President's Message

 

Runabouts to Rockets
Volume 44 #5-6
May-June 2025

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I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers as I continue to recover from my recent bypass surgery. As I write this message, it has been 8 weeks since my surgery and my recovery and cardiac rehab are going very well. My surgeon released me from any lifting restrictions as of today. I was able to spend the day changing the oil and tuning up my 1930 Coupe.

 

I recently realized that I failed to congratulate the four individuals that were elected or re-elected to our NAOC Board of Directors for a three year term beginning January, 2025. The Board of Directors consists of 12 members and we elect 4 each year for a term of three years. Mark Santos and Clay Tober finished their second consecutive terms at the end of 2024 and were not eligible to run again. I would like to thank both of them for their contributions. Bruce Murdock and Mike Payton finished their first terms and agreed to run for another term. John Kledis from Fletcher, NC, and David T. Hall from El Paso, Texas agreed to run for the two positions that were vacated by Mark and Clay. Since there were no other candidates nominated, we did not hold a formal election at the end of 2024. I would like to congratulate John Kledis and look forward to his contributions to our board. I also congratulate and thank David T. Hall for agreeing to return to the board.

 

I recommend that everyone consider getting more involved in the NAOC. This is YOUR club, and although we have a great group working together to keep the NAOC going, we always need others to step up and get more involved. In the past, I believe that some members did not consider running for the board because they feared that they might not get elected due to the lack of name recognition. Knowing the individuals very well that are currently Officers, or Directors, I believe that most would welcome a break. Please consider volunteering for the Board of Directors. Nominations are closed each year at our annual membership meeting that is held during our National Meet. I will also be finishing the second year of my second term as president at the end of 2026. Since I am term limited, it will be time for someone else to step up for this position. I also look forward to the opportunity to train someone to take over the role of head

judge for the NAOC. I believe that I’ve been in this role for 25 years and I think it’s time for someone else to take it to the next level.

 

Our 2025 meet in Wadsworth, Ohio is shaping up to be a great meet thanks to the efforts of Debbie and Dale Huefner. If you have not already sent your registration or booked your room please do so as soon as possible. Planning a great meet is much easier if everyone doesn’t wait until the last minute to register. 

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Greg Minges

President

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