Club Officers
President: Rick Aiello
Vice President: Roger Girourd
Secretary: Marie Gauci
Assistant Secretary: Brian Getbehead
Treasurer: Miles Thompson
Board of Directors Larry Natarelli- chairman Dick Bronson Dave Esch Jim Esch
Lenny Johnson Jim Mortis Paul Strife

May 2007 Newsletter

Notes from the May 1st Membership Meeting:

The monthly meeting was held at the Delta Lake Fire Dept 7:07 p.m.; 28 members were in attendance.
The meeting started off with Rick discussing the sponsorship progress for the Cruise' Ins.
The Saturday before the first show (12th), we need to walk thru the Church parking lot and do some clean up. Meet at 1:00 PM and bring a broom if you have one.
We have a food vendor locked in- Dave Strange, who has a very professional set up and can do the whole show. The Board of Directors approved this. He will provide a special price for us, to enable families to come down and bring the kids for dinner.
The sign up sheet for the Cruise Ins is set up to rotate volunteers once every 5 weeks. If you have not signed up to help out yet, and you do, call Rick. The calendar will be posted inside the building for your review, as well with as the newsletter. Show up time is 5 PM. Lots of the members will have their wives assisting on the ice cream stand which is great!
Kim Rodgers from the Rome City Hall Promotions Dept. said they would love to have us on Wednesday nights, as well as Taste of the Arts.
See Bob Leonard and Jim Rasmussen for the Taste of the Arts.
See Dave and Brian Esch for Rock around the Docks.
Roger Giourard picked up the ball for the Honor America Parade committee. The Chamber of Commerce needs to be notified of the new POC. Discussion was made about the donation to the Chamber for the Parade, as was done in the past. Sign up sheet was set up for volunteers.
Our plaques for the Rock around the Dock and the Cruise Ins are looking great- thanks Dick Bronson!
The Cruise International was discussed with great enthusiasm. Please sign up for this busy, but fun day.
Dave Esch will assist with printing needs, but we need a few new banners and a root beer float sign.
Dues are due in two parts: $10 in June and $10 in January. See Brian Getbehead, Dave Esch and Miles Thompson; you may also mail your dues to the Club's address:
TAPPET TWIRLERS AUTO MOBILE CLUB OF ROME, NY,
P.O. BOX 808
ROME, NEW YORK 13442
There was discussion on selling the club raffle tickets. Brian Esch will print the tickets, Rodger Smith, Dave Esch and Paul Strife will help Brian.
Please help the club save money on stamps! We are spending approximately $50 per month on postage, and this price will be going up the middle of this month. If you have an email address, please sign up to receive the newsletter via email.
Discussion on decals for the cars; this will be looked into.
Cruise T shirts should be without a year, except year of club inception, in a neutral color, and at a reasonable price- vote was taken and passed unanimously.
Nice looking jackets for to be ordered for club "Members Only" was discussed and Rick Aiello will look into it.
A personal request from Jimmy Rasmussen: "I am asking for club support in an event that is coming up June 9th. A personal friend and co worker of my son Justin and Laurie, at the Wal-Mart Pharmacy here in Rome, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, which has traveled to the lungs. Pam Litler is the woman whom this benefit is for. What is being asked is that if we could, as a group, bring our cars to the Taberg Fireman's Field Pavilion on this day. Drivers of the cars will receive free food and drink for their support; passengers are requested to donate to benefit for Pam's cause. Of course any donation would be gladly received. There will be bands- music of all varieties all day long. The benefit starts at 1:00 till??? This is a re-occurrence for Pam. Any thing we can do as group to draw attention for her cause, would be greatly appreciated; if you have any questions or need contact information please call 338-7911 option 0 ask for Laurie/ Kelly; or email probe2853@aol.com. I personally thank you if we could gather a group of cars in support", Jim Rasmussen.
50/50 held- winner Daphne Gibbs for $21.
Motion to adjourn the meeting made; meeting ended at 8:10 PM.

Notes from the Car Club Association Meeting held May 8th, by Jimmy Rasmussen:
Five members of the Tappet Twirlers attended the Central Car Club Association meeting May 8th at Barbegallo's in Syracuse: Nick Lombardo, Mike Szaraz, Larry Natarelli, Dick Bronson and Jim Rasmussen.
The meeting was rather short: further discussion was made of the Syracuse Nationals. They will be forming a parade from the event to downtown. On Thursday prior to the opening of the event, you must have your Nationals event sticker on your car to be in the parade. You can pick your sticker at the host hotel beforehand.
It was confirmed that Dennis Gage will be there, and possibly Barry Mcguire from Car Crazy. Mothers Car series is a possible show for the event. More and more national recognition is giving a great boost for the Nationals. Also in the Cargil bldg, DJ's will be playing music of the era. There will be a '36 Lincoln, and a '32 Franklin on display in the Building.
A list of twenty nine cars was given to staff coordinators of the Cargil building from our car club. That would be a great showing if we all participate from that list. It was conveyed to us, that we are welcome with that many cars. We are one of the few clubs in the building that can park that many cars in an organized fashion.
A note from the event organizers: anyone working the event receiving a T- Shirt must only wear that shirt when they are "On the Clock''. When you are not working, change into a different shirt. This will avoid the confusion of people asking questions, and club members replying with "I am not working at the moment".
If any one worked the event last year and has not received their complimentary invitation, they need to contact Dennis Connor from the Central N.Y car association. Dconnor4@twcny.rr.com He will be sure to get your pass.
Let's start our summer off with great friends and great cars! We love what we do.

Calendar of Events
May 18th, 2007: our first Cruise!
May 20th, 2007: Auto Tech Car Club- Finger Lakes Tech Center, Stanley NY
May 25th, 2007: Cruise
May 26th-27th: Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers- Clinton County Fairgrounds, Plattsburg NY
June 1st, 2007: Cruise
June 5th, 2007: next membership meeting
June 8th, 2007: Cruise
June 9th, 2007:
o Kruizing Knights- Goetell Park, Rte 11, Central Square NY
o CNY Buick Club- All GM Show- Burdick's Driver's Village, N. Syracuse NY
June 8-10th, 2007
o CNY Corvair Club- Microtel, Baldwinsville NY
o Salt City Vans- "Pro VANity"- all vans- Cayuga Co. Fairgrounds, Weedsport NY
June 10th, 2007:
o Syracuse Shelby Mustang Club- All Ford Show- Longbranch Park, Liverpool NY
o Six Nations Pontiac Club- Bill Rapp Pontiac, Syracuse NY
o Classic Cruisers- Fulton Polish Home, Fulton NY 12-4
June 12th, 2007: 7PM-Barbedello's Restaurant: Car Club Association
June 15th, 2007: Cruise
June 16th, 2007: DeRuyter Auto Club- Fireman's Fairgrounds, DeRuyter NY
June 17th, 2007:
o Prison City Ramblers- Emerson Park, Auburn NY
o MG Car Club of CNY- Lorenzo State Historical Site, Cazenovia NY
June 20th, 2007: Cazenovia Area Car Club- Weekly cruises- Canon Park, Cazenovia NY
June 22nd, 2007: Cruise
June 29th, 2007: Cruise
June 30th, 2007: Carol M. Baldwin "Beach Days"- Gillie Lake, Camillus NY
July 8th, 2007: Classic Chevy show in Maryland marking the 50th anniversary- more to follow.

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.
Mike Szaras suffered a heart attack, but looks well according to the guys who went to the Syracuse meeting. We as a group wish him the best.
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 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

Q: What is Clean Diesel?

A: Clean diesel or ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) is a cleaner-burning fuel designed to meet new EPA standards that will improve air quality.
Traditional diesel generates 10 times more particulate pollution, or soot, than gasoline. ULSD contains 97% less sulfur than regular diesel; this is important because sulfur hampers exhaust control devices. With ULSD, not only are sulfur emissions reduced, but so are emissions, including nitrous oxide.

For Sale/ Wanted
If you have a vehicle and/or parts that you want to sell or buy, call 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.
1978 Chevy Malibu - original. Has been stored for 10 years. Great paint and upholstery; 350 engine. Headers, chrome side pipes, new shocks, coil. Call Arnold at 336-9376.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 5th, at 7:00 pm at Lake Delta Fire House on Elmer Hill Road.
Please park behind the building.