January 2004, Volume 7, Issue 1


General Meeting-January 6th, 2004

The meeting was called to order by Sgt. At Arms, Jaime Perez and President, Keith Thorson was introduced at 7:05pm.

Guests:
Todd Geoney of Yuba City. Ted drives a GTO. That's okay Todd, GTO's are great too.

Frank made the motion to accept the December minutes as printed in the News Letter, seconded by Dennis Trimble. Motion carried.

J.O. gave the treasurer's report.


Old Business: Past Events;
The Christmas Party was held at the Rusty Duck in Sacramento. The food was very good. The "Gift Exchange" went well, lots of steals. We had some very nice gifts this year. The bubble gum machine was a hit. The model cars and the Brandy went the full three steals'.

We had reservations for 29 and only 28 attended, however, we were very crowded. The chairs were very close together and it didn't leave much elbow room.


Old Business: Activities:
Terry mentioned she had looked into the indoor cart racing in Rancho Cordova. They require at least eight or more people to participate. Cost is $38 for 50 laps. For the cost most of the Club members passed on this one.

On January 17th there will be a run to Jackson Rancheria or Thunder Valley. Meet at Levitz parking lot on Watt Ave. at 9:30am and leave at 10am. If the weather is nice the trip to Jackson will be a fun run. If not Thunder Valley will be the target.

Terry has two events set for February. On February 1st the Super Bowl Party will be held at the Straw Hat Pizza Parlor on Mather Field Road. Arrival time will be 1pm. It is just south of Folsom Blvd. in Rancho Cordova. The light rail station is right across the street.

Dennis reported on Auto Rama. This event is set for February the 6th to the 8th. Set up for Club cars is on Wednesday the 4th. For further information call Dennis at (916) 363 - 6650. Volunteers are needed for set up and to man the booth.

Valentine's Day Brunch will be on February 15th, at the El Torito Restaurant at 1212 Arden Way. The selection isn't as lavish as we have had before but the price is right. They do have a nice buffet with bacon, sausage, eggs etc. They also have a kids price. Cost is: Adults $12.99, Kids 12 and under $4.99 plus about 26% tax and tip.

There was a discussion on the subject of Trans A Rama. Terry said they have had some E-mails regarding this event. Dennis said if we have it he would like to see us move it to May instead of July because of the heat. He would just have the Friday Night Cruise and the Saturday Car Show. This is a major event and takes a lot time and money. T-Shirts and trophies are very expensive.

In place of Trans A Rama it was suggested that we have a "Show 'N Shine" at a park or possibly in a hotel parking lot as we did several years ago. This would give our Club great exposure and would not be very expensive.

Terry would like to see us attend the Thunder Bolts car show in Rio Linda this year. Some of our people attended this event a couple of years ago and they said it was well worth the time.

The Club is looking for another, hopefully much quieter, place to meet. J. O. and Irene checked into the Hoffbrau at the corner of Watt and El Camino. They have a very large back room completely separate of the dinning area. They wonÕt charge for the room if we can come up with $100 in food. The first Tuesday of the month is doubtful as they have had someone else booked for it in past years. The lady we talked to said she had not heard from that organization as yet and wasn't sure they would be back. We need to check in a couple of days.

We also checked with the Golden "T". It also has two back rooms that would be suitable. They also want a minimum food orders, meals run from $10 to $15. Either of these rooms would also be available for our Christmas Party.

Dave Gershon has bought another '89 White Anniversary Trans Am. It is one of 15 with 4,600 miles on it. He is now selling his other '89. Information was in the November 2003 TransScript and on E-Bay.

Terry wanted to continue with the phone committee and the assignments for that are: Allen, pg. 1; Keith, pg. 2; Carmen, pg 3; Terry pg. 4; Irene pg 5 and the few on pg 6.

With no further business Dennis made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Frank. Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.

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.

Birthdays.

Steven Serio, Feb. 2nd
Ted Klein, Feb. 6th
Don Shanahan, Feb. 10th
Lourdes Apilado, Feb. 11th
Angel Hernandez, Feb. 12th
Susan Jeffery, Feb. 18th
Christine Barenchi, Mar. 12th
Pearl Ackerson, Mar. 19th
Wally Jeffery, Mar. 24th
Terry Trimble, Mar. 26th
Lin Barenchi, Mar. 29th
Jim Prinzivalli, Mar. 29th

Upcoming Events.

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY - 1/1/04
Straw Hat Pizza
2929 Mather Field Rd.,
Rancho Cordova, CA.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 2/03/04
Denny's Diner, Roseville, CA.
If there is a change you will be notified by phone of the new location.

SACRAMENTO AUTORAMA - 2/6-8/04
Club Set-Up night is Wednesday, Feb. 4th, after 4PM. Contact Dennis Trimble at (916) 363-6650 for instructions. Volunteers to man the booth and help set up are needed.

VALENTINE'S DAY BRUNCH - 2/15/04
EL TORITO Restaurant
1212 Howe Ave.,
Sacramento, CA.

Brunch: All you can eat including Champagne. Cost: Adults, $12.99; Kids 12 & Under, $4.99 PLUS around 26% Tax and Tip.

BLACKHAWK AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM - 3/07/04
Meet at Levitz Parking Lot, 4741 Watt Ave., North Highlands, CA, 7:30 AM, Depart 8:00 AM.

CHILI COOKOFF - 3/20/04
Meet at Kmart Parking Lot, 2344 Sunrise Blvd. at 12:00 PM, Depart at 12:30 for the Raff's at 7125 Spicer Drive, Citrus Heights, CA.