.

2011 UPCOMING EVENTS (as of 27 Oct, 2011)

Oct 28-30^th (Fri-Sat): Horsepower in Horse Country – Ocala Pumpkin Run, 3-Day Classic Car Show @ Castro Farms, 7700 Northwest Hwy 27, Ocala, FL 34482. For detailed information, visit www.OcalaPumpkinRun.com.

Oct 29^th (Sat): Mopars and Outlaws Car Club Trunk-or-Treat. Location: Paparazzi’s Pizza & Pasta in Lynn Haven, FL. 4pm – 6pm. Decorate your trunk for Halloween and fill it with candy so the kids (and adults) can Trunk-or-Treat. Come in costume – if you dare. Door prizes, 50/50, music and lots of fun. Awards for Favorite Costume and Favorite Trunk as well as Sponsor’s Choice and Club Participation.

Nov 4th (Fri): Friday Fest, Downtown Panama City from 5:30-10:00.

Nov 4^th (Fri): TOCC Meet & Greet @ Friday Fest on Harrison Ave from Beach Dr to Oak Ave.

Nov 5^th (Sat): BMC annual picnic at Bonita Bay at Tyndall AFB at the base of Dupont Bridge. This November 5, 2011 is the date for the 2^nd annual BMC picnic. It will be at Tyndall AFB at the base of the bridge (same place as last year). It is a potluck with the club providing hotdogs & hamburgers. Great fun was had by all who attended last year’s picnic. Come on out & join the fun. More info to come.

Nov 6^th (Sun): The American Muscle Car Club will host its 10th annual Project 25 Show & Shine on Sunday, November 6th at the Holiday Inn Select on Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd in Panama City, FL. Registration is from 10am – noon, awards at 3pm. Registration fee is a new, unwrapped toy ($10 minimum value please) or a cash donation. At least Top 75 awards plus Sheriff’s Choice and Holiday Inn Choice awards. Participant voting. D/J, door prizes, goody bags to first 50 cars registered. Project 25 is associated with the Bay County Sheriff’s Office and provides gifts to

needy children at Christmas. For more information, please call 850-624-0180 or 850-819-1388 or email americanmusclecarclubpc@yahoo.com

Nov 6^th (Sun): Webster Monthly Swap Meet, Car & Bike Show from 8:00-3:00PM @ the Webster Westside Flea Market located @ 516 NW 3^rd St in Webster, Fl. This event is held the 1^st Sunday of each month. General admission is $5.00 & children under 14 are free with a paying adult. For the price of admission you get the day to enjoy the car & bike show, check out 600+ vendors, a chance to win the $100.00 patron drawing prize & a free soda, water or draft beer. To enter show is $10.00 (5 for driver & 5 for the vehicle – each passenger of vehicle must $5.00 also). Club/Organization Participation Award (10 or more vehicles registered) – Trophies &

Cash Prizes. For more info visit http://www.classiccarcommunity.com/event-calendar/state/fl/.

Nov 7-12^th (Mon-Sat):- Emerald Coast Cruzin' will be back for another grand event. Last year had over 2,100 registered vehicles and the car show on Saturday brings the largest collection of show cars and trucks to Northwest Florida. Vendors, Parts Swap, Car Auctions, Awards and $10,000 in cash prizes! This is one to auto event to see and do! Early registration opens up on October 15th ($40.00) or $50.00 at the gate at Frank Brown Park, PCB, FL. http://www.emeraldcoastcruizin.com/

Nov 11^th (Fri): Veterans Parade in Callaway. More info to come soon.

Nov 12-13^th (Sat-Sun): Fantasy of Flight “Roar ‘N’ Soar” 2011 at Polk City, Fl. For more info check out www.fantasyofflight.com or call 863-984-3500.

Nov 13^th (Sun): Race 3 of 3 for the 2011 Car Club Challenge at Panama Beach raceway. Gates open at 1pm, with racing after a racer's meeting. $20.00 to race (car & driver), $10.00 per person to enter/watch. This is open to any/all car clubs that can attend and is organized by several of the BC4 clubs collectively.

Dec 3^rd (Sat): BMC Christmas party @ Triple J’s. More info to come.

Dec 3^rd (Sat): Chill Out with TOCC. Club will have an end of fall meet & greet – open to all who wish to attend. Stay tuned for more info.

Dec 4^th(Sun): Webster Monthly Swap Meet, Car & Bike Show from 8:00-3:00PM @ the Webster Westside Flea Market located @ 516 NW 3^rd St in Webster, Fl. This event is held the 1^st Sunday of each month. General admission is $5.00 & children under 14 are free with a paying adult. For the price of admission you get the day to enjoy the car & bike show, check out 600+ vendors, a chance to win the $100.00 patron drawing prize & a free soda, water or draft beer. To enter show is $10.00 (5 for driver & 5 for the vehicle – each passenger of vehicle must $5.00 also). Club/Organization Participation Award (10 or more vehicles registered) – Trophies & Cash Prizes. For more info visit http://www.classiccarcommunity.com/event-calendar/state/fl/.

Dec 4^th(Sun) – Florida Hot Rods & Hogs @ Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers, FL. 105 Acres of Show Cars & Bikes. To register, visit www.flhrh.com. Also for more info, contact tony@flhrh.com or call 239-997-0047 or cell @ 239-229-8526 or toll free @ 800-997-8478.

Dec 10^th (Sat) -- Christmas Parade @ Pier Park – More info later. Sheila POC for BMC.

2012 UPCOMING EVENTS AS OF 27 October, 2011

Jan 6-8^{th (}Fri-Sun): NPD/Silver Springs Mustang Pony Trail & Roundup

Mar 23-25^th (Fri-Sun): MCA National, Pensacola, FL. I know many of us are planning on attending this National. If you plan on going, let us know if you want to cruise over with a group. More info to come.

Apr 26-29^{th (}Thu-Sun): MCA National, Ivins, UT. So far Andy Anderson, Fred Miller and Alex & I plan on going to this National. If you are interested, let us know in case you want to travel with us to Utah. More info to come.

Jun 22-24^th(Fri-Sun): MCA National, Concord, Ca. More info to come.

Jul 20-22^nd— MCA National, Warick, RI. More info to come.

Aug 31^st-Sep 2^nd-- MCA Grand National, Mustang, OK. I know Alex & I plan on going to this Grand National. If you are interested, let us know in case you want to travel with us to Mustang, OK. More info to come.