A Message from the President

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1 NHHAC News The Newsletter of the North Hills Historic Auto Club November 2017 Volume 47 Issue 11 A Message from the President Can you believe another touring season has gone by? We always say, where did the time go?, but every year it seems to go by faster! That old saying must be true that the older we get the faster it goes! Speaking of tours, we had a really nice Dick Lowe Tour. The weather was absolutely perfect! Even though the weatherman called for rain all week, I took my convertible anyway (with my granddaughter) we got home at 4:50 and it didn t rain a drop on us until 5:30! We had one car that wouldn t re-start after our first stop, but they went back after dinner and it started right up. A special thanks to Mike and Cathy Paine for planning that trip! Also, thank you to all who attended. I was unable to attend the Don Grossi Collection Tour, but I heard that it was a collection to be on your must see tour list. Thanks to Bill and Jackie Shearer for organizing that tour. You all must have had a good dinner at the North Park Lounge as no one went to Eat n Park after the meeting. One event I keep forgetting to mention and say thank you for is the Ladies Lunch outings. So, thanks to Marty Goetz and all the ladies who plan and participate. In closing, the Directors, Officers and I would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving Season! It s just so nice to be with family and friends. Enjoy! See you at the next meeting! Your President Steve Illsley History The North Hills Historic Auto Club was founded at Leon s Tavern on Babcock Blvd. in August of 1971, by 4 men as follows: Bill Glesner, Eddie Kuslick, Ken Kelley & Dave Moore. Purpose The general purpose of the NHHAC shall be to encourage the members to acquire, preserve, restore, exhibit and make use of antique, classic and special interest automobiles, and such other motor vehicles considered by the club fitting this purpose. Also, the club will promote the introduction of ideas and fellowship among its members. Since

2 Minutes - October 8, 2017 On October 8, 2017, President Steve Illsley called the meeting to order following the Pledge of Allegiance. No corrections or additions to the September 10 minutes were presented. Mary Lou Swaney accepted the minutes as written and Jackie Sheerer seconded. Treasurers Report Jack Swaney read the treasurer s report. Current cash balance is $1, Daryl Elliott made a motion to accept the treasurer s report and Mike Quinn seconded. Wellness Report Phil Deakin is at home with home care nurses. Suzanne Acker reported that Jim Driscoll is at home with hospice care and has opted for no further treatment. Old Business Our members and their cars who attended the Saints John & Paul Catholic Church picnic/festival were well received. The club received a nice note acknowledging the participation of NHHAC and GPMC members. Thanks to Jennie Barker for organizing this. Mary Jo Phillips will replace Lou Gamber on the Board of Directors. This appointment will be finalized at the November meeting. New Business Jack Swaney is accepting dues payments for There being no further business, George Sabina motioned to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Diane Otto for Bill Watt

3 Information List If you want to be included on the list that informs members of cancellations, member illnesses, and similar events between newsletters, send a note to Sean O'Neill at nhhacnews@yahoo.com Wellness and Condolences For get-well cards, contact Jackie Sheerer at redbug17@verizon.net or (412) For funeral flowers/fruit baskets, contact Jack Swaney at carnut123@hotmail.com or (724) Officers and Directors President Steve Illsley - (724) Vice Presidents Bill Sheerer - redbug17@verizon.net (412) Daryl Elliott - elliott.mktg@verizon.net (412) Treasurer Jack Swaney - carnut123@hotmail.com (724) Secretary Bill Watt - pwatt45@hotmail.com (412) Directors Michael Quinn, Past President Lou Gamber, Term 2017 Bob Goetz, Term 2018 Jennie Barker Term 2019 Ken Barker Term 2020 Appointive Positions Historian Position Open Flea Market Chair Daryl Elliott - elliott.mktg@verizon.net (412) Car Show Chair Joe Somerville - joeandkath@verizon.net (412) Car Show Program Sean O Neill - oneill.sean@live.com Newsletter Editor Sean O Neill - nhhacnews@yahoo.com Merchandise Director Diane Otto - dotto1208@aol.com (412) Steve Illsley - (724) Webmaster Pat O Neill - p.oneill5020@gmail.com (724) Submit Photos, Stories and Events: nhhacnews@yahoo.com

4 NHHAC at the AACA Fall Eastern Meet in Hershey Present and past members of the NHHAC can be seen reconnecting with each other every October in Hershey, PA. Several members have their own flea spaces to sell their parts, their service expertise, their cars, or just their stories. We hope everyone had a great time! NHHAC at Sts. John and Paul Church Festival A group of members of the NHHAC and the Greater Pgh Mustang Club were invited to display their cars at the Sts. John & Paul church festival on September 17. "It was a perfect day," Jennie Barker shared. Women's Lunch - Wednesday, November 8 The next Women's Lunch will be at Stack'd Perry Highway, Wexford, PA at 11:30am. For reservaations, please call Clarice Sabina at (724) For the menu, go to with several $7 lunch specials

5 Is your information in the club directory correct? Send changes (address, phone, , vehicles) to: Pat O Neill 675 Bairdford Road Gibsonia, PA p.oneill5020@gmail.com Classifieds and Notices FOR SALE 1940 Pontiac Delux Sedan, 1 of a kind. 3 speed automatic, barrel, PS, PB, suicide doors, runns good. Good condition. $14,500. Color: True Blue. Contact George Eswein (412) FOR SALE Kitco Fiberglass Running Boards - Off a 2008 Extended Cab Pickup $200 Please contact George Sabina (412) (h) or (412) (c) Advertising Policy Free member classifieds: Must be received by the 20th of the month. Must be from members current on their dues. Are limited to 50 words or less, and may include one photo if space permits. Must state an asking price, except for miscellaneous parts. Must have a club member as the contact. Expire after three consecutive months unless the editor is notified otherwise. Preference is given to ads for antique and classic vehicles and parts. Please include the phone number and/or address you want displayed. Other ads may be included on a space-available basis. The NHHAC News does not accept business advertising. NHHAC News is published monthly. All items for publication must be received no later than the 20th of each month. Send submissions to Sean O'Neill, 675 Bairdford Road, Gibsonia, PA or to nhhacnews@yahoo.com. Any car or club-related news from the membership is greatly appreciated. Application for membership and annual dues should be sent to Jack Swaney, P.O. Box 152 Mars, PA An application for membership is located on the club web- site at Submit Photos, Stories and Events: nhhacnews@yahoo.com

6 Dick Lowe Tour October 15, 2017 Submitted by: Cathy Paine Dick Lowe planned this tour a few years ago. There were great roads and lovely scenery. The trees should have been colorful, but the leaves were still falling. It was a perfect setting for this tour. The club has a new weather prognosticator. Steve had his convertible top down the whole trip even as the skies seemed grey. And it did not rain. He must have known. And so the tour had it all a great plan, good weather, beautiful cars and a breakdown. The Paine Mustang stalled out at the first covered bridge and would not start. Luckily, there were several wonderful members who came to the rescue to diagnose the problem and give a ride for the rest of the tour. Dick found some interesting stops and a good restaurant. His directions were meticulous. After lunch, jumper cables were borrowed from Mike Quinn. Jan Smith and Jack Swaney took us back to the Mustang and it started. Many, many thanks for all the help. Jack even followed us most of the way home to make sure we had no more problems. We missed the candy store, but it was a great trip. What would a tour be without a little adventure?

7 NHHAC Calendar of Events November 8 - Women's Luncheon, 11:30am November 12 - Monthly Meeting, St. Alphonsus Cafeteria, 7:00pm November 29, Men's Breakfast, 8:00am December 10 - Monthly Meeting, St. Alphonsus Cafeteria, 7:00pm Submit Photos, Stories and Events: nhhacnews@yahoo.com

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