GTSCA GENERAL MEETING

April 19, 2010

 

Opening: The meeting opened at 7:40 PM; 15 members and guests were present.

 

Treasurer's Report: John Thompson reported that we have 32 members and $810.06 in the treasury.

 

Corresponding Secretary: Earl Harper reported that he has newsletters from the Northern California club for March and April. Tom Gillingham reported that he had sent a letter of thanks for our visit to the Center for Creative Studies.

 

Approval of Minutes: A motion by Sandy Prout to approve the March Membership Minutes as published in the newsletter was seconded by Bob Prout and approved. A motion by Mike Francuck to approve the April Board Meeting Minutes, read by Lou Schneider, was seconded by Gina Thompson and approved.

 

Agenda:

Blessing of Rides: The event will be held April 25, 1 to 5 PM, at Holy Cross Church on Ryan and 12 ½ Mile

Meadowbrook Theater: Jim Snyder described the cruise-in/theater performance. Cars need to be in place at 6:00 PM for the show from 6:30 to 7:30. Each car in attendance will receive 2 free tickets to Neal Sedaka's "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do". A motion by Greg Cohan to attend on April 30 was seconded by Lou Schneider, amended by Mike Francuck to include a rain date of May 14th, and approved. Jim Snyder will chair the event, and Earl Harper will send an email with further details..

Carlisle May 21-23: Bob Prout said it looks like there is little interest in the event.

Bearing Burners May 2, GM Tech Center: The car show and giant swap meet.

Sterling Heights Memorial Day Parade: Bob Prout said we will meet at Sterling Heights Civic Center at 8:30 AM for the parade with a picnic at the Martins' afterward.

 

 

CEMA Show June 12 Chrysler Museum: Lou Schneider said the show's proceeds go to charity, and it is always well attended Cars are Stars (Carnival of Cars): Greg Cohan said the event will be held June 13 at the Packard Proving Grounds, and it includes a swap meet and car corral. He has two swap meet booths if we are interested in selling items.

Riverland Show: Greg Cohan said the event will be held July 17, and is free.

Drive and Dine: Bob Prout said the Sonic on Van Dyke may not be a good choice, but he will look for another site that will reserve spaces.

Picnic: A motion by Mike Francuck to hold the picnic on July 11 at the Schneiders' was seconded by Larry Gietzen and approved.

Health and Welfare: Earl Harper said he has sent appropriate cards to Jackie Gietzen, Jim Berger, and Al Muzzarelli.

Next Meeting: Our next Board Meeting will be held May 10 at Tom Gillingham's.

MS Benefit: Bob Prout introduced daughter Abby, who is working on a benefit for MS.

Meadowbrook Concours: Lou Schneider reported that the date of the Concours has been changed to July 25 this year. We have no information on the SCAMP show or races yet.

 

50/50 Raffle: Larry Gietzen won $12 in the 50/50 raffle; John Thompson won $5 in the name tag raffle.

 

Adjournment: A motion by Tom Gillingham to adjourn at 8:08 PM was seconded by Sandy Prout and approved.

 

 

Respectfully submitted by Lou Schneider

 

From the President

Hi Every One!

 

I don't think anyone went to the 'Blessing of the Rides' this year ; it was too cold and rainy.

We actually had a new activity in April. Some of us went to a Cruise-In on April 30th at Meadowbrook Theatre. As a thank you for us showing our cars before the play we were able to see Breaking Up Is Hard To Do. It was a fun musical comedy production using Neil Sedaka's music. There were two rows of cars in one row was our cars; the opposite row was a Corvette Club. Many thanks to Greg Cohan for letting us know about this event; and to Earl Harper for e-mailing the information out. I think everyone had a great time!

The Sterling Heights Memorial Day Parade is Monday, May 31st with a picnic at Jeff & Sandra Martin's afterward. Be sure to sign up for it at our next meeting.

We need some suggestions for things to do. 

See you at our next meeting on, Monday, May 17.

 

Jim Snyder

 

I've never been one that was very comfortable asking for money...though my parents may disagree.  But when it comes to supporting a worthy cause, especially one that affects my loved ones, I put aside my uncomfortableness and ask away!  I just wanted to thank everyone from GTSCA for your generous donations to the National MS Society and the 2010 Detroit Walk. For those of you who may not know, my sister, Sarah, was diagnosed with MS in 2007.  To look at her, you'd never know. She's such a strong and giving person that it only feels natural to give back to her and everyone else who has to deal with this disease every day.  Your contributions will go towards continued funding of research that will one day find a cure!  If you're on Facebook, look me up.  I'll be updating my Participant Page and will also post some photos from the walk this weekend.  

 

Thank you again from the bottom of my heart...may God Bless you!!!

 

Abigail Prout

 

 

Meadowbrook Theater

April 30, 2010

 

We had eight kitcars, a Morgan and a 57 Chevy on display at the theater. There was also a 53 Corvette re-creation done on a modern Corvette chassis which was parked with us. The car show ran from 6:00 till 8:00pm when the stage show "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" started. It was a fun show, which features the songs of Neil Sedaka. The weather for this event was just picture perfect.

Classic Car 

 

Meadowbrook Theater

 

 

 

Sterling Heights Memorial Day Parade

 

Monday May 31st

 

Just like in years past, the parade will be followed by a backyard barbecue at the Martin's. It's a fun event and we'd love to have a good turn-out. You should be at staging area E1 by no later than 8:30 am. You need to enter the Civic Center parking lot from Utica Road at the driveway on the North end of the Civic Center. There will be lots of people to direct you to staging area. Just tell them that you are with the other cars in the G.T.S.C.A. The parade runs from 10:00 to about 11:00. We are asked not to throw candy from the vehicles. There should be coffee and cookies there while we wait for the parade to start. Right after the Parade all our Club's participants are invited to a back yard barbecue at the Martins'. We will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and soda; if possible please bring a dish to pass or chips or even a dessert. Please call the Martins to make a reservation.

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Events for 2010

 

May 31 Sterling Heights Memorial Day Parade

June 13 Cars and Stars (at Packard Proving Grounds)

July 11 G.T.S.C.A Picnic

August 21 Woodward Dream Cruise

December 18 G.T.S.C.A. Christmas Party

 

Schedule of Board Meetings

 

May 10 Tom and Gigi Gillingham

June 14 John and Gina Thompson

 

 

 

 

Attention GTSCA Members

Dues for 2010 should be paid now. The dues are $20.00 for an individual member and $5.00 for your spouse if she is a participating member. If you can’t make the next meeting please mail your dues to:

 

John Thompson

G.T.S.C.A. Calendar

 

 

 

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Memorial Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

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G.T.S.C.A. Picnic

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