Meeting was called to order at 7:06 P.M., May
3rd, 2007 at Hawks Prairie Restaurant by Club President Karena
Peterson.
Treasurers report was given by Jean Doan and
approved by the club.
Minutes from April's Meeting were read and
corrected by Jon regarding the P-51. The plane that has been used
for photo-ops will not be leaving the museum. All other minutes
were approved as posted online and brought to meeting.
New members and visitors were introduced.
V.P. Jim Cassidy introduced new artwork for
future projects such as TShirts and dash plaques. Copies of artwork
were passed around for review.
Pres. Karena gave a review on how the car shows
at Allstar, at Bickford Ford SVTOA, and the Yelm picnic/show in
April. Karena met a fellow Mustang enthusiast at the Yelm
Picnic/Show and they have joined Mustangs West. Also mentioned was
that Portland show was cancelled.
Member Al discussed the up and coming car shows
of the late spring and summer. Armed Forces Day, Lake Fair Car Show
and the Lake Fair Parade. Al is requesting that those with
convertible's who wish to help in the parade by driving the
Princess' or others please get with him as soon as possible. Al
talked about the Lake Fair car show's request to Mustang's West to
sponsor classes this year, 5 classes for $150. A motion was made to
select and sponsor 5 classes. A discussion was made about the
possibility of reciprication in the Lake Fair car show sponsoring
some of the classes of the Mustang's West show. Al will review with
the Lake Fair Car Show committee.. The motion set previously was
approved.
President Karena spoke about the car show's
coming up in May. Temporary sign up sheets were made and
distributed for the Richland show and the Spring into Summer show.
Member Dayna was asked to discuss the MW Car Show
progress. Dayna presented artwork for the Tshirts which was
discussed by the club. Corrections to the shirt will be made. V.P.
Jim presented his previous artwork as an alternative for the club
shirts. The club discussed both and designs were voted on by
members. Dayna expressed to members that this was the last day to
order specialty Mustang's West Shirts as the order was being sent
in. Also discussed was sponsorship was to be started at the end of
the meeting. Dayna will be the point contact for now for
sponsorship, and an email will be dispatched periodically showing
what categories have been taken. Also discussed was the need to
have those classes placed on the web as soon as they have happened
for members so as not to sell twice. Secretary Chris was asked by
Dayna to head up the Registration and vote tallying committee. V.P.
Jim was asked to head up the categorizing and member Erik was asked
to head up parking.
Member Louis discussed the up and coming Shelton
Drags @ Sanderson Field and mentioned that the Pony Trails will be
ending their cruise there. He highlighted the points of contacts
for the cruise.
V.P. Jim spoke about the Test and Tune night, the
11th of May @ Bremerton Raceway. Jim also answered further
questions on the Jack Roush topic of late. Jim talked about the May
19th and 20th M.A.D. show at Fast Specialties was coming.
The club discussed the dissatisfaction about the
All-Star Ford incident and their treatment of the club members by
some of the dealership's staff. The topic will be further touched
on at the next meeting once more information has been obtained.
V.P. Reminded everyone that the Harnish Show on
the July 14th falls on the Round Up weekend, but only on the Judged
day so those who are not entering the judged show, should show up
and support the club and Harnish.
Dana gave a report that Bickford Ford had no less
than 14 Shelby's, Saleens, and a Parnelli Jones car.
New purchases or improvements: Jean has a new
T-5 and exhaust installed in hercar, and Jim has purchased another
car, a red 1966 coupe with a 9" already installed.
Meeting was adjorned at 8:11 P.M.