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November 2023 Newsletter

 

E-NEWSLETTER

November, 2023

Election Results


Elected as President - Bill Owen


Bill and Nancy Owen
We are thrilled to have Bill at the helm and look forward to his guidance growing the club. With his leadership, we anticipate more opportunities to socialize and new leadership opportunities for our members. Click here to learn more about Bill and Nancy.

Re-Elected as Treasurer - John Lepore


John Lepore
John graciously accepted a second term as the club's Treasurer, and the club values his commitment and dedication to its mission.


Thank you Ken Kranz!

Ken Kranz

The club would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Ken Kranz for his leadership as President of our club over the past two years.

Under Ken's guidance, our club has experienced unparalleled growth and success. His dedication and tireless efforts have propelled us to new heights including membership milestones. Ken's vision and commitment to our organization have made a lasting impact that will continue to benefit us in the years to come.

Please join us in thanking Ken Kranz for his outstanding leadership and wishing him well in his future endeavors. 


Gary Smith's Passing



Gary Smith

Our club suffered the loss of a member, Gary Smith, who has passed away. We wish to express our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. Please know that you will remain in our thoughts and prayers.


This Month's Featured Member
Jim Benson  




Jim Benson with Zora Arkus-Duntov

New Member, Jim Benson, has a wealth of expertise in 63-67 Corvettes. Jim comes to us with a remarkable background in Corvette restoration and holds the distinguished position of being a National Judge for the National Corvette Restorers Society. We are thrilled to have him on board and look forward to tapping into his extensive knowledge. Click here to learn more about Jim.



Welcome Last Month's
New Members



The club would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new members who joined last month. We are thrilled to have them on board and, with their addition, our club's membership has now reached an impressive total of 104!

Mike and Janet Briles with their '72 Chevrolet Corvette

Tim and Crystal Economou with their
'06 Pontiac Solstice and '07 Saturn Sky Redline

Michael and Lynne Johnston with their
'13 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 60th Anniversary Edition

Dan and Brenda Moore with their
'36 Ford Coupe
and '56 Ford F1 Pickup


Steve
Shellenberger with his '68 Chevrolet Camaro and
'23 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shakedown

Stan and Darla
Schoenhienz with their
'22 Chevrolet Camaro RS


Click here to view the Club's Roster for more details.


This Month's Birthdays



The club extends its warmest birthday wishes to the following members, spouses and/or significant others:

Dave Carroll - 11/6
Julie Smith - 11/10
Tammy Quinn - 11/11
Joe Burick - 11/12
Pat Gonzales - 11/14
Duane Tomono - 11/15
Patty Leader - 11/16
Janet Tomono - 11/18
Joann Berrett - 11/20
Mike Rachfal - 11/20
Nancy Leicht - 11/22
Larry Jones - 11/28
Nikke Puckett - 11/30

The provided information is sourced from the club's roster. Kindly inform us of any errors or omissions so that we can rectify them promptly.



Club Rides


























Here are some fresh additions to the club's vehicle roster, brought in by new members or additions to the collections of our existing members.


New Members Dan and Brenda Moore's '56 Ford F1


New Members Mike & Janet Briles '72 Chevrolet Corvette


New Members Dave & Elizabeth Murray's '72 Dodge D100


Paul & Louise Masla's '77 MGB


Steve
Shellenberger's '23 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shakedown

Click here to see what else is new with our member's rides.


Club Events

It's time for our club to make some important decisions regarding the upcoming car shows we'd like to attend. To make this happen smoothly, we're reaching out to our dedicated members for assistance.

Jim, who has been doing a fantastic job organizing our car show outings, could use some support. We're looking for volunteers to step up and take the lead on getting our club members to these events. Your involvement will be crucial in ensuring our continued success as a car enthusiast community.

We've already compiled a list of some upcoming car shows listed on the website that we believe would be great for us to attend. However, we're open to your suggestions and recommendations as well. Please email us at estrellamountaincarclub.com with any additional car shows that you think should be considered.

This Month's Upcoming Events



11/4 - Buckeye Salute to Service Car Show - at Sundance Park in Buckeye - Click here for more information about this event.

11/4 - Pachuco Arizona Holiday Toy Drive Car Show -
at the Goodyear BallPark.   - Click here for more information about this event.

11/11 -
Monthly Membership Meeting - Currently scheduled for 9 am at Starpointe Residents Club. Membership will be notified by email if the location changes.

11/17 - 11/18 - GoodGuys 26th Southwest Nationals - at WestWorld in Scottsdale. Click here for more information about his event.


11/25 - Cars and Coffee - 8 - 10 am in the Safeway Parking lot at 9890 South Estrella Parkway, Goodyear.

Click here to view all upcoming events.

Last Month's Events

Appreciation goes out to all the enthusiastic club members who actively participated in our recent club events. If you couldn't be part of the excitement, fret not – you can relive all the fun by simply clicking on the links below to discover what you missed!

Goodyear Police National Night Out


Click here to view more photos from this event.

Lunch at the VIC


Click here to view more photos from this event.

Golf Club at Estrella's Cars and Cocktails



Click here to view more photos for Cars & Cocktails.

Matco Tools Phoenix Children's
Hospital Car Show


Click here to view more photos of the Matco Tools Car Show.

EMR Trunk or Treat



Click here to view more photos of EMR Trunk or Treat.

Click here to view photos from other past events.


Last Month's Award Winners



Matco Tools Phoenix Children's Hospital Car Show


Ok, they weren't awards but members did exceedingly well on the raffle items.

Click here to view other awards members earned.







2024 Membership Dues


It's that time of year again when we look forward to another fantastic year ahead with our valued members. We hope you've been enjoying your time with the Estrella Mountain Car Club and have found it to be a rewarding experience. 

Our goal for this year is to streamline the renewal process and ensure that all dues are collected by January 1st. To make the process as convenient as possible for you, we have set-up a website page that shows your payment options including an online payment. Click the link below to review:

Click here to review your dues payment options.

We understand that sometimes it's easy to lose track of whether you've already paid your dues. To help you with this, we have included a column on the membership roster that indicates whether or not your dues have been paid. Click on the link below to review the roster:

Click here to view the club's roster.


Your continued support is vital to the success of our club, and we truly appreciate your commitment. By renewing your membership, you not only continue to enjoy the benefits of being a member but also contribute to our growth and development.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the renewal process, please don't hesitate to contact us at Rick Goble at (763) 232-9436. We're here to help and make the renewal process as smooth as possible.


Website Survey Results


Thank You for Your Valuable Feedback and Volunteers

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the members who took the time to participate in our recent website survey. Your feedback has proven to be immensely valuable in our ongoing efforts to enhance and streamline our online presence.

The responses we received were filled with insightful suggestions and constructive criticism, all of which will play a pivotal role in helping us improve and refine our website. 

We want to assure you that we take every piece of feedback seriously. We have diligently reviewed each survey submission and have already begun addressing specific concerns and suggestions. If, by any chance, we inadvertently missed someone's feedback or if you have further thoughts to share, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Your opinions matter, and we are here to listen.

Furthermore, we would like to express our appreciation to those of you who have expressed interest in volunteering to assist the club with various projects. Your willingness to contribute your time and expertise is a testament to the strong sense of community within our organization. The leadership team has received your information and may be in touch with you in the near future to discuss potential opportunities. 

In the coming days, we will be sending out a separate email to provide more detailed information about the changes we are making to our website. We are excited about the positive transformations that lie ahead and believe that your continued support and engagement will make a significant difference.

Rick Goble & Eric Vigneron


Membership Referrals


Club members can share their recommendations for reliable businesses or service providers. This enables members to submit their recommendations, including the business name, contact information, and a brief testimonial explaining their positive experience. 

No referrals were made last month.

Click here for details about these other member referrals.

DISCLAIMER - When viewing these referrals it’s important to keep in mind that they are recommendations for individual members and aren’t endorsements by the club.
 

Member's Classified Ads


Do you have an item you'd like to sell and believe it could pique the interest of fellow club members? The club would be delighted to feature it in the newsletter. If you have something you'd like to offer, kindly send all pertinent details to Rick Goble at rick.goble@icloud.com.

No items were submitted for this month.


Updating Our Email List


The club's leadership team is committed to keeping everyone informed and ensuring that no one misses out on any exciting updates. If you wish to include your significant other in receiving these messages and more from the club, kindly provide their email address to rick.goble@icloud.com, and we will gladly add them to our mailing list.



We Value Member's Opinions

 
We highly value feedback from our members. If you have anything you would like to share, simply click on the link below to access the contact information.

Click here to view list of Officers & Directors

Estrella Mountain Car Club Foundation
Po. Box 5583, Goodyear, AZ 85338





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