Cruiser News
The official newsletter of Down the Road Cruisers
Meeting Minutes, October 8, 2020
President Charlie Rohrer called the meeting to order at 7:28PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Treasurer Craig Marvill gave the financial report,the closing balance for September is $1630.25. President Charlie noted that the positions of Vice-President and Treasurer were up for renewal. Frank Qualtieri nominated Craig Marvill for Treasurer and Craig Marvill nominated Frank Qualtieri for Vice-President. With no other nominations or objections brought to the floor, President Charlie declared the nominations closed and the nominations were approved unanimously.
Bill Foley reported that he has found several different renditions of our bylaws and none of them are alike. He will be reviewing them all. If any member has an idea, comment or concern about the bylaws please let Bill know by email at billf5767@gmail.com.
It was noted that our website is in need of a webmaster. Interested members are asked to contact President Charlie at charleschief411@aol.com.
Tomorrow, Friday the 9th, we host our cruise night in Huntingdon Valley, 6:00-9:00 PM; this will wrap up our cruise nights for the season. President Charlie noted that the food bank at Living Word Lutheran Church is requesting canned goods and oatmeal in single serving packets. So far, little has been donated. President Charlie hopes that tomorrow’s cruise will yield some donations. Bob McDowell suggested that some items be purchased by the club for donation to the food bank. President Charlie said he would consider that if donations are poor at the cruise night.
Other upcoming events: This Sunday, October 11 car show at Congregation Beth Or on Welsh Road in Maple Glen. Visit www.bethor.org for details. DTRC will meet at Lowes, Welsh and Blair Mill Roads at 8:15 AM and leave for the nearby show at 8:30. The show is free.
Ed Plazek reported that the Hatboro Cruisers are hosting a cruisenight at the Brick House Tavernon Thursday, October 29th, visit Hatboro Cruisers at the Brick House Tavern on Facebook. He also noted that Old Forge in Lansdale hosts a cars and coffee every Saturday 9:00 AM-Noon.
Treasurer Craig noted that a combinationcar show, beer collaboration and trunk or treat is set for Saturday, October 31 at the Milk House Market on Sellersville Road in Chalfont. Visit https://allevents.in/chalfont/for details.
Ed has posted numerous upcoming events on our Down the Road Cruisers Facebook page, be sure to check that out.
Ray Jermyn Sr. and Bernie Bernstein (Cool Bern/Old Frogs) also post events on our Facebook page.
A question was posed about a December meeting. Usually our holiday party serves as our December meeting but since there’s no party should we hold a regular monthly meeting? It was decided to revisit this at our November meeting on Thursday, November 12th 7:00PM at the Edge Hill Fire Company.
Bob Widin brought in an item of interest, a vintage windshield defroster. A piece of clear plate glass with wires embedded and suction cup mountings justs lightly larger than a license plate, it runs on 6 volts and operates much like a modern defroster. Mounting instructions say to use a special glue on the cups to affix it to the windshield yet be removable for the summer season. Pigtail lead wires probably were connected to the cigar lighter socket to power the defroster.
With no further business to discuss, President Charlie adjourned the meeting at 8:00PM.
Attending the meeting: James Clements, Joe Fite, Bill Foley, Mark Hildebrand, Bill Marren, Craig Marvill, Bob McDowell, Ed Plazek, Frank Qualtieri, Dan Reiniger, Charlie Rohrer, Don Shields, SharonWack, Bob Widin.
Respectfully Submitted,
Don Shields, Secretary
President Charlie Rohrer called the meeting to order at 7:28PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Treasurer Craig Marvill gave the financial report,the closing balance for September is $1630.25. President Charlie noted that the positions of Vice-President and Treasurer were up for renewal. Frank Qualtieri nominated Craig Marvill for Treasurer and Craig Marvill nominated Frank Qualtieri for Vice-President. With no other nominations or objections brought to the floor, President Charlie declared the nominations closed and the nominations were approved unanimously.
Bill Foley reported that he has found several different renditions of our bylaws and none of them are alike. He will be reviewing them all. If any member has an idea, comment or concern about the bylaws please let Bill know by email at billf5767@gmail.com.
It was noted that our website is in need of a webmaster. Interested members are asked to contact President Charlie at charleschief411@aol.com.
Tomorrow, Friday the 9th, we host our cruise night in Huntingdon Valley, 6:00-9:00 PM; this will wrap up our cruise nights for the season. President Charlie noted that the food bank at Living Word Lutheran Church is requesting canned goods and oatmeal in single serving packets. So far, little has been donated. President Charlie hopes that tomorrow’s cruise will yield some donations. Bob McDowell suggested that some items be purchased by the club for donation to the food bank. President Charlie said he would consider that if donations are poor at the cruise night.
Other upcoming events: This Sunday, October 11 car show at Congregation Beth Or on Welsh Road in Maple Glen. Visit www.bethor.org for details. DTRC will meet at Lowes, Welsh and Blair Mill Roads at 8:15 AM and leave for the nearby show at 8:30. The show is free.
Ed Plazek reported that the Hatboro Cruisers are hosting a cruisenight at the Brick House Tavernon Thursday, October 29th, visit Hatboro Cruisers at the Brick House Tavern on Facebook. He also noted that Old Forge in Lansdale hosts a cars and coffee every Saturday 9:00 AM-Noon.
Treasurer Craig noted that a combinationcar show, beer collaboration and trunk or treat is set for Saturday, October 31 at the Milk House Market on Sellersville Road in Chalfont. Visit https://allevents.in/chalfont/for details.
Ed has posted numerous upcoming events on our Down the Road Cruisers Facebook page, be sure to check that out.
Ray Jermyn Sr. and Bernie Bernstein (Cool Bern/Old Frogs) also post events on our Facebook page.
A question was posed about a December meeting. Usually our holiday party serves as our December meeting but since there’s no party should we hold a regular monthly meeting? It was decided to revisit this at our November meeting on Thursday, November 12th 7:00PM at the Edge Hill Fire Company.
Bob Widin brought in an item of interest, a vintage windshield defroster. A piece of clear plate glass with wires embedded and suction cup mountings justs lightly larger than a license plate, it runs on 6 volts and operates much like a modern defroster. Mounting instructions say to use a special glue on the cups to affix it to the windshield yet be removable for the summer season. Pigtail lead wires probably were connected to the cigar lighter socket to power the defroster.
With no further business to discuss, President Charlie adjourned the meeting at 8:00PM.
Attending the meeting: James Clements, Joe Fite, Bill Foley, Mark Hildebrand, Bill Marren, Craig Marvill, Bob McDowell, Ed Plazek, Frank Qualtieri, Dan Reiniger, Charlie Rohrer, Don Shields, SharonWack, Bob Widin.
Respectfully Submitted,
Don Shields, Secretary
