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| Howard |
 May 7 2005, 12:28 AM
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Incontin(g)ent Member  Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None 
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OK, this is really long winded, but wanted to let you all know the 'results'. rather than reinvent the wheel, this is my welcome speech with some stuff added. Pardon the fuzzy format, did a cut and paste from Word.
Hi. My name is Howard, and I’m an alco.... oops, wrong meeting. HI! Welcome to WCC 2005 Three years ago I was a happy guy. Kids grown, house almost paid for, business going well, life was good. I drove an SUV. Never got around to canceling my subscription to Road and Track, but it’s arrival was not that big of a deal. Then a ‘friend’ calls and says, “Hey, didn’t you used to race a Shelby? There’s a Cobra club event at the track this weekend. Wanna go and watch?” Oops, wrong question. Well, wrong answer, anyway, and soon we were on our way out to one of the most desolate places on earth, Willow Springs. As luck would have it, that April day brought perfect weather and the cars were beautiful. The smells of hydrocarbons mixed with brake and tire dust were intoxicating. Every driver came off the track with a huge grin, and I realized my addiction may have been in remission, but it was never cured. One especially nice 914 3.6 really caught my eye. Never owned one of these ugly ducks, but always liked the concept of removable top, 50/50 distribution, and two trunks. So I perused eBay, found a 73 2.0 that looked good. Bought it sight unseen at the ‘buy it now”, and the seller delivered it a couple of days later. It was exactly as described and ran perfectly. All the right suspension goodies, street and racing wheels, tires and a roll cage. That afternoon I had the same grin, and still haven’t lost it. That would have been the end of the story if not for finding this club. I had used the web for business, but had never gone into a BBS. After watching the wealth of knowledge, shared so freely, and the BS on this BBS, I knew it was for me. Threads on how to fix your clutch turned into political debates, name calling and dirty jokes. Whatever you bought, you paid too much. Whatever you sold, you sold too cheap. Whatever you fixed, you did it wrong. Your religion, politics and personal hygiene were all suspect. But in the middle of all this abuse came an outpouring of help, free parts and support that still amazes me. It’s always a good place to come when you’re down. But the depth and free sharing of knowledge goes far beyond the cars. Have a problem with your plumbing, your love life, your kids, your computer network? Just post it; the fix is on the way. Need a document translated from Mandarin to English? Easy! Thanks Jen! The club has become my internet search engine. The WCC is when we actually meet each other and look at the cars. Enjoy yourselves! You worked pretty hard to get here. And now, a word for our sponsors. Thank you Mercury Insurance Group. Mercury’s is paying for today’s events, including the truck from IN-N-OUT that will be making double doubles to your heart’s content. So call Mercury before you pay your next car insurance renewal. Bet they will save you some money. Oh, and call me directly if you live in California. Craig Laughlin and Camp914. In addition to the car plaques, Craig is picking up the tab for our Sunday Night Fiesta dinner in Lancaster. Buy something from him NOW! Auto Atlanta is buying our lunch at the track (shipping not included) LN Engineering provided the Hats. Streamload donated the shirts. And gracious contributions from: 914 Appearance and Performance Callicott Motor Sports Mike Mueller Peridot Hagerty Insurance 9R Parts Kerrys914 JWest Engineering MSDS SBWY Megiuars Mothers Village Coffee Roaster GTS WEVO/Windrush Evolutions The Howard Agency Artechnika Bowlsby Harness Felix's Automotive Art and Design Lawrence Designs Recycler Core Company Type4Parts TRE Motorsports Because of these people, a substantial portion of your entry fee will go to support to the Special Olympics athletes and their programs. A real win/win situation. Thank you all! Next item. Lots of people have worked very hard on this, so everyone please say thanks to: Jeroen, for doing the web stuff. Sir Andy, for printing the programs Alberto Banuelos for the badges and lanyards Rob and Linda Dekker, for the Pizza party and nifty banner Martin Jansen, for today’s Poker run Mike Z for emceeing this afternoon GWN7 for the fabulous chocolate 914’s Jim Tabor for organizing the raffle and silent auction and donating so many gifts Joe Sharp for making the pieces fit for Sunday’s car wash, car show, and tech Otto for just being Otto Alberto Banuelos and Carlos Molina for Sunday Night dinner and Karaoke party Melba for the CD’s Slits for being Slits And to the beautiful and gracious Marianne, Suzanne, Lisa and Melba for handing out the goodie bags. And special thanks to Andy Ritter for taking charge of the track day at Willow. What a Guy!!! Tell them you appreciate their work, and don’t be bashful offering to help! I’m sure I missed someone, so please accept my apologies. It took a shitload of people to pull this off! Your printed program has an overview of the events. Please take a look at that and the maps, so you won’t miss any of the action. Events start at specific times, so be there if you want to participate. For today: We’ll be leaving here to take a twisty road tour and poker rally. If you don’t want to participate, just take the 101 to Kanan Road to get to Paramount Ranch. I’ll be there and we’ll find something to do. Or just hit the outlet mall across the street of if you want to do something really scary. Just try to be at Paramount noonish for the festivities. If you are going...The roads we will use are inherently dangerous with severe drop offs. The Highway Patrol is out there with radar guns and a zero tolerance attitude. There may be bicycle riders, rice racers, water and rocks on the road. Please, wait for the track events to prove how fast you are. Let me put it this way, if you sail off the road and don’t kill yourself, our friendly staff will finish the job. Oh, and adult beverages? Not at Paramount, Not at the track. Final Tally Since this event was thrown for charity, I believe a full disclosure is in order. 12,276 Received from entry fees 6,900 Received from sponsors 900 Silent Auction Total Income: 20,176 Expenses: 509 Paramount Ranch 400 Got Cones hats 1153 Bucket hats 1238 Shirts 560 Emergency Med services track 800 Corner workers track 2646 Track Rental (including track insurance) 1266 Sunday night dinner 200 Badges and Lanyards 500 Friday Night pizza and drinks 235 WCC Banner 50 Wristbands and stickers for track 150 CD’s 450 Refunds 1786 IN-N-OUT lunch at Paramount 400 License Plates 838 Track lunch and radio rentals 383 Non Track event insurance 188 Kazoos Total Expense: $13,752 Net Profit: $6424 There are expenses (shipping, follow up bills, etc.) that are not yet known. Likewise, income from sales of leftover goods is still in the works. I have decided to donate $5000 to Special Olympics. Any amount left over when all the $$ and expenses are known will be dedicated to a scholarship fund for WCC 2006. Thank you all for being a part of this event. Best party I ever attended! |
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| JoeSharp |
May 7 2005, 12:44 AM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
AAAAOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Joe P.S. Howard YOU ARE THE MAN (and you knwo how I heat typing in caps) |
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| ThinAir |
May 7 2005, 01:04 AM
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Best friends Group: Members Posts: 2,543 Joined: 4-February 03 From: Flagstaff, AZ Member No.: 231 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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Thanks again from the 914 community for all the work that you and that long list of folks did to put on this event. Just having the WCC benefits all of us even if we couldn't be there.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) |
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| CptTripps |
May 7 2005, 06:08 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Howard: Thanks so much for ALL your hard work and dedication to WCC-05. It was appreciated, and enjoyed by so many.
That's fantastic that we got to give so much to the Special Olympics. Who get's the tax break? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (j/k) |
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| Joe Bob |
May 7 2005, 07:41 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Gud Job..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif)
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| markb |
May 7 2005, 07:53 AM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) Well done! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) |
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| grasshopper |
May 7 2005, 08:20 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,613 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Valdosta, GA Member No.: 3,258 Region Association: None |
I agree, it was a wonderful event, and you did a great job at it!
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| ArtechnikA |
May 7 2005, 09:13 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
thanks for stepping up and taking on this BIG job...
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| Brando |
May 7 2005, 09:17 AM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
The WCC05 wasn't a 914 club meet -- it was a 4-day-long 914 club party. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rocking nana.gif)
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| Howard |
May 7 2005, 09:28 AM
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Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None
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Usual disclaimer. I'm not a CPA. But... I'm writing off the entry fee and goods I gave as a charitable donation. |
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| Aaron Cox |
May 7 2005, 09:37 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
thank you for paying my track fee howie (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| SLITS |
May 7 2005, 09:47 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
It was/is/always will be, the greatest party for friends both known and unknown thrown. It is the bar that succeeding endeavours will aspire to; a creation and execution of "more smiles per mile" with a modicum of assistance for a worthy cause.
Thanks for the fun! |
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| rick 918-S |
May 7 2005, 09:54 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,504 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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How can we thank you for doing this? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) Sandy and I had a great time! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif) See ya next year! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving-girl.gif)
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| Series9 |
May 7 2005, 10:07 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
Just think, next year you can have fun like the rest of us.
As far as I'm concerned, you've set the standard for all future events. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| morph |
May 7 2005, 10:10 AM
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quality parts builder Group: Members Posts: 1,828 Joined: 25-November 03 From: oregon coast Member No.: 1,389 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
good job howard.
188 kazoos? my kids are still playing with em Attached image(s) 
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| Mrs. K |
May 7 2005, 10:22 AM
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Grieve we must, but celebrate a great life! Group: Birthday Fairy Posts: 7,513 Joined: 6-June 04 From: Long Beach, CA Member No.: 2,166 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Mmmmmmm, I have an idea of how to thank Howard....maybe a good B**w J**? Did I just type that????? Ok, Marianne....it's up to you! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Lisa (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif) |
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| anthony |
May 7 2005, 10:23 AM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
I think more properly it should be a marketing expense write off. |
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| MattR |
May 7 2005, 10:52 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) I had a great time, gud job for throwing the shindig together! |
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| dekman |
May 7 2005, 11:37 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 458 Joined: 12-December 04 From: Ojai,CA Member No.: 3,274 Region Association: None |
Elvis is dead! "Long live King Howard!" (Linda agrees). Ok...OK I'll put my car in my will for you Howard. Hey WCC 2006 in Portland, WCC 2007 in Tahoe, and WCC 2008 at Howards House! Thanks again Howard...we'll keep in touch, robert d.
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| Howard |
May 7 2005, 11:52 AM
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Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None
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I knew it. Forgot to thank 2 sponsors. Bet there are more, but here goes. Plasma Frenzy donated the beyond cool steel signs. Pictures don't really do them justice. Great garage art.
Plasma Frenzy And Ironclad Workforce gloves. If you won a set, you know the quality here. Ironclad |
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