Tampa Bay British Car Club and Friends:
At our last Club meeting, September 28th it was decided that the Club would donate $500.00 to help Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico. This was discussed at length and passed with a unanimous vote.
I have asked Robert Infanzon to contact his family members on the island about how best to use the monies. In addition Bill Sirine ($27.00), Bob Lindstrom ($20.00), Mike & Karen Silvernail ($20.00), Phil & Fiona Ross ($25.00) and Robert Infanzion ($58.00) have made additional donations to the Club’s $500.00 and the total is now $650.00. If other Club members would like to make additional donations to these funds, please contact me at Roadster463@gmail.com
I was informed that Federal Government and FEMA are finally getting the relief efforts underway with basic necessities being distributed and the infrastructure repairs have started.
However many families on the island have lost everything, their home, car and only some have insurance to cover the losses. It has been suggested that we use the monies to help a few of these unfortunate families rebuild and replace what was lost.
Robert’s Brother-in-law Hector has a nursery / plant business in one of the mountain regions of PR. All of his employees have suffered many losses, some losing everything. These employees are in desperate need of help to rebuild their homes and lives. Hector has agreed to distribute the funds where they will make the most impact for these families.
This is a way to insure that our donations will go to those with the most need and absolutely no “administrative expenses”. We would welcome any feedback or thoughts on this proposal.
The Club finally has a new bank account and we can now accept checks in the Tampa Bay British Car Club’s name.
Mike Milligan is reprinting (at no cost to the Club) our Membership Brochure with the new PO Box and Bank information…Thanks Mike
We have two new Club members, Robert Kittner and Michael Partain.
Glenn’s MG and British Car Repair’s Annual Lift Day has been rescheduled to October 14 starting at 10:00 AM. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and the day will be dry and “Cooler”. If you want to have your car inspected please call to get on the list. And come hungry, Cory is cooking some great food.
We are working on new Club roster. The roster will include names, phone number, email, city, zip code and cars. Your street address will NOT be included. If you have changed any contact information please let us know. Let us know which number is you cell phone and if you have a different home number will be a great help. If you DO NOT want your information published contact me at president@tampabaybritishcarclub.org
The All British Field Meet and Auto Jumble is fast approaching on October 21st. The dead line for early registration on October 1, has passed and it is now $50.00. Go to http://tbahc.com/event/31st-annual-all-british-field-meet-autojumble/ to down load the form, print and mail it.
Bill Borja President of the Tampa Bay Austin Healy Club still needing volunteers to help with the upcoming All British Field Meet on October 21, if you would like to help please contact Bill at WABorja@aol.com.