Ruth & Tom C. won the Hard Luck Award during Dick's Hot Rod Tour although some people had a difference of opinion due to the excellent service they received from the hot rod shop where they took their car to be fixed. They received their award on Hwy 101 due to the rack and pinion. Read more about the trip.

Dues ARE DUE !!
$40 renewal must be received no later than December 31. You can mail them to the Roamin Angels, PO Box 1616-Grass Valley 95945, or give them to any board member. Dues become delinquent on Jan 1, and an additional $25 will be charged to renew your membership. Your name will NOT appear on the roster if the dues are not paid by December 31. If you'd like to have your newsletter mailed to you, the charge will be $18 for 2008.

CLUB PLAQUES FOR SALE: Own a replica of the original Roamin Angels' Car Club plaque either painted for $35. or primer gray/unpainted for $30 and paint it your own color choice. Also own nostagia plaques from old time Grass Valley car clubs the Sierra Chariots and the Flying Clutchman- painted- $35 each. Contact Ted at 271-7389.

Our toy drive also sounded good. We seemed to have the word out with flyers, radio and newspaper, but they did not come. There were some who did, and we are grateful for them, but not as many as the last few years. Why is up for conjecture. Location, the economy, too many other toy drives or whatever other reason that might come to mind, the net result was we did not collect as many toys. The Roamin Angels, however, cannot be faulted. Over fifty cars showed and their owners stood around in the cold. And it was cold, let me tell you. Even Santa had popsicle toes. So thanks to all that came to support the toy drive. We did collect toys and donations, so it was worth the effort. The cub scouts, the Porsche club and a local groups of GM muscle cars all came by to donate. I just wish more people had appreciated what we were doing for the community.

On a different note, if you were at the last general meeting, you heard that we are going to be charging non-members more for attending Roamin Angel events. The reason is not to single out any one or two people who have been attending events, but to make your membership something of value. Often the club subsidizes certain events, making them cost less to the members than the actual cost. This is a benefit of membership. We are not excluding non-member guests at these events, but do not feel they should have the same benefits of paying members. You pay your dues and rightly should expect preferential treatment at club events. Now you will have that. We are even investigating ways of making sections of the website only open to members. We have nothing against the general public, but they are not Roamin Angels and should not have the same privileges. All anyone has to do is have a '72 or older American car, pay their dues and put in ten hours of service during the year. We are not exclusive, but we are a club.

The survey is over. December 1st is past. Does that mean you can no longer express your opinion? Of course not. First, there is a ballot in this newsletter. It has three candidates and a by-laws issue. Vote. Yes, you have three candidates for three positions, but you should vote anyway, at least so we know how you feel. But more than that, let the board know if you do not like what is being done. Perhaps the board might change your mind or perhaps you might change the board's mind. Give it a shot. Communication is key to any organization.

'Nuff said, I'm outta here.

General Meeting Minutes
Nov. 26, 2007 • Salvation Army, Alta Street, Grass Valley

Board Members Present: Sheila A., Ralph B., Ron C. , Larry E., Dave G., Edie H., Ron N., Karen S., and Tom T. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by president, Ron C.

Correspondence - No correspondence was discussed

Board Member Reports
Sheila Atherstone gave a brief Treasurers Report (See attached). Motion to accept. (Ed J./ Dave G.) Approved.
Tonight's agenda was submitted with no changes or additions. Motion to accept (Edie H./Dave G.) Approved.
Edie H. listed the December activities. Please note: There will be no General meeting in December. The next General Meeting will be January 28, 2008.

Ralph B. indicated that although both SB 462 (Black Plate Bill) and SB 468 (Vehicle Abatement) have been passed this year, we won't know the full ramifications of each until the legislature begins its new year in January. He reported that in Nevada County, you can have 3 vehicles visible) on your property. Any more than that, you will have to remove if someone complains.

Larry E. indicated that the new team is starting to work on the car show.

Dave G. had no report except to announce if anyone is interested in seeing an old gas pump in action, there is a station that still uses one. It is located near the bottom of Kings Canyon.

Old Business
1. Survey - Ron C. reported there are many more surveys coming in than we received last year. Deadline is Friday, November 30. Mail them in, give them to a board member, drop them in the box at the Breakfast Club, or bring them to Friday morning breakfast, but this Friday is the deadline. We want to hear from everyone!!!

2. Election report- There are currently 3 vacancies on the board for 2008, and only 3 candidates are running. Ballots will be in this newsletter. Again, mail in your ballot, or drop them in the box at the Breakfast Club.

3. Toy Drive-Salvation Army sign-ups - Edie H. reported she still has a few openings for signups and distribution. She said that the helpers at Thanksgiving loaded 166 boxes in 20 minutes. Be sure to bring your cars for the distribution. We will have event coverage by KNCO, KVMR, and the Union. The Toy Drive (Sat., Dec. 1) will be at the PGE offices off McKnight Way, and we will have restroom facilities (next door to the parking lot) and coffee compliments of Roamin Angel member, Mel H.

4. Autorama - Dave G. reported that he is in the process of getting cars for Autorama. Dates are Feb. 8-9-10.

5. Annual Meeting - Tentative reservations for the Annual Meeting have been made for Feb. 12. The event is free to all Roamin Angel members, there will be a charge for any non-member who wishes to attend of $10 per person. So, make sure your DUES are paid.

6. License plate toppers - Larry E. is looking at some additional options for license plate toppers, as so many cars will not be able to use these. We are concerned that only offering toppers, (or the bottom-toppers) will limit sales.

7. Empire Mine gas pump restoration - Edie H. asked that this item be tabled until after Christmas.

8. Dues Ð ARE DUE !!.$40 renewalÉ must be received no later than December 31. You can mail them to the Roamin Angel PO Box (1616-Grass Valley 95945), or give them to any board member. Dues become delinquent on Jan 1, and an additional $25 will be charged to renew your membership. Your name will NOT appear on the roster if the dues are not paid by December 31. If you'd like to have your newsletter mailed to you, the charge will be $18 for 2008.

In addition, the board unanimously voted that effective Jan 1. 2008, non-members who wish to attend a Roamin Angel sponsored-(fee paid)- event will be charged $10 per person over the amount the Roamin Angel member must pay to attend. These events will include the Annual Meeting (Feb. 12), The Geezer's Picnic (after the car show), the Christmas Dinner/Dance in December 2008, and any other function that Roamin Angel members must pay to attend.

New Business
1. Roamin Angel Service Awards - If you'd like to nominate someone (non-board member) for a Service Award, please contact Ron C. immediately.
2. Golden Rule- Ron C. indicated he will submit another application to Eagle One for the 2007 Golden Rule award.
3. Donation Awarding - The recipients of donation awards from the 2007 car show are being contacted now and ask to attend breakfast to receive their awards next Friday, December 7.

There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.