December 2012

THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Well the world did not end on December 21st and so we have made it to 2013.
I hope you have made good New Year’s resolutions and at least are complying
with them. As you might or might not be aware, our Christmas party was a
bust and we canceled. There were a multiple problems that complied and the
stinky stuff hit the rotating air movement device (S#*% hit the fan) the
week prior to the scheduled event. So it was decided, on short notice, to
cancel. I hope everybody got the word as we sent emails and called people.
Anyway, this coming year, I think it would be best to go back to the idea of
holding it at a restaurant and then few or many can attend and we are not
concerned, as much, about the numbers.

Our next meeting, January 31st, I believe that the Fort Douglas folks want
to talk with us about the upcoming year and how things are going to work now
that Ephriam is gone. Then February 28th, we have a presentation by Ron
Powell on uniform and equipment, I think. We do need a volunteer for March
for something. Maybe if we do not get a volunteer, then we can hold a thong
swimming suit competition amongst the group. If that does not scare enough
someone to come up with something else, I do not know what would.

The good news is that Pete Bave’s WC52 is now owned by a friend of Pete’s
and of mine, Dave Barber, who is interested in joining the club. Dave is
also very active in the Utah Wing of the Commemorative Air Force and a
retired Army pilot. He is looking for a WWII trailer to pull behind his
WC52. So if you know of one, let him know. That reminds me; if you are a
current UMVC member and want to advertise something in this newsletter, let
Bruce Morgan and Ron Powell know so that they can add it in our classifieds
area.

Don’t forget about the welfare of our members and let us know if one is
sick, afflicted or just needs help. And could everyone try to make sure any
of our members that need one, has a ride to meetings.

Thanks,

Greg Brubaker
President, Utah Military Vehicle Club

MINUTES FROM THE SECRETARY
By Bruce Morgan
1. For contributions, editorials, or items for sale, contact Ron Powell at
rondoin_98@hotmail.com to get in the newsletter.

2. This will also be a time to early pay your dues ($15.00 per individual
for the year of 2013). Our list of members’ names, addresses, phone #s,
email, and vehicles owned; is requested for the Master List (which will only
go to the officers) and what info (if any) will go on the General List
(which will only be given to paid up members). You may also make individual
requests. These Lists will be ready to paid up members in early 2013. You
may mail your dues to George Spar. – please check the 2012 List for this
info .

3. Our January 2013 meeting will be at 1900 hours (7 P.M.), on the 31st at
the second building of the Fort Douglas Museum, east of the U of U. Dues
may be paid there. Remember that meetings will be on the last Thursday of
the month unless otherwise announced.

4. If you desire to have something in the newsletter or on our website
(www.utahmvc.org), you must get it to the editors within the first week of
the new month.

5. Presentations for February:
There will be a short discussion about military web gear and equipment.
There will also be some helmets. If you want to bring yours and share in
this, simply coordinate it Ron Powell.

6. Special For Sale Item: one “Auto Arms” GI .45 pistol for sale or trade
for a .357 or .45 long colt revolver (no cowboy guns though). Comes with
lockbox with 2 keys, manual, 500 rounds of ammo in a .30 cal ammo can, five
magazines, 100 rounds of ammo still in original boxes, one GI web double
magazine pouch with clips for the combat belt, and parts list. Gun is
parkcanized and marked US Army. Will bring it to the January meeting. Make
offer. This is for club members only.