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Mar 11, 2023 | March Newsletter Please download your March newsletter. Thanks Jim! Download News Information: March web version.pdf (2MB) | Read News | |||||
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Apr 22, 2022 | Charlie Drechsler Obituary Charles Edward Drechsler Sr., known as “Charlie” by all his friends, passed in his sleep on April 14, 2022, at Stanford Hospital. He was born May 24, 1937, in Washington, D.C., raised in Virginia and Maryland, and moved his young family West to pursue his 35-year career with United Airlines. Charlie was a 55-year resident of San Mateo County. He was a loving husband and father and is preceded in death by his wife Sandra, survived by his children Sandi Rocco, Debbie Mason, Charles Jr., and grand-daughters Lindsay, Brittany (with great grand-daughter Natalie), Cheryl, Sarah, and Michelle; plus his four-legged best friend Blossom. Charlie’s fondness for restoring old cars began before the Air Force had him fixing fighter jets in Europe and continued with many years of devoted service to the Mid-Peninsula Old Time Auto Club, and the Early Ford V-8 Club of America. He loved to help friends realize their passion for restoring automotive machinery, to celebrate America’s rolling art, and share decades of happy memories at car tours, parades, and shows. Charlie shared his love for animals and pets with his family, with many generations of pampered pups. He was a lifelong member of local United Methodist Churches, whether in Burlingame, CA or Tucson, AZ, where he spent winters during retirement. His family respectfully requests donations in his memory to the CALL Primrose Center (c/o Burlingame United Methodist Church), or the Peninsula Humane Society. Charlie’s ashes will be cast at sea at a favorite spot shared with his wife, and a celebration of life will be held for friends and family. CD
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Apr 15, 2022 | The passing of Charlie Drechsler, Sr.Hello friends, I'm writing to share that my father, Charlie Drechsler, Sr. passed yesterday at Stanford Hospital, while waiting to return home for hospice care. Please hold his memory close and help us keep this club that he enjoyed so much, on the road for many years to come. Warm regards, Charlie Jr.
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Apr 1, 2022 | Passing of Diane DupontI just learned that Club member Diane Dupont passed away last week. Her step-daughter Nan found her last Wednesday in her home. The coroner said she died of “cardiac deficiencyâ€. Apparently she fainted and fell in her kitchen. Diane’s iPhone was locked and Nan was unable to contact anyone she interacted with via phone or texts. She had access to her email, however and notified those who’s addresses were listed. Roy Yost was one of those people, and then he texted me about Diane’s passing. Diane was a “Lifetime Member†of MPOTAC because of the many tours and events she and her husband Bob hosted over many years (they joined the Club in 1983). There will be a gravesite memorial on Friday, April 8th at St. John’s Cemetery in San Mateo at 11 am. We will miss her. Tanya
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Mar 19, 2022 | March Newsletter Please download your March copy of the Windshield Post. Thanks Jim! Download News Information: Mar NL PDF.pdf (4MB) | Read News | |||||
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Nov 18, 2021 | November/December Newsletter Please download your November-December newsletter. Welcome our new publications chairman, Jim Remington, who will be producing the January newsletter. Thanks Len! | Read News | |||||
Nov 4, 2021 | Jim Remington is our new Publications Chair Please welcome Jim Remington as the new Publications Chairman, taking over from the excellent tenure of Len Flaherty. Download News Information: Handoff final.pdf (175kB) | Read News | |||||
Oct 16, 2021 | October Newsletter Please download your October newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: October NEWS final.pdf (355kB) | Read News | |||||
Aug 21, 2021 | Sachi Kume Bob Moll called and said he saw a sign on the front door of Sachi’s business stating it was out of business due to the owner’s passing away, and to call this number for inquiries. He gave me the number that turned out to be her home phone. I called and talked to Mike, Sachi’s son. He told me that Sachi passed away on Wednesday, August 11 in the hospital while Mike was with her. She was 95 years old. Mike said that ever since her fall Memorial Day weekend she only could say a few words—the last he could understand was something about “Monday”. (She was probably thinking about going to work.) Doctors had diagnosed encephalitis of the brain. We will miss Sachi who loved the car club and never missed helping to pass doughnuts out on Friendship Day. Tanya | Read News | |||||
Jul 28, 2021 | August & September Newsletter Please download your August & September newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: August - September.pdf (286kB) | Read News | |||||
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Jan 10, 2021 | First newsletter of 2021 Please download the January 2021 newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: 1-21 News Final.pdf (251kB) | Read News | |||||
Dec 12, 2020 | December Mid-Month Newsletter Please download your December Mid-Month Newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: December 2020 Mid-Month Final.pdf (333kB) | Read News | |||||
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Sep 26, 2020 | A lunch to remember On September 23rd Hal Schuette arranged a socially distanced Cruise-In at Gigi's Cafe in Burlingame for our club. It was well attended, the lunch was good, and after eating we had a delightful round where each member described the car that was brought to the event. Check out the flyer the Len provided, and also check out the photo gallery on the website. Good times in trying times. Download News Information: Lunch to Remember.pdf (606kB) | Read News | |||||
Sep 5, 2020 | September Newsletter Please download your September Newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: 9-20 News Final.pdf (442kB) | Read News | |||||
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May 16, 2020 | Mid May Report Please download the special Mid May Report. Thanks Len! Download News Information: 5-20 Mid-May report.pdf (361kB) | Read News | |||||
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Apr 21, 2020 | Passing of George Tuck
On March 23rd, 2020, George Christopher Tuck passed away at age 71 in Burlingame, George was a long time MPOTAC member with numerous Ford Model As and Ts. Download News Information: George C Tuck.pdf (685kB) | Read News | |||||
Mar 30, 2020 | April 2020 Newsletter Please download your April Newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: 4-20 News final.pdf (569kB) | Read News | |||||
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Nov 30, 2019 | Sad news, the passing of Adele Fortes Dear Members, Jimmy Fortes informed us that his Mother, Adele Fortes passed away yesterday. A MPOTAC Lifetime Member since 1980 and Board Member, Adele was a bright light and will be missed by many. The family plans a gathering to honor Adele’s life at the Highlands Community Club 1665 Fernside Redwood City in Feburary 2020 - date and time to be announced. Details on the funeral arrangements will be published as soon as they are available. | Read News | |||||
Oct 31, 2019 | November 2019 Newsletter Please download your Novermber newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: November 2019 final.pdf (495kB) | Read News | |||||
Oct 1, 2019 | A Celebration of Stanley Cocoles We recently lost a club long term member Stan Cocoles. Stan's family graciously shared this testimony. Download News Information: STANLEY G. COCOLES - A CELEBRATION.pdf (1MB) | Read News | |||||
Oct 1, 2019 | October 2019 Newsletter Please download your October Newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: October 2019 final.pdf (694kB) | Read News | |||||
Sep 18, 2019 | Stan Cocoles 1932-2-19 Dear family and friends,
We thank you all for the love and friendship you shared with our amazing father, Stanley Cocoles, who peacefully passed away on September 14th at the age of 87. We invite you to join in the celebration of his life as follows:
Monday, September 23, 2019 ~ 7:00 P.M.
Trisagion Service
Duggan's Serra Mortuary
500 Westlake Avenue
Daly City, CA
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 ~ 11:00 A.M.
Funeral Service
Greek Orthodox Annunciation Cathedral
245 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA
Interment
Greek Orthodox Memorial Park
1148 El Camino Real
Colma, CA
Reception to Follow
Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Avenue
South San Francisco, CA
A Celebration of Stanley Tribute is Attached
Please note: In lieu of flowers, you may consider a donation in honor of our dad to the Greek Orthodox Annunciation Cathedral.
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Sep 2, 2019 | September 2019 Newsletter Please download your September Newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: September 2019 final.pdf (531kB) | Read News | |||||
Aug 1, 2019 | August 2019 Newsletter Please download this month's newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: August 2019 Final.pdf (595kB) | Read News | |||||
Jul 3, 2019 | Ernie Roeder Retires Long term MPOTAC member Ernie Roeder is retiring. Download the attached announcement. Download News Information: Ernie final.pdf (291kB) | Read News | |||||
Jul 2, 2019 | July 2019 Newsletter Please download your July Newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: July 2019 final.pdf (443kB) | Read News | |||||
Jun 5, 2019 | June 2019 Newsletter Please download your June Newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: June 2019 FINAL.pdf (575kB) | Read News | |||||
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Apr 23, 2019 | Bob McConnell passingBoard Secretary Maurine Krantz called to say Bob McConnell, MPOTAC member since 1967, has passed away. Ed & Maureen Krantz share details on Bob's service. May 11th at 3:00pm Los Altos United Methodist Church Foothill Expressway & Magdalena Ave. Los Altos, CA
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Mar 22, 2019 | April 2019 Newsleter Please download your April newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: April 2019 final.pdf (559kB) | Read News | |||||
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Feb 26, 2019 | Robert Kennel 1926-2019 Robert Louis Kennel 92, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2019, with his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Fernandez Kennel, by his side. Robert was born to the late Joseph Kennel and Catherina Steiner Kennel on October 25, 1926, in San Francisco. Robert was predeceased by his brother Joseph and sisters Rose Marie, Katherine, and Bernice. Please download the full Obituary. Download News Information: Robert Kennel.pdf (64kB) | Read News | |||||
Feb 4, 2019 | February 2019 Newsletter Please download your February 2019 newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: February 2019 News final.pdf (470kB) | Read News | |||||
Nov 25, 2018 | December Newsletter Please download your December Newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: 12-18 News FINAL.pdf (519kB) | Read News | |||||
Nov 12, 2018 | Updated Bylaws have been approved After a significant amount of discussion at several board meetings, the club bylaws have been updated. A vote was held at the October general meeting and the changers were accepted by the membership present with a unanimous vote. The major change was to the definition of an acceptable vehicle to the club to broaden the range of vehicles to include some modifications "under the skin". You may download the new version here http://www.mpotac.com/download.php?did=5 | Read News | |||||
Nov 1, 2018 | November Newsletter Please download the MPOTAC November Newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: 2018 November Final.pdf (575kB) | Read News | |||||
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Jun 27, 2018 | July Newsletter Please download the latest MPOTAC newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: 2018 July final.pdf (437kB) | Read News | |||||
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Mar 13, 2018 | March 2018 Newsletter Here is your March 2018 Newsletter. Thanks Len! Download News Information: 2018March Final.pdf (613kB) | Read News | |||||
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Jan 12, 2018 | Bill Oviatt Passed away yesterday
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Jan 9, 2018 | January 2018 Newsletter It's a new year and Len has provided your first newsletter of the year. Enjoy! Download News Information: 2018JanuaryNews.pdf (551kB) | Read News |