TRAC NEWS
Vol 1, Number 1
September
23, 2000
Contents:
1. TRAC's First Web site!!
2. Bylaws Committee Meeting
3. Directions to meeting point for traveling to the MG on the Rocks
4. Directions to the next TRAC meeting
5. Agenda for the next TRAC meeting
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Hello everyone,
I've been busy these past 10 days or so trying to get some activities nailed down and completed. Just this morning, I successfully installed my first web page ever on my account here at Toad.net. I'll use this space for announcements and information until we get further settled and arrange for a permanent location other than my personal space. The URL for the web page is:
www.toad.net/~gklein
I've decided to periodically send out a TRAC News edition to supplement our communications in advance of our formal newsletter, the TRAC Record. After that, I'll use this media to periodically announce special events that need a timely distribution. Let me know what you think.
Gary
Klein
President, TRiumphs Around the Chesapeake (TRAC)
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1. TRAC's First Web site!!
Well, I finally published my first web page after some 5 years on the Internet. I guess it took that long until I determined that I had something that was worthy of the effort and publish it. Not it's not a fancy page, but I've posted two items which should be of interest to members before our October meeting. On the site I've placed 5 sample TRAC Logo's. It's a beginning and if one is acceptable then we can vote at our next meeting. I'm also interested in other candidate designs as well and if you can think of one, then just email me from the link on the page with your thoughts and I'll see what I can do. Better yet, if you can draw one then please forward it!
Also on the web page is a DRAFT copy of the TRAC Bylaws which includes the mark-ups the committee discussed this week. It's still DRAFT because the committee members have not reviewed the changes I typed in last night and they may have some further comments. I thought it was a good idea to share the information with everyone as soon as possible so remember that at this point, they are still work in progress.
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2. Bylaws Committee Meeting
This past Thursday evening, the Bylaws Committee met at the Ram's Head in Savage Mill to review the strawman bylaws I brought to the September membership meeting. We went over every article and made several changes. Committee members will review the current draft and our plans are to have a committee approved set of bylaws ready for the membership to review at the October meeting.
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3. Directions to meeting the point for traveling to the MG on the Rocks
Courtesy of our VP, Ken Shapiro, here are the directions to our meeting point for traveling to the MG on the Rocks on Saturday, 30 September. We will meet there at 9:30 and depart by 9:45!
>From
Rt. 95 Exit 67D (White Marsh Town Center)
Left at first light (Honeygo Boulevard)
>From
Rt. 695 Exit 31C (White Marsh Boulevard)
Right at Perry Hall Boulevard
The mall has a road that completely circles the mall. Drive around the road until you see the Olive Garden Restaurant on the outside of the circle. Park somewhere on the lot at that point if you're the first one there. Otherwise, park near a solitary TR2, a few TR3's, a few TR4's, the many TR6's, a single GT6+, Spitfire, TR7 or a couple of TR8's.
I'll have my cell phone that morning if anyone needs to ring me for directions or help.
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4. Time/Date/Directions to the next TRAC meeting
Our next meeting will be held at the home of fellow members Jack and Carol Schmelyun on Wednesday, October 11 from 7:00 to 9:00PM. Their address is 102 Dickens Street, Glen Burnie, MD
From the Baltimore beltway (I-695) take EXIT 4 (I-97 South) for approx. 1 mile to EXIT 16 (MD648 South). Go SOUTH on route MD648 for 0.3 mile to the first traffic light and turn LEFT on Eastern St. Go 0.2 mile and turn LEFT on Fernglen Ave. Go one block and turn RIGHT on Dickens St. Our house is the second on the LEFT,. 102 Dickens St.
First arrivals feel free to park on the front lawn via the driveway with later arrivals parking in the driveway and on the street. If you get lost, our number is 410-768-8913.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Thanks Jack and Carol. I suspect our dripping engine oil will help keep the dust down.
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5. Agenda for the next TRAC meeting
For our next meeting, here's my proposed agenda. I think that we have perhaps one more good evening to take care of business but I suggest that we don't over do it at this time. Let's have something interesting to do.
1.
Read last meeting's minutes and the Treasurer's report - 5 minutes
2. Review Old Business - 5 minutes
3. New Business
a. Bylaws Discussion - 30 minutes max If we don't finish
then it will wait till November.
b. Logo Discussion - 15 minutes
c. Event Committee - Formation of a committee to
plan/coordinate TRAC events - 15 minutes
(NOTE: I'd like everyone to think about whatever events and
activities they'd like TRAC to hold in the coming months)
d. Meeting Committee - Identify 2 volunteers to scout candidate
establishments for holding future meetings, one on the North
side and one on the South side of Baltimore - 5 minutes
e. Discuss the possibly of holding a Holiday Party - 5
minutes
4. Technical Topic of General Interest - Any volunteers to lead a technical
discussion on a topic of their choice for up to half hour? - 30 minutes
5. Establish the date, time and location for the November meeting. – 10 minutes
6. Close at 9:00
If anyone has any other topics, please forward them to me at gklein@toad.net.
See you at White Marsh and/or on the 11th!
Gary
TRAC NEWS
Vol 1, Number 2
October
18, 2000
Contents:
1. TRAC Logo Update on the web site
2. October Meeting Highlights
3. TRAC Bylaws Amended and Accepted by Membership
4. TRAC Newsletter Is Coming!
5. TRAC Event Chairman Elected
6. Directions to the November TRAC meeting
7. Agenda for the November TRAC meeting
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1. TRAC Logo Update on the web site
I've updated the webpage to display a few different versions of the revised logo we decided to focus on. The top two designs are variations of the design with the Triumph logos as we discussed at the October meeting while the six designs displayed below are variations without the Triumph logo's and with different TRAC frames on the bottom. I tried a different combination within the oval - overlaying the State picture over the Union Jack instead of the flag showing through the State.
I'm not happy with the top two designs for a few reasons. The first is that the Triumph logo's clutter up the overall logo; they make the overall design too busy in my opinion. Additionally, the Triumph logos are so simple to begin with that to change their design to avoid any copyright issue would render them unintelligible at their displayed size so I question why even include them? It's TRAC's logo, our logo. We don't necessarily need a tie-in to any of Triumph's old logos. I vote to keep the TRAC logo simple and easy to reproduce.
For the lower 6 logos on the webpage, the sizes of the TRAC frames and all colors can be modified of course. I'd like to get a final logo by no later than the next meeting so that we can use it on our newsletter and other club correspondence. Please check them out and let me know what you think. You don't have to wait until November's meeting. You can view them at:
My email address is gklein@toad.net
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2. October Meeting Highlights
On Wednesday October 11, TRAC held its second membership
meeting at the home of Jack and Carol Schmelyun. The meeting commenced at
7:00PM. The TRAC Secretary, Scott Reese, read the last meetings minutes and the
members voted to accept the minutes. The TRAC Treasurer, Sherman Taffel, gave a humorous report on the state of TRAC's
liquidity.
The results of the Bylaws Committee were reviewed (see next
section) and the membership voted to accept them. A final vote for permanent
Officer selection, now that we have bylaws, was delayed until the next meeting
when the Vice President can express his acceptance of the bylaws and express
his continued desire to fulfill the VP duties for the first year.
Two Member's at Large were nominated and a vote was held. Ralph Mason and Dick Martin will serve on the Board of Directors as Members at Large for the first year. These positions are meant to represent the views of membership at Board functions.
An extensive discussion on Charter Membership followed with the vote to accept new members for Charter designation through June 2001. It was discussed that the number of Charter members should perhaps be limited and it was agreed to review the closing window date in 6 months, should membership grow faster than expected.
Jamie Goffaux will investigate the filing aspects for TRAC Incorporation.
The first set of logo's that were initially placed on the web site were discussed and a vote resulted in a proposed modification to one design. Logo's will be reviewed again in November.
Ben Heller, while not present, volunteered to be TRAC's Event Chairman. The duties of this position were announced to the membership and the call for volunteers to help Ben was made.
The members present agreed to hold a meeting in November. The meeting will be on Thursday, November 9th from 7-9PM at Scott Reese's house in Fallston. Directions are provided below.
An active effort by a few members to find permanent meeting locations, both on the North side of Baltimore and on the Southwest side will be undertaken so that we may find a home for meetings after the first of the year. Results of the findings will be discussed at the November meeting.
The members decided to forego a Holiday party this December and will discuss a January evening dinner at the November meeting.
The meeting closed at 9:00PM
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3. TRAC Bylaws Amended and Accepted by the Membership
During the September meeting, a Bylaws Committee was established to review and rework the strawman bylaws for membership approval. The committee members were Sherman Taffel, Mike Ferrel, Jaime Goffaux, Dick Martin and Gary Klein. At the October meeting, the Bylaws developed by the committee were discussed among the attending members. A motion to accept the Bylaws, with a clarification to a section regarding the Board of Directors and Officers, unanimously passed a membership vote. Copies of the approved Bylaws will be available to all members in the near future.
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4. TRAC's Newsletter Is Coming!
TRAC's Newsletter Editor, Jaime Goffaux, is working hard with the layout format for the newsletter. He stated at the October meeting that he plans to mail the first newsletter in November. Inputs for this first issue will be received through the end of Octo and any member wishing to place any information in this issue should send Jaime your submission via the internet. He can accommodate Microsoft Word, Works and ASCII Text. For pictures send him either JPEG or GIF files.
Jaime needs your input. Our newsletter will only be as good as WE make it! Send your articles to Jaime at: jgoffaux@gateway.net
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5. TRAC Event Chairman Elected
One of the Committees that TRAC needs is the Event Committee. This committee identifies and coordinates various activities for TRAC sponsorship and events the membership can attend and enjoy together. While the Events Chairman is responsible "filling" the calendar with activities, he should not be responsible for hosting or coordinating all the events. Ben Heller volunteered to be TRAC's first EC Chairman and he's started a calendar, which I've shown below. As you can see, there are plenty of months that need other activities besides the monthly meeting. Ben's looking for some assistance and we're asking for your help.
Weather permitting, I suggested to Ben that we could have winter drives on the weekends. I'd like to see a TRAC rally as well, perhaps in the spring. Does anyone have any experience with setting one up? At the October meeting, Tech Sessions were discussed as a means of sharing information and assisting one another. I suggest that we decree the First Saturday of the month as Tech Session Day. Are there any volunteers to host the first session?
Please
contact Ben to volunteer or to pass on your ideas for activities. He can be
reached by email at: bheller3@starpower.net
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6. Directions to the November TRAC meeting
Our next meeting will be held at the home of fellow members Scott and Heidi Reese on Thursday, November 9 from 7:00 to 9:00PM. Their address is 3421 Widows Care, Fallston, MD.
PS: For detailed directions, log onto (www.Mapquest.com) and
type in your address and mine and it will give you directions as well.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Thanks Scott and Heidi.
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7. Agenda for the November TRAC meeting:
For our next meeting, here's my proposed agenda.
a. Confirmation vote for TRAC officers
b. Logo Discussion and Vote
c. Permanent Meeting Locations Discussion
d. January Club Dinner Discussion/Planning
e. Review Upcoming Events Calendar
If anyone has any other topics, please forward them to me at
gklein@toad.net.
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Well, that's about all for this edition of TRAC News. As always, I appreciate your feedback and support (read encouragement, too). See you at Scott's on November 9th!
Gary
TRAC NEWS
Vol 1, Number 3
November
20, 2000
Contents:
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1. November Meeting Highlights
On Thursday November 9, TRAC held a membership meeting at the home of club Secretary, Scott Reese. The weather was windy and rainy that evening and quite understandably, many members elected stayed home, no doubt watching the continuing election saga. As such, we had only 9 members, not enough for a general membership meeting quorum, but 5 our to 6 Board members were present so we held a board meeting and conducted some business.
The December meeting was discussed and Sherman shared the
observation that TRAC is mostly finished with its organizational phase and now
must embark on its planning phase. Therefore, the Board decided that the
December meeting will be a Board of Directors meeting, HOWEVER, all members are
HIGHLY encouraged to attend, as we will start the planning process to identify
those activities TRAC will sponsor in the coming year. Please mark your
calendar for Tuesday, December 12, 7:00-9:00PM at Kaufmann's Tavern in
Gambrills. Everyone's participation is needed and welcomed. (NOTE: If all members
would kindly respond to this email stating that either they will or will not
attend, I'd appreciate it as I have to give Kaufmanns a headcount no later than
one week before. Directions to Kaufmanns appear below as well as a printable
version on the website.)
In order to have a logo for the inaugural edition of the "TRAC Record", the Board decided to select a candidate logo from one of those that appeared on the website last month. The selected logo now appears on TRAC's website, located at: www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
Event Chairman, Ben Heller stated his interest in holding a TECH session on Saturday, December 2 at 9:00AM at Scott Reese's home. This session will cover door disassembly and internal part refurbishment and replacement and we'll use Scott's car as the guinea pig, er,….. ah,…… patient! Directions to Scott's can be found in last month's TECH News or on the website.
The remainder of the meeting was spent talking about Triumphs of course. An informative discussion initiated by Chris Horant on DOT 5 Spec brake fluid versus DOT 3 & 4, as well as several other topics of interest were discussed.
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2. TRAC Official Logo - View it on the Web
I've totally updated the webpage with a new format to display TRAC's new logo. There are also pages with an Event Calendar, Points of Contact, Membership Application and so forth. There's now a Photo section where you can post your car's picture as well as a place for photos of future club events. If anyone wishes to send me via email a picture of his or her car, I'll add it to the website. Alternatively, I can scan your favorite photo for you if you send it to me or bring it to a future meeting. I'll return all photos. Email me for my snail mail address.
Also note that the TRAC website's URL has changed. You can view it at: www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
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3. TRAC's First Newsletter Is Coming!
TRAC's Newsletter Editor, Jaime Goffaux, has about completed TRAC's first newsletter and it should be in the mail later this week! Watch your mailbox!
Don't forget Jaime can use new material for future TRAC Record's. Send him your articles at: jgoffaux@gateway.net
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4. December Tech Session
As I stated above, our first Tech Session Saturday will be on December 2 at Scott Reese's house. Future Tech Sessions will depend on volunteers to share with TRAC's members, their projects or items of interest pertaining to our cars. If you're planning on a repair or modification over the winter, how about announcing your intentions and open your garage up to fellow TRAC members? There just might be someone out there contemplating the same repair that would like to see how it's done. Contact Ben Heller by email at: bheller3@starpower.net to schedule a date. In keeping the First Saturday of the month as Tech Session Day, the next available date is Saturday, January 6 followed by February 3, weather permitting of course!
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5. January Post-Holiday Party
TRAC Member-at-Large, Ralph Mason has volunteered to organize a January evening dinner and social for TRAC members and their wives. The date will be selected at the December meeting but for your planning purposes, as of now we're looking a Friday evening, either January 12 or 19. Cocktails will start at 6:30 and dinner at 7:00. Mark your calendars!
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6. Directions to the December TRAC meeting
December 12, 7:00PM -- Meeting at Kaufmann's Tavern in Gambrills - event and activity planning for the coming year. Kaufmanns serves a varied menu ranging from sandwiches starting at $4.95 up to full dinners. Seafood is a specialty with plenty of other choices for non-seafood loving patrons. I need a headcount soon. Kaufmanns does not take credit cards; cash and checks only. An ATM machine is located on the premises.
From the North:
Follow the beltway, I-695, to I-97 South towards Annapolis. Follow to Exit 7, MD Route 3 towards Crofton. Follow for approximately 1 mile to the first stop light at MD Route 175. Go RIGHT.
Follow
Route 175 for approximately 1 mile and take a RIGHT on Gambrills Road.
Kaufmanns is about 1/2 mile on the RIGHT.
From the South:
Follow I-97 North towards Glen Burnie. Exit at MD Route 32 for Fort Meade (Exit 7?) and follow the ramp signs for the ramp marked for MD Route 3 towards Crofton. Follow for approximately 1 mile to the first stop light at MD Route 175. Go RIGHT.
Follow
Route 175 for approximately 1 mile and take a RIGHT on Gambrills Road.
Kaufmanns is about 1/2 mile on the RIGHT.
From the Columbia Area:
Follow MD Route 32 through Fort Meade and exit at MD Route 175. Go RIGHT towards Odenton following Route 175 for approximately 3 miles and take a LEFT on Gambrills Road. Kaufmanns is about 1/2 mile on the RIGHT.
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Well, that's about all for the third edition of TRAC News. As always, I appreciate your feedback and support (read encouragement, too). See you at Scott's on December 2nd and/or at Kaufmanns on the 12th.
Gary
TRAC NEWS
Vol 1, Number 4
December 19,
2000
TRAC's Web Site - www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
Contents:
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1. December Meeting Highlights
On
Tuesday December 12, TRAC held a membership meeting at Kaufmann's Tavern in
Gambrills. Nineteen members attended where we covered several topics,
listed below, and enjoyed a good meal, camaraderie and some adult beverages.
TRAC has applied for Zone status with the Vintage Triumph
Registry, VTR. Association with VTR should increase exposure to TRAC and
assist with our membership drive. Additionally, after one year, TRAC can
apply for Chapter status, provided TRAC has 10 active VTR members, and gain the
valuable benefit of receiving free liability insurance for club sponsored
events. Other national organizations were also discussed, notably 6-Pack
(club catering to the TR5/250 and TR6 models) of which TRAC is also associated,
and TRA.
The members discussed TRAC's printed newsletter, the
"TRAC Record". Everyone present
expressed how great a job Jaime and Kitty did on the first edition. With
our current membership in the twenty's, however, the cost of a monthly
newsletter presents a large drain on the club's treasury. After discussion
and a vote, for 2001, the "TRAC Record" will be printed every other
month with the first edition being Jan/Feb 2001. Hopefully, with a larger
membership next year and a fund raising event, the
club will be able to revert to a monthly publication.
TRAC will actively pursue incorporation in the Stage of Maryland early next year.
Ralph Mason provided some information on the January dinner at Liberatores Bistro in Timonium. The members picked their favorite entrees from a private menu. Liberatores will provide us with a private room (provided we have at least 25 people) and a dinner package to include a house salad, choice of one entrée from a list of four or five the members selected, desert and coffee with a cost of approximately $30 per person, depending on the selection. Drinks will be at a cash bar. The event will start around 6:00PM on Friday, January 19, 2001 for cocktails with dinner around 7:00PM. We'll need 25 people to attend for this special rate and Ralph needs a head count by January 11. Please mark your calendars. This will be a member/spouse or significant other event! More information, exact menu, cost, directions, etc, will be forthcoming before the end of the month via email and posted on the web site under Events.
Dick Martin reported on his inquiry to obtain embroidered club regalia. More information will be forthcoming.
Jaime reported that TRAC could qualify for Maryland specialty tags which show the TRAC logo. Several questions were posed and Jaime's agreed to formally contact the state for information.
TRAC now has a Publicity Chairman. Many thanks to Rich Baines for volunteering!
Event Chairman, Ben Heller led the discussion on TRAC events for 2001. As a starting point, Ben provided a list of various events, tech session topics and shows/events that TRAC could do next year. A lively discussion ensued with several actions assigned. Ben and Russ Pagano will plan a country drive for March/April in the northern part of the State. Several folks on the southern side will also plan a drive for the summer. Vice President Ken Shapiro is chairing a temporary committee (volunteers needed) to search for a location/date/details associated with holding a popular vote car show. Jaime Goffaux will contact local rally master for help with hosting a rally in association/competition with perhaps the Baltimore MG club. Tech Sessions will still be held on the first Saturday of each month. Ben will be sending out a club-wide email with more information on these events.
There will be no meeting in January; only the dinner.
There will be a TRAC Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, February 15, 7:00PM on the south side, location TBD. While this meeting is mandatory for Board members, all regular members are invited to attend.
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2. New TRAC Members
This month, TRAC's received 3 new members, Richard Andersen, Maureen Royle and Raymond Price. A big welcome to them all!
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3. Are You Nationally Affiliated?
TRAC's original membership application did not ask this question but the new one on the web does. As noted above, TRAC will need 10 VTR members by this time next year to apply for Chapter status so I'd like to know what organization(s) you may belong to. All club affiliations are appreciated. Please email Gary stating the national organization(s) to which you belong. gklein@toad.net
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4. January Tech Session
Treasurer, Sherman Taffel, will host the first Tech Session of the New Year on Saturday January 6. This will be an indoor session and the topic will be master cylinder overhaul. Watch for an email from Ben Heller announcing time and directions.
BTW, if you're planning a repair or modification and can host as session, please contact Ben Heller by email at: bheller3@starpower.net to discuss and schedule a date.
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Well, that wraps up the forth edition of TRAC News. Watch the website for event updates and my email with info on the January dinner.
TRAC NEWS
Vol 1, Number 5
January 28, 2001
TRAC's Web Site - www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
Contents:
January Dinner Highlights
February Meeting
New TRAC Members
February Tech Session
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1. January Dinner Highlights
On Friday January 19, TRAC held its first Winter Dinner at Liberatore's Italian restaurant in Timonium. Fourteen members and twelve spouses and partners gathered shortly after 6:00PM for cocktails and dinner. A total of twenty-six people ventured out on this rainy evening. Liberatore's provided a separate room for our event and the atmosphere was perfect for friendly discussion about British cars and countless other topics. Members were seated for dinner shortly past 7:00PM and we were offered our choice of starter, entree and dessert. I think everyone will agree that the meal was fantastic.
Also attending the affair were new members who own Jensen automobiles. Through the efforts of Sherman Taffel, fellow Jensen mailing list members from "Around the Chesapeake" area have joined TRAC.
The evening passed very quickly and after photo's, those attending started to leave shortly after 10:00PM. Once again, on behalf of TRAC, I'd like to extend our thanks to the owner and staff at Liberatore's and fellow TRAC members, Ralph and Dorothy Mason for coordinating everything.
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2. February Meeting
There will be a TRAC Membership meeting on Thursday, February 15, 7:00PM on the south side, location TBD. Nominations and voting for Vice President will be held together with some other club business. I'll announce the location within a few days. Check the website for details.
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3. New TRAC Members
Since last month, TRAC's received 4 new members: David Young and Dianne Taylor, Chuck Moreland and Diane Scanea, Kevin Owens and Bonn Macy. Welcome to all our new members and we look forward to seeing you at our events.
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4. February Tech Session
TRAC's Event Chairman, Ben Heller, will host February's Tech Session on Saturday February 3. The topic for this session will be recovering you seats. Ben's still waiting for the foams for his seats so the agenda may be have to be changed. Watch for an email from Ben confirming the agenda and announcing time and directions.
Also, if you're planning a repair or modification and can host as session, please contact Ben Heller by email at: bheller3@starpower.net to discuss and schedule a date.
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This is a short edition of TRAC News as the Super Bowl game has my attention at the moment. Watch for an update to our website with photo's from the Dinner, perhaps on Monday.
Please make an attempt to make our February meeting.
Cheers,
Gary www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
TRAC NEWS Vol 1, Number 6
February 19, 2001
TRAC's Web Site - www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
Contents:
1.
February Meeting Highlights
2. National Triumph Association Affiliation
3. New TRAC Members
4. March Tech Session
5. March Meeting
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1. February Meeting Highlights
On Thursday February 15, TRAC held a membership meeting at Kaufmann's Tavern in Gambrills. Twenty members attended. Highlights of the meeting are listed below:
TRAC's Secretary, Scott Reese, was unable to attend at the
last minute so the minutes from the December's meeting were not read.
Subsequently, no old business was discussed.
TRAC Treasurer, Sherman Taffel, provided a report on the club's treasury.
Dick Martin gave an update on his search for club regalia items. Currently, he's received information from two companies, one that embroiders items like hats, shirts and jackets and another that can make patches of the TRAC logo for use with our present clothing. Gary Klein reported that he's been in contact with a second embroidery company and is awaiting pricing information. Dick also circulated example copies of club membership card designs he's been working on. The Board will review these topics at next month's meeting and make a decision.
Ben Heller, Event Chairman, gave an update for the upcoming TRAC events. The March Tech Session will be held on Saturday, March 3 and the topic will be Seat Restoration & Recovering. As stated on the webpage, the April Tech Session will be a TSD Rally class and provided we get enough students, in afternoon there will be an actual rally for the students to test their skills. This session will not be held on the traditional first Saturday in April but will be delayed 2 weeks, until April 21 in order to accommodate the instructor, Mr. Len Picton, rally master and member of the MG's of Baltimore club. On the topic of a car show, the general consensus was that TRAC should hold off attempting to host its own show this season. Instead, we decided to attend, en mass, other local shows forming a TRAC contingent. Sherman Taffel reported that the Capitol Triumph Registry and the Mason/Dixon club are organizing a get together this year and suggested that TRAC inform CTR of our interest. Many members expressed interest with participating in a Triumph Gathering like this. More details to follow.
Club Newsletter Editor, Jaime Goffaux, has been in contact with the MVA and reported on the opportunity of obtaining TRAC Club tags for TRAC members. Essentially, the club needs an initial order of 25 tags and the cost will be a one-time fee of $25/set of tags. This topic will be discussed at next month's Board meeting. Look for details on this opportunity in the next "TRAC Record".
The main purpose of this meeting was to elect a club Vice President. No early nominations were submitted, however, two present Board members agreed to exchange duties. Sherman Taffel agreed to fulfill the duties of VP and Dick Martin agreed to fulfill the duties of Treasurer. The members present voted unanimously to the exchange. This vote, however, left one Member-at-Large position open and Bob Wittlinger accepted nomination to the position. He also was unanimously elected.
Gary Klein raised the topic of purchasing a TRAC Banner for display at club sponsored functions and when we attend other functions as a club. The size and design options for a banner were discussed and several members agreed to contact sign makers they were familiar with and get a quote. The findings will be discussed at next month's Board meeting.
Club Incorporation was discussed in December but no progress has been made to date with the exception that TRAC has secured the services of an attorney who's offered to assist us pro-bono.
During the meeting, Gary Klein reported that he's received no information on TRAC's application for Zone status with the Vintage Triumph Registry, VTR. However, two days later, he received the official acceptance from VTR. TRAC is now a VTR Zone! See the accompanying article below.
Ralph Mason graciously donated to TRAC a ceramic clown he's painted for us to use as a fundraiser. Several options were discussed and it was decided to defer until next month's Board meeting, to discuss and decide how to best make use of Ralph's generous gift. Thank you Ralph.
Members were reminded that articles for our newsletter, the "TRAC Record" are needed. Items for the next edition can be emailed to Jaime at jgoffaux@gateway.net Text articles and photos are acceptable. The next edition will be March/April 2001.
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2. National Triumph Association Affiliation
TRAC is now officially associated with both the Vintage Triumph Registry and 6-Pack. National affiliation offers TRAC opportunities to participate in activities, TRAC gains exposure for new members in the Maryland area, and in the case of the VTR, TRAC will be covered by free liability insurance for club sponsored activities after we attain Chapter status (later this year hopefully). Our club will be listed in the VTR quarterly magazine as the affiliated organization in the Maryland region and our web page will be posted on the VTR web page (www.vtr.org) in the near future. 6-Pack does not list Chapters on their web page (something I'm trying to change) but they do list Chapters in their quarterly magazine.
I encourage everyone to consider membership in either of these fine organizations. To attain VTR Chapter status, TRAC must have at least 10 active VTR national members (we currently have 7). To maintain our 6-Pack affiliation, we need 6 national members (we currently have 3 but 6-Pack is giving us some time to catch up). For further information, give me a call. 410 551-2055.
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3. New TRAC Members
In the past month, TRAC's received 4 new members: John & Lisa Sherwood, Glenn and Darlene Dent, John and Peggy Williston and Alan and Mark Schmall. Welcome new members!
Watch for a separate email with updated Members Name/Address/Phone numbers.
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4. March Tech Session
TRAC's Event Chairman, Ben Heller, will host the March Tech Session on Saturday March 3. The topic for this session will be recovering you seats. Watch for an email from Ben announcing the time and directions.
As a reminder, if you're planning a repair or modification and can host as session, please contact Ben Heller by email at: bheller3@starpower.net to discuss. Tech sessions are held the first Saturday of the month. If you can, please schedule a date!
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5. March Meeting
There will be a TRAC Board meeting on Tuesday, March 15, 7:00PM on the north side, location to be announced within a few days. Board members please watch for the agenda as we have several important items to discuss and decide. As a reminder, members are welcome at Board meetings. Contact me for more information.
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Watch for updated club information on our website.
Cheers,
TRAC NEWS
Vol 1, Number 7
March 20,
2001
TRAC's Web Site - www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
Website Updated on 3/20/01
Contents:
1.
March Board Meeting Highlights
2. TRAC Regalia
3. New TRAC Members
4. April Tech Session
5. April Meeting
6. TRAC Record Articles
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1. March Board Meeting Highlights
On Tuesday March 13, the TRAC Board of Directors together with the Events and Publicity Chairmen and the TRAC Record editor, met at Schooners Restaurant in Fullerton, MD. Attendees were Gary Klein, Scott Reese, Ben Heller, Sherman Taffel, Jamie Goffaux, Richard Baines, and Dick Martin. Highlights of the meeting are listed below:
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2. TRAC Regalia
At the March Board meeting, different clothing regalia options, initially reported at the February Membership meeting, were reviewed and the options discussed. After considerable discussion, the Board overwhelmingly agreed to contract with Shirtz 4 U to produce TRAC’s official clothing regalia. Shirtz 4 U provided the best set-up cost and will permit small quantity orders. Additionally they produced a sample-embroidered patch and forwarded it to Gary prior to the Board meeting for consideration. The logo will be appox. 2 7/8" wide by 2 3/8" high, fully embroidered in 4 colours. The logo will be placed on the left breast of shirts and similar items as well as on hat fronts. Additionally, the words "Charter Member" will be written below the logo for shirts and across the back of hats for those members so eligible. All orders must be placed through TRAC.
The Board will be meeting with Shirtz 4 U this Saturday to pick final styles and colors. Prices are expected to be in the mid $20’s for a short sleeve, 3-button, 100% cotton golf shirt by Outer Banks and hats are expected to be in the mid teens. Other items such as sweat shirts, jackets and denim long sleeve shirts will be considered as well. Men’s and Ladies sizes will be available.
Hopefully, samples will be available for viewing at the April Membership meeting. Orders may be placed at this time so bring your check book!
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3. New TRAC Members
In the past month, TRAC's received 2 new members, our 38th and 39th. Welcome new members Tony & Mary Ellen Belenki and John and Anita Zahn. Tony owned a TR6 many years ago as well as a MG Midget. He’s currently in the market for a good TR6. John is into restoring and selling Spitfires and has recently sold his ride. Hopefully, he’ll find his new project soon and will be able to join us, "On the Road"!
Watch for a future email with updated Members Name/Address/Phone numbers.
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4. April Tech Session
TRAC's April Tech Session will be held 2 weeks late next month, on Saturday April 21. We slipped the date in order to accommodate Mr. Len Picton, rally master and member of the MG's of Baltimore club, who’s graciously agreed to teach TRAC the art of road rally’s. TRAC’s newsletter editor, Jaime Goffaux, knows Len and has arranged for this special session. During the morning, TRAC members will learn how to run and setup a real road rally. After the session, Event Chairman Ben Heller has arranged for a scenic drive in the area. The meeting location will be the Ellicott City area and will start in the morning. A separate email will announce the exact location, time and provide directions. So find a calculator and your watch with the second hand. Let’s make this event the biggest Tech Session yet!
As always, if you're planning a repair or modification and can host as session, please contact Ben Heller by email at: bheller3@starpower.net to discuss. Tech sessions are usually held the first Saturday of the month. If you can, please schedule a date!
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5. March Meeting
There will be a TRAC General Membership meeting on Wednesday, April 11, 7:00PM on the north side, location to be announced within a few days via email and on the web site.
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6. TRAC Record Articles
Members are reminded that articles for our newsletter, the "TRAC Record" are needed. Items for the next edition can be emailed to Jaime at jgoffaux@gateway.net Text articles and photos are acceptable. The next edition is scheduled for May publication so please forward your articles by mid-April.
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Well, that’s about all for now. Don’t forget to watch for updated club information on our website.
Cheers,
TRAC NEWS
Vol 1, Number 8
April 23,
2001
TRAC's Web Site - www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
Web Site Updated on 4/23/01
Contents:
1.
April Membership Meeting Highlights
2. April TSD Tech Session
3. New TRAC Members
4. TRAC Regalia
5. May Meeting
6. TRAC Record Articles
7. Coming Events
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1.
April Membership Meeting Highlights
On
Wednesday April 11, a TRAC General Membership meeting was held at Schooner’s Restaurant in Fullerton, MD. The following
members attended: Scott Reese, Gary Klein, Mike Ferrell, Ralph & Dorothy
Mason, Bob Wittlinger, Chris Horant, Ben Heller, Russ
Pagano, Mark Schmall, Al Schmall,
Dick Martin, Gene Pulket, John Zahn, Sherman &
Camellia Taffel. Don Pritchard joined TRAC.
Highlights of the meeting are listed below:
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2.
April TSD Tech Session
TRAC's
April Tech Session was held 2 weeks late next month, on Saturday April 21, but
what a terrific session and day it was! Fourteen TRAC members and 3 spouses
brought 10 cars to the session. We slipped the date in order to accommodate Mr.
Len Picton, rally master and member of the MG's of
Baltimore club, who’s graciously agreed to teach
TRAC the art of driving in a road rallye. We started
to assemble around 9:00 and our cars were positioned on a grassy knoll at the
entrance into the upper parking area with the TRAC banner proudly displayed! At
around 10:15, we meandered inside for a short visit to see Endless Road and the
various automobile memorabilia that Dave has on display. He special ordered
some Triumph items for the occasion. Class instruction started at 10:30 and Len
held our attention for a 2 hours, a full 30 minutes
more than he expected to. Len taught us everything from the history of rallyes to how to read rallye
instructions and actually run one. After class, everyone retired to the Ram’s Head for lunch and the members asked Len to join
them. By the end of lunch, it was after 2:00 and time to depart Savage Mills
and take the drive mapped out by Ben Heller and Russ Pagano. Our route took us
through the back roads of western Howard County and lasted about an hour. The
rain held off, mostly, but no one was about to be the only car to put their
hood up! Seven members joined us for the beautiful drive.
Overall,
it was a great outing, marking TRAC’s first event for 2001. Many thanks
are due to Sherman and Camellia for coordinating with the Savage Mills
management (the Savage Mills management expressed their pleasure at seeing our
cars at the Mill perhaps we can hold another event there next year); to our
instructor, Mr. Len Picton for an enjoyable and
informative session; for Jaime Goffaux for coordinating
calendars with Len; and to Ben Heller and Russ Pagano for the laying out the
terrific drive. Thanks everyone! Now, who’s game
to enter the MG’s of Baltimore’s rallye on May 6th?
As
a side note, if you're planning a repair or modification and can host a tech
session, please contact Ben Heller by email at: bheller3@starpower.net
to discuss. Tech sessions are usually held the first Saturday of the month. If
you can, please schedule a date!
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3.
New TRAC Members
In
the past month, TRAC has gained a new member, our 39th. Welcome to
Don & Laurie Pritchard who own a 1973 and 1974 Jensen Healey’s.
Welcome to TRAC Don and Laurie, and we’re
looking forward to seeing those cars!
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4.
TRAC Regalia
The
TRAC web site has a picture of two of the items available for purchase and a
link to an order form which lists all items that are available. Everyone’s reminded that items can be ordered anytime
from TRAC’s Treasurer, Dick Martin, and they will be delivered within a
few weeks. Just print out the form and send it off to Dick at his address,
noted on the form.
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5.
May Meeting
There
will be a TRAC General Membership meeting on Thursday, May 10, 7:00-9:00 PM at Kaufman’s Tavern in Gambrills. Check the web site for
directions.
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6.
TRAC Record Articles
Members
are reminded that articles for our newsletter, the "TRAC Record" are
needed. Items for the next edition can be emailed to Jaime at jgoffaux@gateway.net Text articles and
photos are acceptable. The next edition is scheduled for publication in May so
please forward your articles ASAP! Let’s make this
edition a special edition as we’ll print off
extra copies to hand out at the Bowie British Car Show in June.
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7.
Coming Events
April
28 - Spring Fling #7, Kent Island, sponsored by the Kent Island Cruisers.
Contact Rich Baines for more info.
April
29 - Britain on the Green at Woodlawn, sponsored by the Capital Triumph
Register. Gary and Sherman will be attending. Contact Gary for more
information.
May
5 - Tech Session, topic TBA
May
6 - Classic Car Meet - Richmond, VA, sponsored by the Richmond Triumph Register
May
6 - Get the Dust Off Rally - hosted by the MG's of
Baltimore (What a great way to try your new skills!)
May
10 - Membership Meeting - 7-9PM, Kaufmann's Tavern.
May
18-20 - Carlisle Import Car/Replicar Show & Flea
Market
May
19-27 - British Car Week - GET OUT AND DRIVE IT!
May
26 - Hope Lodge Car Show - Fort Washington, PA, sponsored by the Delaware
Valley Triumphs, Ltd.
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Well,
that’s about all for now. Don’t
forget to watch for updated club information on our website.
Cheers,
TRAC NEWS
Vol 1, Number 9
May 14, 2001
TRAC's Web Site - www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
Web Site Updated on 5/14/01
Contents:
1. May Membership Meeting Highlights
2. May Tech Session
3. Bylaws Update
4. New TRAC Members
5. June Meeting
6. TRAC Regalia
7. Coming Events
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1.
May Membership Meeting Highlights
On
Thursday May 10, a TRAC General Membership meeting was held at Kaufmann’s Tavern in Gambrills, MD. The following
members attended: Scott Reese, Gary Klein, Mike Ferrell, Ralph & Dorothy
Mason, Bob Wittlinger, Ed Oldewurtel,
Ben Heller, Rich and Carol Baines, Russ Pagano, Mark Schmall,
Al Schmall, Dick & Karen Martin, Roger Blau, John Zahn, Sherman Taffel,
David White, Roberta Riffle and Tony Belenki.
Highlights of the meeting are listed below:
As a
side note, I’ll be at Bowie and will have my
canopy, a couple of chairs and the TRAC Banner proudly displayed. We’ll print extra copies of the June TRAC Record to
hand out as well as have club membership applications available. I’d like every TRAC member attending Bowie to plan on
"manning" the TRAC Banner area to greet visitors and talk about TRAC,
for an hour or so shift per member. I can’t do
it alone and would like the break to visit the other cars on the field, too. We’ll discuss this more at the June Meeting.
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2.
May Tech Session
TRAC's
April Tech Session was held at Sherman Taffel’s
house where members disassembled Sherman’s TR4’s
front end. Unfortunately, I wasn’t there but it
sounds like real progress was made and the Sherman’s
car was successfully put back together. The team did one side that day. Photo’s can be viewed on the website.
If
you're planning a repair or modification and can host a tech session, please
contact Ben Heller by email at: bheller3@starpower.net
to discuss. Tech sessions are usually held the first Saturday of the month. If
you can, please schedule a date!
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3.
Bylaws Update
TRAC
members have been practicing a policy of keeping the membership and email lists
closed to anyone not a club member. At the May membership meeting, we discussed
whether we wanted to continue this policy or to share our information with
outside concerns. Lots of discussion ensued and in the end,
the membership agreed to open the membership list up to anyone who was a dues
paying member of TRAC, and that includes business concerns.
Now
I’m a little embarrassed to admit it but this
policy was not covered by our current Bylaws; rather it was somehow adopted
along the way. (I could have sworn that it was in there) Therefore, since we
voted to change the "policy", I intend on drafting a proposed
modification of the Bylaws and will share this with the Board for discussion
and confirmation. When we finalize the changes, I’ll
forward every member an updated Bylaws file.
What
I’m thinking about is something like that shown
below. Any comments or suggestions are welcome.
The TRAC membership list, including newsletter, is produced
for the benefit of any member, either an individual or business entity, who
becomes and maintains a status of regular member of TRAC. For a business
entity, regular membership includes the following:
a. payment of the annual TRAC dues,
b.
financially support TRAC's activities through such
things as:
1.
placing periodic advertisements in our newsletter, TRAC Record,
2.
providing financial support to defray activity costs, such as sponsoring TRAC
events at the business location, paying for the printing of tickets for club
activities, donating services/items for club events, etc.
3.
offering TRAC members a discount on services performed by the business.
c. place a TRAC membership flyer in an area of prominence
within the business concern
d.
submit regular technical/service articles for
enclosure in the newsletter, TRAC Record.
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4.
New TRAC Members
In
the past month, TRAC has gained 3 new members. We now have 42! Welcome to David
White & Roberta Riffle (David owns a ‘73 TR6 and Roberta a ’73
Spitfire), Roger & Clare Blau (’76 TR6), and
Dean Ray (’58 TR3A). Welcome to TRAC everyone and we’re
looking forward to seeing you and those cars!
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5.
June Meeting
There
will be a TRAC General Membership meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 7:00-9:00 PM at Scooner’s Restaurant in Parkdale. Check the web site
for directions.
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6.
TRAC Regalia
Do
you have yours yet? Shirts and hats embroidered with the TRAC logo can be
ordered anytime from TRAC’s Treasurer, Dick Martin, and they will be
delivered within a few weeks. Contact Dick or just print out the order form
found on the web site and send it, together with your check payable to TRAC, to
Dick at his address, noted on the form.
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7.
Coming Events
May
18-20 - Carlisle Import Car/Replicar Show & Flea
Market
May
19-27 - British Car Week - GET OUT AND DRIVE IT!
May
26 - Hope Lodge Car Show - Fort Washington, PA, sponsored by the Delaware
Valley Triumphs, Ltd. Is anyone planning on attending?
June
2 - Tech Session, Topic TBA
June
12 - Membership Meeting, North Side at Schooners, 7-9PM.
June
16 - Club Drive arranged by Scott Reese. Details to follow.
June
21-23 - Triumph Register of America National 2001 - Hunt Valley, hosted by the
Mason-Dixon TRA. The concours judging is Saturday morning. Let's organize a
contingent to attend and cheer on our fellow TRAC TR2-4 members!
June
24 - British Car Day, Bowie MD. Registration forms were mailed on Thursday, May
10. We're hoping for a good TRAC turnout so Register Early!
July
7 - Tech Session, 9:00AM, Topic - Crankshaft End Float Measurement - Location:
Gary's house in Severn. More information and directions will be forwarded via
email.
July
11 - Membership Meeting, South Side, Kaufmann's, 7-9PM.
July
21 - Topless Club Drive - Details to follow.
October
18-21, 2001 - This is a heads-up. I just received today an entry package for Triumphest 2001 in Ventura, CA. If anyone would like to see
this information, I’ll bring it to the June
meeting or you may view the details at www.geocities.com/triumphest2001
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Well,
that’s about all for now. I’ll
be off to Carlisle this Friday afternoon and will be walking the field on
Saturday morning looking for good deals. Hope to see some of you there.
Don’t forget to watch for updated club information on
our website.
Cheers,
Gary
www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
TRAC NEWS
Vol 1, Number 10
June 13,
2001
TRAC's Web Site - www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
Web Site Updated on 6/13/01
Contents:
1.
June Membership Meeting Highlights
2.
July Tech Session
3.
New TRAC Members
4.
July Meeting
5.
Coming Events
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1.
June Membership Meeting Highlights
On
Tuesday June 12, a TRAC General Membership meeting was at Schooner’s
Restaurant in Fullerton, MD. The following members attended: Scott Reese, Gary
Klein, Sherman Taffel, Mike Ferrell, Ralph &
Dorothy Mason, Ed Oldewurtel, Ben Heller, Al Schmall, Dick Martin, Bill & Connie Taylor, David
White, Roberta Riffle and Tony Belenki, Chris Horant,
Paul Hagert, Dean Ray and new members, Ralph Eriksen and Gary Heinlein.
Highlights of the meeting are listed below:
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2.
July Tech Session
TRAC's
July Tech Session will be held at Gary Klein's house in Severn. The topic will
be engine Thrust Washer measurement. This simple measurement, made simple with
the appropriate dial indicator and magnetic base, can be easily made right
under the bonnet without disassembling a thing. If you're out of spec you could
be damaging your engine! Mark your calendars, Saturday July 7, probably at
9:00AM but I'll send out an email with more information and directions the week
after Bowie.
If
you're planning a repair or modification and can host a tech session, please
contact Ben Heller by email at: bheller3@starpower.net
to discuss. Tech sessions are usually held the first Saturday of the month. If
you can, please schedule a date!
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3.
New TRAC Members
In
the past month, TRAC has gained 3 new members. We now have 45! Welcome to Paul
and Kathy Hagert of Joppa ('63 TR3B), Ralph and Barbara Eriksen (’61
TR3A), and Gary Heinlein and Mary Scott (’74 Spitfire). Welcome to TRAC
everyone and we’re looking forward to seeing you
and those cars!
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4.
July Meeting
There
will be a TRAC General Membership meeting on Wednesday, July 11, 7:00-9:00 PM on
the South side. We're investigating an alternate location. Check the web site
for the location and directions.
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5.
Coming Events
We're
into Summer and that means get out and drive those British Cars. I'm personally
planning on attending most of the following events and encourage you to join
me. TRAC and LBC's, that's what it's all about!
June
16 - Club Drive arranged by Scott Reese. Details were sent out via email. Looks
to be a great day out in the cars!
June
21-23 - Triumph Register of America National 2001 - Hunt Valley, hosted by the
Mason-Dixon TRA. The concours judging is Saturday morning. Let's organize a
contingent to attend and cheer on our fellow TRAC TR2-4 members!
June
24 - British Car Day, Bowie MD - The field opens at 8:00AM. Most of us will be
getting there early.
July
4 - Severna Park Parade - 9:00AM, Contact Dick Martin
July
7 - Tech Session, 9:00AM, Topic - Crankshaft End Float Measurement - Location:
Gary's house in Severn. More information and directions will be forwarded via
email.
July
11 - Membership Meeting, South Side, location TBA, 7-9PM.
July
15 - British Invasion of Gettysburg, PA
July
21 - Topless Club Drive - Details to follow.
October
18-21, 2001 - This is a heads-up. I just received today an entry package for Triumphest 2001 in Ventura, CA. If anyone would like to see
this information, I’ll bring it to the June
meeting or you may view the details at www.geocities.com/triumphest2001
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Well,
that’s about all for now.
Don’t forget to watch for updated club information on
our website.
Cheers,
Gary
www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
TRAC NEWS
Vol 1, Number 11
July 15,
2001
TRAC's Web Site - www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
Web Site Updated on 7/15/01
Contents:
1.
July Membership Meeting Highlights
2. August Tech Session
3. New TRAC Members
4. August Meeting
5. Gettysburg Invasion
6. Coming Events
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1.
June Membership Meeting Highlights
On
Wednesday July 11, a TRAC General Membership meeting was held at Bennigan's Restaurant in Columbia, MD. The following
members attended: Scott Reese, Gary Klein, Russ Pagano, Ralph Mason, Ben
Heller, Al & Mark Schmall, Dick & Karen
Martin, David Young & Diane Taylor, Chris Horant, Paul Hagert, John Zahn,
David Schenck, Bob Wittlinger and new members, John
Boston, Dudley Williams, Steve Williams and Craig Wensley. Highlights of the
meeting are listed below:
Spitfires
- Chris Horant, 2nd, Richard Andersen, 3rd
TR6 '69-74 - Dick Martin, 2nd, Scott Reese, 3rd
TR6 '74.5-76 - Mike Ferrel, 3rd, Gary
Klein, Honorable Mention
Once
again, congratulations to everyone!
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2.
August Tech Session
TRAC's
August Tech Session for Saturday August 4th needs a topic and a
host. Anyone who can share their knowledge on an aspect of Triumph or British
cars with the members or perhaps would like the benefit of club member
assistance with that special issue, please contact Ben Heller.
If
you're planning a repair or modification and can host a tech session, please
contact Ben Heller by email at: bheller3@starpower.net
to discuss. Tech sessions are usually held the first Saturday of the month. If
you can, please schedule a date!
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3.
New TRAC Members
Our
efforts at British Car Day in Bowie last month really helped get the word out
about TRAC. As a result of our efforts, TRAC has gained 15 new members in since
last month. We now have 60! Welcome to Louis Tucker ('65 TR4), John & Marie
Boston ('75 TR6), Mark Olkon ('56 TR3, '80 TR8, '53
Morgan +4), Steve & Val Williams ('58 TR3A), Dudley Williams & Lydia Kerboul ('75 TR6), Bill & Mary Ann Nead
('59 TR3A), Gary Ketner & Janice Clements ('70
TR6), Brian & Sharon Hoffman ('60 TR3A), Raymond & Sandra Masse ('76
Spitfire), Bob Lasater ('73 Jensen Interceptor, '65 Austin Healey, '66 Land
Rover, '72 MGB/GT), Jim Rallo ('73 TR6), Lee &
Gabriela Fishpaw ('741/2 TR6), Russel & Julie Williams ('76 Spitfire),
Craig & Linda Wensley ('70 TR6) and Steven & Kathy Troch (1097 TR6).
Welcome everyone and thanks for joining TRAC!
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4.
August Meeting
There
will be a TRAC General Membership meeting on Thursday, August 16, 7:00-9:00 PM
on the North side. We have a new location this month. Check the web site for
the location and directions.
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5.
Gettysburg Invasion
What
a beautiful day for a drive! The Lancaster County MG Club sponsored a car show
today at the Gettysburg Village Factory Stores complex just south of
Gettysburg. TRAC was there in force with 9 cars. Bill and Connie Taylor, Al and
Mark Schmall, Bob Wittlinger,
Yours truly with Priscilla and Brittany, Ralph Mason, Scott Reese, Lee and
Gabriela Fishpaw, Steve and Kathy Troch and David and Kerri Schenck. New fellow
TRAC member, Ralph Eriksen, organized this event. While the guys talked cars the ladies looked the shops over. Overall, it was a
great day out.
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6.
Coming Events
Here's
a list of upcoming events!
July
21 - Topless Club Drive - The starting point will be on the west side of
Baltimore, around Laurel, at 6:30PM. We'll meet for dinner and go out from
there. Watch for an email for directions to the starting location.
August
5 - Tech Session - Location/Topic to be announced
August
16 - Membership Meeting, North Side, Location to be announced
August
18 - Topless Drive 2 - Starting point on the North side.
September
29 - MG on the Rocks, Rocks State Park.
October
21 - Hunt Country Classic - Marshall, VA
October
18-21, 2001 - Triumphest 2001 in Ventura, CA. I have
a packet. Contact me information or view the details at www.geocities.com/triumphest2001
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Well,
that’s about all for now.
Don’t forget to watch for updated club information on
our website.
Cheers,
Gary
www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
TRAC NEWS
Vol 1, Number 12
August 17,
2001
TRAC's Web Site - www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
Web Site Updated on 8/19/01
Contents:
1. August Membership Meeting
Highlights
2. September Tech Session
3. New TRAC Members
4. September Meeting - Nomination
of Board of Directors
5. Crusin'
for Crustaceans with the CTR
6. Coming Events
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1. August Membership Meeting
Highlights
On Thursday August 16, a TRAC
General Membership meeting was held at the Charred Rib in Timonium, MD. The
following members attended: Scott Reese, Gary & Priscilla Klein, Sherman Taffel, Ralph & Dot Mason, Ben Heller, Al & Mark Schmall, Dick & Karen Martin, Chuck Moreland &
Diane Scanea, Chris Horant, Paul Hagert, Bill Taylor,
John & Anita Marie Zahn, Steve Williams, Craig Wensley. Highlights of the
meeting are listed below:
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2. September Tech Session
TRAC's September Tech Session for
Saturday Sept 1st needs a topic and a host. Anyone who can share
their knowledge on an aspect of Triumph or British cars with the membership or
perhaps would like the benefit of club member assistance with that special issue,
please contact Ben Heller.
If you're planning a repair or
modification and can host a tech session, please contact Ben Heller by email
at: bheller3@starpower.net to discuss.
Tech sessions are usually held the first Saturday of the month but we can
entertain another day if you prefer. If you can, please schedule a date!
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3. New TRAC Members
In the month since Bowie, TRAC's
membership continues to grow. We've gained 4 new members in July and now have
64: Steven & Kathy Troch (1970 TR6), Bob & Louisa Duh (1959 TR3), John
and Laura Pinto, and Edward and Diedre Koskie (1976
TR6). Welcome everyone and thanks for joining TRAC!
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4. September Meeting - Nomination
of Board of Directors
There will be a TRAC General
Membership meeting on Wednesday, September 12, 7:00-9:00 PM on the South side
(location to be announced). At this meeting, we'll accept nominations for
election to the Board of Directors. In accordance with TRAC's Bylaws, "The
nomination into any office is open to any regular membership member in good
standing in the Club for at least the one year immediately preceding
nomination, …". Self-nomination is encouraged. Formal elections will
follow at the October meeting and voting by proxy is permitted. Early TRAC
members, we need you! Please consider volunteering to serve on the Board. Stay
tuned for more information on the election.
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5. Crusin'
for Crustaceans with the CTR
On Sunday, Sept 9, TRAC and CTR
members will meet near Bowie around 11AM for a drive through southern Anne
Arundel and Calvert counties. The final destination will be near Chesapeake
Beach for a crab feast and cookout with members of the CTR. The estimated cost
is $18/person for anyone having crabs and non-crab eaters around $5.00 per
person (for hamburgers, hot dogs, coleslaw, chips, etc.). People can bring a
dessert if they like (cake or cookies are always on the table), but that is
strictly optional. Price includes non-alcoholic drinks.
We'll need a head-count and
commitment to attend this event, as crabs and some food has to be pre-ordered.
Therefore, the event will probably go rain or shine; I'll know soon. There will
be shelter and if the weather looks too bad, people can join in non-Triumphs
and drive straight-to-the-destination. Stay tuned.
Anyone interested in attending this
event, please contact Gary Klein ASAP!
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6. Coming Events
Here's a list of upcoming events!
August 18 - Topless Club
Drive 2 - North Side Departure Point. Directions previously provided via email
August 25 - TRAC's 2nd
Annual Picnic - 12-6PM. See the web site or contact Ben Heller for more
information.
August 26 - "A Taste of
Britain" sponsored by LANCO, just North of Lancaster, PA
September 1 - Tech Session -
Topic to be announced.
September 9 - "Crusin' for Crustaceans" Joint TRAC/Capital Triumph
Register event.
September 12 - Membership
Meeting 7-9 PM , location - South Side. Main Topic:
Nomination for Election of TRAC's Board of Directors.
September 15 - Monthly Drive
- Departure point & information to follow.
September 16 - NCJOC
Concours d'Elegance, Montgomery College, Rockville
Pike. Contact Sherman Taffel for more information.
September 23 - Meeting of
the Marques 2001 - Sponsored by the Susquehanna Valley Vintage Sports Car Club.
September 29 - MG on the
Rocks, Rocks State Park. Please register early to increase the possible awards
for Triumphs. Contact Steve Williams for more information.
October 21 - Hunt Country
Classic - Marshall, VA
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Well, that’s
about all for now. I hope you can make some of our upcoming events. Don’t forget to watch for updated club information on
our website.
Cheers,
Gary
TRAC NEWS
Vol 2, Number 1
September
14, 2001
TRAC's Web Site - www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
Web Site Updated on 9/14/01
Contents:
1.
September Membership Meeting Highlights
2. October Tech Session
3. New TRAC Members
4. August Topless Drive II
5. Crusin' for Crustaceans with the CTR
6. Coming Events
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1.
September Membership Meeting Highlights
On
Wednesday September 12, a TRAC General Membership meeting was held at the
Sunset Restaurant in Glen Burnie MD. The following members attended: Scott
Reese, Gary & Priscilla Klein, Sherman & Camellia Taffel,
Ralph & Dot Mason, Ben Heller, Al Schmall, Paul
Hagert, Bill & Connie Taylor, John & Anita Marie Zahn, Steve Williams,
Russ Pagano, David Young, Mike Ferrel & Jack
Schmelyun. Highlights of the meeting are listed below:
President
- Gary Klein
Vice President - Sherman Taffel
Secretary/Historian - Russ Pagano
Treasurer - Dick Martin
Members at Large - Scott Reese and Ralph Mason
Since
only one candidate for each Board position was nominated, there is no need to
hold a formal election next month. Congratulations and thanks to this year's
TRAC Officers and thank you to Bob Wittlinger for
serving as a Member at Large during the past year.
An additional benefit will be that TRAC can now have its own web name.
Suggestions such as www.tracltd.org, www.trac-cars.org and several others were
discussed. The Board will select our final name.
A Show Planning Committee, chaired by Al Schmall,
will initially gather information pertaining to possibility of sponsoring an
event next season and report the findings to the Board in November. Should the
Board agree to pursue with planning, the committee will then work to propose a
date, location and format for the show (e.g. judged event, British car
get-together, or other theme idea) and present their proposal to the full
membership in early '02 for a vote. Mike Ferrel and
Sherman Taffel are members of this committee. Stay
tuned for more information.
Both committees can use some more help. Please consider lending a hand and
contact either chairman directly.
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2.
October Tech Session
TRAC
will sponsor an October Tech Session on Saturday Oct 6th. Ben Heller
is coordination a topic and will be sending an announcement via email.
As
a reminder, if you're planning a repair or modification and can host a tech
session, please contact Ben Heller by email at: bheller3@starpower.net
to discuss. Tech sessions are usually held the first Saturday of the month but
we can entertain another day if you prefer. If you can, please schedule a date!
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3.
New TRAC Members
In
the past month TRAC has gained 2 new members: Dorsey & Cindy Smith (1975
TR6 and Walter Kleinfelder (1976 TR6). We now total 65 members. Welcome
everyone and thanks for joining TRAC!
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4.
On Saturday, August 18, TRAC member gathered at Applebee's restaurant in Lock
Raven for our second Topless Drive of the season. The threatening rain held off
that evening and our drive took us north almost to the PA line and through many
back roads of Baltimore county. Unlike July, the temperature stayed warm making
the evening drive enjoyable. Once again, at the end of the evening we drove to
a Double T diner for a "event finishing"
desert.
Both
drives this season have been enjoyable. We hope you can join us in October.
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5.
Crusin' for Crustaceans with the CTR
On
Sunday, Sept 9, TRAC and CTR members met near Bowie for a drive through
southern Anne Arundel and Calvert counties culminating in a crab feast and
cookout. The drive took us through many miles of back roads that are perfect
for driving in an LBC (don't be surprised if we host a club drive through this
route in the future). The weather was perfect and the crabs were even better.
This was the first TRAC event held with another British car club and surely not
the last. Many thanks to the Capital Triumph Registry for planning and inviting
TRiumphs Around the Chesapeake to participate this
year.
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6.
Coming Events
Here's
a list of upcoming events!
September
16 - NCJOC Concours d'Elegance, Montgomery College,
Rockville Pike. Contact Sherman Taffel for more
information.
September
23 - Meeting of the Marques 2001 - Sponsored by the Susquehanna Valley Vintage
Sports Car Club.
September
29 - MG on the Rocks, Rocks State Park. Please register early to increase the
possible awards for Triumphs. Contact Steve Williams for more information.
September
29 - MG on the Rocks, Rocks State Park.
October
7 - British Car Club of Delaware Annual Car Show - New Castle, DE. $10
registration by 9/21 and get a free T shirt. $15 at the event. Contact Gary or
Paul Hagert for more information
October
6 - Tech Session
October
17 - Membership Meeting, North Side, the Charred Rib, 7-9PM.
October
20 - TRAC Driving Event - Watch the web site and for an email with details.
October
21 - Hunt Country Classic - Marshall, VA
January
12, 2002 - TRAC's Winter Dinner - Mark your calendars!
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Well,
that’s about all for this month's edition.
Although the season's winding down, there are still plenty many activities
planned for getting out and driving together. If you haven't participated in a
TRAC drive, how about dusting off the keys and join us!
Don’t forget to watch for updated club information on
our web site. For now, still located at:
Cheers,
Gary
TRAC NEWS
Vol 2, Number 2
October 22,
2001
TRAC's Web Site - www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
Web Site Updated on 10/22/01
Contents:
1.
TRAC News Format Change
2. October Membership Meeting Highlights
3. Coming Events
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1.
TRAC News Format Change
Starting
with this issue, the TRAC News will contain a wrap-up of the preceding
membership meeting, a listing of upcoming events and any message that needs to
be distributed in a timely fashion. We are attempting to publish our formal
newsletter, the TRAC Record, more frequently and the additional TRAC
information that was previously found here will be saved for that publication.
In the very near future, TRAC members will be able to download from our web
site, the latest copy of the TRAC Record. Stay tuned!
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2.
October Membership Meeting Highlights
On
Wednesday September 17, a TRAC General Membership meeting was held at the
Charred Rib Restaurant in Timonium. The following members attended: Scott
Reese, Russ Pagano, Gary Klein, John & Anita Marie Zahn, Al & Mark Schmall, Dick Martin, Sherman & Camellia Taffel, Ralph & Dot Mason, Ben Heller, Paul Hagert,
Bill & Connie Taylor, Chris Horant, Chuck Moreland & Diane Scanea, David Young & Diane Taylor, Ed Oldewurtel, Craig Wensley, Dudley Williams, Steve Williams,
& Jack Schmelyun. Highlights of the meeting are listed below:
A
donation for each raffle ticket of $1 or 6 tickets for $5 is requested. On the
back of each ticket is a Pizza Hut coupon good for $2 off a medium or $3 off a
large pizza. Tickets are redeemable at any participating Pizza Hut in the
greater Baltimore area. Many thanks to Pizza Hut for providing the tickets.
The
winning raffle ticket will be selected at TRAC's Winter Party held on January
12, 2002.
Ben Heller announced the upcoming plans for Tech Sessions.
Ralph
Mason provided an update for planning for the Winter Dinner. The location will
either be the Boumi Temple or Liberatore's
restaurant. A final decision will be made in November.
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3.
Coming Events
Here's
a list of upcoming events!
November
3 - Tech Session, watch the web site for information.
November
13 - Membership Meeting, South Side, the Sunset, 7-9PM.
December
1 - Tech Session, watch the web site for information.
January
12, 2002 - TRAC's Winter Dinner - Mark your calendars!
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Well,
that’s about all for this month's edition. Don’t forget to watch for updated club information on
our web site. For just a little longer located at:
Cheers,
Gary
TRAC NEWS Vol 2, Number 3
November 14, 2001
TRAC's
Web Site - www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
Web
Site Updated on 11/11/01
Contents:
1. November Membership
Meeting Highlights
2. Coming Events
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1. November Membership
Meeting Highlights
On Tuesday November 13, a TRAC
General Membership meeting was held at the Sunset Restaurant in Glen
Burnie. The following members attended: John & Anita Marie Zahn,
Ralph Mason, Bob Wittlinger, David Schenck, Sherman
& Camellia Taffel, Steve & Val Williams, Russ
Pagano, Al Schmall, Mark Schmall,
Dick & Karen Martin, Tony Belenki, Bill &
Connie Taylor, Ed Oldewurtel, Paul Hagert, Chris
Horant, Gary Klein, Rich & Carol Baines, Mark McLean, Don & Helen
Cumberland and Craig Wensley. Highlights of the meeting are listed below:
I. Members were provided an
update of the raffle ticket sales. The due date for the ticket sale money
will be announced. The winning raffle ticket will be selected at TRAC's
Winter Party held on January 12, 2002.
II. Ralph Mason provided an
update of activities for the Winter Dinner. The location will be the Boumi Temple with the catering to be provided by Atlantic
Caterers. Ralph presented a sample of menu items and will be negotiating
the final details this week Information will be
announced via email and placed on the website shortly.
III. Al Schmall
gave an update to the activities of the Show Planning committee. Al
contacted the Director of the Columbia Festival of the Arts to gauge reception
of linking our car show to this event next summer. Director was receptive to
the idea and stated that they are in the planning stage at the moment. We
should hear something by February. This committee is still in the
conceptual development stage and still welcomes any ideas from members for a
show next season. Please contact Al directly.
IV. TRAC Regalia is once again
available. Dick Martin delivered all the shirts that were on order,
except the hats, which will be available shortly. Members were reminded
that orders can be made by printing out a form from the website and sending it
off to Dick.
V. The next TRAC Record should
be available shortly. If it is a relatively small file, it will be
emailed to members, otherwise, we will print and mail it.
VI. The next TRAC Membership
meeting will be held on the North side at the Charred Rib on Wednesday,
December 12, 7-9 PM. Directions are available on the web site.
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2. Coming Events
Here's a list of upcoming
events!
December 1 - Tech Session, watch
the web site for information.
December 12 - Membership
Meeting, North Side, the Charred Rib, 7-9PM.
January 12, 2002 - TRAC's Winter
Dinner - Mark your calendars!
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Well, that’s
about all for this month's edition. Don’t
forget to watch for updated club information on our web site. For just a
little longer located at:
www.toad.net/~gklein/TRAC/
Cheers,
Gary