BOARD MEETING MINUTES – 3 JANUARY 2008

Board Members present: Robert & Frankie Douglas, Herb and Bobby Shaw, Jan Eddy, Bob Earls.

Guests present: Gene & Lois Bradshaw, Lisa Earls, Rodger Eddy, Howard & Evelyn Freedman, Mona Marsh, Quentin Robbins,

Director Robert Douglas called the meeting to order at 7:45 pm.

Secretary’s Report: Bobby Shaw read the minutes of the 6 December 2007 meeting and included the dates of the three 2008 Tech Sessions. The minutes were accepted without correction.

Treasurer’s Report:

Ø Herb Shaw reported that the club had $3853.07 in the checking account as of year-end. He offered a comparison with 2006, which ended with a cash position of $4079.00.

o Reviewing last year’s expenses, Herb noted that the highest expense was the publication of the Hood Release at $1998.69, followed by postage at $398.42, and Insurance at $345.00. The Hood Release cost is somewhat offset by our advertisers.

Ø At year-end we had 50 member renewals representing 65% of the 2007 membership. Projecting total dues income, we should see approximately $2500.00 income for the 2008 fiscal year.

Newsletter Editor’s Report: Frankie Douglas reported that the next issue would have a mid-March deadline.

Ø That issue will contain articles and pictures on the Valentine’s Day Brunch, Dave Charvet’s car, an article by Howard Freedman with an update on the coast storm, and the CCCA National Meeting in Bellevue, WA.

Ø It was suggested that new member information be published in the Hood Release along with current members’ changes of address, phone number, and e-mail so that members can update their Membership Directories.

Membership Report:

Ø Bob Lind was not present.

Ø Howard Freedman and Herb Shaw informed members and guests that the club has a couple of new members, however, at this time we do not have all their pertinent information.

Ø Herb Shaw has names of members who have paid their dues to date.

Ø We need to remind members that they need to join National as well as the Oregon Region.

Ø There are several members who are not going to renew for a variety of reasons.

NWCCA: No report from either Howard Freedman or Bob Earls.

Sunshine Report: Information provided by Evelyn Freedman and other members present.

Ø The Potters 17-year-old grandson passed away – funeral was today

Ø Hurley York is now home from the hospital.

Ø Sherman Williams is “holding his own.”

Ø Paul and Joan Taylor have both been sick – Paul with a bad virus and Joan with pneumonia

Social Activities: Jan Eddy updated us on activities for which arrangements have been made. They are:

Ø Sunday, 10 February: Valentines Day Brunch at Multnomah Falls Lodge – cost $30.00 per person. Rodger Eddy said that attendees would meet at Lewis & Clark Park in Troutdale at 9:00 am. We will depart at 9:30 am for a planned arrival at the Lodge of 10:15 am. Reservations and payment in advance would be appreciated.

Ø Thursday, 6 March: All Members Dinner & Meeting at O’Connor’s’ Restaurant in Multnomah. No price yet.

Ø Sunday, 2 November: All Member Meeting & Banquet at the Riverside Golf & Country Club.

Ø Christmas party is in planning stage.

Tour Report: Roger Eddy reported some date corrections for planned tours/events:

Ø Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance: 20 July

Ø NWCC Show & Swap Meet: 18-19 October

Ø Seattle-Tacoma Car Tour: 24-26 October

Ø Howard’s Tour: This will be an 8-day tour, which is tentatively a tour down the coast to the Redwoods. Bob Earls has information on a possible route and will get together with Howard.

Old Business:

Ø Howard Freedman stated that Daryl would receive recognition as a Past Director at the National CCCA Meeting that will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Bellevue, WA, from Thursday, 10 January through Sunday, 13 January.

New Business:

Ø Bob Earls informed the Board that the OR Region CCCA could have a 10 X 20 booth at the Roadster Show sponsored by the Multnomah Hot Rod Council. That show will be held at the Convention Center the first week in March for approximately 3-4 days. Everyone in attendance thought it was a great idea. Bob will get more information.

Ø The cost of printing the Hood Release is getting expensive and it was questioned whether we should invest in our own laser printer. (The cost of a printer is about $2,500.00 and the toner cartridges about $200.) It was suggested that we look at getting estimates from other printers to print the magazine. Bobby Shaw said she has a relationship with Kinko’s in Beaverton and would ask them for a quote.

As there was no more business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm.

At this time the Oregon Region CCCA would like to thank Howard and Evelyn Freedman for hosting our meeting in their home.