Meeting Minutes
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Date: July 7, 2026
Meeting Location: Black Bear Diner, 1830 Arden Way, Sacramento - Called to order at: 7:02PM
Presiding over Meeting: Kelly Peters Number of Guests & Members: 38
Kelly opened the meeting by sharing a little about his interest in British cars. He bought his first- a 1963 Austin Healey, when he was in high school. He worked on his cars over the years. And here he is today!
Roll Call of Officers
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President: Kelly Peters |
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Vice-President: Dennis Flosi |
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Treasurer: Katie Costanzo |
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Secretary: Katie Owens |
Guests and New Members: None
Reading of the minutesfrom the last meeting held June 2, 2026. __X_ Approved as posted in June 2026 Oilspots. __Approved as amended
Roll Call:
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Editor: Pat Galvin |
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Regalia: Ed Cargile |
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Webmaster: Ken Montgomery |
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Historian: Bob Byers |
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Communications: Mike Rapoza |
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Dixon Chair: tbd |
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Legislative Update: Ken Freese |
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Grand Pooh-Bah: Kelly Peters |
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Welcome Wagon: Katie Owens |
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Parts Masters
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Austin-Healey: Jerry Costanzo |
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Jaguar: Glen Munson |
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Morris: TBD |
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Jensen-Healey: Liz Watkins |
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MG: Dennis Flosi |
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Triumph: Bob Byers |
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Rootes Group: Chuck Baker |
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Morgan: Tim Waller |
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Jensen Interceptor: Ken Freese |
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Treasurer’s Report: Katie Costanzo – We ended the month of June with over $13K. There was $800+ income from the show, regalia and dues. Expenses were about $2K due to show deposit fees for 2027, and the deposit for the December 2026 banquet. There is currently about $325 in the Messineo Fund. We continue to have money in our savings account too.
Correspondence: Dennis Flosi – Nothing to report.
Editors’ Report: Pat Galvin. We need content for the Oilspots so send in your projects, experiences and pictures. Pat will help edit your article and comments.
Ongoing items:
The Freese Legislative Update: Ken Freese – No new legislation to share. All prior bills shared with members have advanced through the legislature.
- AB1421 - The road usage charge, has moved to a Senate committee
- SB 069 Motor vehicle pollution control devices: aftermarket part, is in the Assembly appropriations committee
- AB1745 Fuel Tax bill – no changes
- AB1541 Low Rider special license plate passed the Assembly and is in the Senate appropriations committee.
- SB712 – Leno Law made it to the Assembly appropriations committee
Regalia Update: Ed Cargile. Ed announced we have some show shirts we need to move, so come take a look, and make a deal!
Welcome Wagon: Katie Owens – nothing to report.
May 17, 2026, Dixon Car Show: Kelly. We received 100% positive feedback from the folks who came. Thank you everyone for making the show a success.
For next year, we have booked the 4th Sunday, May 23, 2027. We are also looking ahead to the 2028 show, and we will meet with the fairgrounds people to secure a date. As reported, they do not want our show to be the weekend after Dixon May Fair, which is always Mother’s Day weekend.
Old Business
- Cars and Coffee – Mike Rapoza. Great turnout with about 19 cars, including 7 or so from the MG club. Thank you, Dave Lawson, for bringing the clubs together.
- Bon Air Brits by the Bay MG car show – Dennis Flosi. Great show in Greenbrae. Ken Fritz took a first place with his XK150 and Dennis’ MGB received a 2nd place!
Upcoming Events /New Business Kelly: There are opportunities to sponsor events and add new ones throughout the year. Let me know if you are interested or have an idea.
- Cars and Coffee Saturday July 11 – Mike Rapoza Mike can’t attend but Kelly will sub for him. Plan for it at 2340 Sunrise Blvd. in Gold River. Mike will send an email with location and details.
- September 12 Car Show at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center – Mary Hargrave. The “Classic Car
Plein Air Event” will begin at 4 :00 PM. Members showing their cars should arrive by 3:30 PM. The Center is on Gibbons Drive in Carmichael. They will serve light refreshments and wine. We are also looking at a nearby, good restaurant, (Seritella’s in Fair Oaks) to meet up for dinner after the event. There is a signup sheet tonight, so she can get a count of those planning to attend.
- Knights Foundry Tour in Sutter Creek. Kelly is connecting with the Foundry to arrange a tour
and is planning a lunch afterward. Bring your LBC or regular driver up to Sutter Creek. More info to follow.
- Foothill Drive on Saturday Aug 1– Pat Galvin. Pat is sponsoring starting in El Dorado Hills. We will leave early, have lunch in Volcano, and return. More info to follow in an email.
- Tech Session August 22 – Jerry Costanzo. The session will cover body work/ painting and start at 8:00 am. He will keep you posted via email.
Grand Poobah – Kelly Peters – no awards tonight
For the Good of the Club –
- The City of Rio Vista is holding their 4th annual Wings and Wheels on September 12, 2026. It is a fun show.
- Tim Waller organized & attended the Morgan meet up in Cambria. Great event with about 25 cars.
- Tim also has some British Whitworth tools to give away. See him after the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM
Next Meeting Date/Location: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Black Bear Diner, 1830 Arden Way, at 7:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Katie Owens, secretary
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