Meetings
We have changed to a combination of in-person and online Zoom meetings, depending on the monthly activities. Beginning in January 2025, the default date for online meetings will be the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM. The in-person meetings are usually held during car shows or club events on the weekends so check the events calendar. Always check the club calendar for the latest details on upcoming meetings and events. Events Calendar
Meeting Minutes
These most recent meeting minutes below are a preliminary draft until officially approved during the next meeting. Approved minutes from previous meeting are further below.
DRAFTS
Cactus Corvair Club Board of Directors Meeting, November 19, 2024
A Board of Director's Meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Via Zoom on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 by club President Dave W. Six Officers and Directors were in attendance.
Topics Discussed:
• Al F. and Tim W. have agreed to be on the Board of Directors.
• Monthly club meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of every month starting January 7, 2025.
• Everything we do from now on will be on the calendar on the website. We need to “train” members to check the calendar on a regular basis.
• The club's Facebook site gets a lot of scammers and people that don't really belong. We want to do something moving forward to ensure only local and genuinely interested people are allowed to participate.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. and Chris S. to monitor more closely and find a way to make it harder for non-Corvair people to join and spam/scam members.
• We are planning a “Tech Talk LIVE!” session tentatively scheduled for January 18, 2025 at Dave W.'s house to install an electric fuel pump on Nancy P.'s car and carburetors on Jim W.'s Rampside.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. and Cathy C. will finalize plans and report at next club meeting (Christmas party).
• Member Charlie T. suggested a cruise to the Dwarf Car Museum in Maricopa. Dave W. would like for him to organize it.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. to contact Charlie T. and Mike D. and ask them to volunteer to set this up in the first quarter of 2025 and invite the Tucson club to join us there.
• Bank access is nearly complete. Jim W. will be taking over the duties by the end of the year.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. to work with Chris S. and Jim W. to complete changeover to new Treasurer (Jim W.) by end of year or sooner.
• “Concours in the Hills” (Fountain Hills) is an expensive show, but Jim W. told us that because it's for the Phoenix Children's Hospital, the entry fee qualifies as a donation and you can recoup the cost with the Arizona Tax Credit when you do your taxes, so essentially it is free to enter the show.
• Bob C. to head up a New Member Welcoming Committee.
◦ Action Item: Bob C. to work with Chris S. to put together a “Welcome Kit” and draft a “Welcome to the Club” email. Target for completion: Jan. 7, 2025.
• Jim W. requested a few more folding tables to be brought to the Christmas party.
• We discussed the Club Roster.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. to plan a membership drive and new member drive to rebuild the club roster and update contact information. Obtain permission from members to share information to other club members upon request. Target for completion: Jan.7, 2025.
• We discussed the Zoom meetings and cost of $20 a month for nearly unlimited vs. free but time-limited that we are using now.
◦ Action Item, Completed: Dave W. has already found and implemented a discount code which saves us nearly $50/yr, making the monthly cost $9.33/month through Nov. 2025. This includes the ability to record our meetings and 5G storage on their servers.
• The annual Corvair Cruise-In at the Pavilions may be in flux, as the Pavilions is under new ownership. We are tentatively scheduled for March 1 or 8, 2025, but things may change.
• On December 7th, the Martin Museum will offer free entry with a toy donation.
• We discussed creating a YouTube library of tech talk topics to assist club members and give easy, anytime access.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. to work with Braden P. to see if creating this is worth doing, or is access through Dave W's existing channel sufficient.
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
• Next club meeting will be held at our Christmas Party on Dec. 8th.
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting November 6, 2024 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:02 P.M. Via Zoom on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 by club Vice President Chris S. and Presidential candidate Dave W. Seven members were in attendance.
Old Business
New Business:
Tech Talk:
Closing Thoughts
Cactus Corvair Club Board of Directors Meeting, November 19, 2024
A Board of Director's Meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Via Zoom on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 by club President Dave W. Six Officers and Directors were in attendance.
Topics Discussed:
• Al F. and Tim W. have agreed to be on the Board of Directors.
• Monthly club meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of every month starting January 7, 2025.
• Everything we do from now on will be on the calendar on the website. We need to “train” members to check the calendar on a regular basis.
• The club's Facebook site gets a lot of scammers and people that don't really belong. We want to do something moving forward to ensure only local and genuinely interested people are allowed to participate.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. and Chris S. to monitor more closely and find a way to make it harder for non-Corvair people to join and spam/scam members.
• We are planning a “Tech Talk LIVE!” session tentatively scheduled for January 18, 2025 at Dave W.'s house to install an electric fuel pump on Nancy P.'s car and carburetors on Jim W.'s Rampside.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. and Cathy C. will finalize plans and report at next club meeting (Christmas party).
• Member Charlie T. suggested a cruise to the Dwarf Car Museum in Maricopa. Dave W. would like for him to organize it.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. to contact Charlie T. and Mike D. and ask them to volunteer to set this up in the first quarter of 2025 and invite the Tucson club to join us there.
• Bank access is nearly complete. Jim W. will be taking over the duties by the end of the year.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. to work with Chris S. and Jim W. to complete changeover to new Treasurer (Jim W.) by end of year or sooner.
• “Concours in the Hills” (Fountain Hills) is an expensive show, but Jim W. told us that because it's for the Phoenix Children's Hospital, the entry fee qualifies as a donation and you can recoup the cost with the Arizona Tax Credit when you do your taxes, so essentially it is free to enter the show.
• Bob C. to head up a New Member Welcoming Committee.
◦ Action Item: Bob C. to work with Chris S. to put together a “Welcome Kit” and draft a “Welcome to the Club” email. Target for completion: Jan. 7, 2025.
• Jim W. requested a few more folding tables to be brought to the Christmas party.
• We discussed the Club Roster.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. to plan a membership drive and new member drive to rebuild the club roster and update contact information. Obtain permission from members to share information to other club members upon request. Target for completion: Jan.7, 2025.
• We discussed the Zoom meetings and cost of $20 a month for nearly unlimited vs. free but time-limited that we are using now.
◦ Action Item, Completed: Dave W. has already found and implemented a discount code which saves us nearly $50/yr, making the monthly cost $9.33/month through Nov. 2025. This includes the ability to record our meetings and 5G storage on their servers.
• The annual Corvair Cruise-In at the Pavilions may be in flux, as the Pavilions is under new ownership. We are tentatively scheduled for March 1 or 8, 2025, but things may change.
• On December 7th, the Martin Museum will offer free entry with a toy donation.
• We discussed creating a YouTube library of tech talk topics to assist club members and give easy, anytime access.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. to work with Braden P. to see if creating this is worth doing, or is access through Dave W's existing channel sufficient.
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
• Next club meeting will be held at our Christmas Party on Dec. 8th.
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting November 6, 2024 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:02 P.M. Via Zoom on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 by club Vice President Chris S. and Presidential candidate Dave W. Seven members were in attendance.
Old Business
- We approved Meeting Minutes from our October meeting.
- We approved our Treasury Report from our October meeting.
- We discussed our upcoming picnic on Sunday, Nov. 17., from 10 A.M. To 2 P.M. At Usery Park, Ramada #D2. David W. is going to get a lot of leftover picnic supplies from David D. next week and then will call a meeting of those involved in facilitating the picnic to finalize our assignments. Information on the picnic can be found on the CCC website.
- The Christmas Party notification went out on Monday. It will be held at Jim and Diane's on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1-4 P.M. We are reminded to get signed up if we plan to attend so they can plan food quantities. The flyer and sign-up instructions are on the CCC Website.
- Elections remain uncontested, so going forward the officers will be: Dave W., President; Chris S., Vice President; Jim W., Treasurer; Nancy P., Secretary. We will finalize our Board Members at the picnic. We have Bob C. and Al F. and officers will check to see if Tim W. will stay on for another year.
- Braden P. will put out a monthly newsletter starting the end of this month.
New Business:
- Looking for suggestions for driving destinations this season, or events that we can attend as a club.
- Dave W. is looking into the Corporate Transparency Act and how it applies to us. If it does, we must respond by the end of 2024.
- Starting in January, we will change our meeting nights from the first Wednesday of the month to the first Tuesday of the month. (December's meeting will be held at our Christmas Party.)
Tech Talk:
- Today's Tech Talk pertained to Powerglide Transmissions and the importance of selective washers in order to ensure you have proper end play. You need to have between .025"-.045" of clearance to be in spec, and Dave built a simple tool to be able to measure that clearance before final assembly.
Closing Thoughts
- The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
- Next meeting is at our Christmas Party on Dec. 8.
Approved
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting October 2, 2024 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:02 P.M. Via Zoom on Wednesday, October 2nd,
2024 by club Vice President Chris S. and Presidential candidate Dave W. Seven members were in attendance.
Old Business
• We reviewed our event at Gateway Classics in north Phoenix. It was well attended considering
the unseasonable heat, and we got to meet some new club members.
• Chris explained to the members who were not at the Gateway show that things will be changing
since outgoing club President David D. is moving out of state. Highlights of these changes are a
shorter (½ hour) meeting format, possibly changing the monthly meeting to the first Tuesday of the
month instead of Wednesday, and the resurrection of our newsletter, the Fanbelt Flyer, with
Braden P. acting as Editor.
New Business:
• On Saturday October 12 th we will be allowed to drive our cars on the NASCAR track if we sign up
very soon. If you are interested, please contact Dave W. as soon as possible. Cost to drive five
laps on the track is $30, but for $45 you can also get a photo of yourself in the Victory Circle. Sign
up for the 4 p.m. timeslot if possible, and members can all ride at once as a club.
• The Great Western Fanbelt Toss is October 25-27. You must register by October 19th
, so, again, if interested, contact Dave W.
• We have now scheduled our Fall Picnic for Sunday, November 17th, from 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. at
Usery Park in East Mesa, Ramada #D2. Food will start around 11:30 a.m. Entrance to the park
will be $7 per car. There are shaded picnic tables, horseshoe pits, a grill, a fire pit (if it's not a No-
Burn Day), electricity, lights, and nearby bathrooms, and gorgeous views! Keep watching the
website for details as the date approaches.
• Our Holiday Party will be December 8th from 1-4 p.m. At Jim W.'s house in the West Valley.
• It's that time of year when we elect our new Officers and Board Members for the upcoming year.
Current nominees for Officers are: Dave W. for President, Chris S. remaining Vice President,
Nancy P. remaining Secretary, and Jim W. for Treasurer. If anyone else is interested in any of
these positions, please let Dave W. know. We are also looking for new Board Members; so far,
Kathy C. and Bob C. have volunteered. We want to get these elections done by next meeting, if
possible.
• We also want to get more people involved in taking the lead role in events such as picnics, cruise
days, destination rides, etc. Please don't be shy, and let's get some new and exciting ideas for
events this year! Speak up, and get involved!
Tech Talk:
• Today's Tech Talk was given by Dave W. and was about a simple and gentle de-rusting formula
that you can make with simple household ingredients. Take 1 gallon of Distilled Water, add 14 oz.
Citric Acid (available on Amazon), and 5-1/2 oz. Baking soda or washing soda. Can also add
some Dawn dish detergent for some degreasing properties as well. This formula is only mildly
acidic and is great for gently de-rusting parts without hurting the metal. Also helps in removing
paint.
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
• Watch the CCC website for more on upcoming events!
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting October 2, 2024 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:02 P.M. Via Zoom on Wednesday, October 2nd,
2024 by club Vice President Chris S. and Presidential candidate Dave W. Seven members were in attendance.
Old Business
• We reviewed our event at Gateway Classics in north Phoenix. It was well attended considering
the unseasonable heat, and we got to meet some new club members.
• Chris explained to the members who were not at the Gateway show that things will be changing
since outgoing club President David D. is moving out of state. Highlights of these changes are a
shorter (½ hour) meeting format, possibly changing the monthly meeting to the first Tuesday of the
month instead of Wednesday, and the resurrection of our newsletter, the Fanbelt Flyer, with
Braden P. acting as Editor.
New Business:
• On Saturday October 12 th we will be allowed to drive our cars on the NASCAR track if we sign up
very soon. If you are interested, please contact Dave W. as soon as possible. Cost to drive five
laps on the track is $30, but for $45 you can also get a photo of yourself in the Victory Circle. Sign
up for the 4 p.m. timeslot if possible, and members can all ride at once as a club.
• The Great Western Fanbelt Toss is October 25-27. You must register by October 19th
, so, again, if interested, contact Dave W.
• We have now scheduled our Fall Picnic for Sunday, November 17th, from 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. at
Usery Park in East Mesa, Ramada #D2. Food will start around 11:30 a.m. Entrance to the park
will be $7 per car. There are shaded picnic tables, horseshoe pits, a grill, a fire pit (if it's not a No-
Burn Day), electricity, lights, and nearby bathrooms, and gorgeous views! Keep watching the
website for details as the date approaches.
• Our Holiday Party will be December 8th from 1-4 p.m. At Jim W.'s house in the West Valley.
• It's that time of year when we elect our new Officers and Board Members for the upcoming year.
Current nominees for Officers are: Dave W. for President, Chris S. remaining Vice President,
Nancy P. remaining Secretary, and Jim W. for Treasurer. If anyone else is interested in any of
these positions, please let Dave W. know. We are also looking for new Board Members; so far,
Kathy C. and Bob C. have volunteered. We want to get these elections done by next meeting, if
possible.
• We also want to get more people involved in taking the lead role in events such as picnics, cruise
days, destination rides, etc. Please don't be shy, and let's get some new and exciting ideas for
events this year! Speak up, and get involved!
Tech Talk:
• Today's Tech Talk was given by Dave W. and was about a simple and gentle de-rusting formula
that you can make with simple household ingredients. Take 1 gallon of Distilled Water, add 14 oz.
Citric Acid (available on Amazon), and 5-1/2 oz. Baking soda or washing soda. Can also add
some Dawn dish detergent for some degreasing properties as well. This formula is only mildly
acidic and is great for gently de-rusting parts without hurting the metal. Also helps in removing
paint.
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
• Watch the CCC website for more on upcoming events!
Approved
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting September 28th, 2024 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
An informal meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at approximately 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at the Caffeine and Chrome Car Show held at Gateway Classic Cars in north Phoenix. It was co-facilitated by club Vice President Chris S. and Dave W.. About 12 members were in attendance.
Meeting adjourned approximately 10:45 A.M.
Don't forget to join in on the Zoom meeting on Wednesday, October 2nd, at 7 P.M.
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting September 28th, 2024 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
An informal meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at approximately 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at the Caffeine and Chrome Car Show held at Gateway Classic Cars in north Phoenix. It was co-facilitated by club Vice President Chris S. and Dave W.. About 12 members were in attendance.
- We discussed changes that will be taking place with the departure of current club President David D., who is moving out of state, and new visions for the club going forward.
- Chris reminded us that if we are interested in driving our cars on the NASCAR track at Phoenix Raceway we need to let him know soon. It will be Saturday October 12th and starts at 4 P.M. Cost is $30.
- The Great Western Fan Belt Toss is October 25-27, 2024 in Palm Springs, CA. You must register by October 19th.
- We will be getting back on track with our monthly Zoom Meetings starting October 2. Traditionally, our meetings have been held at 7 P.M. on the first Wednesday of every month, and we will continue this tradition for now. The link to the Zoom meeting is on the Cactus Corvair Club website.
- We discussed having a club picnic, possibly in November. Nancy P. will look into the availability of pavillions at Usery Park in east Mesa.
- Our club Christmas Party will be December 8th from 1-4 P.M. At Jim W.'s house again.
- It is thought that we should resurrect our monthly club newsletter, the Fanbelt Flyer. It can be short, maybe even just one page, but we would like to feature the story of a different member's Corvair every month. Braden P. will act as “editor” and producer.
- It is time to elect Officers and Board Members for the upcoming year. We will have nominations at the October 2nd Zoom meeting.
- We need to work on our roster list with names, phone numbers, emails, and possibly photos of each member willing to participate.
- We talked about assigning a sort of “New Member Liaison” so new members feel more welcome and connected as soon as they join.
Meeting adjourned approximately 10:45 A.M.
Don't forget to join in on the Zoom meeting on Wednesday, October 2nd, at 7 P.M.
