August 2004, Volume 7, Issue 8


General Meeting - August 3rd, 2004

The meeting was called to order by President Keith Thorson at 7:04PM.

The July Secretary's Minutes were approved as printed.

It was reported by Dave Karnes that Carol's major surgery was completed in June and she is doing well. She has sent a card to the Club thanking us for the flowers.



Old Business:
Activities Chairperson, Terry Trimble, reported July activities.

Operation California Customs - 7/17:
Event was unattended.

Hot Antioch Nights - 7/18:
Was attended by 3 cars. Notable by their presence were Dennis and Terry Trimble, Lou Thomas and Charlene Thompson.

Drag Night at Sacramento Raceway - 7/21:
Mopar vs. Pontiac. Pontiac won but the winner was not a TACA member. Dennis, Terry and Ted Klein were there to represent TACA.

MAR-VAL Car Show - 7/24:
The car show was attended by only two cars, Eric Melson and Keith Thorson. The range of cars presented were from 1920's through 2002. Peoples choice awards were awarded by decades.


New Business:
Terry reported that "Hot August Nights" would be this coming weekend. She was leaving early and would be in the Sparks area primarily.

Placerville Raceway - 8/21:
See "Upcoming Events".

Placerville Car Show 9/5:
One of Butch Gardner's events. See "Upcoming Events".

POCI Western Regionals - 9/17-19:
Awards Banquet seats are still available @ $35.00. Events will include cars (of course), Model Car Entries, Swap Meet, Club Participation Trophy, 2 Guest Speakers, Poker Run, Cruise, Museum Tour, etc.

Cops and Rodders - 9/25:
Limited to first 700 entries only. See "Upcoming Events".

Beverly's Toys For Tots - 10/2:
Bring a toy to our September meeting for delivery to Beverly's.

Jackets:
Tabled until next month's meeting.

Towe Show :
Dave Gershon reported that 5 or 6 cars may be displayed for the entire month of April, 2005, at the Towe Auto Museum. Further information will be provided at the February and March, 2005 meetings.

Dave also discussed the all Pontiac movie, "Last Ride", an excellent story about a '69 GTO Judge and recommended it highly.

Dave reported on the May ACCC Meeting. "Assembly Bill 2683, sponsored by Sally Leiber, a Democrat from Mountain View, would repeal the current law that exempts vehicles 30 year or older from the current Smog Check program and would require permanent testing for all 1976 and newer model vehicles. The bill has passed out of the Assembly, moved to the Senate and passed out of the Transportation Committee. On August 2, the Appropriations Committee hearing is the final policy hearing the bill would see before it heads to the Senate floor for a vote. If it passes there, the Governor would have 30 days to sign the bill into law, veto it, or do nothing, at which time it will automatically become law. The Senate has until August 31st to bring this bill up for a vote". It is important for us to call our legislators and voice our opposition to this legislation. The legislation, supported by the ACCC, "which identifies the definition of collector motorized vehicles, was signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger on July 7". Now a definition of criteria that will be used to define what a collector motorized vehicle needs to be created. Keith reported that Transarama is still being planned and he will be checking with Reno Casinos. He needs help making contacts. Terry will be checking with the Hilton when she is at Hot August Nights .

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM. Moved by Frank Brown and seconded by Dave Gershon.

Respectfully submitted - Irene Raff - Secretary.

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.

December Business Meeting, Installation of Officers and Christmas Party.

It is already time to start planning ahead for our Annual Business Meeting, Installation of Officers and Christmas Party! This year the Cattlebaron's Café at 3129 Penryn Road, Penryn, California, has been reserved for our event on Saturday, December 11th. No-host cocktails are planned from 6:30 to 7:00 PM, Dinner at 7:00 PM and then our installation activities afterward. Tentatively, our Banquet will consist of Prime Rib or Halibut at $15.35, while Steak or Chicken will be $13.50. Prices include tax and tip. Banquet dinners include cheese fondue, French bread, tossed salad, baked potato, veggies, coffee, ice tea or soda and dessert. It has not yet been decided, because of the modest cost, whether or not the Club will supplement the cost of the dinner as it has in the past. Mark your calendars early !!!

Upcoming Events.


KRAGEN CAR SHOWS - 8/28; 9/25
5601 Pacific St., Rocklin, CA
3:00—7:00 PM .

PLACERVILLE RACEWAY - 8/21/04
Meet Kmart Parking Lot, Sunrise Blvd. & Coloma Rd.
4:00 PM, leave 4:30 PM,
Adults $10.00, Kids 12-16 $8.00, Kids 6-11 $6.00(?), Kids 5 & under, free.

PLACERVILLE CAR SHOW - 9/5/04
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Placerville Fairgrounds.
Meet at Kmart 7:00 AM, leave 7:30 AM.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING- 9/7/04
7:00 PM, CARROW'S Restaurant
4601 N. Watt Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660.

POCI (Western Regionals) - 9/17-19/04
Atlantis Hotel, Reno, NV.

COPS AND RODDERS- 10/9/04
CHP Academy
3500 Reed Ave.
West Sacramento
Preregistration Only, Check with Terry.
Meet at Levitz Parking Lot at 7:30 AM, leave 8:00 AM.

VACAVILLE/ FAIRFIELD CAR SHOW- 10/2/04
Registration 8:00 to 9:30 AM.
Vacaville Pontiac
350 Orange Drive,
Vacaville, CA 95687
Meet at Levitz Parking Lot at 7:30 AM, Leave at 8:00 AM.

CHRISTMAS PARTY - 12/11/04
Cattlebaron's Café
Highway 80 at 3129 Penryn Road, Penryn, CA.
No host cocktails 6:30 PM, Dinner 7:00 PM.
Reservations and pre-payment required, More info later.