Sept 16th - Visit to CAMP PENDLETON

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SUNDAY - Sept 16th - Visit to CAMP PENDLETON ^3

ALL VIPER OWNERS ARE INVITED! OVER 30-CARS SO FAR!


Many Americans would like to show our men and women in the military that we appreciate their service to our country. Therefore, we have organized an opportunity for the SoCal Viper Club to put on a car show for these folks at Camp Pendleton.

We've been approved to visit our Marines SUNDAY, September 16th. We will be visiting the School of Infantry (SOI) where all Marines go after boot camp prior to deployment or assignment.  Marines injured during training are also housed here.  We will park the cars – in a "car show" type setting around the School of Infantry's emblem on their Parade Deck. Our visit will be from 1500 to 1800 hours (3PM to 6PM) and will be in conjunction with a church group that will be putting on a BBQ for the SOI.  We've been told that we should expect 500 to as many as 2,000 Marines!!!

The base newspaper will be covering this event and they have arranged for a couple of helicopters to fly over and take photos!  ^2

Dan and I visited the base today for a "walk-through" with Captain Hayter from the Wounded Warrior Battalion – the look on the faces of the guys as we drove our Viper on base was a very cool site.  Their fun comments began the minute we pulled up to the base entrance.  We found out that the majority of those in SOI don't get an off-base leave until the 8-weeks of training is complete.  This event will be quite special for them. We will need a dozen or so cars – with an empty passenger seat – to caravan to the Wounded Warrior Battalion, pickup a Marine, and caravan back to SOI for the car show.  Please let us know if you can help with this.

The reason for this visit is to say "thank you" to the Marines for their service to our country.  There is no other agenda than to show our gratitude.  This date is approaching fast, so if you'd like to attend please let us know.
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OoooRah!



LUNCH FIRST? – PLEASE R.S.V.P. [This is very close to the Camp Pendleton Entrance]

Great location, great food, plenty of parking, have a meal with friends...For those interested, we'll be meeting at OC Tavern in San Clemente for lunch prior to our visit to Camp Pendleton.  The whole group will then meet at Carl's Jr. so that we can drive into the base together.

   For lunch at OC Tavern:   Arrive 12:30PM   Depart 2:00 PM
   2369 South El Camino Real, San Clemente – 949 542 8877

   Caravan meet point at Carl's Jr.:   Arrive 2:00 PM   Depart 2:30 PM
   3929 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672

   Camp Pendleton   Arrive 3 PM   Depart 6 PM
   SOI – School of Infantry Parade Deck


DIRECTIONS:

To OC Tavern from the South: Map for OC Tavern
Head North on I5 Fwy – exit Avenida Magdalena –turn Left then Right into OC Tavern parking lot.

To OC Tavern from the North:
Head South on I5 Fwy – exit El Camino Real – turn Left, go under the Fwy – OC Tavern on your left.

To Carl's Jr. from the South:Map for Carl's Jr.
Head North on I5 Fwy – exit Cristianitos – turn Right, turn Left onto El Camino Real.

To Carl's Jr. from the North:
Head South on I5 Fwy – exit Cristianitos – turn Left, go over Fwy, turn Left onto El Camino Real.

To Camp Pendleton from Carl's Jr.:Map for Camp Pendleton Entrance
Turn Left out of parking lot – Right at Cristianitos – go over Fwy, turn Left onto 5 Fwy South.  Exit San Onofre/Basilone Rd. – Left back over Fwy to entrance.


*** HAVE YOUR ID, REGISTRATION & INSURANCE CARD READY ***

*** PLEASE, DON'T BRING ANYTHING THAT YOU SHOULDN'T ***  >5


Attendees

Base / Lunch / Driver for a Wounded Warrior  ^3

Eddie   Arguelles
Jesse   Barajas
Gary   Belvedere
Paul   Bitzer
Steve   Borecki
David   Cawthorne
David   Chrisman
Steven   Cifelli
Donald   Coe
David   Dolan
Jorge   Dominguez
Curt   Dose'
Dan   Everts
Albert   Fattal
Bill    Feeney
Larry   Flickinger
Guy   Glauser
John   Javage
Lance   Kouchi
Vincent   Luchenta Jr
Darryl   McClendon
Roger   O'Brien
Arturo   Pena
Wayne   Poe
Jeffrey   Roessler
James   Shaffer
Stuart   Sobek
Nino   Valmassoi
Noel   Vega
Andy   Weiss
Paul   Winters


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[racecars]

 >5 ^8

Oh Great One will be there <2 <2

[Bad News]

Paul & Pam Winters will be there! >8 ^3

[Vinamus]

    The Belvedere's (Gary & Melissa) will be reporting for duty, "Capt."
Hay Dan, since we already have a Viper vs the Air Force's Jet, Why not we see if the guys at Pendleton would like to  start our own grudge match. Viper vs Humvee!!! I think we 've got a shot at it. (no pun intended)...  ^3

[DMC94]

 >8  Darryl & Dianne are officially RSVPing

[PCH VIPER]

Hey Dan and Cathy,
I'll bring the camera !

Lance

[ViperX]

Hey Gary,

I think you might have hit on something.  Some of us might actually be able to beat a humvee in a race, as long as it's "on road" and not "off road"!

Dan <2

[black beauty]

Dave & Lisa Chrisman will be there also! >2 ^3

[rogerobrien]

We visited Camp Pendleton as a club, along w/ a few other car clubs, a few years ago for a group of Marines that was getting ready to be deployed.  The Marines in attendance really enjoyed it.  I've put this one on my calendar.  I'll be there.

Roger O'Brien

[65cuda]

I wish I could be there.  I am stationed there on Pendleton, but right now I am serving in Iraq.  Tell my fellow Marines hello for me.

Curtis
Red 94 RT/10

[Kala]

Some of us might actually be able to beat a humvee in a race, as long as it's "on road" and not "off road"!

Trust me, H2's get squirrely around 90  <3   ^8

I've heard the humvees are worse.

[PCH VIPER]

Hey Curt,
Last time I saw you was at Donut Derelicts and Crystal Cove last summer.

Too bad you won't be home when we roll into Pendleton.   When are you scheduled to come back home?
Maybe we can get Dave C. to put together a special run through the San Diego back roads as a little homecoming for you.   

Take care and be safe.    ^3

Lance

[65cuda]

Hey Lance,
It has been a while since we both attended the same get together.  While I have no official word on my return date, estimates are for beginning of December.  A welcome home run in San Diego sounds like a good time, but I probably will not be able to until after the holidays.  Have to get my stateside life set back up before I can retrieve my Viper and cruise again.   <2

Curtis
Red 94 RT/10

[ViperX]

Hey Curtis,

Just keep your head down and come home safely.

Dan 8)

[NK BREKR]

Thanks for your service Curtis ^3

Dan,  Count me in.