Tin Lizzie Club of North Central Florida

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Minutes

Perkins Restaurant, 4110 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL, 32162

  1. 6:00 PM – Supper.
  2. 7:00 PM - Pledge of Allegiance.
  3. Introduction of guests and new members.There were 21 present. Adam Krawchuck introduced his parents. They were here for Adam and Karen’s daughter Erin’s graduation and were headed back to NJ tomorrow. Steve Ellis introduced Patty Meyer’s brother, John Huntzinger. John arrived yesterday and will be here for a week. Robert and Sharon Molinary, who live in Mount Dora, recently bought a doctor’s coupe and will be joining our club.
  4. Treasurer’s Report,Charlie Dolan.Income: $40.00. Expenses: $149.74. (software purchase) Remaining balance $173.10
  5. Recent events: (covered in Newsletter).
  6. Upcoming events: (Check TLC website for details)
  7. Jun 22 car show at Tampa Bay Rays.No interest indicated.
  8. Jun 28 & 29, The Great Race ends at Lake Sumter (Update).
  9. Saturday Car show volunteers (4-5 needed):Kevin Sevigny, Howard Holmes, and John Farr.We need 1-2 more cars.
  10. Docent volunteers:Tom and Sarah Preston,Howard Holmes, Larry Splawn, John Farr,Jimmy Loux, Kevin Sevigny, Marcelo Nobrega, and Adam and Karen Krawchuk.
  11. Sunday car show volunteers (2 needed): John Farr, Kevin Sevigny.
  12. Reminder - TLC July meeting is canceled
  13. July 4th Parades. We’re joining the Model As. First Mount Dora at 10 AM, then Tavaresat 5 PM.
  14. July 13-18, MTFCI tour, Boone, NC. Steve Ellis, Harry Burdan and the Krawchuks are going.
  15. July 19, The Villages Cruise in.
  16. August or September TLC meeting: Guest Speaker Kent Thall, who will discuss the Ocala Drive in movie event on Sept. 21.
  17. Jack Rossi 1925 roadsterproject update:John Farr, Steve Ellis. Steve just received the car and is going through the engine. He was able to get it started and he said it ran strong. New fuel tank was ordered, as old one very rusted inside. Spare tire was repaired and installed. More to follow.
  18. 1916 touring restoration project update.Adam & Karen Krawchuck: Hood done; removed 2 shims from center main and engine knock now much less. Steve applauded Karen’s write-up of the recent Winter Tour, which was printed in both the MTFCI and MTFCA’s magazines.
  19. Bobb Partridge surgery update: bobb gave an update. His heart pump equipment indicated a problem, so he drove 400 miles to Shands Hospital, where they told him he could not drive. Turns out the equipment was faulty and bobb is OK.
  20. Jim Collop’s Barbecue.The date is set: Saturday, June 14, beginning at 10:30 am.Jim will provide the hot dogs and burgers. Hot dogs will be cooked in Model T cookers. Directions to the Collop’s home will be provided.Kevin said he will try to get a deal on the meats. Signed up so far: Ken and Sue Waller – potato salad, Kevin – BBQ pulled pork, Ron Simmons and JoAnne Libra – cole slaw, Jim, Lyn and TeddiLoux – Phillipine fruit salad, John Farr – veggie platter. So we have a good count, please email John if you are coming.
  21. Club shirts available through Charlie Dolan.
  22. Name Tags available through bobb Partridge.
  23. New Business/Announcements.
  24. Ron Simmons is working on his car. Fuel problems, engine knock, and radiator leak. He has a way to go.
  25. Tom Preston is frustrated with his band replacement project. Howard and Steve offered to assist.
  26. Kevin won another trophy and $100 last Sunday. He told of another recent muscle car show in Brooksville where he won a trophy and participants were angry that he won. Kevin tried to explain that his speedster WAS a muscle car in its day, but they were not buying his story. He will not be returning.
  27. Steve is attending the Poor Boy Tour held in KY, the Boone Tour in NC, the Hillbilly Tour in Branson, MO, and the Mystic Seaport Tour on Conn.
  28. Ted and Helen Harder said this will be their last TLC meeting. Their house and hangar are sold and they will be permanently relocated with their son on OH. This was a bittersweet moment for us charter members, who have enjoyed their regular company since we started the club in 2009. We will miss you!
  29. Chuck Ufkes is helping Ted Harder move his Model Ts to OH and plans to visit the Model T Museum in IN. When he returns he is undergoing shoulder surgery.
  30. Charlie Dolan said the movie “Walt Before Disney” will be released in NYC on June 20. His car may appear in some scenes.