July 6, 2010 Minutes
Tappet Twirlers
Automobile Club of Rome, NY
P.O. Box 808,
Rome, New York 13440
Next Meeting August 3
LEE Town Park, 7 PM
Club Officers: Board of Director's
President, Jim Brady (315) 336-0052 Chairman, Rick Aiello
Vice President, Jesse Swinney (315) 269-3725 Brian Esch, Jim Esch, Steve Gorczynski,
Treasurer, Miles Thompson (315) 335-9680 Roger Smith, Paul Strife, Peder Messina
Secretary, Michael Thompson (315) 338-0520
Assistant Secretary, Roger Smith (315) 272-7004
The July 6 Meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by the President with the
Pledge of Allegiance. 27 Members were present.
AUGUST 3, SHOW Items.
- We NEED ALL MEMBERS to HELP OUT, EVEN a LITTLE is a BIG HELP.
-Kelly stated there are about 113 people preregistered for the show as of 7-23-10.
She has received nothing but good reviews from those who have returned our forms.
- There are several Vendors that have shown interest in this Years Show.
- Have as many as 5 Food Vendors so far for the Show. $200 in Advance $250 day of.
- Craft Type Vendor spots $35.00 per spot.
- Town of Lee Highway Dept. to Loan us their Portable Lights this Year.
- There was Questions and Discussion about Sound System for this Years Show.
- No Porta Johns for this Year, since Town of Lee added the New Restrooms.
- Rite Aid is packing the Goodie Bags this Year, to be well worth it per Ted.
- There are going to be 2 Golf Carts from Sleepy Hollow Golf Course and 2 Carts
The Mohawk Glenn Golf Course.
- Scotty’s is going to have the Race Car Train at the Show again this Year, Thanks to
Rite Aid, Ted is still working on the price.
- Troopers and Sheriffs have been notified about the Show and will keep an eye over us.
- Gulla was low bid on sign prints for $420 total. Motion by Rick,
- Signs are done and have been placed out and about, nice job guys.
- Sign Prints need to be removed before they are stored this year.
- Kelly is going to be adding Photos to the WEB Site this Year.
- Carbone’s can only donate door prizes to help with this years show.
- Roger Girouard is Donating Items for Lane Marking.
- South Pavilion is set aside for the Family Reunion this year.
- Field to be Lined Friday, due to Parade on Saturday.
- Field Work/Layout – Friday 6PM, Saturday 10AM.
- Sunday be at the Park by 7AM.
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August Show –
- Rite Aid will have 2 Race Cars on Display, Davidson’s 2 Cars, Ford a Concept Car,
Rome VW to Display a Car.
- Received J.C. Whitney Catalogs for Goodie Bags,
- Kelly has Classes listed on Computer, Hopefully this will reduce the Dead time
Between Judging and Awards Presentation.
- Winners to Drive Car up to get Trophy.
- Rite Aid to Loan Traffic Cones for the Show, to mark Lanes.
- WEAR Gray Members Shirt or Yellow SHOW SHIRTS, THE DAY of the SHOW.
Treasurer’s Report given by Miles;
- 74 Members have paid their Dues for 2010.
- Cruise In Sponsors – We have Already received Close to $1500.00 from our Sponsors.
* The Treasurer’s Report was accepted by the Membership in attendance.
Old Business –
- Friday Night Cruise- In
- We would like 4 people to work Gate.
- Dave Harrington – Selling Sunglasses at Cruise-In, Donate a Pair/Wk. Motion Passed.
- Honor America Day Parade
- Line UP on East Pine St. 10:30AM. After the Parade, Lou Danello invited the Club to Pinti field For a Picnic 1PM – 5PM July 31.
- Portable Tables – have a Split in another of the New Tables, Been replaced by Jim Brady.
- Bethany House has asked if we could bring by 4 – 5 Cars for a Display for the Residents
sometime in July. Date to be determined. If interested talk to Jim Brady.
New Business
- Gerald Grahm – Requesting pictures of, or an Old Club Jacket. So that he can get a
New one made for his Father who was an Original Member of this Club.
News
- Dick Bronson Placed 1st Old Forge Show, Jim Rasmussen and AJ Fellone 2nd’s
- Soprano’s Show, we Won Club Participation and Several Members Placed.
Congratulations to ALL who Placed at the Show. Good Showing in our Neighbors
Show. They had a good Goodie Bag.
Regular Meeting closed at 7:39PM. with Show Items Discussion continued after.
Motion by Rick Aiello, Second Jessie Sweeny, Motion Passed.
Art Feldman WON the 50/50.
For Sale – Running 351 Windsor out of `82 Ford Truck with Manual 4 speed –
$350 or B.O. – Chris Steinmann 315-368-3706