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SIGNIFICANT DATES IN THE HISTORY OF CORVAIRS OF NEW MEXICO
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=1959=
Jul 7 First day of production of the 1960 Corvair.
Oct 2 Corvair introduced to the public. Considered CORVAIR BIRTHDAY.
1960 through 1964 Corvairs are considered "Early" models.
=1961=
General Motors offers two turbocharged cars this year:
Oldsmobile's 1962 "F-85 Cutlass" with turbocharged V-8 engine and
Corvair's 1962 "Monza Spyder" with 150-HP turbocharged flat-6 engine.
=1963=
(Fall) Introduction of 1964 Corvairs with improved rear suspension. It is
still a "swing axle" but has a transverse leaf spring for significantly
improved handling. The "Spyder" is now its own model, no longer part of
the "Monza" models. Some feel the 1964s are the "best" early models.
=1964=
(Fall) Introduction of redesigned Corvairs with independent rear suspension.
"Spyder" name dropped. "Corsa" name introduced, available with either
a 180-HP turbo engine or a 4-carburetor 140-HP engine.
1965 through 1969 Corvairs are considered "Late" models.
=1965=
(Fall) Introduction of the 1966 models, arguably the last Corvair with actual
improvements in design. Last year for 180-HP turbo engines.
Nov 30 Publication of "UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED" by Ralph Nader.
1) Some see the book as the main factor in the death of the Corvair.
2) It may be the reason GM didn't kill the Corvair until the 1969 model.
3) What killed the Corvair was the Ford Mustang, introduced April 1964.
=1966=
(Fall) For the 1967 model year the 140-HP engine is dropped. Later it is
reinstated due to popular demand. California models had "air pumps" to
comply with smog control regulations.
=1968=
All Corvairs had "air pumps" to comply with federal smog regulations.
Corvair air conditioners dropped due to the anti-smog air pumps.
=1969=
May 14 Last day of Corvair production.
Jul The Corvair Society of America (CORSA) is founded.
=1973=
May 17 Mark L. Morgan, a student at the University of New Mexico, leaves
notes on Corvair windshields in Albuquerque telling owners about the
national CORSA organization and about the nearest Corvair club:
Rocky Mountain CORSA in Denver.
Jun 19 Jim Pittman joins Rocky Mountain CORSA as the nearest Corvair club.
Sep 29 Jim joins National CORSA and gets back issues of the CORSA Quarterly.
=1974=
Mar 5 Pete Colburn writes to CORSA to obtain a list of all members in
New Mexico. He writes a letter to each member, asking if they'd
like to get together to form a Corvair Club.
Mar 9 Jim phones Pete Colburn and they discuss starting a Corvair club.
Other New Mexico CORSA members contact Pete.
Mar 17 Pete Colburn organizes a meeting of several local Corvair owners on
a Sunday at the large adobe house of Carl Johnson on Griegos Road NW
in Albuquerque. Those attending agree to hold a formal meeting to set
up a Corvair club the following month. Attending the March meeting:
Carl Johnson, Pete Colburn, Jim Pittman and a couple with a gray late
sedan with air conditioning and 175x13 Michelin-ZX tires. There are
several others at this meeting, but no one preserved a complete list.
Apr 10 The first formal meeting of a group of Corvair enthusiasts is held on
a Wednesday at the home of Pete Colburn's parents. We agree to start a
Corvair club and name it CORVAIRS OF NEW MEXICO. Our first president is
Mark Morgan who is a UNM student. Club dues are set at $ 5 per year.
Those present at this first formal meeting were:
Apr 1974 JOINED CNM >>===> Francis Boydston
Apr 1974 JOINED CNM >>===> Pete Colburn
Apr 1974 JOINED CNM >>===> Rick Grable
Apr 1974 JOINED CNM >>===> Dale Housley
Apr 1974 JOINED CNM >>===> Carl Johnson
Apr 1974 JOINED CNM >>===> Mark Morgan
Apr 1974 JOINED CNM >>===> Jim Pittman
Apr 1974 JOINED CNM >>===> Duncan Puett
Apr 23 Second Club meeting - We meet at Duncan Puett's shop in the Albuquerque
south valley. We see some of Duncan's Corvair-powered race cars.
May 7 Third Club meeting - We meet at ED BLACK'S CHEVROLET on San Mateo NE.
Our sponsor there is Milton Sanchez, an award-winning Chevrolet salesman.
Aug 1974 JOINED CNM >>===> Sylvan Zuercher
Sep 1974 JOINED CNM >>===> Bill Reider
Oct 1 Francis Boydston organizes a Corvair car show at Winrock Shopping Center.
Oct 18 The First CNM Car Show "under the pyramid" at Winrock Shopping Center.
Dec 1974 JOINED CNM >>===> Hector Gongora
Dec 1974 JOINED CNM >>===> Steve Gongora
Dec 1974 JOINED CNM >>===> Elliott "Bud" Knapp
Dec 1974 JOINED CNM >>===> Joel Nash
Dec 19 Mark Morgan puts together and mails out our first newsletter, a special
"Christmas Issue" whose cover date is January 1975. It is Vol 1 Nr 1.
Who were the original officers during 1974 and 1975?
Mark Morgan recalls that he became president in 1974 mostly by default.
Steve Gongora acted as Vice-President although he wasn't elected.
Dirk Coffman acted as Treasurer. When he quit, Mark got his friend
Larry Saunders to take the job. Jim remembers that Pete wanted to run
things, but the rest of us didn't vote for him, so he more or less
drifted away from the Club. Jim also remembers that when Mark left
Albuquerque to go on duty with the Navy, Pete suggested that he and
Jim take over editing the Newsletter. Jim was not interested in editing
a newsletter at that time, nor would he have wanted to be a co-editor.
=1975=
Jan 24 The February 1975 issue of the newsletter is mailed.
Feb 24 The March 1975 issue of the newsletter is mailed.
Mar 4 Our 13th club meeting is at HOUSE OF COVERS, Hector & Steve Gongora.
Mar 17 1st Anniversary
Jul 1975 JOINED CNM >>===> LeRoy Rogers
Aug 22-23-24 Western Division Mini-Convention in Denver
Oct 7 We hold our first formal elections for club officers:
* President: Sylvan Zuercher
* Vice-president: Joel Nash
* Secretary/treasurer: Steve Gongora
Dec Jim puts together a survey questionnaire and distributs it to the
members. There were few responses.
Dec 30 We have an Executive Meeting to plan future club activities. Attending:
Sylvan Zuercher, Joel Nash, Steve Gongora, Francis Boydston, Jim Pittman
Mark Morgan continues to edit and publish our newsletter until
he graduates from UNM and goes on active duty with the Navy.
=1976=
Jan 1976 JOINED CNM >>===> James Giblin
Feb 3 Bill Reider: tech talk on distributors
Mar 17 2nd Anniversary
Apr 6 Glen Thompson takes over as newsletter editor, May 1976 issue
May 5 We meet at Ed Black's Chevrolet, Used Cars offices meeting room
May ? The club has a high-speed trip to Bandelier via Madrid and Cerillos
Jul 1976 JOINED CNM >>===> Tarmo Sutt
Jul 1976 JOINED CNM >>===> Mike Stickler
Aug 13-15 The club's second car show at Winrock Center
July: Members of CNM and Rocky Mountain CORSA of Denver organize a meeting for
Corvair owners in the southwest. Although not called by that name, this
is considered the first TRI-STATE event and is held in Montrose, CO.
=1977=
(1977-Jan-01) Club dues are increased to $ 7 per year
May 1977 JOINED CNM >>===> Jerry Goffe
Mar 17 3rd Anniversary
=1978=
Jan Jim becomes newsletter editor with the Jan-Feb 1978 issue, Vol 4, Nr 1
Mar 17 4th Anniversary
Dec 6 Club members want a new name for the newsletter. Names are proposed
Dec 8 The club has the first of several dinners at the Bella Vista Restaurant
=1979=
March By popular vote, the newsletter is named ENCHANTED CORVAIRS (Vol.5 Nr.3)
Mar 7 George Brazil talks about his Corvair Spyder and its high performance
Mar 17 5th Anniversary
Apr 29 The club's third (and last) car show at Winrock Center
May 20 The club participates in a car show held at the Fairgrounds
Jun 6 George Morin: tech talk on idler pulley repair
Sep 5 Ike Meissner: tech talk on water in gasoline
Sep 23 The club participates in the New Mexico State Fair Car Show
=1980=
Jan 24 Ike Meissner dies after a traffic accident in his Greenbrier
Mar 17 6th Anniversary
Apr 2 Bill Reider: tech talk on carburetor synchronization
Apr The newsletter starts transition from typewriter to Apple II computer
May 7 Bill Reider: tech talk on ignition, distributors
May 30 First issue of the newsletter (Vol.6 Nr.6) to be edited with Apple II
Jun 4 Bill Reider: tech talk on turbo mufflers, part numbers
Aug 6 We have a speaker on the city's proposed auto emissions inspections
Dec 3 Robin DeVore: tech talk on Powerglide transmissions
=1981=
Jan 7 Robin DeVore: tech talk on carpets
Feb 4 Robin DeVore: tech talk on alternators, generators
Mar 4 Someone gives a tech talk on Corvair suspension
Mar 17 7th Anniversary
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: Our Friendly Dragon Pours Honey on a Police Car
Apr 1 Someone gives a tech talk on slalom/autocross insurance
Apr 22 The board discusses raising dues
Jun 3 There's no one with a key at Ed Black's so we meet outdoors
(1981-Jul-01) Club dues increased: $10 per year
Aug 5 The club discusses attending the CORSA Convention in Denver
Aug 19 The board discusses the "100% CORSA" question
Aug 23 Economy Run trip to VERY LARGE ARRAY radio telescope near Socorro
Sep 2 Bob Philips: tech talk on body work
Oct 7 Someone gives a tech talk on city zoning laws
Nov 4 George Morin: tech talk on fuel gauge
Dec 2 CNM is incorporated in the state of New Mexico
Dec 2 George Morin: tech talk on ignition
=1982=
Jan 6 Bill Reider: tech talk on carburetors
Feb 3 Knighton: tech talk on cams
Feb 1982 JOINED CNM >>===> Jack Bryan
Mar 3 Bob Philips: tech talk on painting
Mar 17 8th Anniversary
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: Cover Showed Rare Corvair-Only Parts
Apr 7 Bob Wilson: tech talk on cylinder heads
May 5 Jim Saunders: tech talk on filters
Jun 2 Bill Reider: tech talk on carburetors
Jul 7 Dan Mowery: tech talk on upholstery
Aug 4 George Morin: tech talk on steering gear
Aug 1982 JOINED CNM >>===> Robert Gold
Sep 1 LeRoy Rogers shows 35mm slides from the Syracuse CORSA Convention
Oct 2 The club makes a trip to Trinity site near Tularosa
Oct 6 Someone gives a tech talk on license plates
Nov 3 George Morin, Bill Reider: tech talk on rear axles
Dec 1 Someone gives a tech talk on brakes
=1983=
Jan 5 George Morin: tech talk on cylinder heads
Feb 2 DeWolf: tech talk on speedometers
Feb 16 The club makes a bid to CORSA for the 1987 Convention
Mar 2 Bob Williams: tech talk on batteries
Mar 17 9th Anniversary
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: Cover: Automotive Smorgasbord.
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: New Member: Tom Joad (Played by Henry Fonda)
Apr 6 Kelly Transmissions: tech talk on Corvair transmissions
Apr 20 The board discusses club insurance and the 1987 Convention
Apr 24 Rallymaster Bill Reider puts on a CNM sports car rally
May 4 Jim Pittman: tech talk on shifter bushing repair
May 1983 JOINED CNM >>===> Chuck Vertrees
May 22 The club participates in a NMCCC Car Show
Jun 1 We have some 35mm filmstrips on Corvairs from General Motors
Jun 12 Sylvan Zuercher puts on a club Economy Run
Jul 6 Ratification of the Constitution of Corvairs of New Mexico v.1.0
Jul 6 George Morin: tech talk on Lakewood '64 suspension
Jul The CORSA Convention is in Seattle
Aug 10 Jerry Goffe shows 35mm slides from the Seattle Convention
Aug 20 Club trip to the Chama NM to Antonito CO narrow gauge railroad
Sep 7 LeRoy Rogers shows 35mm slides on the Seattle Convention
Oct 5 Jim Pittman shows 35mm slides on the Chama narrow gauge railroad
Nov 2 John Haynes shows 35mm slides on the NMCCC Car Show
Dec 7 Someone gives a tech talk on tires
Dec 1983 JOINED CNM >>===> John McMahan
Dec 8 The club has a Christmas dinner party
=1984=
Jan 4 George Morin: tech talk on seals
Feb 1 Dave Clauson: tech talk on turbochargers
Mar 7 Steve Gongora: tech talk on upholstery
Mar 17 10th Anniversary
Mar 18 Corvairs of New Mexico 10th birthday party
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: Jigsaw Puzzle Picture of Corvair
Apr 4 Jim Pittman gives a preview of the upcoming club rally
Apr 8 Rallymasters Bill Reider & Jim Pittman put on CNM sports car rally
May 2 The club has GM Movies on 1961 Corvairs driving through Central America
Jun 20 The club participates in a NMCCC Car Show
Jul 8 The club has an "Econorun" to Bandelier National Monument
Aug 1 George Morin: tech talk on throttle bar
Sep 4 No key to Ed Black's, so another meeting under the stars
Sep 9 The club tours the Atomic Museum at Kirtland AFB
Oct 3 Bill McClellan: tech talk on welding
Oct 7 The club has an "Aspencade" to the Santa Fe ski basin
Nov 7 Jerry Goffe shows 35mm slides from England, Scotland, Ireland
Dec 5 A GM Movie: The Methodical Man (1960 Corvair introduction)
Dec 8 The club has its annual Christmas dinner party
=1985=
Feb 6 Our program: video on Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg
Feb 10 The club has a Garage Tour
Mar 6 Clark's Corvair Parts 35mm slide & video tape presentation
Mar 17 11th Anniversary
Mar 24 The club has a car display
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: Cover: NASA Space Shuttle
Apr 3 George Morin: tech talk on synthetic rubber reproduced parts
Apr 21 The club participates in a Z-Club sports car rally
May 5 The club attends the Albuquerque Museum / NMCCC Car Show
May 19 The club has a caravan to the Jemez Mountains
May 26 Z-Club sports car road rally
Jun 5 The club tours Ed Black's new car showroom
Jun 16 The club has an "Econorun" to Elephant Butte
Jul 3 The club has a Santa Fe dinner meeting
Aug 7 Our program: The Great American Race 1984; Clark's on TV
Sep 4 The club makes a group order for fire extinguishers
Sep 28 The club participates in a Swap Meet at the city yards
Oct 2 Howard Bryan: a talk on filming a Lakewood commercial
Nov 1985 JOINED CNM >>===> Larry Blair
Dec 4 DMV speakers on the city's seat belt law and on getting a title
Dec 10 The club has its Christmas dinner party
=1986=
Jan 8 George Morin: tech talk on nickel-plating. Films: drinking, accidents
Feb 5 Clark's 35mm slide & video tape presentation on interior restoration
Mar 5 Chuck Rumschlag, THE COLOR WORKS: restoring old cars
Mar 17 12th Anniversary
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: The cover was printed "backwards"
Apr 19 The first great balloon photo session with Corvairs
Apr 20 Bill Hector & Chuck Vertrees put on a "Blue-Gray" CNM sports car rally
May 7 George Morin: reproduced rubber parts. AAA representative sales talk
May 18 Albuquerque Museum / NMCCC Car Show
Jun 4 Bill Reider: tech talk on car photography
Jun ? The 2nd TRI-STATE, Montrose, Colorado. Sponsor CNM
Jul 2 Jim Pittman: 35mm slides from CNM events
Jul 13 We have an "Econorun" to El Moro (Inscription Rock)
Aug 6 Jerry Goffe: video from the Meet at Montrose, Colorado
Nov 1 The club has a Santa Fe dinner meeting
Dec 3 Bill Reider sponsors a photo contest. We visit Ed Black's showroom
Dec 6 At our Christmas dinner party we propose an IKE MEISSNER AWARD
=1987=
Jan 7 Mark Morgan (on active duty with the Navy) visits us
Feb 4 Our program is a Video: Car Ads from the Fifties
Mar 4 LeRoy Rogers conducts our first auction to raise money
Mar 17 13th Anniversary
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: Collection of April Tech Tips for Saving Energy
Apr 1 Len Skully: tech talk on etching VIN on glass
May 6 Bill Reider: tech talk on distributors
May xx The 3rd TRI-STATE, Ouray, Colorado. Sponsor RMC
Jun 3 Jerry Goffe: video from the Meet at at Ouray, Colorado
Jun 3 LeRoy Rogers conducts our second auction money-maker
Jun 14 Club has an "Econorun" to Carrizozo, Valley of Fires State Park
Aug 9 The club has another Santa Fe dinner meeting
Sep 2 LeRoy Rogers conducts an auction
Oct 7 George DeClerque: tech talk on powder painting
Oct 1987 JOINED CNM >>===> H. C. "Lube" Lubert
Nov 4 Our program consists of rather poor quality Corvair videos
Dec 2 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Bill Hector
=1988=
Jan 6 Our speaker is J. Compton of Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Feb 3 LeRoy Rogers conducts an auction
(1988-Mar-01) Club dues increased: $12 for 12 months - $25 for 26 months
Mar 2 At our birthday party, our speaker is "Mark Twain"
Mar 17 14th Anniversary
Apr 6 Bruce Phillips: tech talk on paint
Apr 24 East mountains: CNM sports car rally
May 4 Bill Reider: tech talk on tune-ups
May xx The 4th TRI-STATE, Canon City, Colorado. Sponsor PPCC
Jun 1 Jerry Goffe: video from the Meet at Canon City, Colorado
Jul 6 LeRoy Rogers conducts an auction
Aug 3 Our program is a video: "Secrets of Master Mechanic"
Sep 7 Sylvan Zuercher: tech talk on carburetor overhaul
Sep 17 Club has an "Econorun" to Las Vegas, Montezuma Castle, Fort Union
Dec 7 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Jerry Goffe
=1989=
Jan 1989 JOINED CNM >>===> Wendell Walker
Mar Our newsletter is a special 15th anniversary edition
Mar 17 15th Anniversary
Mar 1 Mr Stapp: tech talk on carbon monoxide, oxygenated fuels
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: 1965 Mustang on the Cover
Apr 5 Auction
Apr 23 CNM sports car rally
May 3 Member Tom Martin tells us about an FBI case
Jun 7 Terry Hanson: tech talk on performance tires
DATE? The 5th TRI-STATE, Red River, New Mexico. Sponsor CNM
Jul 5 We have a video on the Meet at Red River
Aug 2 The Great Newsletter Debate
Sep 6 Frank Skidmore: tech talk on Old Age
Sep 10 Sylvan's "Econorun" to Doc Long picnic area in the Sandias
Nov 1989 JOINED CNM >>===> Robert McBreen
Dec 6 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: LeRoy Rogers
Dec 6 Sylvan Zuercher takes on the Treasurer job
=1990=
Feb 1990 JOINED CNM >>===> Frank Stadler
Mar 17 16th Anniversary
Jun 6 The 6th TRI-STATE, Durango, Colorado. Sponsor RMC
Aug 1990 JOINED CNM >>===> Mary Lou & Mark Martinek
Aug 19 Sylvan Zuercher "Econorun" to El Morro, Grants, Mining Museum
Oct 1990 JOINED CNM >>===> Debbie & Dennis Pleau
Nov 21 Bill Reider suggests we provide a "New Member Packet" to new members
Dec 5 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Jim Pittman
=1991=
Mar 17 17th Anniversary
Apr 3 Bill Reider distributes copies of "THE CARE & FEEDING OF YOUR CORVAIR"
Jun 5 The 7th TRI-STATE, Gunnison, Colorado. Sponsor PPCC
Aug 11 Club "Econorun" to Quarai and Estancia with lunch at the Co-Op
Dec 4 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Sylvan Zuercher
=1992=
(1992-Jan-01) Club dues increased: $15 for 12 months - $30 for 26 months
Mar Ed Black's Chevrolet is being sold to Casa Chevrolet (Ken & Cindy Johns)
Mar 17 18th Anniversary
Apr 5 Dennis Pleau: CNM sports car rally in Rio Rancho
May 6 The 8th TRI-STATE, Las Vegas, New Mexico. Sponsor CNM
May 30 Club "Econorun" to Fort Union
May 1992 JOINED CNM >>===> Oliver Scheflow
Jun 28 CNM members help move cars from Ed Black's to Casa Chevrolet
Aug 5 Meeting at CASA CHEVROLET
Oct 1992 JOINED CNM >>===> Hurley Wilvert
Oct 1992 JOINED CNM >>===> Jon Anderson
Nov 1992 JOINED CNM >>===> Walter Huntoon
Dec 2 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Bill Reider
=1993=
Mar 17 19th Anniversary
Apr 7 We received a letter from CORSA asking us to bid on the 1996 Convention
May 5 The 9th TRI-STATE, Alamosa, Colorado. Sponsor RMC
Aug 3 Debbie Pleau presents our bid to CORSA for the 1996 Convention.
Aug 3 The theme will be "Vairs in the Air" and the location Albuquerque, NM
Oct 11 First committee meeting at Pleau residence to plan the 1996 Convention
Dec 1 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Steve Gongora
=1994=
Jan 1994 JOINED CNM >>===> Mark Domzalski
Mar 17 20th Anniversary
Apr 17 Chuck Vertrees: Photo Rally on "South 14"
May 4 The 10th TRI-STATE, Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Sponsor PPCC
July 10 CNM "Econorun" to Mountainair and Quarai
Nov **** David Huntoon
Dec 7 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Mike Stickler
=1995=
Mar 17 21st Anniversary
May 3 The 11th TRI-STATE, Red River Rendezvous II, Red River, NM. Sponsor CNM
Oct 15 Chuck Vertrees: Test run the Photo Rally for the 1996 CORSA Convention
Dec 6 New meeting room at CASA CHEVROLET
Dec 9 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Chuck Vertrees
=1996=
Jan First mention of "Virtual Vairs" in our newsletter.
Mar 17 22nd Anniversary
Apr 14 Chuck Vertrees: Test run the Photo Rally for the 1996 CORSA Convention
May 1 The 12th TRI-STATE, Montrose, Colorado. Sponsor RMC
May Board meeting: discuss setting up a club web page - who can do it?
Jun 5 "VAIRS IN THE AIR" CORSA Convention, Albuquerque, NM
Sep 14 First CNM cleanup of our mile of Old Route 66. Ollie Scheflow
Nov ? Complete our report on the 1996 CORSA Convention
Dec 7 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Debbie Pleau
=1997=
Mar First mention of CORSA's Home Page in our newsletter.
Mar 17 23rd Anniversary
Jun 17 The 13th TRI-STATE, Gunnison, Colorado. Sponsor PPCC
Aug 25 Francis Boydston died, age 76
Sep 17 The board discusses a FRANCIS BOYDSTON AWARD - "Saint Francis of Corvair"
Dec 6 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Mark Domzalski
=1998=
Mar 17 24th Anniversary
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: Tech Tips from Bubba's Garage
May 6 The 14th TRI-STATE, Lake City, Colorado. Sponsor CNM
May 6 BOYDSTON AWARD: Jim Pittman /// CNM
Dec 6 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Wendell Walker
=1999=
Mar 17 25th Anniversary
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: Campaign Promises of Political Hacks
Jun 2 The 15th TRI-STATE, Salida, Colorado. Sponsor RMC
Jun 2 BOYDSTON AWARD: Kay & Tarmo Sutt /// CNM
Jul 1999 JOINED CNM >>===> Richard Foster
Nov 1999 JOINED CNM >>===> Douglas Gadomski
Dec 1 Our last meeting at CASA CHEVROLET
Dec 5 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Dennis Pleau
During 1999 the newsletter transitions from Apple II to Macintosh computer
=2000=
Jan 5 Our first meeting at GALLES CHEVROLET. Sponsor: Joe Trujillo
Jan 5 Dennis Pleau announces he has set up CNM's official web site
Jan 5 Sometime during 2000 Jim Pittman started his "Newsletter" web page
Feb 2000 JOINED CNM >>===> John Dinsdale
Mar 17 26th Anniversary
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: A Poem For Springge - by - Sir Geoffrey
May 3 The 16th TRI-STATE, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sponsor CNM
May 3 BOYDSTON AWARD: Sylvan Zuercher /// CNM
Jun 2000 JOINED CNM >>===> Richard Finch
Dec 3 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Rita Gongora
Dec 6 Steve Gongora assumes the maintenance of CNM's official web site
=2001=
Jan 2001 JOINED CNM >>===> John Wiker
Mar 17 27th Anniversary
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: Spelling Checker Poem
May 19 The 17th TRI-STATE, Manitu Springs, Colorado. Sponsor PPCC
May 19 BOYDSTON AWARD: Ruth & Steve Goodman /// Rocky Mountain CORSA
Jun 2001 JOINED CNM >>===> Gordon Johnson
Aug 2001 JOINED CNM >>===> Steve Johnson
Oct 3 SPECIAL AWARD: Mark Domzalski - for service as CORSA President
Dec 2 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Oliver Scheflow
=2002=
Mar 17 28th Anniversary
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: Etch-A-Sketch Tech Support
May 18 The 18th TRI-STATE, Grand Junction, Colorado. Sponsor RMC
May 18 BOYDSTON AWARD: Rita & Steve Gongora /// CNM
Jul 2002 JOINED CNM >>===> Kevin Sullivan
Aug 2002 JOINED CNM >>===> Larry Hickerson
Dec 2002 JOINED CNM >>===> Roger Pape
Dec (Note: the Meissner Award was postponed until March 2003)
=2003=
Mar 09 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Anne Mae Gold
Mar 17 29th Anniversary
APRIL FOOL FEATURES: Encrypted Cover Captions. Story: Leaves As Mulch
May 2003 JOINED CNM >>===> John Myers
May 31 The 19th TRI-STATE, Raton, New Mexico. Sponsor CNM
May 31 BOYDSTON AWARD: Bill Reider /// CNM
Aug 2003 JOINED CNM >>===> Ray Trujillo
=2004=
Mar 17 30th Anniversary
Mar 27 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Larry Blair
May 22 The 20th TRI-STATE, Cripple Creek, Colorado. Sponsor PPCC
May 22 BOYDSTON AWARD: Ben Benzel /// Pikes Peak Corvair Club
Jun 2 Ratification of the Constitution of Corvairs of New Mexico v.2.0
=2005=
Mar 17 31st Anniversary
Mar 26 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Robert Gold
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: Maxims For Test Pilots
May 21 The 21st TRI-STATE, Ouray, Colorado. Sponsor RMC
May 21 BOYDSTON AWARD: Wendell Walker /// CNM
Jul 30 Enchanted Corvairs: First Place, CORSA 2005 Chapter Newsletter Awards
Oct 2005 JOINED CNM >>===> Vickie & Pat Hall
Oct 20 This newsletter web page had been accessed 3,189 times since 20-Feb-2001
Oct 20 Average hits 2005 = 683 /year 22 /month 13 /week 2 /day
=2006=
Jan 2006 JOINED CNM >>===> Dan Palmer
Mar 1 Our last meeting at GALLES CHEVROLET. We left Galles due to continual
problems with parking, occasional problems with availability of the
meeting room, and always, the steep stairway to the second floor.
Mar 17 32nd Anniversary
Mar 18 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Tarmo Sutt
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: Flying Saucers in Tularosa by Richard Finch
Apr 5 Our first meeting at HIGHLAND SENIOR CENTER location, 131 Monroe NE
Apr 8 CNM "Econorun" to Madrid
Jun 03 The 22nd TRI-STATE, Montrose, Colorado. Sponsor CNM
Jun 08 BOYDSTON AWARD: LeRoy Rogers /// CNM
Sep 2006 JOINED CNM >>===> Dick Cochran
Oct 20 This newsletter web page had been accessed 1,690 times since 20-Oct-2005
Oct 20 Average hits 2006 = 1,690 /year 141 /month 32 /week 5 /day
Dec 2006 JOINED CNM >>===> Art Gold
=2007=
Jan 3 Version 1 of the Newsletter CD is available
Mar 10 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: David Huntoon
Mar 17 33rd Anniversary
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: Road Test of Ford GT by "Windy" Walker
May 19 The 23rd TRI-STATE, Monte Vista, Colorado. Sponsor PPCC
May 19 BOYDSTON AWARD: John Koll /// Pikes Peak Corvair Club
Oct 20 This newsletter web page had been accessed 2,201 times since 20-Oct-2006
Oct 20 Average hits 2007 = 2,201 /year 183 /month 42 /week 6 /day
=2008=
Jan 29 A survey was published in the February newsletter. Six people responded
Mar 15 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Heula Pittman
Mar 17 34th Anniversary
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: The New CNM Airline with Enron-Green Paint
Apr 5 Chuck Vertrees: CNM sports car rally
May 16 The 24th TRI-STATE, Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Sponsor RMC
May 17 BOYDSTON AWARD: Debbie & Dennis Pleau /// PPCC and CNM
Jun 2008 JOINED CNM >>===> Fred Riggs II
Jun 2008 JOINED CNM >>===> Curtis L Shimp
Jun 2008 JOINED CNM >>===> Tommie Anderson
(2008-Jul-02) Club dues increased: $25 for 12 months - $50 for 26 months
Aug 2008 JOINED CNM >>===> Russ McDuffie
Oct 11 Chuck Vertrees: CNM "Econorun"
Oct 20 This newsletter web page had been accessed 3,322 times since 20-Oct-2007
Oct 20 Average hits 2008 = 3,322 /year 277 /month 64 /week 9 /day
=2009=
Jan 2009 JOINED CNM >>===> Darlene & Bill Darcy
Mar 7 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Ray Trujillo
Mar 14 Tour of THE COLOR WORKS, Los Lunas, NM
Mar 17 35th Anniversary
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: Tarmo's Motorcycle on Cover. Poem on New 1960 Compact Cars
May 14 40 years ago: the last day of Corvair production was 14 May 1969
May 29 50 years ago: the first day of production of the Corvair, 29 May 1959
May 29-30-31 The 25th TRI-STATE, Taos, New Mexico. Sponsor CNM
May 30 BOYDSTON AWARD: Pat Hall /// CNM
Aug 2009 JOINED CNM >>===> Alan Gold
Oct 2 -- Fifty years ago today the first Corvairs were displayed to the
public by Chevrolet dealers
Oct 20 This newsletter web page had been accessed 13,836 times since 20-Oct-2008
Oct 20 Average hits 2009 = 13,836 /year 1,153 /month 266 /week 38 /day
Dec 2009 JOINED CNM >>===> Larry Yoffee
Dec 18 Galles Chevrolet cannot formally sponsor CNM this year. Maybe next year?
We thank Galles Chevrolet for their sponsorship for many years
=2010=
Mar 17 36th Anniversary
Mar 21 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Ruth Boydston
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: Two Citroens on the Cover. Encounter in 1964: Ralph (Who?)
Apr 21 Open House at Galles Chevrolet / Galles Collision Center restoration shop
May 21-22-23 The 26th TRI-STATE, Canon City, Colorado. Sponsor PPCC
May 22 BOYDSTON AWARD: Garrie Fox /// Pikes Peak Corvair Club
Jun 25 Enchanted Corvairs: Third Place, CORSA 2010 Chapter Newsletter Awards
July Galles Chevrolet will no longer be able to sponsor Corvairs of New Mexico
Oct 20 This newsletter web page had been accessed 4,082 times since 20-Oct-2009
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=2011=
Jan 5 Version 2 of the Newsletter CD is available
Feb 2011 JOINED CNM >>===> Angela & Wesley Heiss
Mar 6 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Brenda Stickler [ This is the final MEISSNER AWARD ]
Mar 17 37th Anniversary
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: Left-right reversed, Photoshopped Rear Cover
Jun 3-4-5 The 27th TRI-STATE, Red River, New Mexico. Sponsor CNM
Jun 4 BOYDSTON AWARD: Chuck Vertrees /// CNM
Jul 6 Our first meeting at the NORTH DOMINGO BACA MULTIGENERATIONAL CENTER
Jul 30 Denver CORSA Convention. TARMO SUTT's red 1966 turbo Corsa convertible
was one of the concours stars.
Oct 20 This newsletter web page had been accessed 4,626 times since 20-Oct-2010
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=2012=
Jan 24 Version 3 of the Newsletter CD may now be ordered.
Feb 17 Mail our chapter report to CORSA. Don't mail $3.00 fees yet.
Mar 01 Deadline for CORSA's new chapter rule (requiring that chapters pay $3
per each non-CORSA member) has been postponed to a later date in 2012.
Mar 17 38th Anniversary -- TOMATO CAFE, Albuquerque
Mar 17 CNM MEMBERS OF THE YEAR AWARD: Heula & Jim Pittman
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: "Vair-iations on a Theme" -- modified Corvairs
Apr 22 "Spring Fling: Corvairs-only Car Show at Target, I-25 / Paseo del Norte
May 2012 JOINED CNM >>===> Joan & Murray Bruskin
May 2012 JOINED CNM >>===> Judy Jaramillo
May 18-19-20 The 28th TRI-STATE, Salida, Colorado. Sponsor RMC
May 19 BOYDSTON AWARD: Wilshire Family (Laura & Joan) /// Rocky Mountain CORSA
Jul 2012 JOINED CNM >>===> Kathryn & Douglas Gadomski
Jul 28 Enchanted Corvairs: First Place, CORSA 2012 Chapter Newsletter Awards
Aug 2012 JOINED CNM >>===> Connie & Floyde Adams
Oct 5-6-7 First "Hot Air & Corvairs" Balloon Fiesta event - Larry Yoffee
Oct 27 Aspencade to Ragsdale car collection - Los Alamos - Steve Gongora
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Nov 2012 JOINED CNM >>===> Ed Halpin
Dec 12 The 9th printing of "THE CARE & FEEDING OF YOUR CORVAIR"
=2013=
Mar 2013 JOINED CNM >>===> Everett (Allen) Greer
Mar 9 39th Anniversary -- TOMATO CAFE, Albuquerque
Mar 9 CNM MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD: Pat & Vickie Hall
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: "Word Search" -- Corvair Themes
Apr 13 Tour: Los Lunas, Abo, Mountainair, Quarai, Tijeras: Pat & Vickie Hall
Apr 28 "Spring Fling: Corvairs-only Car Show" at Target, I-25 / Paseo del Norte
May 2013 JOINED CNM >>===> Chloe & Becky Mullins
May 20 No advertising allowed on this web site.
May 20 End all Newsletter CD/DVD projects due to lack of interest.
May 31 & Jun 01-02 The 29th TRI-STATE, Cripple Creek, Colorado. Sponsor PPCC
Jun 01 BOYDSTON AWARD: Jon Anderson /// Pikes Peak Corvair Club
Sep 2013 JOINED CNM >>===> Brian E Rowe
Oct 20 This newsletter web page had been accessed 8,962 times since 20-Oct-2012
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=2014=
Jan 2014 JOINED CNM >>===> Terry Price
Mar 15 40th Anniversary
Mar 15 CNM MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD: John Wiker
Apr 2014 JOINED CNM >>===> Joel Yelich & Valerie Nye
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: "Curved Coins" -- United States Mint
May 30-31 & Jun 01 The 30th TRI-STATE was held in Chama, New Mexico. Sponsor CNM
May 31 BOYDSTON AWARD: John Wiker /// CNM
Aug 2014 JOINED CNM >>===> Anthony Berbig & Linda Soukup
Sep 2014 JOINED CNM >>===> Lisa & Dan Thompson
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=2015=
Feb 2015 JOINED CNM >>===> Mary Ellen & David Feasel
Mar 21 41st Anniversary
Mar 21 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Larry Yoffee
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: "CONVAIRS OF NEW MEXICO" Old Route 66 Sign
Apr 2015 JOINED CNM >>===> Carol & Larry Haynes
May 29-30-31 The 31st TRI-STATE, Durango, Colorado, Sponsor RMC
May 30 BOYDSTON AWARD: Eric Schakel /// RMC
Jul 1 Discuss possibility of 2017 CORSA Convention in New Mexico or Colorado
Aug 2015 JOINED CNM >>===> Fred Edeskuty & Brenda Edeskuty (former members)
Oct 20 This newsletter web page had been accessed 3,865 times since 20-Oct-2014
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=2016=
Feb 2016 JOINED CNM >>===> Lilian & Tim Shortle
Feb 2016 JOINED CNM >>===> Belinda & Victor Sanchez
Mar 12 42nd Anniversary
Mar 12 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Vickie Hall
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: Huffakar Monza, Alphabet Sentences, Say Goodbye, Stubby
Jun 03-04-05 The 32nd TRI-STATE, Montrose, Colorado, Sponsor PPCC
Jun 04 BOYDSTON AWARD: Ed Halpin /// PPCC and CNM and RMC
Oct 2016 JOINED CNM - Carl Clasmeyer
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=2017=
Feb 2017 JOINED CNM >>===> Natalie Robison
Mar 11 43rd Anniversary
Mar 11 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Pat Hall
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: STANDARD & METRIC WRENCH
Jun 2-3-4 The 33rd TRI-STATE, Taos, New Mexico, Sponsor CNM
Jun 03 BOYDSTON AWARD: Ray Trujillo /// CNM
Jul 2017 JOINED CNM >>===> Phil & Jenny Finch
Aug 2017 JOINED CNM >>===> David Hutchinson
Oct 2017 JOINED CNM >>===> Lilly & Ray Gonzales
Oct 20 This newsletter web page had been accessed 4,308 times since 20-Oct-2016
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=2018=
Jan 2018 JOINED CNM >>===> Mike Butler
Mar 10 44th Anniversary
Mar 10 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: John Wiker
Mar 10 SPECIAL AWARD: RITA & STEVE GONGORA for years of Bingo/Auction/Potlucks
APRIL FOOL FEATURE: "ANOTHER UNIVERSE" COVER
Apr 2018 JOINED CNM >>===> David & Janice Allin
May 2018 JOINED CNM >>===> Maggie & Bob Kitts
Jun 8-9-10 The 34th TRI-STATE, Crested Butte, Colorado, Sponsor RMC
Jun 10 BOYDSTON AWARD: Dale Nielsen /// RMC
Sep 05 Our last meeting at the NORTH DOMINGO BACA MULTIGENERATIONAL CENTER
Oct 03 Our first meeting at GALLES CHEVROLET at University & Candelaria NE
Oct 20 This newsletter web page had been accessed 3,186 times since 20-Oct-2017
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Nov 16 The four officers resign
Nov 25 Reorganization meeting: Will the club continue? What changes are needed?
Dec 05 Last meeting at Galles Chevrolet. Special election of new officers
Dec Linda Soukup distributes a survey questionnaire.
=2019=
Jan 05 First Saturday meeting: First Saturdays 10:00 AM. Highland Senior Center
Jan 16 First Board meeting with new Board members, Highland, 5:00 PM.
Feb 02 Second meeting at new time: First Saturday at 10:00 AM.
Feb 2019 JOINED CNM >>===> Lesha Kitts
Mar 16 45th Anniversary
Mar 16 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Terry Price
Mar 2019 JOINED CNM >>===> Terry Hall & Linda Rae Hall
Apr 2019 JOINED CNM >>===> William C Darcy & Darlene A Darcy
Apr 2019 JOINED CNM >>===> Conner M Siddell
May 17-18-19 The 35th TRI-STATE, Alamosa, Colorado, Sponsor PPCC
May 17-18-19 (PPCC cancelled the BOYDSTON AWARD this year.)
Jun 18 The 10th printing of "THE CARE & FEEDING OF YOUR CORVAIR" - Jim
Jun 2019 JOINED CNM >>===> Lloyd L Piatt
Oct 2019 JOINED CNM >>===> Josie & Leroy Alderete
Oct 2019 JOINED CNM >>===> Guadalupe & Jim Arellanes
Oct 2019 JOINED CNM >>===> Diane & Tony Lawler
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=2020=
Mar 07 46th Anniversary Party -- hints of the coming COVID-19 pandemic
Mar 07 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Jim Pittman
Mar 18 Cancel Board Meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Mar 2020 JOINED CNM >>===> Sui-Fong & David Neale
Apr 04 Cancel General Meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic
May 02 Cancel General Meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic
May 15 Postpone this year's TRI-STATE because of the COVID-19 pandemic
Jun 06 Hold General meeting in Mariposa Park with precautions for COVID-19
Jul 04 Hold General meeting in Mariposa Park with precautions for COVID-19
Jul 15 Board Meeting - our first meeting conducted via ZOOM
Aug 01 Hold General meeting in Mariposa Park with precautions for COVID-19
Aug 2020 JOINED CNM >>===> Gregory Nelson
Sep 2020 JOINED CNM >>===> James Richardson
Sep 05 Hold General meeting in Mariposa Park with precautions for COVID-19
Oct 03 Hold General meeting at Sawmill Market with precautions for COVID-19
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Oct 2020 JOINED CNM >>===> William Heil
Nov 07 Cancel General Meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Nov 18 Board meeting conducted via ZOOM
Dec 05 Cancel General Meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Dec 05 Cancel Christmas Party due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Dec 05 BOYDSTON AWARD: Not awarded this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic
=2021=
Jan 02 Cancel General Meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Feb 06 Cancel General Meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Feb 17 Board meeting conducted via ZOOM
Mar 06 General Meeting held at the Gongora residence at 1:00 PM.
Mar xx 47th Anniversary: Not celebrated this year due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar xx IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Not awarded this year
Apr 03 General Meeting held at the Gongora residence at 10:00 AM.
May 01 General Meeting held at the Gongora residence at 10:00 AM.
Jun 05 General Meeting held at the Gongora residence at 10:00 AM.
Jun 19 Econo-Run in the East mountains
Jul 2021 JOINED CNM >>===> Michael Hughes
Jul 2021 JOINED CNM >>===> Troy Ward
Jul 21 Board meeting conducted via ZOOM
Aug 07 General Meeting held at Highland Senior Center at 10:00 AM.
Aug 07 NMCCC Picnic is a tour to Galisteo, NM
Aug 2021 JOINED CNM >>===> Irv Brock
Oct 15-16-17 The 36th TRI-STATE, Albuquerque, postponed from 2020, Sponsor CNM
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Dec 11 Christmas Party at Mimi's Cafe
Dec 11 BOYDSTON AWARD: Terry Price /// CNM /// MOVE FROM TRI-STATE TO CHRISTMAS
=2022=
Feb 2022 RE-JOINED CNM >>===> Art Gold
Mar 12 48th Anniversary Party at Mimi's Cafe
Mar 12 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Not awarded this year
May 20-21-22 The 37th TRI-STATE Meet, Glenwood Springs, CO Rocky Mountain CORSA
Jul 2022 JOINED CNM >>===> Katie & Clifton Trujillo
Oct 20 This newsletter web page had been accessed 2,753 times since 20-Oct-2021
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Dec 17 Christmas Party
Dec 17 BOYDSTON AWARD: Not awarded this year
=2023=
Mar 18 49th Anniversary Party at "THE TOMATO CAFE"
Mar 18 IKE MEISSNER AWARD: Not awarded this year
May 19-20-21 The 38th TRI-STATE Meet, Salida, CO : Pikes Peak Corvair Club
Jun 2023 JOINED CNM >>===> Karen & Mike Piper
Jun 2023 JOINED CNM >>===> David Pierre
Jul 31 The August issue = Jim Pittman's last newsletter as editor
Aug 27 September issue == Greg Nelson's first newsletter as editor
Sep 2023 JOINED CNM >>===> Corbett Battaile
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Dec 09 Christmas Party
Dec xx BOYDSTON AWARD: ........ /// .....
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=2024=
Mar xx 50th Anniversary Party .......
Mar xx IKE MEISSNER AWARD: .......
May 17-18-19 The 39th TRI-STATE Meet, Las Vegas, New Mexico : Sponsor CNM
Oct 20 This newsletter web page had been accessed _____ times since 20-Oct-2023
Oct 20 Average hits 2024 = x,xxx /year xxx /month xxx /week xx /day
Dec xx Christmas Party
Dec xx BOYDSTON AWARD: ........ /// .....
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