Author: Dean Carriveau

2021 JOYA Penny Drive

by Dean Carriveau
Members of the Gents, Miss Shifters, Pharoahs, Spokane Hot Rod Association and Spokane Hot Rod Girls joined forces 
across from the JOYA school for their annual Penny Drive on May 22, 2021. We had a wonderful time and collected $600 in cash and just over 200 pounds of change from passing cars. Thank you everyone who participated and especially the Garland Church for letting use your lot. So grateful to JOYA for all that you do and the coffee, pastries and pizza! See you next year.

Burger Run at Ron’s Drive In

by Dean Carriveau

Members of the Gents, Pharoahs, Vipers, Pacific Northwest Cruisers and other clubs gathered for a burger run at Ron’s Drive In on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The turnout was good as was the perfect spring weather.

H.A.S.S.I.E March Tour to Stoddard Park

by Dean Carriveau
Members of the Gents toured with the H.A.S.S.I.E. Club on their road trip to Hayden, Idaho’s Stoddard Park on Saturday, March 27th. A well planned route to the park took attendees on scenic back roads across the border and into Hayden where we enjoyed lunch and good company. Here Gents member Marc Flemming toasts the camera on the sunny but blustery day.

Craig Copher 1947 – 2021

by Dean Carriveau
We lost our Gents brother and friend, Craig Copher.  Our hearts go out to his wife and and our Gents sister, Janis.  R.I.P. Craig.

Gents April Membership Meeting

by Dean Carriveau
Call to Order Gavel Begin Meeting Start Discussion 3d Illustration

Good News Gents Sisters and Brothers….. We are going to have our first “in person” Gents meeting at the Eagles, Wednesday, April 7, 6:00 P.M. More information as it becomes available.

Janis and Craig Copher

by Dean Carriveau

Our longtime and dear Gents members Jan and Craig Copher are asking for help.  Many of you in our club and the local car community know of the medical difficulties both Jan and Craig have faced over the last year. Jan is slowly recovering from her recent surgery.   Craig’s condition is terminal and, unfortunately, his passing is near.   Jan has set up an end of life Gofundme page in order  to help with many of the expenses and an income gap she will soon be facing.

You can access Craig’s Gofundme account here: gofundme.com   In the search box, upper left of page, enter “Janis Copher” and click on final expenses.  Jan and Craig have been loyal and active Gents members and friends over the years and now it can be our turn to show appreciation for that friendship.  Please consider helping them out in their time of need

Taking a Break From Winter

by Dean Carriveau

Members from area car clubs and The Pacific Northwest Cruisers braved the cold weather to enjoy burgers and fellowship on Saturday, January 23. Temperatures near freezing couldn’t dampen their spirit and a few hearty souls arrived in their rides. Pictured L – R: Bill Keehner, Jim Earlscourt, Darrin Warner, Brad Kisela. and Crystal Ann Redinger.