RENO JAGUAR CLUB
CELEBRATES OKTOBERFEST

Home of Mike & Kathy Glass
Saturday October 18th, 2008

President Larry Richardson opened the meeting by thanking Mike and Kathy Glass for graciously hosting the club at their home and providing a wonderful German-themed dinner.

He introduced Linda Valle as a guest, who has a working Jag. He also introduced guest, Cynthia Langhof, who was the excellent travel agent for the recent JAG Club European driving tour.

Club members raised their glasses in a salute to Frank Hamilton, a long time Jag Club member who recently passed away. The Club’s condolences go out to his wife, Janice.

Larry reported that the Europe trip was very successful. Mike Glass provided photos which were displayed on his laptop for members to see.  Mike has also submitted a write-up and some photos to JCNA for consideration for publication in the Jaguar Journal!

The car badges and lapel pins commemorating the 25th anniversary of the RJC are available and can be purchased from Iain Buxton. November/December of this year is the official 25th anniversary celebration.

The Christmas dinner meeting is being arranged by Sam and Mina Dibitonto. Invitations will be sent out in the next week or so. The event will be held at the Hidden Valley Country Club on December 6th, and may include live entertainment.

Vice President Patti Wilder thanked Mike and Kathy Glass again for their hospitality. Kathy’s birthday was the following day, which made the get together extra special. A card was given to her, signed by Club members.

The Manchester's provided some great looking Reno Jag Club stickers, which are available for $5 each. They can be peeled off and placed on the car. A large one will be given to Iain Buxton as a thank you for designing the 25th anniversary car badges and pin, with the thought that it could be placed on Winston’s trailer.

Patti & Rich Wilder’s son's race team, Stable One, can be seen on December 7th at 8:00 on the Discovery Chanel HD’s three part TV series featuring the Mustang Challenge Racing Series called, "Why We Race".

Patti Wilder noted that next month, November, is the time to elect new officers for the 2009 year. We should all be thinking about what we can do for the club. If a member wants to nominate someone, please contact Patti. Nominations and voting will be at the next meeting.

The following members tentatively agreed to run for office:

President - Mike Glass
Vice President - Larry Richardson
Treasurer - Dave Minedew
Membership - Harry Keast

Any one willing to run for Secretary?


***ANY MEMBER IS WELCOME TO RUN FOR ANY OFFICE***

A Treasurer’s report was made by Dave Minedew who said the club is very solvent, with four thousands dollars in the operating account and $179.80 in the "Day on the Village Green" account.

Secretary Sunny Minedew had no information to report.

Chief Judge Gerard Garra indicated that the JCNA judging rules are scheduled to change in March or April.

Webmaster Rich Wilder encouraged members to e-mail any articles or pictures to him for inclusion on the web site.

Closing remarks/announcements:

Mike Glass reported that the San Diego Jag club will be holding its 45th Concours in July of 2009.

JCNA has put together the history of different Jag clubs, which include photos. It is presently on sale. The history can also be read on the Internet at the JCNA site.

Randy Wright reported that the next dinner meeting will be held at 6:30 on November 13th , Thursday, at Zo Zo’s restaurant in Reno. The RJC will have a separate room reserved just for the Club. The cost will be $35, dessert included. Details will be mailed to us soon and will be posted on the web page.

The meeting concluded with a thank you from Kathy Glass for the card and everyone wishing her a Happy Birthday.

Minutes by Sunny Minedew & Patti Wilder
Photos by Rich Wilder

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