About Us
The Sun Country Mustang Club (SCMC), founded September 18, 1991, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote the preservation, enjoyment and usage of 1964 ½ to present Ford Mustangs, Shelbys and Mercury Cougars. We are a club for all people. Do not be concerned if your car is not in show condition, most important of all is the enthusiasm and fellowship you gain by meeting folks with a common interest.
Members receive the monthly newsletter "The Galloping Gazette" which is published and mailed to all members. The newsletter highlights information on club activities, shows and other events of interest throughout the Northwest as well as technical tips and automotive trivia.
The club is government by a Constitution.
(revised and approved March 28, 2023)
Meetings
General Meetings:
4th Tuesday of every month - February-November
Round Table Pizza, 7:00pm (room open from 6:00pm for food and social time) 1300 N. 40th Ave (north of Fred Meyers).
Board Meetings:
3rd Tuesday of every month - February-November
at Denny and Oopal's home at 6:00pm
Club Activities
Some of the activities enjoyed by members include participation in:
- car tours
- car shows
- parades
- breakfast runs
- picnics
- delivering Easter & Thanksgiving baskets
- driving high school royalty at various high school homecoming events
- annual Christmas party
- annual January banquet
- Annual “Ponies in the Sun” car show - held every September at Sarg Hubbard park in Yakima, Washington
2023 Club Officers
John Mertell,, President | jmertell71@gmail.com | (509) 731-2831 |
Mark Sires, Vice President | m.sires@charter.net | (509) 901-9350 |
Jan Anderson, Secretary | classycuts1@live.com | (509) 469-3339 |
Jim Herriman. Treasurer | Jimmyuw2000@yahoo.com | |
Dennis Duffield, Alternate Board Member | odduffield@gmail.com | (509) 452-5809 |
Bruce Docken, Past President | bdock2000@gmail.com | (509) 945-1244 |
Chairs: |
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Stephanie Clark, Membership | ||
Dennis Duffield, Hospitality | odduffield@gmail.com | (509) 452-5809 |
Doug Heilman, Newsletter Editor | waheilman@yahoo.com | (509) 901-7131 |
David Mitts, Car Show Chair | dmmitts@gmail.com | (509) 494-3210 |
Velda Welch, Phone Committee | veldajeanwelch@aol.com | (509) 697-7891 |
Jan Anderson, Sunshine Person | classycuts1@live.com | (509) 469-3339 |
Mark Sires, Website Administrator | m.sires@charter.net | (509) 901-9350 |
Marci, Activity Leader |
History
Sun Country Mustang Club was formed in 1991 by car enthusiasts to give owners of Mustangs, Shelbys and Cougars an opportunity to share their love of their vehicles.
Every year since, the club has organized the Ponies in the Sun car show in September. The proceeds of this show and our other fundraising efforts have been given to number of different charities over the years, including Children's Village, Memorial Hospital Hospice, Pegasus Project.
To raise funds the last few years, the club has also maintained the coffee stop at Indian John Hill rest stop on Interstate 90 outside Ellensburg.The club tries to get a weekend, but sometimes will have no choice but weekdays.
Giving Back to the Community
The club supports local charities that keep the money in the Yakima Valley area. The charities we currently support are geared towards our local youth.
Children’s Wishes and Dreams
YVC Automotive Service Technology Program
Isaac Rivera and Kat Elkins are the winners of the YVC Service Tech scholarships from the proceeds of the 2022 Ponies in the Sun show and each received $750.00 from our club on 2/28/23 for Snap on Tools.
SCMC's Dave Mitts presents Heidi of CW&D a check for $1,500 at the Children's Wishes & Dreams dinner fundraiser on Saturday, 3/19/22.
2022 Recipients of the YV Tech Scholarship were Andrew Lhrig and Adrian Alvarez who each received $750 to support the purchase of the tools needed for their careers.
Adrian Alvarez, check presented by Dave Mitts - February 2022
Andrew Ihrig, check presented by Dave Mitts - February 2022
Children's Wishes and Dreams donation
Children's Wishes and Dreams donation - $3,500 - March 2017
Childrens Wishes & Dreams donation $1,500 - November 2012
Camp Prime Time donation $1,500 - November 2012
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