April 27th, 2004
TC Motoring Guild General Meeting
Just a small portion of the TC models George Kershaw had brought to display. He also had a fine assortment of badges that will be made up into a display.

We began our meeting a couple minutes after 8:00 as there was quite a bit of activity with members setting up their Hobby Night displays.

Gene Olson call the meeting to order and asked Joyce for a treasurers report. She said the report was posted on the wall for those interested in the figures. She also reported that we had 98 members paid up and that tonight was the last night for ordering the TCMG shirts and satchels.

The secretaries minutes of the last meeting was called for next. It was printed in the last Classic Chassis and accepted as printed.

George Kershaw talked on the meeting programs. Tonight was obviously the Hobby Night as evidenced by all the articles around the room. In May Pete Thelander will present a chronology of MG. June will be "My Other Classic Car" followed by our picnic in July at the Henkels home. August is still open at this time.

Our fearless Events Chair, Jay Call not present due to illness but we talked about having a wildflower tour in May. Would probably be held May 8th or 15th (leaning towards the 8th) but depends on the flowers being in bloom. Joe will check it out. June tour should be our Western Heritage Museum tour.

A report on our Route 66 Desert Rat Cinder Cone Tour was given by those that had attended. Weather was just great out there despite the heat back home. The 12 attendees had a most wonderful time. Well 10 did anyway. The leader, Jay Call, became ill Friday night and spent the weekend in the Barstow Community Hospital. Jackie stayed close by with him. Jay is home now but is scheduled for more doctor visits.

We discussed a bit more of our 50th TCMG Anniversary. A lapel pin was thought to be a good idea and we leaned toward making up a special badge rather than a guard to go around the current badge. Tony Henkels will look into design and make up of articles.

George asked that we approve a donation to the GoF 2004. He thought we usually gave $200 but in years past we had given closer to $100 depending on what exactly we bought to donate to the auction. Motion was passed with amount to be determined by gift bought but not to exceed $200.

Minutes submitted by Secretary, Dave Edgar

George holds up one of the MG badges he is collecting to make up a display of California MG clubs.
Gene gave us a very interesting review of his fencing hobby.
Gene Olson is continuing to refine his MG Special remote controlled car. He is looking for others to take up the challenge so a race can be staged before club meetings.
Lloyd shows off some of his racer models. Some powered and some not.

Carolyn displayed just some of the paintings she has done. Very talented lady and it is so much more fun than house cleaning.
Cindy collects among MANY other things, jewelry made up from butterfly wings.
Tony displayed his collection of radiator cap figures. Some are extremely rare with only a couple known to exist.

Suzie designs and crafts bead work accessories. Here is just a sampling of some of the beautiful things she has created.
Bob has a collection of tools from his father and grandfather. Included are spoke shaves and a WWI compass.

Pete brought his collection of MG literature. Someone warned him about collecting such things but he did it anyway and now has a large variety of items. A TC sales booklets, as well as parts lists, race brochures and an assortment of items going back to the 30's.

Fran collected a various MG pins and has mounted them on a very nice display board. Quite a bit of history here as well.
Joe really didn't share anything inside but his hobby of motorcycles showed in his arrival on an old Triumph.
David is into cycling like Joe but his bikes have pedals. He talked about some of his rides one of which was when he and Joyce rode across Iowa for 500 miles along with 17,000 other riders.