November 2010 Newsletter

Old Business

October 5^th – General Meeting

The general meeting of the Big Easy Mopar Association (BEMA) was called to order at 7:00 PM on October 5, 2010 in Metairie by Paul Reynolds III.

1. Paul started by thanking:

Al Adams and Dave Gauthier for parking the cars at each of our monthly car shows, it is a long and usually thankless job, but a very much needed position (can I hear a round of applause??)

2. Member of the month for the next 2 months was chosen:

a. October: Tony & Pam Spiehler

b. November: Joe Seoane & Patty Patterson

3. We are up to 85 members! Only 15 left to go to meet Paul’s goal.

4. Turkey & Tire Fry – We must find a place.

5. Upcoming Events:

a. Saturday, November 13^th, Cruise to Southland Dodge in Houma;

b. Saturday, November 20^th, Turkey Fry;

c. Saturday, December 11^th, Christmas Party.

6. If you are interested in having your car in the World of Wheels, contact Dennis Dunkin, there is one spot left.

Income	Money In	Expenses	Money Out
50/50	$179.00
New Member (2)	$60.00
	$ 239.00

Members who came to the meeting:

Paul Reynolds III	Ronnie Chaisson	Scott Cedor
Mike & Pam LeBlanc	Warren Breaux	Merlyn & Chrissy Huguet
Frank Graffahnini	Howard Reed	Danny & Ana Perkins
Frank Landry	Jimmie Watts	Ricky, Dayna & the Bailey Crew
Darrin & Stephanie Frisella	Tony Spiehler	Joe Seoane
Kruzin Connie & Al Adams	Jack Collins	Angelique & Chris Russo
Michael & Tania Sander	Cliff Dunn	Al Berthelot
Cindy & Dennis Rinck	Ronald Walker	Ron Keller
Greg Roberts & Gregory Jr.

October 2^nd - Monthly Cruise @ The Pit Stop

For the 2^nd month in a row, our October cruise was a picture perfect night. With the beautiful weather came the beautiful cars and cars and more cars. We lost count at about 120-130, there may have been more. The 50/50 was another astounding amount, $1,000.00 with $500.00 going to the winner, Brad Long! No I did not say Brian; I said brad, Brian’s nephew. Whew…two long’s winning 2 months in a row, say…can I get a loan???

Income	Money In	Expenses	Money Out
50/50	$500.00
September Bar Sales New Member T-Shirt Sales	$55.00 $30.00 $10.00
	$ 595.00

Thanks Dave & Al for directing parking and thanks to Jeff for arranging for a band to play for the night. The people’s choice awards went to: 1) ’67 Firebird convertible, Red/White and 2) ’35 Chevy Coupe, Black. In addition, a big to Scott Cedor for selling and Denise Long & Pam Spiehler for tearing 50/50 tickets.

Here are the members who came out:

Mike Robinette	Kruzin Connie & Al Adams	Jack Collins
Scott Cedor	Joe Seoane & Patty Patterson	Darrin & Stephanie Frisella
Brian & Denise Long	Paul Reynolds & CPA	Pam & Mike LeBlanc
Al Berthelot	Tania Sander	Steve Gardner
Tony & Pam Spiehler	John Londier (Blacksheep)	Tommy & Roxanne Ashwell
Dennis Dunkin	Lane Holt	Rob & Shelly Clapp
Tommy Rodriguez	Kirt Grunwald	Ron Keller
Dave Gauthier	Jim Barbara Boyle	Marcellus Grace
Kent Denapolis

October 7^th – Mopars at the Marina

WOW – Eric Keller did the most amazing job of getting almost every Mopar together from Crusin the Coast. When we arrived in Biloxi on Wednesday, Eric was one of the first people we ran into. He gave us a stack of flyers and asked that when we saw Mopars to pass them out. Personally I handed several out and received almost the same response each time, “this is like the third one of these; I promise I’ll be there”. And be there, they were.

There were well over 230 hundred cars with several car clubs from the south represented; the Deep South Mopars (750 members) to the Cajun Mopars, from Iberia Parish were all there. Then there were reps from Adidas, who were interested in a certain member’s car for a commercial; reps from Firefly Vodka who were literally driving down Beach Blvd, saw all of the Mopars, and did a U-turn to see what they were missing; don’t be surprised to see them at our show in May. Mopar magazine had a very impressive display and certainly grabbed the attention of passer bys.

Then there was the food. I will have to take everyone else’s opinions, because while I was walking back & forth letting everyone know the food was ready, it was being eaten up and a superhuman rate. Get ready for these numbers, 200 bowls of jambalaya and 300 pieces of chicken were eaten in 21 minutes. One person told me she was from up north but her aunt was from New Orleans, and she had not jambalaya that good in over 20 years, since her aunt passed away, she had tears in her eyes as she told the how her family would flock to her aunt’s house whenever she cooked jambalaya for them.

Here are the members who came out:

Ronnie Chaisson	Jimmie Watts	Dennis & Debbie Dunkin
Brian & Denise Long	Darrin & Stephanie Frisella	Howard Reed
Kurt Grunwald	Jim & Barbara Boyle	Scott Cedor
Kevin & Dawn Uli	Peter & Bethany Johnson	Pat & Shannon Boyle
Warren Breaux	Al Berthelot	Paul Reynolds
Ron Keller	Mike Robinette	Lane Holt
Danny Perkins	Tony Spiehler	Lenny & Christine Uli
Mark Burton	Greg Roberts & Gregory Jr.

Other News

- Don’t forget to put on your thinking hats and either email or bring in your ideas of increasing our income to the next meeting.

- Please send me any announcements for ideas you would like to see in your newsletter www.bigeasymopar@gmail.com

New Business

Up Coming BEMA Events

November:

Saturday the 6^th – Pit Stop Cruise 6 – till

Saturday the 13^th – Southland Dodge Cruise

Saturday the 20^th – Turkey Fry

Things You Should Know

If there is anything you want included in the newsletter such as car show results or who attended what event or any pictures you want added to web site, email them to me bigeasymopar@gmail.com. We will have a sign in sheet at any sponsored club event so don’t forget to sign.

Other Up Coming Events

October 30, 2010 (Saturday) West Jefferson Cruise - The West Jefferson Hospital Foundation cordially invites you to the 2nd Annual West Jeff Family Festival. Bring the family and experience live music by August Rush, Burgundy, The Top Cats, Rockin' Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, a car show, WJ Kid Zone, costume contest, Trunk-or-Treat and much more. 1111 Medical Center Blvd, Marrero

Food will be served by various vendors and the beverages will be sold by the WJH Foundation. http://www.wjmc.org/Festival/Attractions/WJHFamilyFestCarShow.aspx

August Rush	11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.	Car/Bike Registration:	7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Burgundy	2:00 to 4:00 p.m.	Awards Announced:	4:00 p.m.
The Top Cats	4:30 to 6:30 p.m.	Pre-Registration Fee:	$30 per Vehicle $20 per Bike
Rockin' Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters	7:00 to 10:00 p.m.	Deadline to Pre-Register:	October 13, 2010
		Day of Show Registration:	$35 per Vehicle $25 per Bike

October 30, 2010 – Saint Rita Knights of Columbus, 7100 Jefferson Hwy, Harahan $25.00. Food, Music, 50/50, Vendors on hand. Gates open at 5:30, awards are at 9 pm.

November 6^th (Saturday) – Louisiana Custom Cruisers 4^th Annual Car Show registration is from 8 am - 12 noon, 12715 Hwy 90, St Charles Plaza, Boutte, La. $20 early registration is until

11/3/2010. Pre-show cruise night is Friday, November 5^th, music by Wayne Foret. For details call Louie Morales Jr. 985-785-8494.

November 27^th (Saturday) – The Knights of Sparta “Cardi Gras” Car & Bike Show, 6:30-10:30 PM, St. Clement of Rome Church, W. Esplanade Ave @ Cleary Ave in Metairie. Call Dave for info @ 504.455.3309.

Recurring Events

1^st Friday of the month

Elks Lodge #30 Cruise @ 2215 Cleary Ave in Metairie. From 6 pm -10 pm., $2 at the door. Contact Pat 382-6707. From May - November.

River Ridge Hot Rods Open Cruise @ the Camp on Hickory Ave. in River Ridge,

6 pm -10 pm. Contact Dave or Nancy 737-9333.

1st Saturday of the month

BEMA Open Cruise @ the Pit Stop, 4117 Jefferson Hwy, 6 pm -10 pm. Food, drinks, 50/50, & door prizes. Contact Paul 415-5731 or Ron 452-3695. www.bigeasymopar.org

Coastal Cruisers Cruise @ Midtown Square Mall parking lot on Gause Blvd in Slidell, from 6 pm – 9 pm. Pre-1975 vehicles. Contact Terri 985-863-9256

50’60s Oldies Car Club Cruise Night @ Wendy’s on Terry Parkway in Marrero, 6 pm -10 pm. Contact Al 367-1707

2nd Friday of each month

Slidell Antique Association Olde Towne, A live block party located at First & Erlanger

Streets, 6 pm - 9 pm.

2nd Saturday of each month

Louisiana Custom Cruisers Cruise Night @ Sonic Drive-In on Hwy 90 in Boutte, 6 pm -10 pm. For details contact Louie 985-785-8494. Will host Open Car Show Nov 5th &

6th. www.lacustomcruisers.com

Open Car Show @ 3001 Ormond Blvd (At Airline Hwy) in Destrehan, 5 pm - 9 pm. For more details, contact Billy 468-6032 or Billy R. 985-758-2767.

Golden Oldies Motor Club at Hobby Lobby in Hammond. Contact Jerry 985-774-6341.

3rd Friday of each month

Crescent City Cruisers Cruise @ Williams Blvd and the Lake, 6:30 pm - 10 pm. For details contact, Walter 481-3156. April-October

3rd Saturday of each month

Northshore Mustang Club Open Cruise at Hwy 21, Pelican Landing Shopping Center, Mandeville from 5 pm - 9 pm., 50/50, music. For details contact Jerry 985-774-6341 or 382-9176.

Old Gretna Cruise Night at 300 block of Huey P. Long Ave. by the Farmers Market in

Gretna, 6 pm - 9:30 pm. Open to pre-1980 vehicles only. For details call JT 250-4505.

Weekends Cruisers Classic Cruise at 1218 St. Charles St in Houma from, 5 pm - 9 pm.

For details contact Robert 985-879-2985.

Old Jefferson Cruise Night sponsored by Custom Built Garages & Harahan

Collectables, at 4117 Jefferson Hwy (The Pit Stop) 6pm till. Details: Jimmie

456-6312.

St. Bernard Antique Auto Club Cruise Night @ 8751 Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette,

6 pm - 9 pm. For details contact Johnny 279-5311.

Gulf South Firebird & Camaro Club @ the Saints Diner, 2554 Williams Blvd, Kenner from 6 pm - 10 pm, Adult & kids games, 50/50, & door prizes.

3rd Sunday of each month

Pink Ladies Car Club Cruise @ Chevy’s, 1201 Manhattan Blvd, in Harvey, 6 pm - 9 pm. For details contact Tess 340-5929 or Camille 340-9082.

4th Friday of each month

Olde Town of Covington block party, N. Columbia St. Need to arrive before 6 pm, street closes from 6 pm - 9:30 pm.

4th Saturday of each month

West Bank Cruisers Oldies Cruise Night @ 2781 Belle Chasse Hwy in Gretna, 6 pm - 10 pm. For details contact Bobby 393-7825.

4th Sunday of each month

Wax Alley Sunday @ Crazy Johnnie’s Steak House, 3520 18th St, Metairie, from 2 pm - 6 pm. No entry fee, no judging, door prizes, 50/50, & a DJ out on the front on deck. Hot dogs for participants, bar opens 2 pm, Restaurant opens 4 pm.