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MINUTES OF THE MEETINGJuly 2007 |
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Steve Simmons called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m. The mailbag contained several newsletters and car show announcements. Old Business: George Kershaw gave Steve and Linda Simmons an Action Team Award from the Vintage MG Club of Southern California for hosting the Mt. Wilson tour enjoyed by both TCMG and VMG. Treasurer: Joyce Edgar reported that finances were in good shape and we now have 111 members. Ron Wong joined this evening. Ron purchased his car from Art and Sarah Ludwick who will now become associate member #14. GoF West report: The trip was hot but pretty across the desert. There were great 4th of July fireworks and several of our members won awards. Pete Thelander gave a report on the trip of six MGs to the event. Steve, with Linda's strong encouragement, drove his TC on the Bonneville Salt Flats at 75 miles per hour over 2 miles. Had to wash the car afterwards to remove the salt residue. Depending on the routes taken the TCs were driven anywhere from 1700 to 2200 miles for the round trip. Minutes: Gene Olson moved the minutes of the June meeting be approved as printed in the Mini Chassis. Ron Simon seconded the motion. Don McLish introduced Harry Matosian of Les Plankey's Garage in Montrose and George Kershaw introduced his grandson, Josh Astrella. A discussion of the price of attending GoF West events brought no definitive solutions but noted that hotel rates are increasing. The concern is that younger MG owners are not able to participate. Events: The Conclave is October 4-6, 2007 at the Inn at Morro Bay. Twenty rooms have been reserved and there are six left. The plated dinner choices are prime rib tentatively at $50, chicken breast at $35 and vegetarian at $35. The Cambria group is setting up a rallye. · Christmas Holiday party is scheduled for Saturday, December 1, 2007 at the Town & Country in San Diego. Prices for dinner will be forthcoming. Sunday brunch at EdgarÅfs. · The event for July is the Horsepower Picnic on the 28th to be held at Will Rogers Park. Bring your own picnic and watch the Polo Match after the tour of Will Rogers home. Parking fee is $7. · No event as yet for August but Gene is working on it. · George Kershaw announced a Mini GoF at Big Bear the weekend of Sept 21-23. Flyers were passed out and will appear in the Midget Chassis. Meetings: The next meeting, Aug 28, at 7 p.m., is movie night at the Simon museum. Flyers will be sent out. · Harvey was asked to contact BobbieÅfdine Rodda to come and speak at the September meeting. It was sadly announced that Dwayne Carlson has passed away on July 4th. Dwayne had the distinction of attending every Conclave. He will be missed. Meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m. and while Linda was not there with her extraordinary goodies, we did have some great munchies brought by various members. Respectfully submitted, |
OUR OTHER VEHICLES
Olson's MG SA
McLish's newly acquired '32 Dodge
Simmons' MGC Special and Harvey's Bentley
The Coleman and Simon MINIs |
