VBAC Monthly Meeting Minutes
Aug. 5, 2025
Red Caboose Restaurant, 5954 N. Academy, Sanger, CA
Attendance: 20
Treasurer’s Report: Jay reported a bank balance of $10,539.21. 42 people have renewed membership. We have a total of 81 members.
In Pres. Jon’s absence, VP Martin filled in and shared a card from Bruce Vlad and Faith Lamprey, the editors of British Marque Car Club News. They recently retired and ended publication after 35 years. Bruce & Faith recognized the VBAC as a Brit Marq Participant Club and wished all club members future success and best wishes.
A great time was had by the VBAC & Miata Club on the run to Ducy’s at Bass Lake. Check out the writeup and photos on the website. Thanks, Martin, for organizing this fun run!
Present & Upcoming Events:
-Monterey Car Week, 8/8-17, Monterey; 8/11 is the All-British Show, 8/11 Little Car Show, Pacific Grove
-So. Cal. MG Club Boots & Bonnets, 9/14, Autry Museum, Griffith Park, L.A.
-Scottish Games, 9/20, Kearney Park, Fresno. Inform Jon by 9/10 if attending (for club parking)
-CCBCC Show, 9/21, Oxnard. Dan is organizing a caravan. Contact him for further info.
-Ironstone Concourse d’Elegance, 9/26-27, Murphys. Jay organizing a caravan to this one.
-Reno British Motor Show, 9/27, Reno, NV
-Fallen Heroes Car Show, 10/4, Granite Park, Fresno
-All British Motor Show, 10/19, Blackhawk Museum, Danville
Also, Steve & Dr. Bill are planning on running their Minis at Buttonwillow on 9/13. Consider a trip to the Bakersfield area to show your support.
Meeting adjourned 8:00 p.m.
Next meeting on Sept. 2
L. Zerwig/Secretary
July 1, 2025
Diciccio’s Restaurant, 1530 E. Nees, Fresno, CA
Attendance: 22
Treasurer’s Report: Jay reported a bank balance of $9762.79. The club has a present membership of 79. Membership renewal is due in July. If using a check, please make the yearly dues renewal of $35.00 out to Valley British Auto Club; the bank has trouble recognizing VBAC. Roger Newton’s wife reported to Jay that Roger passed away in 2023. Club insurance to Hagerty is due in August for $351.00.
Pres. Jon recognized new member Paul Lebby.
Past Events:
Vineyards/Armenian Home Car Show: Dan reviewed the day’s activities. Pics & write up in Club Activities on website.
Tollhouse Market Drive: Martin & Gwen had an enjoyable drive for brunch @ Tollhouse Market
Clovis City College (BMW sponsored) Show: Dan reported a nice little show with knowledgeable auto enthusiasts. Dan won a ceramic coating raffle prize. Check out his E-type next opportunity
Upcoming Events:
Monterey Car Week, 8/8-17. 8/11 is the All-British Show, 8/13 is Little Car Show
Scottish Games, 9/20. Inform Jon by 9/10 if going (for club parking)
CCBCC Car Show, 9/21, Oxnard. Dan is organizing a caravan. Contact him for further info
Ironstone Concours d’Elegance, 9/26-27, Murphys
Reno British Motor Show, 9/27, Reno
Fallen Heroes Car Show, 10/4, Granite Park
Steering Committee Update:
Pres. Jon reported on 2026 Roundup plans.
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Flier created
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Awards categories updated:
Best Vintage (<1960)
Best Classic (1961-1985)
Best Modern (1986-2005)
Best Ultra-Modern (2006-present)
Best Sports Car (Peter Patriquin Memorial Award)
Most Distinctive
Participant’s Choice
President’s Choice
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New T-shirt design in preliminary stage. Nick is consulting w/ graphic artist.
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Roundup fee structure modified:
$30.00 entry fee for VBAC members
$35.00 for non-members
$20.00 for extra auto
$20.00 for motorcycle
$40.00 for day of entry (if space is available)
Meeting adjourned ~ 8:15 p.m.
Next meeting on August 5, Red Caboose Restaurant, Shaw & Academy, Sanger.
L. Zerwig/Secretary
May 6, 2025
Eureka! Burger, 7775 N. Palm Ave., Fresno, CA
Attendance: 15
Treasurer’s Report: At present the club has 81 members. With the $1600.00 donation to the Central Valley Veterans, the club balance is $9949.75.
Pres. Jon reported that Deb Riordan and the Valley Vets were extremely grateful for the $1600 donation. ‘Thank you’ letters have been provided to every donor.
Jon recognized Larry for getting the minutes and activity articles out to members every month. With the discontinuation of the British Marque, this information will go solely to Marty to be put on the website. Please keep in mind that all members are welcomed and encouraged to provide a write up and/or photos, no matter how big or small, to get to Larry for publication. This is the time of the year where different gatherings are happening on the same weekend, so if you attend, please share your experience with other members.
Upcoming events:
-Dixon Car Show & Swap Meet, Dixon; May 18th: Registration closed on May 4th. No registrations at the gate.
-European Auto Show, Clovis Community College Campus, Clovis; May 18th, 0900-1200; $20 per car. Registration deadline: May 17th
-Clovis Old Town Motorama, Old Town Clovis, Clovis; May 14-18; $35 early, $40 day of show. Various locations for the 5 days of activities: 14th - Summer Fox Brewing, 15th - Backyard Social Club, 16th - Crow & Wolf Street Party, 17th - Old Town Car Show, 18th - Hot Rod Shops Tours Further information at: hotrodcoaltion.com
-Selma Car Show, downtown Selma; Jun 1st. This show is being organized by 3 entrepreneurs from Selma in conjunction with Selma Unified School District and City of Selma. These guys have a goal of making this a yearly event with various marques of vehicles - foreign, domestic, exotics, classics, street rods, etc. They specifically reached out to the VBAC and hope to see us there. They are hopeful of getting 50 vehicles at the show, but the city has provided enough room for 150, if they come. They will provide our specific area, so it would be kind of neat if we could bring our banner along (similar to the Scottish Games). Larry to send out a flyer with added info.
-California Armenian Home Car Show, Fresno; Jun 27th, 11:00am-1:00pm. This show is a fund raiser luncheon and festivities for the residents. These folks are extremely grateful for seeing the vehicles. Most cannot drive anymore, but they have a lot of good memories when they see our classics.
Meeting adjourned ~ 8:15pm
Next meeting: June 3rd, 2025
L. Zerwig/Secretary
April 1, 2025
Yosemite Falls Café, 1455 Shaw Ave., Clovis, CA
Attendance: 22
Treasurer’s Report: 80 members at present, 2 new members joined this weekend. Club balance of $9676.84. A total of 88 vehicles registered for the Roundup. The club took in a total of $5687.00. Jay has details of sales, expenditures.
Pres. Jon reviewed the Roundup activities and thanked all who attended and participated. Jon received 7 responses back from the requested survey with mostly positive results. There was a 50-50 balance between locals and visitors. Jon and Martin reported they received a lot of good comments concerning the Roundup tour. A personal thanks to Jon Frame for the highlighted map/direction sheet he produced. The ‘Crank Off’ Demonstration created a lot of interest this year. Jon suggested a better introduction next year.
Jon covered the awards:
Best Vintage: Simon West, 1959 Jaguar Mk IX
Best Modern: Darrell Vincent, 2020 McLaren 720S
Best Unrestored: Ray Davis, 1923 Morris Cowley Bullnose (Jon presented a 100 yr. commemoration badge to Ray @ Blackhawk this past year)
Best Restored: Scott & Cathy Johnston, 1958 MGA Twin Cam
Best Jaguar: Ken Fritz, 1959 Jaguar XK 150 S
Participant’s Choice: Robert Ramsey (new member), 1961 Morris Minor Pick Up
President’s Award: David Langley, 1956 Jaguar XK 140 MC
Jon stated that the raffle prize that had the most interest this year (300 tickets for drawing!) was the portable grill, 2nd was Dr. Jay’s custom glasses. The least interest was the window tinting prize.
The last item of business was a heart-felt announcement by Jon on the passing of Peter Patriquin. Peter touched many of us in the short amount of time he was in the club. Rest in Peace, Peter.
Next meeting will be May 6 @ Eureka Burger, 950 Herndon, Clovis, @ 6:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned 8:10 p.m.