MINUTES OF PACKARDS OF OREGON, INC.,

 MEMBERSHIP MEETING May 9, 2017

The meeting was called to order at 6:47 p.m., at The Peppermill Restaurant, Aloha, OR, by Robert Douglas, Vice President .

Present:

    Monte Glud, President     Robert Douglas, Vice President

   John Imlay, Editor             Joe Santana

   Elaine Glud, Secretary      Matt & Karla (dinner only) Hackney

   Wade & Patsy (dinner only)   Miller Dave McCready

   Frankie Douglas                William Price

   Joe Munsch                      Howard & Evelyn Freedman

   Stan & Beverly (dinner only) Richards    Joe Santana

   Margy Imlay (dinner only)

Packards driven to the meeting this evening: Robert & Frankie Douglas, Wade & Patsy Miller, Joe Munsch, John & Margy Imlay, Matt & Karla Hackney.

Secretary’s report: The reading of minutes of the last meeting held April 11, 2017, were dispensed with after motion and approval by the members. Treasurer’s report: The balance is $4,762.93. The bank charges a $5.00 service charge when the account balance is under $5,000.00.

Editor’s report: The next Clipper will include: an article by Dave Charvet, a recap of the Oregon Gardens Tour and the upcoming tour to California. Individual contributions would be appreciated. John said four Clipper publications a year is maintainable.

New members: none

The Norcal Tour registration form has been sent to all who have email and printed forms are available from Robert Douglas.

June 11, 2017 is the Annual Strawberry Social & Tour at the Jabs’ residence. June 19-23/2017 is the Classic Car Club National Packard meeting in South Bend, Indiana. June 24, 2017 is the Pacific Northwest CCCA Grand Classic.

Joe Santana has a car wheel for a 6 cylinder Packard & a box of Packard magazines to give away. He also passed out an Orenco Station (Hillsboro, Oregon) brochure produced by the Business Owners Association showing a map and list of the many and diverse businesses and activities.

Bill Price is organizing a tour August 5, 2017, and the Orenco Station may work out for a display of cars. Joe will check on the details and date and get back with Bill for organizing the event.

George Chobin was in the hospital for emergency surgery and is recovering at home now.

Wade was on his way to Albany when a rock cracked his windshield on one of his restored cars. A glass company in McMinnville was able to cut and fit a new windshield.

Matt mentioned that the second Saturday of the month there is an open house at the Western Heritage Museum in Hood River, Oregon. He also said he discovered a Turtle Wax product which masks odors in cars, such as mice and cigarettes. He has emailed specific information on his alleged prototype car to Mr. Dixon, who is knowledgeable and prolific. He charges $30.00 an hour if he finds information, but charges nothing if he does not find anything.

Wade mentioned Studebaker is still in business in Canada and makes studs for tires. Howard said the Club’s Certificate from the Packard Club of America is on his garage wall, and the State of Oregon Corporate License has been renewed. John and Howard are participating in the Rose Parade this year.

Howard has ordered a 6V electric fan for his 1950 DeSoto to place in front of the radiator. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm.

Submitted by: Elaine Glud, Secretary