As we plan to invade the capital city of Austin, also known as the birthplace of the Texas Cobra Club I would like to say it has been a rare honor and privalege to be a part of something that has grown and prospered since that first meeting in Austin almost 5 years ago. When we first started this club I had no idea it would grow and become the "family" it is today. Some would call this a car club but to me it has become a family of brothers and sisters that I never had growing up. We have shared many laughs together as well as many tears. I still have good days and bad days as I reflect on the loss of two people that meant a lot to me....Ronnie Reed and Dick Flesher. Ronnie and Dick were rare individuals that always touched me with their friendship and devotion to the little car that brings us all together. I for one would like to suggest that we honor them at sometime during our get together with a group moment of silence to thank them for all they did for us and how much we miss them.
With this being our 5th event and also the time we pick our new President, or King for those of you with Royal blood as in the Rhubarb, I've been thinking....ouch. Over the last few years a person comes to mind that has always been there for us with planning, ideas, work, and has in general spent countless hours in the background to make sure our annual event goes off without a hitch. He has been instumental in keeping the Austin bunch in check even during the dark ages of the past year or so. With this being our 5th anniversary, and Austin being the birthplace of our club I think it's time to elect our next President from the home town. If he would consider the sometimes thankless job....plus having to put up with the Royal One and you know who I mean......I would like to nominate as the 2004 President of the Texas Cobra Club.............drum roll please.......
Mr. Ed Csoltco of Austin Texas.
WOW....we could call him "Mr. ED" for short
Gary