The second Board Meeting of the year 2008 for the Puget Sound Region VCCA group was called to order at 6:20 PM by Assistant Director Al Howe.  The meeting was held at Bill and Ann Damm's home on Tuesday March 18, 2008.  Members present were Al Howe, Bill and Ann Damm, Jim Farris, Bob Helgeson, Sallie and Don Comstock, Dave Roberts, Ana and George Haley, Carol and Lee Folsom, Donna Onat and Dick Jones.  An agenda of items for discussion was distributed.  Director Jim Martoza was ill, but called in via telephone and discussed the National Meeting.
Announcements - Monroe Swap Meet we currently have 25 volunteers signed up.
2010 NW Meet - A meeting was held March 9^th.  The attendees at the meeting voted on the location of the meet, it will be held at Silverdale.  Members are encouraged to get involved and support this activity.
Newsletter Editor - Jim Farris made the point that information submitted to the Newsletter needs to be timely and current.  The newsletters are arriving at the members' homes about a week before the general meeting.  Taking this into consideration as you provide information for the newsletter will make it more timely and useful.   Jim also has a new feature idea.  He would like pictures of the members and their cars when they were in their twenties (the members in their twenties not the cars).  He's also would like to do a series about your first car.
Safety Focal -There has been a positive reaction to the safety messages and Bill Damm will continue to provide a variety of items relating to safety.
Lee Johnson Car Show - The date is MAY 3^RD.  Setup is at 8:00 am and the show is from 10 am-3pm.  If it rains they will provide inside parking.  Trailer parking is available if needed.
Review By-Laws - Bob Helgeson submitted a new job description for Historian.  It will be presented at the next General Meeting.  All Board positions should be reviewing the By-Laws to verify that the descriptions are current for their positions.
Next Board Meeting - The next Board Meeting will be held in July, time and place to be determined.
National Board Meeting - Jim Martoza joined by phone to give a report on the National Board Meeting.   
Area III Region Judge Database - Jim Martoza has implemented an input to the Judging Database, all members should have received an email regarding this.  Please take the time and provide your input.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Ann and Bill Damm provided sandwiches and fruit before the meeting and other refreshments after the meeting.   They were very gracious hosts!                                             Respectfully submitted by Dick Jones

Call to Order - The Meeting was called to order at Tillicum Middle School at 7:30 pm by Director Jim Martoza. 
Welcome - Donna Onat's friend Larry was introduced, he has become known to members through Donna's stories of ongoing issues with her car.  Don Hatley's grandson, Chase, was a visitor.
Leeds and Needs - Passed clipboard around.
Secretary - Minutes accepted as printed in Tappet Clatter.
Treasurers Report - Sallie reported the club is solvent.  The Banquet came in under budget.
Monroe Swap Meet - Nothing new.
National News - Jim Martoza and Bill Barker discussed the National Board Meeting.  It's obvious that many new things are in work at the national level.
Garage Nite - Dick Olson will host the next Garage Nite at his house April 9^th.
Glove Box - Nothing new.  If you have items, problems, solutions or tips get them to Bob Stamnes.
Activities - Rod Schein made an invitation to attend the Ballard Parade on May 17^th.   This year there is a conflict for some members because of the Monroe Swap Meet on the same date.  Rod and Evie will have refreshments at their house after the parade.
Historian -  Bob Helgeson has coffee cups (4) for sale.   (cont. on p. 7)