March 2006, Volume 9, Issue 4


General Meeting - April 4, 2006
In the absence of President Keith Thorson, the April 4, 2006 General Meeting of the Trans Am Club of America, Golden State Chapter, was called to order by Vice President Terry Trimble at 7:03 PM at Reliable Pontiac-Cadillac in Roseville.

There was more discussion regarding Club jackets. Irene brought in a sample jacket from Special "T"s. Everyone seemed to like them pretty well and the color and price were right. There will be more discussion and looking further into cost, etc., before a final discussion is made.

The Treasurer's Report was provided by J.O. Raff and was approved as read.

Old Business: Past Events;
Ted Bechtel gave a report on the Capital City Air Show that was attended by the Club on Saturday, March 18th. According to all those that attended, the show was spectacular. Aerial demonstrations by the Blue Angles, old war birds, Cargo planes, a static display of military as well as civilian aircraft and even cars, including a new GTO, drew literally thousands of people. Perhaps because of poor planning and all those people, there were some drawbacks such as heavy traffic, lack of parking, long lines for both snacks (overpriced) and portapotties, however, everyone survived.

New Business: Upcoming Events;
Remember the Chili Cook-off at the Raff's on Sunday, April 23rd.

The Yuba City IHOP Car Show starts Saturday, April 22 and will be held every Saturday from 4 to 9:00 PM.

Jimboy's in Loomis will hold Car Shows every Saturday at 4:00 PM beginning May 6th.

There is no information available as yet for the Memorial Day Parade in May.

There will be a Air Show with the Thunderbirds held at Beale AFB in June. We may go on the 3rd with a 7:30 AM meeting and 8 AM departure.

There will be a Valhalla Renaissance Faire in Reno on October 11th at Camp Richardson. The cost will be 15 to 20 dollars for adults.

The trip to Sonic in Woodland on Saturday, May 20th has been postponed.

At least three car shows are available in May for those that desire. Rod Custom and Classic on 5/13, Elk Grove Swap Meet on 5/20 and Thunder in Depot Park on5/27. If interested, contact Ted Bechtel.

There will be a board of directors meeting on April 10 at 6:30 pm at the Sacramento Brewery in the Town and Country shopping center, corner of Marconi and Fulton. One of the subjects of discussion will be Club Jackets. All members are welcome.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 PM.

Respectfully Submitted; Irene Raff, Secretary.

TACA, GSC Meeting Place and Time.

Club Meetings will be held at Reliable Pontiac-Cadillac, 400 Automall Drive, Roseville, CA at 7:00 PM on the first Tuesday of each month. Anyone with an interest in the Pontiac Firebird, Trans Am, Formula or Firehawk is welcome to attend.

Birthdays.
Gary Vollstedt, April 4th
Gayle Vollstedt, April 12th
Rachel Gershanoff, May 6th
Miren Klein, May 29th
Dave Lane, May 29th

Upcoming Events: 2006.
CHILI COOK - OFF - 4/22/06
Sunday, Apr. 23rd, J.O. & Irene Raff's, 7125 Spicer Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621.
Meet Kmart Parking Lot, 2344 Sunrise Blvd., Rancho Cordova, CA, 1:00 PM, Depart 1:30 PM, Arrive Raff's 2:00 PM.

JIMBOY'S CAR SHOW - 5/6/06
Jimboy's Car Shows in Loomis.

ROD CUSTOMS AND CLASSICS CAR SHOW - 5/13/06
Jimboy's Car Shows in Loomis.

LUNCH - 5/20/06
CANCELLED: SONIC n Woodland.

THUNDER IN DEPOT PARK - 5/27/06
Jimboy's Car Shows in Loomis.

RENO or TAHOE TRIP - 6/?/06
June-Details to be announced.

THUNDERBIRDS at BEALE AIR FORCE - 6/3/06 (tentative)
Details will be forthcoming.

VALHALLA RENAISSANCE FAIRE in RENO - 9/11/06 (tentative)
Cost will be $15 to $20 for adults. Details will be forthcoming.

ANNUAL MEETING & CHRISTMAS PARTY
Saturday, December 9th, Hungry Hunter Restaurant,
More information to follow.