September Minutes

The Edmonton & Area 567 Club September meeting minutes

      Start @ 7 p.m   New West Hotel Conference room   16 members present

The members welcomed a new member Terry Olander & the Interm Prez. Jim K. reviewed the August minutes, the minutes were then accepted by all members present.

The club account was presented by the club treasurer and it reflected on the outcome from the Show n Shine.. The account is in excellent standing & the report was accepted by all members present.. A “breakdown” on the Show N Shine costs and results to be discussed at the October meeting..

The 19th Annual Bowties vs the World:

We held the event on August 24 @ the NAPA Auto parts store at 111 Ave/173 St. The total number of entrants that entered was 126, that was the third best entrant count in the 19 yrs. that we have had this event.. The award results are posted on the club’s website along with some event photos.. We generated close to $ 2600.00 for our charity fund after all the Bills have been paid.. Next year’s event date has not been selected as of yet BUT we know it will be held in late August 2020..

The members are asked to select on the October meeting which Kid’s charities that the funds will be donated to.. Combine the spring swap meet “take” & the $$$ from the Show n Shine, we should be able to donate over $4600.00 to our selected charities.. The charity and amount to each selected charity to be decided..

Calendar Photo shoot:

This will be held at Dawson’s Motors on Sept.8/2019.. Jim has a list of 13 members interested to bring out their “rides” for this. The photographer is Mr. Ray Johnson from Millet and we have numerous ladies interested in appearing for the “shoot”.. Norm M. to pursue the sponsors for the 14 month calendar.. Plan is to have 1000 printed @ $10.00 each.. All monies generated will be directed to our Kid’s fund “pool”..

Edmonton Civic Employees Mini car show:

We have been asked to participate in a Mini car show along with members from the Edmonton Street Rod Association on Sept. 27 @ the Nova Hotel.. This will be between 11:00 a.m till 1 p.m approx.. A seven course meal will be provided by the Retirees to all members that bring their vehicles out..

Swap meet info:

The club will be attending the Capital Region Swap meet in Stony Plain on Sept.28, Along with our booth there will be several club members participating.

October 12 sees the Club at the “Quick Times” Swap meet in Red Deer…

Early discussion on our own Swap Meet to be “touched on” at October meeting…

Club is seeking New Minute recorder:

Bernie M. has “stepped” aside from his position & the club is now seeking a member to record our minutes at each meeting..

Annual Christmas gathering:

This year’s Club Christmas dinner is to be discussed at the October meeting..

Parts For Sale or needed:

Norm. M is looking for a Tri-5 body for a stock car or mud racer project.

Jim K. has a rear window for a ‘55/’56 sedan and a couple pair of BBC valve covers up for grabs, they are in black, one pair is ‘embossed’ with the word Chevrolet and the other pair has a Chevy Bowtie on each cover..

50/50

The winners of our monthly draw were not recorded, SORRY ‘bout that !!

Meeting ended at 8:10 P.M               Next meeting is October 2/2019 at the New   West Hotel conference room located @ 151 St/111 Ave ..

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