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Christian Rods and Customs – Inland Empire Chapter
Minutes of Meeting - November 12, 2023 Members Present Shawn (President) & Mouse! Saunders Nick (V.P.) & Kat Savala Tom & Sylvia Aragon Robin & Sheri Ellis Bob & Patti Kreiss Shawn call the meeting to order with prayer at 2:20 pm. There were no visitors present. The Treasurer’s Report and Minutes of the October 8, 2023 were not available. CORRESPONDENCE Dave Smith of International CR&C emailed that our next CR&C Reunion will be for our 40th Anniversary instead of the 35th Anniversary. EVENTS Main Event: “Toy Drive and Car Show” at Legends Burgers - Saturday, November 18th from 2-5 pm. Bring a $10 or more unwrapped toy. The address is 8775 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga. Sylvia moved, Robin seconded, and motion carried. Riverside Local: “Cars & Coffee” – Harvest Christian Fellowship Saturdays from 8-10 am. Address is 6115 Arlington Ave in Riverside- church parking in the back on the far right. Tom moved, Robin seconded, and motion carried. East IE Local: Perris Airport Car Show “Christmas Toy Drive” – Sunday, December 3rd from 1-4 pm. Bring a $10 unwrapped toy. Address is 2091 Goetz Road, Perris. Mouse moved, Shawn seconded, and motion carried. DEVOTION Shawn gave our meeting devotion. From the Book of Acts. Paul had numerous conflicts, but still his work continued for Christ. We need to recognize opportunities to share the gospel at car shows, daily lives, etc. OLD BUSINESS Tom & Sylvia participated in a Veterans Car Show in Cherry Valley to benefit the “Wounded Warrior Project”. They raised $1,000 along with a 50/50 of $400. There were 25-27 cars present. T-shirts - Nick will talk to Chris, the owner, about a possible t-shirt order.. The minimum order is 24 t-shirts at approximately $15 apiece if you order the t-shirt using only the already approved CR&C artwork. Mouse will makeup order forms with the info Nick brings back. NEW BUSINESS Christmas Party – Garey & Teri Ford have graciously opened up their home for our Christmas Party on December 10th at 2:00 pm (our regular meeting date and time). Their address is ________________. Wear your Christmas Sweater or Outfit for a fun time of “Fellowship, Games, Food”! You must RSVP before Saturday, December 9th for Gate Access to the Four Seasons Housing Complex where they live. There will be no “Gift Exchange” this year. Potluck Menu: Bring one of the following: Chili, Soup, Stew, or Salad (In addition to bringing one of the Potluck Items above, feel free to bring your favorite Christmas dessert.) 2024 Planning – Mouse! moved to approve the following list of Car Shows and Events to put on our 2024 CR&C Chapter Calendar now; Sheri seconded and motion carried. CR&C Super Cruise – April 2024 Show & Go Car Show in Riverside – May 2024 CR&C Chapel Service in Santa Maria at “West Coast Kustoms Cruisin’” – May 24-26, 2024 My City Youth Car Show in Hemet – June 2024 CR&C Beach Cruise to Doheny State Beach – July 27th Route 66 “Cruisin’ Reunion” in Ontario – September 2024 “Cruisin’ for a Cure” at OC Fairgrounds – September 2024 “Murrieta Rod Run” - October 2024 The meeting was adjourned with prayer at 3:53 pm
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Christian Rods & Customs September minutes
Date: 9/10 Start Time: 2:22 Opening Prayer: Shawn Roll Call: Shawn, Mouse!, Garey, Doug, Bob, Patty, Yenabid, David, Audrey, Ruby Visitors: none Treasurer Report: Doug $754.55 - outstanding $50 check $704.55 - $10 monthly fee Correspondence:
Tuxies - 2nd Friday Destinations - 1st Saturday Harvest - Every Saturday Perris Airport - 1st Sunday Upcoming Events: Mouse! _Anaheim HS alumni car show 9/16 Worst dam car show 9/30 Angies Diner, Hemet 9/30 Route 66 10/7 9-9pm Winfield Watson Reunion 10/7 Yucaipa Car Show 9/29 6-10 Main: Historic Uptown Yucaipa Car show 9/29 6-10pm Motion:GAREY_ _2nd SHAWN Local: BOB’S BIG BOY NORCO 9/23 Motion:BOB_2nd_DOUG Local: ANGIES DINER 9/30 Motion:MOUSE!_2ndGAREY Devotion by: SHAWN Title: FAITHFUL RELATIONSHIPS - 1 CORINTHIANS 13 Old Business(includes shows visited etc): Shawn After discussion, Kim motioned that we have a list made up before next year starts of Car Shows we know our Chapter will be participating in, Dan seconded, and the motion was carried. Nick will make up a list of Car Shows that members suggest. Shawn talked to Dave Smith of CR&C International about T-Shirts members were still waiting for. Dave Smith hasn’t called Shawn back with more information yet. Nick knows Chris De Leon of Big Time Designs in Beaumont who does great work at good prices. We must have a total of 24 clothing items (t-shirts, jackets, etc.). Mouse will have a list available to sign up on at our September Meeting for those who would like to order from Big Time Designs. Phone call Dave Smith regarding shirts new members Big Bear perfect weather cruise around lake - bob, Patty, Doug and Carol in attendance New Business: Shawn
4.__Anniversary dates for 35th anniversary flagstaff? 5.__club meal, picnic,games, drive ins 6.__drive-in events 7. Christmas party plan in October meeting 8. Each chapter too carry shirt inventory - Shawn to call to set it up 9. Shirt choices/prices from nick not be made available October meeting Next Month - Angies Diner - Bryan Powell talked to owner to turn music OFF during our meeting time. Devotion:Tom Snacks:n/a Anniversary: Robin & Sheri 9/4 Bob & Patti 9/9 45 years Buy - Sell - Trade: Doug has tickets for Las Vegas NASCAR ...contact him if you would like to go! Closing Prayer David Desmarais Close time: 4:32 Dinner: skipped CHRISTIAN RODS AND CUSTOMS INLAND EMPIRE
MINUTES OF MEETING August 13, 2023 (Nick & Kat graciously opened up their home for our Potluck Meeting) Members Present Shawn (President) & Mouse Saunders Nick (VP) & Kat Savala Tom & Sylvia Aragon Dan & Gloria Castellini and 2 beautiful Granddaughters Robert Christensen David, Yenabid, Ruby & Audrey Desmarais Wayne & Kim Eastman Karl & Kendyl Edwards Robin & Sheri Ellis Garey & Terri Ford Michael McClellan Bryan Powell Lois Schneider Bob Scott Brian Scott Greg Simon Linda Spurbeck Shawn called the August 13th Meeting to order with prayer at 3:05 p.m. Doug Gear from the Big Bear Car Show texted the Treasurer’s Report. As of today we have a balance in the bank of $764.55. Correspondence - None Events – Presented by Nick:
Nick gave our meeting devotion with a question of reflection he asked himself a couple of weeks earlier, “How is Your Worship?” Spiritual Examination in our own lives that we have a proper attitude and reverence in our own worship of God. Old Business Lois reported that unfortunately her Pastor says their church doesn’t have insurance to cover a car show event that we could help the church with at this time. Tom reported on the Compass Rose Classic Old Car Show at Westmont Riverside. Our Chapter had four cars there. Nick & Kat, Tom & Sylvia, Garey & Terri, and Robin all participated. Destinations BBQ Cruise-in on Saturday, August 5th – Good Fellowship. Garey & Terri, Shawn & Mouse, Nick & Kat attended. Robin reported on the Harvest Cars and Coffee he attended yesterday. Over 100 cars were there. Big Bear Car Show 3 Day Event - Doug & Carol along with Bob & Patti are up in Big Bear today for the last day of the car show. New Business After discussion, Kim motioned that we have a list made up before next year starts of Car Shows we know our Chapter will be participating in, Dan seconded, and the motion was carried. Nick will make up a list of Car Shows that members suggest. Shawn talked to Dave Smith of CR&C International about T-Shirts members were still waiting for. Dave Smith hasn’t called Shawn back with more information yet. Nick knows Chris De Leon of Big Time Designs in Beaumont who does great work at good prices. We must have a total of 24 clothing items (t-shirts, jackets, etc.). Mouse will have a list available to sign up on at our September Meeting for those who would like to order from Big Time Designs. Next Meeting will be at Magnolia Church located at 8351 Magnolia Ave., in Riverside on September 10th at 2:00 p.m. Devotion will be by Tom Snacks by Tom & Sylvia Birthdays: Garey – August 8th Terri – August 20th Anniversaries: Robin & Sheri – September 4th married 42 years Buy, Sale and Trade was held Prayer Requests The meeting was adjourned with prayer at 4:12 p.m. by Shawn Saunders  I was at a car show this weekend talking to a couple of older gentlemen. I’m unsure how long they have been walking with the Lord, but I’m guessing for a while. Sometimes I don’t share because my testimony is personal and even special. But as the day went on and thinking about the guy asking to hear my testimony, I realized that for me, there was something to sharing my testimony. And it was to honor God by sharing what he had done for me when I called, actually screaming out His name that night. We honor God by sharing what he has done for us, and we should praise Him by putting aside the feeling we had before our testimony was given to us and dwelling on the joy He has given us to share what He has done to transform our lives.
Psalms 116:1-2 says, “I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.” So in closing, don’t dwell on what led you to your testimony but on what God has done for you so you can share the glory of your rebirth in Christ with others. Amen INLAND EMPIRE CHRISTIAN RODS & CUSTOMS
Minutes of Meeting July 9, 2023 Members Present: Shawn (President) & Mouse Saunders Nick (VP) & Kat Savala Tom & Sylvia Aragon David, Yenabid, Ruby & Audrey Desmarais Robin & Sheri Ellis Bob & Patti Kreiss Michael McClellan Rick Perez (New Member) Lois Schneider Visitor- Don Sinohue Shawn called the meeting to order at 2:28 p.m. David led in opening prayer. Roll was taken and our special visitor, Don, was introduced. There was no Treasurer’s Report. CORRESPONDENCE * Several contacts were made at the “My City Youth” Car Show. Mouse met and talked with Theresa and Jesse along with Mickey and Dennis. Shawn talked with two guys from Classic Jeeps. * Shawn received an email from the Rotary Club of Eastvale. Asking for our Chapter’s help. Also, an email from Pastor Jeff Fay of Faithway Fellowship Church of the Nazarene located at 292 East “E” Steet in Colton about their Fall Festival this coming October 21st. MAIN EVENT: CR&C Beach Cruise on Saturday, July 22nd, at Doheny State Beach at Dana Point. The Riverside Area members will meet up with the Hemet Valley members at the Lake Elsinore Market located at 15887 Grand Ave in Lake Elsinore at 7:00 a.m. leaving the Market at 7:30 a.m. to go up the Ortega Pass to Dana Point. LOCAL EVENT – Riverside Area: Vicky’s Restaurant located at 8320 Limonite Ave in Riverside. Bob will call Vicky’s to confirm that the Cruise Night has started up again. Our backup local event will be Tuxie’s on Friday, July 15th, 5-8pm. Bob moved to approve, Robin seconded & motion carried. LOCAL EVENT – Hemet Area: Skydive at the Perris Airport on Sunday, August 6th, 4-7pm. Mouse moved to approve, Kat seconded & motion carried. DEVOTION: Shawn gave our meeting devotion stressing that we need to share more of our testimony to others of EVERYTHING God has done in transforming our lives since He saved us instead of our sinful life before Christ. God should receive ALL the Glory and Honor in our testimony! OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
A – M bring a side dish N – Z bring a dessert BIRTHDAYS: Nick Savala – July 17th Sylvia Aragon – July 25th ANNIVERSARIES: Karl & Kendyl – July 15th (5Years) Shawn & Mouse – July 15th (28 Years) Buy, Sale & Trade was held After dinner location was Flo’s on Van Buren. David led in Closing and the meeting was adjourned at 4:13 p.m.  Inland Empire chapters very own Russ Ritenour drives Winsome Sears, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and her husband in the spectacular and long-celebrated 76th annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Parade.
Winsome is a Christian business woman, the first black woman in the position and an active part of her community, including overseeing a men's prison ministry and homeless shelter for women. Fathers Day weekend at Bob's Big Boy in Norco.
CR&C member Brian Powell of Sounds Divine DJ hosts the monthly event. Some of our members attended and had a great time in support! Congrats to Robin Ellis & Mouse! on winning Best in Class!  Devotion Shared by Dan Castellini
“In the mid-1920s, Chevrolet had Ford on the ropes. Henry Ford had replaced his Model T with the Model A in 1928, but during the transitional period at Ford, Chevrolet was putting the finishing touches on an engine that would quickly make the Model A outdated. Since 1914, Chevrolet had used the same basic engine for its cars, a four-cylinder platform that didn’t have the power or speed to satisfy a new generation of car drivers. To challenge the Model A, Chevrolet needed something new, exciting, and affordable. The heads of General Motors opted for innovation over style, an inexpensive car that was technologically superior. Chevrolet had been working on a new six-cylinder for several years and had slated it to debut in 1928. The engine would be quieter, smoother, and more powerful than the fours. Their new cars had even been designed with extended bodies and chassis fit for the longer engines, but GM management hesitated, fearing their motor had not been tested enough to ensure reliability. The top brass argued that major issues would damage the company’s reputation. Thus as Ford won the nation’s heart with the Model A, Chevrolet continued perfecting the new six so it would be completely ready for the 1929 Chevrolet AC International model. The new Chevy was an immediate sensation. The car’s lines were clean with a modern edge, it came in ten body styles and a myriad of colors, and the price was basically the same as a Ford. But what caught everyone’s attention was the engine advertised as “A six for the price of a four,” a promise most consumers believed impossible. When potential buyers examined the power plant, many noticed something the company’s engineers hadn’t even thought about: The visible bolts holding the motor together looked just like the ones used on woodstoves. Thus the public and press soon began calling the 194-cubic-inch engine the Stovebolt Six. The nickname stuck. The new Chevy had fifty horsepower, ten more than Ford’s A. Much of the engine was anything but revolutionary—the traditional splash method was used for lubrication, there were only three main bearings, and the cast-iron pistons were very heavy. But the 20 percent extra horsepower and additional two cylinders revved up sales. Within fourteen months, more than a million Stovebolt Sixes were on the road, paving the way for Chevrolet to become America’s number one car seller. By 1932, Chevy had forced Ford to develop a new low-priced V-8 and put the Model A out to pasture. But there was more to the story. By the mid-1930s, the Stovebolt was considered one of the most reliable power plants in the world. So rather than develop new V motors, as others were doing, or adding cylinders to create a straight-eight, Chevy’s engineers kept improving what they had. They made the engine easier to service, upped the number of main bearings, improved lubrication, and increased compression. By 1937, the company had doubled the engine’s horsepower. Two years later, Chevy could point to a decade of unequaled performance. The Stovebolt’s reliability brought satisfied customers back to the dealerships when it was time to trade in their old Chevys for new ones. In 1953, Chevrolet dropped the Stovebolt name, but what was often called the Blue Flame engine was a direct descendant of the 1929 engine. When Chevy introduced their modern V-8 in 1955, the six continued as the dominant power plant for their cars through 1988. The engineers who in 1929 hoped their power plant would last ten years couldn’t have imagined that the engine’s reliability would be counted on for almost six more decades. Truly, the Stovebolt Six was Chevy’s workhorse of the twentieth century. SHIFTING GEARS Introduced in 1929, the Chevrolet Stovebolt Six engine powered American vehicles through 1988. It continued to be used in some General Motors assembly plants outside the United States until 2002. The original Stovebolt produced 46 horsepower. The final American version used by Pontiac claimed 255 horsepower. Even though now it is often viewed as a dependable but pedestrian engine used in unexciting sedans and trucks, the Blue Flame version of the Stovebolt Six was Chevy’s only available power plant during the first two years of Corvette production. + SPIRITUAL TUNE-UP Faith can be the most wonderful driving force in our lives and stronger than anything cast in iron. After two thousand years of service, it is still the engine that drives a Christian’s life. Faith is understandable, straightforward, and powerful. It can be enhanced with study and experience, but the essence remains the same. God is always with us. We don’t have to look for him only in a church—he is with us in our homes, at our jobs, and even in our cars. He inhabits those who have surrendered to Christ! He is reliable and steady. His support and love never wavers. The message Jesus presented in his parables and through his actions works the same today as it did then; it hasn’t changed. Faith is believing in a God who helps us power through all of life’s challenges and is the most reliable force in our lives.” — Geared-Up Faith for Classic Car Buffs: Devotions to Help You Reflect, Recharge, and Restore by Ace Collins INLAND EMPIRE CHRISTIAN RODS & CUSTOMS
Minutes of Meeting June 11, 2023 Shawn (President) & Mouse! Saunders Nick (VP) & Kat Savala Tom & Sylvia Aragon Dan & Gloria Castellini David, Yenabid, Ruby & Audrey Desmarais Robin & Sheri Ellis Bob & Patti Kreiss Michael McClellan Bryan Powell Robert (Father) & Brian Scott Shawn opened the meeting with prayer at 2:36 pm on June 11th at Angie’s Family Restaurant in Hemet. Visitors Robert (Father) & Brian Scott. There was no Treasurer’s Report due to Doug Geer recovering from his accident. UPCOMING EVENTS – Presented by Nick Main Event: Shawn moved the “My City Youth Center Classic Car Show” on Saturday, June 24th, 10am to 4 pm, be our Main Event, Kat seconded, and the motion was carried. Local Event – Riverside Area: Bob’s Big Boy Car Show Cruise-in on , Saturday, June 17th from 4-7pm, 3521 Hamner Ave. in Norco; Kat moved, Bryan seconded, and approved. Local Event – Hemet Area: Perris SkyDive at the Perris Airport on Sunday, July 2nd at 4-7pm; Bryan moved, Dan seconded, and approved. DEVOTION Our Meeting Devotion was given by Dan taken from the book “ Devotions for Car Enthusiasts. OLD BUSINESS Our May Meeting was canceled due to double car breakdowns by President and VP. Those members who were at the Magnolia Church Potluck had a great time and were able to express our appreciation to Pastor Montia for allowing us to hold our club meetings at their church. Potential new member Rick Perez (from Magnolia Church). Show & Go Car Show held May 5&6 in Riverside was a great car show as always. Tuxies: Bob Kreiss attended on Friday, June 9th Benedict Castle: Held May 21st Shawn and Mouse along with Dan and Gloria attended. Destinations Smokehouse & Eatery: Several Club Members attended Saturday, June 4th, in Hemet. Angie’s Diner: “Classic Car & Hot Rod Evening Cruise-In” on Friday, May 26th. Bryan was the DJ. There will be another Car Show this month. Boys Burger Friday Night Cruise-In on May 26th ended up being canceled so Shawn & Mouse cruised on over to the Jack in the Box Cruise-In that same evening. NEW BUSINESS My City Youth Center Classic Car Show: It’s not too late to register. Flyers for this event were passed out to members present. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 145 N Tahquitz Avenue, Hemet. Volunteers are needed to help at 8 am. Our newly printed CR&C Club flyers will be given out at our next meeting or the next car show. Shawn reported that he was offered by Dave Smith a position on the International CR&C Board which he has accepted. He reported that per International Board each CR&C Chapter may design their own t-shirts, but the design must be approved by International and must have “tm” on our logo. Our next meeting will be Sunday, July 9th at 2pm and will be held at Magnolia Church located at 8351 Magnolia Ave. in Riverside. Devotion- Shawn Snacks – Nick & Kat Birthdays: Russ Ritenour Anniversaries: Garey & Terri Ford on June 22nd (53 years) Buy, Sale& Trade was held. Mouse – pray for our Car Club as we share the Gospel and invite more people to join our club. Pray for all of our prodigals along with friends and family that need Salvation. Pray for our Country! Closing prayer was held and the meeting was adjourned at 4:20 pm. |
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