December 2003, Volume 6, Issue 11

At 7:00 PM, December 12th, Club Members gathered at the Rusty Duck Restaurant in Sacramento for our Annual Christmas Party and General Membership / Installation Meeting.

After gathering around a "U" shaped table, very tightly set for 29 people, our revelers dined on Prime Rib, Herb Chicken or Grilled Salmon and added calories by enjoying a dessert of "Mud Pie" (I think).

Once dinner was complete, Lame-Duck President TED BECHTEL called the meeting to order for the purpose of the last business meeting of the year. Reading of the Minutes and Treasurer's Report were dispensed with much to the pleasure of those present.

DAVE GERSHON was invited forward to present the "Top Gun Award". This award consists of a rotating "Top Gun" Cap that is beginning to show that it has been on the track more than once. This year's winner was RICK NEWMAN, whose efforts clocked in at 108 MPH.

Once again taking the floor, Pres. TED BECHTEL awarded DENNIS and TERRY TRIMBLE a plaque for their service as Major Events Directors. He also presented a plaque to JAIME PEREZ and CARMEN LUCI for their work on the Activities Committee. J.O. RAFF was presented the President's Award for exceptional service to the Club for 2003. Finally, the President's Gavel was passed on to President Elect KEITH THORSON.

KEITH took the floor just long enough and with just enough words to recognize the Elected Officers for 2004.

They are:
LEO BROWN, Vice President
IRENE RAFF, Secretary
J.O. RAFF, Treasurer
TERRY TRIMBLE, Activities Director.

His Appointed Officers for 2004 are:
DENNIS TRIMBLE, Major Events Director
JAIME PEREZ and CARMEN LUCI, Activities Committee
J.J. APILADO, Historian
TED BECHTEL, Membership Chairman
JAIME PEREZ, Sergeant-at- Arms
TED KLEIN, Members-At-Large
DAVE GERSHON. Members-At-Large
IRENE and J.O. RAFF remain TransScript Editors
JIM PRINZIVALLI remains Web Site Director
DAVE GERSHON remains ACCC Delegate.

Having completed Business for the Year, Pres. TED BECHTEL thanked everyone for their participation and support during his Presidency and turned the meeting over to Activities Chairman LEO BROWN to supervise our "Present Exchange".

Once the "Present Exchange" and the ensuing "Steals" were complete, almost no one, including Paul Gershon, left the party around 10 PM with anything that they had really wanted. Ah, But such is life !!!

Respectfully submitted, (Assisted by Ghost Writer, J.O. Raff) Irene Raff, Secretary.

New Business: Coming Events;

General Membership Meeting - 1/6/2004:
Meet at 7:00 PM, Denny's Diner, Roseville, CA.

Thunder Valley or Kackson Rancheria - 1/17/2004:
Meet Levitz Parking Lot on Watt Ave. North Highlands, 9:30 AM, Depart 10 AM.

Super Bowl Party - 2/1/2004:
12:00 PM, Straw Hat Pizza, 2929 Mather Field Rd., Rancho Cordova, CA

General Membership Meeting - 2/4/2004:
Meet at 7:00 PM, DennyÕs Diner, Roseville, CA.Ê SACRAMENTO

AUTORAMA - 2/6/2002 to 2/8/2004.
More information will be forthcoming as soon as possible.

Valentine's Day Brunch - 2/15/2004:
Meet at 10:00AM at EL TORITO Restaurant, 1212 Howe Ave., Sacramento, CA. It is an all you can eat brunch including Champagne. The cost will be $12.99 for adults and $4.99 for kids 12 & Under PLUS around 26% Tax and Tip.

Respectfully submitted, (Assisted by Ghost Writer, J.O. Raff) Irene Raff, Secretary.