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Three River's Model T
Club
April 21,
2011
Tonight's meeting was opened by President
Marlene Coder with 14 members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was
said.
Wanda Stokes, Secretary read the minutes
with one correction, the minutes were adjourned instead of cancelled
from the last meeting, the minutes were accepted as
noted.
Treasurer, Mike Porter gave his report
with $40 income from dues of the Barns and Ellingstons. We have money in
the bank. A check for $100 was sent to Riatta Springs Church for letting
us use a room for our monthly meetings. It was also noted that member
Howard Frye donated $50 toward his dues. The balance of his generous
donation Howard indicated it should go to the club's treasury. Bill made a
motion to accept Howard's gift and all approved. Thank you
Howard!
It was also noted there will be a
Graceland Car Show May 27 and 29 in Memphis, Tennessee. Also of note is
another car show in Republic, WA sponsored by Les Schwab Republic Tire and
Auto. This event will take place June 11th at 9:00 a.m. for those
interested, please contact 509-775-3355.
Old
Business
Marlene apologized for not being able to
put on the Cherry Blossom Tour. There will be other tours in the
future.
Mike gave a report on the tour around the
Tri Cities area visiting some members who we haven't saw in quite some
time. Only three members participated and had a nice time.
Dean Stokes brought up the idea of giving
every tour leader $50 to use towards expenses. After much discussion, it
was voted that we do not do this. It was noted
that trouble truck drivers be reimbursed for their fuel. This was Jim
Langdon's idea and everyone agreed.
After more discussion of how to attract
more members, Linda Porter suggested that we put an ad in the "Thrifty
Nickle" of any event that we will be active in. The ad would be to
invite interested people to come and visit with us and see the cars. All
agreed this was a great idea. Mike Porter pointed out that Sacagawea Park
is centrally located and we could use the park free of charge. Mike is
investigating the idea to have a potluck in the park and invite members to
come and share their cars.
Fred Fraser also noted that most of the
local museums would love to have our club participate in conjunction with the
museums to spark interest for both. Fred also pointed out that most
younger people are simply not joining any clubs of any kind. This is sad,
but true.
The Ritter Springs Tour that Dale and
Sharon Peterson are hosting is exciting and Phyllis Langdon pointed out that we
are invited to square dance in the upstairs ballroom of the hotel. Phyllis
said we should bring along equipment to play square dance music and have someone
"call" the dance. This is a great idea. Jane & Russ Armstrong
said they have a record player that would work.
New Business
Mary Fraser and Jane Armstrong plan on
hosting a tea and tour June 16th or June 18th to see the ABC Houses in
Richland. ABC houses were built for Hanford employees are quite
interesting. The tea would be at the Armstrong's with the tour
following. It was suggested that members dress vintage (or at least wear
vintage head wear). There will be more forthcoming in the next newsletter
and meeting to finalize plans regarding date and time.
Mary Fraser also read a very interesting
story by US author, EB White entitled "Farewell by Lovely - Remembrances of
Model T Experiences". Everyone enjoyed listening to this and we thank
Mary.
With nothing more to come before the
members, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectively Submitted,
Wanda Stokes, Secretary
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