The Hoosier Mustang Club of Columbus was established in 1978 and is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2008. It is the oldest chartered Ford Mustang Club in Indiana. Two of the original members are still active, Jim Bott and Lonnie Hembree. The club meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month at various locations. Every year, club members participate in events such as parades, shows, rallies, tours and trips. The club is a non-profit organization and donates food and money to Love Chapel twice a year. Members also donate money to Hospice of South Central Indiana. The purpose of the club is to bring together owners of Ford Mustangs, manufactured during the era from 1965 to 1973 and later, who are interested in motoring as sport and pastime and to encourage pride, ownership and preservation. HOOSIER MUSTANG HISTORY TRIVIA - First Club meeting held June 6, 1978 - There are two of original charter members still active. - Original membership consisted of 17 people. Larry Westmier-President, Jim Bott-VP, Marshall Allman-Sec/Treas. - Dues were established at $5.00/year. - September 14, 1978 voted to meet every month. - Only four members were present at Oct 11, 1978 meeting - Warren Hinton new member Nov 1978. - No Christmas party for 1978. - Jan 10, 1979 subject of women voting & holding office was brought up. - Feb 14, 1979 decided only one member per each family could vote. Women could be elected to an office. - Due to lack of finance a newsletter discussion was dropped. - Feb. 14, 1979 Elmer Trimpe joined the club per meeting notes. - April 29,1979 scheduled First Cobweb tour. - June 13, 1979 Don & Martha Lawless & Harry Schott joined the club. - Officers 1979: Bill Trimpe-Pres, Marshall Allman-VP, Larry Westmier-Sec/Treas. - August 8,1979 Ted Bowman joined club. - August 8, 1979 Point system started. - October 10, 1979 Started 50/50 drawing (50/50 Jar) tickets were $.50 each. - November 7, 1979 Tim Hembree won the first 50/50 drawing of $9.25. - March 12, 1980 voted for club colors to be red, white and blue. (4/19/1980 changed to blue) - May 14, 1980 club was incorporated. Changed office term to Jan 1 with elections in November. - June 1980 Dwight Patterson new member. - July 9, 1980 Emmitt Denny joined club. - August 1980 Bob & Judy Kirby joined the club. - Sept 1980 Carl Bennett & Dick Crigler became new members. - October 1980 David Martin & Mitchell Perkins became new members. - Dec 5, 1980 announced to change meeting place to Ponderosa Steak House from Gene's Cafeteria. - Officers 1981: Dale Kessler-Pres, Ted Bowman-VP, Susan Adams-Sec/Treas, Bill Trimpe-Nat'l Director. - First Newsletter established 3/11/1981 Copies $.23 each.. Prior used post cards to notify meeting place and time. - April 1981 Jamie Burton became new member. - Officers 1982: Ted Bowman-Pres, Richard Crigler-VP, Susan Adams-Sec/Treas. - March 3, 1982 Mary & Maude Neal were made honorary members. - Ken & Charlottee Rose and Dave & Etta Lee Mitchell new members 6/1982. - Dec 1982 Ted Bowman presented club a mahogany past president's plaque. - Officers 1983: Elmer Trimpe-Pres, Doug Adams-VP, Sharon Hembree-Sec/Treas. - Jan. 12, 1983 Judy Pugh, Doug Herold, Mr. & Mrs. Hurd and Mr. & Mrs. McKinney became new members. - Feb 9, 1983 new point system established. - New members Aug 1983 - Tim Hembree, Tiny Marsh and James Denny - New members Sept 1983 — Mr. & Mrs. Lewes Staum. - For 1984 separated Secretary and Treasurer's duties. - April 11,1984 Ms. Sue Ann Jackson became new member. - November 14,1984 Shanon Ping became new member. - Officers 1984: Don Lawless-Pres, Ralph Schnell-VP, Sharon Hembree-Sec, Joyce Harmon-Treas. - Officers 1985: Herb Boeschen-Pres, Robert Brasswell-XP, Velma Stout-Sec, Libby McKinney-Treas. - Officers 1986: Ted Bowman-Pres, Ra[ph Schnell-VP, Doris Pugh-Sec, Libby McKinney-Treas. - May 14,1986 Jim Bott rejoined the club. - Oct 2,1986 Board of Directors meeting new point system was formed. - Officers 1987: Bill Trimpe-Pres, Lonnie Hembree-VP, Susan Adams-Sec, Vickie Trimpe-Treas. - Jan 1,1987 dues raised to $10.00. - Feb 11, 1987 new club logo to be red, white, blue and gold. - Officers 1988: Emmitt Denny-Pres, Jim McKinney-VP, Sharon Hembree-Sec, Betty Black-Treas. - Officers 1989: Jim Bott-Pres, Don Lucas-VP, Pat Lucas-Sec, Betty Black-Treas - Jan 11, 1989 regard point system- Committee chairman to tally participants and report to Secretary. - September 13. 1989 Four signs for car sides plus individual name signs. - Officers 1990: Elmer Trimpe-Pres, Don Lucas-VP, Sharon Hembree-Sec, Jean Schnell-Treas, Ted Bowman- Newsletter. - New member July 1990 Paul Buening. - Officers 1991: Bill Trimpe-Pres, Don Lucas-VP, Joyce Harman-Sec, Vickie Trimpe-Treas - Current Jackets purchased approx 2/13/1991 for approx $60.00. - August 11, 1991 new members Richard Perry, Randall Perry, Rick Flohr & Richard Neeb. - Officers 1992: Ted Bowman-Pres, Jim Bott-VP, Sharon Hembree-Sec, Joan Freck-Treas. - May 1993 3 new members Brad & Kathy Mclntosh, Jack & Penny Neeb and James & Mabel Richards. - August 22, 1993 2 new members Larry Clary & Marion Dobbs. - Feb 1994 4 new members Teresa & Dale Bruns, Keirn Kyle. Dan Perry and Ken Stone. - March 1994 new members Betty & George Hunt. - May 1994 Betty Black won "golden award plaque" shook hands with Pres. Bill Clinton who signed the back of her plaque. - July 1994 new members Glen & Carletta Ault, Terry & Kathy Thomas, Larry & Peggy Skinner and Thurman & Earleen Skinner. - October 1994 new member Tom Jackson. - February 1995 new tape ordered to embroidery jackets & shirts. - February 1995 lost president's plaque to Rick Jordan in his bankruptcy. - April 1995 new member John & Lori Swain. - May 1995 new member Vic & Susan Thompson. - October 1995 Club stopped paying for member's meal at Christmas party. - April 1996 new members Rick & Jane Siebert and John & Connie Oliver. - February 1997 Glen Ault presented club with a new president's plaque in the shape of Indiana. - October 1997 David & Beth Villa and Stephen & Ann Heimann became new members. - August 2003 Herman & JoAnn Hill became members. - September 2003 Pat & Paul Bippen became members. - October 2003 Stanley & Cyndi Foley joined the club. - 2003 Vice Pres. Bill Bacon died in office. - June 2004 two new members Jim Rudicel and Jim & Shirley Richards. - Jim & Libby McKinney celebrated 50^th Anniv. July 9,2004. - November 11, 2004 Bill Boyle passed away. - December 19,2004 Herman Hill passed away. - Jan 12, 2005 a club first, Joan Mabe, first woman president presided at Mustang meeting.. Approximately 2000 the dues were raised to $20.00, $15.00 if 6 activities were attended.