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Z Car Club of Colorado

September 2026 Odometer

Z Car Clubof ColoradoSeptember 2026 Odometer
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NATE’Z NOTEZ NATE’Z NOTEZ

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Welcome to the September edition of Natez Notez. Where has the time gone? Only one more in-person meeting before our annual banquet. Before I talk about the meeting and the banquet, I want to talk about what went on in August, but that will be quick because the answer, unfortunately, is…not very much. August’s general meeting was at Waldo’s Chicken and Beer in Southlands, and again we had about a dozen people. Interestingly, however, we found Waldo. The owner of Waldo’s name is Waldo, so now if anyone asks, “Where's Waldo?", you can now say you met him, and he has a restaurant in Southlands.


We also had our annual BBQ, and I want to thank those of you who showed up. There is a recap and photos in the Odometer. We also had a very brief Sonic Car show on Friday, but it was short-lived because Mother Nature had other plans. We ended up continuing the event with an impromptu wine and charcuterie party at Mario and Jo’s.


Our last in-person meeting is September 2nd at Old Chicago in Aurora. Tiffany’s amazing artwork (for all of our events) will include all the meeting info.


The totals are now in for active member points, and 22 members are going to take home a wonderfully unique active member gift this year.


We look for to seeing all of you at Old Chicago this Wednesday so you can get your first point for next year. That's all I got for this edition of Natez Notez, so until next time…


“Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up”.


Regardz,

Nate

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Club Meetings Club Meetings

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September 2026 Board Meeting

  • When: September 1, 2026, at 6:30 PM
  • Where: Zoom


September 2026 General Meeting

  • When: September 2, 2026, at 7 (can come around 6:30)
  • Where: Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom 16990 E. Iliff Avenue Aurora, CO


October 2026 Board Meeting

  • When: October 6, 2026, at 6:30 PM
  • Where: Zoom


If you are not a board member and would like to attend a board meeting, please contact our president, Nate Derman.

ZCCC Annual Banquet ZCCC Annual Banquet

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Save the Date – Z Car Club of Colorado Annual Banquet

Mark your calendars! Our annual Z Car Club of Colorado Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at Maggiano's Little Italy (7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood, Colorado, 80112). Join us as we celebrate the close of another fantastic fiscal year and kick off a new one with great food, wonderful camaraderie, active member gifts, and special celebrations.


Updated Banquet Cost:

  • Active Members: $35 per person

  • Non-Active Members: $40 per person

  • Guests: $47 per person


Payment Information

Cash or Check: Please make the check out to Z Car Club of Colorado. Please mail your check to Cheryl McKenney (address provided on the Google Form link below), or hand cash or a check to either Cheryl McKenney or Tiffany Gordon at any club event. If using cash, please have exact change.

A convenient opportunity to pay in person will be our upcoming General Meeting:

  • September at Old Chicago


Registration Form:

Please complete the banquet registration form as early as possible so we can accurately plan for attendance. Although it is a Google Form, you do not need a Google account to complete and submit it.


Last year's banquet at Maggiano's was a wonderful afternoon filled with delicious food, laughter, and great company. We can't wait to celebrate with everyone again and look forward to another memorable afternoon of friendship, fantastic Italian cuisine, and recognizing our amazing active members. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl McKenney or Tiffany Gordon.


Please RSVP by September 14th.


We hope to Z you there!

Click Here To Fill Out The Banquet Registration Form
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Upcoming Event Details Upcoming Event Details

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MABC Car Show MABC Car Show

September 12, 2026 at 8:30 AM

The Avenue Church (formerly called Mississippi Avenue Baptist Church) will be having its 12th annual car show on Saturday, September 12th. There will be a free breakfast and car show starting at 8:30 AM and lasting until 12:00 PM. Awards will be given for the best vehicles in the following categories: Vintage (pre-1980), Classic (1980+), and foreign cars, as well as trucks and motorcycles. The church is located at 13231 E. Mississippi Avenue in Aurora, two blocks west of I-225. So, stop by for breakfast and show off your car. It’s a family fun event, so bring everyone. Please contact Andy Mortenson if you have any questions.

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Tint World and Torque Tint World and Torque

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Where: Tint World at 151 W. County Line Rd., Littleton, CO 80129. The store is located in the Southpark Centre Shopping Center, near Dollar Tree.

We will park together in the 1st Bank parking lot, adjacent to Tint World.


When: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Time: 12 noon – 2 pm

Cost: Free

Host: Patty Troxell


Club Vendor Tint World-Littleton is having a FREE event on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 12 noon to 2 pm. There will be music and vehicles of all types and models in attendance. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the store owner and staff. Be sure to stop by the store to see examples of the many products and services Tint World offers.

**Optional: After the event, various restaurants are nearby for your convenience.

Event RecapZ Event RecapZ

Annual BBQ at the Dermans Annual BBQ at the Dermans

By Nate Derman

The day started out with Mother Nature bringing a heavy-duty rainstorm to Aurora. It lasted for about 30 minutes and soaked all the patio furniture, so by the time our guests showed up, the storm was over, but the party stayed inside. 15 members and one guest showed up despite the weather to enjoy burgers, hot dogs, and some very tasty side dishes and desserts. As always, we love having our Z family over for the summer party and look forward to seeing you here again for our holiday party/white elephant gift exchange in December. On behalf of Cheryle, Chloe, and me, thanks to all who attended.

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Sonic Car Show Sonic Car Show

By Mario Busnardo

Mario and Jo arrived around 4:00 pm at the Sonic Parking lot and experienced 100-degree temperatures under a bright sun with no shade. They set up a canopy for shade, and while doing so, clouds rolled in, and it cooled a bit. However, the wind also came in and was pretty gusty. The Dermans showed up and helped with the canopy in the wind. As others came, the clouds looked ominous, and shortly the wind tried to take all of them and the canopy over Aurora without a parachute. That’s when the rain started, and they hustled to get the canopy down. They headed out and decided to go to the Busnardo's home to continue enjoying each other. With help from the Dermans, they had cheese and crackers and, of course, wine. Everyone had a great time. Best car show this year!

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August General Meeting Minutes August General Meeting Minutes

August 5, 2026 by Patty Troxell

Please click here to view the General Meeting Minutes.

Member PerkZ Member PerkZ

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September BirthdayZ 🎉 September BirthdayZ 🎉

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September 1 – Mike Bardos
September 3 – Mark Ingles and Elliot Sandberg
September 6 – Thomas Siirola
September 21 – Wayne Cassidy and Larry Hutfles
September 27 – Cliff Sholders
September 28 – Joel Goldstein

Membership Info Membership Info

Memberships: 84 — Members: 108


Memberships up for Renewal:


July: Kathleen Minister


August: Leonard & Weston Klein, Shawn Krebs, Patty Lamb, Mike & Deborah Ramirez, Cliff & Kathy Sholders, Jason Spegal


September: Mike Goddard, Tom Jacobson, John Marr, Rick Mraz


New Members for August: John & Susan McEachern, Trinidad, 1983 280ZX; Jack Warner, Parker, 1973 240Z


Referrals/Z Bucks: None


Memberships not renewed within 2 months of the anniversary due date will be dropped from the Club’s active status.

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Interesting ReadZ Interesting ReadZ

2027 Nissan Z

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2027 Nissan Z Revealed with New Front End, Forged Wheels & Shinkai Green

💰Check out our Vendor Discounts that you may be missing out on! 💰 💰Check out our Vendor Discounts that you may be missing out on! 💰

Click Here For the Complete Vendor Discount List

ClassifiedZ ClassifiedZ

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Disclaimer: ZCCC assumes no responsibility for the condition, accuracy, or representation of vehicles advertised by members. Buyers are encouraged to independently verify all information before purchase.

Our Official Sponsor-Empire Lakewood Nissan Our Official Sponsor-Empire Lakewood Nissan

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Earn Active Member Points When You Do Business with Empire Lakewood Nissan

When you service your vehicle, buy parts, or purchase a car at Empire Nissan Lakewood, you’ll receive one active member point per transaction. Simply send a copy of your receipt to our Vice President. It’s an easy way to support our sponsor while keeping your vehicle in top shape.


Join the Fun at Upcoming Car Shows!

Members are always welcome at Empire Lakewood Nissan and Empire Nismo Enthusiasts (ENE) events. Future dates will be announced soon. These shows not only help to promote the club and dealership, but they also allow us to engage in the community and foster interest in Z cars.


ZCCC Member Review: “We have purchased two cars from them and always have received VIP service” – C & N

Our Contacts at Empire Lakewood Nissan

Jacob Rogers
Service Director
Empire Lakewood Nissan
303-551-7515 (Direct)
jacobr@empirenissan.net


Rick Leonard

Parts Director

Empire Lakewood Nissan

303-232-3009

rickl@empirelakewoodnissan.com


Visit Their Website: https://www.empirelakewoodnissan.com/


Please visit their webpage for service specials. Contact them to schedule service (303) 232-3350

https://www.empirelakewoodnissan.com/service/service-specials/

Business Ads Business Ads

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Empire Lakewood Nissan

Support ZCCC's Official Sponsor

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Junkyard Jenny's

Check out Junkyard Jenny's for Z/Datsun parts.

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The Man Cave

Many members have used and loved the work at The Man Cave.

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Hagerty Insurance

Hagerty Insurance is a great way to make sure your Z is protected.

https://www.zccc.org/membership-information/
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Do We Roll or Do We Stall? Do We Roll or Do We Stall?

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A reminder to check that events are still on BEFORE leaving: Check Facebook and the ZCCC website before heading out to an event. These are two locations where you can find last-minute updates. Due to unforeseen circumstances or weather, events may be cancelled or details may be changed.

Looking for a Service or Owner's Manual for Your Z or Datsun? Check this out! Looking for a Service or Owner's Manual for Your Z or Datsun? Check this out!

Service & Owner’s Manuals

Service & Owner’s Manuals

Correspondence Address: Attn: ZCCA 8845 Hikers Trl. Chardon, OH 44024 USA

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Have you taken a photo on vacation with an Active Member Gift? We'd love to see! Have you taken a photo on vacation with an Active Member Gift? We'd love to see!

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Send your photos to Tiffany at odometer@zccc.org

📸 ZCCC Photo Albums 📸 📸 ZCCC Photo Albums 📸

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Click HERE for the ZCCC Photo Albums

If you don't have a Facebook account, you can still view the most recent albums.

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Mailing Address:

Z Car Club of Colorado

PO Box 441624

Aurora, CO 80044-1624


Website: www.zccc.org


Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZCarClubOfColorado

Elected Officers

President: Nate Derman president@zccc.org

Vice-President: Cheryle Derman vice-president@zccc.org

Secretary: Patty Troxell secretary@zccc.org

Treasurer: Travis Scott treasurer@zccc.org

Membership: Andy Mortenson membership@zccc.org

Public Relations: Don Gordon publicrelations@zccc.org

Inter-Club Liaison: Wendy Rhyne club@zccc.org

Odometer Editor: Tiffany Gordon Odometer@zccc.org

Appointed Positions

50/50 Drawing: Gail Mund

50/50 Door Prize Coordinator: Don Gordon

Constitution Analyst: Patty Troxell

Historian: Bruce McKenney

Motorsports: Travis Scott

Name Badges & Decals: Jason Spegal

Social Media Director: Tiffany Gordon

Webmaster: Vacant

Welcoming Host: Mario Busnardo

ZCCM Magazine: Jason Spegal

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