The March 11, 2025 meeting of the Central New York Car Club Association was called to order at 7:03 PM by Mike Mastracco, President. 

Mike has Association window stickers if anyone wants one. Discount cards for Advanced Auto are also available at the meeting.

Sad news to report – Gene Winfield passed away at the beginning of March. He will be missed.  The Winfield Award given at the Nationals will be renamed the Gene Winfield Legacy Award.

The Marcellus Crystal Ball Cruise will be May 17^th.  They will need about 75 vehicles. Contact them if interested. See attached flyer.

See attached flyers for Highway Legends Car Show and Wheels on Main Street.

The 3^rd Annual Town of Salina Veterans Car Show will be Saturday, May 24^th at the Town of Salina offices off Old Liverpool Road.  All proceeds go to veterans.  See attached flyer.

Two Thunderbirds (Baby Bird, Square Bird, or Glamor Bird) are needed for the Fountain of Elms Invitational Car Show at the Munson Proctor Williams Museum in Utica on Saturday, July 12^th. If interested, contact Nick Capparelli at 315-254-0518 or Ron Camp at 315-269-8939.

There will be no host hotel for registration at the Syracuse Nationals.  Registration will be at the NYS Fairgrounds between gates 6 & 7 (the gray lot).  DeVerne Breed’s garage was chosen as the Ultimate Garage for the location of the 2025 Syracuse Nationals Press Conference. Also, they will be partnering with the Burnout Nationals and have a Burnout event at Esta Safety Park Dragstrip in Cicero on Saturday, July 19^th.

Antique cars (1920-1940) will be needed for the Hyde Hall Covered Bridge event at Glimmerglass State Park on October 11, 2025.  If interested, contact Denise at denise.bower@parks.ny.gov, or her office number, 607-547-8662.

The Treasurer’s report was presented by Paula Stillwell and placed on file.

The Association encourages all car club members to join the SEMA Action Network. Membership is free, and you will be kept informed on all upcoming legislation and how it impacts our hobby.  See the latest issues of Driving Force by clicking here.

The 50/50 of $47 was won by Mike Szaraz of the Tappet Twirlers Car Club, and he donated it back to the Association.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:40. Minutes submitted by Sue Dombroski and Terri Reardon, Co-Secretaries.

Clubs in Attendance:  7 Valley Street Rods, Cayuga County Cruisers, CNY Chrysler Owners Group, CNY Mopar, CNY Mustang & All Ford Club, CNY Orphan Car Club, Dream Machines, Empire Rodmen, Fast Eddies Hot Rods, GM Kruzzers, Maple Road Boyz, Mohican Model A, Oneida Lake Region AACA, Pontiac-GMC Club of CNY, Poor Boys Classic Hot Rods, Salt City Vans, Syracuse Corvette Club, Syracuse Shelby Mustang Club, Tappet Twirlers, Volkswagen Club of CNY. (Attendance is taken from the sign in sheet.  Please remember to sign in and print legibly)

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