Call to Order - The October membership meeting was called to order at Tillicum School by Co-Director Bob Helgeson at 7:32 PM. Three guests were present, Dennis Seguine, who has his father's 26 Coupe, former member Dic Saline, and Dan O'Conner who accompanied Bob Stamnis. Ralph and Judy Olson, who have been out of town, were greeted back. Donna Onat, Dave Haddock, and Rod Schein drove their Vintage Chevrolets. George Haley and Jim Darby attended driving other vintage vehicles.
Announcements - Hotel reservations are now being accepted for the VCCA 45^th Anniversary Meet to be held in Grand Junction on July 3-7, 2006. Eleven members raised hands in response to the question of how many Puget Sound members were planning to attend this Meet.
Membership - Donna Onat reported our membership now stands at 74. Thirty-one have renewed for 2006. Membership dues for 2006 should be sent to Donna. Carolyn Frankhouser has decided to continue her membership with the group.
Board Minutes - Minutes for the September 22^nd Board Meeting, printed in the October Tappet Clatter, were approved with the correction that The Mount Rainier Region be included for their financial support of the event. The Puget Sound Region apologizes for omitting this information from the printed minutes.       
Leads and Needs - Clip boards for leads and needs, as well as volunteers for 2006 meeting refreshments were passed around.
Treasurer - Sallie Comstock reported the Club is solvent and in good shape financially. Expected higher Northwest Meet expenses did not materialize.
National News - Bill Barker reported the committee he was working with to develop a national database has completed its job. Their recommendations have been presented to the Board for review and action.
Activities - The last major Swap Meet of the year is scheduled November 5 in Bremerton. A number of members attended the Harvest Tour at the corn maze. The day was rainy and a little muddy but all had a good time working themselves through the maze. The November 13^thTour is to The Museum of Flight. Anna has secured a significantly reduced admission ticket for us. The group will leave the Renton Wal-Mart at 10:30, then go to the McDonald's on 154^th and Highway 99 before driving to the Museum. The Christmas Party planned for December 11 will be at the Barkers.
January Banquet - The Yankee Grill and Roaster in Renton has been contacted as a potential location for our January 21, 2005 Banquet. The type of service and menu are still under consideration. Other locations were discussed.
Spotlight Vehicles - Rod Schein was presented a color copy of the September Tappet Clatter which featured his newly almost restored 1940 Coupe. There was a copy of the October issue for Dave Roberts featuring the Roberts 1941 Coupe.
2006 Officers - Rod Schein, Chairman of the nominating committee presented the names of members having agreed to help the club as officers for 2006. They include: Director, Bob Helgson, Co-Director, Bill Damm; Secretary, Jim Farris; Treasurer, Sallie Comstock; Membership, Donna Onat; Club Store, Dave and Betty Roberts; Tappet Clatter Co-Editor, Dave Haddock; Activities, Rod and Evie Schein & Mary and Jerry Brownell.  The committee is still looking for an Assistant Director, Historian and Co-Editor of the Tappet Clatter. The vote for next year's officers will take place at the November meeting.
Refreshments- Dave Haddock and was thanked for the evening's refreshments.
Program - The evening's program was preceded by several displays and announcements: Gisela Jones had an accident at home. A card was signed to be sent home with Dick; Two of the Clubs "A" Frame signs are missing. These signs have served the Club well the past year. They need to be located; Farris has the Club's old Typewriter in his basement and wanted to know what to do with it. He was given permission to dispose of the instrument.       (cont. on p. 8)