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Classic Thunderbirds of Houston

Chapter 34 of Classic Thunderbird Club International, est 1971

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February 2006
Volume 14, Issue 2

Here is Jim Pfeffer, an old friend of CTOH, in his booth at the recent Barrett & Jackson Auction in Arizona.  He is quite the artist.  Check out his website at www.artoftheauto.com

In this month's issue:

 

Happy February!

A Message from the President

Message from the President

A CTOH Board Meeting was held on February 7, 2006.  A brief list of Agenda items discussed follows:

Board Meetings: Dinner subsidy - CTOH provides funds or Board Meeting Attendees not required to pay annual dues.  Required CTOH membership approval.

Telephone Contact List: Bill McBride will work with Betty Morris to establish a workable plan of getting CTOH events communicated to the members.  Betty, the leader to the telephone contact list, will contact 5 or 6 callers who will contact 5 or 6 members regarding upcoming events. She will be supplied with particulars of an event prior to making calls.  Betty will report back to event coordinator with names of those planning to attend.

CTOH Membership Directory: Hugh Jackson and Wyndham Smith will update, publish and distribute a CTOH Membership Directory. 

Hood Scoops: CTOH is seeking someone to replace Hugh Jackson as the editor of Hood Scoops.  A copy of Hood Scoops will be snail-mailed to past members with an invoice included for membership renewal.  Members who have been receiving Hood Scoops via e-mail and wish to receive a hard copy through the mail, please notify Hugh Jackson or one of the officers.

Name Badges: Name badges not worn at CTOH functions will cost $1.  Was this item was approved at the last CTOH meeting in Pearland?  CTOH will reinstitute the policy of providing new members with badges.

CTOH Officer Nominations: Dave Barnes volunteered to gather the names of members who wish to be officers in CTOH for 2007.  Those members who wish to be an officer, please contact Dave.

Cruises:  

Major Cruises

Bluebonnet Cruise: April 21 - 23 Fredericksburg. Louise and Cleo Bickford are coordinating this CTOH cruise.  The event will be held in conjunction with the Texas Hill Country Cruise being sponsored by the Metroplex Early Birds.  Ten rooms have been reserved for the Deluxe Host Budget Inn in Fredericksburg in the name of Louise Bickford – call soon to reserve a room before they are all taken.

Poker Run: Sponsor/Coordinator for 2006 will be Dave Barnes, Hugh Jackson and Marc Markel.

Other Cruises

BigD Little Birds, Nacogdoches, March 10-12

Moulton Parade, Moulton, July 30, 2006,

Kolache Festival, Hallettsville, September 23, 2006

CTOH Annual Christmas Party: Date set for December 2, 2005.  Location will be in Old Town Spring.  Gerry Estes volunteered to reserve a place for the party.  Puffabelly Station was mentioned as a likely candidate and having a joint event with the Vintage TBird Club was recommended.

Corporation Charter Status: Charter lapsed many years ago. Bill McBride and Marc Markel are working to get the Corporation Charter active again.

CTCI Chapter Report: Report will be filed as soon as CTOH Corp charter has been received. All officer and board members must also be members of CTCI.  CTOH President will be designated the contact person.  The number of CTCI members and non-CTCI members will be supplied from CTOH role of members.

CTOH Website: The Board authorized Jeff Skiba to provide an estimate of cost to redesign the CTOH Website.  Guidelines regarding the purpose of the website were discussed.

May you have fair winds and following seas,

Diesel Bill McBride

 
February Meeting
The February meeting will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2006, at 1pm at Benton's Cuisine Restaurant in The Woodlands.  The restaurant is  located at  8000 Research Drive, suite 25454 in the Woodlands.  Their  phone # is 281-419-4300.  Look for them in the Alden Bridge Shopping Center to the right of the Kroger.  Check out their menu at www.bentonscuisine.com.  Directions- take I-45 north and exit onto Woodlands Parkway, go apx 1.8 miles and take ramp onto Grogans Mill Rd, go apx 1.8 miles and turn left on Research Forest Dr., go apx 4.8 miles to 8000 Research Dr.  They are opening just for us, so let's all try to attend.  We'll eat at 1pm, and the meeting will begin at 2pm.  Come offer suggestions for trips or events for this new year.
 
January Meeting
The January meeting was held on Sunday, January 16, 2006 at Central Texas Barbeque in Pearland.  Come to the February meeting for a look at the minutes of the meeting.
 
2006 Dues are due
If you haven't paid your 2006 dues (and you know who you are), just write the check and send it in.  We are in the process of reviewing the paid list in order to print a new roster, so if you want to be included in the roster and continue to receive this newsletter, pay up.  Dues are only $25.  If you can't remember if you have paid, contact Wyndham Smith at gwyndham@sbcglobal.net or 713-686-4815. 
 
Big D Little Birds Spring 2006
The Big D Little Birds are planning their trip to Nacogdoches again this year.  Make plans to be there with them.  Call the Fredonia Hotel at 800-594-5323.  The weekend is March 10-12, 2006.  This gathering is always a good one. 
 
Bluebonnet Cruise
This year's cruise will be held in conjunction with the Metroplex Early Birds and their trip to Fredericksburg.  The dates are April 20-22.  Contact Louise and Cleo Bickford at clebco1@juno.com or 281-373-0700 to get on the hotel/attendance list.


SEMA News
SEMA is the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and is a car-industry watch-dog group.

New Hampshire Lawmaker Introduces Street Rod/Custom Vehicle Bill

As legislatures across the country are back in action, enthusiasts in New Hampshire are rallying behind SEMA model legislation which will create special titling and registration classes for street rods and custom vehicles. Introduced by State Senator Rob Boyce, the bill (S.B. 288) provides special license plates for these vehicles. Senator Boyce is also a member of the SEMA-sponsored State Automotive Enthusiasts Leadership Caucus.     

For many vehicle enthusiasts in New Hampshire and throughout America, building, maintaining and enjoying their hot rods is a favorite pastime, commented Senator Boyce. This legislation represents an opportunity to acknowledge their commitment to the hobby and to protect it for future generations. Working with SEMA, we¹ve managed to craft a piece of legislation that inserts common sense into the titling and registration requirements for customs and street rods. As a car nut who built his first hot rod at age 15, I'm excited by the prospect of having this bill passed by the legislature and signed into law.  Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Virginia and Wyoming are among the states whose legislators have also introduced or are considering introducing street rod and custom vehicle titling and registration legislation in 2006. In addition, officials in Oregon are proposing to enact provisions of the SEMA bill through administrative regulations.


Birthdays and Anniversaries
February 1 Wayne Clark
February 5 Marc Markel
February 6 Janice Clark
February 10 Alan & Cathy Raymond
February 13 Ron & Carol Swofford
February 20 Bill Burt
February 21 Don Baird
February 22 Jim Pfeffer
February 23 Wyndham Smith
February 25Greg Rich
March 3Bob Goldstein
March 5Waymond Davis
March 12Emily Karsten
March 14Cindy Pality
March 17Marilynn Eisenberg
March 21Al Eisenberg
March 24Robert Leander
March 25Becky Edwards
March 31Edith Williamson
 
 
Officers, Board Members, Committee Chairs
Click on blue link for e-mail address.
President Bill McBride 281-362-8576
VP  Steve Rubin281-588-5036
Secretary Al Eisenberg 713-665-3993
TreasurerWyndham Smith713-686-4815
 
Board
Dave Barnes 281-476-0334
Gerry Estes 281-353-0498
Hugh Jackson 713-467-2765
Marc Markel 713-728-8899
Jeff Skiba 713-661-5792
 
Committees
Club Liaison Bill Perry 281-485-2876
Cruises Bill Perry 281-485-2876
CruisesJohn Karsten 281-489-0248
CTCI Bill McBride 281-362-8576
Fundraising Geary Ashby 713-527-9897
Gifts Bob Vickers 713-665-3665
Hospitality Alice Vickers 713-665-3665
Parades Gerry Estes 281-353-0498
Phone (A-E) Al Eisenberg 713-665-3993
Phone (F-K) Kay Estes 281-353-0498
Phone (L-O)Betty Morris 713-467-6329
Phone (P-R)Margie Perry281-485-2876
Phone (S-Z) Nancy & Wyndham Smith 713-686-4815
Website Jeff Skiba 713-661-5792
We cruise on CB Channel 16
Internet Home is www.ctoh.org
 
Tail Lights
Several men are in the locker room of a golf club. A cell phone on a bench rings and a man engages the hands free speaker-function and begins to talk.

Everyone else in the room stops to listen.

MAN: "Hello"
WOMAN: "Honey, it's me. Are you at the club?"
MAN: "Yes"

WOMAN: "I am at the mall now and found this beautiful leather coat. It's only $1,000. Is it OK if I buy it?"
MAN: "Sure, ..go ahead if you like it that much."

WOMAN: "I also stopped by the Mercedes dealership and saw the new 2006 models. I saw one I really liked"
MAN: "How much?"

WOMAN: "$90,000"
MAN: "OK, but for that price I want it with all the options."

WOMAN: "Great! Oh, and one more thing .! .. The house I wanted last year is back on the market. They're asking $950,000"
MAN: "Well, then go ahead and give them an offer of $900,000. They will probably take it. If not, we can go the extra 50 thousand. If it's really a pretty good price."

WOMAN: "OK. I'll see you later! I love you so much!!"
MAN: "Bye! I love you, too."

The man hangs up. The other men in the locker room are staring at him in astonishment, mouths agape.....

He smiles and asks: "Anyone know who this phone belongs to?...."

Upcoming Events:

Every Saturday Morning--

Breakfast meeting at Skeeters, on the corner of Weslayan and Bissonnet, 7:30am to 9:00am.  Wear boots--you'll know why after about 15 minutes.

Every Saturday Night--

Cruise In at Chick-Fil-A on Holcombe at Buffalo Speedway

Cruise In at Otto's BBQ in Sugar Land at the Fountains

First Saturday of Month--

Cruise In - Fly In at LaGrange Airport.  $5 buys you all the BBQ you can eat between 11a-1p.

Third Sunday of Month--

CTOH Monthly meeting, held at various places around town.  The eating begins at 1pm, and the meeting follows at 2pm.

March 10-12, 2006--

Trip to Historic Nacogdoches with the Big D Little Birds

April 20-22, 2006--

Fredericksburg Bluebonnet trip with the MetroPlex Early Birds

June 30 - July 4, 2006--

CTCI Annual Convention, Wichita, Kansas.  The registration form is in your latest Early Bird from CTCI.

December 2, 2006--

Annual Christmas Party

 

 

I'd still rather hunt with Cheney than ride with Kennedy .

 

 

 

 

Items for Sale
New Advertising policy that went into effect with the March 2005 issue:

Classified Advertisements Guidelines: Business Card size Classified for a member which is not business related is free. Advertisement for a CTCI and/or CTOH member which is for business is $1.00 per issue. Advertisement for non-members is $3.00 per issue. Free personal ads will run for two months only unless editor has been notified.

1956 Gray Thunderbird with the 292, three speed, both tops, and in fair condition, completely driveable as it is.  Contact David Dick, daviddick@juno.com, 713-781-6052 office or 281-782-8743 cell................................$18,000

Set of 4 original wheels, used only 2 months, off a 2003 Thunderbird, 7-spoke chrome, no tires. Contact Deborah at 713 294-5304, or email deboraha@tuscanbuilders.com. $125.00 each.

1956 Red Thunderbird, 292 cu in. automatic, both tops, in-dash cold a/c, power steering, same owner for 28 years, extra parts included, priced to sell.  Contact Duane Medley, Pasadena, TX, at 713-944-0550........................................................$19,500   

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