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["Remind all the SoCal members that if they upgrade ($35) to Mamba, half of that upgrade goes back to the SoCal region".]

Just received this message.  Any VOA/SoCal paid members that would like to upgrade to Mamba membership. Please try by Thursday to make the decision.   
Thanks, Glenn


"Remind all the SoCal members that if they upgrade ($35) to Mamba,  half of that upgrade goes back to the SoCal region".

"For those wanting to upgrade and/or purchase swag, we would like to get all the SoCal upgrades completed by
Thursday Feb. 6 so that we can get their name badges ordered. The Mamba decals and name badges are different than the Basic.  If we have members upgrade after their Basic membership badges have been printed, it will be $5 per badge to remake plus postage"

If you have questions or need assistance with registration or any member benefits, please call:

(888) 778-1545
(M-F-8:30 am to 5 pm EST)

    A new name, a worth reading article.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/01/29/fiat-chrysler-to-be-new-name-stock-traded-in-ny/5015575/

[AUTO CLUB DRAGWAY IS BACK]

AUTO CLUB DRAGWAY IS BACK

After being closed for over four years the Drags are back.
a possible event for the Club with test and tune days or just watch the racers.
check out the schedule on the site below

     

          http://www.autoclubspeedway.com/Tickets-Events/Events/Auto-Club-Dragway/Auto-Club-Dragway.aspx

Thanks Lance for sharing the pics from Mark Trostle  SRT  at the race

[Save the date]

Save the date

Blackhawk Automotive Museum

Our friends in the NorCal Club are planning a 20th anniversary party.  This will be the biggest event this year to meet our Central and Northern California Viper friends.  We are planning to travel on Saturday May 17th to Danville Ca. In the afternoon we will have a meet and greet.  Sunday hang out at some Winery's, go shopping, tour the area and then get ready to go to the big event that night at the Blackhawk Automotive Museum.  Monday cruise on home.

If you have any interests please post up.   
Cost and Hotels will be announced soon.   
Thanks to Steve and Carol Borecki for arranging our portion to get SoCal up to the event.

May 17th, 18th and 19th 2014

For anyone planning on making this trip up, we need to get a room count ASAP.
The Nor Cal Club has booked rooms at the Rose Hotel in Pleasanton.
It is a beautiful european boutique style hotel, but is limited in the number of rooms.
They have offered a special rate of $240.00/night which includes parking and continental breakfast.

A fast reminder to make sure you book your rooms quick.
There are only 30 rooms available and after February 28th, the room block will be reduced down to a minimal number.  This will make it either more expensive or impossible to get a room.

They have some really great things in place for this event and it will be one you won't want to miss.
Ralph and company will be there and may be bringing some cool things out to display at the Blackhawk too.   

They are all staying at the Rose hotel as well, so it will be a great to hang out with them.

Nor Cal needs to know whether or not they need to increase the room block to accommodate the So Cal members.

Please let us know asap if you are planning to go so we can make sure there are enough rooms blocked out at the special rate.....otherwise, you will be paying the full rate which will be well over $300.00/night.



http://www.rosehotel.net


Attending:

Steve and Carol
Glenn and Stephanie / paid room
Lance and Lori / paid room
Demoe and Laura
Mike and Annie / paid room
Andy and Ann
Nino and Ruth / paid room
Don and Debbie / paid room  (Arizona)

[Viper Shoot Out and CruiseOak Tree Gun Club, Newhall Ca.]

Viper Shoot Out and Cruise
Oak Tree Gun Club,  Newhall Ca.

Back by popular demand.  Scott and Laura Hirko are going lead us on a great day of fun.  It's been over two years since we got to go out and blast clay pigeons.  We will be starting the day at the famous Super Car Sunday in Woodland Hills.  Then a quick cruise to Newhall Ca. to the Oak Tree Gun Club followed by a killer lunch at the  Newhall Refinery       




Where:   Oak Tree Gun Club 
                http://www.oaktreegunclub.com

Date:   Sunday June 22, 2014

Time:   Start at 7-8:30 a.m. at Super Car Sunday depart at 9:00 a.m. to Oak Tree Gun Club   
                 http://www.supercarsunday.com/location

Cost:    Gun range fees,  $25.00 Cash per person covers two games of trap (50 clay pigeons)  Shot gun rental and ammo at additional cost if needed. ($10 per gun) guns can be shared by a few people.

Lunch:  Newhall Refinery brew pub. Old town (About 7 miles from the gun club) lunch is $15 includes one appetizer and one entree and regular drink. Beer and wine extra.

http://www.newhallrefinery.com


Mark your calendar you won't want to miss this one! 8)

Just found out old town Newhall is having a classic car show the same day as our gun club event. So when we are at lunch we will be in the middle of a huge classic car show. Should be great we can get some lunch and check out some classics! http://www.eventbrite.com/e/otna-classic-car-show-tickets-8030995925
Look forward to seeing everyone there. 8)






Attending:

Scott and Laura
Eddie,Michelle,Dylan and Madison
Lance and Lori
Mike and Annie +2
Ben and Mikey
Art
Andy + 1
Phillipe and Gail
Jeff + 1
Gary B.
Dan
Keith

[Richard's RunSan Diego Area Cruise]

Richard's Run
San Diego Area Cruise

Yes it's back.  Richard and Charlene Palkovic have once again volunteered to host a day drive in the Hills of San Diego County.  Richard has been asked to mix it up a bit.  So there will be some rules to follow.  Absolutely no GPS.  Second all Vipers must have a visual Navigator,  And third all Drivers will be blindfolded,  no exceptions!   Just checking to see if anybody is reading this post. HA HA.  Actually this drive is one of the most scenic in the State.  So mark your calendar, this run always has a great turnout.


Where:   Meet point :  We will meet at 9:30AM at the Shell Station on Temescal Canyon Rd, Corona.   This is at the TEMESCAL off ramp about 7 mi. south of Hwy 91; address: 23255 Temescal Canyon Rd,  Corona. Depart at 10:00AM

When:  March 29, 2014

Destination:   http://www.wineresort.com

THIS IS A 1.5 - 2 HR CRUISE OF ABOUT 63 MILES

OUR FINAL DESTINATION IS;
SOUTH COAST WINERY RESORT & SPA PH # 866-994-6379
34843 RANCHO CA. RD. TEMECULA, CA.
WE ARE ON OUR OWN FOR PARKING & SEATING 

MEET 9:30 A.M. SHELL STATION, EAST SIDE I-15 @ TEMESCAL CYN

DEPART 10 A.M.   

GO L ON TEMESCAL CYN  3 MI. THEN R ON CAJALCO

GO  7 MI. THEN TURN R ON LAKE MATHEWS DR.

GO  5 MI. THEN R ON SANTA ROSA 4 MI , THEN BEAR R ON POST RD.

GO ½ MI. AND CONTINUE ON ELLIS 2.5 MI., THEN L ON HWY 74

GO 2.3 MI. THEN S ON I-215, GO 7.5 MI. THEN EXIT NEWPORT RD.

GO EAST 1 MI. AND CONTINUE ON DOMENIGONI PKWY 11 MI.

GO R ON STATE 2 MI. TURNS L & BECOMES CASTUS VALLEY RD.

GO 1 MI. & GO R ON SAGE.  GO 6.6 MI. THEN R ON E. BENTON RD.

GO 3.5 MI. AND CONTINUE ON MESA 2.4 MI.

GO R ON GLENOAKS RD.  2 MI.  THEN GO L ON RANCH0 CA. RD.

GO 1.7 MI. TO SOUTH COAST WINERY ON LEFT.


IMPORTANT;

EACH DRIVER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER BEHIND YOU.

AT EACH TURN. IF YOU CANNOT SEE THE DRIVER BEHIND YOU,
THEN WAIT UNTIL HE/SHE SEES YOU , THEN TURN, & SO ON.



ATTENDING:

Richard and Charlene
Glenn and Stephanie
Lance
Paul and Theresa
Ron and Nora
Demoe and Laura
Roland and Erika
Nino and Ruth
Steve M. +1   * newest member   USAViper 8)
Dan R. +1
Paul and Pam Winters
Ron and Mary Burke
Guy and Clara
Nino and Ruth
Albert and Paola

[This was sent to the club if anyone is interested]

This was sent to the club if anyone is interested


My name is Scott Goldstein and I am a Casting Director for the company behind the hit car show Top Gear. I am writing you because we are currently casting a brand new series and we are searching for outgoing, fun loving car enthusiasts!

The shows name is "Mud, Sweat and Gears" and it will give car enthusiasts the ultimate one of a kind experience: to modify and race a car that they design.  We are looking for teams of two who will work alongside one another in order create and drive their kick ass car!

I am writing you with the hopes you may be able to email this information out your club members. I think this is an opportunity that anyone passionate about cars would love!

Attached is a flyer with all the shows casting information. We are doing interviews now, and are set to begin filming in the next two months. If any of your clubs members are interested they must respond to the information asked for in the flyer ASAP. The great thing is we are interviewing potential teams via Skype. Thus not posing a huge inconvenience to anyone who would like to audition.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at anytime.

Thank you so much,

Scott Goldstein
Casting Director
BBC Worldwide
O: 323-785-8789
E: [email protected]

[As many of you know, the So Cal Board of Directors has been conducting due diligence over the past several months regarding our club's national affiliation. Every Board member dedicated tireless hours to collecting, discussing and evaluating piles of information on both national clubs in order to make their decision. Throughout this entire process, they stayed focused on the goal of keeping our region united. It was a long, intense process and I believe their decision will move us forward in a positive direction.I would personally like to thank the entire Board for their invaluable input. I would also like to thank the So Cal club members for their patience during this uncertain process. We're all here for the love of our Vipers, and just want to have fun driving them with our fellow club members.As President, I am pleased to announce the decision our Board of Directors has made.]

As many of you know, the So Cal Board of Directors has been conducting due diligence over the past several months regarding our club's national affiliation.  Every Board member dedicated tireless hours to collecting, discussing and evaluating piles of information on both national clubs in order to make their decision.  Throughout this entire process, they stayed focused on the goal of keeping our region united.  It was a long, intense process and I believe their decision will move us forward in a positive direction.

I would personally like to thank the entire Board for their invaluable input.  I would also like to thank the So Cal club members for their patience during this uncertain process.  We're all here for the love of our Vipers, and just want to have fun driving them with our fellow club members.

As President, I am pleased to announce the decision our Board of Directors has made.

Letter to So Cal Members:

To:                  All Members
                      Viper Club of Southern California
From:              Board of Directors
Subject:           National Viper Club Affiliation and Membership Status

Hopefully all members of the Viper Club of Southern California have been following the process the Board of Directors has been executing to determine which national Viper club would best meet the needs of our members for 2014 and beyond. We have sent a number of emails and mailed a letter to our members. Additionally, we have posted updates regularly on the SoCal website. A number of members have provided feedback and guidance for us to incorporate into the decision making process. We hope you have had time to digest the information and made the effort to provide your thoughts to us.

It is with mixed feelings that we announce our decision to affiliate with the Viper Owners Association for 2014. This decision was made after investigation and discussions with both the VCA and VOA, discussion with club members and extensive discussion between the BoD members. We are excited about moving forward with a new club and new ideas. At the same time we are sad to end our 20 year relationship with the VCA.

We believe there are numerous advantages to affiliating with the VOA including:

•   Best option for improved relationship with SRT/Chrysler
•   Improved club organizational structure
•   Increased transparency
•   Improved long term management of Club operations
•   Larger membership base

Conversely, we concluded that there are many concerns with continuing in a relationship with the VCA including:

•   Damaged reputation and relationship with SRT/Chrysler
•   Potential adverse consequences relating to financial and legal matters in the future (i.e. Raffle, VPA etc.)
•   Repeated legal threats against the Viper Club of Southern California
•   Continued leadership by VCA Officers and Board Members who had promised to resign
•   Lack of transparency (i.e.; refusal to share financial data) creating concern over financial stability
•   Delayed payment of monies due to regions for membership and/or events
•   Inconsistent publication of the Viper Magazine
•   Significant departure of Regions and Members to VOA

As we have mentioned previously, over the years the Viper Club has relied heavily on the relationship with Chrysler and Dodge. We went from working with marketing executives to having a direct working relationship with Senior Corporate executives like Ralph Gilles. These personal relationships were the direct basis for the Viper Club of America having a truly unique standing amongst car clubs in the WORLD. No other club benefitted from the direct relationship we enjoyed with our manufacturer.

Unfortunately, actions and communications strongly suggest that the goodwill that the VCA has built over the last 20 years has eroded to the point that certain corporate executives will no longer work with the VCA and the club has been relegated to working with Chrysler and  on a "business to business" basis. This will not allow the VCA to continue to function in the same way that we have enjoyed during the past 20 years.  Consequently, we believe that the VOA has the best opportunity to establish positive relationships with the Corporate executives and this is key to maximizing the Viper owner experience. We believe that the VOA is the national organization that can best accomplish this goal.

Maintaining the Viper Club of Southern California Intact

Throughout this evaluation process our priority has been to remain true to the premise upon which SoCal was founded; we wish to remain united as a Southern California Viper Owners Club no matter what. This allows us to continue to participate in local events and remain together as a group. We are currently one of the largest Clubs and, as such, we have a pretty loud voice. We hope that our members remain loyal to SoCal and agree that this decision is in the best interest of our members.

Membership Status and Renewal

We recognize however that all members may not agree with the move to the VOA. If you have renewed as a member of the Viper Club of Southern California and have paid dues to the club for 2014 please note that you have the opportunity to request reimbursement of the 2014 dues paid to our Club. If you would like to resign your membership and not to remain a member of the Viper Club of Southern California or join the VOA you can renew your membership directly with the Viper Club of America. Please notify the Club that you would like a refund, in writing, not later than JANUARY 27, 2014 by sending your request to:

TREASURER, VIPER CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
35234 QUARTZ STREET
YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA 92399

Upon receipt of your resignation, a refund check will be mailed to you directly by the Viper Club of Southern California.

If you have renewed and paid your membership with the Viper Club of Southern California and you do not request a refund, you will be considered a member of the VOA for 2014. National dues will be submitted on your behalf directly to the VOA. If you are interested in upgrading to a Mamba Membership, please obtain information from the VOA by checking the club's website at www.driveviper.com.

If you have not yet renewed with the SoCal Club for 2014, please submit your dues directly to the VOA. Membership information is available on the VOA website at www.driveviper.com. Now, more than ever, it is important to show your support for the Viper Club of Southern California. If you have not already done so......PLEASE renew ASAP!

If you are interested in joining or renewing membership with the Viper Club of America, please obtain information directly from the VCA at www.viperclub.org. Please note that you will NOT be joining the Viper Club of Southern California and unless you elect to also join the VOA you will not be a member of the Viper Club of Southern California and you may not be eligible to participate in some or all of the local club events.

Throughout this process we have tried to remain objective and impartial. We invested substantial time and effort into the investigation and decision making process and we believe we have reached the best possible decision for our members. We hope that you will agree and now that the decision has been made and announced, we will continue with the process of establishing the relationship with the VOA and creating our "new" club. We know this is complicated but if you have questions please let us know so we can clarify the process.

Viper Club of Southern California Board of Directors

Letter to VCA National:

Via US Mail:
Viper Club of America
P.O. Box 24425
Shawnee Mission   KS  66283
Via Email:
Dan Everts
Fredi Spaltenstein
John Canal
Lucas Chaney
Greg Crouse
John Mavridis
Ron Kooser
Cathy Smiley
Paul Hawker

TO:     Viper Club of America
FROM:  Board of Directors
Viper Club of Southern California
CC:   Viper Club of Southern California Members   
DATE:    January 17, 2014

This message is to notify you that effective January 1st, 2014, the Board of Directors and members of the Viper Club of Southern California have chosen to dissociate from the Viper Club of America. Effective that date, we urge you to immediately remove all references to our club from VCA communications including,  but not limited to, the Viper Magazine, the VCA website, and club forums.  We also strongly suggest that the Viper Club of America also provide notice to any member attempting to renew their membership in Southern California of this dissociation so as to avoid any legal misrepresentation regarding local participation within the VCA.

Please note that the Viper Club of Southern California will advise all members that renewed on or before this date, January 17, 2014, of this decision. The Club will also advise those members that they will have the opportunity to request reimbursement of the 2014 dues paid to our Club should they desire not to remain a member of the Viper Club of Southern California and wish to renew their membership directly with the Viper Club of America.

Please note we expect that all 2013 VCA club members will continue receiving all 2013 membership benefits including but not limited their entire Viper Magazine subscription and liability insurance coverage. It is also expected that any and all dues collected by the VCA on behalf of Southern California members for calendar year 2013 will be provided to our Club according to the payment schedule previously defined and published so as to sustain the current course of conduct and fulfill the VCA's obligation to our members by redistributing dues belonging to the Viper Club of Southern California.

We have truly enjoyed our affiliation with the VCA over the past 20 years. Thank you.

Board of Directors
Viper Club of Southern California

[Palm Springs Auto-X Corvette vs. Vipers]

Palm Springs Auto-X
Corvette vs. Vipers

This will the forth time we have been challenged
SoCal Viper has been victorious the last three years!

WHEN:
-Saturday  March 15th 2014
-Auto-X will start at 10:00 am till 2:00 pm

WHERE:
-Riverside County Fairgrounds

WHAT: 8)
-Palm Springs Corvette vs. Vipers Charity Auto-X
All money collected will go to the ALS Lou Gehrig's and the Boys and Girls Club.
Drivers license and proof of insurance are required.
Helmets required for all Drivers and Passengers.

For those who want to spend Friday or Saturday night

Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino
Reservations 1-760-342-5000    under SoCal Viper
We could only get ten rooms held for either night.
The cutoff is February 14th.  $189.00 + 15 resort fee per night.  Or you could call and try to get your own special rate.

Clarion Hotel  (760) 342-6344  (Which is located next door to the Fantasy Springs Resort)

MEETING SPOT:
Let's plan on meeting up in the West parking lot outside
Fantasy Springs Resort at 8:30 am Saturday.
We will collect registration forms and get the racing numbers on our Vipers. This way we are ready to go when we attack the Auto-X
 

COST:
10 runs for $80 which includes the $20 entrance fee per Viper.
(remember all the proceeds goes to charity  ) 

EARLY DINNER:
Anthony and Wanda are opening their beautiful residence for a great time. We will have a catered TACO TRUCK BONANZA. 
A $15 donation will be asked at the door to help with the payment of the food and drinks.  The feast will start around 3:30 to 4 p.m.

SUNDAY:
We are still working on a couple of thoughts
Cruise/breakfast or a tram ride/breakfast.


Hope to see you all there.


ATTENDING:   or if you plan to attend e-mail to:  [email protected]

                                    Viper#
Anthony                           401
Lance and Lori                  402
Scott                                403
Jay and Jennifer                404
Glenn and Stephanie         405
Dave and Melissa              406
Randy and Diane              407
Ben                                 408
Gary and Melissa              409
Fast Eddie                        410
Bruce C.                           411
Derek                              412
U/A                                 ***
Nino                                414
Lisa and Dave                  415
Bob O. (Anthony's bud)    416
Bruce Li                           417
Philippe and Gail               418       
Richard and Charlene        419
Eric Lee                           420
Demoe + 1                      421 8)
Mike Q.                            422
Chuck P.                          423
   "                                  424
   "                                  425
   "                                  426
   "                                  427
   "                                  428

Open Class:
Mikey                              429
Albert and Paola               430
     
               











Anthony on his game.   March 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1woYS5kqyQ

[CLUB MEMBERS RIDESGen V]

CLUB MEMBERS RIDES
Gen  V

This is a monthly section highlighting the Vipers of SoCal Members.
Please feel free to post up positive comments, accolades and add pictures.

[CLUB MEMBERS RIDESGEN III AND IV]

CLUB MEMBERS RIDES
GEN III AND IV

This is a monthly section highlighting the Vipers of SoCal Members.
Please feel free to post positive comments, accolades and pictures.

[CLUB MEMBERS RIDESGen I and II]

CLUB MEMBERS RIDES
Gen I and II


This is a monthly section highlighting the Vipers of So Cal Members.
Please feel free to post positive comments, accolades and add pictures

[Open Track Racing]

                                        Open Track Racing

          This event is on a Wednesday.  I wen't a couple of times last year and had a blast


                                 OTR event is scheduled for January 22, 2014

" On the big track at Willow Springs. This event will be run in the same fashion as all previous events. We will have three run groups, beginner, intermediate and advanced. Each run group will get (5) 30 minute run sessions totaling 2 1/2 hours of track time. For all newbie's or people who want to attend, we will have classroom instruction followed by on-track instruction. As always, all paid participants will get an all you can eat BBQ lunch and an OPEN TRACK RACING T-Shirt. The price for this event is $155. 14 days prior to the event the price goes up to $180, and the day of the event the price goes up to $205. I hate to up the price for late sign ups, but if I didn't everyone would just show up at the track and pay. Please remember that all OTR events are open to all that want to attend, so please tell a friend!"
You can register and get more information by going to

www.opentrackracing.com , or you can call me at (818) 206-8559.

[The PETERSON]

                                             The PETERSON

                          I JUST RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED.      Glenn


"It's time for our Breakfast Club Cruise In at the Petersen this Sunday, December 29th, from 8-10 am. This month, we're featuring movie and TV cars with the help of our friends from StarCarCentral.com. As always, any special interest vehicle that attends will receive free parking and two-for-one admission. See you there!"

The Petersen is located at 6060 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

                 Grand National L.A. Roadster Show
                  January  26th 2014



2014 marks the 60th year for the L.A. Roadster Show.  This is our first official event of the year and we hope for a great turnout.  We plan to meet and greet then depart as a group to drive two short miles to the Pomona Fairplex.  There is no 'designated' parking, so we need to enter and stay together as a group.  Our club is sponsoring a private security guard to watch our Vipers.  In order to receive discounted tickets, we need signups by January 10th so please mark your calendars and plan to attend.  Look forward to seeing you all at the show!


WHAT:
- Grand National L.A. Roadster Show at the Pomona Fairplex

WHEN:
- Sunday January 26th 2014

MEETING POINT:
- San Dimas Plaza
  877 W. Arrow Highway, San Dimas  91773
  The plaza is located just off the 57 Freeway and W. Arrow Hwy.

FOOD:
- Breakfast: If interested, meet at the IHOP in the plaza at 9:15
   There is also a Donut Shop & Burger King in the plaza
   and Starbucks is directly across the street from IHOP
- Lunch:  Everybody is on their own at the show

GAS:
- There is large Mobil Gas Station in the same plaza

DEPARTURE:
- 10:30 a.m. sharp as a group


TICKETS:
- $25 per person at the door
    Discount tickets available at O'Reilly Auto Parts
   

PARKING:
Blue Gate #9 on White Ave.
- $10 fee per car paid at the entrance gate
- Security Guard from 11 a.m to 4p.m.





     Attending :

     Glenn & Stephanie  paid
     Ben                        paid
     Daniel and Rachel
     Gary and Melissa
     Lance                    paid
     Alan + 1                paid
     Anthony + 1          paid
     Nino                      paid
     Philippe +1            paid
     Dan and Mayo
     Scott H.
     Ray B. +1
     Keith + 1
     Mike and Annie
     Bob
     Patrick + 1

  Cheers!

   WE SHOULD ALL ATTEND AND GIVE TO THE KIDS


Motor 4 Toys is celebrating its tenth year.  This year's turn out is going to be huge.  We are planning to meet at the usual spot on Topanga Canyon Blvd and caravan as a group about a block to the Blue Cross parking facility behind the Promenade Mall promptly at 7 a.m.  Please bring an unwrapped toy valued at $10.00 or more. This will be SoCal Vipers only charity event for 2013.

WHEN: December 1st 2013

WHERE: Westfield Promenade Mall                                                                                 
6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd                                                           
Woodland Hills 91367


TIME/MEET    6:30 a.m. Depart at 7: a.m.


ATTENDING:
                Larry G.
                Michael G.
                Lance
                Scott H.
                Glenn and Stephanie
                Matthew and Amy
                Ben and Mikey
                Eddie  A.
                Raj
                Rolf and George


   

         HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAN

        Have the most excellent Day



      TEAM IZARD   8)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LANCE


      HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT DAY


                      Cheers..... Glenn,  Stephanie and Odie   8)