January 2012 Meeting Minutes

The January 2012 Meeting began at 3:00pm.

New Officers for 2012:

• President: John Knox
• Vice President: Terry Trusdell
• Treasurer: Gail Kelley
• Secretary/Web/Social Media: Liz Reeder
• MCA Liason: Joe Krumpelman
• Newsletter Editor: Larry Prescott

Introduction of Members:

• Approximately 30 members in attendance

Christmas Party Feedback:

• Feedback for the party was favorable and members are willing to use the same location for the 2012 party.

Bills Paid:

• Website and MCA dues for Liz Reeder: $374
• General Liability Insurance: $300
• Trailer Insurance: $360

Old Business:

• All old business was closed out before the first of the year

New Events:

• Hardy Family Ford has asked for us to participate in a show in May/June
• We will not be having a Mazzy's show this year. This will be replaced by a possible show at Streetside Classics. Patrick Kelley will be the show chairman for this event.
• We have also been approached by Sandy Springs Ford to have another show utilizing their covered parking. John Knox is the show chairman for that event
• There has been a discussion about another Dyno Day at Moe's Speed Shop sometime in March. Randy Pethel is the contact for this event.
• Lee Mathias also wants to put together a cruise to Jackie Jones Ford with a tour of his private museum in Hayesville, NC. This is tentatively set for May

Rosters:

• Historic and Current rosters will be kept by the GRMC.
• None of the information will be made public
• Going forward, these rosters will be augmented by members joining through the website

Dues

• Dues are due by the end of March
• $28 for individuals
• $150 for businesses

Advertising

• Patrick Kelley is working on putting together an advertising package for businesses
• Business card-sized ad in the newsletter
• Ad on the sponsor page of the website
• Banner of sponsors at events
• Possible meeting place for local businesses (start/end cruises at the business location)
• Business advertising also includes club membership

Window Decals

• 3" Round w/GRMC logo
• $1.53/per with a 250 minimum order

Newsletter Contribution

• Need articles/fodder for newsletter
• Question raised about continuing the publication

Club Participation

• Need to participate more in other area club events

Fall Show

• We will not be doing a show at Pioneer Ford this year
• The club has mentioned needing to find a sponsor-neutral location with parking for 100 entrants

Dega Track Day

• Space for 10 cars @ 150
• Early February
• Weekday event

Meeting adjourned at 4:15pm