The April 8, 2025 meeting of the Central New York Car Club Association was called to order at 7:02 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. Also, schedules are now available.

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 Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES, Groton Car Show, Mexico VFW, Bill Rapp Pontiac-GMC Car Show, Auburn Auto Group.

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).  The C10 Section of the show is growing and there will be two C10 only vendors coming to the show.

Please congratulate DeVerne Breed for having his garage selected as the Ultimate Garage for the location of the 2025 Syracuse Nationals Press Conference.

John Venditti VFW Post is looking for cars for a party/parade on Memorial Day, Monday May 26^th at 2:00 pm.  This is a family event with free food and cheap drinks. Give Megan a call at 315-751-5078 if interested.

Taunton Fire Department will be hosting their annual parking lot party at their fire station located at 4300 Onondaga Blvd., Syracuse on Friday, July 18^th.  Live band and food trucks. New this year will be a car show in a large parking lot behind the station. More information to follow.  If interested, contact Jessica Duck at jduck@tauntonfd.org.

Central Adirondack Association is having their 2^nd Annual Dadfest in Old Forge on June 14^th from 11:00 – 4:00. They would like to extend an invitation for your participation in the family oriented event.

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 $58 was won by Ron Reardon of the GM Kruzzers Car Club, and he donated it back to the Association.

The next car club meeting will be on May 13^th.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:45. Minutes submitted by Sue Dombroski and Terri Reardon, Co-Secretaries.

Clubs in Attendance:  CNY Chrysler Owners Group, CNY Corvair Club, CNY Mopar, CNY Mustang & All Ford Club, Dream Machines, Empire Rodmen, GM Kruzzers, Groton Cruisers, Kruising Knights, Maple Road Boyz, Mexico Post 369 Cruisers, Mohican Model A, Oneida Lake Region AACA, Pontiac-GMC Club of CNY, Salt City Vans, Spare Tires, Syracuse Corvette Club, Syracuse Shelby Mustang Club. (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.