The Rotunda Times - Ford & Mercury Restorers Club of America

The Rotunda TimesWELCOME NEW MEMBERSJanuary – how sweet the sound…..now if we only get theJanuary thaw. That little break that usually leads us inthoughts of Spring. The swap meets have started again andthat’s good.Our budget for ’09 will be tested this year as we face rising costs.The Wayne County Fairgrounds is looking for an increase, thecost of the hall for our meetings is going up, and postage isincreasing on our newsletters….it’s all we can do just to keepup. It may seem like we are in decent shape…..on paper….one bad swap meet and we are in a bind. With the economythe way it is we have no idea as to how successful we will be thisyear. Even if we’re lucky and have a good turnout, will theyspend money? If they don’t, the vendors will not be happy andthat’s not good. It’s going to be an interesting year.I’m happy to report that thanks to many of you our membershipcontinues to grow. We have now passed the 360 mark. Giveyourselves a pat on the back, you are the ones out there talkingup the Club and bringing them to our meetings. The nextthing you know, they’re new members…..way to go!February is usually the month that some of our “Snowbirds”start their migration back from those warm places. Let’s hopethey bring a little of that heat with them.Art Cervi, PresidentAnthony Russo (Linda)6168 Bellaire Dr.New Orleans, LA 70124504-312-39031948 Mercury Convertible1931 Ford Pick UpJames L. Napiorkowski Jr.38116 Castle Dr.Romulus, MI 48174734-941-8839jimnap@voyager.net1937 Lincoln Zephyer CoupeRobert Witt (Gail)26946 Jennifer Ct.Redford, MI 48239313-937-1264rjwittonline@yahoo.com1964 Ford T-Bird1974 Ford RancheroRichard Zezawa (girlfriend Kim)42684 HanfordCanton, MI 48187734-634-15221948 Ford Coupe1951 Mercury 4-door SedanBill Timoszyk receives a radio from the Club inrecognition of his contributions.A Note from the TreasurerThis month was a very busy one. A significant numberof Members have now paid their 2009 dues, andmany checks were written for the dinner dance.Steve Rohde, TreasurerPage 3