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Support our Seniors and Friendsgiving celebration Both next Sat Nov 2 ! Check upcoming
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Meetings are at 10:AM on the second Saturday. Guests are welcome, remote and in person
Attend the next 2nd Saturday meeting at the Buttercup Inn, 660 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 We start gathering at about 9:30 to start the meeting at 10:00
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hosted by Adams & Cummins
Sunday Dec 8th start at noon – out by 4:00PM
Cattleman’s Restaurant
2882 Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore, CA, 94551
$42 PP Send check to BATOC via Cathy
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PREZ MESS
THE FINAL SWAN SONG
When I accepted your nomination as BATOC President all those many years ago, who knew that it would be for an entire Generation? Through ups and downs, tons of good times, a few big challenges like Covid, a couple of pretty contentious club policy changes, weddings, graduations, a divorce or two and, of course, the passing of many good friends – it has been quite a ride and one that I have enjoyed immensely. 23 years of “Herding Cats”… LOL. But, through it all, BATOC has been a true source of joy that has given me a foundation and purpose in my life – and for that I am very thankful.
There is no way for me to adequately thank all of the people who have been a part of this journey. Even if I could remember everything that everyone has done over the years, I would not do it justice. Suffice it to say, though, that I could not have done this without each and every one of you. Your help, at your point along the journey, not only made it work, but made it fun and memorable. With your help, we brought this club back from the brink – from only 23 members then to 83 member cars today. We are the world’s original Thunderbird club and that is a fact that we are very proud of.
But now it is on to the Next Generation of BATOC and Thunderbird-ing. I am confident that your new Board will bring a fresh perspective that will lead to bigger and better things, and exciting new adventures. Support them as you always have and there will be no limits. Joe Adams (no relation) has many new ideas, lots of enthusiasm, and like Trump, has hit the ground running – putting things in place even before he takes over. Follow his lead. Lisa Perry has the details of Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, and will keep the club and the membership marching in locked step. And Cathy Hager, with her corporate finance background, already has the finances locked down and the money trail mapped out well into the future. These new board members, along with Nick, Jean & Mark will faithfully carry the BATOC legacy into the future.
We will, of course, officially mark the end of the current era and pass the proverbial batons at this year’s Holiday party on December 8…and I will officially become a “Civilian” on December 31. Feel free to come buy me an outgoing drink…LOL.
On a final business note. As you know we have motioned to increase the BATOC annual dues to $50.00 per year and at first glance it may seem unnecessary…or like a lot of money for your little local car club…but in reality, that’s less than $5.00 per month for a year’s worth of fun and comradery. It’s also the first dues increase in almost 15 years, and we all know how everything costs more these days….including operating a car club.
So, with all that being said, I again thank you all for the many years as your trusted leader. I have enjoyed every moment. I not going away. I will just be enjoying the view from the other side of the room.
See you all soon. I love you all.
Happy T-Birding
Dave
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