Club Officers Board of Directors President: Larry Natarelli Jim Mortis 337-6319 Earl Gibbs 336-4231
Vice President: Jim Rasmussen Dan Danti 336-5261 Jim Esch 337-5996
Secretary: Marie Gauci (interim) Dick Bronson 337-2373 Dennis Berry 337-4259
Treasurer: Bruce Kobito Brian Getbehead 336-0943


February 2007 Newsletter

Due to inclement weather the meeting of 02-06-07 at Lake Delta Fire House, was cancelled.

Notes from the Car Club Association Meeting held February 13th
The following three members of the Tappet Twirlers attended the monthly meeting at Barbagallo's: Mike Szara (our club's "Right Coast" representative), Larry Natarelli, and Jim Rasmussen.
The topics discussed included the continuing progress for the International Show Case of Cars slotted for March 23rd - 25th at the NYS Fair Grounds. A representative from our Canadian neighbors was in attendance to support the fact that it is an international show. Canadians have cars that are of different models than ours, and display in a different manner. The committee for this show insured us that it would be most interesting from a car and display concept. Our club should participate in this event, not only for show, but also to support this event by our attendance.
The next topic on the agenda dealt with the North East Classic Car Museum in Norwich. It came as a disappointment to the organizers of the Syracuse Nationals who were in hopes that the Museum would bring Franklins, and other cars manufactured in New York, for display in the Cargil Building; unfortunately, the Museum has declined to participate. Dennis O'Connor, head of the Central NY Car Association, is open to ideas to substitute for the loss of the Norwich Museum. You can contact Dennis thru our website- go to Central NY Car Association, left side blue logo- Dennis's email address is there.
Good news from the Nationals- they are organizing a "Cruise" along the Onondaga Parkway for all registered show cars. A deputy Sherriff was at the meeting and explained some of the details. They will probably seek volunteers to help co-ordinate this event which is still in the early stages of planning. More details will follow as they become available.
A representative from the Central NY Truck Association gave us an update as to what their club was able to accomplish at one of their events. This was an absolutely amazing feat- they raised $10,000.00. That's right- TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, which they donated to the Auto Tech Program at Morrisville College. The money will be used to further the education of students in the auto/truck field. Last year the students built a Ford Cobra replica, which turned out awesome. Kudos to that club for a job well done. It must have taken careful planning and organization.
Another subject that was brought up has a familiar tone to it. A well known, long existing car club, The Central NY Street Rods, reported that they will not be having their show this year. This is an unfortunate turn of events. The reason they gave was the fact that no body would step up and take the reins; it is always left to the same people to do the work all the time. After this was said, a moan went thru the meeting hall- it seems as if this is a subject that plagues a lot of clubs. The question that came to my mind is "What can we do", with "WE" being the key word. "WE" are a club; "WE" share the same interest and love of our hobby. "WE" love to share ideas, "WE" need to have fun, and "WE" need not to be competitive amongst ourselves. "WE" need to get back to our roots; "WE" need that old Chevy vs Ford thing, and throw in a MOPAR or two. Let's take that knife blade down, rub it on a rock, and take the edge off! Let's pursue our common interest. This is the best group of people I know. Together we stand tall in salute to our founders of this organization. Let's keep it "rolling"! Jimmy Rasmussen

Calendar of Events
March 6th, 2007: next club meeting
March 13th, 2007: 7PM-Barbedello's Restaurant: Car Club Association
March 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2007: International Auto Show Case, Syracuse Fair Grounds
April 1st, 2007: Deadline for mailing in photos of your cars to update the web page
July, 2007: Classic Chevy show in Maryland marking the 50th anniversary- more to follow.

Event Committees are now forming, please sign up at the next meeting:

Rome Home Show
Friday Night Cruise 'In

Keep in Your Thoughts and Prayers
If you know of a member and/or family member who has died, is hospitalized, or ill, let us know so we can keep them in our prayers.
Our friend, and long time member of the club, Bruce Wilkie, is very ill with bone cancer in his spine. Some of you have asked if I had a current address for him. His sister-in-law, Donna Wilson, has passed it on to me; she also said that he misses hearing from his friends at the club, and that he needs some cheering up:
Bruce Wilkie
1275 Kimbro Road
Murrfreesboro, Tenn. 37128
Bill Defazio's wife, Sue, is still ill; please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
Dave Esch's wife, MaryAnn is recovering from surgery; please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Trophies and Awards
If your ride won a trophy, received an award or was featured in a publication, tell Bruce or Marie so we can share it with the rest of the members.

Goods and Services
Members can advertise their business and the goods and services they provide.
Thompson Scrap Removal: towing available by flatbed truck; removal of cars, trucks, metal, and appliances. Large jobs done by quote- call 335-9680 or 337-9680.
Batcave Auto Reconditioning: complete detailing on daily drivers, show cars, race cars, and boats. Same day service- call Ray Wakulik 335-2897.
D & D Enterprises: food catering, special events, and fairs. Call Dave or Deb Strange 337-3422.

Blast from the Past
March is National Women's History Month. The theme for this year is "Generations Moving History Forward". If you have any information on generations of club members (from the ladies' side of the house) that have participated throughout the years to help build our club...and maybe have some photos, please contact Marie at 339-1711 MGauci@twcny.rr.com

For Sale/ Wanted
If you have a vehicle and/or parts that you want to sell or buy, call Bruce (336-6151) or Marie (339-1711).
FOR SALE: 1988 Pontiac Formula 350. Automatic. 31577miles. All options except T-Tops. Black w/red interior. Adult driven, garaged/covered car condition is excellent. No winters. $12,400.00
For more info, go to http://users.adelphia.net/~caskab/formula350/1988_FORMULA_350.html
Craig 790-9832 caskab@adelphia.net
Wanted: garage space for one or two cars, (Bradley GT Electric- about the size of a Corvette, and a 1971 Super Beetle). Contact Don Davidson at 337-2124 or dbdiii@hotmail.com
For Sale: 1968 Firebird Pro-street, 427, alum heads, $22,000.00. Dominick Pedulla 796-1678
For Sale: Set of 4 Cragar rims, great shape, no rust, asking $125.00 or BO, call Doug at 337-3035
For Sale: contact Tony Perritano at 374-3776 for the following: 1)'92 Plymouth Duster (Sundance), 128K, V6, 3.0L, body and interior in good condition; fairly new brakes, runs but needs tune up $400 or BO; 2) '95 Ford Taurus, 4 dr, 95K, body little rust, pw, pb, good tires, new brakes, new gas lines, runs well. $750 or BO.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 6th at 7:00 pm at Lake Delta Fire House on Elmer Hill Road.
Please park behind the building.