Dennis G. called the meeting to order at 7:05PM.
Mary-Jo read the minutes from the July 14th Meeting.
Tim K. moved to accept the minutes as read,
Mark S. seconded the motion, Motion passed.
John K. read the Treasurers report,
Tim K. moved to accept the report as read,
Greg B. seconded the motion, motion passed.

New Business

Officer Nominations:
Greg B. made a motion that all the current officers remain in office for another year; John T. seconded the motion, after no objections, motion passed.

Dennis G. reminded everyone Dues Are Due - Pay Up.

Greg B. has requested help for the newspaper stating that he cannot go to as Many of the events as he would like to. He personally requested Cindy Nance, Cindy was appreciative but had to decline. Wil P. made a suggestion that anyone going to an event take a few pictures, write up a short story and send it to Greg B.
Odis M. reminded everyone to get your Bio's filled out and sent to Greg B.
John T. made a suggestion about adding a link to the website to be able to access the Form online, and even the possibility of being able to fill the form out and submitting it so that it is send directly to Greg B. Greg B. said he would look into that.
David N. had heard that Super Chevy has decided not to have their car show here in October. Mark S. our resident Track Insider confirmed the show is cancelled.
An announcement was made that John G. is now a grandfather.
Bill T. reminded everyone that he and Navigator Vera are getting married next month…. To each other; and Furthermore they are expecting a baby next year.

Old Business

Regional's 2009:
The big question: Do we want to host the 2009 Regional's or wait until our turn in 2010?
Discussion followed, Tim K. stated that he spoke to the Cherokee Casio (near Catoosa) and that they will allow us to use the top floor of their new parking garage for the car show and that if the weather turns bad, we can move the car show down one level so that the cars are protected. He was quoted hotel rates of $59.00 a night on Weekends And $39.00 a night on Thursday and Sunday.
There will be no charge to have the show there, but we will be changed for any labor that the Cherokee Casio provides, i.e. Security.
A question was raised if we do the show in 2009, would we be responsible for the show in 2010 as well ? The answer is No, this would be our turn. Odis made a suggestion that we need a committee of at least 4 people. Wil P. agreed that we need a committee and added that there will need to be one main person to fore-front the committee, and that person will need to be able to dedicate "a lot" of time for this position.

Harold Gordon has Graciously volunteered to be the leader of the pack.
His Committee Posse or Volunteers will be:
Jim Johnston
Mark Sheppard
Tim Kelly
David Nance.

Mary S. suggested that we recruit some of the Students from the Auto-Classes at the Tech School she attends.
Wil P. made motion that the regional show be held July 10th-11th 2009. Mark S. seconded the motion, motion passed.

Dennis G. reminded everyone that September 28th at Shelter #4 at Haikey Park,The Annual Picnic will be held.
Bill T. stated that his wedding is the 27th of September so to feel free to bring All gifts to the Picnic.
Dennis G. reminded everyone Friday August 29th is Sonic Night at 71st& 145th in B.A. Furthermore of the car show at the Roller Derby on Sunday. No date specified.

Dinner Cruise is to Hickory Hills Steak House - Meet at the social security building at 5:30PM, pullout at 5:45PM. JT is the Line Leader.

50/50 Pot Winner - Big Cheese Larry Gogler - which graciously donated the money back to the club.

MJ moved to adjourn the meeting. JT seconded the motion, motion passed.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:50PM.