April 2007, Volume 10, Issue 4


General Meeting - April 4, 2007

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by Keith Thorson, President.

Our Guest, Mario Gomez, a young man from Bella Vista High School was introduced. Mario visited our Club in order to promote his Senior Project: Mario's Classic/Modern Car Show, to be held Sunday, May 6, 2007 at Bella Vista High School Parking Lot. He expressed his interest in Car Clubs and "muscle cars" in general. His confidence and enthusiasm were well received and encouraged by the Club members present. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Sacramento Shriner's Hospital and the Bella Vista Booster Club. (See Upcoming Events).

The Secretary's Minutes were approved as printed in the March Transcript.

The Treasurer's Report for March was presented by Treas. J. O. Raff and approved.

Old Business: Past Events;

Club Jackets came up again (and again). This time, J.O. provided the actual jackets, bought and paid for, in all available sizes for the members to try on. However, he explained that Gary Vollstedt had been in contact with a company called "Instant Impact" in Loomis. It is hoped that Instant Impact will be able to embroider the jackets for the same price that Special T's quoted for screen print. This provision was acceptable to members present. Jim Prinzivalli, our Web Master has been in contact with Robin at Instant Impact concerning digitizing of our Club Logo but this phase is still being reviewed. Terry Trimble noticed that our jackets have zipper access between the outer cover and inner lining to permit embroidery. It is now hoped that we will have our jackets in time for the May General Membership meeting (but don't hold your breath).

Frank Brown moved that the Meeting be adjourned, however, Keith recommended that we continue with business at hand.

New Business: Upcoming Events;

J.O. distributed an updated Membership Roster with the listings of delinquent members highlighted in red.

Car Show Discussion: (See Upcoming Events) The Central Valley Classic Car Show, open to all Pontiac-Oldsmobile-Buick-Cadillac & GMC Trucks, will be held Saturday, April 28th in Madera.

The Roseville Car & Motorcycle Show will be held at Placer County Fair Grounds, Sunday, April 29th.

Mario's Classic / Modern Car Show will be held Sunday, May 6th at Bella Vista High School Parking Lot.

Ted Bechtel announced that he had posted a parade on May 19th with a car show to follow, in Maxwell, between Williams and Willows. Please check the Message Board.

Thunder in Depot Park Car Show will be held in Downtown Rio Linda, Saturday, May 26th.

Shriners Hospitals Concours d'Elegance will be held at Mather Field with events including a SCCA Autocross on June 2nd and 3rd, plus Wine Tasting at the Towe Museum on May 23. Car Clubs are restricted to a minimum of 10 cars but this event is reminiscent of our old Transaramas!

Keith recommended that anyone interested in attending car shows, check with either him or Ted Bechtel first.

Frank moved that the meeting be adjourned-again.

J.O. passed out Blue Ribbons and Chili's Gift Cards to Keith Thorson for Mildest Chili and to Terry Trimble for Best Red and Peoples Choice. Robert Holland and Fay Fong were not present to accept their award.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 PM after the motion by Frank Brown (again) and second by Dennis Trimble.

Respectfully Submitted; Irene Raff, Secretary.

TACA, GSC Meeting Place and Time.

Club Meetings will be held at Denny's Restaurant, 3520 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA at 7:00 PM on the first Wednesday of each month. Anyone with an interest in the Pontiac Firebird, Trans Am, Formula or Firehawk is welcome to attend.

Birthdays.

Garry Vollstedt, Apr. 4th
Rachel Gershanoff, May 6th
Miren Klein, May 29th
Dave Lane, May 29th
Ted Bechtel, June 4 th
Keith Thorson, June 8th
J.O. Raff, June 29

Upcoming Events: 2007.


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 4/4/07
Denny's Restaurant, 3520 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, Intersection of Auburn Blvd. and Watt Ave, 7:00-9:00 PM.

CENTRAL VALLEY CLASSIC CAR SHOW - 4/28/07
Courthouse Park, Madera, CA. $25.00 pre-registration, $30.00 Day of Show. If interested, contact Keith Thorson or Ted Bechtel.

ROSEVILLE CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW - 4/29/07
Sunday, entry 8:00 AM, Show 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Placerville County Fair Grounds, Registration $30.00.
Benefit for Woodbridge Elementary School. If interested, contact Keith Thorson or Ted Bechtel.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 5/2/07
Denny's Restaurant, 3520 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, Intersection of Auburn Blvd. and Watt Ave, 7:00-9:00 PM.

MARIO'S CLASSIC/MODERN CAR SHOW - 5/6/07
Sunday, May 6, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, Registration $15.00.
Benefit for Shriners Hospitals and Bella Vista Booster Club. This is Mario Gomez' Senior Project! Registration Forms attached. If interested, contact Keith Thorson or Ted Bechtel.

MAXWELL HIGH SCHOOL PARADE - 5/19/07
Saturday, May 19, 9:45 AM, Maxwell, CA (Between Williams and Willows).
Car Show after Parade at Maxwell High. Trophies will be awarded. No Registration fee, food available at the Chuck Wagon and watch the last free High School Rodeo in CA! Posted on TACA GSC Message Board. If interested, contact Keith Thorson or Ted Bechtel.

THUNDER IN DEPOT PARK - 5/26/07
Saturday, May 26th, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Downtown Rio Linda. Registration $20.00 per car, Pre-register prior to May 19th and receive a discount coupon for an Event T-Shirt.
Hosted by Thunderbolts (Capitol Auto Club). All years vehicles welcome but Salute for all vehicles made in 1932. If interested, contact Keith Thorson (who plans on showing two cars) or Ted Bechtel.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 6/6/07
Denny's Restaurant, 3520 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, Intersection of Auburn Blvd. and Watt Ave, 7:00-9:00 PM

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 7/11/07
Denny's Restaurant, 3520 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, Intersection of Auburn Blvd. and Watt Ave, 7:00-9:00 PM

IF YOU HEAR OF OTHER CAR SHOWS OR EVENTS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST, PLEASE NOTIFY J.O. RAFF, JOHN BONNER OR KEITH THORSON.

OTHER ACTIVITIES WILL BE POSTED WHEN PROVIDED BY ACTIVITIES CHAIRMAN.