Inside this issue - Southern California Miata Club

December 2012 Vol. 23, No. 12 

T’was the night before Christmas and in the garage, 

There wasn't a trace of a Ford or a Dodge. 

The presents were wrapped and the lights were all lit, 

So I figured I'd mess with the Miata a bit. I lifted the hood, 

When a deep voice behind me said, "She looks pretty good.” 

Well, as you can imagine, I turned mighty quick, 

And there, by the workbench, stood good ole Saint Nick! 

We stood there a bit, not too sure what to say, 

Then he said "I don't suppose you'd trade for my sleigh” 

I said "No way, Santa" and started to grin, 

"But if you've got the time we could go for a spin!” 

His round little mouth, all tied up like a bow, 

Turned into a smile and he said "Alright! Let's go!!” 

So as not to disturb all the neighbors' retreat, 

We pushed the Miata quietly into the street. 

Then taking our places to drift down the hill, 

I started my baby, it was always a thrill. 

The sound that erupted took him by surprise, 

But he liked it a lot, by the look in his eyes. 

With tires a'cryin' and headlights aglow, 

We headed on out where the hot Roadsters go. 

And Santa's grin widened, approaching his ears, 

With every shift up as it went through the gears. 

Then he yelled "I can't recall when I felt so alive!” 

So I backed off the gas and said "You wanna drive” 

‘Ol Santa was stunned when I gave him the keys, 

When he walked past the headlights he shook at the knees! 

Then the muffler erupted with that grumbling sound, 

When Santa stomped on the gas the tires gripped the 

ground! 

Chirped into second and again into third, 

I just sat there holding on, at a loss for words. 

Then I heard him exclaim as he blasted from sight, 

"Merry Christmas to all, it's been a wonderful night!!!" 

Looking Down 

The Road… 

December 2012 

1 Socalm Holiday Party 

2 Motor4Toys 

9 49th El Segundo 

Holiday Parade 

22 Post Apocalypse Run 

January 2013 

12 Socalm Annual Meeting 

26 SJVMC Coastal Cruise 

February 2013 

16 Julian Run (maybe) 

May 2013 

18 Pauma Valley Lion’s 

Club Charity Poker Run 

Inside this issue: 

Miata Holiday Poem 1 

Club Information 2 

Financial & Membership 3 

President’s Message 4-5 

Upcoming Runs & Events 6 

December Socials 7 

In Memoriam 8 

Socalm Meetings 8 

Upcoming Events 9 

El Segundo Holiday 10 

Parade 

Socalm Holiday Party 11 

Halloween Run Photos 12 

Widowmaker Run Photos 13 

Black Friday Run Photos 13 

Club Resources 14-15 

Calendar 16

2012 SOCALM OFFICERS 

Executive Board 

President 

Mark Kozlevcar ............ president@socalm.org 310.640.3196 

Vice President 

Mike Bennett......................... vp@socalm.org 714.425.4375 

Secretary 

Diana Davis .................secretary@socalm.org 626.826.4803 

Treasurer 

Benny Goldstein ........... treasurer@socalm.org 661.252.6941 

Regional Representatives 

Greater Long Beach 

Bud Martin................. longbeach@socalm.org 562.233.1272 

Inland Empire 

Donna Nelson.......... inlandempire@socalm.org 909.935.6969 

Los Angeles 

Dean Rudenauer ......... losangeles@socalm.org 626.905.2825 

N. Orange County 

Bob Davis ...................... northoc@socalm.org 909.374.3998 

San Gabriel Valley 

Juli Davis ..................... sgvalley@socalm.org 909.597.1664 

South Bay 

Mark Lucero ................. southbay@socalm.org 310.539.3064 

S. Orange County 

Barry Rosenberg…………….. southoc@socalm.org 949.768.3505 

Valley/Santa Clarita 

Benny Goldstein ............... valley@socalm.org 661.993.3390 

Ventura 

Mike Markowitz .............. ventura@socalm.org 818.648.0933 

Appointed Officers & Committee Members 

Activities Coordinator 

Denise Bennett .................. activities@socalm.org 

Membership Coordinator 

Bari Russell ................. membership@socalm.org 

Club Librarian 

Gary Nelson ....................... librarian@socalm.org 

Vendor Coordinator 

Bud Martin/Tom Wood ......... vendors@socalm.org 

Motorsports Coordinator 

Dean Rudenauer ............ motorsports@socalm.org 

Public Relations Coordinator 

Ingrid Gillespie ........................... pr@socalm.org 

Webmaster 

Lisa Martin .................... webmaster@socalm.org 

Merchandise 

Juli Davis .................... merchandise@socalm.org 

[Tom Wood/CaféPress] 

Newsletter 

Ingrid Gillespie ...................... editor@socalm.org 

CLUB INFORMATION 

SOCALM is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose 

is to gather for enthusiastic fun and to share information 

about the Mazda Miata MX-5. 

Annual Dues: $25.00 per year, due annually on June 1 st . 

The membership of any new member(s) who join(s) during 

the 6 month period from June 1 st through November 30 th 

will expire as of the following June 1 st. . The membership of 

any new member(s) who join(s) during the 6 month period 

from December 1st through May 31st will expire as of June 

1 st of the subsequent year (12-18 months later). 

Submissions to The Reward should be sent to the club 

address below. You can also send articles, pictures, and letters 

via e-mail to editor@socalm.org. Submissions may be 

edited for content or length. The standard deadline for submissions 

is the 15th of the month, but you should always 

call the Editor to check on last minute submissions. The Reward, 

its contributors, and SOCALM assume no liability for 

the accuracy or legality of any information appearing herein. 

Reprint permission: Use of articles or stories by other 

Miata clubs is hereby granted, provided proper credit to this 

publication and the author is given. 

Southern California Miata Club 

23052-H Alicia Parkway #247 

Mission Viejo, CA 92692 

CLUB INFORMATION 

SOCALM Library 

Some of the members may not be aware that SOCALM has a 

library. There are several reference items available to 

members for their use. We have factory repair manuals for 

model years 1990, 91, and 92. An enthusiast manual for the 

early (1600cc) cars, along with suggested repair times 

manuals for 1995 cars. 

If you are thinking of planning a run, but are a little reluctant 

because you’ve never done it before, there is an excellent 

manual available to walk you through the process. Back 

issues of Miata Magazine to Winter of 1992 are available. We 

have a full set of past issues of The Reward, thanks to Bill 

Strohm who donated his collection. 

There are also some items that may be helpful, such as 

2 portable CB radios for use on runs. A G-Tech meter for 

measuring acceleration, horsepower and cornering G’s. A 

trunk-mounted luggage rack is available to use on long trips. 

These items are here for the use of any SOCALM 

member in good standing. Just contact the club librarian 

at librarian@socalm.org to make arrangements if you 

wish to borrow items you need. Remember to always 

promptly return any items that you have borrowed. 

Gary Nelson, Club Librarian, tel: 909.935.6969 

Email: librarian@socalm.org 

WWW.SOCALM.ORG 

SOCALM Merchandise 

Extra! SOCALM Café Press 

Merchandise 

Support your club and decorate you, 

your house and your car! 

Now available - SOCALM merchandise. 

CafePress 

http://cafepress.com/socalm 

Buy SOCALM merchandise directly from the web. 

Support your club from the comfort of your own home. 

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FINANCIAL / MEMBERSHIP 

Financial Report 

October 2012 

Beginning Balance, as of Oct 1, 2012 $3,912.54 

Revenue / Deposits: 

Dues - Renewal 50.00 

Dues - New 125.00 

Name Badges 20.00 

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Total Revenue: 195.00 

12/03 Tom Wiggins 

12/05 Christopher Wilson 

12/07 Dick Winn 

12/08 Richard North 

12/11 Kari Streeter 

12/12 Joshua Grayson 

12/12 Deborah Jelinek 

Birthdays 

12/16 Mary Lee 

12/18 Donna Nelson 

12/21 Micki Ireland 

12/24 Bill Schrantz 

12/26 Ray Turner 

12/28 Roy Paul 

Expenses: 

Reward Printing (149.68) 

Membership Supplies (42.98) 

Misc Supplies (13.30) 

Name Badges (221.69) 

Business Cards (160.55) 

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Total Expenses: (588.20) 

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End Balance, as of Oct 31, 2012 $3,519.34 

Memberships 132 

Single 48 

Dual 84 

Membership Statistics 

People 216 

Cars 145 

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBER! 

Clare Wong, LA, 1995 Merlot Mica 

IT’S DECEMBER 1ST! STILL NEED TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP 

DO IT TODAY! 

SOCALM ‘s Annual Dues are PAST DUE unless you joined between December 1, 2011 and May 31, 2012 

where your membership will expire June 1, 2013. Some of you have already renewed your memberships 

and we thank you for your continuing support. A good way to make sure is check your Membership Card or 

go online to www.socalm.org and check the membership list. 

You may use PayPal to renew or send a check. Either way, please fill out an application to be sent via email to: 

membership@socalm.org or snail mail to the address below: 

SOCALM 



Both the application for mailing and PayPal are found at www.socalm.org towards the top under Club Resources, 

then hit the red button, Join Now! Here you are given the choice to renew or join as a new member. 

The 2013 calendars are ready at http://www.cafepress.com/miatafun there 

is also a link onhttp://miatafun.net . Great for keeping those Miata events 

and runs, socials and other important information on a 

calendar you just love to look at. Only 10,000 left so 

get in there quick and there is also lots of other fun 

things to pick up for family and friends and even your 

pet. 

Tom Wood 

Socalm CafePress 

Stay in touch electronically with your Socalm friends through the club’s Yahoo Group. Go to http:// 

autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/socalm/ and click the “Join This Group!” button. The group averages less than five 

emails a day so it won’t be a burden on your inbox. 

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 

by Mark Kozlevcar, 2012 Socalm President 

Year End Message and Musings 

December in Southern California has its advantages. I grew up where it 

was COLD and it SNOWED. While I miss my family in Illinois, I do not regret 

trading the brutally cold and windy weather for a Mediterranean desert 

climate. December also brings with it some of the best SOCALM activities of 

the year. 

The Annual SOCALM Holiday Party is being held at the Wood’s home in Fontana on December 

1. I am looking forward to catching up with folks that I only get to see once a year, 

and I am really looking forward to the gift exchange. This is not your normal gift exchange. 

You have a choice. When it is your turn, you may open any wrapped gift or you may “steal” 

something that someone else has already opened. The same gift can’t be stolen during the 

same turn. Once a gift has been stolen twice, the gift is frozen and can’t be stolen. People 

have all sorts of strategies. Some people try to “hide” their gift, while others openly wish that 

you would steal their gift. Folks have been known to conspire with one another. Popular gifts 

in the past have included coffee, car related items, booze, and car related items. 

In an unrelated gift exchange conspiracy, I was involved on one of these gift exchanges at another gathering where 

the requirement was to bring an edible gift. At the end, on the very last turn, the final steal that I made dictated that 

someone ended up with pickled pigs feet (I’m not kidding) while I ended up with fudge from Disneyland. This was a 

very entertaining event that is still spoken of years later. 

Ten (10) 4-wheel sets of plastic shimmery 

Snowflake Wheel covers have been made 

as decorations for our Miatas. Add/bring 

your own “Let it Snow” car decorations, 

and join us early in order to decorate and 

line-up for the parade!!! Info, pg 10 

Speaking of events that are spoken of years later, the El Segundo 

Holiday Parade, on December 9 th . This year mark’s SOCALM’s 

sixth consecutive year of participation in the parade. This is one of the 

slowest and shortest runs that the club puts on. 

El Segundo holds a small town parade with lots of kids participating. We 

have a great time driving down the middle of Main Street driving in figure 

8s and weaving back and forth from curb to curb handing out candy 

to children who line the parade route hoping to replenish their candy 

supply that had no doubt been depleted during the month of November. 

The kids usually collect enough candy to hold out until Easter. In addition, 

I have handed out information cards to folks who just wanted to 

know a little bit more about SOCALM. 

Near the end of the parade, the cars drive by a reviewing stand and parade 

commentary is provided for broadcast on the community cable TV 

channel. The host and hostess of the parade read the copy that I have 

provided and then usually ad some ad-lib comments. The first year’s 

comments included my name in the copy, and each year I have continued 

to do this just so I can see how bad they mispronounce it. 

One year, the SOCALM parade entry deservedly won an award from the 

parade judges. The theme that year involved movies and two of the 

cars were dressed up as Lightning McQueen from the movie “Cars”. 

This year, the theme is “Let It Snow”, which seems rather comical to 

me. Snow is something to be avoided, especially when it comes to a Miata that is not equipped with all season tires. 

Several Miatas found this out first hand in the Willamette Pass in Oregon two Springs ago. [see photo above] 


PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE, cont’d... 

Hopefully, there will be no snow on December 9 th in El Segundo - at least 

none until after the parade ends and everyone has made it to California 

Pizza Kitchen for a late lunch/early dinner to recount the events of the day. 

As of press time, December 9 th is not “cookie day” for a certain Miata club 

family. 

Please tentatively mark your calendar for the SOCALM Annual Meeting, planned for January 12, 2013, at 

Mazda in Irvine. As near as I can tell, this day is not scheduled to be “cookie day” either, so 

we are safe from that! It could however end up being a storied day in the life of ukulele 

players throughout Southern California, as a special resolution is in the plans. The final details 

of the annual meeting will be in the January Reward. 

Consider serving your fellow Miataphiles by volunteering to be an area representative 

or running for an elected office. Every year, there seems to be at least one area 

representative office that remains vacant. Please consider serving even if you 

are not able to play the ukulele. That is not a prerequisite for any elected or 

appointed office. 

You don’t even need to be able to bake cookies, though that could come in handy as an officer, but 

as those of you who regularly read the President’s message know, I digress. 

ON BEHALF OF THE SOCALM BOARD & AREA REPS, WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 

A JOYOUS HOLIDAY SEASON AND A HEALTHY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2013 

JUST FOR FUN, EH 

Seasons Greetings & Happy New Year 

from Ingrid (REWARD Editor), 

husband Gene, 

& “Cisco” (the top-down dog) 


UPCOMING RUNS & EVENTS 

Socalm Holiday Party 

Date: Sat. Dec 1, 2012 

Time: 5:00—10:00 pm 

Place: The Wood House 

5067 Glenwood Ave, Fontana 

Hosts: Tom & Marna Wood 

909.864.6271 (h) 

909.732.5487 (c) 

Description: It’s another great Socalm Holiday Party!!!! 

Come one, come all!! Spread some cheer with your fellow 

Miataphiles. 

This is so much fun, you won’t want to miss it! See you 

there!!!!! (more info on pg 11) 

Motor4Toys 

Date: Sun. Dec 2, 2012 

Time: 6:00am—12:00 pm 

Place: Anthem Building in the Warner Center 

21555 Oxnard St, Woodland Hills, CA 

Host:: Mike Markowitz 

Email: n6xrf@sbcglobal.net 

818 648-0933 

Description: Last year there 

many Mini's there, This year I am 

trying to get a Miata showing for 

this event. 

The goal of the event is that 

everyone brings a toy, similar to 

toys for tots, but these go to 

different places. This is a car 

show for all cars. The event 

collects toys to be given to the 

needy during the holidays. I 

wanted to get a showing on 

Miata's there this year. In order 

to park together we need to meet nearby TDB and drive in 

together. 

49th El Segundo Holiday Parade 

Date: Sun. Dec 9, 2012 

Time: Car Decoration 11:30 am 

Line-up at 12:30 pm 

Parade at 1:00 pm 

Place: El Segundo, Ca 

Host: Mark Kozlevcar 

Description: Everyone loves a parade. Christmas comes 

once a year, and if you are in the holiday spirit after the 

Holiday Party, YOU can BE A PART OF the parade!! 

The El Segundo 49th Annual Holiday Parade takes place 

on Sunday December 9th. This year's theme is "Let It 

Snow!". Let’s decorate our cars, meeting at 11:30 am. 

The parade begins at 1:00 P.M. Last year's line up time 

was 12:30 P.M. 

I estimate that we will be near the corner of Imperial 

Avenue and McCarthy Court. (more info on pg 10) 

Directions: If arriving from the south, take Grand Avenue west 

to Center Street. Turn right on Center Street, follow north to 

Imperial Avenue. Turn left and find the group of Miatas! If you 

are arriving from the 105 Freeway please use the California 

Street exit. Turn left off the 105 Freeway on to California. Follow 

California to Imperial Avenue, make a right then follow Imperial 

Avenue to the group of Miatas! 

Please note: The intersection of Main Street/Imperial Avenue will 

be closed. This is for the safety of the parade participants. 

Post Apocalypse Run (in planning stage) 

Date: Sat. Dec 22, 2012 

Time: 10am—4 pm 

Place: TBA 

Host: Dean Rudenauer 

Description: The first run after the end of the 

world………...well, according to the Mayans anyway…... 

Watch the Socalm Calendar for more information coming! 

http://www.motor4toys.com 

Following the car show there will be a short run through 

Box Canyon and the Simi Pass to the Junk Yard Cafe for 

lunch! LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING! 


Inland Empire 

Date: Sat Dec 8, 2012 

Time: 3:00 pm— 

Place: Wii Social @ Pizza Party 

Gary & Donna’s House 

7548 Perlite Ct 

Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 

Hosts: Gary & Donna Nelson 

909.935.6969 

Description: I know the holidays 

can be hectic but I thought it would be 

fun to have a get together at our 

house this month and 

play some Wii (golfing, 

bowling, etc...). My 

plan is to have it start 

at 3PM and have everyone 

pitch in for pizza 

when we get hungry. 

Bring your own drinks 

and we will provide 

snacks. If you can 

make it please let me know so I will 

have a head count. Hope you can join 

us. It should be fun. Even if you've 

never played it is easy to learn. Or just 

come to socialize if you like. ALSO, 

this event is BYOU 

(bring your own ukulele)!! 

Directions: Our address is above. If you 

need directions let me know. My cell is 

909-935-6969 or you can email me at 

gwn090471@yahoo.com 

San Gabriel Valley 

Date: Thu Dec 6, 2012 

Time: 6:30 pm - 

Place: Legend’s Classic Diner 

1155 East Route 66 

Glendora, Ca 

Hosts: Bob & Juli Davis 

909.374.3998 

Description: A classic 50's menu, 

with HUGE portions and a great ice 

cream sundae! JOIN US AT LEGENDS! 

Long Beach 

Hosts: Bud & Lisa Martin 

562.233.1272 

longbeach@socalm.org 

Description: Call your rep for social 

information. 

Los Angeles 

Host: Dean Rudenauer 

626.905.2825 

losangeles@socalm.org 

Description: Call your rep for social 

information. 

UPCOMINDECEMBER SOCIALS 

South Bay 


Time: 6:30—9:00 pm 

Place: Social / Lites Cruise 

Vince’s Spaghetti 

23609 Hawthorne Blvd 

Torrance, CA 90505 

Links: http://www.vinces-spaghetti.com/ 

Restaurant/Home.html 

http://www.gotbaddog.com/photos-ofchristmas-lights-in-sleepy-hollow/ 

Hosts: 

Mark & Nancy Lucero 

310.539.3064 

prht07@yahoo.com 

South Orange County 


Time: 6:30—9:00 pm 

Place: Rollie’s Latin Fusion Cafe 

14071 Newport Ave. 

Tustin, CA 92780 

(714) 669-8300 

Hosts: Robbie & Barry Rosenberg 

949.859.1995 or 

Barry’s cell 949.768.3505 

Link: 

http://rollies.weebly.com/ 

Description: South Orange County 

Social and everybody else! Please 

join us for our last social of 2012. 

Never tried this place, but it looks 

good. Authentic Mexican and Bolivian 

food. I’m looking forward to trying the 

Saltenas (meat filled pastry). Please 

try to make it. It’s YOUR club, so 

PARTICIPATE! RSVP by Wed Dec. 19 

Directions: From the north…South on 5 

Fwy. Exit toward Newport Ave. Turn right 

Rollie’s is on the right. From the south… 

north on the 5 Fwy., exit 101B Red Hill 

Ave. toward Tustin. Take first left onto El 

Camino Real take first left onto Newport 

Ave. Rollie’s is on the right. 

North Orange County 

Date: Tue Dec 11, 2012 

Time: 6:30 pm - 

Place: Fuddrucker’s 

7802 Orangethorpe Ave 

Buena Park, Ca 

Hosts: Bob & Juli Davis 

909.374.3998 

Description: How can we miss with 

this old favorite! Great sandwiches 

and shakes. Join us for great food & a 

good time!! The more the merrier!!! 

Valley/Santa Clarita 

Description: It’s time for the South Date: Mon Dec 10, 2012 

Bay Social and Christmas Lights Time: 7:00-9:00 pm 

Cruise. We are going to start with Place: MOM CAN COOK Thai Kitchen 

dinner at Vince’s Spaghetti, after dinner 

we will que up and cruise the 

Sleepy Hollow neighborhood where all Hosts: 

the houses have elaborate Christmas 

18358 1/2 Soledad Canyon Rd 

Canyon Country, Ca 91387 

Benny & Carole Goldstein 

661.252.6941 

lights and decorations. This will be 

661.993.3390 C 

our 4th year leading the Miatas 

bennygol@earthlink.net 

through the neighborhood. Let me 

Description: Join us!!! A great Family 

know if you are coming for dinner so I 

Owned and Operated restaurant. 

can reserve a table, or if you can’t 

Large portions and Reasonable prices. 

make it to dinner but you want to 

Let us know (if you can) that you are 

cruise with us, let me know so we will 

coming and we'll hold a place for you. 

be looking for you. 

Directions: North on I-5 thru the Valley. 

North on the 14 about 6 miles. Take Sierra 

Highway exit. Right on Sierra Hwy to Soledad 

Cyn Road. Right on Soledad. Go past 

7/11 and turn right, into the Post Office 

center. Restaurant is last on the right. 

Ventura 

Date: Fri Dec 7, 2012 

Time: 6:30 pm - 

Place: Elephant Bar Restaurant 

1825 Madera Rd 

Simi Valley, CA 93065 

Hosts: Mike & Joanne Markowitz 

818.648.0933 C 

n6xrf@sbcglobal.net 

Link: www.elephantbar.com 

Description: RSVP requested by not 

required—need to get the correct 

number of reservations in the restaurant. 

Directions: Heading West on the 118: 

118 Fwy to exit 22A Madera Road 

South, Turn right onto View Ln Dr., Take 

the 1st right onto Madera Rd., Destination 

will be on the right, just after crossing Los 

Angeles Ave. 1 - 2 miles. Heading East on 

the 118:118 Fwy to exit 22 for Madera Rd., 

Turn south (right) on Madera Rd. 

Destination will be on the right, just after 

crossing Los Angeles Ave. 1 - 2 miles 


PICTURES IN MEMORIAM—ZACK FROM THE MT BROADBENT 

BALDY RUN 

My Friend Zack 

Zack Broadbent passed away last Wednesday (11.14.12) from complications due to 

Hodgkins Lymphoma. I still have moments when it seems like it was all just a dream. I 

met Zack in 2000 during his final term as President of SOCALM. The club was having 

an event at the Orange Speedway in San Bernardino, and my Aunt, Marna, invited me 

to come and see what the Miata’s were all about – or more specifically, to meet Zack 

( we were both single at the time). 

It was an interesting meeting – apparently he had made a bet with the members of 

the club, and he lost. The price – he had to eat a piece of his car, Enzo. True to his 

word, he cut a small part of the wiper blade and ate it. Luckily, he had a replacement 

wiper blade with him. All I could do was shake my head & grin and as they say, that 

was the start of a beautiful friendship. 

Many of you may have your own memories of Zack, some good and some bad. He was 

a man who stood by his beliefs, even if they were unpopular with others. Over the 

years, he became less involved in SOCALM, but he still loved to take his Enzo out on 

the curves; to test his limits even though he was getting older (I couldn’t believe it 

when Enzo turned 20 in October!). 

I will miss Zack. Thanks to my friendship with him, I met some wonderful people, 

bought a spiffy little car (my own Kodora), learned how to expand my mind and how 

to love. 

Thank you Zack – you will forever have a part of my heart. 

From: Tori Dotson 

MEETINGS 

4th Quarter Meeting—11/17/12 

Socalm held their final 4th Quarter General Meeting on Sat. Nov 17, 2012, from 10am-2pm, at Mazda of 

Puente Hills, City of Industry, Ca. The dealership supplied us with a meeting room, food and discount cards, 

as well as giving us special parking in the front of the dealership where we could display our Miatas. Also 

displayed outside were modified/enhanced and detailed Miatas belonging to a younger group of Miataphiles! 

Minutes of the meeting will be published in an upcoming REWARD. 

Thank you to Tom & Marna Wood for making all arrangements!! 

UPCOMING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

DATE: Saturday, January 12, 2013 

TIME: 

LOCATION: 

To be advised 

Mazda Headquarters, Irvine, Ca 

More info will be posted on the Socalm Calendar, and printed in the 

January 2013 REWARD. 


Mark your Calendars—Upcoming Events 

San Joaquin Valley Miata Club "2013 Coastal Cruise" 

Celebrating our 20th Coastal Cruise 

Fresno to Carmel to Highway 1 south to San Simeon 

" PLEASE NO RAIN or MUD SLIDES THIS YEAR" 

Date: January 26-27, 2013 

Motel: Courtesy Inn , San Simeon, Ca.. 805-927-4691, 

Saturday night rate $45.00, code "The Miata Club". 

More Info: Tom Jarvis @ kg6kyu@comcast.net - Flyer will be sent later…..watch for it!!! 


HOLIDAY PARADE 

Everyone loves a parade. Christmas comes once a year, and if you are in the holiday spirit after 

the Holiday Party, you can BE A PART OF the parade. The El Segundo 49th Annual Holiday Parade 

takes place on Sunday December 9th. This year's theme is "Let It Snow!". 

11:30am— car decorating begins 12:30pm—line-up begins 1:00pm—Parade begins 

I estimate that we will be lining-up near the corner of Imperial Avenue and McCarthy Court. 

Directions: If arriving from the south, take Grand Avenue west to Center Street. Turn right on Center Street, follow 

north to Imperial Avenue. Turn left and find the group of Miatas! If you are arriving from the 105 Freeway please use 

the California Street exit. Turn left off the 105 Freeway on to California. Follow California to Imperial Avenue, make a 

right then follow Imperial Avenue to the group of Miatas! 

Please note: The intersection of Main Street/Imperial Avenue will be closed. This is for the safety of the parade participants. 

Even though this is a driving club, this will be the shortest and SLOWEST run that you will ever participate 

in. Here are the run directions: 

1) Zero out your odometers and line up on Imperial Avenue 

2) 0.1 turn LEFT on Main 

3) 1.1 Parade ends at Main and El Segundo 

4) Drive to California Pizza Kitchen in Manhattan Beach 

Following the parade, we will meet at a restaurant to recap the harrowing 

experiences that we had at top speeds of seven miles per hour 

driving down the middle of the yellow line. 

Here are the rules for entries into the parade: 

1) You are encouraged to decorate your entry (car) based upon the 

theme of the parade and/or holiday season. 

2) All designs and entries should be suitable for family viewing. 

3) Please do NOT use a representative in a Santa costume. Santa ALWAYS rides on the 

Chevron Fire Truck at the end of the parade. We would not want children to be confused by seeing more 

than one Santa. 

4) Commercial advertising is prohibited, but two banners or signs 

(maximum size 6’ X 2’) may be placed on two sides of the entry to acknowledge 

sponsoring companies/ organizations. 

5) Candy or other items may NOT be thrown from a car/van/float, etc. If 

items are to be distributed, then you may have 

members of your group (read that as 

“passenger”) walk along side the crowd at the 

curb and hand them out. (This rule is pretty much 

ignored, though). 


HOLIDAY PARTY 

The Socalm Holiday Party this year will be held on Saturday December 1, 2012 at Tom & Marna Wood’s 

house (5067 Glenwood Ave, Fontana). We will celebrate the holidays with our friends from the Miata community, 

exchanging food, gifts and lots of smiles. 

FOR THE POT LUCK, Tom & Marna will furnish meat and beverages. If your last name begins with A 

through G please bring an appetizer; with H through R bring a main dish; with S through Z bring a dessert. 

GIFT EXCHANGE, once again we will have a gift exchange. This year, see if you can come up with something 

unusual or special. Some suggestions: check out knobmeister.com or crazyred.com for Miata themed 

gifts. There are other similar websites listed on miatafun.net on the Vendors page. Let’s keep it simple 

and fun and under $25. 

Come ready to have a fun and festive evening. Celebration starts at 5:00pm and is usually over around 

10:00pm. 

For those who are coming a distance and don’t want to drive home after the party, here are several nearby 

hotels we can recommend, listed in order of distance from our house. 

- Comfort Inn 13500 Baseline Ave, Fontana 

- Four Points 12020 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga (near Victoria Gardens, our local premiere shopping 

center) 

- Best Western Heritage Inn 8179 Spruce Ave (just off Foothill Blvd), Rancho 

Cucamonga 

Directions: Make your way to I-15 in the Inland Empire. Exit Summit Avenue (first 

exit north of the I-210) interchange. Turn right at end of off ramp onto Beech Avenue. 

Go to Cherry Avenue and turn right. Go 1½ miles to Roadrunner Road, turn 

right. Go to Wildwood Lane, turn right. Wildwood turns into Glenwood. 


Pictures from Halloween Run—10/27/2012 

SOCALM GUYS & GHOULS 

At the Pumpkin Patch, carving pumpkins and socializing 

Tom Wood was the winning Pumpkin Carver! 


Pictures from WidowMaker Run— 11/02/2012 

It was a glorious sunny day! 

Thanks to all who supported this challenging run! 

Great Run sponsored 

by Denise Bennett 

& Mike The Mechanic 

Pictures from Black Friday Run—11/23/2012 

Instead of heading to the Malls, a group 

of us went with Dean & Tassie into the 

mountains near Mt. Baldy, and did the 

twisties (OMG!) on Glendora Ridge Mountain 

Road, ending up for ice-cream in Old 

Town Glendora. My stomach was feeling 

a little queasy after that! But, it was a 

FABULOUS time!!!! 

Thanks for a great day!!! 


CLUB RESOURCES 

DEALERS 

Browning Mazda 

18827 Studebaker Road, Cerritos 

562-468-4280 

15% discount to members on parts & labor 

Galpin Mazda 

11151 Laurel Canyon Bl., Van Nuys 

Phone: 818.756.3434 

15% off on parts w/club I.D. 

Heritage Mazda 

5 Auto Center Dr., Tustin, Tel 714-832-6222 

20% off from parts and labor 

Huntington Beach - Beach Mazda 

16800 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach 

Parts: Dick Hampton - 714.848.7739 

15% off on parts & labor 

Irvine - Irvine Mazda 

11 Auto Center Drive, Irvine 

Service: Robert Croker - 949.583.1291 

Cost + 20% on parts 

John Hine Temecula Mazda 

42050 DLR Drive, Temecula 

Sara Posell - 866.204.0278 

15% off on parts and accessories 

Mazda of Thousand Oaks 

3945 Auto Mall Drive, Thousand Oaks 

Parts: Gene Levy - 805.371.5555 


Neftin Mazda 

3550 Auto Mall Drive, Thousand Oaks 

Phone: 800.797.7773 

Ontario - Romero Mazda 

Dave Lumpkin, Service Manager, 909.457.2760 

Parts 15-20% off list (as noted by Mazda) 

Labor: 10-15% off (as per difficulty of job) 

Phillips Mazda in Laguna Hills 

24888 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills 

949.900.0134 

Cost plus 15% on parts 

Mazda of Puente Hills 

17723 East Gale Avenue 

City of Industry, CA 91748, Tel: 626.923.6477 

Parts: Brian or Marcos, Service: Matt Parker 

Parts 25% off, Service 25% off, show SOCALM 

Member Card 

Redlands Mazda 

500 W. Redlands Bl., Redlands 

Parts: Chad Frankenberger - 909.793.2141 


Sierra Mazda of Monrovia 

1305 S. Mountain Avenue, Monrovia 

626.303.0077, Melissa Barajas, Service Manager 

15% off parts and labor—*show Membership card 

Star Lincoln/Mercury/Mazda 

901 S. Brand Ave., Glendale 

John Kepner - 818.247.1903 

25% off on parts & labor on Miatas 

West Covina Super Lincoln Mercury Mazda 

2539 East Garvey Avenue 

West Covina, CA 91791 

626-608-1131, 626-966-0681, 800-258-0393 

ALIGNMENTS 

Dave’s Frame & Alignment 

16182 Gothard, Unit V, Huntington Beach 

Ask for Dale - 714.841.2940 

High end Alignment working with set ups for Motorsport 

and D-speed Magazine. 15% Members 

Accurate Alignment 

971 N. Batavia St., Orange 

Ask for: Jon - 714.538.1916 

10% off on labor on front end alignment 

Clark's House of Suspension 

26901 Vista Terrace 

Lake Forest 

949.768.6261 

Clark Smith 

Suspension Specialist - 10% off parts & labor on 

front end alignment and brakes 

BRAKES 

Porterfield Enterprises, LTD. 

1767 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa 

Phone: 949.548.4470 

15% off on Porterfield and Hawk brake pads 

10% off on rotors 

CAR ACCESSORIES 

Big Sky/Coast Car Covers, Inc. 

1229 Morena Blvd., San Diego 

Phones: 800.231.5180, 619.275.7100 

Fax: 619.275.7107 

E-mail: sales@coastcarcovers.com 

Web: www.coastcarcovers.com 

Duetto Motors LLC 

21601 Vanowen Street 

Canoga Park California 91303 

www.DuettoMotors.com 

818.999.0969 voice 

Specialize in Glass window tops for early and late 

model Miatas, convertible tops and accessories for 

all cars. Socalm member card to get discount. 

Drivepoint 

On-line Car Covers 

http://stores.ebay.com/Drivepoint-OEM-Parts-NYand-Boston 

Anton Mastrocco - 631.264.7849 

EZ Softops 

46 Village Way PMB 147 

Port Ludlow, WA 98365 (866) 373-2515 

Great selection in glass window tops for early and 

late model Miatas, convertible tops and accessories. 

Socalm member cardto get the discount. 

Jackson Racing 

440 Rutherford St., Goleta 

888-888-4079 

Stubblefield’s Polishing Inc. 

7332 Quimby St., Paramount 

562-634-7045 

Great job polishing anything on the Miata. 

Super Autobacs 

12645 Beach Blvd, Stanton 

714-903-9900 

Great store for the speed racer or just the ordinary 

guy wanting something special. 

Vinyl and Leather Repair 

10632 Chestnut Street, Cypress 

714.318.6143 

Highly recommended and does exceptional work. 

Need leather repair – Give Nicholas Howk a call. 

DETAILING 

Coats Products 

1945 W. Commonwealth Ave. Unit Q 

Fullerton 

Ask for: Rick - 714.870.8466 

10% off Meguiar’s detailing products 

Dentsone 

Newport Beach, Ask for Jeff - 949.645.3368 

Dent Removal – Excellent service 

Long Beach, Ask for Jerry - 562.619.5999 

GLASS / WINDSHIELD 

So. Cal Auto Glass 

562.449.7250 

Strictly a Mobil service that will come to you. 

L&R Window Tint 

14156 Amargosa Rd, Victorville, Ca 

760.628.8639 

10% Military Discount - show Member card 

GENERAL SERVICES 

AUTOWISE -various Orange County locations 

Cypress 714.761.8330 

Fountain Valley 714.839.4700 

Irvine 949.855.9991 

Yorba Linda 714.961.0202 

10% off on parts and labor 

Bill Dunn Auto Top and Upholstery Shop 

2212 Lincoln Blvd. 

Santa Monica, CA 

310.451.3495—Javier or Casildo 

17922 Gothard Street Unit 3A 

Huntington Beach, CA 

714.848.3985—Hector 

Material cost plus 10% 

Chino Hills Service Center 

14947 Sierra Bonita Lane, Chino 

Service: Henry Maixner 909.597.7119 

10% discount on labor 

Citywide 

6030 Cerritos Ave., Cypress 

714.761.8330 

Joe Prais - 10% off to members 

Immaculate Auto Recon 

Paint Repair, Bumper Repair, Key Scratches, 

Auto Body Repair, Mobile Same-Day Service 

949.331.5846 

Referred by a currently satisfied Socalm member 

Import Specialties 

25651 Taladro Circle, Unit C, Mission Viejo 

Carl Martorana – 949.770.1255 

Mechanical Services 

Integrated Performance 

115 E. Gardena Blvd. #3, Gardena 

310.532.4040, Fax 310.532.4405 

Hector Colmenares - Office Manager 

Alex Colmenares - Shop Foreman 

MAZTECH 

24309 Creekside Road #118, Valencia 

Ask for: Rob - 661.259.6026 


MD Automotive 

7281 Westminster Blvd., Westminster 

Ask for Mark – 714.891.1113 

10% Discount to members 

Mike the Mechanic's Auto Concierge Service 

1927 S. Harbor Blvd. 

Costa Mesa, Ca. 92627 

Appointments : Denise Dew 

714-321-2968 / 24 hr. Hot Line 714-425-4375 

10% across the board Discount **with NO limit** 

Owner is member of Socalm— refer to "Honor 

Role" page of Club Website. 

Performance Asian Domestic European 

20944 Vanowen St, Canoga Park 

Craig Eaton – 818.313.8884 

Offering 2-wheel and 4-wheel chassis Dyno 

services for hi-performance after market 

accessories. 

Pro Design Hot Rods 

2020 S. Susan St. Unit B, Santa Ana 

Mike Filion (Owner) – 714.436.1158 

I would definitely recommend this shop for anyone 

in need of an automotive metal shop. 

Roberto's Auto Trim Shop 

2033 Harbor Blvd 

Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2630, 949.642.8113 

They do high quality work at reasonable 

prices and discount to Socalm 

Robbins Upholstery Service 

13905 Amargosa Ste. #2, Victorville CA 92392 

Brian Robbins - 760.243.5400 

Professional work on tops, covers & upholstery 

Tri-Point Engineering 

9543 Desoto Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311 

Phone: 818-348-5385, Fax: 818-348-3823 

Owner: Mark Shuler (SOCALM Member) 

http://www.tripointengineering.com/ 

Mazda-only center. They repair and upgrade all 

types of Mazda's— quality work. Will offer a discount 

to Socalm members— show Member Card 


LEATHER REPAIR 

Nicholas Howk Leather Repair 

10632 Chestnut St. 

Cypress, CA 90630 

714-318-6143 

Pricing is based on severity of issue 

MUFFLER 

Specially Allied Muffler of Bellflower, Inc. 

17444 S. Lakewood Blvd., Bellflower, CA 

562.866.2812, 562.925.4672 

PAINT 

Gary's Auto Collision Center 

24247 Railroad Ave. 

New Hall, CA 91321 

(661) 255-1340, (661) 255-9694 

Referred by a currently satisfied member 

Greg’s Collision Center 

8732 Park Street, Bellflower 

562.531.6600 

Excellent body shop – If you want a good quality 

paint and collision work. Here is the place to go. 

Roberto's Auto Trim Shop 

2033 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa 

Raul - 949.642.8113 

Sport Imports - N. Hollywood 

7054 Laurel Canyon Bl., N. Hollywood 

Ask for: George or Hasmik – 818.765.3333 

$1500 -complete paint job w/ minimal body work 

Topline Paint & Body 

500 S. Raymond Ave. Suite I, Fullerton 

Phone: Voice: 714.441.0505, Pager: 

714.444.7207. Ask for: Louis 

10% off on body work and paint 

Gary's Auto Collision 

Santa Clarita 

Tel: 661.255.1340, Fax: 661.255.1343 

Ask for Gary and tell him you want the 10% discount 

offered on our web-site 

RADIATORS 

Track Dog Racing 

Gary Shuhart 

11010 Switzer Avenue Suite 107 

Dallas, Texas 75238 

Phone: 214.340.9797, Fax: 214.349.9342 

Cell: 214.280.6172 

gary@TrackDogRacing.com 

www.trackdogracing.com/website/contact.htm 

RADIO 

Valco-Tronics, Inc 

2450 West Laurel Ave. 

Eunice, La 70535 

337.546.0090, .800.673.2244 

CB radio and external speaker 

Jeff Anderson 

Destin, FL 32541 

(850) 650-2153 

jeffanderson@miata.net 

Antenna splitters for CB radios 

SALVAGE 

Sport Imports - N. Hollywood 

7054 Laurel Canyon Bl., N. Hollywood 

Ask for: George - 818.765.3333 

Salvaged Miata parts - Used Miata Parts with up 

to 50% off OEM retail prices 

Salvage Parts – Contact Wally Stevens 

wallymiata@gmail.com or 619-203-2801 

Mainly 1990 to 1995 parts, at least 50% off of 

cost new. Some 2006 and newer parts including 

tops, seats and trim. 

SUPPORT OUR MIATA FRIENDLY 

BUSINESSES 

CLUB RESOURCES 

TIRES 

The Tire Shop 

14358 Pioneer Blvd., Norwalk 

562.864.9799 

Excellent pricing and offering a 10% discount 

Firestone Store 

28162 Camino Capistrano, Laguna Niguel 

Ask for: Brandon - 949.364.1993 

10% off 

The Tire Store 

24901 Sunnymead Blvd., Moreno Valley 

Phone: 909.924.1096 

Ask for: Israel 

Tucker Tire Company 

27942 Forbes Road, Laguna Niguel 

Ask for: John or Wade - 949.364.3225 

10% off (already low prices) 

Route 66 Tire Pros 

445 E. Route 66 #A, Glendora 

Harry Boyajian - 626.852.7778 

10% discount 

Finishline Tires & Automotive 

23253 Madero #A-108, Mission Viejo 

John Guldalian - 949.380.8511 

http://www.finishlinetires.com/index.html 

Complete auto repair & tire center 

Town & Country Tire 

15013 Palmdale Road, Victorville Ca 92392 

Mike - 760.243.3141 

http://www.townandcountrytireinc.com/ 

Specialists in tires, brakes, shocks & alignments 

10% off any purchase—up to $50.00 savings 

WEB-SITE VENDORS 

Andrews Powder Coating, Inc. 

http://www.powdercoater.com/autoprices.htm 

Bayz Sunwear 

920 Revolution Street 

Havre de Grace, MD 21078. 877.640.2299 

http://www.bayz.com/index.html 

Converter Geek - Catalytic Converters 

990 Cedar Bridge Avenue 

Building B7 - Suite 221 

Brick, NJ 08723-4157 

800-541-9352, 775-307-8764 (fax) 

http://www.convertergeek.com 

The Crazy Red Italian 

8161-B Belvedere Ave. 

Sacramento, CA 95826. 888.412.7299 

http://www.crazyred.com/cri/pages/ 

Exclusive Powder Coating 

24932 Avenue Kearny #2 

Valencia, California 91355. 661.294.9812 

http://www.e-powdercoating.com/ 

Flyin' Miata 

331 South 13th St 

Grand Junction, CO 81501. 800-359-6957 

http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php 

GoMiata 

7525 Ethel Ave. Suite M 

North Hollywood, CA 91605. 818.764.9422 

http://store.miataparts.org/ 

GoodWin Racing, LLC 

8380 Vickers Street, Suite D. 

San Diego, CA 92111. 858-775-2810 

http://www.good-win-racing.com/ 

MiataRoadster 

Bill Wilner, West Covina 

bill@MiataRoadster.com 

714.724.2220 (9am-6pm PT only) 

http://MiataRoadster.com 

Box 4822, West Covina, CA 91791 

Performance and maintenance parts for Miatas 

10% off, no CA sales tax, free shipping 

Moss Motors, LTD 

440 Rutherford Street, Goleta, CA 93117 

800.642.8295 

http://www.miatamania.com/ 

PaintScratch.com 

584 Pinto Court 

Incline Village, NV 89451-8118 

866-369-1385 

http://www.paintscratch.com/ 

Quality Images, Inc. 

Joe Portas, aka "The Knobmeister" 

3595 Gray Circle 

Elbert, Colorado 80106-9652. 303.730.6060 

http://www.knobmeister.com/ 

RSpeed 

1011 S Marietta Pkwy * Ste 5 

Marietta GA 30060. 888.551.0025 

http://www.rspeed.net/ 

Street Side Auto 

Phone: 877-787-8989 

http://www.streetsideauto.com 

Team Miata 

1521 Ridgewood Dr., Martinez, CA 94553 

(925) 370-6485 

http://www.teammiata.com/ 

Team Voodoo NZ 

P.O. Box 878 

Wellington, New Zealand 

Phone: 64-2-150-4811 

Thompson Automotive Products 

38 Camino Katia, San Clemente 

949.366.0322 

http://www.thompson-automotive.com 

Track Dog Racing 

Gary Shuhart 

11010 Switzer Avenue Suite 107 

Dallas, Texas 75238 

Phone: 214.340.9797, Fax: 214.349.9342 

Cell: 214.280.6172 

gary@TrackDogRacing.com 

www.trackdogracing.com/website/contact.htm 

06 ACCESSORIES 

On Line Mazda Parts 

704.563.1510 EXT.141 Ask for Jason 

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/ 

index.cfmaction=AccessoryCatalog&ca 

tlogid=4010&siteid=214264&categoryID=87407 

LOCAL MIATA CLUBS 

BAMA Bay Area 

www.bayareamiataassociation.com 

Delta Miata Club Central California 

www.deltamiata.net 

Miatafun 

http://www.miatafun.net/ 

MOOV Las Vegas 

www.miataownersofvegas.com 

OPMC Old Pueblo Miata Club Tucson, AZ 

www.oldpueblemiataclub.org 

Redwood Coast Miata Club 

rcmiataclub.tripod.com 

Roadrunner Miata Club New Mexico 

www.geocities.com/Roadrunner_Miata/ 

Sahuaro Miata Club Phoenix, AZ 

www.sahuaromx5club.com 

SAMOA Sacramento 

www.sacramentoareamiata.org 

SDMC San Diego 

www.sandiegomiataclub.org 

SJVMC San Joaquin Valley 

www.sjvmc.net 

SLOMiata Club San Luis Obispo 

slomiata@slomiata.net 

VROOM Vandenberg Area 

williamjr@aol.com 


M 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE 

Su 30 

Sa 29 

F 28 

Th 27 

W 26 

T 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS 

M 24 

Su 23 

Sa 22 Post Apocalypse Run 

F 21 

Th 20 S. Orange County Social 

W 19 

M 17 

T 18 

Su 16 

Sa 15 

F 14 

Th 13 S. Bay Social / Lites Cruise 

W 12 

T 11 N. Orange County Social 

M 10 Valley/S. Clarita Social 

Su 9 El Segundo Holiday Parade 

Sa 8 Inland Empire Wii Social 

F 7 Ventura Social 

Th 6 SGV Social 

W 5 

T 4 

M 3 

Su 2 Motor4Toys 

Sa 1 Socalm Holiday Party 

December 2012 

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MIATA CLUB 



Driving the twisties since 1990! 

By Tom Wood

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