May 2005, Volume 8, Issue 5


General Meeting - May 3, 2005

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm by President Keith Thorson.

Guests:
Dante and Frankie, Dave Karnes, and Steve Maddy. Kevin Fanady is a new member from Fresno. He drives a 2001 WS6 Trans Am, black on black. Welcome Kevin, we are happy to have you join our Club.


Old Business:
Leo reported on the past events.

Movie and Bowling Night:
There was a very good turn out for the bowling, however, only a couple of cars for the movie. The kids attending were, Daman, Angle, Teri and Justin. Justin is Dennis and Terry's grandson. Only four years old and a 123? Wow!!! Kinda makes you wonder what the adults were doing. Leo said he even out bowled the adults. After the big buildup Leo admitted Justin did have the bumper rails up. (That keeps the ball from going in the gutter.) The other attendees were, Leo, Terry, Dale, Jennifer, Amber and Tater who was a guest of Dale and Jennifer's. Leo won the first game with a 118. Then off to the movies.


Chili Cook-Off:
This was an annual event held every year at the home of Irene and J.O. We had a total of eight chili's. You could really tell who was on the road to win that day. Arron Bechtel not only made one chili, not two chilies but three chilies.

Results for the Cook Off were: Best Green, J.O. Raff, Best Red, Arron Bechtel, Hottest, Leo Brown, Wimpiest, Arron Bechtel and Peoples Choice, Terry Trimble. Awards were presented to the recipients - - - A ribbon and a $15 gift certificate to Chili's Restaurant. (Get the connection?) .


Towe Museum:
Our six cars are tucked safely in the museum. Cars being shown are: Dennis Trimble's 1968, Teal Blue Firebird, J.J. Apilado's 1972 White 455 HO Trans Am, J.O. and Irene's 1979 Silver Trans Am, Keith Thorson's , 1984 Black and Gold Convertible Trans Am, Dave Gershon's 1989 White Turbo Trans Am / Indy Pace Car, and Terry Trimble's 2002 Red Trans Am Convertible.

J.O. and I went down a couple of weeks ago and took some info on our Club and membership forms. The cars are just gorgeous!! The staff there are keeping them dusted off and they really shine under the lights. The cars will be there until the 29th of April. J.J. said the cars must be picked up April 30th at 9am so the incoming car club can get their cars set for the month of May. J.O. reported on Club insurance. Insurance can be purchased through The Hartford at a cost of $804. The coverage is for $2,000,000. There's no mileage limitation, no usage restrictions , except for racing.

Keith said he was going to talk to California Burger about having another show and shine a week or so before Memorial Day. It was a great turn out last time, we even had a couple of cars from Santa Rosa show up .

New Business:

Movie and Bowling - 3/6/05:
Before Leo got into new business he had a story to tell. Seems he was invited by the President of the Bay Valley Corvette Club to come join them in a run to Santa Cruz. He claims it was the best run he had ever been on in his entire life. He said it was kind of like our old runs when we had 20 or more cars on the road. However, there were 60 Corvettes on this run. But to make a long long story short. He got into a challenge and had his car up to 152mph. Don't you know those spinner hubcaps were really turning. They probably turned for seven hours after the car stopped. He said everyone was driving sensibly. (Sure they were.)

Leo said the Memorial Day Parade has been cancelled. It seems it was in conflict with other events for the day.

The Craw Dad Festival has also been cancelled.

We may slip in a Safari Adventure. Lunch and a trip through the country side and see lots of wild animals. (Tame ones).

Leo said he has info on an A.C.C.C., (Association of California Car Clubs, Inc.) that our Club belongs to. They are holding their legislative conference May 10 to 13th. Cost is $35. There is a buffet for $10. If you are interested check with Leo for more info.

There is an upcoming event to raise money for the Towe Museum. Sounds like a great event. Please check with Leo for more information. They need judges etc.

Hell Gate is set for June 25th and 26th. More info at next meeting. This is a terrific run. The Corvette Club would like to join us on this run. With a large group room rates will be cheaper.
Motion made to join, seconded, carried. For more events check "Upcoming Events" section.

New jackets will cost about $55 ea. They will be tan with the Club logo.

Motion to adjourn at 8:30, seconded and passed.

Respectfully submitted - Irene Raff - Secretary.

PAST EVENTS by Leo Brown: Movies, Bowling and Cream.

Trans Ams, Oh Trans Ams, Where for art thou Trans Ams! That was the calling at approximately 10:30 that Sunday morning. The 6th of March to be exact. There were a total of three (count them) birds that showed up and one ugly truck (Keith). Terry and her granddaughter, Dale and Jennyfer and myself. Now that I think about it, Dale and Jennyfer didn't bring their bird, but instead, they brought big birds bus. Anyway, it turned out that only two (yes two) went to the movies. I decided to pass on the movies, but made the trip. Terry and her granddaughter decided to watch a "X" rated movie. "X" meaning extra slow like her driving. Moving on, we headed to Country Club Lanes where we met several people who wanted to show their stuff at bowling. Dale, Jennyfer and family were there. Keith showed up. Terry's Klan (daughter, soon to be husband and bebe's kids) was there and friends of Dale and Jennyfer's (Amber and Tator) showed up as well.

After dipping the sauce, it was on... We had two lanes. One for the adults and one for the kids. Dale's friend (Tator) started off like a champ, but forgot to take his Viagra and petered out. Need I say more? We all had a lot of fun watching each other bowl, but there could be only one winner for the adults and that was, of course, me. I have listed the scores of both adults and kids game below. After that, we had a peachy time at Leatherby's. Special thanks to all who participated and made this event as fun and memorable to all.

Leo - 118
Justin - 123
Tator - 110
Damon - 67
Dale - 115
Angel - 96
Terry - 87
Sarah - 92
Jennyfer - 70
Amber - 63

(P.S.) Did I forget to mention that Justin had the highest score out of everyone? Oops! It slipped my mind. I do want to give Props to Justin for beating everyone's score. I guess that snuggy a year ago did him some good.

Leo Brown.

PAST EVENTS by Leo Brown: Can't Touch This Chili Cook-Off, April 20th, 2005.

A total of eight chilies! And who says we're having a gas crisis. There was plenty of gas at J.O.'s and it was free. Let's talk about Aaron. Now, he went all out and brought not one, not two, but three different types of chili. He was going for the gold (all of it). Anyway, it wasn't a super big crowd, but not too bad in size thanks to Terry and Dennis's Klan. I was late in attending because I was at the Levitz parking lot where we decided to meet (not at Kmart, Terry) getting juiced up for the event and locked my keys in the car. By the way, did I say juiced up? I meant to say preparing myself by getting in tune with one's body and spirit (Maybe too much spirits). Thank God for AAA, although they were a little slow getting there. By the time I made it to J.O. and Irene's, judging had already begun. I too, thinking I had to defend my title brought two chilies. Keith brought a chicken type chili, J.O. had his usual green chili and Terry brought what I think was a chicken chili. The votes are in and the winner for "Best Red" is Aaron Bechtel. J.O. took "Best Green" (Are you surprised?) and "Hottest" was the one and only, Leo Brown. When it came to the "Wimpiest", that went to Aaron Bechtel. He should have been like Popeye and ate his spinach, but instead he wanted to pay us Tuesday for a hamburger today (Wimpy). We had a wonderful time and as always, J.O. and Irene did a wonderful job in hosting this fun event at their fallacious palace they call "Home". Now, on a lighter note, what's up with them judges? Tell me this. How can a green chili almost win in the "red" chili category? I wonder what peace pipe they were smoking. Of course, we still need to thank the judges (Terry's Klan) and speaking about judges, Terry took the prestigious award of "People's Choice". Congrats to all who participated and special thanks to Rachel and company for doing a fine job in judgin.

Leo Brown.

TACA, GSC Meeting Place and Time.

Our meeting place is at:
CARROWS RESTAURANT
4601 N. Watt Ave.,
North Highlands, CA 95660

Please have all food ordered before 6:45 PM.

Birthdays.
Gary Vollstedt, April 4th
Gayle Vollstedt, April 12th
Susan Brown, April 24th
Julie Haddix, May 16th
Miren Klein, May 29th
Dave Lane, May 29th

Upcoming Events.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP - 5/03/05
7:00 PM, CARROW'S Restaurant.
4601 N. Watt Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660.


SANTA CRUZ BEACH/BOARDWALK - 5/06/05
Meet at K-Mart parking lot at 8:00 A.M.
Depart at 8:30 A.M.


JIMBOY'S CAR SHOW - 5/14/05
4:00 - 9:00 P.M.
3636 Taylor Rd, Loomis.


CALIFORNIA BURGER - 5/21/05
Tentative.


THUNDER IN DEPOT PARK - 5/28/05
Meet at Levitz parking lot at 7:00 A.M.
Depart at 7:30 A.M.


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP - 6/07/05
7:00 PM, CARROW'S Restaurant.
4601 N. Watt Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660.


JIMBOY'S CAR SHOW - 6/11/05
4:00 - 9:00 P.M.
3636 Taylor Rd, Loomis.


TOWE AUTO MUSEUM CAR SHOW - 6/18/05
Meet at Levitz parking lot at 7:00 A.M.
Depart at 7:30 A.M.


HELLGATE EXCURSION (OVERNIGHTER) - 6/25-26/05 (tentative)
Meet at Levitz parking lot at 8:00 A.M.
Depart at 8:30 A.M.


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP - 7/05/05
7:00 PM, CARROW'S Restaurant.
4601 N. Watt Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660.


JIMBOY'S CAR SHOW - 7/09/05
4:00 - 9:00 P.M.
3636 Taylor Rd, Loomis.


RIVERCATS VS COLORADO/ LUDY'S BBQ - 7/16/05
Meet at K-Mart parking lot at 2:30 P.M.
Depart at 3:00 P.M.



GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL - 7/30/05
Meet at Levitz parking lot at 8:00 A.M.
Depart at 8:30 A.M.



GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 8/02/05
7:00 PM, CARROW'S Restaurant.
4601 N. Watt Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660.



ROARING CAMP GOLD PANNING / DINNER - 8/13/05
Tentative.
TBA.



NAPA VALLEY WINE RUN - 8/27/05
Meet at Levitz parking lot at 8:00 A.M.
Depart at 8:30 A.M.



HANGTOWN CAR SHOW - 9/03/05
Meet at K-Mart parking lot at 7:00 A.M.
Depart at 7:30 A.M.


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 9/06/05
7:00 PM, CARROW'S Restaurant.
4601 N. Watt Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660.


JIMBOY'S CAR SHOW - 9/10/05
4:00 - 9:00 P.M.
3636 Taylor Rd, Loomis.


COPS AND RODDERS - 9/24/05
Meet at Levitz parking lot at 6:30 A.M.
Depart at 6:45 A.M.


P.O.C.I. - 10/02/05
Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 2.
On your own.


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 10/04/05
7:00 PM, CARROW'S Restaurant.
4601 N. Watt Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660.


VACAVILLE PONTIAC CAR SHOW - 10/08/05
Meet at K-Mart parking lot at 7:30 A.M.
Depart at 8:00 A.M.


APPLE HILL RUN - 10/22/05
Meet at K-Mart parking lot at 9:00 A.M.
Depart at 9:30 A.M.


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 11/01/05
7:00 PM, CARROW'S Restaurant.
4601 N. Watt Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660.


VETERAN'S DAY PARADE - 11/12/05
Meet at Levitz parking lot at 7:30 A.M.
Depart at 8:00 A.M.


SAN FRANCISCO/ FISHERMAN'S WHARF, WAX MUSEUM, ALCATRAZ, TEDDY BEAR FACTORY - 11/26/05
Meet at K-Mart parking lot at 8:00 A.M.
Depart at 8:30 A.M.


CHRISTMAS PARTY AT THE RADISSON HOTEL - 12/10/05
5:30 P.M with no host bar.
Dinner is at 6:30 P.M.