June

By the time the newsletter comes out, our show will be over with and packed away for another year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for all your hard work to pull this show off. As I write this, the weather forecast is calling for possible showers, we hope for the best, but it is something we have no control over. I sit here listening to the radio about fuel costs, which I’m sure is on everyone’s mind these days, how oil has now hit $140.00 a barrel and they are forecasting we could see $7.00 a gal by fall. Friends, I’m afraid this will not be over anytime soon. Our hobby has gone through times like this in the 70’s, the energy crisis. We will scrimp here and there; carpool etc., just to save a little to buy the “golden nectar” for our toys. I can remember as a kid, when money got tight, supper consisted of hot dogs and Kraft macaroni & cheese. And I look back now and think of those as good times, even though it didn’t seem like it. We will endure it this time also. Hopefully, our country will become a little more self-sufficient, so we do not have to depend on foreign oil so much.

I would like to welcome new members, Sam and Marissa Andolina to our fold. There is more information about their classics further in the newsletter.

Our next meeting will start out at the Sodus Lighthouse with a picnic and meeting to follow at Ron and Alice Bill‘s house. Be sure to contact Angela Sablosky with what you are bringing. We may even have a report on the car show ready.

I will close now. Susanna is calling from the kitchen for me to fire up the grill. I’m having a red and a white tonight.

Lee and I had a chance to talk with Sam and Marissa at dinner after the last meeting. Lee and Marissa both grew up in Spencerport and went to the same schools - different years, but they knew alot of the same teachers. So they hit it off pretty well.

Finger Lakes Classic Chevy Club

Minutes for June 14^th, 2008

Called to order @ 4:28 pm

Location: Caledonia – Show Field, Tom Whal’s – Avon

Attendance: Fred Cassin, Joe & Judy Baran, Jean Fornataro, Lee & Claudia Manchester, Larry & Susanna Heins, Linda Tefft

Guests: Sam & Marissa Andolina joined us at Tom Whal’s for dinner.

Last month’s meeting minutes for May were published online.

Motion to accept the minutes as published made by Fred and Seconded by Joe.

Treasurer’s report: Motion made by Jean to approve, seconded by Fred. We now have 41 sponsors for the car show. Minor expenses to Bill and Claudia for postage and paint – approved to pay by all. The balance is due for the trophy’s this coming week.

President’s Corner: No comments this month.

Correspondence: Rueben Brown Car Show – June 22^nd, Ralph Wilson Stadium

July 27^th Tow of Cambria Car Show – Sanborn, NY, Niagara Community College

Saturday, August 9^th – Car Show at GT Sports Park on North Greece Rd. (Note this is the same day as the club picnic at the Manchester’s)

Committee reports: Car Show – We feel like we may be understaffed this year. Discussion regarding canceling the car bashing. Motion made by Lee to forego it this year, seconded by Jean, all approved.

We will have Glen’s trailer, canopy, and generator. We are still looking for other canopy’s if anyone has one.

Lee will buy tickets for the 50/50 draw. There are a few left from last year too. If there are leftovers we can either take them back or save them for next year.

We have 15 pre-registered cars and 7 vendors.

Goody bag stuffing will be at the Manchester’s on Tuesday, June 17^th. The club will buy pizza for all.

We can meet at the Town & Country Restaurant for breakfast before the show.

Old Business: The Street Machine’s Car show was well attended last week – about 500 cars. They did a flyer for the goody bags with the sponsor’s names. Some of our sponsor’s felt like we did not give them enough recognition, so we have done this for our sponsors and it will be ready for the bags on Tuesday.

New Business: No new business

Next Meeting: Sodus Point Lighthouse & Museum – July 12^th – Please call Angela S. @ 392-3841 with your dish to pass. The lighthouse tour is at 3:00 pm picnic to follow.

Saturday, August 9^th will be a picnic at the Manchester’s house – around 3:30 pm. Bring a chair and a dish to pass. Please RSVP to Claudia @ 392-9050

Tech nights: The engine is in the El Camino. Lee is putting a new radiator in the 56 Chevy. This Tuesday will be the Goody bag stuffing, so no Tech Night.

Meeting ended about 4:50 pm, cruised to Tom Whal’s to eat.

50/50 winner – no drawing

Attendance winner – no drawing

Minutes taken and typed by Claudia Manchester, Treasurer.