Doug Aitken began the meeting with introductions, and announced the arrival of Lance Miller¡s new baby.  Everyone was invited to introduce themselves and why they are part of the club. 

1. Doug recapped the last committee meeting, reviewing of the web page design, and scheduled events for the New Year.
2. Sam Simpson, Events Coordinator, passed out calendars and last Road Rally instructions for the upcoming bluebonnet season.  The Calendars date all future scheduled events, open plans for repair and recovery clinics with the help of the Land Rover Houston shop.  A possible next event was discussed.  It would consist of a large group of vehicles either stock or modified for a tagged road trip (teams of modified and stock vehicles helping each other to approach control points, where each vehicle would need to have their (attached!) control sheet punched).
3. Doug recapped events of this year in Moab, Easter Jeep Safari, Bill Burke¡s events, and other trips.
4. Door prizes were given to club members.  They included:  Atlantic British baseball cap, $5.00 of Atlantic British catalog prices, and a Land Rover mouse pad.  The winners were:  Ball Cap  new member, $5.00 discount coupons (Antonio, Ken, Jackie, and A.A.).  Scott won the mouse pad.
5. It was announced that a group was going to Spring Creek on Saturday, December 8^th.  Plans were arranged to meet at the Riley¡s store before heading out.
6. Chris Urquita told of his experience with his roof rack getting caught on a telephone pole, thus tearing off his roof.
7. It was mentioned that Scotty Thorpe was selling his 109.
8. Discussion was help regarding swap meet plans.
9. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm to the car park, where informal Àtire kicking continued for almost one hour.

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