Peninsula Volkswagen Club

April Meeting, April 6, 2003

I.               Call to Order: President Greg Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.

a.     Members Present:  19

b.     Guests Present:  2,

                                                     i.     Joe Dellapenta who had been a member in the past and has a 74 bus that he is considering restoring.

                                                      ii.     Norm Shepler who has a 65 Beatle

II.             Reports:

a.     Secretary’s Report was given by Robert Alexander in which he gave:

                                                     i.     Minutes of last meeting:

                                                      ii.     Website Update:

                                                        iii.     Constitutional Amendments or By-Law Changes update

b.     Treasurer’s Report was given by Charles Eichelberger:

III.           Old Business:

a.     Tom Norris gave an update on the upcoming Beach Events Car Show on the Boardwalk.

                                                     i.     It will be on 26th and 27th of April and VWs will be around 20th – 22nd Streets

                                                      ii.     Register or find info at http://www.beacheventsfun.com

b.     The By-Laws Redraft print outs were not in color and not enough for everyone to review

                                                     i.     Bob Hoard recommended postponing the discussion till next meeting.

c.     Charles Eichelberger Mentioned the old photos

                                                     i.     It appears that the photos are the property of Ms Gerkie but if anyone happens to see her please ask if we could borrow a few to make copies.

                                                      ii.     Rex Frey may still be able to find an old movie he has.

IV.           New Business:

a.     Tom Norris talked about the next VCOT cruise.

                                                     i.     This one may be from Dumars (19th & Monticello) to the Chrysler Meusium.

                                                      ii.     He also metioned something about the Cruise in at Haygood Shopping Center.

b.     The Bug Out 53 is May 25th.

                                                     i.     More info at http://www.bugouts.com

                                                      ii.     If anyone wants to organize a trip we’ll discuss it next meeting.

c.     Charles Eichelberger received information about the 4th of July Yorktown Parade

                                                     i.     The club has been in it for 8-9 years and we’ll be in it again.

                                                      ii.     Ike or Greg will need to let them know and members be getting ready.

V.             Open Forum:

a.     Vince Martinez asked if anyone had information about Norris cams

b.     Norm Shepler asked about body work

                                                     i.     No one could give a definite endorsement but several had heard good things about Sykes on Pembroke Ave in Hampton East of Powhatton.

c.     Sheck brought in some sample of carb diaphragms.

                                                     i.     His point was that they don’t make them as tough as they once did.

                                                      ii.     The same situation applies to distributor vacuum advance diaphragm.

d.     Robert Alexander brought in some S shaped obstruction wrenches.

                                                     i.     The S shape one were cheaply made and the 13mm had to be grinded down to fit on the back nut of the carborator.

                                                      ii.     He found new obstruction wrenches at Big Lots (C shaped) that were a better fit.

                                                        iii.     The cheap set was given away at the 50/50 drawing.

VI.           Adjournment:       

a.     New member Joseph V. Dellapenta brought in $15.00 membership dues.

b.     Tip Basket Total:  $

c.     50/50 Winner: Tom Norris.

d.     Paid to Steve & John’s: $ guaranteed tip.

VII.         Next Meeting is May 4, 2003