A number of tours are already planned for 2006, including the Packard Museum in Warren, Ohio, a Progressive Dinner tour on June 11, the Arthritis Foundation Show in Dublin, Ohio on July 7,8,and 9, McCungy, PA on August 4,5 and 6, Marion Center on September 17, and Snowshoe, WV, in the middle or end of August. 

    Additional Tour suggestions are welcome and should be given to Charlie Schifano. 

6.  Car Show: Dan Calabrace once again chaired the annual Paul P. Bell Car Show. Dan said that we had 60 cars pre-registered and 215 cars on the field at the show. It was a wonderful day for a show. There were 28 sponsors, 1 food vendor, a car corral and a J C Taylor booth.  Dan thanked all who helped. Next years show is September 5, 2006. 

7. Christmas Party: John Kuhns was in charge of the Christmas Party. which was held at DeNunzio’s Chop House on December 11, 2005. 111 people were in attendance.  Broiled Scrod, Chicken Parmesan or Lobster Ravioli were the entree choices.  Santa showed up around 7:30.  Entertainment was provided by a DJ, and $500 in door prizes were awarded.  Members’ cost was $15 per person.  Total cost of the party was $3,489.20, with the Region underwriting over $1800 of the cost Any suggestions for next years’ party will be welcomed. 

8. Monthly Meetings Hospitality & Badge Fines: Mark DeFloria thanked Debbie Sheetz  for handling hospitality by providing the members with treats at the monthly meetings).  Badge fines were collected at each monthly meeting from Members who were not wearing their name badges.  This, in addition to one half of the monthly 50-50 drawing  is added to a kitty.  The winner’s name is drawn from a list of Members.  If the Member whose name is drawn is not present, the kitty is not distributed, but is carried over to the next meeting.  

9.  Newsletter: Mark DeFloria thanked everyone who submitted photos and articles for the Round Up.  He specifically mentioned Fred Nicholls, Harvey Eger, Warren Sheppick and Mike Kosko for their frequent contributions.  Mark announced that he will be stepping down at the end of February as Editor.  One or more members are needed to take over the Roundup beginning in March. 

10.  Website:  Mark asked all Members to take a look at the Website, and offer    him any suggestions they may have. 

11 Scholarship: Tom Milligan reported that John Kuhns  attended the Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology School’s

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