URGENT, The TCRG needs members to step up and volunteer to serve on the board for next year. So far, Mark Crichton has volunteered to be the Rumble Sheet editor; Duane Shuck, Vice President; Tom Halfpenney has decided to stay on as treasurer; Kent Tabako will stay as membership chairman; Bill Blood will stay on as Secretary. That leaves ONLY the President and Activities Director to be filled. Will YOU volunteer to take over one of those spots? If you haven’t already done so, fill out the annual TCRG Banquet registration form and send it in. We have made it easy to pay your dues and register for the banquet at the same time. You can also bring it to the Dec. meeting. Also contact me if you have a “Zonk” award to give this year.

The December membership meeting will be our annual Christmas party. The Tabako’s will be collecting toys for the Toys for Tots, and the Bloods will be taking donations for the food shelf. (Either non-perishable food or monetary donations will be accepted). Also if you would like to bring some Christmas type goodies to share that would be great. (I like those old fashioned frosted sugar cookies in shapes). We will be playing a game for some FABULOUS prizes. The Dec. board meeting will be at Bill Bloods. 

Merry Christmas to all.
Dennis

For the last 2 years our club has participated in the World Of Wheels Car Show which has been held at the Minneapolis Convention Center in March. For the year 2006 it will be held on February 3,4,& 5 at the convention center. We had 4 cars on display the first year, and 6 cars on display this year.
Do we have any interest to exhibit cars in 2006 since it will be held in February? If there is interest, then we will sign up and pay the low exhibit fee. Let Tom Halfpenny know if you are willing to provide a car for the World of Wheels car show by December 15, 2005. Tom can be reached by phone at 651-738-0838 or email: tmhalfpenny@aol.com

TCRG will be working Saturday February 4 - 9:30 am to 10 pm
Call Bruce (NOW) for working the gates. We will not be taking main gate tickets, only Exhibitor and Smokers gates and then watching the fire doors. This is what we did in 2005.

Admission is $12 for adults, work a shift and get free admission all weekend.
See the original Batmobile and Munster Koach. See NASCAR Legend Rusty Wallace on Saturday. George Barris, King of the Kustomizers, all weekend. And of course the Texas Bikini Team will be braving the Minnesota winter for male enjoyment.

Call Bruce 651-482-8940 to reserve your space on the workers sheet.
Sign-up sheet will be at TCRG Banquet and February Meeting.

Don’t forget to contact Tom Halfpenny if you want to work the TCRG display booth - Friday 3 - 10 pm, Saturday 11 am - 10 pm, and Sunday 11 am - 6 pm.

Now is the time to get involved and join the Early Ford V-8 Foundation. Exciting times are ahead and here is your opportunity to become one of those that help the Foundation’s Museum get to completion. Besides, becoming a member (just $15), you also have an opportunity to support the hobby that you have already invested in – that of 1932 to 1953 Ford, Mercury, Lincoln and Ford trucks. There are many plans that you can choose to support:
General Donation: This donation goes to the day to day management of the Foundation. It also supports the creating and mailing of ‘THE FOUNDATION NEWS’, promotional literature, postage, and acquisition of items.
Building Fund: This donation goes into the fund for helping to get the Rotunda designed building built in Auburn Indiana.
Friends of the Foundation: There are 3 on going levels here.
SPECIAL – annual gift of $250
DELUXE – annual gift of $500
SUPER DELUXE – annual gift of $750
Each one of these levels gets you a one year membership, and a license plate topper. There are additional benefits for DELUXE and SUPER DELUXE participation.

Ford V-8 Museum Brick Fund: This is a purchase of a commemorative brick that will ‘pave the way’ to the Museum door.
4â€? x 8â€? brick — $125
8â€? x 8â€? brick — $250
8â€? x 8â€? brick with custom logo — $500

Join and make your donation now and gain a 2005 Tax Deduction. All donations over $250 get written confirmation of receipt.
Think about it. Why not help preserve your interest in your car hobby for generations to come. Be part of the Early Ford V-8 Foundation’s Vision!
Information can be found online at : www.fordv8foundation.org, or writing to Early Ford V-8 Foundation, P.O. Box 31403, Rochester, NY 14603-1403.
Let’s have more TCRG members be members of the Early Ford V-8 Foundation!
Thanks for your support!