MEETING MINUTES

1. John Mekisich introduced the new GGGoats GTO license plate holder. The price is $30.00.
   
2. Jim Lent talked about the Cherries Jubilee event September 5^th , 6^th and 7^th. All proceeds go to Salinas Valley Hospital. The Flynns will have a DJ for their Thursday night dinner.
   
3. John Mekisich congratulated Jim Lent on the newsletter The Goat Connection.
   
4. Russ Louthian informed the group about the South Bay Discovery Poker Run on October 5th. This is the 6th anniversary of the GGGoats. Tour of the San Jose area. Great prizes, discover unique locations. Just $6.00 for the Poker Run and a donation of food, pet toy or cash to the Santa Clara County Humane Society. NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED- JUST SHOW UP.
   
5. Wayne and Jodi Barnes talked about the Western National Regional event in San Pedro. Wayne spoke with Jim Wangers and he asked if we were going to invite him back to speak to our club.
   
6. The club discussed and decided to ask Jim Wangers to speak at an event next year. More discussion about event at next meeting.
   
7. Russ Louthian gave us a report on the Day At The Races. We were committed to 50 people. We didn’t have enough club participation at that event. The club took a loss.
   
8. Next meeting to be held in San Leandro at 7:00 PM October 2^nd.

Cherry’s Jubilee for 2002 proved to be another great event. The weather for the weekend was just about perfect with the daytime temps in the mid 70s. Another real treat this year was almost no night time fog.

Several folks headed down on Thursday and we were invited to a BBQ dinner at Tom and Joanne Flynns’ house in Monterey. Tom and Joanne have been our great hosts for several years and this year they pulled out all the stops. We were treated to a Karaoke DJ, with many of us proving they couldn’t sing and also had trouble reading.

Everyone had a true blast on Thursday evening. We want to extend a special thanks to Tom & Joanne for hosting us in such special style.

Friday found us with a beautiful day for the poker run with no fog, no rain and no road construction. The trip through the 17 mile drive and down Hiway 1 was simply great. You just don’t get a much more beautiful drive. Friday night we returned to Billy Quon’s for dinner and then took a short cruise down Cannery Row. Saturday we are at the Laguna Seca Raceway for the show. Starts off with a BBQ Ham and pancake breakfast, hot laps in Porsches for those interested and also includes parade laps for all participants on the race track. Saturday night we are at the Convention Center for the dance. Dinner preceded at the Italian Festival or on the wharf.

Sunday is a do what you want day. Some folks returned to Laguna Seca to see Ken & Barb Davis get their “Best GM Muscle” award for their 1965 Convertible and Tom & Vicky Stanger’s “Widetrack” award for his 1962 Grand Prix.

Value, good times, breath taking scenery and proceeds going to benefit the Salinas Valley Memorial hospital are what has proven to be one of the most successful events that keep GGGoaters returning each year.

This year the show returned to downtown Livermore after a one year detour to Pleasanton. It has always been a well run show with the proceeds going to several charities. We had plenty of GTOs lining the streets and this proved to be one HOT SHOW! Unfortunately that was hot as in 106 degrees in downtown Livermore that day. But everyone perservered and tried to stay hydrated or maybe just get a little alcohol in their systems - purely for boil over protection you understand.

After the awards presentation we all headed to Alan & Julie Blake’s house for a fantastic BBQ event that included shade, an air conditioned house and a swimming pool. Alan served up some fantastic Q and Julie had our plates overflowing with salads, beans, dips and everything you could ask for.

We really want to thank Alan & Julie for sharing their home and warm hospitality with all of the GGGoat members who attended.

GOLDEN GATE GOATS BIRTHDAY South Bay Discovery Poker Run - Sat. Oct. 5, 2002

On your mark, get set for a poker run like no run you have ever been on before!

If you are like most folks who’ve been on poker runs at Cherry’s or HAN, you start to lose interest shortly after you pick your third card and realize you have absolutely no hope of winning anything. WELL NOT THIS TIME!

We’ve put an end to all that with this run because EVERY car entered gets a prize at EVERY STOP! That’s right, from registration to the five discovery stops, to the final drop off, a prize for every car at every stop - - seven goodie bags per car in all!

Plus, if you are lucky enough to have one of the winning hands, we have some great prizes for you. More on that later.

How much? In honor of our 6^th Anniversary, just $6 per poker hand, plus a donation to the Santa Clara County Humane Society. Donations can range from a couple of cans of Alpo to a new cat collar (with bell, of course), to used blankets and towels. If you can’t decide on what donation to bring (or just forget), cash and checks are always greatly appreciated.

The run is designed to be an enjoyable drive throughout the South Bay and Silicon Valley. You’ll be on city streets to get those all-important thumbs up from the general public as you cruise by in your pride and joy. You’ll be on freeways so you can open her up and hear that big V8 rumble. And, you’ll be on some scenic roads so you can enjoy the beautiful autumn colors. Remember that this is not a race. So, if you want to stop and smell the flowers or take some pictures or learn more about one of the stops, feel free to go at your own pace - - as long as you complete the run by 3:00 PM.

Along the way you will visit unique locations, many undiscovered even by folks who live right here in the South Bay. We’ve selected the sites you’ll visit with the idea that once you’ve been there you’ll want to return on your own at a later date. What’s more each site has prepared a special get acquainted goodie bag for each car in our run.

No need to pay or register in advance. For now, just mark Saturday, October 5, 2002 on your calendar and meet us at 4th Street Bowl in San Jose for registration. JUST $6 + A DONATION TO THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY per poker hand.

7:30 - 9:30 Breakfast

8:30 - 10:00 Registration Open

9:00 - First cars allowed to depart on run

3:00 - Discovery Run officially concludes

Poker hand winners will be telephoned and announced in the November Club Newsletter as well as on the Club Web site. Our goal, create an enjoyable driving event, showcase unique South Bay locations, and HAVE LOTS OF FUN!

Place all of the above in a large kettle and boil the chicken until meat is done and slides easily off of the bone. Let cool and remove fat from broth. Reserve broth for soup for another time.

De-bone chicken and discard skin. Chop meat into chunks then place in a large bowl.

Mix 4 cups of Flour with 2 teaspoons of salt.
Cut in 1 1/2 cups of Butter till crust mixture is crumbly.
Add about 1/2 of ice water, and mix lightly till you create a dough. Add more water if needed. Form dough into a nice ball, kneading a few times lightly floured board.
Cut in half, and roll 1st half out on floured board until proper size for your large pie plate.

Add Chicken mixture to pie. Roll 2nd half out, place on top, pierce top and crimp edges, cutting away excess.