THE MAGNETO Volume 54 #7 July, 2011 President s Message Over the last few days we have all been reminded of what summertime in Virginia is really like. As we take advantage of the warm weather to travel about to various old-car interest events across the state, we don t always think of how big our old-car hobby is. Earlier this month I ran across this internet blog that I was unaware of; so, I thought I d bring to your attention that July 8 is, in fact, Collector Car Appreciation Day: Senate Designates July 8 Collector Car Appreciation Day National Collector Car Appreciation Day was created as a day for Americans to celebrate the importance of our nation s automotive heritage. Thousands of collectors and enthusiasts will gather at car cruises, parades and other events across the country to enjoy America s great car culture and recognize the vital importance of protecting it. Last year the United States senate helped launch the first National Collector Car Appreciation Day by passing senate resolution 513, in order to promote the automotive restoration industry and its continuous projects and programs. Together, with the recognition and support of people like you, they help keep America s love affair with the automobile alive and well. Now that we all know about July 8, perhaps we should begin to expect the appropriate attention to this day and the owners of collector cars. Maybe Hallmark will develop greeting cards for our spouses to give to us along with our favorite foods on each July 8. This might lead to receiving gifts, such as cars, car-care items and new garages to store them in. (Just dreaming of how this holiday could be best promoted.) It never hurts to set your sights high; and, if you re going to dream, dream big! J Brown, President Historic Fredericksburg Region, Inc. Antique Automobile Club of America PO Box 3022 Fredericksburg, VA 22402 Inside this issue President s Message 1 Officers/Committees 2 Club News 3 Car show pics 4 June minutes 5 Calendar of events 6 Classified Ads 6-7 The Magneto is the official monthly publication of the Historic Fredericksburg Region, Inc. AACA. Reproduction by other AACA Regions is authorized provided credit is given. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Fredericksburg Region or the AACA. Please address all correspondence to the editor. dougmakin@msn.com Visit Our Website http://local.aaca.org/hfrva/
THE MAGNETO July, 2011 Page 2 HISTORIC FREDERICKSBURG REGION AACA, Inc. OFFICERS 2011 J Gordon Brown President (2011-2012) Ron Rees Vice-President (2011-2012) Wayne DuBois Treasurer (2011-2012) Connie Brown Secretary (2011-2012) J Gordon Brown Ron Rees Wayne DuBois Connie Brown EXECUTIVE BOARD 2011 President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Andy Gotchel Past President (2011-2012) Lloyd Scott At-Large Member (thru 2011 with 2year option) Hank Mausolf At-Large Member (thru 2012 with 2 year option) COMMITTEES 2011 Meet Chairman Chief Judge Magneto Editor Webmaster Membership Chairman Legislative Representative J. Gordon Brown Ben Schooler Doug Makin Andy Gotchel Lauman Schooler Don Mohr Social Chairman Sunshine Chairman Club Chaplain Jane Shelton Ben Schooler
THE MAGNETO July, 2011 Page 3 Happy Birthday!!! The following members are celebrating their special day in July: John Garnett Peggy Sale Nick Rein Patsy Rowley William Jamerson Florence Jamerson Lin Bourne Ron Rees Nora Aftel Frances Taylor Jerry Taylor 2nd 7th 9th 9th 11th 15th 18th 20th 23rd 25th 30th Club News Monthly Meetings Monthly meetings of the Historic Fredericksburg Region, Inc. AACA are held at 7:30 PM on the third Tuesday of each month except December at the Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street in Fredericksburg. All members will be notified of any changes. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, August, 16th, 2011. Hope to see you there. Wally Hunt nominated for ODMA VP. Member Wally Hunt has been nominated by the Old Dominion Meet Association for election as Vice President. We appreciate everything Wally does, so lets support him in this endeavor. This could also be quite helpful to our club in the upcoming ODMA meet in Fredericksburg. The following members will be celebrating their special day in August: Tommy hunt 2nd Nancy Windingland 8th James Lowe 20th Earl Broyles 23rd William Sale 26th Sunshine Report If any club member would like a card sent to anyone, please call me at 540-373-2771. If I m not home, just leave a message. Web Site Jane Shelton, Sunshine Chairman Andy Gotchel, webmaster, continues to update the information on the club website. The annual show flyer and past issues of newsletters are online. This website will also be kept up to date with the latest club news and events. Put this website in your bookmarks and check it frequently to stay informed on what's happening with the club. http://local.aaca.org/hfrva/ Sign-up for Refreshments If you would like to contribute drinks or desert for an up coming HFR AACA meeting, please sign up for one of the open spots on the sign-up sheet at our monthly meeting. We would like to thank the following members for providing refreshments. July Membership We are always looking for new members, so if you know anyone who may want to join please invite them to a meeting. Snacks Lauman Schooler, Membership Chairman Beverages August Frances Schooler Jane Shelton September Wally Hunt Jim Thelander October Rena Rees Hank Mausolf November Suzanne Schooler Our Region scheduled to host ODMA meet in 2013 The Historic Fredericksburg Region will be hosting the annual ODMA meet in Fredericksburg in 2013. This presents a big challenge to our club since we will have to plan and put on two major events back to back, the ODMA meet in May and our annual car show in June. We will need a significant commitment from our members to assist in any way they can.
THE MAGNETO July, 2011 Page 4 HFR AACA Show Pictures, June 4th, 2011, Fredericksburg, VA
THE MAGNETO July, 2011 Page 5 Historic Fredericksburg Region, AACA June Monthly Meeting Minutes June 21, 2011 The president called the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 p.m. The roll was called. Thirty-six members were present. A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the May 2011 minutes. Wayne DuBois presented the treasurer s report. A motion was made, seconded and passed to pay the bills presented: Jewel Box (engraving); Jane Shelton (developing pictures for car show); Andy Gotchel (frames for car show pictures); Ruth DuBois; Copy Center Plus (printing and folding of newsletter); Committee Reports: Membership: It was reported that a few applications have been handed out by members, but none of those have been returned to date. Cards & Flowers: Report in the newsletter. Legislative: No report. Magneto: No report. Website: Andy Gotchel reported that the show pictures are on the website. Social: Frances Schooler reported upcoming events: Saturday, 9/3/2011, Taste of the Mountains in Madison, Virginia; Sunday, 12/4/2011, Christmas Banquet. 2011 Car Meet: J. Gordon Brown reported that we had about 176 cars in attendance at this year s car show. Of those pre-registered, 6 were no-shows. The weather was great and the day was a good one. City officials were complimentary and pleased with the show. Downtown merchants were more involved this year. Our show is becoming a yearly not to miss event with the city. J. Gordon announced that he would be calling a meeting of the Board to discuss the pros and cons of this year s show and ideas for improvement. Wally Hunt noted that the number of antique cars in attendance at the Richmond show was down and the number of street rods was up. He commented that it is good to know that we can still have a good, sizable show limited to antique cars only. Wayne DuBois reported to the members on the profit made by this year s show. Lauman Schooler reported that a gift card had been purchased that would be sent to Mr. Buchanan, who acted as our Town Crier at the car show. Old Business: Andy Gotchel has car show pictures available at a cost of $3 each. New Business: There was a motion made, seconded and passed to send a payment to national to help defray the cost of officer liability insurance. 50 50 Raffle: Ben Schooler won the 50-50 raffle. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:100 p.m. Ben Schooler closed in prayer. Refreshments were served.
THE MAGNETO July, 2011 Page 6 Calendar of Events, 2011 July 24-29, Special Vintage Tour (pre-1938)-susquehannock Region, N. Central PA-Lower New York, 570-368-2570 August 11-13, Southeastern Fall Meet-Appalachian Region, Bristol, TN, 423-217-1201 September 17, 36th Annual Edgar Rohr Memorial Car Meet, Bull Run Region, Manassas, VA, Joann Richardson, 703-768-1569, www.bullrunaaca.org September 18-23, AAA Revival Glidden Tour (pre-1943) -Queen City Region, Cumberland, MD, 301-729-1653 October 5-8, Eastern Fall Meet-Hershey Region, Hershey, PA, 717-566-7720 September 3, Taste of the Mountains Tour, Madison, Virginia, This is a picture of my dad when he was in the Army Air Corps in 1944. He is the man on the far right of the standing row. He and the others are posing for this picture on the roof of the barracks in Tunisia. Dad was an airplane mechanic at an airfield there. My Father always told me that he served in the Army with Hollywood film star, Bruce Cabot. Bruce Cabot played Jack Driscoll in the original 1933 version of King Kong. He was the guy that ran all the way up the Empire State Bldg to rescue Fay Ray. I think that s Cabot on the right end of the seated row. I m not sure, and my dad is not here to tell me. If anyone seeing this is enough of a Hollywood aficionado to know if I m right or not please contact me and let me know. Thanks. Doug Makin. DougMakin@msn.com December 4, HFR AACA Annual Christmas Banquet, Fredericksburg Country Club, Fredericksburg, VA Classified Ads ADVERTISE IN THE MAGNETO. Nearly 100 Magneto newsletter copies are circulated each month. What better way to reach Fredericksburg s most active antique automotive enthusiasts. Yearly advertising rates are $2.00 per square inch, A typical business card is $16.00, $40.00 for a quarter page, $80.00 half page, and a full page is $160.00 per year. This is a fraction of the price charged by other AACA newsletters. All types of ads accepted. Contact the Magneto editor to inquire about advertising. HFR AACA members are entitled to four months of free advertising for anything auto related. Club Hats For Sale $7.50 Contact Wayne Dubois 540-775-5757 For Sale: Tires & Wheels: Set of four 225R75 15 Uniroyal W/W Tiger Paw tires with approx. 500 miles on them, mounted on styled aluminum wheels. Came off Ford F100 truck but will fit Jeep and Mopar products also. $400 set. Also four 5.5x5, 6 x 14 Ford car wheels from 63 Ford full size car. $80 All in very good condition. Call Jason Javaras 540-786-5819.
For Sale: 1978 Ford Ranchero GT,351w, auto, a/c,p/s,am/fm, with original 8-track player. Contact Wayne, 540-775-5757
Doug Makin Magneto Editor P.O. Box 3022 Fredericksburg, VA 22402 THE MAGNETO July, 2011 The Magneto