CENTRAL COAST CORSA
BUSINESS MEETING, SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2010
PRESENT: Bob Galli, Mike Thomas, Bill Marks, Zac Mathis, Don Hemwall, Ed & Charlotte Roberts, Jim Pennell, Alma Quesnel
The dinner meeting was held at the Pennell home followed by a meeting. Charlotte forgot to bring the minutes and treasurer report from April.
Several members attended the Spring Fling in Sacramento the weekend of April 30-May 2. Attendance was good and good representation in the car show. It was an enjoyable weekend.
Vair Fest 2011 was discussed in Sacramento and there was interest expressed. Request was made for another wine tasting event as at last event. Discussion of potential dates knowing that Wildflower Triathlon is the 1st weekend in May. Consensus to try for 3rd weekend in May depending on availability of the AARP building and the Lake Park. Suggest Bob O check on availability of the facilities. To get better attendance we need to do more advertising and earlier in the year. Suggestions to advertise in Fast Vair, Virtual Vairs, Corvair Center, Hemmings Magazine, and Drive Magazine as well as Communique. Mike also suggests a swap meet by club members at Vair Fest.
Jim P finally got his gold/black license plates and needs to get the car registered with them. The original plates need to be taken to the DMV when registering and it usually take 2-3 months to process.
Next meeting will be at Mike Thomas home. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.
Raffle held earning $13, with $5 going to attendance. David Chess name was drawn, missed $45.
Charlotte Roberts
Acting secretary
CENTRAL COAST CORSA
BUSINESS MEETING April 10, 2010
The meeting was held at the Gwynne’s and opened by President, Jim Pennell at 7:00 pm following a Potluck Dinner. In attendance were Jackie Chess, Bob Galli, Jeff/Betty Gwynne, Don Hemwall, Bill Marks, Jim Pennell, Ed & Charlotte Roberts, Chuck & Mary Kay Smith and Mike Thomas.
Treasurers Report: Jackie Chess
Beginning Balance: Checking account – $1,222.57, CD – $5,026.57
Income: $24.00 = $10 dues for Carroll + $14 raffle
Expenses none
Ending balance: checking – $1,246.57, CD – $5,032.62
Reviewed current CD @ 1.29%, due 9/8/10.
Correspondence:
A Corvair Spyder Convertible owner trying to determine if there are any surviving such vehicles produced after his 1964 that may also be roadworthy. We have no knowledge of any.
Old Business:
Newsletter committee: Corey, Hemwall, O’Brien, Thomas – Mike reported they have not yet set a meeting date (due to illness) but hope to soon.
The Wildflower Corvair Run March 21st was attended by Mike Thomas-’60, The Chess’s-’62, Don Hemwall-’63, Bill Marks-’64 plus Jim Pennell & Bob Galli. The group headed east on 58, to Shell Creek Road where many flowers were found & enjoyed. Different back roads were then traveled circling back to El Camino Real. Lunch was provided by Jim & Jean Corey at their home.
New Business:
The Spring Fling in Sacramento April 30-May 2nd will be attended by Don Hemwall, Bill Marks, Jim Pennell and Mike Thomas.
Vairfest is expected to take place April-May 2011 in Atascadero. Don Hemwall will look at local events & holidays in that time frame to assist setting a firm date. Activities of previous Vairfest‘s were reviewed for the benefit of our new members. Chuck Smith has experience barbecuing for large groups.
A Tech Session was presented by Bob Galli featuring Bob Ballew’s book ‘Powerglide Transmissions’.
Specifically discussed was Governors with copies of that chapter offered to all. This book was written in 2000 with great detail of how to do specific technical tasks. The book was never professional published but is offered for purchase. Jim Pennell will forward, via e-mail, where this can be purchased.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm. The raffle raised $28 of which $5 went into the attendance pot that is now $40 since Kristen Spencer was not in attendance.
Next meetings:
May 8th, 6:00 PM dinner potluck at Jim Pennell’s, 544 Stanton Road, Arroyo Grande
June 5th, 6:00 PM dinner potluck at Mike Thomas’s, 7475 Valle Ave., Atascadero
Respectfully submitted, Jackie Chess, Secretary/Treasurer
CENTRAL COAST CORSA
BUSINESS MEETING March 6, 2010
The meeting was held at the Weaver’s and opened by President, Jim Pennell at 7:00 pm following a Potluck Dinner. In attendance were Dave/Jackie Chess, Bob Galli, Bill Marks, Jim Pennell, Ed & Charlotte Roberts, Chuck & Mary Kay Smith, Mike Thomas & Don & Bev Weaver.
Treasurers Report: Jackie Chess
Beginning Balance: Checking account – $1,146.57, CD – $5,021.60
Income: $76- dues for Smith $12, Weaver $36 advance + $28 raffle
Expenses none
Ending balance: checking – $1,222.57, CD – $5,026.57
Old Business:
Newsletter committee: Corey, Hemwall, O’Brien, Thomas – Jim has spoken with each member but they have not yet set a meeting date. Mike Thomas will attempt to spur them on.
Corvair Run Sunday March 21st will be headed by Jim Pennell. 10:30 am leave from Santa Margarita Park, Highway 58 near El Camino Real & railroad tracks. The plan is to head east on 58, hoping to see Wildflowers at Shell Creek Road, taking different back roads and circling back to El Camino Real.
Lunch is expected to be at the Cow Girl in Atascadero just off El Camino Real, across from Rite Aid.
Jim has had no response to the suggestion for a list of specialty tools for exchange within the club.
New Business:
Jackie reviewed the club’s records obtaining agreement to destroy files more than 10 years old. The financial record of debits & credits will be kept from January 1986. Mike Thomas will consider the possibility of establishing an electronic record of newsletters (Bob Galli & the Weavers have many).
New member: Sean Carroll of Santa Maria joined us through Don Weaver as he recently purchased Don’s 1961 Lakewood. He is new to the Corvair World, would like to meet other Corvair owners and learn more. He was unable to attend this meeting due to previous plans.
Ed Roberts is having double hernia surgery 3/9.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm. The raffle raised $19 of which $5 went into the attendance pot that is now $35 since Zac Mathis was not in attendance.
The April meeting will be moved back 1 week due to Easter as will the May meeting due to the Spring Fling in Sacramento.
Next meeting:
April 10th, 6:00 PM, dinner potluck, location is at the Corey’s, 5195 Capistrano Ave. Atascadero, 464-0592
Respectfully submitted, Jackie Chess, Secretary/Treasurer
