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Classic GTO Association of DenverAn affiliated chapter of the
GTO Association of America
June 2010
On Saturday, May 1, Colorado Academy inLakewood hosted a dinner
and concert to raisemoney for their scholarship program.
Schoolattendees and supporters arrived early for theevening and
enjoyed themselves on campus.
At the request of Ivette Dominguez of Alpine BuickGMC, Bruce and
Sara displayed their 1967 GTOhardtop just outside of the entrance
to the "PontiacCafe" - a part of the athletic center building for
theschool. They greeted and chatted with interestedguests and even
met the guest of honor andfeatured performer. Do you recognize the
haircut?
THIS ISSUE’S HIGHLIGHTS:
Bruce Garvais and Lyle Lovett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
1Secretary’s Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.Page 3June Calendar and Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . .Page
4Havana Cruise Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.Page 5Progressive Dinner Photo Coverage . . . . . . . . . .Page
5Funny Stuff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Bruce Garvais and Lyle Lovett! “Nice Car”
Red Car, Red Carpet
Alpine Buick GMC Car Show8120 W. Tufts Ave., Littleton, CO
80123, Saturday, June 19, 10:00 - 2:00
Alpine is located just south of W. Quincy Ave. and west of S.
Wadsworth Blvd.
The CGTOAD holds this show each year. A free lunch will be
served by Alpine. We’ll meet at
9:30 at the Park & Ride at W. Hampden and S. Wadsworth, and
cruise together to the show.
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NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
The Classic GTO Association of Denver (CGTOAD) newsletter is
published monthly in Denver, CO. It is aninformative news bulletin
to keep our membership up-to-date on past, current and future
events in which we areinvolved, as well as to publish information
about the GTO. Articles from club members and other sources
arewelcome. Please send them to John and Linda Lawrence, 3308 S.
Dayton Ct., Denver, CO 80231-4713. Allmaterial submitted prior to
the 15th of the month will be considered for the next issue. Please
contact John or Lindawith questions, 303-337-7502. The club’s
mailing address is: Classic GTO Association of Denver, P.O.
Box745092, Arvada, CO 80006-5092.
GTO HOTLINE
The CGTOAD operates a recorded telephone hotline to inform
members and other interested parties aboutupcoming club events and
other activities. Call the hotline at any time: 303-907-4730. You
may leave a messageif you wish.
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
The CGTOAD holds a general membership meeting each month except
for December. CALL THE GTOHOTLINE FOR THE MEETING TIME AND
PLACE.
CLUB WEB SITE
http://clubs.hemmings.com/denvergoats/This site contains club
contact information, membership information (including an
application), pictures of somemembers’ GTOs, and the last four
issues of the club’s newsletter. You can print the newsletters from
the web site.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
The CGTOAD membership dues are $30.00 per year. This includes
one primary and one associate membership.Annual dues are payable in
June for the period of July through the following June. New member
fees will beprorated if a member joins in a month other than June.
To obtain a membership application, visit the club’s web siteor
call the CGTOAD Hotline (303-907-4730) and leave a message.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Sharlene Jung 303-233-9109
[email protected] President Mike Mikutis 303-940-7237
[email protected] Joanne Cikowski 720-981-0846
[email protected] Sara Garvais 303-688-4023
[email protected] Editors John Lawrence
303-337-7502 [email protected]
Linda Lawrence 303-337-7502 [email protected] Coordinator
Bill Lewis 303-644-3240 [email protected]
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Joanne CikowskiMinutes of the May 22 Membership Meeting
The May membership meeting was held at the BPOC Car Show at
Shepler’s Western Wear. There were 17members in attendance. The
meeting was called to order by Sharlene Jung at 11:00 am. Rich
Cikowski read theApril Membership Meeting minutes and Sara Garvais
read the Treasurer’s report. Bruce Garvais reported on theClub
Clash racing team.
Old Business
The Progressive Dinner was very successful despite the
questionable weather early. It turned out to be abeautiful day.
Twenty members attended the 1st stop at Gary Riley’s shop, and the
majority continued on to dinnerat the Mikutis’ home and dessert at
the Reed house (Cikowski’s daughter’s home).
Jack George of the racing team lasted five rounds at Club Clash.
A total of 18 racers attended.
New Business
Shar presented a series of questions to the Northern Club
regarding the proposed 2012 Nationals. Theanswers were reported via
member email.
George Racz offered his open car trailer for use by anyone
needing to transport their vehicle to the 2010Nationals in
Wichita.
Thirteen cars from our club members and possible new members
were at the BPOC Show. Steve Dischand his unique 1964/2006 GTO won
First Place in the Specialty Car class. George Racz and his 1967
GTO wonthe Shepler’s Manager’s Choice Trophy. An invitation to
participate in our annual Alpine Auto show will be extendedto the
BPOC groups.
Planned activities:Jun 4 Club Clash.Jun 7 Board meeting.Jun 19
Alpine Car Show with lunch provided, 10:00-2:00 followed by the
Havana Cruise.Jun 27 Monthly Membership Meeting at Apple Creek
Restaurant.Jun 30 Scheduled departure date for “caravan” to GTOAA
Nationals in Wichita, KS. Those leaving this day
will meet at 5:00 am at I-70 exit 305, at King Soopers in
Bennett, to cruise together to Wichita.Jul 5 Group return from
Nationals.Jul 11 Jay’s Family Dining Car Show for GTOs only. 10:00
am to 2:00 pm.Jul 24 Monthly Meeting at Apple Creek Restaurant at
10:00 am.Jul 30 Club Clash at Bandimere with special BBQ for
members and friends.Aug 14 CGTOAD Annual Picnic at Sterne Park in
Littleton.
Other activities discussed:Jun 5 Monthly Golden
Cruise.Jun 12 Golden Wild
West CarShow.
The meeting was adjourned
at 11:30 am.
Annual Dues Renewal!
In May, letters were mailed out to all CGTOAD
club members requesting membership renewals for the
2010-2011 dues year. If you did not receive your letter,
please
call John Lawrence, 303-337-7502, and request a replacement.
Your renewal in the amount of $30.00 is due by July 1. If
you
joined the club during the current dues year and paid the
full $30.00, your renewal amount may be pro-rated. Call
Sara Garvais for info on this, 303-688-4023.
Thanks for your renewal!
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Friday, June 4: Club ClashBandimere Speedway. Gates open at 3:00
pm. Info: Bill Lewis, 303-644-3240.
Monday, June 7: Monthly Board Meeting6:30 pm, Village Inn, I-25
and I-70. Info: Shar Jung, 303-233-9109
Saturday, June 19: Annual Alpine Buick GMC Car Show10:00 - 2:00.
Alpine Buick GMC and the CGTOAD sponsor this show every year. See
Page 1 for details.
Saturday, June 19: Havana Cruise3:00 - 9:00. See Page 5 for
details.
Sunday, June 27: Monthly Membership Meeting10:00 am, Apple Creek
Restaurant, 10600 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora.
Wednesday, June 30: Caravan Departs for GTOAA NationalsThose
wishing to convoy to Wichita leaving this day will meet at 5:00 am
at I-70 Exit 305, at King Soopers in Bennett, tocruise
together.
Monday, July 5: Caravan Returns to Denver from WichitaDetails to
be decided on at the Nationals.
!!! Mark This Date and Reserve It !!!The CGTOAD Annual Picnic
will be on Saturday, August 14 at Sterne Park in Littleton. We’ve
held ourpicnic at this site before, and it’s one of the best! Mark
you calendars now and don’t miss it! Details to come.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 Club Clash 5 Monthly
Golden Cruise
6 D-Day 7 Monthly Board
Meeting
8 9 10 11 12 Golden
Wild West Car
Show
13 14 Flag Day 15 16 17 18 19 Alpine Car
Show, Havana
Cruise
20 Father’s Day 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 Monthly
Membership
Meeting
28 29 30 Caravan
departs for GTOAA
Nationals
June 2010
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Havana Cruise information supplied by the Old CarCouncil of
Colorado. Crusin’ Havana 2010 presentedby Stevenson Toyota East
& Scion.
Saturday, June 19, 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The 2010 Cruzin’ Havana event will be bigger andbetter than ever
with an estimated 4,000 classic carsand hot rods participating.
This is a free event withno admission or registration fees. The
exclusiveradio sponsor is Crusin’ Oldies AM 950. Theproceeds from
the event go toward a benefit for theD.A.R.E. Program and the Old
Car Council ofColorado.
There will be a free poker run from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.To
participate, simply stop by any of the five festivalsites and pick
up a registration form and a card. Thegrand prize for the poker run
is a 50” Big Screen TVdonated by Havana Auto Parts. If you don’t
have awinning poker hand, you can enter the “SecondChance” drawing
for a chance to win a $500 VisaDebit Card. Both the grand prize and
the secondchance prize will be awarded at the Gibby’s festivalsite
at 8:00 p.m. At each site, the first 250 carsregistering for the
poker run will receive a Cruzin’Havana hat pin.
Also at each site you can roll the fuzzy dice for achance to
immediately win gas cards and other greatprizes. Here is the
breakdown of the five festivalsites for the event:
This year’s event was held on Saturday, May 15. The weather in
the morning looked a little threatening, but by mid-afternoon the
occasional gloom gave way to warm sunshine. The following photos
document the weather change,but more importantly the fun times and
great cars that were enjoyed by all the participants. We began at
10:00 amwith light breakfast fare at Gary Riley’s shop, Level One
Restorations.
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The second stop was for the main course at the home of Mike and
Linda Mikutis. Food, friends, and fine cars!
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Warning: Rated PG 60One day, while walking to the store, I
passed by a retirement home. On the front lawn were six old
ladies
lying naked on the grass. I thought this was a bit unusual, but
continued on my way to the store.
On my return trip, I passed the same retirement home with the
same six ladies lying naked on the lawn. This
time my curiosity got the best of me and I went inside to talk
to the Administrator.
“Do you know there are six ladies lying naked on your front
lawn?”
“Yes,” he said. “They are retired prostitutes, and they're
having a yard sale.”
Funny And True?
George Phillips , an elderly man in Meridian, Mississippi, was
going up to bed when his wife told him that he'd
left the light on in the garden shed, which she could see from
the bedroom window. George opened the back
door to go turn off the light but saw that there were people in
the shed stealing things.
He phoned the police, who asked "Is someone in your house?"
He said "No, but some people are breaking into my garden shed
and stealing from me.”
Then the police dispatcher said "All patrols are busy. You
should lock your doors and an officer will be along
when one is available...”
George said, "Okay."
He hung up the phone and counted to 30. Then he phoned the
police again.
"Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were
people stealing things from my shed... Well,
you don't have to worry about them now because I just shot and
killed them both, and the dogs are eating
them right now." Then he hung up.
Within five minutes, six police cars, a SWAT Team, a helicopter,
two fire trucks, a paramedic, and an
ambulance showed up at the Phillips' residence, and caught the
burglars red-handed.
One of the policemen said to George, "I thought you said that
you'd shot them!"
George said, "I thought you said there was nobody
available!"
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We Rebuild the Excitement
The GTO Association of America
The Classic GTO Association of Denver is an affiliated chapter
of The GTO Association of America, thepremier national organization
for GTO enthusiasts. Every month, GTOAA members receive TheLegend
magazine, a Golden Quill Award winning publication, which is full
of useful and interestingfeature and technical articles on all
GTOs, 1964-74 and 2004-2006. Members also have access to theGTOAA
Technical Advisory Staff, can use 50 words of free classified
advertising monthly, and canacquire GTOAA Club Store merchandise.
The GTOAA National Meet is hosted by various localchapters, and is
held annually in various cities across the United States. The
acclaimed Concours andPopular Vote categories bring some of the
finest GTOs together in one location. Other Nationalshighlights
include renowned technical and special-interest speakers, a
multi-day swap meet, dragracing, autocross, cruises, and other
great events for the whole family to enjoy. For an on-line
previewof The Legend and to become a member on line, go
towww.gtoaa.org. To receive a membership application by mail,
writeto: GTOAA, PO Box 455, Timnath, CO 80547, or send an emailto
[email protected] for more information. Forlocal chapter
information, contact NationalChapter Coordinator Bill Vantuono
[email protected] or call 732-208-6860.
The May issue Pontiac belongs to
Linda Lawrence. Whose GTO is this?
The answer in the July Issue!