GM High Performance Club
Montgomery, Alabama
September Minutes
GM HIGH PERFORMANCE CLUB
September 10, 2009 Minutes
We met at Cajun Grille in Wetumpka. Bob Hinson called the meeting to order at 7:00.
Remember club members who are under the weather. Ronnie Ladet is working on getting better. He did sell his beautiful car – someone got a great deal. Feel better Ronnie – we miss you! Jan Prestridge has also got the health problems and we hope they both will get better soon.
Round Track event has been moved to September 19th. They will let 5 members from each club do a few laps so email Bob is you are interested. Mark Reese& Mark Calendra already is signed up so they need 3 more from the GM Club.
Paul Letner is getting his new (old) Corvette ready and according to Bob, the engine sounds awesome. Get ready for the debut of Paul’s latest project.
East Chase Car Show – Larry Martin discussed the upcoming East Chase Car Show this Saturday, September 12th. There are 49 cars pre-registered and we are expecting 200. If people want to park together, they need to arrive together. There is one huge 20’ x 30’ tent with chairs for people to get out of the sun, plus 10 10’ x 10’ tents for other purposes like Money Tree, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, 50/50, etc. There will be a $1,000 money tree, poker run – one ticket or entry per car. Money prizes are for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in the Poker Run. We will have electricity, music with a DJ, lots of door prizes and silent auction items, and 200 goody bags. Come early to get a good spot. We will begin set-up at 7:00. Trailers should park in the Target parking lot only. The National Anthem will be sung by Evelyn Williams, wife of member Jeff Williams. Congratulations are due to Larry for the great job he has done in getting this show organized and going. Kudos Larry!
Halloween Cruise In – October 31 – This Flip’s Halloween Cruise-In will actually be on Halloween this year. Bob has some additional items to add to the décor. People should start arriving at 2:00.
Old Dray Racers
Bob is racing his own '67 Pontiac in this one. Call Bob if you have any questions on his cell at 315-5248
Johnny Baker needs someone to help him with some electrical work on his car. Contact Johnny directly if you are knowledgeable in this area.
Possum Festival – Hosted by member Jerry Lowery and the Tri-County Mustang Club.
Millbrook, Alabama, 2nd Annual Possum Day Festival Open Car Show sponsored by the Millbrook Community Players Inco and Hosted by the Tri-County Mustang Club at the Village Green, Registration 8-11 and $20 pre-registration prior to 9/12 and $25 at show, Top 50, Door Prizes, Special certificates, 50/50, etc. Info: Jerry Lowery 334-233-5369 or jlowery289@aol.com or Glenn Hopson 334-365-3616 or hopstanf@gmail.com or website http://www.3cmc.org/
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn S. Middleton
Secretary
March Minutes
Secretary GM HIGH PERFORMANCE CLUB MEETING March 12, 2009 Minutes We met at Cajun Grille. Bob Hinson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Past Events: Flip’s cruise-in – Bob complimented Jerry Lowery and Chris Coleman with the Tri-County Mustang Club for an outstanding cruise-in at Flip’s last month. The Mardi Gras theme and the extra decorations were noticed by everyone. We even had the Mardi Gras queen at our meeting which is one of our club members. It was a great cruise-in and really set the bar higher for the rest of us to follow. Hooter’s Car Show – The Hooter’s Car Show jointly hosted by the GMHP club and the Tri-County Mustang Club was a huge success. There were 88 cars registered and plenty more that overflowed into the parking lot on the other side of the restaurant. The weather could not have been better. Hooters had some of their girls out mingling with the crowd, taking pictures all day, etc. Everyone had a great time. After expenses, the GM Club netted $400 from registration fees and more for the 50/50 split. Door prizes were great also. Thanks to everyone who helped and participated to make this another great car show. Upcoming Events: April 11 - Dyno Picnic – It is finally here - The most anticipated event of the GMHP Club – the annual Dyno Picnic. It will be on Saturday, April 11th. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish (salad, appetizers, deserts, vegetables, etc.). The club will furnish the meat, paper products and drinks. We will begin to set up at 8:00 and the dyno will begin at 9:00. You must pay your dues to be able to participate in the dyno and everyone will be put on a board for order to get on the dyno. There will to for the first time awards for top HP in groupings to be announced. Dues are $25 and each person will be allowed 3 pulls. Dues for new members are $32. Go ahead and mark your calendars. April 17-19 – Mustang Club of America will be at Barber Motorsports Park to honor the 45th Anniversary of the Mustang. There will be a lot of Ford celebrities and should be a lot fun, even if you don’t own a Mustang. You can always come and look around. Plus Barber Motorsports Park has an awesome museum. May 2 - Farmer’s Market – May 2nd is the first annual Market Fest Arts and Crafts Fair at the Montgomery Farmer’s Marker on Congressman Dickinson Drive. They will also have a car show from 9-2. Bob will get a flyer out to the club members. There will be no registration fee and no formal judging – just a good time. There will be some door prizes and 10 best of show awards from the State Farmer’s Market. July 4th – Run around Talladega and help support the Gold Star Families. The Gold Star Families help folks who have lost a son or daughter in the war. They are trying to raise money for a monument at American Village at Montevallo. Jeff Williams, new GMHP member, has invited our club to join him at Talladega. He has rented the Motor speedway on July 4th and everyone can run pace laps. $35 for 5 lap sessions or $50 for 2 sessions with 10 laps total. All entry fees are entirely deductible and will be made out to Gold Star Families. Jeff will send out info to the club members. Steak N Shake in Prattville – 2nd Saturday of each month hosted by the Tri-County Mustang Club. Starts at 4:00. December 5 - EastChase – Toys For Tots – December 5th, they want us back and we will be hosting our car show the same day EastChase has their Nutcracker event. Treasurer’s Report – Ann Bamberg reported that the GMHP Club has a balance of $901.58 in the club treasury. We will use part of this balance to pay for the all day Dyno event. Other Business: New Member Jeff Williams is a corvette guy with a 1972 Corvette with a ZZ 454 crate engine, 4-speed with Hooker side pipes.. Jeff was past president of the Mid Alabama Corvette Club in Birmingham. Also big welcome to Dair and Summer Goray as new members with their 1969 Camaro RS Z28. It was nice to have Chris Coleman with us this evening. Jimmy Davis discussed how WD40 was useful in removing any adhesives from items, stickers on cars, etc. Try it, you’ll like it. Jim Frizzell with the Street Rod Club had a massive heart attack and is in Baptist in ICU and can’t have visitors. Please keep him in your prayers. Respectfully Submitted, Carolyn S. Middleton
February Minutes
GM HIGH PERFORMANCE CLUB
February 12, 2009
Minutes
We met at Cajun Grille in Wetumpka. Bob Hinson called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Flip’s Cruise-Ins – Bob attended the meeting with the other club Presidents to pick which months each club would sponsor the Flip’s Cruise-Ins. The GM Club will host the June (July 4th theme) and October (Halloween theme) cruise-ins. There will not be any Flip’s cruise-ins during the months of November and December. Instead, everyone will join the GM Club in their annual Toys for Tots Cruise-In. This will help increase the attendance at our event.
Jerry Lowery – with the Tri-County Mustang Club - took several months for his club as well. They will be hosting the next Flip’s Cruise-In in February with a Mardi Gras theme – so dress up your car and yourself in purple and gold to reflect the Mardi Gras theme. Everyone will be able to sample some King Cake – the annual treat of Mardi Gras. The person who gets the “golden baby” inside their piece of King Cake will be designated the King (or Queen) of Mardi Gras – complete with crown. So everyone show up to support our fellow GM Club member.
Hooter’s Car Show – hosted jointly by the GM High Performance Club and the Tri-County Mustang Club will be held on Saturday, March 7th at Hooters in Montgomery, All makes and models of cars are welcome, Registration is $15 and will start at 8:00. Show will last until 4:00, There will be no judging but there will be Door prizes, plaques, 50/50, music and lots of fun. Info: Jerry Lowery 334-233-5369 or Ronnie Ladet 334-799-0700. Everyone in the GM Club has been asked to bring door prizes.
Dyno Picnic – Bob Hinson is still working on the details of our biggest attended event, the annual Dyno Picnic. Stay tuned for more details coming at next month’s meeting.
New monthly Cruise-In – the Tri-County Mustang Club has started a new monthly cruise-in on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Steak ‘N Shake in Prattville from 4:00 – 8:00 from March through October. Everyone join Jerry to make this a well attended event.
Eastmont Baptist Church will be hosting its annual car show on March 28th starting at 8:00. The church is on Atlanta Highway and all proceeds will go to their missions.
Treasurer – Ann Bamberg reported that the club treasury has a balance of xxxxx at the end of December 2008.
Welcome Back to David Bailey – bald head and all. We are glad you are getting good reports now from the doctor David. Hope and pray they continue to be good.
Everyone remember John Dinger who will be having rotator cuff surgery Friday, February 13, 2009. Our prayers are with you John.
Ronnie Ladet is working and traveling that we hear. Ronnie, our thoughts are with you as well.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn S. Middleton
Secretary
January Minutes
GM HIGH PERFORMANCE CLUB
January 8, 2008
Minutes
We met at Cajun Grille in Wetumpka. Bob Hinson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
PAST EVENTS:
Toys For Tots – Our annual Toys For Tots cruise-in was extremely successful. This was the largest amount of toys we have ever collected. The Marine Corps representatives were also pleased. They want to pre-promote this cruise-in next year by having spots on Channel 12. Bob suggested that we maintain EastChase as our regular location so we can start a routine. There also are lots of places to eat nearby. Bob thanked everyone who helped set up, park, take down, etc. We had a lot of help.
Christmas Family – Bob thanked everyone for their donations to the Christmas Family. Jerry will post photos of this on our web site. One of our club members used his own funds and purchased items for this family and then presented them along with the donation check from our club. There also was a Santa Claus participating.
Christmas Party – Everyone had a great time at our annual Christmas Party. Bob decided that the club needs to do something like this during the middle of the year as well to get folks together to just have fun. We could have dinner at another location in lieu of a club meeting one month. Let Bob know if you have any ideas or locations.
Pinks All Out or Pinks Out Takes should be on SPEED TV in March but Bob has not received official notification. He will let us know the exact date. Bob's Buick was chosen a feature car and he was interviewed for the Pinks Out Takes Show so make sure you watch to see our own local TV stars.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Hooters 2nd Annual Ford-GM Show & Shine at Hooters in Montgomery, March 7 jointly hosted by the Tri-County Mustang Club and the GM High Performance Club. All makes and models of GM and Ford welcome. Registration $15, Hours 8-4, Door prizes, no judging, plaques to all registered vehicles, Special awards to Best Ford, Best GM, Hooters Girls Pick and Hooters Best of Show, Info: Jerry Lowery 334-233-5369 or Ronnie Ladet 334-799-0700
Flips – Bob and Jerry will meet with the other club Presidents to decide which months each club will take for sponsorship of the monthly Flip’s cruise-in next Tuesday. Bob will definitely fight for our club to host the annual Halloween cruise, but does not see a problem with that month. He will suggest that the winter break for the Flips cruise be for the months of November and December. Bob will try make sure the GM Club gets some good and fair months.
Joey Cummings made the center-fold in “0-60” magazine with his green Charger alongside the new Charger. It is a great article and great pictures. Make sure you congratulate our own “centerfold”.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn S. Middleton
Secretary
November Minutes
November 13, 2008
Minutes
GM HIGH PERFORMANCE CLUB
We met at Cajun Grille in Wetumpka. Bob Hinson called the meeting to order at 6:55 p.m.
Flip’s Halloween Cruise-In – Bob thanks everyone for their help with the Flip’s Halloween Cruise-in. He received lots of compliments about everything from the decorations and the costume contest to the number of awards. Bob had such good support that he was even able to change into a costume and enjoy himself. Next year we might even add another tent – but if it is windy again, the haunted castle will not be inflated. Thanks again to everyone for another successful Cruise-In.
PINKS All Out – Saturday, November 15 at Montgomery Motorsports Park. Jimmie Middleton handed out a work list for all the people who have volunteered to assist in parking. The gates open at 7:00 on Saturday. There are three shifts – 7:30 – 12:00; 11:30 – 4:00; and 3:30 – 8:00. Everyone will not be expected to work the entire 4.5 hours but we will need two people taking money, one person farther down the road directing traffic, two people directing cars into the parking lot and two people showing people where to park. Everyone who volunteers will get a yellow wrist band to allow them free entry into the Park for Saturday. Parking vests will also be available. Bob was at the Park on Thursday before they even opened and he had to wait 1.5 hours to just get in. Bob has a good spot at the end of vendor row, close to the restrooms. His car trailer will be there for everyone to use to get out of the weather, relax and just visit with other race lovers. We still need parking signs, money bags and zipper fanny packs for the money collectors. Bob has change for the parkers. There are lots of vendors and plenty to see so show up on time for your designated parking time then hang around to see all the action on the drag strip. We hope to collect lots of money for our charities. Thanks to everyone who has already volunteered.
GM Christmas party – Friday, December 12 at Huntington College. Use the Huntington entrance off of Woodley Road at the first traffic light. The building on the left is where the party will be held. The Buffet dinner will be the same price as last year, $17/person. Everyone who signs up to come must pay – otherwise the club has to foot the bill for you and you don’t want that. Bring a Dirty Santa gift (around $10) for everyone who wishes to participate. Every year several of the ladies also bring their favorite desserts. This is our favorite event and the largest event attended by our members, so plan on coming and having some fun, even if we have not seen you in the while. You are always welcome.
Toys For Tots – Sunday December 14 at EastChase Shopping Center from 1:00 – 5:00. Exact location to be announced – probably where the Corvette Car Show was held this summer. Eastchase will be collecting toy donations on Saturday also and will contribute to ask your coworkers and friends to donate some toys for you to bring Sunday.those to us on Sunday. Plan on bringing either unwrapped toys and/or monetary donations. Even if you cannot attend this event, plan on contributing something.
Christmas on the Coosa – Saturday, December 13 in Wetumpka. 1983 cars and older only. Car show from 10:00 – Noon. You can stay for the parade afterwards if you wish. Larry and Liz Martin are in charge of this show so contact them with additional questions.
December Club Meeting – Due to the Christmas Party in December, there will not be a December GM club meeting. We will resume our meetings in January.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn S. Middleton
Secretary
October Minutes
GM HIGH PERFORMANCE CLUB October 9, 2008 Minutes We met at Cajun Grille in Wetumka. Bob Hinson called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. It was well attended. Winn Dixie Cruise-In – Ted Bamberg distributed flyers for the 2nd Annual Cruise-In at Winn-Dixie on Dalraida/Atlanta Highway on Friday, October 17th from 5-8 p.m. They will have hotdogs, drinks, music and family fun, Door prizes will be given away to registered vehicles every 30 minutes. This was a great success last year so let’s show our support to Ted and John again this year. Club Banners – Bob has a new connection in Mississippi and has ordered some new vinyl club banners. He hopes to unveil them at the Halloween Cruise-In. Halloween Cruise-In at Flip’s is scheduled for Saturday, October 25th at Flip’s. He needs folks there by 2:30 to help start setting up the decorations and people to hang around to help take them down. Carolyn Middleton and Liz Martin volunteered to handle registration. Jimmie Middleton and Jerry Lowery will handle the costume contests. Joey Cummings, Keith Norris and Ted Bamberg will handle the blow-ups. We also need folks to be DJ (John Dinger?), set up the electrical system, sell 50/50, etc. So decide where you would like to help and let Bob know. Bob has added a pet costume award plus awards for the top 13 decorated cars. He needs everyone to bring candy and a door prize plus be there early to help set up (or stay late to help take down). Trailer for Sale – Ronnie Ladet’s brother has a white, 24 foot trailer for sale. It has air conditioning, heat, air compressor, generator, etc. Price is $4,500. See Ronnie for details. Upcoming events – Jimmie Middleton reported on the following events coming up: October 11 – Oktoberfest Custom Car Show in Alexander City at Charles E. Bailey, Sr. Sportplex. Entrance on Elkatatchee Road (behind Russell Retail Store), Registration $20 from 7-11. Money tree, arts and crafts, food vendors, etc. October 25 – Peach State Chevy Show from 8:30-4:30, Open to all 1972 and older Chevrolets, at Summit Racing Equipment, Highway 155, Exit 216 off I-75 in McDonough, Georgia, Judging 11-1, Day of show $25 registration, Info: Mark 404-297-7599 October 31-Nov1-10th Annual Southeast Muscle Car Challenge (SMC)Silver Dollar Raceway Reynolds, G is a fun easy going event featuring: Grudge matches, Gambler's Racing, Time Trials, Model Challenges, and whatever else Racers would like! All makes models and years of muscle cars are welcome Details Track info, directions accommodations: www.silverdollarraceway and http://www.buickgsca.com/SMC.htm November 1 – Chris Davis Memorial Car/Truck/Bike Open Show at Faith Baptist Church on Highway 14 in Wetumpka, $20 donation for registration from 8-11 with awards at 2:00, All proceeds benefit the Faith Baptist Church, Bob encouraged us to attend, Info: Jack Davis 334-202-3027 November 3-8 – Emerald Coast Cruizin in Panama City Beach, Florida, Registration $45, Details www.emeraldcoastcruizin.com November 15 – Montgomery Motorsports Park, “Pinks All Out” open to first 400 racers to fill out form, Weekend Spectator Pass $35; Friday Test & Tune Only $15; Saturday Spectator Only $20; Kids 12 and under free, $60 pre-registration required for all racers. This is a first time event and should be huge. SPEED, the definitive network for motorsports and the automotive lifestyle, announced it will shoot an episode of its popular television show, PINKS All Out, at Alabama’s Montgomery Motorsports Park (MMP) on Saturday, Nov. 15. The shoot will be the first dedicated to Season Three, which is slated to begin airing in the summer of 2009.PINKS All Out enters a new season with a lot of momentum, as the show crested the 25,000 attendance mark three times during Season Two (Atlanta Dragway, Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio and Gateway International Raceway just outside St. Louis.) The Alabama episode will be the first of 10, which will resume shooting in 2009. Bob Hinson will be running the Buick and Steve Webster his Chevy will also participate. Bob is going early to try to secure a good spot for him and our members to pit. http://www.mmpdragracing.com/ Club Christmas Party – December 12th at Huntington College, The catered dinner cost is the same as last year, $17 per person. However, if you say you are coming, you must pay the dinner cost so the club does not have to foot the bill. Everyone should bring a Dirty Santa gift plus some appetizers or desserts. This is the largest attended club event we have and everyone has a great time. So plan on joining us. Toys for Tots – this event is still up in the air. We might have it at Costco or the Dairy Queen at Atlanta Highway. Stay tuned for further details. Club Website – Jerry Lowery has done a tremendous job of recreating our club website. He needs pictures of members’ rides (preferably with you in the picture), videos, pictures from previous club events, etc. If you have anything to contribute, send to either Bob or Jerry. Thanks Jerry for a great job and for being a tremendous asset to our club. We appreciate you and Cindy for everything you do. The new website for the GMHP Club is now operational and can be viewed at http://www.gmhpclub.com/. Check it out. Respectfully Submitted, Carolyn S. Middleton Secretary
September Minutes
GM HIGH PERFORMANCE CLUB
September 11, 2008 Minutes
We met at Cajun Grille in Wetumpka. Bob Hinson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Jerry Lowery – Congratulations to Jerry Lowery for a great first car show for the newly formed Tri-County Mustang Club held in Millbrook. It was an enjoyable event and a good show. Jerry thanked the club members for their support and participation and thanked the GM Club for the use of their sound system. Jerry presented Bob with a certificate of appreciation to show his thanks.
Halloween Cruise-In – October 25th the GM High Performance Club will host its annual Halloween Cruise-in at Flip’s. This is always a big event and well attended. Bob has prepared a flyer that he will distribute. There will once again be a costume contest with several categories. Bob has decorations from past shows plus many new and previously viewed inflatables. Bob will need some help. He needs folks there at 2:30 to help start setting up the decorations and people to hang around to help take them down. Carolyn Middleton and Liz Martin volunteered to handle registration. Jimmie Middleton and Jerry Lowery will handle the costume contests. Joey Cummings, Keith Norris and Ted Bamberg will handle the blow-ups. We also need folks to be DJ (John Dinger?), set up the electrical system, sell 50/50, etc. So decide where you would like to help and let Bob know by the next club meeting.
Toys for Tots Cruise-In – December 14th – Sunday afternoon is tentative but go ahead and mark your calendars. The location has yet to be decided. If you have some ideas, please pass along to Bob and the club will investigate different options.
Club Christmas Party – December 12th – Friday - at Huntington College. Dinner will be catered and each member should bring a Dirty Santa gift to exchange. This is always a popular event and lots of fun so mark your calendars now to set this date aside.
Winn Dixie Cruise-In – Ted Bamberg announced that the Winn Dixie at Dalraida would like to have another cruise-in one Friday night as things get cooler. Ted will check to see what dates would work out for the store and let us know so stay tuned for more details to come.
Jon Briggs talked about the possibility of another charity car show at the Montgomery Motorsports Park. Just a friendly get together, test and tune, cook-out, etc. Very informal. He will let us know more as details get decided upon.
Reynolds, Georgia – Bob Hinson will take the Pontiac to the annual Muscle Car event the first weekend in November. If you are interested in more details, please contact Bob.
Events coming up – Carolyn Middleton had a lot of flyers from upcoming car shows for everyone to take. Wind Creek is (was) this weekend plus there was racing at the round track on Saturday as well. Refer to the monthly cruise-in list for more details of upcoming events.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn S. Middleton
Secretary
