Fall/Winter 2009

 

Well people, we continue to live and thrive as a car club, thanks to contributions and work from a “core group” of members. 

I guess this is what we need to keep us going.  The sponsorship issue will be coming to head in the near future.  I have heard from some sources that the Barnes Wheaton Group  have designated the White Rock facility (Don Carr dealership) as a “Pontiac/Buick/GMC Dealership and that may be our sponsor.  The Coquitlam and Surrey branches may have been removed from GM’s list.  More facts to come after our meeting with them.

 

Our annual Bowling Night was the usual success with a turnout of seven of us to pretend to bowl and eat cookies while wearing funny looking shoes that seven thousand others have worn.  Some things you just can’t focus on or you lose perspective.  It was fun while getting some exercise.  Darrell didn’t have all that much fun in the last game as both Pat and Laurie managed to rack up more points than he did.  Many thanks to Katinka  for setting the evening up, but then finding out due to forgotten previous arrangements, that she was unable to attend.

 

Our Christmas dinner for 2009 turned out to be a very fun event again this year.  We had a full house who enjoyed a delicious meal (some had drinks) and thanks so much to Pat Beale for those brain twister Christmas questions that go a long way to prove we don’t really listen to details in our daily life and Craig Jacob for the Pontiac trivia questions that I know if I’m here long enough, I’ll get some.  They did spark some discussion between Dave Deering, Darrell and Dave Rogers, with the rest of us hanging on to every word. Seriously, they are a vital and interesting part of being a dedicated club keeping our hobby alive

Katinka left Steve at home and brought her daughter Krista, she was very welcome and the way Steve and Katinka are going, Krista may have a Pontiac to show before they do.

Maybe if they stop building houses and such, they’ll have more time to put to the car.  BBQ still on?

Tracy Jorzik was there solo as Rudy’s work is keeping him out of town until he can get home for the Christmas Season.

 

A big thanks to all who attended, especially the Jolly Rogers from Sidney who brought the rain with them.

It was great to see all of you.  We must try to do an additional BBQ this summer as it’s great to just get together and have some fun.

 

Pat and I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year with our hope 2010 will be a great year for you and your families.

 

Thanks again for all contributions and help with club activities in the year 2009.

 

We’ll deal with 2010 later.

 

Pat and Terry Beale