The meeting was called to order at 8:06 by Bill Mennell. There were 30 members present and no guest. No new members were at this meeting.

PAST EVENTS

The Halloween Rally was held 10/30. Nine cars participated. It was a poker ralley and won by John Schroeder.
Our Fall Tune Down Party was held on November 14. About 25 cars were serviced.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Our Annual Cruise to the Rock is set for November 25. Ann Snyder has submitted the proposal to the Chicago Park District.
Our Holiday Party is December 4. Contact Dave Ransom for information.
We are planning our annual Amtrak Road Trip for the weekend of Jan 28. The trip will be to St. Louis. Contact Jake Snyder for information.
Our Annual Swap Meet is to be February 27, 2005. The contract has been signed and is in two buildings, same as previous years. Contact Jim Evans for details.

NOMINATIONS For Next Year’s Officers

President/Vice President: Wade Keene and John Schroeder were nominated last month.
Treasurer: Jim Evans was nominated last month.
Secretary: Doug Clark was nominated by Dave Bralich and seconded by Jim Evans.

OLD BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
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STAFF REPORTS

Dave Ransom reported on regalia. He is looking at new items for the coming year.
Dave Bralich informed us a tech session is planned for January 15. We will be converting a car from positive ground and generator to negative ground and alternator.

The 50/50 raffle prize $21, was won by Howard Bruning.

Respectufully submitted,
Mike Hirsch