Greetings Fellow Mustangers…

Gee wiz; did anyone see where the last year went?  I remember what seems like a month or two ago trying to figure out what to say at our Christmas Party last year.  I remember getting to the Motel early, sitting down with a blank notebook page and searching desperately for a thought.   When I finally started scribbling, it came out with a lot of thank yous.

I think this letter may say a lot of the same things. Thank You! To all of you who make this group such agreat club. Thank you for the faith (or was I the only one that would take this job) that you have in me to lead you as your president. It was a humbling experience, being re-elected. I have always tended to enjoy working behind the scenes to get things done. But has been a great year leading as your president.

Thank You to all of the officers, who provided me with the support I needed when we had big decisions to make, you guys & gals were only a phone call or quick meeting away, and without too much debating we made the decisions we had to make, and I can’t think of a single one I’d go back and change, it’s been a great year.

Thank you to the people who stepped forward when the club needed you, from the cooking of the brats, counting ballots, to playing traffic cop at the car shows.  Tthere are so many people to thank, just take a moment for yourself and look at the membership list.  I’ll bet you could match just about every name to something that that individual stepped out to help out with. With members like you, it makes my job so easy, I think anyone could handle it. (Volunteers anyone??)

I’m going to close this short by recognizing a few members as a preview of our next event, our 15^th?? Annual Christmas party!! This coming Tuesday Night @ 6:00! Expressway Inn

Larry Heyd has once again done a fantastic job getting it all set up. (if you have not RSVP’d him by now it may be too late, Give him a call, he may be able to sneak you in, but we are limited by room size so this late in the game first come first in.) Call Larry at Home 293-3377

Next I would like to mention Brenda Platt, Brenda has put together a great 2005 edition Northstar Mustangs Calendar, we will be cutting it razor thin getting them back by Tuesday nite. But they will look better than anything we’ve had before. Bring your checkbook!!

Then I would like to thank Craig Johnson for volunteering to MC the evening to save you all from my eternal rambling. Tim for escorting some of our guests from Quality Auto, Dakota Bumper and Luther Family Ford who sponsored our Car shows this year.

And Last but not least, Dean Herold, Colleen and Elton for shopping for over 40 door prizes!! It’s going to be a great evening, hope you all can make it.

On behalf of my first lady, Darcy and I;

We hope this Christmas season brings with it, the wonder you had as children, with the blessings we have as adults. Also may your new year be filled with hope and opportunities to reach for and achieve.

Merry Christmas, and a Very Happy New Year
Your President
George Washington
Todd Fuchs
PS The Jackets are done; I’ll bring them Tuesday nite.

I chose Washington this time, not because I’m a great leader nor our 1^st prez, but out of respect for the men who followed him. “half naked, two thirds starved, as they marched barefoot in the snow in a country overflowing with plenty.” -Major General Nathanael Green 1779.  It’s a sober reminder that there are men and women not home this Christmas, so that we remain a country of plenty.  May God bless them all and the family's that wait for there return.

The meeting was gaveled to order with the “walnut” gavel. New members present, so we had introductions. Maggie moved to accept Secretary’s report second by Tom L., approved.  Treasurer reported that we have money.

Maggie reported on the unveiling of the 2005 Mustang.  Very nice.

Jacket order went in last Wednesday ( Nov. 3^rd).
Craig has some websites completed.
Brenda reported that she’s looking for someone to print the calendars.

Finance committee reported on donations to be made to charities.  Will invite some people to our Christmas party.  Club will pay for some appetizers and prizes for the Christmas party.  The club will purchase a Northstar Mustang sign for table display at car shows, etc.  Discussion about PA system…will leave for new board to decide.  Elton moved to accept expenditures recommended by the Finance committee.  Dean S. seconds.  Motion approved.

Elections:
Secretary:  Mark U. nominated, Elton moved to cast unanimous ballot, second by Tim, congratulations Mark!
Editor:  Elton and Colleen nominated, Craig moved, second by Tim to cast unanimous ballot.  Congratulations Elton and Colleen!
Webmaster:  Travis B., Carl B., Tad B. were nominated congratulations Tad!
Treasurer:  Tim D., Ralph respectfully declined nomination, Elton moves, Larry second to cast unanimous ballot.  Congratulations Tim!
Vice President:  Brenda P. nominated, Elton moves, Tom L. second to cast unanimous ballot, Congratulations Brenda!
President:  Tom L. unable to take position this coming year, Greg A. nominated but respectfully declined, Todd nominated.  Tom L. moves, Maggie second to cast unanimous ballot. Congratulations Todd!

Mid-month committee:  Dean S., Tom L., Ralph, Greg.

Congrats to Dick who had both knees replaced a month ago and was at the meeting.

Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:  Colleen (since no one else wanted the job!).