Meetings
We used to meet at a local Chevy dealership on the first Wednesday of each month but in the last few years, we have changed to a combination of in-person or online meetings. The in-person meetings are usually held during car shows or club events on the weekends. Please check the club calendar for the upcoming meetings schedule.
Details for each meeting are found on the Events Calendar
Most Recent Meeting Minutes
These most recent minutes below are preliminary draft until officially approved during the next meeting.
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!
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 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.
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.
