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We welcome you to join BATOC and come travel with us on the open road in a group of Classic and Vintage 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
Well, here we are again. Another month gone by but at least, living where we do, we still have lots of great weather to get out and enjoy our Tbirds. And I would encourage you all to do just that. Whether it’s going on a club function or going to a cars and coffee on the weekend or just going out for a putt around. These cars need to be driven. After all that’s why we got them in the first place.
It was good to see everyone at the June meeting. I know summertime is a very busy time of year( it is for me) and it’s nice to see. We discussed a few things that were happening with the club. It seems we have resolved most of the business that needed taking care of thanks in large part to everyone that stepped up to get things back on track. There was a committee formed to revise some needed bylaw changes and hopefully you all have received the ballot to approve or disapprove the proposed changes and have sent your votes in. Our finances are once again under our control which is great. And I believe we have all club materials and paraphernalia in hand. It feels good to have that finished. We have the new jackets on order for just about every size so if you want one get hold of Lisa.
We have some good stuff coming up. Look ahead in the newsletter to find upcoming events and plan to go to as many as you can. This is as much a social club as anything else. It’s just nice to spend time with friends that share the same interests. Not to mention the technical support available. Seems like there’s always somebody willing to help. And if you’ve got an idea for some place, you think it would be fun for the club to go to get hold of Mary.
Speaking of help…we will hold club elections for a new board in November. I’d like to encourage everyone to think about volunteering for one of the positions. It sounds a little scary and overwhelming but it’s not. There’s really not that much to it and there’s a big support system so don’t be afraid. It might be fun. It’s your club too. Get out there and make it a great one.
Happy Tbirding
Bob Dixon
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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
