The February 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.

All information for cruise nights and car shows needs to be provided on or before the March meeting in order to be included on the schedule.

There will no longer be a free soda bar at the meeting, as Barbagallos will now be charging a room fee, so that money will  go toward the room.

Cavalcade of Cars will be March 22^nd & 23^rd.  Admission is $15, 12 & under free. See attached flyer.

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

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.  More to follow.

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)

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 $25 was won by Karen DeRousie of the Kruising Knights Car Club.

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, Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Auto Tech, CNY Chrysler Owners Group, CNY Corvair Club, CNY Mopar, CNY Mustang and All Ford Club, CNY Orphan Car Club, Dream Machines, Empire Rodmen, Fast Eddies Hot Rods, GM Kruzzers, Kruising Knights, Maple Road Boyz, Mohican Model A, Oneida Lake Region AACA, Pontiac-GMC Club of CNY, 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)

Please let us know of any changes to your club contacts for email.