The November 2021 newsletter - Text Version - error corrected 

Updated 02-Nov-2020 ==== Copyright (c) 2021 Corvairs of New Mexico      

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   November 2021 / VOLUME 47 / NUMBER 11 / ISSUE 554 
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First Place, Tony Fiore Memorial Chapter Newsletter Award, 2005 & 2012
Third Place, Tony Fiore Memorial Chapter Newsletter Award, 2010

EDITOR Jim Pittman

NEXT MEETING 	Regular Meeting: November 6th at 10:00 AM
  Highland Senior Center 131 Monroe St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

THIS MONTH
  What's Up Dave? ................................ David Huntoon
  Current Officers & Volunteers ...................... The Board
  Dues Due Dates .......................... Membership Committee
  October Regular Meeting ............................. Kay Sutt
  October Board Meeting ............................... Kay Sutt
  Christmas Charity: The Storehouse ................ Vickie Hall
  Final Thoughts ...................................... Kay Sutt
  Birthdays & Anniversaries ............... Membership Committee
  Tri-State, Trash Pickup, Car Council ............. Greg Nelson
  David Allin and his Model Corvair Collection ....... Tri-State
  Treasury Report ................................ Steve Gongora
  National Museum of the US Army via AMTRAK ........ Larry Blair
  Calendar of Coming Events ................. Board of Directors
  November Issues, 7, 14, 21, 28, 35 Years Ago .. Club Historian

COVER:  Corvairs at Highland Senior Center October Meeting

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OFFICERS and VOLUNTEERS
President        David Huntoon  505-281-9616         corvair66 @ aol.com
Vice-President   Tarmo Sutt     505-690-2046             tarmo @ juno.com
Secretary          Kay Sutt     505-471-1153             tarmo @ juno.com
Treasurer        Steve Gongora  505-220-7401      stevegongora @ msn.com
Membership       Linda Soukup   763-226-0707 feathersandfur.ls @ gmail.com
Car Council       Tony Berbig   763-226-0707      studeboytony @ gmail.com
Merchandise     Vickie Hall     505-865-5574  patandvickiehall @ q.com
Sunshine         Heula Pittman  505-275-2195             heula @ q.com
Newsletter         Jim Pittman  505-275-2195              jimp @ unm.edu
Old Route 66      Greg Nelson   505-400-8670            fesedu @ comcast.net
Past President     Ray Trujillo 505-814-8373   rtrujilloabq505 @ gmail.com
Past President     Pat Hall     505-620-5574  patandvickiehall @ q.com
Past President    Dave Allin    505-410-9668          dnjallin @ gmail.com

MEETING:   Regular Meeting - Saturday November 6th 10:00 AM
	    Highland Senior Center 131 Monroe St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

INTERNET:  CORSA's home page  www.corvair.org/
               CNM's newsletters  www.unm.edu/~jimp/
  New Mexico Council of Car Clubs  www.nmcarcouncil.com/

SCHEDULE	        CNM: 12 months = $25.00 or 26 months = $ 50.00
OF	      CORSA: 12 months = $45.00 or 26 months = $ 90.00
DUES	CNM & CORSA: 12 months = $70.00 or 26 months = $140.00

DUES DUE DATES November 2021

DUE LAST MONTH ====================== INACTIVE DATE
2021.10       Kathy & Larry Blair      25-NOV-2021
2021.10     Anne & Geoffrey Johnson    25-NOV-2021
2021.10    William & Sharon Heil       25-NOV-2021
2021.10        Sylvia & Ray Trujillo   25-NOV-2021

DUE THIS MONTH ====================== INACTIVE DATE
2021.11        Linda & Dick Cochran    25-DEC-2021
2021.11       Tracey & John McMahan    25-DEC-2021

DUE NEXT MONTH ====================== INACTIVE DATE
2021.12               Leroy Alderete   25-JAN-2022
2021.12     Guadalupe & Jim Arellanes  25-JAN-2022
2021.12             Darlene Darcy      25-JAN-2022
2021.12        Jenny & Phil Finch      25-JAN-2022
2021.12        Vickie & Pat Hall       25-JAN-2022
2021.12               David Huntoon    25-JAN-2022
2021.12                 Lee Reider     25-JAN-2022
2021.12            Curtis L Shimp      25-JAN-2022

DUE JAN 2022 ======================== INACTIVE DATE
2022.01        Rita & Steve Gongora    25-FEB-2022

INACTIVE ============================ INACTIVE DATE
2021.04               Lesha Kitts      25-MAY-2021

Send your Dues to:
	CNM Treasurer -- Steve Gongora
	8419 Palo Duro NE
	Albuquerque, NM 87111

Past due memberships become inactive after a one-month grace period.
The Club will mail in your National Dues if you send us the renewal
form from your Communique.

As of 30-Oct-2021 we have  46  active family memberships.

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WHAT'S UP DAVE?
DAVID HUNTOON

Just wanted to say.... nice job everyone! To those that helped plan and organize
and all that attended the 2021 Tri-State. Thanks for making it work. Two plus
years of work with major issues along the way. Now it's done and in the books.
Comments I have seen are all positive. Steve will have the final numbers but I
am sure we did well. Rocky Mountain CORSA has picked Glenwood Springs, Colorado
for next year's event. Never been there but am sure it will be great.

Our road cleanup for Old Route 66 this year has finished and it is as clean as
it has ever been. Thanks to Greg for taking on this task. Of course it will need
as much or more effort next year. The trash cycle never ends. We will need more
people to lend a hand! On the schedule for December: Saturday the 11th is our
Christmas party at Mimis' at 3:00 PM. Jefferson and I-25. We can thank Maggie
Kitts for making this happen.

New officers are to be elected at our next club meeting on Saturday November 6.
That will about wrap things up for 2021. I was thinking to mention all who
helped with the Tri-State. Then again I worried about not recognizing or
forgetting someone. So instead I will just say thanks to all for their help. For
me, the Tri-State highlight was meeting Dr. Harrison Schmitt. A man who has
walked on the moon and I sat and chatted with him at the same table. How cow!

See you at the next meeting, David

Someone mentioned that editor Jim never has his picture made and never gets it
in the newsletter. Here is an effort to fix that problem, thanks to Tarmo at the
October meeting.

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GENERAL MEETING, 10/02/2021
BY SECRETARY KAY SUTT

The meeting was called to order by President David Huntoon at 10:15 at the
Highland Senior Center. Sixteen members attended.

President's Report: David reiterated that elections will be held at the November
meeting. He is stepping down as President after the election, and he asked
members to consider taking the position. Dave is willing to answer any questions
about the responsibilities and the time expenditures for the position.

Old Route 66 Cleanup: Since our chair Greg Nelson was away, David announced for
him that the final highway cleanup for 2021 will be October 9 at 9 A.M. at the
regular location. Cleanup events will resume in the spring of 2022.

Vice President's Report: Tarmo reported that nominations for CNM officers for
the coming year are due to him by the November meeting. The nomination form from
the September newsletter can be mailed to Tarmo Sutt at 2504 Calle de Rincon
Bonito, Santa Fe, NM 87505, or can be emailed to tarmo@juno.com, or you can text
him at 505-690-2046. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor during the
November meeting.

Tarmo also asked that nominations for the Boydston Award be forwarded to him at
the above location. Details and the nomination form were published in the
September newsletter. The Boydston Award will be presented at the CNM Holiday
Party.

Secretary's Report: Kay Sutt reported she will step down as CNM secretary also,
after three years. Please consider taking on this small, but mandated job for
CNM, and contact Kay for details.

Treasurer's Report: Steve Gongora reported the balance in the account is
$10,351.67. Tri-State expenses will be coming in during the next month, so the
next Treasurer's report will reflect many of those expenses.

Steve presented to the club the eye-catching dash plaques he designed for the
Tri-State meet. They are great! Be sure to bring your Corvair to Tri-State and
see how they'll look on your dash!

Sunshine Committee Report: Vickie reported the registration bags for Tri-State
are essentially done and ready to go. She asked members to check dollar stores
for the multi-serving packages of crackers/cheese, peanut butter/crackers, etc.
She will drop these small snack packets into the bags. Terry has received the
newly-published Albuquerque Visitor's Books and coupon books from the Visit
Albuquerque tourism department. He will transfer those to Vickie to include in
the bags. We decided that rather than put the dash plaques in the registration
bags, as we have done in the past, dash plaques will be put in the individual
Tri-State registration packets for those showing their Corvairs in the car show,
to ensure everyone displaying a car in the car show Saturday morning will have a
plaque. The remainder of the dash plaques will be available for those who want
them at the Tri-State registration desk.

Newsletter Editor: Jim Pittman informed us that the deadline for the next
newsletter is 9 P.M. on Friday, October 29.

Jim reported that costs to publish the newsletter are rising, and that printing
in color carries a prohibitive cost. Discussion of whether to continue mailing
the newsletters or making them available online only was broached, with several
people indicating they prefer the physical newsletter, and others pointing out
that the online version is in color and can be longer. Mailing costs are based
on weight of the document. There was a suggestion to make the newsletter
quarterly, but other members believe the newsletter reinforces members'
connections, as well as connections with our sister CORSA clubs. No decisions
were reached, and the topic remains open for future discussions.

Old Route 66 Cleanup Report: Greg Nelson was not present, but send word that the
last highway cleanup for 2021 will be held Saturday, October 9, at 9 AM at the
regular location.

Tri-State Update:

Registrations: Lupe reports 90 people registered, and 35-40 cars are expected,
including two Ultravans.

Harrison Schmitt: Larry Blair has coordinated for Dr. Harrison Schmitt to be the
keynote speaker for the banquet, and Dr. Schmitt's agent re-confirmed this last
month. Dr. Schmitt will present a 30-minute discussion of his exciting life,
including his walk on the moon. Larry asked about an honorarium for Dr. Schmitt.
He asked that the amount of $500 be donated in his name to The Rio Rancho
Astronomical Society. Larry Blair, Terry Price, David Huntoon and Tarmo/Kay Sutt
each donated $100.

Clarks Corvair Parts: Clark's will be donating 15 - 20 items for raffle prizes
for Tri-State, ranging from catalogs to Corvair maintenance parts to gift
certificates. Clark's has been in business for 48 years, and Cal and his crew
are strong supporters of Corvairs and all CORSA activities. We heartily thank
Clark's Corvair Parts for their generous contributions and urge our members to
consider Clark's for your Corvair needs.

Reserved Rooms: Terry is attempting to re-negotiate with the Albuquerque
Marriott Pyramid North regarding the number of guaranteed rooms and dinners.
This Tri-State Meet was postponed a year and a half due to Covid-19, and the
original contract was signed over a year before the pandemic. It was based on
attendance at prior Tri-States. We hope the Marriott hotel will recognize this
challenge and allow some leeway if we can't meet the contract numbers of 40
hotel rooms for 2 nights and 125 people for the banquet. We await a response
from Marriott.

City of Albuquerque Assistance: Visit Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Visitors
and Convention Bureau will provide two people onsite for the event. They will be
available in the hotel lobby/atrium for questions about Albuquerque and provide
tourism information, and they have been tagged to count cars show votes. Thank
you, City of Albuquerque, for your support of New Mexico/Albuquerque tourism, in
particular car events such as the Tri-State!

Donated Model Cars: Bob and Maggie Kitts have donated a total of nine (!)
Danbury Mint car models as prizes for the Tri-State Meet. None are Corvairs, but
these beautiful and detailed models will make a valuable contribution to any
model car enthusiasts' collection. Some will be available for Silent Auction and
some as raffle prizes.

Hospitality Suite: Brenda Stickler and Terry researched the requirements for the
Hospitality Suite during the pandemic, and as a result of their study all foods
will be pre-packaged items, not home-made items as in the past. Brenda has asked
people to bring large bowls to serve these items. Soft drinks, water, and
coffee/tea will be available in the Hospitality Suite, located off the
atrium/lobby of the hotel. Coffee and hot water brewing equipment and many
supplies are being provided by Steve and Rita Gongora and Bob and Maggie Kitts.
Thank you!

Corvair Quilt: Tarmo and Lupe presented the finished Corvair quilt to the group.
This year's quilt, by Kay Sutt, features photos of Corvairs seen during past
Tri-State meets that have been digitally modified to a watercolor painting style
and printed onto fabric. The quilt will be available among the Silent Auction
items.

Covid Precautions: CNM will provide some masks for those who forgot theirs and
multiple hand sanitizer stations for the event. Periodic sanitation of the
hospitality tables in the Hospitality Suite and the atrium/lobby will be
attended by our club.

Announcements:

Larry Blair detailed his and Kathy's recent 6,300-mile AMTRAK tour of the US. I
don't know about you, but I'm excited to ask them for more details during
Tri-State. It sounds like an awesome trip!

The General Meeting was adjourned at about 11:35 A.M., and a brief Tri-State
Committee meeting ensued.

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BOARD MEETING, 10/20/2021
BY SECRETARY KAY SUTT

The October CNM Board Meeting was held October 20, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. via Zoom.
Present at the meeting were Vice-president Tarmo Sutt, Secretary Kay Sutt,
Tri-State Chair Terry Price, Route 66 Cleanup Chair Greg Nelson and Newsletter
Editor Jim Pittman.

The November General Meeting will be held in person, subject to any CDC and/or
NM State Covid guidelines in place at the time. It will be Saturday, November 6,
at 10:00 A.M., at the Highland Senior Center at 131 Monroe Street, NE,
Albuquerque. The annual Election of Officers will be held at that meeting.
Vice-President Tarmo will accept nominations for officers until the meeting, and
nominations from the floor will be accepted. The Francis Boydston Award
nominations are due by the November General Meeting as well, and the award will
be presented at the Christmas Party, details of which will be coming soon.

The Old Route 66 Cleanup has gone dormant for the winter months. Clean-up days
will resume in the spring. Thanks, Greg Nelson, for chairing this committee so
cheerfully and reliably during 2021.

Newsletter Editor Jim Pittman set the October deadline for the newsletter on
Friday, October 29 at 9:00 PM.

The remainder of the Board meeting concerned the just-completed Tri-State Meet:

First, Terry Price, Tri-State Chair, and the CNM Board wish to thank everyone
who contributed time, money, labor and materials to make the Albuquerque Route
66 Tri-State Meet of 2021 a success. We also wish to thank the staff of the
Marriott for their cooperation, flexibility and hard work which made this event
possible and successful. Thanks to Dr. Schmitt for his "insider's view of his
moon landing" keynote speech. All board members present report they have
received good reviews of the event and gracious thanks from the attendees they
talked to. Greg Nelson reports there are several favorable reports of the event
published on the webpage for the Corvair Center.

Terry reports not all the reconciled numbers for the Tri-State are available yet
from Steve Gongora and Lupe Arellanes. The generous donation by Jim Pittman to
'seed' the event and the Marriott's willingness to reduce the number of meals
and rooms CNM was obligated to pay for made the event essentially break even
financially. The board discussed preliminary numbers, but a more detailed
accounting of attendance at event and financial income/expenses will be
presented to the membership elsewhere, once they are finalized. A preliminary
count indicates 42 Corvairs and over 100 people attended the event. Planning and
logistics were especially difficult at this year's event, which has been in the
works for over two years, due to the uncertainties of the pandemic. However, the
generosity, tenacity and hard work of so many CNM'ers made it a memorable
Tri-State. The Board thanks all of you who gave your time, energy and money to
make the Route 66 Tri-State of 2021 a rousing success! And thank you to everyone
who attended the meet.

Tarmo reports the www.tristatecorvairs.com website has been passed to Rocky
Mountain Corsa in Denver for their use for next year's Tri-State meet to be held
in Glenwood Springs in May, 2022. Discussion with both the Rocky Mountain and
Pikes Peak clubs shows interest in keeping this website active year to year to
support future meets. Thanks to webmaster Tami Moore for her generosity in
providing the website to the entire Tri-State family.

Jim Pittman requests articles and photographs to enable him to put together a
special issue of the newsletter which will be emailed to all attendees of the
event. Terry indicates email addresses for all attendees who pre-registered are
available from registration documents. Kay will forward photos of the car show &
shine award winners and their awards. Jim requests meet statistics, but since
Lupe nor Steve were present at the meeting that information will need to be sent
to Jim as it becomes available. Jim set no hard deadline for the special
newsletter, rather it will be published as the information becomes available.

Greg Nelson has the remaining packaged food not consumed in the Hospitality
Room. The board agrees he will bring it to the next General Meeting, and it will
be donated to the Highland Senior Center.

The meeting was adjourned within the Zoom 40-minute limit.

Members are reminded you are welcome at all Board meetings. Arrangements will be
made by the incoming Board for CNM how members can join those meetings.

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CHRISTMAS CHARITY -- VICKIE HALL
	This year our charity donation will be The Storehouse. Bring your
donations to the Nov. 6th or the Dec. 4th meetings or to the Christmas Party,
Dec. 11th. I will collect and deliver them. Donations can include non-perishable
food, new or slightly used clothing, toiletries, or cash donations. No
furniture!

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FINAL THOUGHTS, 10/02/2021
BY SECRETARY KAY SUTT

As I complete my three years as Secretary of CNM I want to provide a few final
thoughts about CNM:

I have been a CNM member, along with my husband, Tarmo, for almost 45 years.
During that time we have participated in innumerable club events, but the last
three years' regular club service has given me new appreciation for this
remarkable group of people. I have met so many varied and interesting people
during that time, some now missing from our view and others still active. Many
of these people I consider to be among my oldest friends. No pun intended!

The dedication to community spirit these people represent remains a strong and
positive factor for CNM, Albuquerque and New Mexico. That spirit has become even
more pronounced during the difficult last two years when the pandemic and
social/political divisions have shed a cloud over all public events. Dedicated
CNM'ers have come out to club meetings in parks, back yards, and other safe
venues to support one another and share a sense of community which has been
unavailable to so many people. People have brainstormed, innovated, learned new
skills and gone out of their way to stay in touch and keep CNM moving forward,
especially those members who are most vulnerable among us. Members have stepped
up and taken responsibility for tasks which require dedication of time and
money, showing sensitivity and caring for other members and the Club. So many of
these good people have provided the stability and support any club needs,
especially in times when so many other clubs have seen splintering and
disintegration. In fact, CNM has GROWN during the pandemic, and club members
continue to support the Corvair hobby and bring others to the Club. I'm not
going to name names. You know who you are.

I urge those CNM'ers who have not been as active the last couple years to step
in and move CNM forward as we emerge from the pandemic. It is coming into a new
time, and you will be amply repaid for your investment by the friendship and
community support you will find alive and strong in CNM!

To CNM'ers, old and new, who have given so freely of your time and energy to
stay positive and supportive of the community and the Club, I say THANK YOU!

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Happy Birthday Wishes to November CNM'ers:
	Janice Allin
	Darlene Darcy
	Anne Johnson
	Jim Pittman
	Mary Zelli
	Anne Wiker

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REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER
GREG NELSON

TRI-STATE MEET
	      I had a great time at the Tri-State Meet and I'm ultimately glad I
brought my 1964 Monza 900. By pure chance, I parked next to the only other car
in the EC class. Seeing all those shiny and polished cars has really motivated
me to spend more time on getting mine "up to snuff." I have my winter work all
planned out.

TRASH PICKUP
	    October 9 was our last official trash pickup for the year. I say
"official" because I plan to go out on a "warm" November or December weekend and
tidy up around the I-40/Route 66 intersection and look for any large items along
the rest of the route. David Huntoon has said he is willing to help. If anyone
else is interested let me know and I will text ya the date and time. Afterwards
we will meet at the Cafe for warm/hot drinks.

NMCCC LAST MEETING
		   I attended the NM Council of Car Clubs meeting on the 27th.
This is the last meeting of the year. Items of note: The club president, Robert
Gold, recounted that it took 8 months to procure a title for an early model
Rampside he acquired recently but only 7 days to get a Horseless Carriage
license plate. This is relevant because Sue Rymarz (Route 66 Cars and History
Club) showed me a newspaper clipping of an upcoming public sale of two late
model Corvairs. See the attached photo. I doubt either comes with a title so
take that hassle into account. And be sure to check the Council website for a
list of future and cancelled car shows.

Cheers  --  Greg

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Dave Allin's Model Corvair Collection at the Tri-State (photo)

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TREASURY REPORT FOR 08-25-2021 to 10-30-2021 ==============================================
DATE      CHECK#    AMOUNT PAYEE       DESCRIPTION                     BALANCE = $10,027.33
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2021.09.26 7483 +$   50.00 Deposit     Steve Goodman          TRI-STATE +$  50.00 $10,077.33
2021.09.26 7073 +$   90.00 Deposit     John & Kathy Green     TRI-STATE +$  90.00 $10,167.33
2021.09.26 1150 +$  155.00 Deposit     Mike,Karen,Kyle Piper  TRI-STATE +$ 155.00 $10,322.33
2021.09.27  133 +$   80.00 Deposit     Phil & Arie DeGroot    TRI-STATE +$  80.00 $10,402.33
2021.09.27 2410 -$  104.70 J.Pittman   Newsletter Printing OCT 2021     -$        $10,402.33
2021.09.27 2410 -$         J.Pittman   39 Newsletters - 14 pages        -$  72.84 $10,329.49
2021.09.27 2410 -$         J.Pittman   37 Stamps @ .70 each             -$  25.90 $10,303.59
2021.09.27 2410 -$         J.Pittman   37 Envelopes @ .161 each         -$   5.96 $10,297.63
2021.09.30  141 +$   40.00 Deposit     Sally Williams         TRI-STATE +$  40.00 $10,337.63
2021.09.30 1017 +$   80.00 Deposit     T.Berbig, L.Soukup     TRI-STATE +$  80.00 $10,417.63
2021.09.30 5614 +$   80.00 Deposit     Don & Kit Young        TRI-STATE +$  80.00 $10,497.63
2021.09.30 3301 +$  100.00 Deposit     Steve, Rita Gongora    TRI-STATE +$ 100.00 $10,597.63
2021.10.01 2411 -$  245.96 All Sports Trophies - Tri-State Plaques      -$ 245.96 $10,351.67
2021.10.08 2530 -$  500.00 Rio Rancho Astronomical Soc.   Schmitt Honor -$ 500.00 $ 9,851.67
2021.10.08 2531 -$  150.00 Dave Olwine - Tri-State - Refund Amount      -$ 150.00 $ 9,701.67
2021.10.08 2532 -$   90.00 John Drage  - Tri-State - Refund Amount      -$  90.00 $ 9,611.67
2021.10.08 2086 +$   80.00 Deposit     Jose Salazar           TRI-STATE +$  80.00 $ 9,691.67
2021.10.08 3264 +$   80.00 Deposit     Tosh & Annie Gregg     TRI-STATE +$  80.00 $ 9,771.67
2021.10.08 Cash +$  100.00 Deposit     Terry, Sarah Price Schmitt Honor +$ 100.00 $ 9,871.67
2021.10.08 6151 +$  100.00 Deposit     Jim, Heula Pittman Schmitt Honor +$ 100.00 $ 9,971.67
2021.10.08 5522 +$  100.00 Deposit     Larry, Kathy Blair Schmitt Honor +$ 100.00 $10,071.67
2021.10.08 7728 +$  100.00 Deposit     Tarmo, Kay Sutt    Schmitt Honor +$ 100.00 $10,171.67
2021.10.11 2533 -$  258.90 Narrowgate Security Agency 1/2 dwn TRI-STATE -$ 258.90 $ 9,912.77
2021.10.11 3306 +$   40.00 Deposit     for Michael Yang       TRI-STATE +$  40.00 $ 9,952.77
2021.10.11 4684 +$   80.00 Deposit     Carol Orona, Sophia    TRI-STATE +$  80.00 $10,032.77
2021.10.12 3987 +$   40.00 Deposit     Stephen Robbins        TRI-STATE +$  40.00 $10,072.77
2021.10.12 3307 +$   40.00 Deposit     for Francis Perotti    TRI-STATE +$  40.00 $10,112.77
2021.10.14 4232 +$  100.00 Deposit     David Huntoon      Schmitt Honor +$ 100.00 $10,212.77
2021.10.16 2534 -$ 6498.41 Marriot Hotel - Banquet & Audio Visual       -$6498.41 $ 3,714.36
2021.10.16 2535 -$  258.90 Narrowgate Security Agency - Balance         -$ 258.90 $ 3,455.46
2021.10.24 Cash     Amount    Total      Cash from Tri-State                               .
2021.10.24      +$  100.00 x      6 = $  600.00                                            .
2021.10.24      +$   50.00 x      6 = $  300.00                                            .
2021.10.24      +$   20.00 x     61 = $ 1220.00                                            .
2021.10.24      +$   10.00 x     15 = $  150.00                                            .
2021.10.24      +$    5.00 x     30 = $  150.00                                            .
2021.10.24      +$    1.00 x    106 = $  106.00                                            .
2021.10.24                     Total  $2,526.00                         +$2526.00 $ 5,981.46
2021.10.24 8001 +$   10.00 Deposit     Wiker - 50/50 Tickets            +$  10.00 $ 5,991.46
2021.10.24 8002 +$   10.00 Deposit     Wiker - Tickets                  +$  10.00 $ 6,001.46
2021.10.24 8004 +$   10.00 Deposit     Wiker - Calendars                +$  10.00 $ 6,011.46
2021.10.24 8006 +$   10.00 Deposit     Wiker - Calendars                +$  10.00 $ 6,021.46
2021.10.24 8005 +$   20.00 Deposit     Wiker - Calendars                +$  20.00 $ 6,041.46
2021.10.24 7975 +$   55.00 Deposit     Wiker - Registration & Coolers   +$  55.00 $ 6,096.46
2021.10.24 6152 +$   50.00 Deposit     Lloyd Piatt - Banquet & Shirt    +$  50.00 $ 6,146.46
2021.10.24 1106 +$   65.00 Deposit     Price - Silent Auction 57 Caddy  +$  65.00 $ 6,211.46
2021.10.24 1510 +$   81.00 Deposit     Kimberly - Silent Auction - Lamp +$  81.00 $ 6,292.46
2021.10.24 7730 +$  200.00 Deposit     Sutt - Silent Aucition - Lamp    +$ 200.00 $ 6,492.46
2021.10.24 7043 +$   25.00 Dues        J.Anderson     12 m CNM          +$  25.00 $ 6,517.46
2021.10.26 2536 -$  252.00 Biana Arellanes - T-Shirts for Tri-State     -$ 252.00 $ 6,265.46
2021.10.26 2537  $    0.00 Voided Check                                  $   0.00 $ 6,265.46
2021.10.26 2538 -$  764.16 Guadalupe Arellanes - Tri-State Expenses     -$ 764.16 $ 5,501.30
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2021.11.01 NOV NEWSLETTER  ============================================ BALANCE = $ 5,501.30
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TRI-STATE 2021 EXPENSE FUND
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2021.04.30      +$1,031.47 Tri-State 2021 Fund Donation: Jim Pittman  +$ 1,031.47 $ 1,031.47
2021.10.01 2411 -$  245.96 All Sports Trophies - Tri-State Plaques    -$   245.96 $   785.51
2021.10.11 2533 -$  258.90 Narrowgate Security Agency 1/2 Down        -$   258.90 $   526.61
2021.10.16 2535 -$  258.90 Narrowgate Security Agency - Balance       -$   258.90 $   267.71
2021.10.26 2536 -$  252.00 Bianca Arellanes - T-Shirts                -$   252.00 $    15.71
2021.10.26 2538 -$   15.71 Balance from Check 2538 Guadelup Arellanes -$    15.71 $     0.00
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	Jim: here's an article I wrote for the First Engineer Battalion
	newsletter, my Vietnam battle buddies. Maybe you can use it in the
	newsletter.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE US ARMY VIA AMTRAK
BY LARRY BLAIR

First of all, why did we go, when the Diehard reunion was cancelled?

We had made reservations on AMTRAK way in advance [which you must do to get
rooms on the train]; we needed some relief from the Covid ordeal; we both had
gotten our shots; and at our age, we dare not tarry when opportunities arise.

I am guided by the story of the very elderly owner of a beautiful manor covered
with stately trees that he loved. He told his groundskeeper to plant a walnut
tree. Thinking of his master's advanced age, the servant replied "But sir, it
takes a long time to grow a walnut tree". The owner said "Then plant it
tomorrow". So we said: "Let's do it".

After Tom Jennings notified us of the cancellation, I changed our hotel
reservation to Springfield VA, which is only a few miles from Ft Belvoir, and
right on the Washington DC Metro, a fabulous transit system, which gave us easy
access to everything in DC.

So, we boarded AMTRAK in Albuquerque, checked into our sleeping room, and headed
to the diner for a sit-down meal with other passengers, and with cloth napkins
and tablecloths and real silverware [plus masks, of course]. The meals on AMTRAK
on the western double deck trains are excellent; east of Chicago, they are
substandard but edible.

Changed trains in Chicago, went thru Indianapolis and Cincinnati in the middle
of the night, then some beautiful Allegheny scenery before arriving in
Washington DC.

In Washington DC, we caught the Metro from Union Station to our hotel in
Springfield VA. The highlight of the DC area was the Changing of the Guard at
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Even in a driving rainstorm they never missed a
step performing their solemn duty. It brings forth strong emotions, even as we
got thoroughly soaked.

I will say that the Metro attendants, the bus and taxi drivers, and hotel staff
were all very courteous and helpful, but we did encounter some petty officials
who enjoyed exercising their government-granted authority to boss people around.
For example, Kathy and I wanted to visit the Capitol building, but a guard came
out and yelled at us "You can't come in here!" We felt like telling him that we
own that building, but he had his orders from Nancy.

I toured the National Museum of the US Army on my own, as Kathy stayed in the
hotel to dry out and ward off a cold. The museum is truly awesome; a stunning
modern edifice, surrounded by groomed grounds. I got my picture taken near the
First Engineer Plaque, by LTG Roger Schultz [Ret], President of the Army
Historical Foundation, with whom I had a nice chat. I later located other spots
in the Museum where the Battalion is recognized.

As General Schultz pointed out, the Museum emphasizes the American Soldier, and
the role the soldier has played in all our wars, to include current issues. The
exhibits are incredibly lifelike: one almost expects them to start moving. There
are displays of armor; weaponry; vehicles; and battleground scenery that fills
one's vision. The volunteer docents and guides fell over themselves being
helpful and informative. I spent seven hours, and didn't see everything.

Also visiting were Vietnam veterans from the First Signal Brigade who were
having their reunion, and spent the full day there. We shared some war stories.

I paid extra to play the virtual games. Didn't enjoy the flight one much, but
the simulated bunker under attack was fun, as was the simulated tank in the
attack. The snack bar food was good, with a good menu and prompt service.

Our last day was spent on the Potomac River waterfront and historic district of
Alexandria, and enjoyed some great seafood. Alexandria was once the slave
trading capital of the country, but there's not much told about that [yet].

Back on AMTRAK, we went thru the Shenandoah Valley and five states to New
Orleans, where we spent two nights. Visited the fabulous WW II Museum. It, of
course, only deals with WW II, and places more emphasis on military and
political campaigns and leaders, but it is a must-see if in New Orleans. Had a
meal of raw oysters and crab-stuffed shrimp, and the obligatory biegnets; but
NOLA requires proof of vaccination to even get into a restaurant. We also rode
the St Charles street trolley to see the hundreds of Victorian mansions along
the way. Lots of downed trees and foliage from the recent hurricane.

Then, back on AMTRAK for the long haul to Los Angeles [46 hours], with stops in
Texas cities, including the pretty town of Del Rio. Didn't see any migrants, but
did see lots of border patrol facilities along the Rio Grande.

After a several- hour layover in LA, we boarded AMTRAK for overnight to
Albuquerque, ending a 6,300 mile train trip that was very relaxing and
fulfilling. In addition to gaining a few pounds, it was wonderful to witness the
variety, majesty, and grandeur of this great country; something you don't
experience in an aluminum tube at 30,000 feet.

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SAT 06 NOV 10:00 AM Meeting: Highland Senior Center
>>>>>>>>> 131 Monroe St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: (505) 767-5210
>>>>>>>> Election of Officers at today's meeting.
>>>>>>> Bring your nominations for CNM officers to the meeting
>>>>>> Bring your nomination for the Boydston Award to the meeting
>>>>> Give them to Vice-President Tarmo Sutt by the start of today's meeting

SUN 07 NOV  2:00 AM - Set your clocks BACK an hour due to Daylight Time.
           Neither the Legislature nor the Congress has been willing
         to stop the insanity of gaining or losing an hour twice
        each year with its resulting disruption of our sleep patterns.

WED 17 NOV  5:00 PM Board Meeting: >>>>>>>> TO BE DETERMINED

THU 18 NOV  9:00 PM Deadline for items for the December 2020 newsletter
THU 18 NOV  >>>>>> EARLY  THIS  MONTH  DUE  TO  THE  HOLIDAYS ! <<<<<
MON 29 NOV  >> TARGET FOR PRINTING AND MAILING DECEMBER NEWSLETTER <<
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SAT 04 DEC 10:00 AM Meeting: Highland Senior Center
              131 Monroe St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: (505) 767-5210

SAT 11 DEC  3:00 PM Our Christmas party at MIMIS' CAFE
              4316 The 25 Way NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 - Jefferson and I-25

WED 15 DEC  5:00 PM Board Meeting: >>>>>>>> TO BE DETERMINED

THU 16 DEC  9:00 PM Deadline for items for the January 2022 newsletter
THU 16 DEC  >>>>> EARLY  THIS  MONTH  DUE  TO  THE  HOLIDAYS ! <<<<<
MON 20 DEC  >> TARGET FOR PRINTING AND MAILING JANUARY NEWSLETTER <<

WED 00 DEC  [ NO CAR COUNCIL MEETING THIS MONTH ]
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SAT 01 JAN 10:00 AM Meeting: Highland Senior Center
       131 Monroe St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: (505) 767-5210

WED 19 JAN  5:00 PM Board Meeting: >>>>>>>> TO BE DETERMINED

WED 26 JAN  7:00 PM NEW MEXICO CAR COUNCIL MEETING 1717 6th St NW
                    Location is the Military Vehicle Association's Collection

*** FRI 28 JAN  9:00 PM Deadline for items for the February 2022 newsletter
*** MON 31 JAN  >> TARGET FOR PRINTING AND MAILING FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER <<
*** Note: may need to adjust these dates depending on the holiday schedule
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SAT 05 FEB 10:00 AM Meeting: Highland Senior Center
       131 Monroe St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: (505) 767-5210
WED 16 FEB  5:00 PM Board Meeting: >>>>>>>> TO BE DETERMINED
WED 23 FEB  7:00 PM NEW MEXICO CAR COUNCIL MEETING 1717 6th St NW
                    Location is the Military Vehicle Association's Collection
*** FRI 25 FEB  9:00 PM Deadline for items for the February 2022 newsletter
*** MON 28 FEB  >> TARGET FOR PRINTING AND MAILING FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER <<
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See the New Mexico Council of Car Clubs Web Site for more "NMCCC" activities
======================== http://www.nmcarcouncil.com/ ======================
SUGGESTION: A visit to the Telephone Museum on Fourth Street
SUGGESTION: A visit to the new WEATHER LAB at the Balloon Museum
SUGGESTION: A visit to the Soaring Museum in Moriarty
SUGGESTION: Activities with other clubs such as VMCCA.

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SEVEN YEARS AGO [ NOVEMBER 2021 VOL 47 Nr 11 ISSUE 554 ]
Jim Pittman

2014 Vol 40 N.11 #470

We remembered Mike Stickler who died in October. New president Ray Trujillo
introduced himself. Steve Gongora reported on Concours du Soleil 2014 in Santa
Fe which featured 73 superb cars. Robert Gold's articles praised "small town"
Albuquerque and the wonderful Corvair owners here. Paul Seyforth previewed the
2015 Tri-State in Durango. Vickie Hall reported on a great car show in Los
Lunas. We praised Lee Reider and Emma Rogers for heading our Christmas donations
effort for many years.

2007 V.33 N.11 #386

Classic cars at the balloon fiesta field of dreams. Robert provided a glowing
account! Ray Trujillo was in Hawaii so John Wiker ran our meeting. David's
father Walter Huntoon visited. Our Christmas charity was Barrett House. Brenda
Stickler and Sylvia Trujillo worked on a 2008 calendar project. Election: Mike
Stickler, Pat Hall, Wendell Walker, Chuck Vertrees. Eleven Corvairs were in the
State Fair car show. Mike told us he had been working on Corvairs since he was a
teen-ager and Francis Boydston introduced him to CNM in 1976. Oliver Scheflow
reported on completing our eleventh year of Old Route 66 cleanups.

2000 V.26 N.11 #302

Mark Domzalski at the State Fair Car Show. The editor asked everyone to go out
and vote for Dubya, Big Al or Ralph. We had guests Jim & Marlene Craig from
Joshua Tree, California with an Ultra Van. Mark was going to Flagstaff to see
how our club could help with the 2002 CORSA convention. Robert reported twelve
Corvairs at the State Fair. CNM Ladies met at the Stickler cabin in the Jemez.
The next meeting would be at the Pleau residence. We needed someone to take over
CNM's web page. President Wilvert thanked Ollie and the Old Route 66 cleanup
crew and Tarmo & Kay for organizing the Frostbite Tour to the Jemez. An article
by Bill Hubbell listed differences between "early-earlies" and "late-earlies"
which he compiled by comparing his 1961 and 1964 Monza sedans. A tech tip by
Rusty Rose told us how to absolutely seal a back window -- from the context, it
must have been addressed to owners of early models, not late models. Richard
Finch told us about de-burring and lubricating spark plugs before installing
them in aircraft engines. Diane Galli addressed vapor lock problems solved by a
return gas line. Corey Homer told us who actually manufactures Craftsman tools.
Joel Rushworth told us to replace your battered late convertible seat bottom
with one from a 1989 Chevy Cavalier. Kenneth Schifftner relayed interesting
details about the NTIS test of the early Corvair in which it proved to be just
as safe as its contemporaries. Mark Martinek told us that the reason the country
was running out of oil and nobody noticed was simple: most of the oil was in
Oklahoma and Texas but all the dipsticks were in Washington. Oh for the days
when we could joke about politics.

1993 V.19 N.11 #218

A 1961 station wagon. President Del ran our meeting. Our State Fair report said
there were seventeen Corvairs in a very nice show. Dennis planned an article for
the Communique to get more national attention for CNM as we plan for the 1996
convention. Francis said the CNM constitution called for the treasurer to be
bonded. We voted for the board to look into this. Election night! President,
secretary and treasurer agreed to run for re-election; Dennis agreed to run for
vice president. We sold twelve copies of Bill's Care & Feeding booklet to Lon
Wall's Corvair Underground. Larry said he was getting a valve train geometry kit
to determine optimum pushrod lengths. Kay Sutt FAXed her report on the trip to
Embudo: a good Aspencade despite dreary weather. Why was Otto Mechanic's uncle
known as the "Wicked Winch of the West"? Was the 1916 Gillette one sharp car?

1986 V.12 N.11 #134

A Mark Morgan fantasy race-prepared Corvair. LeRoy reported progress on the
Library Van project. New officers were Clayborne Souza, Tarmo Sutt, LeRoy
Rogers, Chuck Vertrees. LeRoy provided a summary of expenses and income for
1985. Our next meeting was to be in Santa Fe. We planned an Aspencade to
Bandelier National Monument. Bill Reider told us how to winterize our cars.
Tech: What's in those heavy black cylinders in the trunk and engine corners of
late convertibles? Why is it a bad idea to remove them? Electromagnetic effects
of CB radios, neon signs, radar and cosmic rays on electronic ignition, fuel
injection and anti-lock brake systems. Ride Pool said depreciation is the
biggest expense in owning a car. Their 1984 data was based on buying a new car.
If you buy a Corvair today, will it depreciate?

1979 V.5 N.11 #50

The cover presented a Corvair crossword puzzle. We needed to get our dues
up-to-date and construct stanchions for car shows. A big deal was how to achieve
100% CORSA membership The board voted to reimburse the editor $15 for printing
costs. New officers were Norm Brand, Bill Reider, Francis Boydston and Sylvan
Zuercher. We had a report on our Aspencade to Valle Grande and an article on an
"articulated" ATV with Corvair drive train. Tech tips: A comparison of bolting
vs welding to fix loose, rattling flywheels and how to fix rear cooling door
hinge pins.

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Enchanted Corvairs Newsletter  is published monthly by Corvairs of New Mexico,
chartered Chapter #871 of CORSA, the Corvair Society of America. Copyright by
the Authors and by Corvairs of New Mexico.  Articles may be reprinted in any
CORSA publication as a service to CORSA members, provided credit to the Author
and this Newsletter is clearly stated. All opinions are those of the Author or
Editor and are not necessarily endorsed by Corvairs of New Mexico or CORSA.
Material for publication should reach the Editor by the 15th of the month. Send
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