Rogue Valley Street Rods

The members of the Rogue Valley Street Rods club will present the 36th Annual Southern Oregon Rod & Custom Show on the weekend of February 9th and 10th, 2013. This terrific show is held indoors a the Jackson County Fairground and Exposition Center buildings in Central Point, Oregon.

We’re anticipating 8,000 people will come to the show to see the vehicles, commercial displays, raffles, trophies and other activities. The RVSR members work all year to make this a special event for participants and our community. Whether as an entrant or a spectator we know you will enjoy the show.

In addition to being a fun and entertaining event, a primary purpose for the presentation of the show is to generate a substantial donation to the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC) of the Oregon Health & Science University. This fine organization has been helping deserving kids and their families for over 37 years.

The CDRC primarily treats kids who have diagnoses of either cerebral palsy or developmental delay. Many children with spinal bifida,behavioral problems craniofacial disorders or genetic syndrome also receive treatment from CDRC. We are very proud to have been able to cumulatively donated over $500,000.00.

So, if you’d like to join the fun and participate in our show, send us your application. There’s no entry fee if you are selected. The show committee of the Rogue Valley Street Rods selects the final entrants and places them in the venue. Their decisions are final.

We’ll look forward to hearing from you!

Bert Roberts
Show Chairman
408-203-0999
blclassicamx@gmail.com

Through the untiring efforts of past member, George Bailey and wife Gini, the club

membership were encouraged to donate jackets, hats, scarves and gloves to the needy of the Greater Medford area. Our involvement began over 5 years ago with the number collected continually increasing. The program interest was caught up by member, Marcie Kappner’s Mom who this last year hand knit more than 100 hats. The RVSR club members want to extend special thanks to Gini for her spear heading this great cause, recognize Dana Bailey, Katy Whilhite and Debbie Fleck for their helpful assistance.

If you wish to donate to this local benefit that helps so many in need, please watch the spring sales by many of the local merchants, to purchase lower priced apparel and contact Gini  @   ginibailey@charter.net   or Katy @    katy_wilhite@charter.net,thanks from the RVSR club.

At the ‘07 So. San Francisco Rod & Custom show, our ’40 Ford Custom Conv. was sited right across from ‘Candy Apple Joe’s booth. After we ‘d got all set up, he came over to inspect our paint. We chatted awhile then he took me to his desk gave me one of his personal T shirts and invited us to his own show in Auburn, CA. I was thrilled to meet him as he’d been an idol of mine since my teen years.

In 2010, a group of RVSR buddies were going there so Chan ‘n I planned to go too. Due to her health concerns, we were unable to make the trip but had registered. In Aug. 2011, Joe called me in BC and again invited us to attend, I was honored, with Chan’s help, made all the arrangements to go. As she wasn’t up to it. I invited pal, Bill Townsend to accompany me, he agreed in a heartbeat!!!

We left BC on 09/28 and drove I 5 all day to our home in Central Point, OR. and spent the night. Together, we loaded the ’40 in our trailer, filled the back of the p/u and headed south to CA on I 5 the next morning. Weather was sunny, dry, warm

and we made good time in little traffic to Auburn. With help from a local, we got to the Foothills Motel and checked in. This ‘50s Inn, lacked more than it had going for it, but was quaint, several other invitees had booked here too. Later we were told it was in Chapter 11 which explained why their neon sign flashed “FOO…….Motel”, but it was close to Joe’s digs!!! With a wide open window (no A/C) and a bed-spread we hung over the non-meeting curtains, we sacked out. Bill doesn’t snore, he croons, and lulled me to sleep for the next 3 nights, LOL. (continue reading…)

Sit back and enjoy some of the great articles found in this months newsletter.