Club Events

MCT Daytona 500/Chili Cook Off

2/14/2010
By Club Reporter Gail

The weekend started off once again with snow flurries on Saturday making us all wonder when “winter” would turn to “spring”. Sunday morning rose with bright sunny skies so all was a go for the Daytona 500/Chili Cook Off hosted by Tom and Gail .

Pre race broadcast started at Noon with the race starting at 1 pm. Viewing was enjoyed by all on the HD home theater as the race progressed throughout the day and into the evening. Seems that a “pot hole” in the track can really slow things down!

The Chili Cook Off set the theme for the day lending to a Mexican cuisine of sweet & spicy chicken wings, Tom’s famous Taco casserole, of course a variety of chili’s and finger foods.

All the chili was so fabulous it made judging a tough decision for everyone. The voting was real close. The first place chili went to Steve and Kay, a close second to Frank and Dawn and an even closer third to John and Carole.

Good Friends, Good Food, - a fun day enjoyed by all.

Super Bowl Sunday

February 7, 2010-First Mid Month
By Club Reporter Gail

The prediction of another snow storm on Saturday threatened the cancellation of the Super Bowl Sunday Mid Month get together hosted by John and Carole.

The snow arrived on Saturday as predicted with out the fury of the week before.

Accumulations of 1 ½ inches melted with the warmth of the sun.

A fabulous buffet of finger foods headlined by Carole's infamous meatballs was set out and ready for the hungry hordes.

Hershey (a Chocolate Lab) along with Carole and John greeted each arriving guest making sure they felt welcome.

As guests arrived bearing more goodies the buffet grew and spread throughout the kitchen.

As game time approached, TV's in almost every room were tuned to the pre game.

John sat diligently going over his charts as all looked on. With everyone well fed, we all settled in to watch the game.

With the toss of the special coin, the game began.

Most people rooting for the Colts were inspired at the end of the first quarter as the Colts led 10 to 0.At the end of the second quarter again Colts led 10 to 6, the third quarter still leading 17 to 16,during the fourth quarter hopes were dashed as the Saints got their groove on and final winning score of 31 to 17 was achieved.

After clean up was completed, we bid John and Carole goodnight.

Thank you John and Carole for a wonderful Mid Month Super Bowl get together.

See you next week for the second Mid Month, Daytona 500, chili Cook Off at Tom and Gail's.

January Mid Month 2010 VFW Post 9382

February 3, 2010
By Club Reporter Gail

 The January Mid Month Meeting was held at VFW Post 9382. VFW Post 9382 graciously invited all members of the MCT to be their guests for breakfast Saturday Morning, January 16, 2010.

When we arrived the members of VFW were busily preparing a sumptuous breakfast. The members greeted us with offers of hot coffee and much friendship.

After a heartfelt grace, the breakfast buffet began. Highlighted by Ms. Betty’s French toast, a breakfast of Scrambled eggs, Sausage, Fresh Fruit, juice and coffee was enjoyed by all.

The members thanked the MCT for coming and for all that the club had done for them. VFW Post 9832 has invited MCT to join them for breakfast on Saturday mornings.

After breakfast MCT members drove to JB’s home to view his eclectic collection of vehicles. JB’s garage contained 2 Mustangs, 1 Cadillac, 1 Jeep and a Trans Am, needless to say the garage was the envy of all in attendance.

Outside many more vehicles resided including a motor home and an old Army truck. It was a great time looking at JB’s collection and beyond me how any one could park that many vehicles (14 that I recall) in his yard and have it look neat as a pin.

It was a beautiful Saturday morning enjoyed by all.

2009 MCT Christmas Party

Saturday, January 2
By Club Reporter Gail

 After a 2 week postponement, due to inclement weather, members of the Mustang Club of Tidewater met at the VFW in Suffolk for their annual Christmas Party and installation of the 2010 officers.

The evening began with an inspiring Blessing delivered by Siggi.

An extensive buffet supplied by the members was an enticement to everyone’s taste buds.

The fare consisted from finger foods of deviled eggs, olives, sweet gherkins, baby corn, cheese balls, tortilla chips and dip to a main course of sliced turkey, baked ham, macaroni and cheese, and chili. Desserts to die for, cookies, cakes, fudge and of course the famous strawberry and cream cheese surprise topped off our appetites.

Pete proposed an exercise in which everyone would say why they enjoyed being a part of the MCT and no answer could be repeated. Starting out was easy for the first four or so but then John Burton said it all. It was the general consensus that MCT members are a hard working group and the camaraderie is beyond compare.

Then came the dirty Santa, starting off demurely with gifts being chosen from a table filled with all sizes and shapes. After a number of gifts were opened the fun began with gifts that had caught someone’s eye being taken from the previous recipient. The most sought after appeared to be a tackle box, a Mustang model and a remote controlled GT500.

Awards were bestowed upon unsuspecting recipients, Mike C. received framed plaques for storing car parts in his spare bedroom and for preparing to move his car with his hood open (wondering why he couldn’t see?),Siggi a bunch of Bananas for answering his phone “Yes, we have no bananas”, Carole an In the Zone banner for needing the most parts and most hands to repair a leaky carburetor.

The evening culminated with the installation of 2010 Officers. And the fun goes on, another year of friendship and camaraderie for the members of the Mustang Club of Tidewater.

Club News

March 8, 2010

 We would like to welcome our newest Members Shane and Bobbi to MCT !

46th Anniversary Mustang Celebration

February 2, 2010

  Lonna and Carole met with Steve K. of Cavalier Ford earlier this afternoon. We have set Saturday, April 17th as the date of the Mustang Celebration Show & Shine at the dealership.

Cavalier will provide food and beverage for us as they did last year and MCT will again provide the Mustang birthday cake. This year the event will be open to all makes and models and we'll do a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

2009 Member of the Year Announced

 It is with great pride that we annouce Mustang Club of Tidewater's Member of the Year Saturday 2nd January at the annual Christmas Party.

Over the past year 'Siggi' seemed to be everywhere.

From CCCHR meetings to Jenro's on the weekend 'Siggi' was an ever present figure only missing two MCT Meeting during the year due to work responsibilities and never missed one Mid Month event.

He also stepped forward and took on the daunting task of "Head Parker" duties at our Shows, acted as alternate chair for the May Show and assisted in set-up and tear down and judging at MCT shows.

At every show or Cruise-in he attended he always passed out MCT show flyers to create interest in the Clubs up coming shows.

'Siggi' also was instrumental in the new Club show banner and acquiring the 45th Anniversary banner. 'Siggi' willingly assist in transportation for other members when needed and assists Lonna with the Clubs newsletter, The Horse's Mouth.

And how can we not mention the great photos he takes at every event and uploads to the website server so they can be downloaded and made into albums to show others the fun and excitement of being an MCT Member.

Congratulation to 'Siggi' , Mustang Club of Tidewaters 2009 Member of the Year!

• Quick Briefs •

• MCT will be taking care of the Hospitality duties at the MCA National Show in Virginia Beach.More information coming.

• Voted on at the January meeting in appreciation for all they do for MCT

Lifetime Member - Sam, MCT webmaster

Honorary Members
Steve K. - Cavalier Ford
Bob H.- Harrington Graphics

• MCT/Cavalier license plate frames available at meetings - cost is 2/$5.

• Club logo T-shirts and ball caps ordered from Southern Star should be available at the February meeting.

• 2009 Super Street Division Champions.

Congratulations to our own Doug’s son, Randy driving the #24 Black and Silver JRN Racing Monte Carlo.

Check out the JRN Racing website