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General Meeting Galt Strokers
Oct 20, 2005

Location: Ray Electric, Galt Ontario

 In attendance: Andy Marsh, Bob Dykeman, John Galbreith, Larry Ray, Harold Dale, Bob Whitley, Bob Drew, Warren Grimm, Skip Matheson, Dave Beattie, Grant Hughes, Gary Thede, Paul Cassel

Chairman Harold Dale thanked Larry Ray for hosting the meeting and called the meeting to order at 7pm with 13 members in attendance.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Andy Marsh reported we had $2,066.71 in the Bank and $14.00 in petty cash.  As well the club has an inventory of 7 T-shirts and 5 bumper plaques.

 Three Items were on the agenda

1)    What do we want to do as a club?

2)    Do the club members desire to hold another BBQ?

3)    Do the members desire to open the club membership to others. 

CLUB EVENTS

On the question of What DO We Want to do as a Club…. Warren Grimm suggested the possibility of a Bus tour and offered 3 suggested destinations and costs.

1)    Detroit for the Woodward Dream Cruise in August.  Based on 3 different coach sizes ranging from 32 to 57 passengers, the cost per head for the bus only ranged from about $110 – 85

2)    Louisville KY for the NSRA Street Rod Nationals again based on bus sizes prices ranged from about $150 – 120 per head

3)    Carlisle PA for the Spring or Fall Carlisle Automotive Fleamarket and car show/sale.  Costs were estimated to be the same as the Detroit trip.

 The above does not include meals, lodging or bridge/highway tolls.

 Warren said he felt by soliciting participation from other area clubs.  A brief discussion followed however no motion was tabled 

ANOTHER CLUB BBQ

On the 2^nd agenda item regarding holding another summer gathering BBQ there were two general suggestions.  1) The Strokers hold a Stroker event opening attendance to other car club members and former members. 2) Strokers hold the first of a proposed annual BBQ event inviting other clubs from the area to host subsequent annual events.

 Little support was offered for the 2^nd suggestion so a motion was tabled by Harold Dale

MOTION by Harold Dale

Moved by Harold that the Galt Strokers hots an event in 2006 held at a local Cambridge facility and tickets will be limited to the size of that facility.

 The motion was seconded by Bob Dykeman and a for the most part positive around table discussion followed with many interruptions.

 A vote was called on the motion by Chairman Harold. The motion passed receiving unanimous support.

OPEN CLUB MEMBERSHIP TO OTHERS

The final agenda item was that of discussing the possibility of opening the club membership to others truly interested in the promotion of Street Rods and Vintage/Classic/Muscle Cars. 

A round table was held:

Harold Dale:  
Was in favour with two members required to sponsor new proposed members

Bob Drew:     
pointed out that very little rod building is going on anymore and question what the club may have to offer new members

Warren Grimm:  
felt the proposed structure would be boring to outsiders who were keen builders

Skip Matheson:  
Could find prospects at the proposed BBQ next summer

Dave Beattie:     
Felt we would need a club house – ed: much yelling and screaming NO NO followed

Grant Hughes:    
very important to bring in new members.  We also need to be more positive in our goals and not think failure of some goals.

Gary Thede:       
Just likes to enjoy the camaraderie with members

Paul Cassel:       
Supported the idea but felt that based on a social club there would be very few takers.

Andy Marsh:       
Was wondering why anyone would want to join.

Bob Dykeman:   
Club will die if we don’t open it up

Larry Ray:          
Wants all original club members to show their support by contributing $5.00 to become charter members.

MOTION by Larry Ray

Moved by Larry Ray that the Galt Strokers Car Club officially be reformed with each original member being eligible with all new members requiring at least 2 sponsors and on acceptance pay a $5.00 initiation fee.

Larry’s motion was seconded by Paul Cassel, a vote was called and the motion carried with unanimous support.

NEW BUSINESS

Election of Officers

The floor was opened for general discussion and any new business.  It was felt that we should open Nominations for an elected Executive.  The following nominations were made

Warren nominated Paul Cassel as Secretary – 2^nd Andy Marsh - accepted

Warren Grimm nominated Harold Dale for President – declined

Warren Grimm nominated Bob Drew for President – declined

Larry Ray nominated Warren for Pres 2^nd Harold Dale – accepted

Harold nominated Andy Marsh for Treasurer, 2^nd Skip – accepted

Bob Dykeman nominated Larry Ray for VP, 2^nd Bob Whitley – accepted

 Nomination will remain open until the November dinner meeting 1^st week in November with date and time to be confirmed by Andy marsh

Surplus Norwell Prints

Motion by Skip seconded by Larry Ray that the club purchase the two remaining Norwell prints of the Reunion Logo from John “Skunk” Galbreith and that the Treasurer be authorized to pay John $120.00

                   CARRIED

Motion to Adjourn made by Harold at 9pm

Paul Cassel, recording secretary

 Sunday March 13, 2005-11:10am

In attendance: Warren Grimm/Bob Drew/Larry Ray/Harold Dale/Paul Cassel

Warren Grimm - Ideas
Two Men, visit each club to present idea, Golden Triangle Car Club Association, all above clubs were members. Planning committee one rep for each club to attend, with a mandate for an annual summer picnic host club to put on.

Car Clubs:

1. Road Rajahs - Larry Ray
2. Tyrods - Larry Ray
3. Highway Men - Paul Cassel
4. Drifters -
5. Motor Lords -
6. Piston Pushers - Warren Grimm
7. Shifters - Paul Cassel
8. Escorts - Paul Cassel
 

• Re-organize Stroker's 2005, put in charter members!

• Send letter to clubs

• Bob Drew- brought up that we are not in favor of $1,500.00 to food bank!  This issue is dead!

• Paul will set up Galt Stroker's yahoo chat site to test forum.

• The Stroker's founding members for 2005 are as follows:
  $25.00 collected by Warren Grimm

Larry Ray
Warren Grimm
Harold Dale
Bob Drew
Paul Cassel

• Paul talked about vonnage.ca

• Warren to set up mission statement!

• Tentative breakfast meeting for Strokers will be May 7, 2005 Saturday 9:00 to 12:00 at the Preston Legion.

• Warren Grimm to write a letter and send to all former members to see if interested in breakfast meeting.

Meeting-Ray Electric Ltd-August 19, 2004-7:00pm

Attending: Paul Cassel, Wayne Mathieson, Harold Dale, Dave Beattie, Gary Thiede, Bob Drew, Larry Ray

Larry Ray- discussed whether we should order more shirts and hats, they must be ordered in August. Decided to order additional 48 T-shirts white with purple lettering/ black crankshaft logo

5 XXXL
5 XXL
15 X Large
13 Large
10 Medium

Note: Warren wants 2 XL- Larry Ray and Skip shall meet and order

Paul Cassel discussed guests again-See attached list below

Discussion on plaques- Dave Beattie has taken over, he has taken his plaque in as a sample- mould is made and will say “Reunion 2004” on the bottom.

Next meeting will be on Sunday, September 12, 2004 at Dave Beattie’s ranch at 1:00pm to discuss the layout and tent location.

Discussion on tickets- Larry Ray to order 500 tickets-Breakfast/pig roast/corn roast/entry to be on bottom- See release forms to sign- brought up by Gary Thiede- See sample- yes- Larry Ray to revise and run 100 copies of form.

Larry Ray to call Ron Wheeler Re: Spoons/Forks-called and spoke to his wife-she will get all of the stuff.

Larry to get prizes for golf from CTC- yes

Warren will bring 2 or 3 tents

Warren is arranging the pig roast and spit. Person doing BBQ to get free pass, hat & t-shirts

Dave Beattie will supply corn roaster and corn

Warren can supply a propane corn roaster.

Two outhouses are to be delivered Friday-put in front of shop-to the right of the door. Larry to call to confirm rush delivery of 1 extra toilet & pump out if necessary

Warren suggested that we ask Tom Drummond from Piston Pushers to attend

Larry Ray discussed with Bob Drew about inviting Peter Scott to the reunion and he agreed that he should be invited.

Warren suggested that August 28-Surchurs hold a reunion at Campbellville; bring salad or desert-no cost to attend

Skip reported the he contacted Murray Rowsell and he will not attend and Keith Rowsell will not attend.

PROPOSED LIST OF INVITED GUESTS

Meeting-Dave Beattie's-July 22, 2004-7:45am

Attending: Paul Cassel, Wayne Matheson, Harold Dale, Dave Beattie, Al Howlett, John Galbraith, Bob Drew, Larry Ray/ Andy Marsh, Jim Dando

1. No response from Old Autos-Call re: letter.  Skunk will follow up

2. Invitation is okay now with a few suggested changes being added

3. Mailing-who is going to do it! Paul will do it!

4. Breakfast $5.00 extra in advance

5. Harold will check into breakfast & look after list/name & tags/guest book

6. Hats & shirts are $10.00 each. Samples were shown at meeting

7. Al Howlett to call the lady who has the original timing clocks & see if we can get them on loan for reunion

8. BBQ- Dave and Jackie Beattie as well as John Corbett's daughter (Jane), will look after registration.

9. D.J will be here to set up equipment at 1:00-1:30 to use PA & Music

10. Signage-Skip will provide 2 Signs and Dave Beattie will provide a sign at the entrance.

11. Paul Cassel will put map for legion on Website and in invite

12. Al Howlett will also MC the BBQ

13. Larry will call Ron Wheeler Re: Forks/supplies for BBQ

14. Larry will get prizes for games (CTC)

15. Skunk will contact Drumbo tent & see about at tent/ Skip will contact Gord Goddard Re: Tents (see 19 re Bob Dykmen tents)

16. Placques will not be ordered until orders are in.

17. No women at breakfast (Men Only)

18. Guests-Can come but will pay full amount! Dave Beattie wants to limit the number of people 100 is okay, but above that will create problems. Need to confirm outhouses to handle 100 people

19. Bob Dykeman will provide 1-10X18 & 2-8X8 pop-ups/tents

20.  Larry will call Warren & discuss Tents/Spit/Corn roast

Next meeting Thursday August 19, 2004 Ray Electric Ltd @ 7:00pm

 

June 24th Minutes

Present: Harold Dale, Bob Drew, Dave Beattie, Paul Cassel, Andy Marsh, Jeff Ditner, Al Jones, Al Howlett, Gord Goddard, Don Wheeler, Warren Grimm.

1) The website is at http://galtstrokers.com . 2 sheets were given out to all of the members present, we went over all of the items and here are the following changes:

2) Warren Grimm said that he could get 100 T-shirts and 100 hats for $1,500.00 taxes in. The T-shirts are white shirts with red letters and will say Strokers Galt-red. Bob Drew is to work with Warren Grimm on the T-shirts and Andy Marsh will be the treasurer and Larry Ray will consign.

3) The DJ will set up @ 1:00-2:00pm and we can use the stage mike for any and all announcements.

4) We need volunteers to do the following:
1. Set up tents
2. Meet and set up the portable Johns
3. Pop, chips, coolers, ice
4. Prizes
5. Heads for spark plugs and 2 spark plug sockets

5) The next meeting will be held at Dave's ranch on the last Thursday in July 22, 2004. You will turn right on Shellard and it is the 4th farm on the left hand side.

 

Next Meeting July 22nd Dave Beattie's

1st Meeting

April 21, 2004

Present: Ron Wheeler, Gary Theide, Warren Grimm, Larry Ray, Bob Drew, Al Howlet, Gord Goddard, Wayne Mathieson, John Galbraith, Bob Dykeman.

 

1) A discussion was held and it was felt that a fee should be charged of $15-25 per person and that corporate sponsors should be sought to cover mementos for all who attend. Warren Grimm, Larry Ray and John Galbraith volunteered to donate.

2) It was decided that 2 portable toilets would be required for the day- Dave Beattie to find costs.

3) It was decided and suggested by Dave Beattie that we should rent a tent, following this Bob Dykeman agreed to provide 1-10X20-tent, 2-10X10-canopy.
Also per telecom 4/23/04 Warren Grimm will supply at least 2 tents.

4) Dave Beattie suggested that he could get corn from his neighbors and supply a roaster and Warren Grimm also said that he could supply corn and a roaster.

5) Dave Beattie mentioned that he talked to Roy Butler (Custom Aluminum Foundry) and they could provide the original aluminum plaques for $18-20 ea in small quantity. Warren Grimm can provide the same through Ron Turner for $30.00 ea based on a quantity of 20 units.

6) Dave Beattie mentioned that his daughter and Jean Corbet have offered to help out in any way during the day.

7) It was discussed and recommended by "Skip" that we should consider a 'DJ' for that day instead of a 'blues' band- Skip is a very good friend of Hal Tilley's and he will discuss this with him.

8) A discussion on games was held with the following suggestions:

1. Eggs Race

2. Spark Plug Changing Contest

3. Tug-Of-War

4. Balloon Toss

9) A tentative schedule and budget is to be prepared by Larry Ray and email sent to all members by Harold Dale/Bob Drew with a list of members and to ask for help finding the few remaining members.

10) Warren Grimm is to get prices for tee shirts/hats/plaques

11) Bob Dykeman offered to donate tools for prizes/draws

12) The revised date is September 18, 2004, as Warren Grimm will supply Pig/roaster/corn/roaster/2 people to cook pig and tents.

13) Next meeting is scheduled for May 27, 2004 @ 7:00 at same location.
 

May 27th Minutes to follow

One of the organizing committee meetings at Ray Electric
(L-R) Bob (Screwy) Drew. Larry Ray, Warren Grimm, Dave Beattie, Gord Bartlett, Wayne (Skip) Mataeson, Al Howlett, Al Jones, Absent taking photo Paul Cassel

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