​Just sharing a pictures of my truck project...running into some engine and headers fitment...but it'll get done with God's grace!
Charles Duncan 

CR&C 
2:21
Opening prayer : Carol Letro
Brian
Nick
Kat
Doug
Carol
Michael
Shawn
Mouse! 


Treasurer : $526.43
Outstanding for dues 
Brian
Lois
Greg 


$35 ea due


Correspondence: none


Ongoing events 
Brian had 60 cars at Farmer Boys 




Main
Westmont Riverside June 14
Nick 
& Shawn 






Local Riverside Farmer Boys 7/4 tentative 7/11
Mouse & Kat


Local Hemet
Val Vista 7/12
Kat & Mouse 


Doug devotion


Old business
Doug - Benedict Castle - someone had heart attack after 30 minutes with no heart beat. Heart started beating at hospital. Sunday, no sign of heart attack or brain damage. Prayers by Christian’s on site. Barry maguire shared the miraculous story. 
Charles car show - everything was free, had salvation table, 50 cars. Hot Rod gave his testimony at the show. 
Off road event in Johnson valley - Robin & Doug attended. All men praising God. Doug and Robin towed each other out of peril plus giant bonfire. 


Brian - 60 cars at farmer boys 


New business
Shawn 
Direction of club 
Reaching out other churches about car enthusiasts 
Events 
Reliability Run - Run to Ramona - other car clubs - out reach 400-600 cars to help raise funds for non profit organization. 


Nick 
priority in new church - 2 cars down 
Future - come together to focus on one or two car shows to support. 
Show & Go 


Doug 
Support local church




Devotion July 
Nick


Doug 
Trailer hitch super slider 
Trailer 
30’ toy hauler 


Prayer 
Doug Luke - brain surgery- Tuesday June 10 to help prevent seizures. 


Carol - prodigal child Jacob


Michael - health and everything 


Kat - health and everything- psystica 


Nick - knee and cars running 


Bryan - aches and pains - knee injury. Family, farmer boys car show. 


Mouse! 
Health and everything - cars running. 
Shawn - vision - drained, get out of blah 


Dan - healing
Robin - safety. ​

Christian Rods and Customs – Inland Empire Chapter
Minutes of Meeting
April 13, 2025
 
Members Present:
Shawn (President) & Mouse Saunders
Nick (VP) & Kat Savala
Dan Castellini
Robin & Sheri Ellis
Doug Geer
Bob & Patti Kreiss
Bryan Powell
Greg Simon
 
Visitors:  None
 
Shawn called the April 13th Meeting held at El Jalapeño Restaurant in Hemet to order at 3:25 pm.  Greg led in opening prayer.
 
Treasurer Report:  Doug reported we have $386.43 currently in our bank account. Our membership list was quickly gone over at the meeting and updated. It was noted that five members still need to pay their dues.
 
Correspondence:  None
 
Main Event:  Outreach at Liberty Church “Children’s Awana Club Grand Prix” on Saturday, April 19th, 10:00am - 2:00pm. Bring your old car and make an appearance for maybe an hour to thrill these young kids and adults. Location is 13630 Edgemont St., Moreno Valley, CA 92553. (Robin and Sheri are Awana Leaders here.)
 
Hemet – Local Event:  Valley Cruisers Cars & Coffee at Val Vista Home Center, 42951 E. Florida Ave, in Hemet on Saturday, May 10th, 8 to 11 am. Bob moved the motion be approved, Doug seconded, and the motion was carried.
 
Riverside – Local Event:  Tuxie’s on Friday, May 9th, 5:00-8:00pm.  Mouse moved the motion be approved, Sheri seconded, and the motion was carried.  
 
 
Devotion:  given by Shawn. Sometimes we forget that God has full control over everything and over every moment in our lives. Shawn ended his devotion sharing Job 42:1&2.
 
 
Old Business:  Super Cruise – more details will be coming at our May Meeting.
 
Bob who attended Tuxie’s on April 11th reported that there were not as many cars participating.
 
Fun Activity Suggestions:   Examples given were a Game Night, going Out to Dinner, or to a Drive-In Theater, etc. Please submit any suggestions you may have on our Group Text.
 
New Business:  None
 
Next Meeting:  Our May Meeting this year falls on Mother’s Day. After discussion, it was decided to change the date of our May meeting. More info will come as to the date and place of our May meeting.
 
Devotion:  Robin
Snacks:  Robin & Sheri
 
Birthdays: 
     Gloria – April 16th
    
Anniversaries:
     Nick & Kat – April 2nd
     Charles & Valerie – April 13th
 
Buy, Sale, and Trade was held
 
Nick led in closing prayer and the meeting was adjourned at 4:34pm. ”

Christian Rods and Customs – Inland Empire Chapter
Minutes of Meeting
February 9, 2025


Members Present:
Shawn (President) & Mouse Saunders
Nick (VP) & Kat Savala
Tom & Sylvia Aragon
Dan Castaneda
Robin & Sheri Ellis
Bryan Powell


Visitors:  None




Shawn called the February 9th Meeting held at El Jalapeño Restaurant in Hemet to order at 3:11 pm.  Robin led in opening prayer.


Correspondence:  None


Main Event:  6th Annual Cougars Car Show on March 22nd from· 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at Calvary Baptist School: 2990 Damien Ave, La Verne, CA. $30 Preregistration and $35 at the event. Shawn moved the motion, Nick seconded, and carried. 


Local Event for Both Hemet & Riverside:  Farmer Boys (16880 Van Buren Blvd.) on Friday, March 7th, 4:00 – 7:00 pm. There’s a 15% food discount for cruisers. Robin moved the motion, Dan seconded, and carried. 


Devotion:  Nick gave our meeting devotion sharing Bible Verses 1 Peter 4:12-13 along with Romans 5:3-5. We are blessed by God to be able to experience trials from both the view of a non-Christian and as a Christian. We’re thankful for the Holy Spirit seeing us through difficulties. 


Old Business:
Super Cruise – Mouse will set up a zoom meeting with committee members Charles, Doug, Robin and herself to discuss details of our upcoming Super Cruise that is tentatively set for the month of June. 


New Business:
Outreach – Liberty Church (Moreno Valley) Awana Grand Prix on Saturday, April 12th. Time to be announced. Members will drive their cars to this event as outreach. 


Fun Activity Suggestions: Game Night, going out to dinner, drive-in theater, etc. More suggestions may be given on our Group Text. 


Next Meeting:  Sunday, March 9th, 2:00 pm at Magnolia Church in Riverside. 
Devotion:  Dan  
Snacks:  Tom & Sylvia. 


Birthdays:  
Kat           - February 7th
Robin       - February 10th
Michael   - February 20th​

Anniversaries:
Tom & Sylvia on February 4th - 58 years

Buy, Sale, and Trade was held 
Shawn led in closing prayer.


Adjourned at 4:00 pm

CHRISTIAN RODS AND CUSTOMS – Inland Empire Chapter                                                    Minutes of Meeting                                                                                                   January 12, 2025


Members Present                                                    
Shawn (President) & Mouse Saunders                                         
Nick (V.P.) & Kat Savala                                                
Tom & Sylvia Aragon                                            
Charles Duncan                                                    
Robin & Sheri Ellis                                                    
Doug Geer (Treasurer) & Carol Letro                                        
​Bob & Patti Kreiss
No Visitors Were Present


Shawn called the January 12th meeting to order at 2:01 pm. Charles led in opening prayer.
Treasurer’s Report:   Doug reported we currently have $191.43 in our bank account. Dues are due again $45 for a couple and $35 for single membership.
Correspondence:  Shawn talked to Lois Schneider and she is doing fine.


On-Going Events:  Main Event – Grand National Roadster Show, Friday-Sunday,January 31-February 2, General Admission is $40 per person.  Mouse moved to approve, Nick seconded, and carried.
Local Event – Hemet:   Valley Cruisers Cars & Coffee at Val Vista Home Center, 42951 E. Florida Ave, in Hemet on Saturday, January 12th, 8 to 11 am. Shawn moved to approve, Nick seconded, and carried.
Local Event – Riverside:  Farmer Boys located at 16880 Van Buren Blvd. in Riverside on Friday, January 7th, 4 to 7 pm. Robin moved to approve, Patti seconded, and carried.


Devotion:  Shawn talked about “Christian Joy” sharing Bible verses that “Joy is God’s Gift to Us”. No matter what the trial is that we are going through, God is there for us.


Old Business:  The Angel Tree & Classic Car Show held December 14th at Mt. Zion Church in Ontario was a great event!  In addition to Charles being there, Tom & Sylvia along with Robin & Sheri participated. 
Christmas Party:  Sadly, not many members showed up for our Christmas Party held at the Mule Car Texas BBQ & Smokehouse, on Saturday, December 14th.  Shawn, Mouse, Nick, Kat, Bob, Patti, Robin & Sheri were present. The Big Excitement was Robin locking his keys in his ’64!
Mark Your Calendar - Next year’s Christmas Party will be at “The Oasis” (Shawn & Mouse’s House), Sunday, December 14th, at 3:00 pm.  Moved, seconded, and carried. 


New Business:  Super Cruise Committee – Charles, Doug, Mouse & Robin volunteered to be on our Super Cruise Planning Committee. 
Outreach:  a suggestion was made to support and help at outreach events at our different churches. Robin said Liberty Church’s Awana Grand Prix to be held on April 11 & 12  would be a great outreach event for our CR&C Chapter to show up with our cars.
Charles brought up “Cars & Coffee in Christ”, Saturday, January 25th, at “Not Your Mama’s Kitchen” (NYMK) located at 1919 E. Riverside Dr & S. Vineyard Ave in Ontario; time 8:00am & breakfast provided. (held quarterly on the fourth Saturday of the month).
Charles also said there is a Men’s Fellowship once a month at Mt. Zion Church, 224 W. California St. in Ontario. 

Next Meeting will be Sunday, February 9th, at El Jalapeño located at 199 N. State St., Suite 102, in Hemet.
Devotion:  Dan & Gloria 
Birthdays:   None
Anniversaries:  None
Buy, Sale, Trade:  Contact Doug if you need anything 

Nick led in closing prayer and the meeting was adjourned at 3:54 pm.

August 11, 2024
 
Members Present:
Shawn (President) & Mouse! Saunders
Nick (V.P.) & Kat Savala
Greg Simon
Charles Duncan
Wayne & Kim Eastman
Dan & Gloria Castellini
Michael McCellan
 
Visitor & New Member: n/a
 
Shawn called the August 11th meeting to order at 2:27 pm. Kim led in opening prayer. Shawn gave our Treasurer’s Report on behalf of Doug. We have paid our dues and service fee of $10.We have $784.55.  Waiting for shirt order to be placed.
 
Correspondence:  
•
Main Event:  Classic Restoration August 24, 10am-2pm
                       3151 E. Riverside Dr, Ontario 91761
Mouse! moved to approve and Nick Seconded.
Hemet Local:  Val Vista Hardware Cars & Coffee   

Nick moved to approve and Shawn seconded                                           
 
Riverside Local:   In n' Out Eastvale
Charles moved to approve, Mouse! seconded, and the motion was carried.
 
Devotion:  Charles  gave our meeting devotion about how our faith is like a car, we need all the parts to drive but it's the spark that makes it go! 
 
Old Business:  Doug and Bob will be at the Big Bear Fun Run, August 9 – 11.
 
New Business:  
Every fourth Sunday, we are invited to Mount Zion for breakfast.  (need to clarify if this is a mens event or open to all)
Charles has a connection with an EZUp company for printed 10x20 tent + 2 table covers for $970
T-shirt Order to take place this month!
 
Next Meeting: Sunday, September 8th, 2pm at Magnolia Church. A head count of those attending will be taken a couple of days before the meeting. 
Robin will give our meeting devotion. Robin & Sheri Snacks
​​​                   
Buy, Sale & Trade: Charles has a 1981 Corvette for sale
                                Doug has a Toy Hauler Trailer for sale - $24,000
  
Shawn closed in prayer. Shawn adjourned the meeting at 4:10pm.

                            CHRISTIAN RODS AND CUSTOMS INLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER
                                                       Minutes of Meeting
                                                       February 11, 2024


Members Present:
Shawn (President) & Mouse! Saunders
Nick (V.P.) & Kat Savala
Dan Castellini
David, Yenabid, Ruby & Audrey Desmarais
Robin & Sheri Ellis
Doug Geer & Carol Letro
Michael McClellan


There were no visitors present and no correspondence to report.


Treasurer’s Report:
Doug Geer reported we presently have $839.55 in our bank account.


Nick presented Upcoming Events:
Main Event:  Skydive Perris Car Cruise-In Show on Sunday, March 3rd, 1-4 pm.
Located at 2091 Goetz Road, Perris – Moved by Kat, seconded by Nick and carried


Riverside Local:   Riverside Airport Café “Cars & Coffee” on Saturday, March 2nd, 8-10:00 am, located at 6951 Flight Road, Riverside -Moved by Robin, seconded by Doug and carried.


Hemet Valley Local:  Angie’s Family Restaurant Car Show Friday, March 8th, 5-8:00 pm, located at 1770 W. Florida Ave., Hemet – Moved by Nick, seconded by Dan and carried.


Nick gave our meeting devotion titled, “A Test of Faith” sharing 2 Timothy 2:11-13


Old Business:
Due to unforeseen circumstances with International CR&C, Shawn wasn’t able to connect with Dave Smith.  A “Zoom” International CR&C Meeting will be held sometime this week. There’s a possibility Dave Smith will attend our March 10th meeting at Magnolia Church.


Doug reported on the Dr. George Charity Car Show he and Carol participated in yesterday, February 10th, held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. There were around 1,100 cars in total. Maybe next year we can get more CR&C Chapters to participate together for the Car Club Trophy.


New Business:
Shawn stated that the My City Youth Car Show will be held sometime in May. The actual date in May is still pending.


Nick will be sending out an email for those who want to order a t-shirt to respond with their size.


Doug suggested we might cruise to the Old Time Richfields Gas Station located on Archibald and Foothill in Rancho Cucamonga possibly on our Super Cruise. Doug, Mouse and Kat volunteered to be our Super Cruise Planning Committee.


Devotion and Snacks for March 10th Meeting:  Bob and Patti Kreiss​

                                        INLAND EMPIRE CHRISTIAN RODS AND CUSTOMS
 Minutes of Meeting 
January 14, 2025
Members Present:
Shawn (President) & Mouse! Saunders 
Tom & Sylvia Aragon
David, Yenabid, Ruby & Audrey Desmarais 
Robin & Sheri Ellis
Doug Geer
Bob Kreiss
Visitors:  None present
Shawn Saunders called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024. David led in opening prayer. Roll was taken. The minutes of the November 12, 2023, meeting were reviewed online. Doug (Treasurer) reported that we have a balance of $714.55 in our bank account. There was no correspondence.
Main Event:  Dr. George Charity Car Show 2024. Supports the efforts of the Desert Cancer Foundation. Saturday, February 10th, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden located at 78-200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells, CA. Motion by Doug, seconded by David, and carried. 
Riverside Local Event:  Coffee and Cars at Harvest Christian Fellowship held every Saturday from 8-10 a.m.  (Address: 6115 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA). Attend any Saturday you want. Motion by Robin, seconded by Sheri, and carried. Bob said that Tuxies is closed until March 2024.
East IE Local Event:  Perris Airport Car Show – Sunday, February 4th, 1-4 p.m. Motion by Mouse!, seconded by Shawn, and carried. 
Devotion:  Doug shared Matthew 5:13-16,  “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?”  We are to walk in the light and love of God. 
Old Business:  Mouse! reported that our CR&C Christmas Party held on December 9th was a great time for everyone present; Especially the chili and soups brought to the party. Garey and Teri Ford are appreciated for opening up their home for our Christmas Party!
Robin reported he attended the Coffee and Cars at Harvest Christian Fellowship a couple of times since our November meeting.
New Business:  Discussion was held about our CR&C Chapter coming aside Orange County CR&C by attending one of their events. Shawn will talk to Dave Smith.
Devotion and Snacks for February 11th Meeting:  Nick and Kat Savala

Birthdays:  None
Anniversaries:  None

Buy, Sale & Trade was held.

David led our closing prayer. The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.

Our Christmas was at members Garey & Teri Ford's home!  Wonderful Soups & Chili's!  Great fellowship!