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Northwest Legends Club Meeting Minutes
(May 5th, 2007)
MEETING OPENED:
Meeting called to order at 4:12 pm by Stefan Fafnis, President of the Northwest GTO Legends Club, at the Bison Creek in Burien, WA.
GUESTS & NEW MEMBERS:
John Pearson introduced Steve Morrison who is rejoining our Club.
SECRETARIES REPORT:
Wally Santella gave the April 07 Secretaries Report. Last month’s minutes were summarized, and details posted on the Club’s web site.
TREASURES REPORT:
Amber Engen gave Treasures Report, announcing a Beginning Balance of $4,752.82 and an Ending Balance of $5,042.60. Remaining Club Calendars will continue to be sold at $5.00/calendar.
CAR TALK SESSION:
(1) Gary Major talked about the analysis that he conducted on adding aviation fuel to his automobile fuel. The results were encouraging and details will follow. Gary says his 65 will go to the paint shop on Tuesday.
(2) Tom Willett also talked about mixing high octane gas with pump fuel. More details to follow.
(3) Brent West completely rebuilt his nitrous system and its ready to go. He chucked his 750 Holley, which was over drilled and ended up flooding. So, they are building an 800 in time for Tiger Run.
(4) Stefan Fafnis went to Canada and picked up his engine. Stefan talked about Dave Bishop’s new milling machine and the fact that he is now getting a lot of work done. He also has a guy helping him that can do a lot of work as well.
(5) Pat Bertucci is selling his 65 LeMans, Turbo 400 with 308 posi and 455 engine. Pat’s into it for over $14,000 and will take $7,500.
(6) Gary Tischer is just about done with his engine rebuild, including re-cam and different lifters.
(7) John Pearson talked about the fact to two club members, Lonnie Santella and Steve Morrison both have turbo-chargers installed on their new 05/06’s. Cost involved $85/hr labor, for 9 – 11 hours, plus 2.5 hours for the intercooler and parts that totaled $6,200.
(8) Steve Martin stated to the membership that he needs a trailer and Stefan advised that he go to Chahalis “Bull-Dog”.
(9) Tom Willett has a 2005 that continues to have oil consumption problems. It uses a quart of oil every 2000 miles. He is very concerned about this and asked the other members if any of them have had similar experiences with new GTO’s. Tom says he got a letter from Pontiac, warning him that he needs to always keep his oil completely filled, or they would cancel his warranty.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Denny Deal addressed the membership, providing details for the Spring Car Clinic which will once again be hosted by Denny at his Sasco Warehouse on May 12th, in Bothell.
- Tom Willett advised the membership that the Greenwood Car Show is going to raise their entry fee from $25/car to $45 and Tom believes this is not righteous, and suggested that we not enter our cars and instead consider another show which will be held in Issaquah.
- Wally Santella will contact John Johnson of the GTOAA and find out why he has not received officer membership renewal paperwork yet, and take care of this task. This needs to be done so that our insurance coverage for club events is not voided.
- Lara Major updated the membership on the latest status/plans for this years Rainer Run:
(1) She has lots of flyers for us to give away.
(2) This year, we will go around the front of the mountain because of the road damage that was caused by last winter’s bad weather.
(3) We will stop and visit the Car Show in Packwood, on July 21st.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Steve Martin notified the membership that there will be a Lance Lampert Show on June 24th.
- Brent West made a pitch for the Western Washington Firebirds Show, which will held on August 19th, and will have 4 different classes for GTO’s.
- Gary Tischer advised the membership that his brother will once again be putting on a Rod & Wheels Car Show on June 2nd, in the town of Skamowka.
- Stefan Fafnis lead a discussion on plans for the upcoming Tiger Run. A group that will go down on Thursday, will meet at the McDonalds, just off I5, and leave at 9:00am. Gary Tischer will lead a group that will leave on Friday from McDonalds at 9:00am. John Pearson made a motion to the membership, and it was approved, that the Club make a donation of $200 to Kelly Lay.
50/50 Raffle: A 50-50 raffle was held and Steve Martin won, sharing $80 with the club.
MEETING ADJORNED:
Meeting was adjourned at 5:12 PM, by Stefan Fafnis. Next meeting will be held at the Bison Creek in Burien, on Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 at 4:00 PM.
(May 5th, 2007)
MEETING OPENED:
Meeting called to order at 4:12 pm by Stefan Fafnis, President of the Northwest GTO Legends Club, at the Bison Creek in Burien, WA.
GUESTS & NEW MEMBERS:
John Pearson introduced Steve Morrison who is rejoining our Club.
SECRETARIES REPORT:
Wally Santella gave the April 07 Secretaries Report. Last month’s minutes were summarized, and details posted on the Club’s web site.
TREASURES REPORT:
Amber Engen gave Treasures Report, announcing a Beginning Balance of $4,752.82 and an Ending Balance of $5,042.60. Remaining Club Calendars will continue to be sold at $5.00/calendar.
CAR TALK SESSION:
(1) Gary Major talked about the analysis that he conducted on adding aviation fuel to his automobile fuel. The results were encouraging and details will follow. Gary says his 65 will go to the paint shop on Tuesday.
(2) Tom Willett also talked about mixing high octane gas with pump fuel. More details to follow.
(3) Brent West completely rebuilt his nitrous system and its ready to go. He chucked his 750 Holley, which was over drilled and ended up flooding. So, they are building an 800 in time for Tiger Run.
(4) Stefan Fafnis went to Canada and picked up his engine. Stefan talked about Dave Bishop’s new milling machine and the fact that he is now getting a lot of work done. He also has a guy helping him that can do a lot of work as well.
(5) Pat Bertucci is selling his 65 LeMans, Turbo 400 with 308 posi and 455 engine. Pat’s into it for over $14,000 and will take $7,500.
(6) Gary Tischer is just about done with his engine rebuild, including re-cam and different lifters.
(7) John Pearson talked about the fact to two club members, Lonnie Santella and Steve Morrison both have turbo-chargers installed on their new 05/06’s. Cost involved $85/hr labor, for 9 – 11 hours, plus 2.5 hours for the intercooler and parts that totaled $6,200.
(8) Steve Martin stated to the membership that he needs a trailer and Stefan advised that he go to Chahalis “Bull-Dog”.
(9) Tom Willett has a 2005 that continues to have oil consumption problems. It uses a quart of oil every 2000 miles. He is very concerned about this and asked the other members if any of them have had similar experiences with new GTO’s. Tom says he got a letter from Pontiac, warning him that he needs to always keep his oil completely filled, or they would cancel his warranty.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Denny Deal addressed the membership, providing details for the Spring Car Clinic which will once again be hosted by Denny at his Sasco Warehouse on May 12th, in Bothell.
- Tom Willett advised the membership that the Greenwood Car Show is going to raise their entry fee from $25/car to $45 and Tom believes this is not righteous, and suggested that we not enter our cars and instead consider another show which will be held in Issaquah.
- Wally Santella will contact John Johnson of the GTOAA and find out why he has not received officer membership renewal paperwork yet, and take care of this task. This needs to be done so that our insurance coverage for club events is not voided.
- Lara Major updated the membership on the latest status/plans for this years Rainer Run:
(1) She has lots of flyers for us to give away.
(2) This year, we will go around the front of the mountain because of the road damage that was caused by last winter’s bad weather.
(3) We will stop and visit the Car Show in Packwood, on July 21st.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Steve Martin notified the membership that there will be a Lance Lampert Show on June 24th.
- Brent West made a pitch for the Western Washington Firebirds Show, which will held on August 19th, and will have 4 different classes for GTO’s.
- Gary Tischer advised the membership that his brother will once again be putting on a Rod & Wheels Car Show on June 2nd, in the town of Skamowka.
- Stefan Fafnis lead a discussion on plans for the upcoming Tiger Run. A group that will go down on Thursday, will meet at the McDonalds, just off I5, and leave at 9:00am. Gary Tischer will lead a group that will leave on Friday from McDonalds at 9:00am. John Pearson made a motion to the membership, and it was approved, that the Club make a donation of $200 to Kelly Lay.
50/50 Raffle: A 50-50 raffle was held and Steve Martin won, sharing $80 with the club.
MEETING ADJORNED:
Meeting was adjourned at 5:12 PM, by Stefan Fafnis. Next meeting will be held at the Bison Creek in Burien, on Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 at 4:00 PM.