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Several of us went to the 'Cruisin at the Woods'. It was a fun show and very well run for a first time event. Hope they do it again next year. Thanks to Jeff & Sandra Martin for informing us of this show.
Some of us also went to possibly the last 'Trinty Drive-in' on 8/22. Not too many cars were in attendance; but it was still a nice evening.

Mike Francuck is involved with the first, 'St Raymond's Apple Festival and Classic Car Show' on Sunday, 9/21 at Freedom Hill Park in Sterling Heights from 1pm to 5pm. Mike's Band is performing on Friday, 9/19. Hope many of our members and friends can attend this event!

Our September event is the '22nd Annual Autofest' in Capac on 9/28. Larry Gietzen is chairing this event.

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On 10/5, our club event is the '24th Annual Fall Color Car Classic' at Independence Oaks County Park. Lou Schneider is chairing this event and could use our help parking cars.

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On October 11, we have a 'Fall Color Train tour'  headed up by John and Gina Thompson.

This event is on Saturday and is a color tour on the Southern Michigan Rail Road. Train leaves from 806 S. Evens, Tecumseh, MI promptly at 1:30 PM.  We will stop after the ride for a meal in Tecumseh. Cost for the train ride is: adults $15, seniors (age 65 and older) $12, youth (age 2-12) $9. Children under 2 are not allowed. Remember to dress for the weather (blankets and umbrellas are allowed).  Contact Gina or John Thompson to make arraignments to get on the sign-up sheet and pay the train fee. Latest date for adding individuals to the list of those attending is October 1st.

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GTSCA GENERAL MEETING
September 15, 2008

Opening: The meeting opened at 7:35 PM, 18 members were present.
Treasurer’s Report: Ed Kemp reported that the treasury balance was $975.20 with 37 members paid. A motion by John Thompson to accept the report was seconded by Bill Fisher and approved.

Meeting Minutes: Lou Schneider read the August membership meeting minutes. A motion by Bill Fisher to approve the membership meeting minutes was seconded by Gina Thompson and approved. Lou Schneider read the Board meeting minutes for September. A motion by Tom Fedolak to approve the minutes was seconded by Earl Harper and approved.

Corresponding Secretary: Earl Harper reported that he has the Rack and Opinion and Northern California newsletters. He discussed an article which stated that clubs are disappearing and other clubs are participating in fewer events.

Old Business:
Cruisin at the Woods: Jeff Martin thanked those who attended and said it was a successful event.
Freedom Hill Applefest: Mike Francuck reminded us that the St. Raymond’s Applefest Classic car show will be held at Freedom Hill Saturday, Sept. 21, 1:00 to 5:00 PM.
Sholz Auto Show: Larry Geitzen said the show will be held on Sept. 28 in Capac, I-69 at Capac Rd. He said it draws 1,200 cars, and only those who pre-register will get goody bags. He said they have trophies for 75 classes, and we will meet at the Big Boy on Van Dyke at 29 ½ Mile Rd. at 7 AM..
Fall Color Classic Show: Lou Schneider distributed flyers for the Oct. 5 show, 10:00 AM, at Independence Oaks Park, I75 to the Sashabaw exit, past DTE Theater. Proceeds will be used to benefit charities for the disabled. Earl Harper said to park by club with the GTSCA

Train Trip: Gina Thompson said that the trip is scheduled for October 11, leaving from Tecumseh, and will last 1½ or 2 hours.

available and we will eat dinner after the trip. Gina said she is buying tickets in advance, so please be sure to come.

New Business:
Christmas Party: Jim Snyder asked for a chairman for the December 6 event; Earl Harper volunteered to chair the event. Nancy Kemp recommended we reach out to a different organization with our gifts.
Raffle: Sandy Prout won $11.50 in the 50/50 raffle, and $5 in the name tag raffle.

Adjournment: A motion to adjourn at 8:05 PM by Bill Fisher was seconded by Mike Francuck and approved