Meeting Minutes
Club bylaws require review and approval of the meeting minutes from the previous meeting. Please take the time to review the minutes so they can be voted on at the next general meeting.
Date: October 7, 2025
Meeting Location: Pete’s Restaurant and Brewhouse - Called to order at: 7:00 PM
Presiding over Meeting: Dave Underwood Number of Guests & Members: 28
Roll Call of Officers
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President: Dave Underwood |
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Vice-President: Pat Galvin |
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Treasurer: Katie Costanzo |
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Secretary: Katie Owens |
Guests and New Members:
Randy Voss, 1958 MGA and Ed Carlisle, 1971 TR6
Reading of the minutes from the last meeting held September 2nd, 2025. _X Approved as posted in the October 2025 Oilspots. __Approved as amended.
Roll Call:
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Editor: Kim Mercer & Pat Galvin |
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Regalia: Dale Nichols |
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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: Zack Rockwell |
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Morris: Bruce Blair |
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Jensen-Healey: tbd |
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MG: Robert Rinker |
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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 – Not present. Report deferred.
Correspondence: Pat Galvin - none
Editors’ Report: Pat Galvin. Thanks for sending in the photos and articles; they made for a great issue.
Ongoing items:
- The Freese Legislative Update: Ken Freese – not present
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- Regalia Update: Dale Nichols – Dale shared hats ($20), Men’s t-shirts ($30) and polos ($40) in various colors. He also has license plate frames and grill badges. Please go to the website to order regalia; lots of items there.
We still need a volunteer to manage the Regalia. Dale is stepping down after the Show in May and is happy to train anyone interested.
Zack R. recommended that members consider taking the Regalia . Dale has really organized it so it’s fairly easy to do. And it’s a great way to get to know members
- Welcome Wagon: Katie Owens - There have been 7 new members since the last meeting.
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- May 17, 2026, Dixon Car Show: Pat Galvin. The field is rented. We are right on schedule.
Old Business
- August Reno Car Show: Zach R reported that it was the third year for this show. There were about 100 cars there. Great weather.
- September 17, 2025, ARC Auto Tech Grand Opening/UBSCC Plaque: Pat Galvin. ARC spent $58 Million on the new building that also houses 48 welding stations, a Makers Lab, and mortuary sciences. In honor of our Club’s contribution, they made a plaque in our honor to hang in the building. We will be seeking donations for us to sponsor next year's award and end of year event.
- September 13th Carz n Coffee: Mike Rapoza. Next will be in November.
- September 13th Delta Drive: Steve Rudy. Met up at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course parking lot for a 10-10:30 start. It was a 2-hour drive through the Delta ending in Rio Vista for lunch. Great event.
- September 20th Destination type Picnic Rally: Dave Underwood - The weather cooperated. We had 18 cars and drove to the Sobon Estate Winery near Plymouth starting at the Folsom Crossing/Folsom Auburn Rd Parking lot. Most of us did the wine tasting, some purchased a bottle or few. The picnicking facilities and museum that were also enjoyed.
- September 20th Mediterranean Festival – Zack R.– Unofficial event at the Holy Virgin Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in West Sacramento. Zach worked at the bar; glad to see Katie and Kyle O. there enjoying the food and music.
- September 26-27th Ironstone Concours - Pat. No report.
- December 2nd Christmas Banquet: Pat Galvin – Mark your calendar. It is confirmed to be at Cattlemen’s in Rancho Cordova. We will send the menu choices along with your membership dues reminder. The cost for dinner should be around $30-$35 with the club helping with costs.
- Upcoming Events /New Business
- Officer Nominations and vote: Dave – Nominations are open for 2026. Dave will not continue as President next year. And Pat will not serve as Vice President.
Zack nominated Dale N. for President but Dale declined. There were no other nominations for President and none for Vice President. Members nominated Katie Costanzo for Treasurer. Katie Owens volunteered to continue as Secretary; no additional nominations were received. We will take additional nominations in October and vote at the November meeting.
Please contact a board member if you are interested in an officer position.
- October 11th Rally: Dennis Flosi – There is a signup sheet tonight. We will meet up at 9 AM in Woodland, and drive through Winters, Pleasant Valley, Green Valley, and Berryessa. Lots of curvy roads; a driver’s run. Details to follow.
- October 25th Halloween Rally – Bob and Sherry Byers. The Byers and Sawhills are sponsoring the Halloween Rally. This is always fun. Wear a costume or not! There may be prizes to be won!
Meeting at 9:00am at the El Dorado Transit Park and Ride – 4640 Post Street. Will be fun drive; curvy roads perfect for our LBC’s. There will be an email with more information, and please RSVP and see the signup sheet.
- November 8th Cars & Coffee – Mike Rapoza – will be at Bill’s Donuts in Granite Bay.
- November 30th CAM Tree Trimming Event – Dave – 1:00 – 3:00 set up; 3:00 – 4:00 cocktails, 4:00 onward dinner potluck. If you are interested, please see me after the meeting for details.
- California Auto Museum – Dave: Explained we have supported the Museum and usually contribute to their fundraising. After discussion, both of the following items were voted on and passed:
- $150 Membership Renewal
- $1,500 Donation
Grand Poobah not present
For the Good of the Club –
- Bruce Wiltse passed away on July 21. His wife, Anna, is selling their three Jaguar XK8s. If interested contact Anna.
- Zack R. mentioned that Tony P. is selling his Jaguar for about $7500. Please contact him if you are interested.
- Save the date: Mary H. said that the Art of the Auto event is now scheduled for October 10, 2026 at the Center for the Fine Arts gallery. It is a reception and show, so artists can use the cars for inspiration and models for their artwork.
Next Meeting Date/Location: Tuesday, November 4th, Pete’s Restaurant and Brewhouse; 2100 Arden Way. Starting at 7:00 PM.
Meeting adjourned at 7:29 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Katie Owens, secretary |
