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Northwest Legends Club Meeting Minutes
(January 2nd , 2010)
MEETING OPENED:
Meeting called to order at 4:15 pm by our President, Mike Santella, at the Great American Casino in Tukwila, WA.
GUESTS & NEW MEMBERS:
There were no guests or new members at January’s meeting.
SECRETARIES REPORT:
Wally Santella provided January’s 2010 Secretaries Report. December’s Club Meeting minutes were read to the membership and posted to the Club’s Website.
TREASURES REPORT:
Judy Booth presented the Treasures Report, announcing a Beginning Balance of $2,457.94 and an Ending Balance of $2,529.89
CLUB CORRESPONDENCE:
- Mike Santella talked about receiving some letters. Garry Butler called from the Goat Heard about wanting to sell his 64 GTO convertible. It’s a 10 year old restoration and he wants $47,000. He will post information on our Website.
- Wally Santella passed around pictures from John Pignatero of his 29 Model A, with a 421, tri-power equipped Pontiac engine. Wally also circulated a GM announcement of their last “big-block” V8 that was manufactured in their Tongawana engine plant on Friday, December 18, 2009.
OLD BUSINESS:
- JANUARY 16th HYDROPLANE MUSEUM TOUR – Mike Santella reminded the membership of our plans and reservations for the Club to tour the Hydroplane Museum in Kent, WA. Tour will start at 9:00am and will cost $5.00/person.
- RECAP OF LAST MONTHS COLLECTION TOURS & DYNO PULL – Mike Santella gave a brief recap of the Club’s activities of last month, including the Dyno Pull at Carb Connection in Redmond, the tour of Gary McKay’s super Ford collection in Tacoma at his Alt Electric business, and the afternoon tour of Gordon Apker’s collection of cars in DesMoines. Mike talked about the spirited and humorous exchange between Gary Tischer and Gary McKay, discussing their recollections of various drag race experiences. Mike also talked about Gary’s recent purchase and expected delivery of a 1965 GTO that he will add to his collection. Mike talked about Gordon Apker’s Pizza Chain business and the fact that he lives in Arizona 6 months a year, and DesMoines 6 months a year.
NEW BUSINESS:
- GTOAA’s NEW CHAPTER AFFILIATION REQUIREMENTS FOR 2010 – Wally Santella read the letter from Robert Alexander, GTOAA’s President, about their new policy for chapter affiliation. The GTOAA has decided to retain their requirement that chapters that were formed prior to 2000 must have at least 50% of their members also registered as current members of the GTOAA. But, they have also developed a new designation for those chapters with at least a 40%-49% GTOAA membership, which they call an “Associate Club”. This designation starts on Jan 1, 2010 and all other existing chapters that meet prevailing GTOAA membership requirements will be designated “Official Chapters”. Any chapters chartered after 2000 are required to maintain 100% GTOAA membership. Associate Clubs have lesser benefits; they will forfeit their GTOAA affiliation if they drop below 40% GTOAA membership; they will be list separately in the LEGEND and the GTOAA Website; are not eligible for no-cost GTOAA liability insurance; cannot purchase GTOAA Directors & Officers liability insurance; cannot protect a 100% chapter from being formed in their same geographic area, and are not eligible for Chapter of the Year;
- DETROIT AUTO WORKS – Rick Johnson talked about his experiences with the Detroit Auto Works.
- 2010 PONTIAC PICNIC IN THE PARK – Pat Murphy addressed the membership about starting to think about plans for this year’s “Pontiac Picnic in the Park”. The membership discussed different ideas about where to go, including Port Townsend, Salty’s, Forse St. Park Centralia, Mud Mountain in Enumclaw, Larbey Park in Chukanutt and Lake Wenatchee.
GUEST SPEAKER OF THE MONTH: - There was not guest speaker of the month.
SHOP TALK:
- Larry Moore talked about the work being done on his GTO, at RedStone Restorations in Oregon. They encountered a lot rust and bad body work on his 70 Judge.
- Bruce Dyke got his re-production red-fender liners and will be installing soon.
- Wally Santella announced the start of his frame-off restoration of his 64 GTO.
- Pat Murphy asked about a good source for pin-striping
- Larry Moore asked about a local person that could restore an original water pump.
MEETING ADJORNED:
The club’s Business Meeting was adjourned at 5:15 PM, by Mike Santella. Next meeting will be held at the Great American Casino in Tukwila, on February 6th, at 5:00pm.
(January 2nd , 2010)
MEETING OPENED:
Meeting called to order at 4:15 pm by our President, Mike Santella, at the Great American Casino in Tukwila, WA.
GUESTS & NEW MEMBERS:
There were no guests or new members at January’s meeting.
SECRETARIES REPORT:
Wally Santella provided January’s 2010 Secretaries Report. December’s Club Meeting minutes were read to the membership and posted to the Club’s Website.
TREASURES REPORT:
Judy Booth presented the Treasures Report, announcing a Beginning Balance of $2,457.94 and an Ending Balance of $2,529.89
CLUB CORRESPONDENCE:
- Mike Santella talked about receiving some letters. Garry Butler called from the Goat Heard about wanting to sell his 64 GTO convertible. It’s a 10 year old restoration and he wants $47,000. He will post information on our Website.
- Wally Santella passed around pictures from John Pignatero of his 29 Model A, with a 421, tri-power equipped Pontiac engine. Wally also circulated a GM announcement of their last “big-block” V8 that was manufactured in their Tongawana engine plant on Friday, December 18, 2009.
OLD BUSINESS:
- JANUARY 16th HYDROPLANE MUSEUM TOUR – Mike Santella reminded the membership of our plans and reservations for the Club to tour the Hydroplane Museum in Kent, WA. Tour will start at 9:00am and will cost $5.00/person.
- RECAP OF LAST MONTHS COLLECTION TOURS & DYNO PULL – Mike Santella gave a brief recap of the Club’s activities of last month, including the Dyno Pull at Carb Connection in Redmond, the tour of Gary McKay’s super Ford collection in Tacoma at his Alt Electric business, and the afternoon tour of Gordon Apker’s collection of cars in DesMoines. Mike talked about the spirited and humorous exchange between Gary Tischer and Gary McKay, discussing their recollections of various drag race experiences. Mike also talked about Gary’s recent purchase and expected delivery of a 1965 GTO that he will add to his collection. Mike talked about Gordon Apker’s Pizza Chain business and the fact that he lives in Arizona 6 months a year, and DesMoines 6 months a year.
NEW BUSINESS:
- GTOAA’s NEW CHAPTER AFFILIATION REQUIREMENTS FOR 2010 – Wally Santella read the letter from Robert Alexander, GTOAA’s President, about their new policy for chapter affiliation. The GTOAA has decided to retain their requirement that chapters that were formed prior to 2000 must have at least 50% of their members also registered as current members of the GTOAA. But, they have also developed a new designation for those chapters with at least a 40%-49% GTOAA membership, which they call an “Associate Club”. This designation starts on Jan 1, 2010 and all other existing chapters that meet prevailing GTOAA membership requirements will be designated “Official Chapters”. Any chapters chartered after 2000 are required to maintain 100% GTOAA membership. Associate Clubs have lesser benefits; they will forfeit their GTOAA affiliation if they drop below 40% GTOAA membership; they will be list separately in the LEGEND and the GTOAA Website; are not eligible for no-cost GTOAA liability insurance; cannot purchase GTOAA Directors & Officers liability insurance; cannot protect a 100% chapter from being formed in their same geographic area, and are not eligible for Chapter of the Year;
- DETROIT AUTO WORKS – Rick Johnson talked about his experiences with the Detroit Auto Works.
- 2010 PONTIAC PICNIC IN THE PARK – Pat Murphy addressed the membership about starting to think about plans for this year’s “Pontiac Picnic in the Park”. The membership discussed different ideas about where to go, including Port Townsend, Salty’s, Forse St. Park Centralia, Mud Mountain in Enumclaw, Larbey Park in Chukanutt and Lake Wenatchee.
GUEST SPEAKER OF THE MONTH: - There was not guest speaker of the month.
SHOP TALK:
- Larry Moore talked about the work being done on his GTO, at RedStone Restorations in Oregon. They encountered a lot rust and bad body work on his 70 Judge.
- Bruce Dyke got his re-production red-fender liners and will be installing soon.
- Wally Santella announced the start of his frame-off restoration of his 64 GTO.
- Pat Murphy asked about a good source for pin-striping
- Larry Moore asked about a local person that could restore an original water pump.
MEETING ADJORNED:
The club’s Business Meeting was adjourned at 5:15 PM, by Mike Santella. Next meeting will be held at the Great American Casino in Tukwila, on February 6th, at 5:00pm.