May 2004, Volume 7, Issue 5


General Meeting - May 4th, 2004

The meeting was called to order at 7:15 PM by Leo Brown, VP. President Keith Thorson was introduced.

The Secretary's Minutes for April were corrected. A blank line located on Page 3 was changed to read "and a restaurant on Highway 50". The #1 after the word Secretary at the end of the minutes was deleted. The minutes were then approved as corrected. J.O. Raff gave the April Treasurer's Report and it was approved as presented.



Old Business:
Terry Trimble gave a report of Past Events.

Kool April Nights:
Event was unattended.

Asparagus Festival :
Was attended by only Keith Thorson and Terry Trimble.

Kragen's Car Show :
Was attended by David Michael, Keith Thorson, Dave Gershon and Mike Smith. It was a good show with many cars in attendance.


New Business:
Terry Trimble gave a report on events for the months of May and June.

May 8th:
Filoli Gardens has been changed to Virginia City, NV.

May 16th:
Towe Auto Museum.

May 19th:
Drag Night. Either watch or race.

May 22nd:
Kragen Car Show.

May 29th:
Thunder in Depot Park, Rio Linda.

May 31st:
Memorial Day Parade.

June Events:
June events were discussed and are listed in the Upcoming Events Column, however, after much consideration, Transarama XVI was postponed indefinitely because of insurance concerns. Keith Thorson and Dennis Trimble will meet to replan the event. Julie Haddix is responsible for calling the members on page 1 & 3 of the roster. Keith will call page 2, Terry page 4 and Irene page 5. The Email addresses will be notified by Theo.

Terry requests volunteers to assist on the Activities Committee due to the resignation of Jaime Perez and Carmen Luci. Leo Brown suggested that the Transcript be continued for Jaime and Carmen and that they be notified of events.

Leo Brown presented a Certificate from the Veteran's Affairs Council that was received for our attendance at the Veteran's Day Parade November 8, 2003. It will be held by Historian, J.J. Apilado.

Eric Melson asked about the standards necessary for a car to meet before being allowed to attend events. He was informed that there are no specific standards.

Keith Thorson announced that our Towe Auto Museum membership is expiring. He recommended that each member chip in $5.00 to renew. He reminded everyone that the membership allows us to attend the museum as much and as often as desired. Keith also announced that our membership in the ACCC is expiring. He read a flyer concerning collectors vehicles and recommended that we continue our membership because of the representation that we have through ACCC. The members present voted to have the Treasurer send them a check.

Eric Melson recommended that J.O. contact Monica Cunanan, a friend of his at Larson-Clarke Insurance Associates to see if she can find a market for our insurance. J.O. will do so.

Concerning Trans A Rama. Keith and Dennis announced that Reliable Pontiac's insurance cannot "piggyback" our event but they will contribute to the cost of our awards. There was considerable discussion concerning fund-raising activities ranging from car shows to dyno days. Eric Melson has some good ideas but the subject was tabled for a month.

Cattlebaron's Café on Highway 80 at Penryn Road will be the location for our Christmas Party meeting. J.O. was instructed to make reservations for December 11, 2004. Banquet Specials are Steak or Chicken @ $13.50 and Prime or Halibut @ $15.35 including coffee, ice tea or soda, tax and tip. For kids under 12 the menu is hamburger, grilled cheese or chicken tenders, with sides @ $8.60. Reservations and pre-payment will be required. No host cocktails, 6:30 PM, dinner at 7:00 PM. More info later.

Keith presented Blue Ribbons for the Chili Cookoff. Winners were announced in last month's TransScript.

The meeting was adjourned at 9 PM with Transarama Committee meeting afterward.

Respectfully submitted - By J.O. Raff for Irene Raff who is on vacation.

Editors apologies to NEW MEMBERS Jeff Brunton and Susan Bentley and Eric and Anita Melson for not recognizing them in previous editions of the TransScript. (J.O.)

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.

Troy Nunes, May 12th
Julie Haddix, May 16th
Carol Karnes, May 16th
Dean Yeager, May 24th
James Pelling, May 27th
Miren Klein, May 29th
Dave Lane, May 29th
Ted Bechtel, June 4th
Keith Thorson, June 8th
Gordon Tackitt, June 15th
Dave Karnes, June 23rd
J.O. Raff, June 29th

Welcome!

JAMES PELLING - Joined: February 2004
Los Angeles, CA.
1994 Red Formula LT1

JASON BENSON & STACY HOLT - Joined: December 2003,
Tracy, CA
1992 Red Trans Am, No photo available at this time.

LOU THOMAS - Joined: January 2004
Alamo, CA. 2001
Black Formula.

Upcoming Events.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 6/01/04
CARROW’S Restaurant, Roseville, CA.
4601 N. Watt Ave.,
North Highlands, CA 95660.

KRAGEN CAR SHOWS - 4/24; 5/22; 6/26; 7/24; 8/28; 9/25
5601 Pacific St., Rocklin, CA
3:00—7:00 PM .

VIRGINIA CITY, NV. - 5/8/04
Meet at Levitz parking lot, 4741 Watt Ave, N. Highlands
7:00 AM, leave at 8:00 AM.

TOWE AUTO MUSEUM - 5/16/04
Meet at Levitz parking lot, 12:30 PM, leave 1:00 PM.

DRAG NIGHT - 5/19/04
Sacramento Raceway, Excelsior Rd. & Jackson Hwy.
Doors open 4:30 PM, Time Trials 5 - 7 PM, Racing 7-10 PM.
Admission $6.00, Admission plus Racing $15.00.

THUNDER IN DEPOT PARK - 5/29/04
Rio Linda, CA. 8AM-4PM, All years American vehicles welcome, $20.00 per car entry fee.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - 5/31/04
Downtown Sacramento
Meet 9:00 AM at Levitz Parking Lot, 4741 Watt Ave. N. Highlands, Leave 9:30 AM.

CALIFORNIA BERGER SHOW & SHINE - 6/11/04
8537 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights
Meet there at 6:00 PM till ?. Bring 1 raffle prize..

JIMBOY'S TACOS SHOW & SHINE - 6/12/04
3636 Taylor Rd. (off Horseshoe Bar Rd.), Loomis.
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Live Band.

DRAG NIGHT - 6/16/04
Sacramento Raceway, Excelsior Rd. & Jackson Hwy.
Doors open 4:30 PM, Time Trials 5 - 7 PM, Racing 7-10 PM.
Admission $6.00, Admission plus Racing $15.00.

CRAWDAD FESTIVAL - 6/20/04
Isleton, CA,
Meet at Levitz Parking Lot 10:00 AM, Leave 10:30.

SCANDIA MINIATURE GOLF - 6/27/04
4741 Watt Ave., North Highlands, CA
Meet at Levitz Parking Lot, 1:00 PM, leave 1:30 PM. $5.85 per person.

OPERATION CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS - 7/17/04
Travis Federal Credit Union Park, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Pre-registration $15.00, Late registration $25.00
Adult tickets $5.00, Children $2.00.
Benefit to support 60th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Booster Club.
Contact Terry Trimble for forms or on line at http://dnaracing.net/carshows.htm.
Meet at Levitz Parking lot at 8:00 AM, leave at 8:30 AM.

HOT ANTIOCH NIGHTS - 7/18/04
Meet at Levitz parking lot, 7:30 AM, leave at 8:00 AM for Antioch.

DRAG NIGHT - 7/21/04
Sacramento Raceway, Excelsior Rd. & Jackson Hwy.
Doors open 4:30 PM, Time Trials 5 - 7 PM, Racing 7-10 PM.
Admission $6.00, Admission plus Racing $15.00.

MARVEL CAR SHOW - 7/24/04
Rio Linda, Details TBA.

HOT AUGUST NIGHTS - 8/7/04
Reno, NV. Details TBA.

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
Details TBA.

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

VACAVILLE / FAIRFIELD CAR SHOW - 10/9/04
Registration 8:00 to 9:30 AM. Location TBA.

BEVERLEY'S CAR SHOW - 10/2/04
Carmichael Oaks Shopping Center, 6456 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael
Details TBA.

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.