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May
2008, Volume 11, Issue 5
General
Meeting - May 7, 2008
The May 7, 2008 meeting of the Trans Am Club of America,
GSC was called to order at 8:16 PM by Pres. Keith Thorson
after dinner in the Thunder Valley Casino Buffet.
The April Secretary’s minutes were approved as
printed in the Trans Script and the Treasurer’s
Report for April was approved as read by Treas. J.O.
Raff after an explanation of the expenses for the month.
Old
Business: Past Events;
Blue Ribbons were awarded our April 27th Chili Cook-off.
Recipients were: J.O. Raff for “Hottest”,
Keith Thorson for “Mildest”, Robert Holland
and Fay Fong for “Best Red” AND “Peoples
Choice” and a “Participant” ribbon
to Terry and Dennis Trimble. There was no entry for
“Green” this year.
New
Business: Upcoming Events;
It was reported that J.O. Raff and Vice Pres. Ted Bechtel
attended one day of the ACCC Conference. It was held
at the Towe Museum, May 6 thru May 9. See article, Page
3 of this newsletter.
The “Springtime Extravaganza” was discussed
but will not be a “Club Function”.
An entry form is available for the Elk Grove High School
Annual Car Show but does not give the time or location.
Terry Trimble will obtain that information.
Thunder in Depot Park will be a Club Function. See “Upcoming
Events” for more info.
Towe Automobile Museum Dues of $100.00 are due and a
collection was taken from those present. A check for
the $40.00 balance was given to Pres. Keith Thorson
from the Club Account for delivery to the Towe Museum.
Dues are also due for our ACCC membership and the Treasurer
was directed to send a $75.00 check.
The Marysville IHOP Car Show was discussed but will
be investigated and finalized during our June meeting.
In the absence of Frank Brown, Ted Bechtel moved to
adjourn and Jim Nakata seconded.
Respectfully Submitted: Irene Raff, Secretarty.
TACA,
GSC Meeting Place and Time.
Club Meetings will be held
at Denny's Restaurant, 3520 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento,
CA at 7:00 PM on the first Wednesday of each month.
Anyone with an interest in the Pontiac Firebird, Trans
Am, Formula or Firehawk is welcome to attend.
Birthdays.
Ted Bechtel, June 4th
Keith Thorson, June 8th
J.O. Raff, June 29th
ASSOCIATION
OF CALIFORNIA CAR CLUBS, INC. CONFERENCE
The Association of California Car Clubs held it’s
conference in Sacramento at the Towe Museum, May 6 thru
May 9, 2008.
Vice Pres. Ted Bechtel and Treas. J.O. Raff attended the
proceedings on May 7th.
What better way to kick-off the Conference than for the
ACCC to hold a car show at the West side of the State
Capitol Building on May 6.
They got down to business at the bright and early Wednesday,
May 7th at and after a tour of the Towe Museum. ACCC President
Fred Evenson presided. Other members of the ACCC Board
of Directors were introduced as well as Senator Dennis
Hollingsworth of the 36th District in San Diego; Mr. Joe
Farrow, Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol;
Amy Brown, ACCC Lobbyist; Assemblyman Kevin Jeffries,
66th District, Lake Ellsinore, Mr. Dennis Clear of the
Department of Motor Vehicles, Mr. Alan Coppage of the
Bureau of Automotive Repair and Assemblyman Doug LaMalfa
of the 2nd District. Each dignitary spoke concerning their
areas of expertise.
Thursday, May 8th was more of the same but with other
dignitaries. The one that I missed hearing was Mr. Greg
Vlasek, Legislative Representative, Air Resources Board.
The Conference ended on Friday, May 9th with a tour of
the CHP Academy.
J.O. Raff, Treasurer.
Upcoming Events: 2008.
ASSOCIATION OF CALIF. CAR CLUBS CONFERENCE - 5/6-9/08
Tuesday thru Friday, May 6 thru 9. May 6, 10:00 AM-2:00PM,
Capitol Car Show and Shine on West Steps of State Capitol.
May 7-8, 9:00AM-4:30PM, Presentations from Calif. Highway
Patrol, DMV, Bureau of Automotive Repair, Calif. Air
Resources Board, Various Legislators, Tour of Towe Automobile
Museum and Catered Lunch. May 9, Tour—to be determined.
ACCC encourages a Club Delegate and Car Enthusiasts
attend because of issues detrimental to the Car Hobbyist.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 5/7/08
Meet at 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Denny's Restaurant, 3520 Auburn
Blvd., Sacramento, CA.
SPRINGTIME EXTRAVAGANZA - 5/10-11/08
Saturday-Sunday, May 10-11, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, all cars,
Entry fee, $45.00 or General Admission, $6.00, $5.00
for Seniors, or 2 for 1 special with coupon. Placer
County Fairgrounds. (Individual event as of now). More
info at www.springtimeextravaganza.com.
ELK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL CAR SHOW - 5/17/08
Saturday, May 17th, (More Info To Follow).
THUNDER
IN DEPOT PARK - 5/24/08
Saturday, May 24th, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $20.00 per car,
Depot Park on 'M' Street in Rio Linda. Pre-entries receive
an Event Hat free and a Discount Coupon for a T-Shirt).
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 6/4/08
Meet at 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Denny's Restaurant, 3520 Auburn
Blvd., Sacramento, CA.
HOT
ANTIOCH NIGHTS - 7/20/08
Sunday, July 20th, all cars, $22.00 early entry fee,
$29.00 after July 10. ( Non-Club event).
PONTIAC
NIGHT, SACRAMENTO RACEWAY - 7/23/08
Wednesday Night Drags, July 23rd. (More Info To Follow).
HOT
AUGUST NIGHTS - 8/7-9/08
Thursday-Saturday, August 7-9, Reno Livestock Events
Center. Emphasis on pre-1972 cars. (Individual event).
ALL
PONTIAC SHOW- 9/25-28/08
Wednesday-Sunday, Sept. 25-28, hosted by POCI at Bass
Lake. (More Info To Follow).
ANNUAL
MEETING AND CHRISTMAS PARTY - 12/13/08
Saturday, December 13th, Hungry Hunter, Sacramento.
(More Info. To Follow).
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