Three River's Model T
Club
May 19,
2011
Minutes
Tonight's meeting was opened by
President, Marlene Coder. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Secretary, Wanda Stokes read the minutes
and they were accepted.
Treasurer, Mike Porter gave his report,
we have money in the bank.
Old
Business
Fred and Mary Fraser and Jane and Russ
Armstrong are hosting a Tea and Tour June
18th. It was decided that we will
meet at the Armstrong's at 9:30 a.m. and
begin the tour of the ABC houses in Richland about 10:00
a.m. After touring around Richland to see the ABC houses, we
will then return to the Armstrong's for the "English High Tea". Jane
passed around a sign up sheet for those wishing to attend. They asked that
you please let them know by June 15th if you would like to come. It is
also recommended that you wear a period hat and/or clothing for this
event. If you do not have a hat, Jane will have extras for you to
wear. Jane's telephone number is
627-2954 and Mary's telephone
number is 946-9850. Please attend.
Marlene reminded everyone that the
Pincher Creek National Model
Tour is approaching quickly. Is everyone all set for
this tour the week of June 27th?
Dale Peterson gave us an update on the
Ritter Creek Hot Springs
tour being planned for Monday, July
25th through Wednesday, July
27th. The cost will be approximately $30 and we will
be supplying our food. This rustic tour sounds fun. Everyone is
excited about being able to square dance in the ballroom of the hotel.
Fred and Mary Fraser will supply the record/CD player and Armstrong's have the
record with square dance calls. Marlene Coder also has a CD of 1920's
music. Dale asked for a head count to give the owners of Ritter Creek
Hotel an estimate. Everyone in attendance felt that they wanted to
go. The old hotel is two storied with the upper floor the ballroom.
There are eight rooms on the main floor and two cabins. The rooms share a
bathroom. There is a swimming pool for our use and a hot tub heated by the
area's hot springs. Dale suggested that we picnic to and from the Ritter
Creek Hotel and bring a BBQ for use while staying there. More will be
forthcoming about the great tour.
New
Business
Jim Langdon mentioned that
Mecham, Oregon's cafe is open again. We have
toured to Mecham several times and this is always an enjoyable drive and
tour. Keep this in mind for later on this year.
Fred Fraser mentioned that he ordered
several old musicals from the 1930's through the 1940's. One especially
interesting features Amos and Andy driving a Model T as their cab service.
If we wish to view these, Fred is willing to share them at one of our
meeting. Sounds great!
Mike Porter shared correspondence sent to
the club. There will be a Trinity Baptist Church Car Show, Saturday,
May 21 from 10:00 to 3:00 in Florence Ct., Burbank, WA.
Mike also shared a letter sent to the club inviting us to stay at the Best
Western Wheatland Motel in Colfax, WA. The sales manager, Kimberly
Marshal invited us and shared the area's highlights. Wayne Williams also
invited us to a car show at Canyon Lakes Manor on June 11th. They will
feed us lunch if we attend.
After much discussion, it was decided
that our next meeting will be June 16th at
El Molcajetes Mexican Restaurant in Grandview (201
Division Street) (509-882-3554) at 6:00
p.m. We have not had a dinner meeting in quite some
time and decided to have the June meeting there. Wanda will make
reservations.
For the July 21st
meeting, it was decided to move our Annual Picnic up from August. We hope to move
the location to Howard
Amon Park in
Richland. Fred will check out reserving a gazebo in
the park for us. Wanda made the motion that we allow Fred to spend up to
$50 towards the reservation. Jane seconded. Motion carried.
More information will be forth coming about our annual picnic.
With nothing more to come before the
members, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectively Submitted,
Wanda Stokes, Secretary
