President Roger Tooker called meeting to order at 6:31

Guests – One gentleman named Gene, just visiting; he is still shopping for his Corvette.

Gary West introduced Jeff Davis and Kevin Lang of the Clackamas County Sheriffs Office and presented them with all the bears and blankets donated by the members of RCC.  Jeff extended a big thank you to the club on behalf of Sheriff Craig Roberts and the Bears and Blankets program. The Bears and Blankets program within the Sheriffs office allows the officers to pass out items of comfort to children they encounter during their daily duties.   To illustrate the importance of the program Kevin shared a story about the huge Husky Dog that Walt and Dee Shively donated last year.  After many weeks of the dog being used around the station as a sort of “Hot Potato” between officers, ya know showing up in the passenger seat of someone’s car or riding the elevator til it’s found, Kevin was called out to a hostage situation in Milwaukee.  Two young boys, ages 7 & 9, were locked in their bathroom after their mother convinced the man who broke into their home to allow her to keep them safe in there.  After a long ordeal of negotiations police eventually shot the man and the family was safe.  Unfortunately the scariest part for the boys was when the “FBI” rushed through the bathroom door to find them and get them out.  After he explained that they weren’t quite the FBI Kevin, in an effort to ease their fears, invited the boys down to tour the station and check out some of the cops’ vehicles.  While they were on their tour they discovered the Husky!  It was a match made in heaven, he was too big to haul around in the trunk of the patrol car and these two little boys really needed a big friend to help them feel safe again.  Kevin was very happy to report that the Husky fulfilled his duties in the Bears and Blankets unit and is now living comfortably in retirement with two happy little boys!

That’s what it’s all about right there folks!

Future Events- Linda Carpenter passed out sign up sheets for:

-Services List

-Bowling: 3/7/10 Cohens chair, Mt Hood Lanes in Gresham, Opens @ 9:00, family and friends welcome, $16 per person includes 3 games, shoes and lunch. Trophy’s and Blind Doubles monies will be awarded.

-Food Bank 3/18/10 Kathy West chair, be there 6:15, can take 20-25 people, flyer in newsletter.

-Wine Brunch 3/21/10 Baleys chair, flyers available, $15 per person, please pay by 3/10 general meeting.

-Go Kart Night 3/27/10 Wal Shively chair.

-Oil Change Day 4/17/10 Gary West chair, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, BBQ lunch, detail class, use Gary’s lift to change oil, bring plastic containers for your oil.

-82^nd Ave Parade 4/24/10 Jerry Weese chair, needs 15-16 cars, time to be announced.

-Astoria Seafood and Wine Festival 4/24/10-4/25/10 Keith Livey chair, meet at Scappose Fred Meyer, caravan to Astoria, rooms set aside at Epp Tide in Seaside, make reservations by 3/24/10, there will be a shuttle to the festival.

-Nancy’s Cruise-In 5/1/10 Nancy announced the cruise-in is back!  Looking for donations for raffle, all pre-registrations qualify for the $300 gift cert for the Suburban Store, may have a big surprise too!  Ann Cohen head organizer, Grand prize for the raffle will be a Round trip to the Brickyard.

-Memorial Day Tour 5/28/10-5/31/10 Guido chair, annual trip to Reno, Peppermill Lodge, AAA discount. 5:30 at Wilsonville rest Area. Vicky McCoy leading the charge.

-Presidents Mystery Tour 9/10/10-9/12/10 Roger Tooker chair, $240 per couple, includes 2 nights and one dinner.

-Golf Tournament 6/13/10 Neal Sommerset chair, Oregon City Golf club, $25 for round with cart per person, lunch at Bugatti’s menus available.

-New Tour coming 5/15/10 TBA

Past Events- Anniversary Potluck, Ann thanked all who helped her out, Derby Winners were 2^nd place- Gary West  1^st place- Joyce Carter

New Business - Linda Connors announced our new meeting place will be Eastmorland Golf Club, 2425 SE Bybee, Portland.

Valerie Moist’s daughter, Kristi, gave a presentation for a fundraiser she is doing. She is a student of Naturopathic Medicine and will be going on a volunteer mission to Nepal. She left us some invitations to the Active Earth Benefit on 3/6/10 in the Pearl District in Portland.  She is also seeking some Silent Auction Items.

Treasurers Report- Sharon Rosenlof gave her report. Reminded us all that if we hadn’t paid our dues to get them into her ASAP or risk not being included in the roster.

NWACC- Randy Free reminded us to use the links and check out the list of events.  Briefed the club on the meeting at the Puyallup Swap meet, all the rule changes passed.  He is going to try and set up an annual Tech Day, a clinic to let you get your car teched ahead of time, good for the season, will eliminate having to stand in line on race day. Details-TBA.

Raffle- Neal held the raffle, gave away lots of cool prizes, many donated by Nancy, thanks Nancy!  Ping-Pong Ball won by Tom & Teena Bland $27

Meeting adjourned 8:36

Respectfully submitted