In this issue (click on one or scroll down):
Activity Director's Commentary
Secretary's Report, "Meeting notes and Minutes"
Featured Article "Ducks in a row", presented by Niki Huckabee
President's Commentary
Message from our President, John Majalca Finally got in touch with Mrs. Sanchez at the Del Valle high school to
get an update on Luis Cabrera's well being. If ya'll will do a memory
rewind, he's the young man that had organized a car show to benefit Safeplace,
a charitable organization. Instead, he was ran over by a vehicle in
the course of putting up flyers in the Riverside Drive area. According
to Ms. Sanchez he's still in the hospital @ Brackenridge, Rm915. He
cannot speak but he can respond some what on a message board. Part
of his skull is missing because the Drs. had to go in and relieve the
pressure. A rehab place wanted $33,000 for the 1st month up front. His
parents do not have any insurance or anywhere close to that amount.
Ms Sanchez speculated that it might take a year or longer for hin to be on
his feet or even speak again. I mentioned to her that we would be
following his recovery and keeping him & his family in our prayers.
So if there's any "heathens" out there, it's time to learn a few prayers.
You never know when you might need'em yourself. Cut-Outs anybody? They sure make a cam come alive. Finally got a set put in my '32. At low speeds they're
kind-of sort-of loud. But at about 60/70 mph they're pretty tolerable.
You can even hear the stereo playing. See you on the street,John Message from our Activities Director, Dan Bowen There have been a few car shows in the month of April, but with the
Easter Holiday we had to cancel out a few of them. But Kay and I
along with many of the Club Members, we stayed on Congress Avenue and
watched all the Street Rods from around the country participate with
the Lone Star Round Up. Thanks to Ralph, he made arrangements for us to have a primed parking
space on So. Congress. It was a great time and everyone had fun.
A short note to let you all know that Bobby Marshall is in the hospital.
Bobby went to work one beautiful day on his Harley. He is a school
crossing guard close to his house. Bobby pulled the Harley out and
went to get off of it by putting the kickstand down. Well the stand
didn't lock in and the motor cycle fell with Bobby on it. He called
out for help and Maria and a passer by helped get it back up right.
Bobby rode it to work and then back home again. After getting it into
the carport Bobby started to walk to the house and fell down calling
out for help again. Maria called EMS and they took Bobby to South Austin
Hospital where he spent a few days. Then Bobby was moved to Brackenridge
for therapy and that is where he still is as of this writing. We all wish Bobby a fast recovery One more note, the young man from Del Valle who was struck by a
vehicle while putting up flyers about his Car Show for his Senior Project,
is still recovering. The Club sent $200 to help with his expenses.
I am heading to Pate and I will be there all week. I needed to get
this out to you before I left.
Dan Minutes from last meeting (March 5, 2009)
On April 2, 2009 the HCSR club met for dinner and meeting at Hang
Town Grill. President John Majalca called the meeting to order
@ 7:40 PM. Decision was made to draw 2 car drivers and 2 club
shirt wearers at the meetings.
Minutes from last meeting accepted as printed in newsletter.
Treasury balance was given. Treasurers report given and accepted.
Questions were raised-do we have an event to replace "Show-N-Go"?
Graham still has no word on possible show @ Buda. Randy Fletcher
suggested Dripping Springs area for car show. Randy will check
into it and report.
Dan proposed a postponement to our annual donation to charity/scholarship
until we have another money making event. Motion passed.
Motion made that the club donate $50 to Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary School
for their fund raising event to be held 04-03-09. Motion passed.
School located @ 13901 FM 969-Del Valle School District.
Car driver awards went to John Roberts and Dan Bowen; shirt awards went
to John Majalca and John Roberts.
Motion was made that we make a plaque [5x7] to be given at
Fredricksburg LSRRA car show in May. This would be a HCSR club choice
award. It was suggested that the Morrises have a get together at
their home on July 4th . . . . more on that later.
Next months meeting to be held at Marfe Gardens at 2408 U.S.183
S-- Lockhart Hwy. Meeting adjourned. Submitted, Mary Morris, Sec.
Respectively submitted;
May 7th. Drive Your Rod! Don't forget to wear your Club shirt, cap or jacket. We are
holding two drawings at meetings this year for members who
drive their cars with a prize of $10.00 and one other drawing if Club
clothing is worn to the meeting you can win $5.00. Do both and win both . . . .
Don't forget . . . Meet and greet every Saturday night
So, get your rod out and have some fun!
JohnActivity Director's Commentary
Secretary's Report, "Meeting Minutes and Special Reports"
Mary Morris, SecretaryNext Meeting Time and Place
Marfe Gardens
Dinner and Fellowship, 6:00 PM,
Meeting offically starts at 7:00 PM
2408 U.S. Hwy. 183 South
Regular Weekly Events
- Albertson's Parking Lot at The ' Y' in OakHill, 7:00pm
- North Cruise. last I heard they were meeting at IH35 and Hwy 79.
- New Cruise Nite in Buda, 6:00pm at Cabela's Front parking Lot, next to Cracker Barrel
Scheduled Events
March 27 Vintage Air Annual Customer Appreciation Day, Selma, TX
March 28th Hill Country WINE TOUR, Chevy Club invite
leave by 10.30am meet at the "Y" Poker run
April 17 Breakfast at Cracker Barrel
in Buda next to Cabella's 9:00 am
April 17th-18th Lone Star Round up, Expo Center
So. Congress Ave.
April 18 Smithville, Car Show, $5.00
9 to 11am, awards at 11:30am
Dennis, 512-784-1669
May 15-17 Fredericksburg, Tx. LSSRA State Run (Recommended)
June 13 23rd Annual Sulphur Creek Car Cruise at W.M. Brook Park, Lampasas, TX.
Registration at 9AM , Car Cruise through town at 4PM, BBQ dinner served at 5PM
Awards at dinner conclusion
Includes: Awards, Door Prizes, 50/50, Dash Plaque, T-Shirt, BBQ Dinner, Games
(Editor's note: Not sure if this has already passed)
Director of Activities, Dan Bowen:
"There's (was??) a drive in of rods at Riley's Tavern in Hunter, Texas for an
informal meet on Saturday, May 2nd, Riley's Tavern is "Texas' First After
Prohibition".According to the flyer, the informal meet begins at 2:00 pm
and food is served at 4:00 pm for $8.00 a plate. Two bands, "Chad Thomas
and the Crazy Kings" from 4-7 PM and "John Evans Band" at 9:00 PM. Proceeds
benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Association. All vehicles welcome."
"Informal meet starts at 2:00 PM but best to get there earlier.
Directions: Hunter is a about a 5-street town located between San Marcos
and New Braunfels. Head south on IH35, through San Marcos, and take Exit 196."
"Head West on FM 1102 for 1 mile and you're in Hunter. Turn left on House
Street and it is a loop that becomes J.C. Riley Street. Riley's is located
on its namesake."
"The event info and a map is available at Riley's Tavern