OREGON REGION CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF AMERICA

BOARD & DINNER MEETING MINUTES – 2 JUNE 2011

Director Rodger Eddy called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

Introductions

Ø  Rodger asked that everyone at the dinner introduce themselves to fellow members.

Secretary’s Report: A motion was made and seconded not to read the minutes and to approve them as found they appear on the CCCA website.

Treasurer’s Report:

Ø  Herb Shaw reported that the club has a balance of $8,313.13.

o   We are right on target with regard to the budget.

Newsletter Editor’s Report: 

Ø  Bob Earls said that The Hood Release had gone out and another will be published in August.

Ø  He asked for volunteers to write about the Strawberry Social and Carlton’s Walk in the Park.

Membership Report / Tech Session Report / Judging Training Class:

Ø  Bob Earls said that there are no new members at this time.

o   He said the Tech Session that was held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 – Saturday Morning at the Movies – was successful and enjoyable.  He will let members know when the next movie Tech Session will be held.

o   The Judging Training Session at Howard and Evelyn Freedman’s garage was held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 and had about 22 – 25 participants.  (The Training Session was held for those people who had never judged before.)

o   The Columbia River Concurs will be held on August 7, 2011.

§  Looking for cars to display - $20.00 fee; all money goes to charity.

§  Judges are still needed. 

Tour / Events Report:

Ø  Robert Douglas as Tour Director talked about upcoming tours:

o   The Strawberry Social and Tour on Sunday, June 12, 2011

§  We will tour four historic Washington County churches on our way to the McCready’s home for a picnic and strawberry shortcake dessert.

·         It is requested that cars park in the parking lot of the school next door to their home.

·         $10 charge for the event to cover the cost of strawberries, ice cream, shortcakes, coffee, etc.

·         Please make reservations so there will be enough dessert for everyone to enjoy

o   The Willamette Valley Tour will be from Friday, July 29 to Sunday, July 31, 2011. 

§  The tour will visit nurseries in the Willamette Valley, take ferries to cross the Willamette River, and spend 2 nights at the Oregon Gardens in Silverton.

§  Please let Bob know if you are going to attend

§  Attendees will need to make their own room reservations.

§  Flyers with information were handed out to those attending tonight’s dinner meeting.

§  Attendees will need to make their own room reservations.

§  Flyers with information were handed out at the dinner meeting.

o   The September Tour will be from September 18 to September 22, 2011. The tour will be going to the Olympic National Park, La Push, and Lake Crescent and driving less than 700 miles. 

o   We will again be participants in Beaches Cruise-In on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, from 3:00 pm until dark.

§  We will again have a prime location on the grass and in the shade.

§  There is a $5.00 entrance fee per car

§  There will be drag races, live music, etc.

Ø  Other Events / Tours:

o   Deer Meadow Assisted Living in Sheridan is having a Car Show on Father’s Day from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on June 19, 2011.  No one wished to participate

o   The Cadillac / LaSalle Club Events that the OR Region CCCA is invited to attend:

§  A Pot Luck Picnic on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at North Clackamas Park.

§  Car Show at Gateway Elks Lodge on August 21, 2011.

§  Cruise-In for Charity at St. Charles Church on July 23, 2011, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.  No interest shown in this event.                   

o   Clackamas County Garden Tour will be held in July; tickets are required for this tour.  Call Rodger Eddy if you are interested or wish to know more information.

o   Federal Classic Car Appreciation Day – July 8, 2011

o   Mosier Tunnel Tour will be on July 9, 2011, and start at the Hood River Antique Air and Car Museum. 

§  Cars 1949 and older will be able to go through the tunnel

o   Garden Conservancy Tour – July 16, 2011

§  Will tour 5 separate gardens; participants will pay their own admission fee at each of the gardens

o   Concurs d’Elegance in Forest Grove will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2011.

§  The McCready’s will again host an after-the-show party again this year

o   Carlton’s Walk in the Park dates are Saturday & Sunday, July 23 & 24, 2011

§  Participating clubs will receive an invitation and tickets for free entrance to the event

§  The OR Region CCCA will attend either Saturday or Sunday depending upon which day the March Forth Band performs. (It is thought that the March Forth Band will be there on Saturday)

o   Waverley Country Club / /Arlington Club Car Show will be held on Sunday, August 14, 2011, from Noon to 4:00 pm. 

§  Anyone interested will find registration forms on the CCCA Website and can submit their registration directly to the Car Show.

o   August 21, 2011

§  Pebble Beach

§  Lake Oswego Car Show

Old/New Business:

Ø  Regarding the 2012 National Caravan, there is no need for an additional planning meeting until September.

o   A deposit to reserve a place in the tour is required.

o   A website promoting the Tour can soon be found online at AnOregonAdventure.com

§  Participants will be able to make reservations and pay for lodging using this site.

Ø  The NWCC Show has been resurrected in a slightly different format and will be held at the Expo Center October 7– 9, 2011.

o   Club would have to pay $600 for a 20 x 70 area to display our cars

o   There will be a $50.00 charge to show your car

o   There will be a Swap Meet in conjunction with the show

o   Gate admission will be $12.00.

As there was no additional business to come before the board and members in attendance, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.