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We welcome you to join BATOC and come travel with us on the open road in a group of Classic and Vintage Ford Thunderbirds; what an awesome experience – One you don’t want to miss!
BATOC is affiliated with the Classic Thunderbird International Club which allows us to stay connected to other Thunderbird clubs around the world http://www.ctci.org
Guests are welcome to attend our breakfast meeting in person or remote. Our club meets the 2nd Saturday of every month at the Buttercup Restaurant, 660 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.
We start gathering at about 9:30 and start the meeting at 10:00 or join our meeting remotely (click here)
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President’s Message
Well, that was a fun weekend.
Those of you who joined us for the anniversary celebration of BATOC’s 68th and Sacramento Clubs 60th last weekend in Sacramento know what I’m talking about. Those that weren’t able to make it missed out. It was wonderfully done, very organized, and a pleasure to attend and participate in. There were breakfasts and dinners and poker and bingo. There were informational tech talks about issues that many of us face and lots of Tbird swag to go around. Not to mention the many auction items up for grabs. All in all, it was very well done.
To all the club members, from both clubs, that helped make this a great gig I would personally like to say great job and thank you.
Oh yeah and the Tbird count of cars that attended was pretty amazing as well. I think I counted around 45 baby birds, around 12 big birds, 10 or 11 Retros and the occasional jaguar, Maverick, Mustang, and MG thrown in there as well. There may have been a few more because cars were coming and going all the time.
If you didn’t make it this year definitely plan on it next year.
In other club business, things seem to be moving forward with getting a new interim board voted in to serve until the end of the year, so that’s good news and hopefully we’re all ready to start to have a good time getting together and doing things with our cars. The main reason we all decided to join a car club in the first place. So, I need everyone to start thinking about what position they would like to accept in November. It shouldn’t be the same people every year. It’s good to shake the box once in a while and see what falls out. Don’t be scared. There’s plenty of people around to help out and remember it’s your club too. It really only works well if everybody chips in. Mostly things are already set in place and all that’s needed is a little guidance now and then. Think about it.
We have some sort of gathering coming up at a winery in Livermore( I think)(did you all sign up?) that should be fun. There’s also the 4th of July parade in Alameda. Check the schedule for what else is coming as well. We’re in full summer mode. Lots to do.
Get out there and make it a great one.
Happy Motoring
Bob Dixon
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BATOC is affiliated with the Classic Thunderbird International Club which allows us to stay connected to other Thunderbird clubs around the world
