February 1, 2011 Minutes
Tappet Twirlers
Automobile Club of Rome, NY
P.O. Box 808,
Rome, New York 13440
Meeting first Tuesday each month
RFA Cafeteria 7 PM
If Rome School District has a Snow Day
the Meeting will be moved to the Rome Polish Home.
Club Officers: Board of Director's
President, Jim Brady (315) 336-0052 Chairman, Rick Aiello
Vice President, Peder Messina (315) 339-4967 Brian Esch, Jim Esch, Steve Gorczynski,
Treasurer, Miles Thompson (315) 335-9680 Bob Augustine, Paul Strife, Dennis Berry
Secretary, Michael Thompson (315) 338-0520
Assistant Secretary, Mike O’Rourke (315) 339-6156
The February 1 meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by the President with the
Pledge of Allegiance. 20 Members were present.
Cruise-In
- The Rome Sports Hall of Fame is Sponsoring our Cruise-In July 29, will bring 8 or 9
Cars, including Richie Evans’ Car. August 13 & 14 they will be having their
Induction Ceremony, and they would like some of our Cars on Display.
- Carbone’s is Interested in Sponsoring The Cruise-Ins, but not the August Show.
They want to Do 6 Weeks this Year.
- We are fully Sponsored for the Cruise-In Season.
- May 20 will be an Open Cruise In, No DJ, Just a Gathering.
- June Sponsors, 3 – Fazio’s Auto, 10 – Venetos, 17 & 24 Carbones
- July Sponsors, 1 – Franklin Hotel, 8 – Ellingers, 15 & 22 Carbones, 29 Rome Hall
of Fame
- August Sponsors, 5 – John’s Auto Restoration, 12 – Blvd. Trailer Sales,
19 & 26 Carbones
- September Sponsors – 2 – Ellingers, 9 – Ace Hardware, 16 – Rain-Out
- Kurt Stewart of Jamie’s Place is going to Sponsor the Trophies for the Cruise-Ins.
Treasurer’s Report given by Miles;
- The Check Book will be Audited by Jim Esch and possibly Lysle Parker, at the March
Meeting.
- 46 Members have paid their Dues for 2011.
* The Treasurer’s Report was accepted by the Membership in attendance.
Old Business
- We are going to be Updating the Membership List soon, so get your Dues in as soon as
possible to remain on the active list, and to Continue to Receive the News Letter.
- No response has been received from Family Dollar as to a Sponsorship of the August
Show.
- Kelly’s Sister Kim will Take Care of the Web Site and the Show Registration Info.
New Business
- Mohawk Valley Aviation on May 21 is having an Antique Plane Display, and have asked
if some of our Members Cars could be brought and Displayed.
August Show
- Volunteers are Needed, Chairperson, Vice-Chair, Committee Chairs, Vote on Judged Show or Picks.
- We Need a Well Attended and Positive Participation at the March Meeting
to Get STARTED working on the August Show. Please come and be Heard, This
is Your Club and Your Show. Do Not Wait for Others to do it. We are Already behind
Compared with Last Year, and We Can Not count on Kelly’s Help this Year.
- Rick asked for Help from Computer Savvy Members, when you are Surfing the “NET”
for Car Show listing Sites, to Please Add our Show to any List that does not have it listed.
- Committees - Traffic, Trash, Raffle Tickets, Flea Market, Food Vendors, Flyers,
Sound System, Field Layout and Setup, Registration, Parking, Tents.
Signs, Photography, Door Prizes, Trophies.
News
- Rick Aiello’s Brother has Started a Company, to Produce Calendars. He would Like
to Make One with the Tappet Twirlers. If you would Like Your Car Considered to be
Included in a Calendar, Speak with Rick.
A motion By Bob Murtha and seconded by Jin Brady to close the meeting. Motion passed.
Meeting closed at 8:03PM.
NEXT MEETING - March 1, 2011
50/50
Won by Rick Aiello, Proceeds Donated back to the Club.
TIP – If your door lock freezes up and you do not have Lock Deicer, you can use
Hand Sanitizer. The Alcohol will melt the ice.
To the Members that Do Not Currently Receive the News Letter Via E-Mail.
If You have Access to a Computer and Have an E-Mail Address, Please Contact me
at adirmachtool@verizon.net so that we can Reduce our Mailing Expenses.