January Meeting

CHRISTIAN RODS AND CUSTOMS – Inland Empire Chapter                                                    Minutes of Meeting                                                                                                   January 12, 2025


Members Present                                                    
Shawn (President) & Mouse Saunders                                         
Nick (V.P.) & Kat Savala                                                
Tom & Sylvia Aragon                                            
Charles Duncan                                                    
Robin & Sheri Ellis                                                    
Doug Geer (Treasurer) & Carol Letro                                        
​Bob & Patti Kreiss
No Visitors Were Present


Shawn called the January 12th meeting to order at 2:01 pm. Charles led in opening prayer.
Treasurer’s Report:   Doug reported we currently have $191.43 in our bank account. Dues are due again $45 for a couple and $35 for single membership.
Correspondence:  Shawn talked to Lois Schneider and she is doing fine.


On-Going Events:  Main Event – Grand National Roadster Show, Friday-Sunday,January 31-February 2, General Admission is $40 per person.  Mouse moved to approve, Nick seconded, and carried.
Local Event – Hemet:   Valley Cruisers Cars & Coffee at Val Vista Home Center, 42951 E. Florida Ave, in Hemet on Saturday, January 12th, 8 to 11 am. Shawn moved to approve, Nick seconded, and carried.
Local Event – Riverside:  Farmer Boys located at 16880 Van Buren Blvd. in Riverside on Friday, January 7th, 4 to 7 pm. Robin moved to approve, Patti seconded, and carried.


Devotion:  Shawn talked about “Christian Joy” sharing Bible verses that “Joy is God’s Gift to Us”. No matter what the trial is that we are going through, God is there for us.


Old Business:  The Angel Tree & Classic Car Show held December 14th at Mt. Zion Church in Ontario was a great event!  In addition to Charles being there, Tom & Sylvia along with Robin & Sheri participated. 
Christmas Party:  Sadly, not many members showed up for our Christmas Party held at the Mule Car Texas BBQ & Smokehouse, on Saturday, December 14th.  Shawn, Mouse, Nick, Kat, Bob, Patti, Robin & Sheri were present. The Big Excitement was Robin locking his keys in his ’64!
Mark Your Calendar - Next year’s Christmas Party will be at “The Oasis” (Shawn & Mouse’s House), Sunday, December 14th, at 3:00 pm.  Moved, seconded, and carried. 


New Business:  Super Cruise Committee – Charles, Doug, Mouse & Robin volunteered to be on our Super Cruise Planning Committee. 
Outreach:  a suggestion was made to support and help at outreach events at our different churches. Robin said Liberty Church’s Awana Grand Prix to be held on April 11 & 12  would be a great outreach event for our CR&C Chapter to show up with our cars.
Charles brought up “Cars & Coffee in Christ”, Saturday, January 25th, at “Not Your Mama’s Kitchen” (NYMK) located at 1919 E. Riverside Dr & S. Vineyard Ave in Ontario; time 8:00am & breakfast provided. (held quarterly on the fourth Saturday of the month).
Charles also said there is a Men’s Fellowship once a month at Mt. Zion Church, 224 W. California St. in Ontario. 

Next Meeting will be Sunday, February 9th, at El Jalapeño located at 199 N. State St., Suite 102, in Hemet.
Devotion:  Dan & Gloria 
Birthdays:   None
Anniversaries:  None
Buy, Sale, Trade:  Contact Doug if you need anything 

Nick led in closing prayer and the meeting was adjourned at 3:54 pm.