November 2004, Volume 7, Issue 11


General Meeting - November 2nd, 2004

The meeting was called to order by President, Keith Thorson at 7:20pm. The motion to accept the minutes of the last meeting as printed in the News Letter was made by Ted and seconded by Jim. Motion was carried.


Old Business:
The Hot Rod Party was a 'no show', consequently nothing to report .

Apple Hill - 10/23/04:
Three cars made the trip. This was a very light turn out for this run. The weather probably had something to do with it as it was raining and very cold. Those who made the run were, Dennis and Terry Trimble, Keith Thorson, Ted, Steven, and the Iriarte's. A good time was had at High Hill Ranch. The coffee was hot and the pie was good.

Kragen 4th Annual Toys For Tots - 10/30/04:
Keith, Tony, Dave, Dennis and Terry attended this fun show. It is an open event for anyone who wants to show a car. There were around 40 to 50 cars showing.

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.

Museum Tree Decorating Party and Pot Luck - 11/28/04:
Meet at the museum at 2:00P.M. The Club would like to purchase a seven foot tree to decorate. We are to bring food for eight to ten people - main course, desserts or side dish. (One or the other). The decorations should include pictures of our cars in small frames.

Christmas Party - 12/11/04:
The December Business Meeting, Installation of Officers and Christmas Party will be at Cattlebaron's in Penryn. The Club will supplement the expenses for the dinner @ $5.00 per paid Club Member. See the article elsewhere in the Transcript.

Auto Rama - 2/4-6/05:
Hopefully we can get slots for 20 cars this year. As of now we have eleven cars committed. If anyone is interested in showing their car please call Keith at (916) 991-7304.

Theo reported that we have more than exceeded the cost of our Trans Am mugs. They are now 'ON SALE' for $9.98 each, two for $17.98.

The Message Board is up and ready for use. Jim, Dave and Ted will be monitoring to be sure it is running properly and "being used" by our Club members.

Our new Activities Director, Leo Brown, has asked for help with suggestions for runs for the year 2005. If you have an event you think might be fun please let him know. You can reach him at (916) 684-4300.

The Veterans Day Parade will be on Saturday, November the 13th. Meet at Levitz at 8:30am and leave at 9am.

The big P.O.C.I. Event for the year 2005 will be held in Madera, California. The dates will be September 30 through October 2nd. An announcement was made regarding Eric Melson's resignation from the Club because his car was in an "Indianapolis 500" freeway type accident. After hitting the wall, there wasn't much of it left except Insurance Company hassles. If you would like to see the 'before' picture, take a look at the Member's Ride of the Month in the October edition of the Trans Script and also page 5. It's right there! No injuries, by the way!!!

On October 12th, forty six envelopes were mailed to Club members, most of them containing two ballots and a return envelope to the Club. Only 27 of those were returned. The results of the election are as follows: President - Keith Thorson; Vice President - Terry Trimble; Secretary - Irene Raff; Treasurer - J.O. Raff; Activities Director - Leo Brown. The other officers will be appointed by the President.

Please remember the Veteran's Day Parade on November the 13th. We had a great showing in the Memorial Day Parade and would like to do the same for the Vet's.

I want to thank Keith for taking minutes for me until I arrived at this meeting. J.O. was working as an Election Official at a polls and I had so many things going on that day I almost forgot the meeting. I probably would have if Theo hadn't given me a call. Thanks to Theo too.

Respectfully submitted - Irene Raff - Secretary.

DECEMBER BUSINESS MEETING, INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND CHRISTMAS PARTY.

We hope that you have already planned to attend 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. Banquet dinners include cheese fondue, French bread, tossed salad, baked potato, veggies, coffee, ice tea or soda and dessert. Prices include tax and tip.

Plan on bringing an inexpensive, (approximately $10.00), wrapped gift for our traditional, (you can steal it twice-maybe three times), gift exchange.

It has been decided that the Club will supplement the cost of the dinner as it has in the past, however, because of the relatively inexpensive cost, each Paid Club Member will be allowed $5.00. Since the Club must pay for the number of dinners ordered, NO SHOWS that make reservations will be expected to pay.

It will be necessary to confirm our numbers and dinner choices with Cattlebarron's by the first week in December. Please call J.O. or Irene Raff at (916) 961-5800 with your menu selection by December 1st. and mail your checks to the Club P.O. Box.

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.

Mervin Ory, Nov 2nd
Frank Brown, Nov 12th
Pat Brown, Nov 15th
Kyle Mahler, Nov 16th
Michelle E. James-Mahler, Nov 20th
James Nakata, Nov 20th
J.J. Apilado, Nov 24th
Anita Melson, Dec 2nd
Don York, Dec 13th
Debbie Glasow, Dec 23rd
Carmen Luci, Dec 31st
Irene Raff, Dec 31st
Dennis Trimble, Jan 4th
Donna York, Jan 4th
Christy Smith, Jan 11th
Leslie Ory, Jan 11th
Kevin Doyle, Jan 19th
Paula Gershon, Jan 19th
David Michael , Jan 21st

Upcoming Events.


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP AND ELECTION MEETING- 11/2/04
7:00 PM, CARROW'S Restaurant
4601 N. Watt Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660.

VETERANS DAY PARADE- 11/13/04
Meet at Levitz Parking Lot, 8:30 AM, Leave 9:00 AM.
(Same format as Memorial Day Parade).

MOVIE DAY - 11/14/04
Meet at Levitz Parking Lot, 12:30 PM, Leave 1:00 PM.
(We will pick a movie when we get together).

TOWE MUSUEM TREE DECORATING PARTY- 11/28/04
Meet at 2:00 PM At Towe.

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.

AUTORAMA COMING IN FEBRUARY- 11/28/04
Contact Keith at (916) 991-7304.