Newsletter 27 - February 2009

RANCHO CUCAMONGA PT CRUISER CRUISIN’ CLUB 2009 FEBRUARY 2009 NEWSLETTER ISSUE #27

January 12 2009 Club Cruisin' Membership. Hello Cruisin' Cruisers

January 18 2009 The Doo Dah Parade Cruise.

I will continue to add more cruises throughout the year so check out the web site every so often to keep informed of the events going on. Also I am contacting places that we will be cruisin' to and asking them if they will give us a discount when we show them our I.D. cards. Already several have said they will acknowledge our Cruisin' Club I.D. Cards for a discount so hopefully I can get some more.

We went on our first 2009 cruise and it was a blast. I had no idea of what we were going to see at the Doo Dah Parade in Pasadena but what we saw was just fantastic and awesome. We just couldn't believe the parade entries.

As you know this club has no stationary Meet & Greets and we have no business meetings, or contact other than the scheduled cruises so if you want to use the web site message board or comments board on the web site, go right ahead and type anything you like.

The restrooms were clean and all business's open. We finished off the cruise at Denny's restaurant. It’s hard to explain this parade with huge rabbits riding a scooter, and 100 little weenie dogs or the pope protected by the John Smiths riding in a convertible Corvair. I must admit this was a great parade to see. Saturday January 24 2009 Palm Springs Air Museum Cruise.

Remember though, this club is not one to take away your allegiance from a car club you might belong to, but one that cares about your membership and happy you join this club to cruise. I have heard nothing but good compliments from many people in other clubs about the club members and about the cruisin’ club.

On our 2nd cruise for 2009 it turned out to be a memorable and exciting day for us. We headed out towards Palm Springs via the San Bernardino freeway and met up with Jim Dekoker in Beaumont. Changing Lanes For Safety Rules was perfect, not only did we have great conversations on the 2-way radio's we moved swiftly and perfectly from one lane to another.

This club went from a stationary Meet & Greet Club to a full time Cruisin' Club this year and I believe we are the only first full time PT Cruiser Cruisin' Club in the entire state of California, and possibly the United States.

Arriving at Palm Springs Air Museum the staff gave us the Red Carpet Treatment. They directed us to park in front of the museum circle entrance and greeted us with 2 tour representatives who were Air Force & Navy pilots.

Dale Brooks will be calling on the club cruisin' membership for a reminder of any upcoming cruise a few days before a cruise. In addition I have U.S. mailed the entire 2009 Cruise Schedule to the club members that have no access to a computer so that they will be informed of what’s going on during the year.

We left Palm Springs Air Museum and headed farther east cruisin' about 15 to 20 minutes to the Red Robin restaurant where Eddie Johnson had made arrangements for the cruisin' club to have 4 tables and 3 complimentary appetizer plates. Maria Savedra typed out an itinerary from the time we arrived to the time we cruised back home. This was definitely a good cruise from the time we left to the time we returned.

3rd Annual Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Cruisin' Club & Classic Car Show 4th Of July Celebration Contact: Alex (909) 483-8125 ~~~ July 5 2009 - Sunday ~~~ Event Location Burger Town USA 760 No. Archibald Ave - Ontario Phone: 909-944-7901 On Site Registration Fee $8.00 - All Vehicles. $3.00 Discount With Any Car Club I.D Card. Or Cruisin' Club I.D. Card 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Trophies for Best 4th Of July Celebration Patriotic Cruiser 36`` 48`` & 60`` Trophies Plus PT Cruiser Of The Year For 2009. Music, Raffles, 50/50, Contests & Games. Things To Bring Along Ez-Up, Water, Chairs, Hat, Decorations for the Cruiser. Red, White & Blue Theme. Streamers, Bells, Patriotic Decorations, Etc. Directions From The San Bernardino Freeway (I-10) Exit On Archibald Ave (In Ontario) And Go North 1 Block - Right Side. Open to all Cars & Trucks

To view the cruise details for 2009 use your confidential password code. " xxxxxx " Click on “Cruise Event Schedule Full Details (Enter Code)" On the basic "2009 Cruise Event Schedule Cruise & Date" blue bar you do not need a password code to enter and view the page.

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Dale & Tom at the Doo Dah Parade Club at Yucaipa‘s Christmas Parade Club at Palm Springs Air Museum

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Cruisers at Toms Farms Xmas Lunch (top left) Cruisers at Palm Springs Air Museum (top right)

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2009 CRUISE EVENT SCHEDULE CALENDAR

Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Cruisin' Club 2009

CLUB CRUISES FOR 2009 AND MORE TO COME ! DOODAH PARADE PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM 70TH ANNUAL LINCOLN PILGRIMAGE PARADE DESERT HOT SPRINGS 4TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW SAN JUAN CAPRISTRANO MISSION A SALUTE TO VETERANS PARADE THE FLOWER FIELDS USS MIDWAY AIRCRAFT MUSEUM TEMECULA VALLEY BALLOON & WINE FESTIVAL EL PUEBLO DE LOS ANGELES HISTORIC PARK 3RD ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION RCPTCCC CAR SHOW MARCH FIELD AIR MUSEUM CRUISIN' CLUB PICNIC BBQ L. A. COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDEN PECHANGA RESORT & CASINO THE LIVING DESERT CALICO GHOST TOWN TROPICANA CASINO CAR SHOW - LAUGHLIN KNOTTS BERRY FARM CHINO PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AT TOMS FARMS WWW.RCPTCRUISERCLUB.COM (909) 483-8125 CLUB CRUISIN' RULES CHANGING LANES FOR SAFETY: WHEN LEAD CRUISER WANTS TO MAKE A LANE CHANGE HE WILL RADIO THE PT CRUISER AT THE TAIL END ON THE 2WAY RADIO, THE TAIL END CRUISER WILL CHANGE INTO THE LANE FIRST AND THEN THE REST OF THE CRUISERS CAN THEN MOVE INTO THE OPEN LANE. TAIL END CRUISER WILL GIVE US COVER FOR LANE CHANGES WHEN HE MOVES OVER AND THAT WAY WE STAY TOGETHER. 2-WAY RADIO'S A MUST HAVE ITEM: 2-WAY RADIO'S SET ON CH. 7 WILL BE REQUIRED SO THAT ALL CRUISERS ARE AWARE OF LANE CHANGES FOR SAFETY. IF YOU DON'T HAVE A GOOD SET OF 2-WAY RADIO'S THEN PLEASE BUY A GOOD SET WITH A CHARGER.

Saturday - January 10 - SGV - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - 845 W. Cypress - Covina Saturday - January 17 - Taco Station - 11 - 3 pm (Johnny 951-285-3121) Sunday - January 18 - Doodah Parade Club Cruise Saturday - January 24 - Palm Springs Air Museum Club Cruise Join & Cruise - Contact Alexander Mendoza - (909) 483-8125 February 7 - 70th Annual Lincoln Pilgrimage Parade Club Cruise Saturday - February 14 - SGV - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - 845 W. Cypress - Covina Saturday February 14 - Dr. George Car Show 2009 (760) 360-9798 Saturday - February 21 - Taco Station - 11 - 3 pm (Johnny 951-285-3121) Saturday - February 28 - Desert Hot Springs 4th Annual Car Show Club Cruise Saturday - March 14 - SGV - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - 845 W. Cypress - Covina Saturday - March 21 - Taco Station - 11 - 3 pm (Johnny 951-285-3121) Sunday - March 22 - San Juan Capistrano Mission Club Cruise Saturday - April 11 - SGV - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - 845 W. Cypress - Covina Saturday - April 18 - A Salute To Veterans Parade Club Cruise Sunday - April 19 - The Flower Fields Club Cruise April 24, 25, 26 - Freedom Run - Prim Valley Casino Resorts CARS, TRUCKS, RODS, HHR, & PT'S Car Show Stateline Run - Week-end Event - Contact: Johnny (951) 285-3121 Saturday - May 9 - SGV - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - 845 W. Cypress - Covina Saturday - May 9 - USS Midway Aircraft Museum Club Cruise Sunday - June 7 - Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival Club Cruise Saturday - June 13 - SGV - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - 845 W. Cypress - Covina Sunday - June 14 - Olvera Street (Next Door China Town) Club Cruise Sunday - July 5 - 3rd Annual 4th of July Celebration Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Cruisin' Club Car Show Event 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Trophies & PT Cruiser of the Year for 2009 Burger Town USA - 11 am - 2 pm Saturday - July 11 - SGV - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - 845 W. Cypress - Covina Sunday - July 12 - March Field Air Museum Club Cruise Sunday - July 26 - Cruisin' Club Picnic BBQ - Park Picnic Club Cruise Saturday - August 8 - SGV - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - 845 W. Cypress - Covina Sunday - August 9 - L.A. County Arboretum & Botanic Gardens Club Cruise Saturday - September 5 - Pechanga Resort & Casino Club Cruise Saturday - September 12 - SGV - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - 845 W. Cypress - Covina Sunday - September 13 - The living Desert Club Cruise Saturday - October 10 - SGV - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - 845 W. Cypress - Covina Sunday - October 11 - Calico Ghost Town Club Cruise October 30, 31, Nov. 1 - Tropicana Casino Car Show - Laughlin Club Cruise Saturday - November 21 - Knott’s Berry Farm Club Cruise Saturday - November 14 - SGV - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - 845 W. Cypress - Covina Saturday - December 5 - Chino Planes of Fame Air Museum Club Cruise Saturday - December 12 - SGV - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - 845 W. Cypress - Covina Sunday - December 13 - Christmas Luncheon - Toms Farms Club Cruise

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THIS CLUB IS NOT A STATIONARY MEET & GREET CLUB THIS CLUB IS A MEMBERS ONLY CRUISIN' CLUB

All Club Cruises listed are from the 2009 Rancho Cruisin' Club Post your events at club website.

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Join us on some exciting cruises all year long (One lifetime fee of $25.00) Cruisin' Club I.D. renewal (every year in January $5.00) Your Name on the Club Web Site, A Monthly Newsletter, Club Membership I. D. Card, and Cruise Updates. "One Membership - One PT Cruiser" To sign up: Contact Alex (909) 483-8125 join today ! YOU MAY ALSO JOIN ONLINE ANYTIME All Major Credit Cards Accepted (100% Secured)

Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Cruisin' Club at Palm Springs Air Museum Robin, Mike, Eddie, Ken, Laura, Barry, Jim D., Jim G., Maria, Tommy, Debbie, Alicia, Sylvia, Dale & Alex took the picture. (Tom, Ray, Claudia, Thomas, Mabel, Lucy, Manuel, & Frank Not Here)

Jim, Claudia, Alexander, Alicia, and Ray at Toms Farms Club Christmas Luncheon Cruise Other club members at this luncheon but are not in the photo

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Alicia & Maria

THE INFORMATION BELOW MAY CHANGE SO PLEASE CHECK THE WEB SITE OR CONTACT (909-856-2621) AND ASK FOR CLEM.

Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Cruisin’ Club 2009 Members Alex & Alicia Mendoza - Bad Dog Cruiser Jim Guignard - Gold Cruiser Robin Brewer - Dolphin Cruiser Ray & Claudia Oviatt - Cruisin' Cruiser Dale & Silvia Brooks - Hyway Cruiser Jim Dekoker - Bears Cruiser Mike & Maria Savedra - Inferno Red Cruiser Tommy Dorsey - Old School Cruiser Edward G. Johnson - Candy Cruiser Ken & Laura Brownell - Ken's Cruiser Thomas & Mabel Johnson - TJ's Cruiser Tom Judkins - Convertible Cruiser Lucille & Manuel Carrillo - God Mothers Cruiser Barry & Debbie Scott - Gray1 Cruiser

Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Cruisin’ Club 2009 [This email and any files transmitted with it are the property of Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Club. It is intended for use of the individual to which this email is addressed. If you are not one of the named recipients or otherwise have reason to believe that you have received this message in error, please notify the sender. Any editing from the original on file of this email is strictly prohibited. RCPTCCC - 2006 - 2009 - rcptccc issue no. 27” Domain names on file: www.rcptcruiserclub.com www.alexmendoza2009.com Contact: Alexander Mendoza “Editor” (909) 483-8125 Thank You.]

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MORE INFORMATION TO COME - Flyers will be coming --so stay tune!!!! CONTACT (909-856-2621) ASK FOR CLEM

The Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Cruisin’ Club would like to thank Palm Springs Air Museum and the Staff for the warm welcome and tours throughout the facility. All of the Club Members had a great time and enjoyed the speeches given by U. S. Armed Force Pilots of the United States Military. We will definitely return again next year on another special event day such as the one we celebrated with everyone at the Museum on January 24, 2009 A CRUISE IS A BRIEF PERIOD IN TIME FOR MEMORIES.

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ISLAND CRUISERS CAR CLUB HAUNT & GLOW HALLOWEEN CAR SHOW October 30, 31 & November 1, 2009 For those that will stay for Friday & Saturday nights and register their show cars please hold off on making reservations at the Tropicana Express until we get the special Room Package Promotional#. You will need this promo # for the discount on your room(s). AS OF JAN. 19, 2009 - FOR THOSE THAT WILL STAY AT THE TROPICANA EXPR FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS AND REGISTER YOUR SHOW CAR. HERE IS THE LATEST INFORMATION Room Package (Car show Participants only - please wait until we post the Promotional # _____ so you can get the rates below) $49.99 per person based on double occupancy (room tax not included) Two night stay, Friday 10/30 and Saturday 10/31 with one (1) car show entry and a welcome gift for all pre-registered cars. (This means that your $25.00 entry is included in your room package if you stay at the Tropicana Express, otherwise you will have to pay an entry fee of $25.00) Each room package reservation may add: Thursday 10/29 or Sunday 11/01 at $15.00 each night (does not include room tax). Car show participants must pre-register your show car when booking your room. (This means that the Tropicana Express will handle the pre-registration). Must be 21 years of age or older. Credit card required to hold reservation. Cancellations must cancel 24 hours prior to reservation date or credit card will be charged one room night plus tax. Tropicana Express management reserves the right to cancel or change without prior notice. Single occupancy weekend rates $99.98/$139.98. This Car Show is a PT Cruiser Event. The example categories for your PT's are as follows;...stock, stock plus, mild, wild, extreme and Sponsored; for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. This show is Open and we welcome all other cars such as Imports, Muscle cars, Hot rods, Low riders, Trucks and Antiques. And Trophies will be given for their categories. Additional trophies - Tropicana Choice (1) Best of Show (1), Best Halloween decorated car (3), Club Participation (1-3), Best Show & Glow (3), Best Interior (1), Best Engine Compartment (1), Best Paint (1-3), Best Flames (1-3), Best Woody (1), Best Mural (1-3), Best Convertible (1), Longest Distance Driven (1) etc, etc, etc.......(#) denotes number of trophy to be given but not limited to just one trophy. Categories will be assigned the day you arrive for registration. Judging - It will be done by the Tropicana and members of the Island Cruisers car club. Judging will be done all day Saturday. Trophies to be given on Sunday starting at 9 a.m. A room is available for the Awards ceremony but which room is to be announced. If enough participants would like a breakfast of some sort, we will need to know so we can make arrangements. There will be a charged at the door if there is breakfast to be served. Truck and Treat for the kids on Saturday night and medals for the Best six adult and six children Halloween costumes. Parking & Security - Each show car will be given a lane and a half (1-1/2 lane). If you wish to park with your club, you must arrive together with the club. No reservations for club members that are coming in late. E-Z up's are allowed within your 1-1/2 lane. It must be secured to the ground. Parking lot provided for the show cars is fenced off in three sides and movable rails on the fourth side for your entry and exit. Lanes for emergency vehicles must be kept clear at all times. Hotel will provide security on Friday & Saturday from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. each night. Security will allow you to check on your cars in the evening or early morning as long as you provide identification and you are on their sign up list. Check-In - will start on Friday in the early morning. Show start at 1:00 p.m. Check-in will be available on Saturday as well but for a only a few hours. For those that will arrive early, Thursday, show car parking lot will be available for your vehicle but no security provided. Area will be blocked off... Show & Glow contest Friday & Saturday night starting at 6:00 p.m. (But only three trophies will be given out). Best Decorated Halloween Car contest all day Saturday and Truck & Treat for the kids that Saturday starting 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. (Car show participants please bring candies to hand out) Traveling Beer & Water golf cart will be provided by the Tropicana. Cost for each item is very reasonable. (Drink responsibly) Day time Local Live DJ Entertainment will be provided at the car show by the Tropicana for both days. P.A. system will be provided by the Island Cruisers car club for evening events. Porta-potties will NOT be available at the car show. The hotel restrooms is not that far of a walk nor is In-N-Out Burgers, and Chevron. Trash Cans will be provided, please go GREEN and separate your recyclables. Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner you are on your own... Tropicana provides a very delicious buffet all day. A very juicy steak dinner at the Carnegie's Dining Car every night except Saturday nights.