November 2008, Volume 11, Issue 11


General Meeting - November 5, 2008

The November 5th, 2008 General Membership Meeting of the Trans Am Club of America, Golden State Chapter, was called to order by Pres. Keith Thorson at 7:05 PM.

Robert’s Rules of Order were immediately disregarded as the meeting launched into a discussion of what we were going to do for our Annual Meeting and Christmas Party! Since both, the Hungry Hunter and the Rusty Duck, our choices of location since around February, 2008, have closed, we were at a loss. In the past, if reservations weren’t set by February or March for the following Christmas season, we would have been out of luck. Restaurants named for consideration were Sheepherder’s Inn, Brookfield’s, Denny’s, Sizzler, Thunder Valley, Hometown Buffet, Oriental Buffet and Luau Gardens. Reservations were made by phone for Oriental Buffet and Texas BBQ for December 13th. J.O. Raff was assigned the task of reviewing the facilities available at these two restaurants and report to the Board of Directors at Thunder Valley on November 13th.

Club Member apathy was obvious by the seven (7) election envelopes received, containing a total of thirteen (13) ballots. The ballots were counted and all current officers: Keith Thorson, President; Ted Bechtel, Vice President; Irene Raff, Secretary; J.O. Raff, Treasurer and Terry Trimble, Activities Director, were elected unanimously. J.O. Raff moved that the Club be disbanded due to lack of interest after the Web Site rent expires in 2009. The motion was not seconded, however, but it was recommended that the Trans Script, as an expense saving move, become a quarterly newsletter beginning 1/1/09.

Christmas Tree decoration at the Towe Museum was discussed and it was decided that we wouldn’t bother with a tree this year because of the fiasco last year. Our tree and decorations were mixed up and lost by people that the Towe used to take the trees down. The Pot Luck is still on however, and Keith will call to obtain details for November 29th. (See Upcoming Events).

The October minutes were finally approved as printed in the Trans Script and the Treasurer’s Report was given by Treas. J.O. Raff.

Since Frank Brown was absent, we had no motion to adjourn and the meeting just sort of petered out at approximately 8:10 PM.

Respectfully Submitted: Irene Raff, Secretary.

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.

Frank Brown, Nov. 12th
James Nakata, Nov. 20th
J.J. Apilado, Nov. 24th
Irene Raff, Dec. 31st
Dennis Trimble, Jan. 4th
Paula Gershon, Jan. 19th
Debbie Lamaison, Jan.26th

THUNDER VALLEY CASINO MEETING - November 13, 2008

President Keith Thorson, Vice-President Ted Bechtel, Secretary Irene Raff, Treasurer J.O. Raff, Activities Director Terry Trimble, Sgt. at Arms Dennis Trimble, Membership Director Robert Holland and Fay Holland, met at the Thunder Valley Casino Buffet at 6:30 PM on November 13th to discuss available options for our Annual Meeting and Christmas Party. J.O. Raff gave his report concerning the suitability of the Back Forty BBQ, the Oriental Buffet and also The Station, with supporting photographs and copies of their menus. In addition, suggestions were made to consider Black Angus, Rudy’s Hideaway, Chevy’s Fresh Mex and the Buggy Whip. Phone reservations were tentatively made at Chevy’s and the Buggy Whip by Terry. J.O. was assigned to obtain sample menu’s and check out the Buggy Whip. The Buggy Whip was booked up except for December 6th and a reservation was made there for 7:00 PM. It was decided that because of the state of the Club Treasury, the Club could not afford to subsidize the cost of the meal this year as it has in years past. After this discussion Irene Raff excused herself and went out to ultimately win over $200 at the Penny Slots!
On November 17th, J.O. visited the Buggy Whip and found that although not totally private, suitable space was available in a room adjacent to the front main lobby. The bar is convenient for those that may desire to use that facility. A degree of privacy will be provided by a partition, if necessary. Dinner choices will be from the Banquet Menu: Sirloin Steak, Teriyaki Chicken or Salmon, all at $29.99. Tax, tip and room rent are included in the price. Entrees are served with soup, green salad and dressings, baked potato, roll & butter, coffee or tea. Dessert is additional with Ice Cream at $2.99 and Cheese Cake at $3.99. After a telephone call to Pres. Keith Thorson and Activities Director Terry Trimble, the decision was made to go with the Buggy Whip restaurant. Tentative reservations at the other locations will be cancelled.
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Upcoming Events: 2008.

APPLE HILL - 11/2/08
Sunday, November 2, Apple Hill Run. Meet at the KMart Parking Lot on Sunrise Blvd. in Rancho Cordova at 8:30 AM, Depart at 9:00 AM for High Hill Ranch.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 11/5/08
Meet at 7:00 PM, Denny's Restaurant, 3520 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA. This is Election Night for 2009 Club Officers.

TOWE MUSEUM TREE DECORATION AND POT LUCK - 11/30/08
Sunday, November 30th, 4:30 PM, Towe Auto Museum, 2200 Front, Sacramento, CA. Christmas Tree Decoration (not a Club function) and Pot Luck. A-J bring Main Dish, K-R bring Side Dishes and Salads, S-Z bring Desserts. Also bring a dish and serving spoon. Beverages, plastic ware and paper products will be provided by the Towe. Also bring a wrapped gift for the gift exchange. RSVP to Keith Thorson, ASAP-before Nov. 25th.

CHRISTMAS AT THE LAKE TOY RUN - 11/30/08
Sunday, November 30th, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Lake Natoma at Nimbus Dam, Hwy 50 at Hazel. Folsom Roadsters presents the 13th Annual Christmas At The Lake Toy Run. All makes and models welcome. Admission is 1 new, unwrapped toy. Rain or Shine. Proceeds to St. Francis Children’s Home. (Not A Club Event).

ANNUAL MEETING & CHRISTMAS PARTY
SATURDAY, THE BUGGY WHIP RESTAURANT, 2737 FULTON AVENUE, SACRAMENTO, - 12/6/08
Since the Club will receive one bill, please come prepared to pay the Treasurer, preferably by check made out to TACA, GSC, $29.99 per person plus either $2.99 or $3.99 if you desire dessert. We will have our traditional gift exchange (steal game) so bring a wrapped gift, not to exceed $15.00, for each participant. Because of the short time frame, your response is critical so please call Terry Trimble at (916) 363-6650. Either fortunately or unfortunately, J.O. Raff will be out of town from 11/21 thru 11/28. Final count and menu choice must be provided to the Buggy Whip not later than Wednesday, December 3rd. Your reservation is a definite commitment to the cost of whatever you order because the Club will be on the hook if you don’t show.