March 2008

What a Disappointment!  I had to wait a few days before I wrote this newsletter since our last meeting because I was angry.

We have an event coming up, our "Show N' Go" and it is very close in time to be putting this on.
We had a VERY important meeting scheduled at a wonderful restaurant that was picked out and approved by you, the members.  Only 6 people showed up.  The room was reserved and the $50 charge was waived because I had used that restaurant in the past for other events.  At least two members had the courtesy to call and let me know they were not going to be there. If you don't care that much about the Club, YOUR CLUB, then I give up.

So now, what are you going to do to assist in getting this "Show N' Go" event moving forward?  Time is running out.

Are you going to attend, work the gate, help in the judging of cars, set up the area, sell T-Shirts, bring door prizes, get bags to use for Goodie Bags, get stuff to put into the goodie bags. sell 50/50 tickets, work registration, sell sponsors ads for the T-Shirts, clean up or WHAT ? ? ? ? We don't know because you weren't there .....

Or are you just going to say "Oh Yea, I'm a member of HCSR" and leave it like that and let a few others do all the work?

So, now that I let off some steam, here is what we need from you.  The Next meeting is going to be on Sunday April 6th.  The meeting will be held at the Sonic Building on Burleson Rd. (same place as last year).  We need to stuff the Goodie Bags and gather the door prizes from the members.  I will have the Club's Trailer there for storing them till the event.  This will take place at 2:00 pm on SUNDAY April 6th. 

Don would like to also have our Cruise that we tried to do in Feb. but was cancelled due to the weather?  SO at 10:00, April 6th we are to meet at the "Y" in Oak Hill and leave by 10:30AM for Wimberley.  We will cruise down Hwy 290 West to Dripping Springs where we will take Hwy 12 toward Wimberley.  Once in Wimberley we will enjoy the day looking at the sites and shopping in the town square.  Afterwards we will leave around noon and head to the Salt Lick for a Bar B Que Lunch.  From there we will depart for the Sonic Building for our planned meeting and bag stuffing.  Drive your Rod or everyday car, but come and support the efforts we went to in making these plans.

If you can't or don't want to attend the cruise, then meet the rest of the Club at the Sonic Building at 2:00pm. on SUNDAY April 6th. "Show N' Go"

Minutes of the HCSR meeting, March 6, 2008

Cannoli Joe's Restaurant

The meeting was called to order at 7:50 (we were hoping for more members to show up) by President, Don Sevall.  Six members were in attendance.

There was favorable response to the electronically sent newsletter. The "Show N' Go" event scheduled for May 3rd was the featured item of discussion.  We are running out of time for planning so we all were encouraged to do our part to make this event successful. 

As a summary of areas of planning and preparation:

• Advertising:  Being handled by Robert Morris
• T-shirts: Robert is soliciting prices for printing. We need sponsors for the shirts!
  • The sponsors must be known by the next meeting date in order to get the names on the shirts.
  • Everyone needs to contact any merchants, friends or neighbors who may possibly be interested in supporting this event and getting lots of advertising for $100!!!
  • Each sponsor will receive two t-shirts.
  • Please collect the $100 sponsorship money and let me know ASAP (and no later than April 6th) all sponsor names.
  • We need these sponsors to help off-set the expense of this event!
  • I reported that last year we had only 7 sponsors and in previous years we've had on average 12 sponsors.
• Flyers:  Anne Phares has had the flyers printed and these were distributed to the members present.
  • It is very important that we get these out as soon as possible.
• Dash Plaques & Trophies:  Dan Bowen has ordered these.
• Goody Bags:  Another area that help is desperately needed!
• We need items for the goody bags!  It was suggested that we prepare just 100 bags to be given to the first 100 attendees.  This means we need stuff for 100 bags!
• Bags:Dan will get bags from Sonic, now we all need to contribute stuff to put in them!
  Contact businesses, banks, etc.  for any goody bag items available and bring to the goody bag stuffing gathering to be held on Sunday, April 6th.
• Door Prizes:  It was agreed that the club will contribute $100 towards door prizes which will be bought prior to the event. 
• All members need to bring at least two items to be used as door prizes.
  Bring these to the goody bag stuffing event on Apr. 6th.  (Need ideas for door prizes???
• Call Dan 963-5515) Sunday, April 6th Cruise and Goody
• Bag Stuffing Extravaganza!  Dan Bowen will coordinate a cruise beginning at the "Y" in Oak Hill.
  • Meet at 10:00 to depart at 10:30AM
  • The plan is to cruise to Wimberley, spend a little time there shopping and enjoying the area.
  • Then cruise over to the Salt Lick for lunch.
  • From there we will cruise to the Sonic Drive-In Headquarters off Burleson Road in Southeast Austin for our goody bag stuffing.
  • In case of rain, we will meet at the Sonic Headquarters at 2PM for pizza and the stuffing party!
  • Please bring lots of goodies for the stuffing and for door prizes!

 

 Ralph Saucedo won the prizes for wearing his club shirt.  No rods were driven.  The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30. Respectfully submitted, Kay Bowen, Secretary/Treasurer
 
 

Up coming Events

• March 7 - 9 and April 4 - 6, ROCKIN' ROD WEEKEND Fredericksburg Event Center
• March 16, Sunday Show at Leon Valley Car Show in Sa n Antonio
• April 6, 2008 HCSR MEETING Sonic Head Quarters
• April 20th. Bluebonnet Cruise, Burnet, Texas. 
• April 23 - 27th PATE SWAP MEET Texas Motor Speedway
• May 16 - 18, LSSRA State Run, Pre 49' Lady Bird Park, Frederickburg
• "Show N' Go"

Next Meeting

• April 6, 2008
  Sonic Head Quarters on Burleson Rd. South of Ben White East of IH 35. 
  Meeting starts at 2:00 pm After Cruise.
  
  Come to the meeting with your Rod.   Don't forget to wear your Club shirt, cap or jacket and reap the benefits that are in store for all who do
   
   

  2008 Officers:

  President:	Don Sevall
  Vice President:	Zack Graham:
  Treasurer & Secretary:	Kay Bowen:
  Activities Planner:	Dan Bowen:

  
   
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