Meeting Minutes
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2026 September Minutes
Date: September 1, 2026
Meeting Location: Black Bear Diner, 1830 Arden Way, Sacramento - Called to order at: 7:01 PM
Presiding over Meeting: Kelly Peters Number of Guests & Members: 34
Roll Call of Officers
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President: Kelly Peters |
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Vice-President: Dennis Flosi |
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Treasurer: Katie Costanzo |
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Secretary: Katie Owens |
Guests and New Members:
New member Eric Goude. He has an Austin-Healey 100-6 and a Bugeye Sprite.
Guest Dottie Theodoratus (a past member) has a 1952 MG she has owned since 1961. She is looking to sell it.
Reading of the minutesfrom the last meeting held August4, 2026. _X __ Approved as posted in September 2026 Oilspots. __Approved as amended
Roll Call:
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Editor: Pat Galvin |
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Regalia: Ed Cargile |
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Webmaster: Ken Montgomery |
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Historian: Bob Byers |
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Communications: Mike Rapoza |
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Dixon Chair: *See Dixon Car Show |
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Legislative Update: Ken Freese |
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Grand Pooh-Bah: Kelly Peters |
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Welcome Wagon: Katie Owens |
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Parts Masters
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Austin-Healey: Jerry Costanzo |
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Jaguar: Glen Munson |
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Morris: TBD |
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Jensen-Healey: Liz Watkins |
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MG: Dennis Flosi |
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Triumph: Bob Byers |
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Rootes Group: Chuck Baker |
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Morgan: Tim Waller |
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Jensen Interceptor: Ken Freese |
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Treasurer’s Report: Katie Costanzo – We had a little income from dues and regalia, and an expense for liability insurance. So, we ended up close to our balance from last month. And $326 in Messineo Memorial Fund.
Correspondence: Dennis Flosi –We received a letter about parts for sale from their 1957 TR3 and TR4. Referred to Bob Byers, Triumph parts master. Call Bob if you’re interested in the parts.
Editors’ Report: Pat Galvin (not present). We always need content and/or photos for the Oilspots. Pat will help edit your article and comments.
Ongoing items:
The Freese Legislative Update: Ken Freese – No new legislation to share. All prior bills shared with members have advanced to the Assembly appropriations committee and have stalled there.
- Replacement Tire Efficiency Program. The California Energy Commission adopted new regulations regarding replacement tires. The first phase starts in 2029 The CEC website states “The tires that come on new cars are typically designed to give drivers better fuel mileage. But average replacement tires are less efficient, meaning that consumers often lose mileage and range when they replace their tires. These cost-saving standards are designed to ensure that replacement tires are at least as energy efficient, on average, as tires sold on new vehicles.”
- SB712 – Leno’s Law regarding smog-check exemptions for qualifying vehicles manufactured between 1976 and 1985, has passed both the Assembly and Senate and is now on the Governor’s desk. He can sign, veto or do nothing (so it becomes law), within 30 days.
- SB1315 – Autonomous driving passed the Assembly appropriations committee
Regalia Update: Ed Cargile. Didn’t bring items tonight to share. But you can order on the website!
Welcome Wagon: Katie Owens – Welcomed recent new members: August: Tim Sarantis (Carmichael). July: Powell Miller (Sacramento), and Desmond Wright (Sacramento).
Dixon Car Show: Kelly. We need to have someone step up to be the Dixon Chair. Many folks are participating, but we need a coordinator. Please consider taking on the job; you will be trained and supported!
- For next year, 2027, we have booked the 4th Sunday, May 23, Liz Watkins will ask her daughter for a 2027 logo design. Any ideas for the logo let Katie C. know.
- For the 2028 show: Dixon Fair wants to protect the field, so they do not want our show the weekend after Dixon May Fair, which is held on Mother’s Day weekend. The available dates are earlier in April (more than a month before the Mayfair) or in late May (Memorial Day weekend) and June. Kelly, and maybe Pat, will meet with the Dixon fairgrounds people to check on progress, and secure a date. Kelly will report back to members.
Kenda Sawhill is looking at other possible sites; perhaps McBean Park in Lincoln. We hope to keep a central location for people who bring their cars from the Bay Area, and Tahoe/Reno.
Old Business
- Cars and Coffee – Mike Rapoza. We had a good group of 15 or 16 cars at the Donut Spot on August 8th.
- Foothill Run Aug 1. Pat Galvin (absent). We had a great run from El Dorado Hills, through Plymouth to Sutter Creek via lots of back roads. Thanks Pat! Lunch at Mendicino Farms was delicious.
- Tech Session Saturday, August 22 – Jerry Costanzo. Eight people came and had a great session led by Scott McCollum. Jerry said he learned about polishing at lower speeds.
Upcoming Events /New Business Kelly: There are opportunities to sponsor events and add new ones throughout the year. Let me know if you are interested or have an idea.
- Cars and Coffee Saturday– Mike Rapoza (Due to other events no September meet) Next will be on October 10 at the Eskaton Village in Granite Bay. Nina Jones is very excited to host. A breakfast buffet will be included. Contact Waldon Williams if you wish to attend.
- September 12 Car Show at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center – Mary Hargrave. The “Classic Car
Plein Air Event” will begin at 4 :00 PM. Members showing their cars should arrive by 3:30 PM. Dinner afterward is at 6 pm at River City Brewing Company . Per the signup sheet tonight, there are 15-16 cars signed up. Flyers were available for members.
- September 12 Rio Vista Wings & Wheels – Kelly Starts at 9 am; located at the Rio Vista Municipal Airport, 3000 Baumann Rd, Rio Vista. Someone could arrange to meet and attend this event. You could also go to both this and the Fine Arts Center show.
- Halloween Rally October 24 or 31? Kelly asked members about sponsoring a drive and/or lunch. This traditional event can be whatever you like; costumes, rally with prizes, etc. Please consider sponsoring it and let him know if you are interested.
Nominations for 2027 Board Members. Members nominated the following:
President. Kelly Peters accepted the nomination.
Vice President: Dennis Flosi accepted the nomination.
Treasurer: Katie Costanzo accepted the nomination.
Secretary: Katie Owens declined the nomination.
Nominations are open until we vote. Mike R agreed to send an email to ask members if they are interested.
Grand Poobah – Kelly Peters – nothing to report
For the Good of the Club
- Scott M asked about participating in a parade. Maybe Halloween; he will check into it.
- Dottie Theodoratus (past member) has a 1952 MG she would like to sell. Will post on the Club Facebook page.
Meeting adjourned at: 7: 44 PM
Next Meeting Date/Location: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Black Bear Diner, 1830 Arden Way, at 7:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Katie Owens, secretary
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