At the breakfast meeting on Aug. 28th, Ray Y. announced that he was stepping down as the Friday morning breakfast Emcee. Ray has overseen the Friday morning breakfast meetings for the past 20 years, first as the club president and then as the appointed emcee. Many members have stories about Ray, some they shared at the General Meeting. A warm and heartfelt THANKS goes out to Ray for his years of providing this service to the club.

2010 Roamin Angels Members Directory
Please turn your photos in for the new Directory coming out at the Annual Meeting next year. Your faces-only photo (couples and/or single) of the registered member or members must be turned in to Diane B. by Nov. 1. You can either hand the photo to Diane directly or email it to her in a .jpg format.

At the Eskaton Car Show - Steve O's Studebaker and Ken M.'s Packard were given award certificates at the car show. See photos from that show. Congrats to both guys!

If you need year stickers for your California "YOM" black and gold license plates, call Bob Duedal in Woodland. He has a limited supply. 530-668-8782. DMV says you need them if you are using old plates under the new program. If you need help getting YOM plates call Donna at Professional Registration Services 916-443-5679

Wine Tour Discovery – Ray H., who's diet consists only of Burger King $6 hamburgers, enjoyed his hamburger Saturday night at the famous Johnny Garlics until he discovered it was a TWENTYsix dollar hamburger. See photos & story about the Korbel Winery Cruise.

Does this remind you of anyone you know?

1. Flamed ball cap
2. Bowtie Pin
3. Sunglasses
4. Goatee
5. Old T-Shirt*
6. Camera
7. Junk food
8. Bud Lite Lime
9. Baggy shorts
10. Flip Flops

* Must be a car show t-shirt.

With the month of September comes our club's spectacular car show and normally I would be writing a 'rah-rah' column on the show. This time it is different. I write these words on Friday, August 28th, right after coming home from the Friday breakfast at IHOP. This morning, Ray announced that he felt compelled to end his twenty-year service to the club as the emcee at the club's breakfasts. I am dedicating this column to telling you about what Ray has contributed to the club in that capacity.

When I joined, back in late 2000, there were only about thirty or forty ever at breakfast. I had lived in the area less than a year and a member by the name of Elmo (no, not the Muppet) invited me when he heard I was into cars. Ray was president then and, just as he did today, went around welcoming everyone. I well remember him shaking my hand, telling me it was great that I was there. He introduced me as a guest and had me tell about the cars I drove. Just as he has done for every guest at every breakfast that he has emceed. Ray has always been consistently warm and welcoming to everyone. I am sure that there have been times he would just as soon have passed some people by, but he never did. No matter how anyone treated him, Ray was always the gentleman and offered his hand of welcome. That is just the way Ray is. When I saw how little press the club got for what we did, I spoke to Ray about doing some publicity. He not only agreed, but encouraged me, even having me stand up in front of the group to read anything I got in the paper. That was a definite factor in my decision to run for the board.

In 2005, I became president. Ray asked if he could still be the 'Kmart greeter' at the breakfasts. I told him I not only wanted him to do that, but also to continue as emcee. Doing that well is a gift and Ray is one of the most gifted people in that area I have ever met. Why would I want to do an inferior job of it with Ray around? Fortunately, he agreed. He continued to greet everyone, find out who needed to speak that morning and would introduce and welcome guests with a incredible regularity.

This morning he said that in the twenty years of enceeing the breakfast, first as president and then as a regular member, he has only missed about fifteen breakfasts. That is dedication in the extreme. I know I have missed at least that many in the less-than five years I have been president. Now that Ray will no longer emcee, I will probably be doing it. After a few weeks you will probably be screaming to bring Ray back. I am not a natural emcee and it is not a job I wanted. So be kind. My ego bruises easily.

In closing, I want to say that Ray's emceeing reminds me of the theme song from a James Bond film, "The Spy Who Loved Me." Ray, nobody does it better.

'Nuff said, I'm outta here.

Minutes from the General Meeting
Aug. 31, 2009 • 6pm • Salvation Army, Grass Valley

All board members were present as were 59 members/spouses. There was a open forum, then president Ron C. called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m.

Agenda was approved with two additions. Minutes from the last meeting were approved (Landon S. / Edie H. ) as was treasurer's report. (Karen S./Edie H.)

Ron C. read a flyer from the National Auto Museum-Harrah's Collection- who is looking for people to adopt a car – Deadline is Sept. 14. Diane B. has brochure if more information is needed.

Old Business
1. Court Case – Tate has another appearance in court on Sept. 25. The case will probably going to drug court where a judge will determine his sentence.
2. Property Committee – No report.
3. Toy Drive – Lynne F. reported we will have the entire corner of Sutton & Brunswick. She has met with the Salvation Army regarding the food and toy distribution this holiday season. We will distribute food on Thanksgiving, and toys only on Christmas. Changes regarding the application process will be forthcoming. She has scheduled an information update meeting on Sept. 23 at Larry and Lena's Pizza in Alta Sierra at 5 p.m. for those interested. Mike H. is still working on the December 4 or 5 parade but plans are slow.
4. New Members- there will be a barbeque for all new members (2009) – Tentative date is Oct. 24. Also, need members who are willing to guide the new folks for the first year.
5. Pictorial Directory – If you would like to have your photo in the roster for 2010, get the photos to Diane B. no later than Nov. 1. Contact Edie H. if you'd like to use a photo she has on file. (Mostly from the Christmas party)
6. Autorama- Need someone who is interested in leading the show this year. Club will pay for all car entries. It will be a chance for you to get your car on exhibit. Contac t Ron C. if you're willing to do this.
7. Trademark – Finally have it!!
8. Dues/ACCC – The question of joining ACCC will be put on the survey to see if members want to join.
9. Club Radios – Dave G. gave a brief overview of the club radio issue. His recommendation is to change to CB radios. See his full report in the newsletter. Several members spoke with discussions on both sides. Lanny N. will submit his views and reasoning to keep the radios we have in the next newsletter. Ron C. will put this issue on the survey.

Board Member Reports
Edie H. reported that several members had visits to the hospital the past month. Emilie R. is having her ankle replaced this week (OUCH!).

Ron N. indicated he had sent out 3 thank yous – to Reno Swap Meet, Butch Gardner and John Sweeny. There were 201 raffle tickets sold at HAN and 54 at the Arco swap meet. To date we have sold 1685, (last year to date we'd only sold 1501). There will only be 3000 tickets sold for this raffle. He also updated the members on the Corvair. He said no money has been given to the school. We have allocated $2,000 for repairs, but at this time we've only paid for a tune up kit and to chrome the bumpers. Bruce B. is chairing the committee to get the project up and running.

Steve D. asked if there was a large Roamin Angel banner that he would be willing to put up near the self-storage area, and it was determined that we did not have one. Mike H. and he will get together and design one. Thane A. and Duke K. were in attendance at the meeting and agreed this would be a good idea and car show will cover the cost of it.

Terry E. said that everything is ready to go at for the car show. Riebe's special tool chest raffle tickets are printed,--2500 will be sold only on Saturday and Sunday during the car show. Karin R. indicated there are 518 total registrations (81 Roamin Angels), but she hadn't gone through those received in the mail today. Last year we were at 619. Terry E. also indicated there were 126 drive up registrations last year.

Terry E. also said the Korbel Winery Tour was a blast. He gave special thanks to Bill R., Tom T., and Rick and Margie M. for their help putting the weekend together. Korbel was very happy with the turnout, and invited us back next year. He indicated that the Mystery Tour is going well, if you haven't paid the balance-it's due now. The Mexican Riviera cruise is sold out with 23 cabins.

Vic R. went to Pleasanton with Bob Stearns gave a seminar about challenges we are going to face in the upcoming year. One attendee, a retired police chief from Folsom, is willing to help us. The remote sensing issue is going to really heat up this next year.

New Business
1. Donation committee – The main donations we gave out last year were given based on how much help we received at the car show. We need a committee of members in place for the first of the year to determine who gets what this year. Contact Ron C. if you're interested.
2. Geezer Picnic- Landon S. reported that the picnic will be held on Sunday Sept. 20, from 11-3 p.m .at Condon Park. Watch for sign up sheets at Friday breakfasts and pizza nights.

For the Good of the Order
- Nancy J. asked members to reserve Dec. 19 for the Christmas Party.
- John K. needs 7 convertibles for the royalty at the Nevada Union Homecoming. Contact him if you're interested.
- Steve D. thanked the 27 who had signed up for his Old Barn Self Storage barbeque on Sept. 17. Be there at 4:30 p.m.
- the Car Corral will open at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11. If you plan on having a car in there during the car show get there early to get your spot.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

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