BOARD & DINNER MEETING MINUTES – 2 February 2012

Board Members present: Rodger Eddy, Jeremy Wilson, Larry Cox, Howard Freedman, Bob Earls, Daryl Campbell,

Robert Douglas and John Mitchell.

Members and Guests present: Bev Smith, Gene Bradshaw and Lois Lane, Jan Eddy, Frankie Douglas, Evelyn Freedman, Georgia Mitchell, Pat Cox, Bill Jabs, Matt Hackney and Lisa Nowak.

Director Rodger Eddy called the meeting to order at 7:20 pm followed by self introductions of all in attendance.

Secretary’s Report: A motion was made and seconded to dispense with reading of the January meeting minutes and to approve them as they appear on our Oregon Region CCCA website.

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Howard Freedman reported a balance of $8,288.69. He has received (3) dues payments from National that are yet to be deposited. The transition from receiving dues payments directly from our members to receiving them from National seems to be going smoothly. Howard sent out (21) dues payment reminders to our members and has received (8) replies so far. A few members will not be renewing.

Newsletter Editor’s Report: Editor Jeremy Wilson reported that he had material for three or four articles in the upcoming spring issue of the Hood Release. He reminded our members of the March 1^st deadline to receive material for articles that are to appear in the spring issue. Jeremy encouraged members to support his efforts on an ongoing basis by submitting articles or items of interest to be published. Bev Smith offered to provide an article on the upcoming Valentine Brunch & Tour and Howard Freedman offered to provide photo’s for same.

Membership Report: Membership chairman Bob Earls reported that we have a tentative new member – details forthcoming.

Social Activities Report: Activities Chairman Daryl Campbell reported that he currently has (29) commitments for the Valentine Brunch & Tour on February 12^th. Howard Freedman indicated that he knew of at least (5) more. Daryl expects a total turnout of about fifty people.

Georgia Mitchell suggested that a decision be made on attending the “On Golden Pond” play at the Lakewood Theatre in Lake Oswego. The date of Sunday March 18^th was chosen and there was discussion about meeting at either Manzana or Caro Amico for dinner after attending the matinee play. Georgia and Daryl Campbell will pursue the scheduling details for this event and report at a future meeting.

Sunshine Report: Evelyn Freedman had nothing new to report. Janet Eddy reported that Mona Marsh’s mother was gravely ill and not expected to live much longer.

Tours/Events Report: Tour Director Bob Douglas reviewed the following tours:

Ø Valentine Brunch & Tour on February 12. Meet at Lewis & Clark State Park parking lot at 9:00 am.

Ø Astoria Music Festival Tour. Bob is having difficulties getting a return call to pin down the details on this event. The festival runs June 22 thru July 1. Bob will pursue reserving a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express. He was quoted a rate of $144 plus tax which is $20 less than the Elliot Hotel. More info to come.

Ø Strawberry Social to be on June 24. Bob is looking into a place in La Center, WA. More info to come.

Ø Cascade Mountain tour July 20 thru 22. Meeting place and time TBD.

Ø An Oregon Adventure National CARavan September 7 thru 15.

Old Business:

At the request of the Forest Grove Rotary club, Howard Freedman provided three cars to show at the recent Portland Auto Show. Howard reported that there was considerable interest in the cars and suggested that when we display cars in the future we consider having a QR code showing in the window.

New Business:

Bill Jabs reported on recently meeting with John and Georgia Mitchell in Scottsdale Arizona. They were there to attend local auto auctions and were invited to the home (and AMAZING car collection) of Neil DeAtley.

Neil is a CCCA member and has a collection consisting of something close to (100) cars.

Matt Hackney reported on attending the annual meeting of Packard’s International in Anaheim California and touring a major car collection in that area.

Howard Freedman reported on the recent annual CCCA meeting in Dallas Texas. Both the Freedman’s and the Potter’s attended the five day meeting. They too managed to see a fabulous collection of vintage cars while out of town.

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.