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VBAC  Monthly Meeting Minutes

November 5,   2024

DiCiccos, Cedar & Nees, Fresno, CA

 

Attendance: 15

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Treasurer’s Report: Club balance is $7710.71. All bills paid.

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Pes. Jon welcomed new member Richard Colby, ’70 MGB

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Past events:

No VBAC attendees at Gathering of the Faithful (GoF) MG event in Folsom, CA

Jon reported on the All British Show in Danville, CA. Check out his write up in the Brit Marque and the VBAC website. Jon had purchased some great looking medallions for the club and presented one to the owner of a 1923 Morris Cowley Bull Nose that won Best in Show and 3 other awards at this show.

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Upcoming events:

Nov 9-10: Fresno Wine & Chocolate tour, western Fresno County. Meet at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at the Starbucks on Marks & Herndon.

After Jan. 1st, Jon is looking at some options for a social coffee gathering at Rare Earth Coffee. Stay tuned for time, date, and other details.

Vehicles for sale: Jon sent out some info on an MGA coupe in the Visalia area. Peter is looking into this car. Tom mentioned that his neighbor has an MG Midget for sale. Jon E-mailed some info on Nov. 6 pertaining to this car.

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Next meeting: Dec. 3, 2024 at The Old Spaghetti Factory. This is our annual Christmas Party Dinner. For this occasion, Jon & Jay have discussed having the Club pick up part of the bill for the meal (will not include alcoholic beverages). Jon will send out an E-mail as the event gets closer with all details.

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Michael Black mentioned a social event that VBAC members may be interested in: There will be a Valentines Day Dinner in February at the Manhattan. Michael will inform Jon of further details so club members will have further information in the near future.

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L. Zerwig/ Secretary

Oct. 1, 2024

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Piazza del Pane, Fresno, CA

Attendance: 14

 

Treasurer’s Report: Club balance is $7345.71. 10 exiting members not paid for this year.

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Pres Jon reported on the Scottish Games. Organizers have come to accept the VBAC as part of the festivities.

Jay, Dan, Peter, & Larry reported on the Ironstone Concours de Elegance. One minor FTP on the trip up. Between 300 & 350 vehicles present.

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Pres Jon mentioned the Lotus that he had sent out info earlier on. There is also a Jensen Healey for sale in the Madera area.

 

The last meeting of the Steering Committee was mentioned. A consideration is being made for additional organizations desiring financial assistance be considered by the VBAC. Martin is presently looking into a form for these organizations to have a means to apply. Jon Frame attended the Steering Committee meeting and mentioned that Idea Works in downtown Fresno would like to show their facility to the VBAC, probably sometime this spring. Jon is a member of the charitable donation committee. It is anticipated that this position will rotate on a yearly basis.

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Pres Jon has been working on the design of the Roundup shirt and a theme. The topic Jon mentioned is “The End of Jaguar after 91 years” in recognition that Jaguar will end its internal combustion engine manufacturing. Jon is striving to complete the design by November.

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Pres Jon has ordered the medallions discussed previously.

Upcoming events:

Oct. 20: All British Motor Show, Blackhawk Museum, Danville

Oct. 14-18: GoF West (Gathering of the Faithful), MG gathering, Folsom

Nov. 9-10: Fresno Wine & Chocolate Tour, western Fresno County

Next meeting: Nov. 5, DiCiccios at Cedar & Nees, 6:30 p.m.

Meeting adjourned ~ 8:45 p.m.

 

L. Zerwig/Secretary

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September 3, 2024

 

  • ​Round Table Pizza, Fresno

  • ​Attendance: 34

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  • Treasurer’s Report: Cub balance of $7370. Insurance has been paid. 52 renewals. Jay offered personal request for late payers to get their dues in.

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  • This meeting was the 33rd Anniversary of the VBAC. Jon highlighted a note from Kurt Lanse, a charter member of the club and driving force, concerning the history of the club. This history will be documented on the website as soon as other charter members have reviewed and added to it. Jon recognized Mike Splivalo, Dan Dunham, Terry Starr, Steve Phillips, Marty Hardison, Dave Van Rozenboom, and Kevin Molineaux as founding charter members. Jon presented to, in attendance; Mike & Kathyrn, Dan & Susan, and Terry & Joanie, gifts of appreciation.

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Upcoming events:

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  • Sept. 21: Scottish Games, Fresno (Everyone that has attended this event has enjoyed it, lots of fun & comradery). Important! Jon needs to know who is coming to this event by Sept. 14 due to parking considerations.

  • Sept. 22: Central Coast British Car Show, Oxnard (Old friend Kurt will probably be there)

  • Sept. 28: Ironstone Concours, Murphys. (Some VBACers going. Contact Larry if interested in joining the convey)

  • Also the 28: Reno British Car Show, Reno, NV. (Jon & Bill Van Deelan going to this one)

  • Oct. 5: Fallen Heros Car Show, 9/11 Memorial, Clovis

  • Oct. 20: All British Motor Show, Blackhawk Museum, Danville

  • Nov. 9 & 10: Fresno Wine & Chocolate Tour, Fresno area

 

  • Jon mentioned what might be a potential future fun event: The VBAC as a group activity roasting coffee @ Rare Earth Coffee.  A fee of $100 would be charged and 4 bags of coffee would be given. Stay tuned for further developments.

 

  • Next meeting location: TBA

 

  • Meeting adjourned ~8:45

 

L. Zerwig/Secretary

August 6, 2024


Red Caboose Restaurant, Sanger, CA


Attendance: 17


Treasurer’s Report: 48 paid members, ~30 to be renewed. $7900.00 in bank account


Pres. Jon recognized new members: Jeff Coleman, Doug & Zelda Wochna, Philip & Klina Oberti


Past activities: Dan reported on Vineyard Armenian Car Show, Larry reported on Munahoo Show (Auberry), Larry reported on NAMGAR GT-49.


Russ & Tammy introduced their guest, Bernie Rapaport. Bernie is a Porsche & British car enthusiast from Mariposa and is considering joining VBAC.


A charitable donation committee is being formed. The VBAC has contributed to the Central Valley Veterans in the past and will continue to do so. The committee is being formed to look at other organizations that could use some financial contributions. The committee will be formed from the steering committee as well as a member at large. Stay tuned for future details.


Members are encouraged to check out the bio page of the VBAC and add their info if interested. Members can provide their data and pics of their cars to Jon or, preferably, to Marty.
Check out the latest E-mail from Jon concerning cars for sale at present: ’72 MGB & ’79 MGB


Future events:
Aug. 10: Hot August Daze, Clovis (Jon & Ron Goodlad are going. Inform Jon if interested so club membership will be together)
Aug. 9-18: Monterey Car Week, Monterey; Aug 14: Little Car Show, Pacific Grove
Sept. 21: Scottish Games, Fresno (Jon will need a count of how many members are going to be at this event so the organizers & Jon can get the parking laid out. Please respond by Sept. 14)
Sept. 22: Central Coast British Car Show, Oxnard
Sept. 28: Ironstone Concours de Elegance, Murphys; Reno British Car Show, Reno, NV (Jon is planning on attending the Reno show)
Oct. 5: Fallen Heros Car Show, 9-11 Memorial, Clovis
Oct. 11-12: Hot Rod Nationals, Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno
Oct. 20: All British Motor Show, Blackhawk Museum, Danville. Hosted by Mini Owners of Amer.

Next Meeting at Round Table Pizza, 1st & Bullard, Fresno, Sept. 3

L. Zerwig/Secretary

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