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January 2020 www.lasvegasclc.com

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We Welcome ALL Cadillacs

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NEW MEETING LOCATION

CHANGING THE DAY 4th TUESDAY—January 28 Meetup

8355 Dean Martin Dr, Las Vegas, NV 8913

Map and More Information on the Next Page

Welcome 2020 Celebrating 50 Years of 1970s Cars

A Few of Club 70s Cars

1970 Sedan DeVille

1970 Eldorado

1970 Convertible DeVille

1979 Series 75 Limousine

1979 LeCabriolet Convertible 1976 Sedan DeVille

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NEW MEETING LOCATION

NEW DAY—TUESDAY January 28 Meetup

Dean’s Place 8355 Dean Martin Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89139

Just South of the Silverton

PLENTY OF GREAT PARKING for Your Cadillac Reasonable Prices (includes gratuity)

I15 South to Blue Diamond; exit toward Silverton Left at Dean Martin Drive (first light); on the left just past Silverton Entrance

Silverton

Dean Martin Dr

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President’s Message 4

Bylaws Recommendations 5

Cadillac Club Activities 6

See What You Missed 12

Marketplace 17

Coloring Page 19

The Cadillac Connection 20

Officers

DR Rawson, President

Gary Weaver, VPres, Nat. Rep

Michael Sharon, Treasurer Margaret Rawson, Secretary Board Members John Bergler Colin Christie Rick Hawkins, Bylaws Chardonnay Knox Carolyn Weaver, Newsletter Editor

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The information contained herein is not advice, and should not be treated as such. Without prejudice to the generality of this newsletter, we do not represent, warrant, undertake or guarantee that the information in the newsletter is correct, accurate, complete or non-misleading. The Las Vegas Cadillac Club adheres to national club policies. The Club does not endorse or warrant any advertisement or items for sale.

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in the form. If any info is missing,

Larry Rafferty will work with you

to complete. Once the info is

completed, John Bergler will get it ordered for you. $25

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FOR SALE/CLASSIFIEDS: Check the Website Classifieds for this

and other classic Cadillacs

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President’s Message

Club and CTTY Sponsor

To all of those that love Cadillacs, Welcome 2020. We’re here, dare we look back. This past year was great. However, we’re committed to making this the best club . . . period. New mem-bers, fun and memorable experiences along with seeing your friends, are all good reasons to attend any event or meeting. We wish everyone a Happy New Year and may this be one of the best for each of you. There are lots of things planned for this year so watch the newsletter and the website and we hope to see all of you at all of the events. Holiday Donations. Thank you to all of your gener-ous donations to Toys for Tots and The Toy Run to make sure the holiday is special for kids here in Las Vegas. New Meeting Location and Day. In January, we’ll have a new place to meet It will be at Deans Place, 8355 Dean Martin Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89139. The day changes to the 4th Tuesday. We’ll be evaluat-ing the location over the next 6 months. Location for club meetings. Of all the things we discuss as a Board, this is perhaps the one thing that frustrates us the most. Why? Frankly, we don’t want to disappoint any of you. As members of the Board, we’d attend the meeting if it was in Mesquite (maybe not that far but you get the idea). Why? We’re all committed to serving you, the member. Next, because like you, we love seeing you, our friends at least once a month. We want to “catch up.” We know that by selecting ANY venue or certain day, we’re going to exclude some members from coming out for a variety of reasons. Some of the many reasons include: it’s too far, it takes too much time to drive there or I can’t make that day due to other commitments. Those are a few at the top of the list. Just remember, IF, you’re looking for a rea-son NOT to do anything, any reason will do. I didn’t make that last remark to upset anyone. It’s really more of a thought piece. I’ve never been to any company (including any of the ones I’ve been privileged to lead) that there was not disagreement on a decision that had/had to be made or people that got along or did not get along with others. But we are all here for one reason—we love Cadillacs. . Once again, there’s not a good reason to stay away. It’s once a month that you get the chance to be with your Cadillac friends.

We hope you’ll seriously consider meeting with us and catching up with your Cadillac friends with us in our new location, Dean’s Place. Our next meeting is on the 28th of January. I really hope to see all of you there. Good news. When you all show up, we have seats and tables for everyone. Until next time

DR@LasVegasclc.com 702-701-0378

Some toys headed to the Toy Run

Look what DR and Margaret found at

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Resolution Amending Director terms

Be it resolved by the members assembled that that Article Six Section Three of the bylaws is amended by replacing it in its entirety with the following:

(a) Directors shall serve a three-year term, which terms shall be staggered such that a similar but not necessarily equal number shall be elected annually.

(b) In the first election of directors after the adoption of this section, the entire board

shall be elected. At their first meeting following the election, the directors shall, by agreement, assign terms of one, two, and three years in similar but not necessari-ly equal numbers, with longer terms being favored. If the directors fail to reach such agreement, the terms shall be assigned by drawing lots.

(c) Directors appointed by the board shall serve until the next election of directors. Rationale: The current bylaws do not address terms. This will be discussed, reviewed and voted on at the January meeting.

Recommended Bylaw Changes

Cadillac is bringing back real names for its vehicles

If you regularly confuse your friends telling them which Cadillac model you’re driving on an upcoming sales trip, we’ve got good news. Cadillac announced it will slowly phase out its existing alphanumeric naming strategy in favor of actual model names. At this point, we don’t know whether classic names will resurface or new ones will be made. We do know that the nomenclature shift will start in roughly two years, when the first of Cadillac’s previously-announced all-electric vehicles is due to hit the scene. As each new model in Cadillac’s future EV portfolio breaks cover, it will carry a real nameplate instead of letters and numbers. Does this mean that in a few years you’ll be able to spring for the Fleetwood, rather than the Coupe de Ville? Source: https://www.classic-carauction.com/auction-results?auctionnbr=67

Thanks to John Bergler for the article.

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Saturday January 25 Uncle Phil’s 11-2 250 South Rancho See Flyer for more details and directions Hope to see you there Sunday January 26 10th Annual Laps for Charity A fun day if you have not been done https://www.speedwaycharities.org/events/las-vegas/laps-for-charity/?fbclid=IwAR0vtMjKr0Q58T81DfbUDYrHxPy5q2Ksip1dwtBkCrYYtuu2xW5h5DsGxeE

NEW LOCATION and DAY! Tuesday January 28 Monthly Meetup Dean’s Place 8355 Dean Martin Dr, 89139 6:00 p.m. Social Hour and Dinner 7:00 p.m. Catch up and Raffle 8:00 p.m. Check out the Cadillacs

SAVE THE DATE! Make Plans Now!

March 29 IPOF New Location See Flyer April 4 American Legion Post Car Show See

Flyer or talk to Chuck B CTTY: We are working on the date to not con-

flict with the NFL draft. Stay Tuned. October 23-25 2nd Annual Las Vegas Con-

cours d'Elegance,

Around the Southwest: May 1-3, 2020. Register Now for the Route 66 Run in Kingman the first weekend in May. For 90 years, Arizona's Historic Route 66 has been more than a road. It's inspired writers, filmmakers, pho-tographers, and artists. It's a road that represents family road trips,

neon main-streets, classic cars, cowboys, diners, and the ever-changing times. It's wonders invoke awe, from towering red cliffs to wide open spaces with endless blue skies - painted mesas to bus-tling small towns. Registration and more info at https://www.historic66az.com/33-fun-run.html

Las Vegas Cadillac Club Activities

Cadillac & LaSalle Club National / International gives you the opportunity to tour the country and meet others that enjoy Cadillacs. See the national web site/Self Starter magazine for de-

tails and registration forms Website: www.cadillaclasalleclub.org March 30 to April 3 50th Anniversary Australia Club Nationals June 9-13, 2020 CLC Grand National-Overland Park, KS August 22-28, 2020 2020 NW National Driving Tour-Portland OR Watch for the Fall Festival / Concours d’Elegance at the

Cadillac Museum at Gilmore Near Kalamazoo, MI

Saturday February 22 Garage Tour and Fill the Cul-de-Sac with Cadillacs Colin Christie’s House 2965 Montessori St. 89117 Bring Your Cadillac! Plenty of parking! 10am to 12:30pm NEW LOCATION and DAY! Tuesday February 25 Monthly Meetup Dean’s Place 8355 Dean Martin Dr, 89139 6:00 p.m. Social Hour and Dinner 7:00 p.m. Catch up and Raffle 8:00 p.m. Check out the Cadillacs

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NEW MEETING LOCATION

NEW DAY—TUESDAY January 28 Meetup

Dean’s Place 8355 Dean Martin Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89139

Just South of the Silverton

PLENTY OF GREAT PARKING for Your Cadillac Reasonable Prices (includes gratuity)

I15 South to Blue Diamond; exit toward Silverton Left at Dean Martin Drive (first light); on the left just past Silverton Entrance

Silverton

Dean Martin Dr

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250 South Rancho 89101

Uncle Phil is a member of our local Cadillac Club and we thank him for allowing us to see his car col-

lection. It is with great pride that the Phil Maloof Foundation's rare collection of classic cars displays

vehicles from the 1920's through the 1960's which have been saved from the crusher. The favorite car

Phil has in his collection is a 1941 Cadillac, just like the first car his father bought him as a young adult

and the very first one he learned to drive. Included in this collection is also a rare 1931 American

LaFrance Fire truck. It is part of one of the most prestigious car collections in the world of which there

are 80 cars at pre-sent. The Maloof family is a prominent American family based in Las Vegas, Neva-

da, who are owners of numerous business properties in the Western United States. The family is Leb-

anese via their paternal grandfather. Originally from New Mexico, the Maloof's success really began

with the distributing rights of Coors Beer in the Southwest region of the US in 1937.

Collection is located on the West Side of Rancho Dr. Between the 95 and Alta. Between Rancho Belaire and Rancho Estates.

There is a white fence with lamps on the top. The entrance is just a drive way. If at all possible park nearby and walk.

Not To Be Missed!

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Saturday February 22 Garage Tour and Fill the Cul-de-Sac with Cadillacs Colin Christie’s House 2965 Montessori St. 89117 Bring Your Cadillac! Plenty of parking! 10am to 12:30pm

Cadillac Through The Years 2020

This is the 15th year. Please stay tuned as we are working on a date that does not con-flict with the NFL Draft being held here in LV.

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The Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade , according to CNN is the second largest in the US. It is held every year on

November 11.

Thanks to Don W for organizing the LV

Cadillac Club

Thanks to all those mem-bers that attended to make it a great day.

Thanks to Chuck B and

Dan D for pictures

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Gary W and Jerry B represented the club well at the annu-al Atomic Mo-tors Show. Quite a few of you also stopped by to say hello and

What a fun time was had by all on Sunday November 24 at

the Suncoast. The food was great and the company was even

better. We saw people that we had not seen in a while. We

collected donations for Toys4Tots and the Toy Run with the Las Vegas Cruising

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What a fun weekend and a good time to meet up with SoCal Cadillac Club members. 6 members of

the Las Vegas Club attended. More pics as always on website and Facebook. There are hotels

within walking distance of the auction. The next auction is February 21st, 22nd and 23th, 2020 at

The Palm Springs Convention Center located at 277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA

92262. Fridays are FREE! Saturday & Sunday is $15 per day or $25 for both days.

http://www.classic-carauction.com/Auction-67

Total Lots: 522 Total Cars Sold: 331 Pct. Cars Sold: 63.4% Low Sale: $138 High Sale: $153,700 Total Sales: $5,741,893

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Annual Cruising Association Toy Run

On Saturday December 21 the Las Vegas Cadillac Club joined the

Las Vegas Cruising Association and many car clubs in town for

the Annual Toy Run to Dr. Beverly Mathis Elementary School Las

Vegas Nevada where Santa listens to over 1000 kids if they are

naughty or nice. Thanks to all of you that showed up for a won-

derful day and for all of the donations we collected at the holiday

party. Watch for this fun time each year. A special thanks to Jerry

Robinson and DR for pictures and taking the toys to the run.

Yes we know the picture to the left is not a Cadillac but it is

SANTA arriving at the school.

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Alex Silva with QSI Specialists (QSI) (Mystery Shoppers; Nevada Private In-

vestigator License #883). If you are planning service in the near future at

a local dealer in Henderson, Las Vegas, Reno and Carson City Ne-

vada, please contact him to make arrangements. The Las Vegas

Cadillac Club is just providing this information to you. Please also

feel free to pass this information to other Cadillac Owners.

QSI Specialists is a leader in the mystery shopping industry. We work exclusively in Nevada and all of our evaluators have gone through FBI background checks. QSI Specialists was founded in 1998 by Robert Maheu. We conduct mystery shops focusing on service, integrity, and guest experiences across all service sector industries. QSI’s client has retained them to evaluate the customer experience having a service done at a Ca-dillac Dealership. We currently are evaluating the service at the dealerships in Henderson, Las Ve-gas, Reno and Carson City Nevada. Any members (with the exception of people who are employed by the dealerships) of your club who will allow us to accompany them on a service visit so that we can report on the experience will receive a $60 reimbursement (not including complimentary ser-vices or recalls; as QSI specialists are only reimbursed for actual expenses, in the unlikely even the service is less than $60, they would receive the actual amount of the service.) towards the approved service of their choice. Verify that the service is included when making the appointment. Any member who is interested in receiving $60 towards their choice of the above services or for questions should contact Alex Silva to arrange for an evaluator to accompany them on a visit to the dealership. He’ll also be at our January meeting. Alex Silva can be reached via e-mail at silva@qsispecialists.com All can be reached during office hours (M-F, 9-5) at 702-891-0500 Ext. 2080.

Round 2: Do You Want $60 to have your Cadillac Serviced at Cadillac Dealer?

Thank You for Your Sponsorship

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Ads are Free for LVCC Members/Sponsors Contact/Text Carolyn Weaver, Editor for more info

702-813-7372

Marketplace

Ads are Free for LVCC Members/Sponsors Contact/Text Carolyn Weaver, Editor for more info

702-813-7372

Members receive 10% DISCOUNT PARTS / SERVICE

Request at time of initiation of service/purchase

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1941 Series 6319 D Sedan Jerry Robinson, LV Member

941 Series 7533 Imperial, Limo

1941 Cadillac Line-up 1941 Cadillac Series 61 While the great Bill Mitchell is now known for many great designs and automotive concepts, one of his first truly memorable projects was the 1941 line up of Cadillac models. Mitchell got his start with General Motors just a few years prior in the Art & Colour studio on Dec. 10, 1935 at just 23-years-old. The 1941 Cadillac models offered the consumer the unique Cadillac style which had become a favorite among the motoring public in America. The models represented Coach-Craft by Fleetwood and great ap-pointments of the Fleetwood interior were all completed and designed to the last detail. Also contributing to the superior design of the 1941 Cadillacs was GM Designer Arthur Ross. Ross, was credited with creating the first sketch using the horizontal grill with an egg-crate texture. 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Some designers have called the 1941 Cadillac models as one of the most cher-ished of American automobiles throughout history. Cadillac sales set a new record. The all new 1941 Cadil-lac models established Cadillac as America's ultimate automobile status symbol. 1941 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75 The durable V-8 engine was unchanged for the 1941 model year, but the frame was redesigned to be much more rigid for a smoother ride on all types of roads. At that time, Cadillac offered the consumer the Sixty-One, Sixty-Two, Sixty-Three, Sixty-Seven and the great looking Fleetwood Sixty Special and the popular Fleetwood Seventy-Five. Another new model that was added to the Cadillac brand in 1941 was the Series 67 model which was a large four-door sedan, featuring a long wheelbase, and was manufactured only in the 1941 and 1942 model years. 1941 Cadillac Series 67 During that model year, a total of 4,100 Sixty Special Cadillac models were built for the consumer market. For 1941, Cadillac models manufactured a record 66,130 vehicles. For 1941 Cadillac offered many great accessories for the consumer market. For example, the consumer could order moldings exterior (Hood & body) finished in color rather than chrome. The entire car could be ordered in one color or two-tone combinations as well. The instrument panel, steering column and hand brake lever could be painted a special color for the consumer. A sheepskin mat could be ordered for all body styles and options were available for rear quarter lamps as well as extra radio speakers for that special driver. 1941 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 6 The bodies of the 1941 Cadillac designs had a striking new appearance with many different features which many consumers had admired. The average cost for a 1941 Cadillac model was between $1,435- $ 3,150 for a Series Seventy-Five Imperial Sedan. Source: https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2018/1941-cadillac-line-up-a-true-american-classic By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher Posted: 01.22.2018

The 1941 Cadillac