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Derek, Richard is going to start planning the route for his run in a few days and will give me the info to put up on the forum ASAP!  Glad the Viper Club can make this a happy birthday for you! 
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I don't expect to break any "speed records" but this is an opportunity to learn!  I enjoyed the chance to do the drags part at the car control clinic and would like to learn more about how the Viper feels and when to shift when it takes off from the launch.  Come on guys, you can all do WAYYYYY better than me, so come on and make a couple runs (or more) just to see how fun it is!  Lyle is a great teacher.  Pam

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We're in for the Falconry show!  Can't wait!  And we're sharing a 3 bedroom Villa with Paul & Teresa, Dave & Lisa.  The weekend sounds like a LOT of fun! 
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This one's too good to miss!  Paul & Pam will be there.  Can't wait to enjoy one of those rooms. 

[SCENIC DRIVE & BRUNCH at the TERRANEA RESORT!Sunday by the Shore ... On Sunday, January 29, 2012]

SCENIC DRIVE & BRUNCH at the TERRANEA RESORT!
Sunday by the Shore ... On Sunday, January 29, 2012

On January 29th, cruise on over to the coastline for an outstanding So Cal Viper Club Sunday Brunch at the beautiful Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes!  
Overnight accommodations are available for those that would like to have a weekend stay.  

Terranea is a 2 year old, $485 million dollar, 360 room resort property, sitting on 80 foot high cliffs over the Pacific Ocean.  There are over 2 miles of Nature Trails with a Beach Cove and a Sea Cave.  Bring your walking shoes!  This tip of Palos Verdes is also known for its epic amount of whale and dolphin sightings year round, so, bring your binoculars too!  Loads of family fun from Kids Club activities to biking, golfing, even an on-site falconry show!

Spend your Sunday at the Sea.
www.Terranea.com

BRUNCH:  MEET AT 10am IN THE CATALINA KITCHEN
Adults reg. $52 - Club reduced rate $44
Children 5-12 reg. $28.  Club reduced rate $24
Kids under 4 Free!

Members that want to stay overnight on the 27th - 28th to enjoy a full weekend, you have two reduced rate lodging options in the $2,000,000++ Villas and Casita's.  

Oceanfront Casita's are over 2000 sq. ft.

                                            Regular nightly rate    Viper Club rate
1 BDR Casita with full kitchen    $ 865                       $425
2 BDR Casita sleeps 6               $1275                      $600
3 BDR Casita sleeps 8               $1685                      $775

Ocean View Villas with private 2 car garages from 1900 to 2800 sq.ft
2 BDR Villa sleeps 4-6              $1270                       $670
3 BDR Villa sleeps 8                 $1540                       $825

For a virtual tour of the Villas and Casita's, please visit
www.TerraneaRealEstate.com

The Villas and Casita's are booked directly through the Property Manager, Jeff Sargent.
Viper Owners please email Jeff at  [email protected]   Just mention the So Cal Viper Club for the weekend.

For specific accommodation questions, contact club member David Kuzmiak at  [email protected]

For the brunch we will be able to "valet" our own cars at the front of the hotels for pictures.

We would like to thank David Kuzmiak for creating this exciting event for our club!  David wants you to know that you may bring your "non-Viper" friends.  The more the merrier!  Couples who would like to share the experience in a two or three bedroom Villa or Casita will find each bedroom has it's own private bathroom as well as other luxurious appointments.  Please check out the websites to see the floor plans and other amazing sites of Terranea.

THOSE FROM SAN DIEGO/N.SAN DIEGO CO. WHO WANT TO MEET AND RUN TOGETHER TO LANCE'S START POINT:
Meet at the REST STOP about 5 mi. N. of Oceanside off I-15 BY OR BEFORE 7:30 AM.  We will leave the Rest Stop at 7:30AM in order to meet Lance's group at about 9AM.  Google Maps says it's a 1 1/2hr. drive from the Rest Stop.  

We will start the morning off at 9:15 am by meeting in the Del Amo Mall parking lot by Sears.   22100 Hawthorn BLVDTorrance, CA 90503    Sears is at the south end of the mall closest to the corner of Hawthorne Blvd and W. Sepulveda Blvd. in Torrance.  We will leave promptly at 9:30 and take a scenic route around Palos Verdes to Terranea

PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY SO WE CAN LET TERRANEA KNOW HOW MANY TO EXPECT!!!

THOSE PLANNING TO ATTEND:  
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Lance & Lori, Arisa and Halie
Dave & Melissa
Paul & Teresa
Nelson Reeve
Ray and Debbie
Richard & Charlene
Scott and Laura
Mike and Melanie
Ben & Mikey
Mike and Cheryl
Mickey and Yosi
Ron and Mary
Jim, Karen and Ashley
Jim S.
Dan and Mayo
Rolf and June  + 7
Ron & Nora
Michael & Sarafina
Angel & ?
The Pruett's (2)
Raj and Spencer
George & Diane + 2
Jeff and Jen

[THE DRAGS AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAYTHURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 2nd]

 

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THE DRAGS AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY
THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 2nd

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If you've never had the thrill of Drag Racing your car at the strip, here is your chance!

Lyle Larson and DC Performance will be running a series of these Thursday Evening events throughout the year.  Lyle will be spending time with us before we stage the cars on the 1/8 mile track.  He will be teaching us the basics and etiquette of drag racing.  
We will be covering the basics of the lights, staging, and launching the Viper for maximum traction.   This will be a progressive series that will give us the skills to be good 1/8 and 1/4 milers.

Helmets ARE the only minimum requirement.
(Some of us will have a helmet we can share with those of you who don't yet own one, but if you can borrow one before arriving at the drags you'll be assured of being able to run your car as often as you want rather than waiting to share one)

Come out and run or just come support the Club and watch!  It's only $20 to run your car, $10 to watch!

Date:  February 2, 2012
Time:  Please try to arrive about 3:30 or by 4PM so you can be in the group that gets the special walk-through and briefing by Lyle.  The track is making special provisions for the Viper group!  Drags start at 5PM.
Where: Irwindale Speedway    http://www.toyotaspeedwayatirwindale.com/dragstrip/index.html
         500 Speedway Dr
         Irwindale   CA   91706     MAP TO SPEEDWAY
Cost: $20.00 for the night

Attending:

Lance
Anthony
Gary
Ben
Paul W.
Pam
Nino
Angel
Leo
Anhtuan
Lisa & Dave
Bruce
Tim
Jacque and Jane

[So Cal / Arizona Joint Club EventMarch 16 - 18, 2012]

So Cal / Arizona Joint Club Event
March 16 - 18, 2012

We have invited Arizona to So Cal to team up and participate in the

Annual Corvette Charity Auto-X in Indio on
MARCH 17
Riverside County Fairgrounds
Which Benefits the ALS Lou Gehrigs Disease
and The Boys and Girls of Cathedral City
Proceeds from both events will be split


Click this Vipers vs Vettes

THIS IS GOING TO BE AN AWESOME WEEKEND!!!

We will have a cocktail gathering at the Fantasy Springs Hotel on Friday evening.  The 12th Floor Lounge sits high atop the hotel with great views of the valley.   We will meet up with our Arizona guests and plan our strategies for setting the low time at the Auto-X.    Fantasy Springs Resort 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio  CA   92203

ALL VIPERS will meet in the west hotel parking lot at 8:00 am on Saturday morning.  We will put #'s on the cars and take care of all the registration paperwork BEFORE heading to the Fairgrounds.  This will eliminate having to wait in the line with everyone else at the Fairgrounds to register.  We will leave the Hotel promptly at 8:30am
We have made special arrangements with the organizers to restrict the first couple of hours to Vipers and Corvettes  ONLY.  This event is open to the public....but we will get our own time block to run in so we won't have long wait times.  The course will go hot at 9:00 am sharp and we have 2 hours to get our runs in.  It will be a tight battle between the Vipers and Vettes. A special trophy will be presented to Team Viper or Team Corvette based on a cumulative time from the lowest 5 times of each team.

We will leave the Fairgrounds around 12:00 and head for lunch at Las Casuelas.  Cost will be $16.00 each for a 3 item buffet and soft drinks included.
After lunch, we will take a nice little cruise up Hwy 74 to the lookout and then drop back into the valley and stop off at Shields Date Garden for date shakes.

Later that evening, the Vipers and Corvettes will meet for a big group dinner close to the Fantasy Springs Hotel at Ciro's Italian Ristorante  81-957 Hwy 111  indio

Sunday morning we will check out of the hotel and head to the Palm Springs Tram at 10:00 am.  We will have lunch at the top of the hill and enjoy the magnificent views.  

JUST HEARD FROM THE PALM SPRINGS CORVETTE CLUB:  
They have an exciting Traveling Trophy that someone will win at this event...  sharpen up your cone skills, Viper-boys, 'cuz they claim it's not travelin' far!

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE AUTOX
Please bring yours, or borrow one if possible.  The Corvette Club has a few loaners available.

THOSE PLANNING TO ATTEND:
Lance & Lori     registered
Dave & Melissa     registered
Anthony & Wanda  registered
Rich & Kim  AZ    registered
Mike & Sharon  AZ    registered
Barry & JoAnne AZ    registered
Debbie Ruckert  AZ   registered
Ben              registered
Derek           registered
Dan & Cathy       registered
Drew & Tiff         registered
Scott & Laura      registered
Nino & Ruth           registered
Dave & Lisa        registered
Eddie & Michelle   registered
Gordon B           registered
Raj & Dawn        registered
Roger Curtis  AZ   registered
Demoe & Laura      registered
Ken & Lena       registered
Jacques & Jane     registered
Ryan                   registered
Randy                  registered
Jay & Jennifer       registered
Aaron                  registered
Ray W                registered
Bruce C              registered
Luke & Cher        registered
Ron & Patsy     registered
Juan & Becky     registered

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NEW YORK AUTO SHOW
AND UNVEILING OF THE NEW VIPER

APRIL 4, 2012

It is Official !  The SRT Gala Unveiling of the Generation 5 Viper will be on April 4th in New York. The big party will be held at the Skylight SoHo from 6:00pm to Midnight.  The unveiling will be at 7:30pm.  
SRT has joined with the VCA on this event.  If you are a current VCA member, be sure to put your membership # on the registration !  VCA members will get first priority to the limited number of spots available for this event !

Do not delay in registering for this event.  It will sell out VERY fast !!

SRT is doing this as a charity event.  A donation of $100.00 per person and all proceeds will go to the New York Police and Fire Widows' and Childrens Benefit Fund
SRT has requested that all attendees be at least 18 years of age.


Here's a link to register for the Gala unveiling in Soho  THIS IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED, so don't delay.

The VCA has set up a Host hotel in New Jersey which is directly across the Hudson River from the Jacob Javits Center where the NY Auto Show will be held.  They have secured some really great rates.
Click here for more info on the VCA Host Hotel

Here's a link to the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor HotelVCA Reservations


Planning to go...

Lance & Lori
Mike & Melanie
Dan & Cathy
Anthony & Wanda
Eddie & Michelle
Anhtuan P.
Scott H.
Justin D. & Beth
Scott & Diane
Mike & Cheryl S
George & Diane
Gary & Melissa

[RICHARD'S SPRING RUNSATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012MEET AT 10 AM]

 

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RICHARD'S SPRING RUN
SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012
MEET AT 10 AM

Richard Palkovic will lead our Vipers on a merry chase through the hilly, twisty, turning roads on past Temecula where we will stop at Rainbow Oaks Restaurant for lunch about 11:30 or so.  This is a spirited, fun drive and the food at Rainbow Oaks is served in huge portions (and it's good!). 

We will meet at 9:30AM at the Shell Station on Temescal Canyon Rd, Corona: MAP TO SHELL STN .  This is at the TEMESCAL off ramp about 7 mi. south of Hwy 91; address: 23255 Temescal Canyon Rd, Corona.
WE WILL LEAVE AT 10 AM for the run.  There are some nice twisties and hills to drive through, and Richard will try to keep us under a 95 mph for the switchback curves.   
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It is recommended that you go to the AutoX the month before to get ready for this!  (just kidding).  This will be a great run for you to wake up those Vipers after hiding them away from the rain and winter weather.

The Corvette Club is coming into the Rainbow Oaks Restaurant about an hour after our planned arrival; so let's not lag along on that twisty ride, Viper guys!  We want to get there and get all the BEST PARKING SPOTS before they start arriving!!!


COME ON, SIGN UP!: It is not necessary to let us know, so if you get a last minute opportunity to join us, please do so!  But if we can get a reasonable head-count it will help the restaurant and allow us to get better service, so if you know you can go, say so.

1.   Richard & Charlene
2.   Paul & Pam
3.   Paul Hawker & Teresa
4.   Dave & Lisa
5.   Nino & Ruth
6.   Lance
7.   Ray
8.   Laura & Demoe
9.   Eddie (and happy birthday to you that weekend!)
10. Ron & Mary B.
11. Luke & Cher
12. Ron & Nora
13. Jeff & Jen
14. Dan Campbell in his Viper, & his son in his Prowler
15. Jon L
16. Steven & Carol
17. Dan & Mayo
18. Bruce Conklin
19. Craig & Dolly
20. Ron & Nora
21. Michael
22. Chris W.
23. Mikan
24. Tony & Sherrie
25. Raj & Spencer
26. Brett
27. Jay and Jennifer
28. Tom & Shawn
29. John & Bridgit

[Tour of K&N Filters FacilityJune 9th 2012 Tour starts at 10:00 am We will be getting an inside look and tour of the K&N Filter's manufacturing area, fabrication and machine shop, inventory, shipping, test lab, dyno shop and warranty department. This will be approximately a 2 hour tour. After the tour they will raffle off some prizes !Meet point:9:00 amStarbucks3312 La Sierra AvenueRiverside, CA 92503(This is just north of the Chevron that we usually meet at on the corner of La Sierra and Indiana)This way we will have a lot more room and people can grab a coffee and a small breakfast if they want.We will leave at 9:30 and head to the K&N facility.1455 Citrus StreetRiverside, CA 92507Immediately following the tour, we will head back west on the 91 and have lunch at:Mi Tortilla3203 Mission Inn AvenueRiverside, CA 92507]

Tour of K&N Filters Facility
June 9th 2012  
Tour starts at 10:00 am




We will be getting an inside look and tour of the K&N Filter's manufacturing area, fabrication and machine shop, inventory, shipping, test lab, dyno shop and warranty department.  This will be approximately a 2 hour tour. After the tour they will raffle off some prizes !

Meet point:
9:00 am
Starbucks
3312 La Sierra Avenue
Riverside, CA 92503
(This is just north of the Chevron that we usually meet at on the corner of La Sierra and  Indiana)
This way we will have a lot more room and people can grab a coffee and a small breakfast if they want.

We will leave at 9:30 and head to the K&N facility.
1455 Citrus Street
Riverside, CA   92507

Immediately following the tour, we will head back west on the 91 and have lunch at:
Mi Tortilla
3203 Mission Inn Avenue
Riverside, CA 92507

Attending:
Lance
Raj
Ray
Ted & Mira
Denny
Angel
Jim S,
Bruce
Tony & Sherrie
Rolf
Jim + 1
Jay
Nino & Ruth
Scott
John L
Dave & Lisa
Derek & Roland
Brent & Brandon
Paul & Pam
John & Bridgit
John C
Mike F
Justin F
Ron & Patsy
Ron & Nora
Anhtuan
Mikan
Patrick
Gary
Kurt
Tom & Shawn
Luke & Cher


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[JULY 14 Cruise to Mt. BaldyGet ready to DRIVE ! We are going to run the ridge up to Mt Baldy. This will be a challenging, scenic cruise up the mountain ridge.]

JULY  14  Cruise to Mt. Baldy

Get ready to DRIVE !  We are going to run the ridge up to Mt Baldy.  This will be a challenging, scenic cruise up the mountain ridge.

Date:   July 14, 2012
Time:   9:30 am
Meet point:  Mobil Station located at 540 West Alosta Ave,  Glendora  CA  91740
Click here for route map

We will leave at 10:00 and make our way up to Mt Baldy on a very scenic and curvy ridge road.  

This may be one of the most challenging roads our Club has ever driven  ^2

We will have lunch at the historic Buckhorn Lodge which was opened in 1910.
It is currently owned and operated by Mrs. Unruh.  Mrs. Unruh was a Las Vegas Performer at the Frontier Hotel back in the day and her late husband Jesse Unruh was Speaker of the California Assembly and California campaign chair for both President Kennedy and Bobby Kennedy.

After visiting the Buckhorn Lodge and meeting with Mrs. Unruh, I knew this would be a great destination for a day run.  Mrs. Unruh has promised us her prime parking lot and a great lunch menu.
Cost will be $20.00 / person and you will have a choice of the following:

Giant Buckhorn Hot Dogs-  They are the Best!!!
Cheese Burgers-Turkey and veggie served with the works !!!!
Grilled Chicken Breast

All served with salad, fresh fruit, potato chips and a BUCKHORN COOKIE!!!

TAX AND GRATUITY INCLUDED
LEMONADE, COFFEE, AND TEA INCLUDED

In order to make things easier for them, cash would be greatly appreciated.



Attending:
1 Lance
2 Demoe +1
3 Albert
4 Jon L
5 Raj
6 Angel
7 Eddie R + 1
8 Steve B + 1
9 Scott H
10 Ryan B
11 Dan + 1
12 Scott & Pat
13 Jim & Judy
14 Jeff R
15 Joel
16 Bruce
17 Alan & Amara
18 John & Bridgit
19 John B
20 Cuz Mike
21 Jay M
22 Jim S
23 Mike & Cheryl
24 Anhtuan
25 Dan & Cathy
26 Dan Cragin

SO CAL VIPER CLUB LUAU
Saturday  August 11th, 2012
Don the Beachcomber

What better way to beat the summer heat than having a Luau !
Bring the family out to the coast and enjoy a very laid back afternoon of food, fun and entertainment.


We have reserved the entire back room where we will have a nice array of food for all to enjoy.
We will be treated to live music by a very special young lady and will also have group of girls performing Hula for us.

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Details:

Location:
Don the Beachcomber is located at:
16278 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach   CA   92649

Date / Time:
August 11th, 2012   11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cost:
VCA Members and immediate family members - $15.00 each
Non - VCA members and guests - $30.00 each
Children 4 and under - free

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND PAY WITH PAYPAL!!!

Deadline to sign up August 4th.

San Diego Group:  Those who want to caravan, please meet at about 9:15AM at the Rest Stop that is on I-5, about 5 miles north of Oceanside.  We will leave the Rest Area at 9:30AM.  


Attending:
Allmand, Jacques & Jane     Paid
Arguelles Eddie         Paid
Begin Randy + 1   Paid
Belvedere Gary & Melissa   Paid   
Bennett John & Joan +13   Paid
Calderone Angel       Paid
Chrisman Dave & Lisa      Paid
Conklin, Bruce, Grace, Jessica, Tom      Paid  
Cragin Dan & Theresa      Paid
Dauphine George & Diane   Paid
Everts Dan & Cathy Drew Tiffany Dax Sarah  Paid
Fujita Mike & Yoko      Paid
Guerrero Demoe + 5      Paid
Hausherr Peter, Tiffany & Kendra   Paid
Hawker Paul & Theresa   Paid
Hirko Scott, Laura & Julia     Paid
Hoard Hugh & Sherry      Paid   
Izard Steph + 1         Paid
Kawata Ben & Mikey        Paid
Kenehan Jim & Judy      Paid
Kern Brent & Allison + Braelin & Bryson   Paid
Kouchi Lance, Lori, +8   Paid
Larson, Lyle + 1     Paid
Li Bruce, Susanna & Amanda   Paid
Matranga Anthony & Wanda   Paid
Morrissette Jay & Jennifer      Paid
Palkovic Richard & Charlene   Paid
Petersen Craig & Dolly      Paid
Pham Anhtuan                              Paid
Reinsma, Eddie & Michelle         Paid   
Smith Don & Debbie   Paid
Sulpizio Ron & Patsy +1      Paid
Tribolet Randy & Diane      Paid
Valdez Juan, Becky + 1      Paid
Valmassoi Nino & Ruth      Paid
Wilson Ray +1                    Paid
Winters Paul & Pam      Paid

Jim Becker +1
Montana Al, Tamdan Nikki
Gorny Tom & Shawn
Malone Mike + 1
Raj + 3
Ron & Mary + 4

 

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SEPTEMBER 2012 VIPER EVENT

We're looking for ideas for a simple, local run (or runs in a couple local areas).  VOI-12 is coming up by the end of September and many will not want to be too busy on other Viper events if they're planning to travel to VOI-12.
We will post the information on the September run here when it is available.

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NOVEMBER VIPER EVENT

WE ARE STILL IN THE IDEA AND PLANNING STAGES OF THIS EVENT.  AS SOON AS WE FIRM SOMETHING UP, IT WILL BE POSTED!

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[VOI-12September 27 - 30 2012Charlotte, North Carolina]

                                                                    

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VOI-12
September 27 - 30 2012
Charlotte, North Carolina

VOI-12 will be in Charlotte NC and while it is a long distance from us here in So Cal, it will be the perfect opportunity to travel out and see/drive (hopefully) the new Gen 5 Viper !
The VCA chose Charlotte for its great track facilities as well as scenic cruise opportunities. There will be a nice road course, karting and the added plus of drag racing.  

The VOI-12 website is up and registration is OPEN !
www.voi12.com



If you are planning on going to VOI-12, do not wait to register !  Since there is no single hotel that could accommodate the entire Viper contingent, the VOI-12 Staff booked all the rooms at 5 different hotels.
The hotels are all VERY close in proximity to each other as seen in the map below.  The Host hotel is the Embassy Suites.
You MUST register for VOI-12 FIRST.  Part of the registration process is to choose your hotel.  Once you have completed VOI-12 registration, your name will be place on the room block for the hotel.  It will take 1 - 2 days for your name to appear on the Hotel's list and until it does, you will not be able to make your hotel reservation. Be sure to follow up with the Hotel to make your room reservations.  The Embassy Suites rate was $149.00/night.



To take your Viper or not, that is the question.
It is entirely up to the individual.  This is a great driving venue and the chance to drive your car on Charlotte Motor Speedway and the Z-Max 4 lane Drag Strip don't come along very often.  I suggest that those that want to ship their car get together and coordinate a single pick up of 6 cars.  This will yield the best rate.

For those that will leave their car home, there will be a variety of SRT vehicles available.  Cross your fingers that the Gen V Viper is also there for us to drive.

I did some quick checking on Airline flights and found some very good rates flying from LAX ($350.00), or SNA ($274.00) into Douglas International Airport (CLT)  


Attending:
Lance
Eddie A
Art
Hirk
Cuz Mike
Ben
Eddie R
Nino/Ruth
Tom/Shawn
Dan/Cathy
Ron/Nora
Mikan
Gary/Melissa
Brent K
Randy B
David A
Kurt K
Paul H
Armen/Wendy
Tom G
Anthony/Wanda
Jay M
John W