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We welcome you to join BATOC and come travel with us on the open road in a group of Classic Ford Thunderbirds; what an awesome experience – One you don’t want to miss!
BATOC is affiliated with the Classic Thunderbird International Club which allows us to stay connected to other Thunderbird clubs around the world http://www.ctci.org
Guests are welcome to attend our breakfast meeting in person or remote. Our club meets the 2nd Saturday of every month at the Buttercup Restaurant, 660 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.
We start gathering at about 9:30 and start the meeting at 10:00
or join our meeting remotely (click here)
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President’s Message
It is hard to believe that June is here already. I’m not sure that I am ready for the heat! With this first weekend in June, temperatures will be soaring to above 100 degrees all over the state.
The first half of 2025 has been busy with lots of great tours, outings and fun with our friends and cars.
Matt and I are looking forward to the T-Bird Extravaganza in Sacramento this weekend; we hope to meet many fellow T-bird lovers from the Sacramento Valley.
We have a busy Summer and Fall schedule with the 67th Anniversary party coming up June 21, Birds on the Wharf, Ironstone Concours and I am currently working on a July Tour to the Oakland Zoo & Lunch outing, so stay tuned!
June is Pride month and a great time to celebrate the diversity of all people. While each June commemorates the police raid of the Stonewall Inn in New York City, to me, Pride is a lot more than a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. For me, it is also a time to reflect, appreciate and celebrate the diversity that exists in all of us. It is so important to demonstrate love, caring and empathy for those around us who may differ from us or may not be as fortunate as we are. And there may be a T-bird connection here, as I have read several articles online suggesting that the Thunderbird’s original chief designer, Frank Hershey, was most likely gay.
I feel very fortunate and proud to be a part of the BATOC club. We have a great membership that is thoughtful, caring, respectful, encouraging and supportive of each other!
Now, get out there and enjoy those beautiful Thunderbirds!
Happy Motoring!
JOE
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BATOC is affiliated with the Classic Thunderbird International Club which allows us to stay connected to other Thunderbird clubs around the world
