OUR ELECTED OFFICERS:

Retired in 2005 after 20 years with Lithia Motors in dealership parts departments, and for the last 5 years at Lithia Body and Paint as Parts Manager. Prior to moving to Oregon in 1981, he served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff in the City of Industry Station. He has been a "car guy" all his life, as both parents were employed with Studebaker Corp, in Vernon, CA plant, prior to its closing in late 1956. George has had over 100 cars in the last 45 years, and a couple of them may have even been stock. George has held the office of RVSR club secretary since April 2002, and has been the club newsletter editor since September of 2003. Him and his wife Gini are currently chairing the Venue and Public Contact sector of the Southern Oregon Rod and Custom Show, and George does much of the announcing during the show hours. A member since February 1997, married 10 years. Has two custom cars, #1 1929 Nash 4-dr sedan, driver powered by a 302 Ford with C-4 trans., Ford 8"rear, and GM discs on a dropped tube axle. Car #2 is a full fendered all-steel 1933 Plymouth coupe under construction with a 383 Mopar wedge and Torqueflite, Ford 8" rear, MII front with R&P, air, cruise, etc. Gini retired in 1997 after 31 yrs as a high school teacher. 25yr in Medford, OR. She is the Daughter of the late John L. "Jack" Clark, who was Director of NHRA in the MIdwest for many years, and Executive Director of NHRA after moving to Calif. in 1959. Between them, they have 3 children and 2 grand children, two cats,

Atland Erickson

Vice-president
 
Term Expires 4/1/2008

I was born in Los Angeles and moved with my parents to Santa Clara Cal. in 1943. I attended San Jose City College and upon graduation attended San Jose State College. I retired from the San Jose Water Company as Water Service Coordinator in 1987 after 31 years of service. My wife Virginia and I then moved to Auburn Cal. where we purchased a cocktail lounge and an antique store. We moved to Central Point Oregon in 2000. We joined the Contemporary Autos of Southern Oregon and in 2003 joined the Rogue Valley Street Rods. I am currently Marketing Chairmen and Vice President of RVSR. I`m a judge at car shows and I judge best in show at Concours shows in Cal. and Or. and also do car appraisals for stock cars. I taught night school classes for Cupertino adult education on "Car Collecting for Fun and Profit" and "Showing and Judging Antique Automobiles". I have had around 150 old cars (I`ve lost count) mostly stock from a Crestmobile to Pierce Arrows, Packards and many other makes dating from 1901 through 1978. I have served as President or Director of nine car clubs in Cal and Or. We presently have a 48 Plymouth rod/ custom, 61 Cadillac now being customized and several stock Cadillacs. I have two daughters and four grand children in Tucson Az. I bred and showed Ch. Airedales, Lakelands and Smooth Fox Terriers, always in the top 5 in the US, for 14 years. We got tired of showing dogs and returned to our first love, CARS in 1982..

Don Martin

Treasurer
 
Term Expires 4/1/2008

Don and Jean retired in 2004 and moved to Grants Pass Or. form Escondido Ca. Don worked for Pepsi-Cola of San Diego for 20 years as Director of Food Service, Regional Sales Rep. for Mars Electronics, General Manager ARA Services in San Diego and as co-owner Of Rainbow Vending Services in San Diego. A member of R.V.S.R. since 2004 and has 3 RODS. #1 1950 Chevy business coupe powered by a 350 Chevy, 700r4 trans, electric and power everything. #2 1963 Dodge Polara, 392 blown Chrysler hemi, GM 5 speed, Curry/Ford rear end. #3 1957 Chevy station wagon is under construction. Don and Jean have bin married for 41 years and have 3 children, 7 grand children and 2 great grand children.

Diane Ivers

Secretary
 
Term Expires 4/1/2008

Born Chicago, ILL moved to Medford, Or. at the age of (three weeks) old. In 1976 Diane changed careers, left private industry, and took a rewarding career with the State of Oregon . Diane has received a multitude of recognitions and awards, for her work, from co-workers, community, local employers, local to national organizations, governors, and the president of the United States. she retired in 2004. Diane married Scott in 1984 and they have three children, five grandchildren, 28 Dodge, 32 Ford, 39 Ford convertible, 39 Ford coupe, 56 T-Bird, and a 57 Chevy pick-up. Diane and Scott enjoy traveling Washington, Oregon, and California meeting fellow car nuts and never meeting a stranger. They also enjoy membership in a multitude of organization, most for the benefit of children and community.