Hello and Welcome,

I want to thank the Pierce County general membership for your support and confidence in me as your  2004  President. My goal was to unite the membership in cruises, car shows and fun activities. I give all credit for the clubs success in 2004 to the members that supported and participated in the events.

I welcome all the new 2005 officers, board members, car show chair, web and newsletter staff. A special  thanks to Dan Alpert  as the new President who will guide us through 2005. Dan will continue to work with the, officers, board and general membership to ensure a New Year filled with potlucks, cruises and a few of his own rabbit tricks. I have every bit of confidence in Dan's leadership as I turn the reigns of President over to him. Lets support and welcome the new Officers and Staff to PCMC to ensure our club success. No job is to small to support the club.

I encourage everyone to get a club jacket as it demonstrates club unity. The price is very reasonable, $80.00 average and includes sales tax! If you want to obtain a club Jacket between our general meetings, call Spinning Wheel Embroidery located at 22007 Meridian in Graham, phone (253) 847-1600 and ask for Pat or Chris.

The  PCMC Holiday Gathering  was a huge success. To save the club money and to socialize it was decided to have a dessert buffet at the Freeman home. I thank Pete and Nancy for hosting this truly wonderful evening of desserts.  If you missed this event, I want you to know that we ate your share of  the banana crème pie.

Please remember, our meetings are on the third Tuesday every month at Korum Ford in Puyallup at 7:00PM. Meetings are only one hour, but very important to the success of our club. Board meetings will be held on the second Tuesday every month at 6:30PM at Korum Ford.

And last but not least,  Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Drive safely and responsibly! See you at the meeting next year in 2005.  Please welcome our new president, Dan Alpert.

Bill Pavone
President 2004

Hello from your new President!!

First of all, I would like to thank out going PCMC President Bill Pavone for a job well done in 2004.  We had another successful year and we appreciate all of Bill’s hard work.

I would like to introduce myself to those that don’t know me.  I have been a Mustang enthusiast since before I could drive in the mid 80’s in which I collected and read many magazine articles on Mustangs.  My first car was a Mustang II when I was 17 and my second car was a ’69 Grandé in which I built a 351C 4V motor for in high school auto shop.  Fuel costs and practicality made me get rid of the gas guzzler, but I still had aspirations of getting a ’68 and modifying to my tastes.  In the mean time, I purchased a ’91 LX 5.0 coupe in which I have now owned for just over 10 years.

I now have that ’68, but it is still in the building stages in which I hope to see it to the driving stages by summer 2005.  You can follow my progress here at this link: http://www.bluetalons.com/mustangs/sonic68 .  The length of time required to get the thing done (taking full time college classes didn’t help) had me squirming for something new, so I bought a ’99 GT in July 2004 to have fun with.  (Is there anyone interested in a nice 1991 LX 5.0 coupe??) 2005 should be an exciting year.  With the new ‘05’s injecting new blood into the Mustang world, we hope to see an increase in the enthusiasm for our favorite fun car.  Vice President Tim Gwynn and I also have a few ideas that include a few more “exhilarating” activities.  Those of you that attended the vintage races this past year have a taste of what we are looking forward to in the coming year.  We will still have activities that will include all types of Mustang enthusiasts.  But getting the juices flowing and creating excitement are what get me energized about Fords corner on the market of the first and only “pony car” still around!

Have a happy and safe holiday season!

Dan Alpert
President 2005

Hello and Welcome,

I would like to thank the current officers, committee participants, all of the car show staff, the web and newsletter staff and board members for their contributions to club activities in 2004. And a big thank you for all the new 2005 officers, board members, car show staff and all the continuing help from our newsletter and web staff for stepping up to the plate for club service. You make the club happen!

At the November 16th meeting we tried on club jackets for our sizing needs. If you missed this opportunity, come to any general meeting and try a member's jacket on for size. I encourage everyone to have a club jacket as it demonstrates club unity. The price is very reasonable, $80.00 average and includes sales tax! If you want to obtain a club Jacket between our general meetings, call Spinning Wheel Embroidery located at 22007 Meridian in Graham, phone # 253-847-1600 and ask for Pat or Chris.

Don't forget the PCMC Holiday Gathering, mark your calendars Sunday, December 12th in the Coho Room at the Muckleshoot Indian Casino in Auburn at 6:00PM. We have two meal selections Chicken Cordon Blue ($21.18 per person) and Alaskan Halibut stuffed with crab ($28.26 per person). Payment is due by December 7th. Mail payment reservations To PCMC PO Box 44853, Tacoma, WA 98444. Gift exchange limits $10.00 and should be a non-car item. This is wonderful time to get to know your club members and have a fun evening.

Please remember, our meetings are on the third Tuesday every month at Korum Ford in Puyallup at 7:00PM. Meetings are only one hour a month, but very important to the success of our club. Drive safely and responsibly! See you at the meeting.

Bill Pavone
President 2004

Hello PCMC Members and visitors,

The month of November we vote on new Officers, Board members and Car Show chairperson. Everyone will have a chance to volunteer for a position. We need occasional change and new Officers bring to the table many good ideas and events. Here is your chance, take advantage of this opportunity.

Mark your calendars November 6th for the whole family for the Go Kart & Cruise. Here's the real deal: we meet at I-5/Hwy 512 McDonald's Parking Lot at 10:45AM. We cruise over to the A & W Root beer on Pacific and 84th. Then we have lunch with our families. When finished, we will cruise out to Puyallup and will end up at Kart King. Price is $12 per person if at least 8 of us show up. (otherwise $ 15.00) 40,000 ft of indoor track! I hope to see 30-40 smiling faces.

Upcoming Events in December: Christmas Party and Christmas lights Cruise. Date for cruise TBD.

The club jackets have been picked out and the logo secured to embroidary. At our next Meeting, November 16th,2004 the proprietor has offered to loan us 5 sizes (2XL, XL,L,M,S) for our sizing needs. So don't miss the meeting!

We welcome Bob Stray and Jerry Murphy as new members in October. Make yourself at home with PCMC and jump right in on all the events. Have a nice month and drive responsibly!

Bill Pavone
President 2004

Hello PCMC Members and visitors,

September was indeed a busy month! The Ocean Shore Fun Run was a success with three clubs participating and 21 cars. We thank Gary and Pat Weaver for their continuous work with the Sands Resort on rates, show setup and coordination of activities.

How about that annual Pierce County Mustang Club Picnic? About thirty people showed up for fried chicken and all those neat potluck weight-gaining dishes. The slow drag was won by Tom Neil with his 2003 Black Cobra - who says a snake can't strike slow.

Bill Norman won the blind man drive guided by Ariel Pimentel and back seat instructed by Tanner on the fine art of driving. Pete Freeman ended up a close second - by one second. (His wife steered him to the finish line) It's unfair; Nancy has been yelling at him for years, you know he's going to get it right.

All kidding a side, we had games for the kids. I think they were chasing eggs all over the park in a potato sack. I thank everyone in attendance for their contributions to the picnic. Indeed it was a success!

We had six participants from our club show at the Mustang West Car Show. I think we took 2 awards! I thank the Mustang West Club for being so cordial to our club in all their events. The show took place at the nice College Park. A class act show.

The month of October we seek out new blood as Officers, Board members and Car chairperson. Everyone will have a chance to vote or volunteer for a position. We need occasional change and new Officers bring to the table many good ideas and events. Here is your chance, take advantage of this opportunity.

I welcome all our new members and your shiny Fords. Have a nice month and Drive responsibly!

Bill Pavone
President 2004

Hello and Welcome!

I owe a lot of thanks to all the folks that showed up early in the morning to set up the "12th Annual PCMC Mustang and Ford Roundup." The donuts, coffee and window decal hardly paid them back for all there efforts. And many stayed after the show to load up the tents, tables, Generator, orange cones etc and continued to the storage facility for unloading. One individual went above and beyond the call of Duty; he returned the truck after the load out! Thanks you guys! You know your Car Show was a success; when you here comments like, " Look at those trophies-I thought it was going to be another plaque" or "Look at all the categories and there is parking space between the cars!" Don't forget the great job on that mall walk! I overheard someone say; " a car show and I get to shop!" All and all " a great show!"Thank's to all of you!

The next event ( September 11th & 12th) is our Show and Shine at Ocean Shores. This is our second largest event of the year! Thanks to our host "The Weavers", we have a new extension till August 28th to reserve rooms at the bargain rates $ 49 to 79 dollars. Check our web site for the details. All Mustang Clubs are welcomed to participate. The Arts & Craft show is being held that same weekend. Plenty to do, there is even a "Casino" and excellent food close to the Sands resort.

Mark those calenders for the upcoming Mustang West Car Show September 26th, last show of the year.

Maybe we can take the "Club Participation award this year". After all they took ours! Also the day before the Mustang West Show we have the PCMC Annual Picnic on September 25th!

On behalf of the PCMC we welcome are new members; Alec & Candace Rehms. They come to us with a 1973 Mustang Convertible (copper color) and a 1967 Blue T-Bird. They are definitely Ford folks! Make yourself at home with the Pierce County Mustang Club.

Please remember, our meetings are on the third Tuesday every month at Korum Ford in Puyallup at 7:00PM. Meetings are only one hour a month, but very important to the success of our club. Drive safely and responsibly! See you at the meeting.

Bill Pavone
President 2004

Hello PCMC Members,

I want to thank all of you for your contributions and efforts in organizing the Car Show, the Ocean Shores fun run and the picnic to follow. I appreciate all the long hours. Without you we have no show.

Our club is progressing along and tying up all the loose ends for the upcoming 12th annual PCMC car show. Put the word out, we have invited all the other clubs. Hopefully, they will participate and try to win the "Club Participation Award". It's all in the numbers.

The 15th annual Vintage car races at Pacific Raceways (SIR) provided our PCMC members a rare chance to meet Phil Hill (First American to win the Grand Prix in 1961) and not only to watch the races, but to participate on the track as well.

Five PCMC members showed up at the Mustang Roundup in Bellevue on the 17th of July. Four first places! The fifth took an award also. That's club participation! Lots of shows this coming month, so mark your calendars.

The Kitsap Mustang Club is hosting the 16th Annual "Mustangs on the Waterfront" (July 25th -that's Sunday Morning). We will be meeting at Krispy Kreme at 8:30AM and traveling as a club to Port Orchard for the show. Last year we had a nice turnout and took a lot of awards home.

I'm getting excited about the Ocean Shores Fun run. Get those reservations in now! I'm in hopes that all the clubs will participate. Remember last year? We had a nice time at the Craft Fair and the Casino. How about the food? Who else is on a Diet?

Have a safe month and Pray for our Troops!

Bill Pavone
President 2004