Meeting Minutes 2025

Lehigh Valley Shelby Club

GENERAL MEETING
May 5, 2025

Meeting called to order: 7:26 PM. A Cinco-De-Mayo celebration with Mexican treats from Tom
& Cindy were enjoyed by all. Corona beer was also enjoyed!!

Attendees: Dan R, Tom & Cindy P, Dan & Anna M, Gary M, Diana D, Dominic C, Kevin T, Jack K,
Dennis & Paula Y, Bill P, Dan K, Doug D, Denny B, Len R, Al D, Brett & Bobbi E, Mike W.

Secretary Report: Motion to pass on the reading of the minutes.

Financial Report: Financial reports were read by Dan R.

Membership: Dan R. mentioned new member Joe Jr. from N.J joined the club. Also noted is
member Denny B is a member of the NHRA Amateur Drag license club!! Congrats to him!!

Correspondence: None for this meeting.

Old Business:

• Our annual Go-Kart racing was again won by Chris M who is always a front runner.
Everyone who raced had a great time as always. Always hoping for more attendees to
show up for the 2026 races!!!

• The Spring Cars & Coffee event had a good turn-out even on this windy and dreary day
at Lake Nockamixon Marina. The donuts and coffee went well and people walked around
and some stayed in their cars. Planning the same for next year but with better weather!

• Gary M. gave a review of the Behind-the- Scenes tour and Museum visit that was
attended by 21 people at the Hershey AACA property. The storage garage had MANY
motorcycles, cars and trucks of various manufacturers, collect-ability, and condition.
Even the limo owned by Whitney Houston is in the garage area.

• The discussion of a “light” merger with Team Shelby was a quick remark tonight. For
now this merger is on hold. More talks about it may come up in the future.

• The gathering at Manderbach Ford was postponed due to possible severe storms. The
rescheduled date is now Saturday, May 24.

• The annual Snakes on the Mountain on June 14th will soon be here and Denny is asking
anyone who can to please help in any way they can to be there on Saturday, June 14.
Lots of nice cars, guest speakers, great food, and memorabilia to bid on, along with a
REAL 1965 GT-350 R-model.

• SAAC convention in California will be held August 21-24 and Dan R. & Denny are going
out. Dan is in charge of open track and Denny with registration. Open track at Sonoma
and a formal dinner at The Cobra Experience are part of the activities.

• Fords at Carlisle will be June 6, 7, and 8. Many of our club members will be going out and
Dan & Anna M. will represent the club for the luncheon on Saturday.

• Team Shelby has their East Coast Nationals planned for June 19-22 at Watkins Glen. It is
in conjunction with the Sahlens 6 Hrs. at the Glen IMSA series race. The Ford GT3
Mustangs will be racing that weekend so show up to support them!! The open track will
be on a small course called Pine View and Dan R. will again be in charge.

• “Shelby Day at the Barn” is scheduled for July 26 to be held at drag racer Bruce Larson's
museum barn near Harrisburg from 10-2. A possible driving tour may also come
together.

New Business:

• The Spring Manderbach Ford event is rescheduled for Saturday, May 24 from 9-2. Food
trucks will be there for breakfast and lunch munchies.

• Ray Price Ford wants to invite us up again for our Cars & Coffee at their dealership on
Saturday, Sept 14 from 9-2. Free donuts and coffee as always.

• A possible 3 Dog Garage tour may be planned for this November. More to come as it
gets closer.

Meeting Break: 7:56 for pizza

Meeting Resumes: 8:30 to continue

• 50/50 Drawing:

◦ Shelby Matchbox set – Mike W
◦ $87 cash winner – Kevin T

• Our annual club car show at Silver Creek Athletic Assoc. is set for Sunday, Sept 21. Diana
will again run the show and we will have the same classes that we had last year. No
charity organization has been chosen yet, but it may possibly be an animal / rescue
charity. This will be determined at a later date. A commitment from the Fox Body 4 Eyes
club to attend was already stated. Those guys are great in supporting our show!!

• Our Fall Driving Tour was a great success and it will happen this year on Saturday,
October 11. More details coming as they are planned.

• Ray Price Ford in Stroudsburg will again be having their “cars & coffee” event this year.
The exact date is not set yet.

• SAAC 50 will be held in California with 3 days of track time at Sonoma Raceway. This is
set for August 21-24.

• Dan & Anna will again participate in the Bikers Against Bullies “Caring for Kids Cruise”
starting at Silver Creek Athletic Association in Springtown. Great event with LOTS of
food and drink after a neat driving route. The charity raises a large amount with this 1
day cruise. This year it is Sunday, June 22. Cost is $20 per car or cycle and $15 per
passenger.

• America on Wheels Museum in Allentown will host a Cars & Coffee event on Sunday
June 1 starting at 9:00. They are also having a “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” special for this day
only. Please come out to support the local museum.

Meeting Adjourned: 8:44 PM

GENERAL MEETING
February 3, 2025

Meeting called to order: 7:25 PM

Attendees: Dan R, Tom & Cindy P, Dan & Anna M, Gary M, Diana D, Dominic C, Larry P, Kevin &
Melissa T, Jack K, Dennis & Paula Y, Mike H, Bill P, Kurt H, Dan K, Doug D, Renee G, Tony M.

Secretary Report: Motion to pass on the reading of the minutes.

Financial Report: Financial reports were read by Dan R.
In other financial changes it was announced that the club is now using Square to accept online
payments for memberships and other events. PayPal was previously used for transactions.

Membership: Dan R. mentioned that 5 new members joined the club. Now there are currently
25 paid memberships. Enrollment for next years dues are now available online or to Dan in
person.

Correspondence: The Das Awkscht Fescht organization is needing to update their
representatives for the car show classes and Dan K. is wishing to step aside after many years of
that capacity. Dan R. or Gary M. will fill in this position.

Old Business:

• The annual club X-mas party held at the Superior restaurant was a great success again.
  Dan & Anna put together a great fun event and all attendees had a good time. Many
  presents were collected for the Toys For Tots program. The date for 2025 is set for
  Saturday, December 13.
  
  
• The Simeone Collection “Shelby Demo Day” had a great turnout with several club
  members attending. The speaking program was good but the driving of the Daytona
  Coupe and the Ford GT MK4 were the highlight of the show. Several new members
  signed up that day at the club table manned by Dan R.
• The club elections were held and confirmed via a Zoom meeting with last years officers
  and board members retaining their same positions.

New Business:

• Gary M. has a date of Saturday, March 8 for a tour at the Hershey AACA museum starting
  at 10:00AM. It will feature a “Behind the Scenes” tour of buildings not open to the
  public. After that you may tour the main museum at your own pace.
  
  
• The yearly “Go Kart racing experience” will again be held sometime in mid March. The
  exact date will be determined and announced. Price will increase from other years also.
  
  
• The “cars & coffee” gathering will again be held at Nockamixon State Park. It will be held
  on Sunday, April 13 from 9-12 at the Marina parking lot. Light food will be provided.
  
  
• On Saturday, April 26, Manderbach Ford will host another “cars & coffee” gathering at
  the Hamburg dealership. A food truck will be available for attendees.
  
  
• Denny has fliers to hand out to advertise to get a great Ford turnout for the 2025 SOTM
  event to be held at his home on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The featured car is the 65 / 66
  GT-350 and the 66 Hertz cars. Guest speakers, great cars, food for purchase, and perhaps
  a surprise big rig will be there.
  
  
• Ray Price Ford in Stroudsburg will again be having their “cars & coffee” event this year.
  The exact date is not set yet.
  
  
• SAAC 50 will be held in California with 3 days of track time at Sonoma Raceway. This is
  set for August 21-24.

Meeting Break: 8:03 for pizza
Meeting Resumes: 8:40 to continue

• The annual club show is planned to return to Silver Creek on September 21.
  
  
• The annual club driving event is planned for October with the exact date to be
  announced later.
  
  
• A recommendation was made from Kevin T to possibly have the charity tied to the 25th
  anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. This will be followed up in the future to perhaps find
  local ties to that event.
  
  
• Dan R. is looking to set up a tour of 3 Dog Garage in the next few months. The exact date
  needs confirmation for availability of garage dates.
  
  
• Bruce Larson is looking to hold a “Shelby Drag Day” at his barn sometime in mid July. The
  date needs to be confirmed.
  
  
• Kurt Hutt announced that “Kurtapalluza Part Deux” is scheduled for February 15 at the
  Gin Mill in Northampton from 7-11PM.
  
  
• Discussion was brought up about “representing/including” Team Shelby into the LV
  Shelby club activities and membership to have a larger and broader range of events and
  opportunities. NO CHANGES to how our club currently operates or functions financially
  or our current selection of local charitable causes. Dues would also remain the current
  price. Basically both clubs would still operate under the current mission plan but would
  work closer together for the region of Eastern PA. During discussions the most likely
  downside is potentiality larger attendance that may outgrow Tom's “Shelby Pub”.
  Another location may be needed at a rental cost for each meeting. Dan said all members
  should give it some thought and no formal commitment was decided this evening. It will
  be brought up at a future meeting.
  
  
• Dan M. brought up a possible car cruise and tour of the “Iron Trap Garage” in
  Boyertown. More information when it is available.
  
  
• Dan & Anna will again participate in the Bikers Against Bullies “Caring for Kids Cruise”
  starting at Silver Creek Athletic Association in Springtown. Great event with LOTS of
  food and drink after a neat driving route. The charity raises a large amount with this 1
  day cruise. This year it is July 25 or 26.
  
  
• 50/50 Drawing:
  ◦ Ford vs. Ferrari small posters – Dan
  ◦ 2 Mystery boxes – Diana D.
  ◦ $80 cash winner – Larry P.

Meeting Adjourned: 9:15 PM