THE FORD RUNNING BOARD Newsletter of the Georgia Regional Group Early Ford V-8 Club of America Temporary Editor Lamar Hart April 2008

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1 THE FORD RUNNING BOARD Newsletter of the Georgia Regional Group Early Ford V-8 Club of America Temporary Editor Lamar Hart April 2008 From the President We are moving forward with our drive to recruit new members. Several of us have magnetic signs and fliers with applications and have attended a few of the early car shows. I am giving you a list of Antique Car Events (ACE) that we plan to attend. Jimmy Dorsey and I went to the Route 66 Restoration Cruise-In recently. There were probably seventy-five cars there, mostly street rods, but Jimmy s 34 Tudor and my 52 Victoria got their share of attention. A number of people stopped to talk and ask questions. We enjoyed the attention. The most memorable visitor was a member of the Georgia Street Rod Association. He was very enthusiastic about my joining his club. He told me it was a fun group of members with lots of family activities. Later, another member of GSRA came by and gave me a Membership Application and asked me to join. Now that s kind of effort we need to put into recruiting new members! To grow this club, we have to go to where car people are, and tell some of them what a great club we have. We certainly have friendly tours and a variety of family activities to offer. We just need to spend a little time talking to a few people we don t already know. It will pay off. By the way, I was sold. I joined the Georgia Street Rod Association. I have a special Running Board mailing list for prospective new members. If you give me a prospective member s name, street address, if available, and phone number, I ll add them to that list. This is one of the best ways for them to learn about our club. Future ACE Dates Here is a list of Antique Car Events where we would like to attend as a group and possibly recruit new members. Please try to join us if the weather permits. And please wear V-8 clothing. Sa. April 19 Tucker, Coffer Museum, 10-1, 3702 Lawrenceville Hwy. Sa. April 26 Cleveland, Car Show, 12-4, 136 N. Main St. Sa. April 26 Loganville, Corinith Baptist Church, 9:30-3:30, 3156 Langley Rd. Sa. May 3 Tucker, Smoke Rise Baptist Church, 9-3, Hugh Howell Rd. Sa. May 10 Tucker, Tucker Days Parade. Sa. May 17 Norcross Car Show, 9-4, Main Street. Note Some of the events listed in the Running Board are not sponsored by or supported by this Club. They may be presented by other clubs or organizations and are included for your information only.

2 May Meeting Tuesday May 6, at 7:30 PM Tim Stewart Ford 5675 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Chamblee, GA Please note that they are now located in Chamblee at 5675 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. This is about one mile inside I-285. The meeting will be held on the second floor of the building identified as Pre-Owned. Parking in front of the building where the meeting will be held is limited so you must park in the rear near the Collision Center. There are three entrances to Tim Stewart Ford on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Enter in the middle driveway and drive back to the collision area where there is parking. Walk down the driveway from the parking area and turn right to the Pre-Owned building. There will be signs on the front and side doors directing you to the meeting area. Consider driving your V8 to the meeting. The dealer personnel are interested in seeing our cars. Peachtree Industrial Blvd. is well lighted and there is a turning lane in the middle of the road for easy access into and out of the dealer s lot. David Jumper is sponsoring this meeting. Starting this month, we will have a flea market table for you to sell some of your extra parts. You sell the parts and accessories and keep the money. The purpose is to add a little interest to your club meeting. April Outing Saturday April 19 th 10 AM. Cofer Car Collection 3702 Lawrenceville Hwy. Tucker, GA By Fred Lindquist Georgia Regional Group #24 will visit the Cofer Car Collection, Stable of Thoroughbreds, on Saturday April 19. Plan to arrive at 10:00 A.M. The building is located on the Lawrenceville Hwy, US 78, in Tucker. The building is a nonwindow cement block building behind a chain link fence. Porter Paint is located on one side and Auto Zone is located on the other side of the property. Its location is on the left as you are driving out of Atlanta (east) towards Lawrenceville. There will be one or more cars parked inside the fence so that you cannot miss the location. Drive through the gates and park in the parking area. The collection is large and there are cars to suit everyone s taste. We will spend two hours there at the Stable of Thoroughbreds. The group will leave at 12:00 P.M. driving to the City of Stone Mountain. We will have lunch at the Bakery at the Village Corner. Arrangements have been made for a separate dining area and separate tickets. The restaurant serves good lunches and great desserts. We will hand out directions to the Bakery at Cofer s Plan to attend, mark your calendar, check the fluids in the V8, and let s have a good tour outing. Please make a special effort to attend; you won t be disappointed.

3 April Outing Sunday April 27 th 12-3 PM Varsity Jr. Lindberg Drive at Cheshire Bridge Road By Fred Lindquist A Varsity outing has been planned for Sunday April 27 at the Junior Varsity on Lindbergh Dr. at the intersection with Cheshire Bridge Road in Atlanta. The time is from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. This is very informal and come if you can. It is a great opportunity to drive your V8 and have it admired by the public. You will have numerous opportunities to explain what your car is, how old it is, and as Morris Bailey is aware they might ask you if you purchased it new. The weather in April is great for an outing. Bring children, grandchildren, friends, and neighbors because everyone enjoys the Varsity even those folks from Wisconsin. Street rods are welcome to join in the fun. Saturday Night Social Saturday, May 3 rd at 6:30 PM Blue Ribbon Grill Tucker, GA First Saturday Each Month We have returned to the Blue Ribbon Grill. This popular V-8 family gathering is held on the first Saturday of each month; same time, same place. Drive your antique auto if you wish, there is plenty of parking. Bring your family and join us for some relaxed fellowship and good food. We look forward to seeing you there. Report On George Bugg Car Collection By Fred Lindquist The tour to George Bugg s car collection was scheduled without the knowledge of the tornado that came through Atlanta on the Friday night preceding the scheduled activity. Despite the bad weather on Friday night, three cars showed up at Cofers Crossing on Saturday morning. Lamar hart, David Jumper, and Fred Lindquist braved the weather to arrive. They left promptly for Athens and collected Randal Malone, Luther Garrett, and Doug Hollandsworth along the way. The group arrived at George s after some delay on the circumference road. The Stricklands, Neal Freeman, and Bill Swilley had arrived earlier. George was a gracious host sharing stories about his collection. Several of his cars were used in a recent movie that will be shown in July. George was cast as a Georgia State patrolman who investigated a murder in 1947 and his son had a part also. The group left about lunch time for Rafferty s. The restaurant was expecting the group and had a special area set aside for everyone to sit together. Following lunch, everyone decided that it was better to drive home because of the expected afternoon storms. George has a great car collection and all twentyeight enjoyed seeing it and having lunch.

4 Participants on George Bugg Tour: Luther & Peggy Garrett Neal & Emily Freeman Bill Swilley Brian Strickland & sons Noah & Aubrey Roger Strickland George Bugg Charlie & Jeanene Adams with son John David Jumper with Addison Vickery, David II & Jenna. Randy & Trish Barton Randall & Kay Malone Lamar Hart & Nancy Bireley Keith Strickland Fred & Katie Lindquist Doug & Elizabeth Hollandsworth Easter Parade Review Fred Lindquist Each Easter Sunday afternoon, one of five automobile marquee clubs sponsors the Easter Parade through Avondale Estates. This year the Horseless Carriage Club of America sponsored the parade. Early participants for the parade began arriving around 1:00 P.M. to get a front position in the parade. Unfortunately, the Avondale Estates police decided that was too early and shooed them away. They congregated at a local restaurant for awhile before returning. By 1:45 P.M., quite a few participants began arriving and the police just observed how nicely everyone lined up their cars in preparation for the parade activity. There were a number of outstanding automobiles for everyone s taste in addition to the sixteen vehicles driven by V8 ers. There was a quite large 1915 Packard Twin Six (V-12) with tires almost four feet in diameter. One couple brought their restored 1936 Durham bodied Cord cabriolet. Some worth mentioning were two brass radiator Ford Model T s, three Rolls Royces, three Cadillac convertibles including a beautiful red one, and a gorgeous 1936 Ford cabriolet street rod. It is worth noting that Jack Henry driving his Ford prototype (1940 Studebaker sedan) was quite stylish in his 1940 suit with brown & white shoes, which was appropriate for the period. The parade started at 2:30 P.M. led by the police through the Avondale Estates neighborhood. The weather was great for a parade and there seemed to be more adults with children viewing the parade this year. There were probably forty cars participating in the parade this year. The police blocked streets so the cars could travel unimpeded along the route. At the conclusion of the parade, the police led participants to the Avondale City limits and then a brass radiator Ford Model T touring car led the participants to Stone Mountain Park, almost getting lost (?) in the City of Stone Mountain. Everyone arrived safely, toured around the mountain and ended up at the Stone Mountain Antique Automobile Emporium for refreshments. A number of participants went to Applebee s on US 78 afterward for dinner and good conversation. This was a great day for a parade and everyone who turned out for it enjoyed it. Next year Regional Group #24 EFV8CA is the sponsor for the event so make your plans to participate. Consider wearing a period outfit appropriate for the year of the vehicle you will be driving to add some interest. Ladies, don t forget to wear an Easter Bonnet also. Let s put on a show.

5 Participants on Easter Parade: Randall & Kay Malone Wayne Hicks Joy & Julia Hicks Bob & Ann Butler George Rawlings Bob & Mary Ann Padovano Ray & Barbara Allen Doug & Elizabeth Hollandsworth Larry & Carol Tanner Katie & Fred Sheram Jimmy Dorsey John Dorsey Charlie & Jeanene Adams Frank & Hope Arnold Jack Henry & Victoria Gayle Katie & Fred Lindquist Lamar Hart & Nancy Bireley 1940 Ford Coupe 1939 Ford Coupe w/mullins trailer 1937 Ford PU 1950 Thunderbird 1936 Ford Phaeton 1951 Ford Tudor 1939 Ford Conv Thunderbird 1936 Ford Coupe Modern 1934 Ford Phaeton 1934 Ford Tudor 1963 Buick 1937 Ford Fordor 1940 Studebaker 1939 Ford Coupe 1952 Ford HT Report on Last Saturday Night Social By Fred Lindquist The Saturday Night Social was again held at the Blue Ribbon Grill at Northlake on Lavista Rd. The restaurant personnel were ready and set up a long table for the group. Two waitresses were assigned to take care of everyone. There were twenty one people to show up for this activity, despite at least four members who were in Charlotte with the raffle engine. Everyone ordered their meal and the service was very good. Interestingly, Roy Hatcher was the first person served, but everyone knows that is because Bob Padovano was there. Bob was served next to last, clearly following tradition. Mary Anderson was the last to be served, maybe starting a new tradition. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves that evening. There was good food and good conversation. If you were not able to come to the Blue Ribbon Grill, mark you calendar for next month, May 3 at 6:30 P.M. It is informal, the food is good, conversation is good (it is not all V8 talk), and everyone gets a separate check. It is a pleasant evening. Participants: Roy & Janelle Hatcher Bob & Ann Butler Bill & Allison Swilley Joe & Jean Smith Bert & Lorraine Steele Ken & jean Wills Dick & Mary Anderson Fred & Katie Lindquist Bob & Mary Ann Padovano with family members Robert, Debbie, & Stacy Thank you Morris Bailey and Rick Wilson We thank Morris and Lucile Bailey, Rick Wilson and their friends for hosting such a great meeting in early April. It is a real pleasure to meet in Morris old time garage and enjoy such an abundance of good food. This was the largest crowd we have had since Morris last meeting. Thanks to all who helped host the meeting.

6 Sunshine Committee Report Burns Cox has been hospitalized since early February following a heart attack and bypass surgery. His doctors have restricted visitors but a card is encouraged. Please send cards to his home address. Jean Smith, Joe Smith s wife, suffered a mild heart attack last week. She should be home by the time you read this. Les and Bev Fisher had a serious auto accident in early April. They were traveling near Albuquerque when their truck and travel trailer were destroyed. Les reports that he is ok but Bev suffered a broken back, broken collarbone, broken sternum, and broken ribs. She had back surgery last week and is expected to be back on her feet after recovery. Their address is Fisher5632@aol.com Classified Ads Classified ads will run for three consecutive months and may be renewed for another three-month period. Classified ads are free to club members. For Sale: Enclosed car trailer International, very good condition. 24 feet long, 71/2 feet wide, electric winch. new tires including spare, new battery, interior lights. $4,500. Call Gary Benton, (1/8) For Sale: Mercury, 1940 Convertible Sedan, super rare. Bought from original owner. Correct body and interior restoration. Putt Smith engine, Offenhouser, Iskendarian, dual Smitties, Felton headers, LaSalle column shift, Columbia, Bendix brakes. Don Morris (3/8) For Sale: Ford 1939 standard coupe, dark maroon. It has a stock appearance with late model running gear, Chevy 350 ci engine, auto trans, Mustang II front end, heat & air, power steering & brakes. Overall very good condition. $30,000. Contact Bill Bellinger (3/8) For Sale: Mercury 1951 four door Sports Sedan all original with miles since new, three speed with overdrive. Excellent condition. $19,900 or obo. Doug Hollandsworth (3/8) For Sale: Thunderbird 1962 Landau Hardtop, 28,000 original miles, A/C, PS, PW, new ww tires, good driver. $19,995 or obo. Doug Hollandsworth (3/8) Early Ford V-8 Foundation Our engine raffle took us to the Charlotte Auto Fair at the Lowe s Motor Speedway a few days ago. The two and one half day event gave us ticket sales of $ The sales crew included Gary Benton, David Jumper, Larry Tanner, Jerry Reichel, and Lamar Hart. The Board of Directors forwarded $ from the Engine Raffle Committee to the Early Ford V-8 Foundation. We have enough funds to send another $ but it would deplete our account. We plan to send a $30.00 package of raffle tickets to each club member so that everyone may sell a few tickets. There are only three more auto shows before the October 10 drawing.

7 Annual Picnic June 14, 12 noon to 4 PM. Lake Allatoona Please mark your calendar for this family outing. We are holding it in mid June to enjoy the cooler spring weather. All the details will be in the next Running Board. Grand National Meet July 14-18, 2008 Hyatt Regency Dearborn, Michigan This will be the 45 th Anniversary Celebration of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America. This really is a grand convention of the best of the best from all across the country. Please try to make this show. Some of us will be driving our flatheads, some will drive moderns, and some may fly. This is the place to see cars that are restored correctly and to locate some hard to find parts. Now is the time to register. Check your V-8 Times for more Information. Club Meeting Notes Georgia Regional Group 24 Early Ford V8 Club of America Minutes: Tuesday, March 4, 2008 Location: Flashback Motor Works ATTENDANCE. The following members were present: Charlie Adams, Dick Anderson, Marcus Bailey, Morris Bailey, Lance Buckey, James Dorsey, Emily & Neal Freeman, Lamar Hart, David Jumper, Marty Ledbetter, Fred Lindquist, Lowell Manous, Jerry McIntosh, Don Morris, Bob Padovano, David Posey, George Rawlings, Jerry Reichel, Carl Smith, Doug Smith, Joe Smith, Bert Steele, William Swilley, Harold Thompson, Ken Wells and Rick Wilson. Guests at the meeting were introduced and included: Dan Cruster, Richard Gossett (host), Ronnie Holland, Mike Karbowski (host), Cleve McAfee and guest, Art Moore and Karen Stein. CALL TO ORDER. The monthly meeting of the Regional Group 24 was held at Flashback Motor Works in Cumming, Georgia, hosted by Richard Gossett and staff. The meeting was called to order by President Hart. President Hart opened the meeting and thanked the host for providing such excellent accommodations and a fine display of collectible and restored cars. 1. The first order of business was announced by President Hart. There is a vacancy now on the Board of Directors; he was pleased to announce that a new member had volunteered to join the Board. Bert Steele with a background in accounting would bring much needed skills to the Board in a possible future role as Treasurer. Parliamentarian Harold Thompson indicated that the Board of Directors had effectively moved and seconded the nomination of Bert Steele to the Board. The general membership was polled and he was elected unanimously. At that point he was sworn in by Harold Thompson and joins as the newest Board member. 2. Harold Thompson also announced that the new rosters were available on site for pickup thereby saving postage from mailing. Dick Anderson also suggested that the roster could be placed on CD and this will be a project in the immediate future.

8 3. Vice President David Jumper was asked to report on scheduled monthly meetings. He indicated the April 1 meeting will be held at Morris Bailey s Automotive Complex. The May meeting is scheduled for Tim Stewart Ford. June and July as well as September dates are open. The August meeting will be held at Jerry Reichel s Garage. The Christmas party is scheduled at the Wesley Center in Tucker. 4. The next order of business Bob Padovano reported on a fund-raiser planned for the evening in which a drawing for a collectible car anthology book would be held. Tickets would be sold for $1.00 apiece and the drawing would be held at the end of the meeting. 5. Secretary Jerry McIntosh was asked to provide a review of the Valentine Party. 6. Fred Lindquist gave a report on longtime member Burns Cox who continues in the Intensive Care Unit at Emory Hospital. 7. Membership chairman, Jim Dorsey, showed the latest materials gathered for purposes of increasing Club visibility. He had magnetic signs available at $20.00 a pair as well as new membership forms. He mentioned that both the Tucker Cruise-in and the Smoke Rise Baptist Church Car Show will be upcoming in April. 8. President Hart was asked about the status of the website. Several members offered contributions. Bob Padovano indicated that he will be meeting with the webmaster for his business in the next week and would have some specific feedback on costs for development and expansion of a website. National Vice President, Jerry Reichel, indicated that club member, Lynn Schwartz, has had personal experience in developing websites and would be available to play a guiding role as well. 9. Tour chairman, Fred Lindquist, reminded the group of the March 15 Athens, Georgia tour. The group will be departing Cofer Crossing Shopping Center in Tucker, leaving at 8:30 a.m. and driving to Athens. Lunch will be scheduled at Rafferty s Restaurant in Athens. The Easter Parade is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 23 in Avondale Estates. A tour to the Varsity Jrs. is scheduled for Sunday, April 27 and the Cofer Collection visit is April 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10. National Vice President, Jerry Reichel, gave an update on the Grand National Meet in Dearborn, Michigan. He noted that several interesting seminars are scheduled. These include seminars on the Mullins Trailer and Repair of the Columbia Two Speed Rear End. He also noted that the 1937 Ford Handbook should be published this year. 11. An update on the engine raffle sales was provided. At this point all outstanding bills and expenses have been paid leaving a balance of $ available for charitable application. The engine will be on display in Charlotte near the Dennis Carpenter site. It was noted that the use of these funds will be discussed in the future by the Board of Directors. A good portion is earmarked for donation to the Early Ford V8 Foundation to which the Club pledged to donate $ A call for old business indicated no outstanding matters. There was no new business. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Submitted respectfully, Jerry McIntosh Secretary

9 Club Meeting Notes Georgia Regional Group 24 Early Ford V8 Club of America Minutes: Tuesday, April 1, 2008 Location: Morris Bailey s Garage ATTENDANCE. The following members were present: Dick Anderson, Marcus Bailey, Morris Bailey, Waymon Brownlee, Lance Buckey, Sam Butler, Calvin Cannon, David Dober, James Dorsey, Jim Duggan, Jimmy Fisher, George Flanagan, Lawrence Garret, Jerry Grayson, Lamar Hart, Wayne Hicks, Doug Hollandsworth, David Jumper, Bill Leach, Marty Ledbetter, Fred Lindquist, Randall Malone, Jerry McIntosh, James Morton, Bob Padovano, David Posey, George Rawlings, Jerry Reichel, Daniel Rolader, Doug Smith, Harold Smith, Joe Smith, Bert Steele, William Swilley, Carol Tanner, Larry Tanner, Harold Thompson, and Rick Wilson Guests at the meeting were introduced and included: Mark Bernath, Tap Cooper, Gerald Hammett, Doug Ivie, Kathy Melby, Mike Nordlund, Bobby Smith, Jimmy Smith, Jerry Williams and Bethany Winter. CALL TO ORDER. President Lamar Hart called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. He thanked our hosts, Morris & Lucille Bailey, and all those who helped them with the preparation of the barbecue. 1. Vice President David Jumper reported on the future meetings. He indicated that the May meeting will be held at Tim Stewart Ford. A July meeting is scheduled at Frazier Dante. President Hart explained that any member who agrees to host a meeting can be assisted with securing a meeting place and will be compensated up to $ for expenses associated with the meal served there. 2. The minutes of the March meeting will be published in the next issue of The Running Board and were not read. 3. The treasurer s report from Joe Smith indicated no new members since the last meeting. He also spoke briefly on some new information on the appropriateness of motor oil for the older model Ford engines. He noted that the critical ingredient is ZDDP which has been present in oil for the past 70 years but is no longer available in all motor oils. It is available as an additive and readily purchasable at automotive supply stores. Joe pointed out that all motor oils carry a designation. He indicated that oils with a designation SH, SG and SF represent oils that will work without an additive. Otherwise, oils marked SM, SL or SJ will need the additive available at automotive stores. 4. Membership Chairman Jimmy Dorsey reported on upcoming car events and efforts at membership. Car meets were scheduled on Saturday, April 5, at Stone Mountain and Gold s Gym. April 12 will be the first Tucker Cruise in. There is also a show hosted by the Monroe Walton EMC. A tour of the Cofer Museum will be held on April 19for the V8 Club starting at 10:00 a.m. A special show will be held April 26 at the Corinth Baptist Church in Loganville. The Smoke Rise Baptist Church Car Show will be held on May 3. The Tucker Day Parade will be held May 10. He also discussed the idea of incorporating a flea market concept for each of our monthly meetings where members would be encouraged to bring small items suitable for sale or trade. These items could be set up on a table and reviewed in the time before the meeting is called to order. 5. Tour Chairman Fred Lindquist noted the scheduled tour for the Varsity Jr. is set for April 27. He encouraged members who had information about possible destinations to get in touch with him.

10 6. Web Master Roger Wood gave a website update. He indicated that the website will have a continuous link to The Running Board and to the appropriate websites of other correlated interests and sponsors. He indicated that he should be able to spend more time on site development at this point. 7. President Hart reminded the group of the Saturday night social to be held at the Blue Ribbon Grille on the first Saturday of each month. He also announced that the next Board of Directors Meeting would be held on Tuesday, April 8. The group will assemble at 5:45 p.m. at the Hickory House and the meeting will begin at around 6:30 p.m. at the home of Lamar Hart. After noting that this meeting had one of the highest turnouts in months, our hosts were thanked for their efforts. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Submitted respectfully, Jerry McIntosh, Secretary Board of Directors Meeting Minutes: February 26, 2008 Georgia Regional Group 24 Early Ford V8 Club of America Host: Lamar Hart ATTENDANCE. Officers and directors present: Mark Burt, James Dorsey, Lamar Hart, David Jumper, Fred Lindquist, Jerry McIntosh, Bob Padovano, Joe Smith, Bert Steele, Harold Thompson, Rick Wilson. BUSINESS. The Board of Directors meeting convened at the home of Lamar Hart at 7:00 p.m. President Hart called the meeting to order. 1. The first order of business was the acknowledgment of the resignation of Dick Anderson from the Board and the opening on the Board of Directors that is now open. New member, Bert Steele, has expressed an interest to accept a position on the Board and bring his skills and knowledge to Board operations. After much discussion, a motion to recommend Bert Steele to the general membership as a new member of the Board of Directors was made by Fred Lindquist. This was seconded by David Jumper. The motion passed unanimously. 2. President Hart inquired about the plans for future meetings. Vice President, David Jumper, indicated the Tuesday, March 4 meeting at Flashback Motors in Cumming, Georgia, is scheduled. The April meeting will be held at Morris Bailey s automotive complex. Open dates exist in May, June, July and September. Efforts will be made to fill one of the summer months with a tour to and meeting at Fraser Dante Motor Works. Tour chairman, Fred Lindquist, noted that there is a scheduled tour to the Cofer collection on April 19 and also noted the Norcross Car Show on May 17 and a Varsity tour April President Hart gave a report on the National Board of Directors meeting in Florida attended by himself and Jerry Reichel. It was his opinion that there is little to no sentiment for softening the position on a broader definition of eligibility for motor vehicles in the Early Ford V8 Club. Some discussion followed. 4. Membership chairman, James Dorsey, was asked to give an update on membership efforts. He reported several activities listed in the Ragtop & Running Boards publication as well as the resumption of the Tucker Cruise ads. After some discussion, the decision was made to provide a schedule of key events that appear in other automotive publications to be published in the Running Board newsletter. Following this discussion,

11 President Hart recommended placing an advertisement in the Ragtop & Running Board publication to promote and solicit new membership in the Early Ford Club. After some discussion, a motion was made to approve $ for purposes of placing a one-year ad in this publication to promote membership. The motion was made by Joe Smith and seconded by David Jumper and passed unanimously. 5. The final order of business was provided by Parliamentarian, Harold Thompson, with regard to the by-laws. He was recommending two changes in our existing by-laws. He recommended a change in Article 3.1 to read as follows: Upon payment of current annual Club dues, membership shall be granted to any person who is a current member of the National Club. Application for membership in the Club shall be submitted on the currently adopted Club Membership Application Form. The following recommendation was made for adding to Article 5.1 to read as follows: An officer of the Club shall be limited to three (3) consecutive terms in the same office. After some discussion and clarification which included most of the Board, a motion was made by Joe Smith and seconded by Bob Padovano for these changes. The motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Submitted respectfully, Jerry McIntosh, Secretary Early Ford V-8 Clothing We have a new line of clothing including caps, jackets, sweats, and shirts on display at the meetings. They all look very good. This is a great way to promote our club and the cars we own. To purchase, please see Jerry Reichel. Changing your address If you change your address, please notify lamarhart@bellsouth.net so you can continue to receive the Running Board. Receive Running Board by If you have received this newsletter by U S Mail and would like to receive future issues by , please send a message to lamarhart@bellsouth,net Sending the Running Board by will save money for our club and save wear & tear on your editor. The Running Board is the official publication of the Georgia Regional Group #24 of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America, Inc. The objectives of the group are the preservation, restoration, and utilization of the Ford Motor Company vehicles built from 1932 to Membership applications are welcome from anyone having an interest and desire in furthering our club objectives. Owning a Ford Flathead is not a requirement for membership. Regional membership dues are $20.00 per year, prorated for those joining after the first quarter. National membership in the Early Ford V-8 Club of America is encouraged. Georgia Regional Group Meetings are held on the 1 st Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM, unless otherwise noted in this publication.

12 2008 Officers and Directors Lamar Hart, Pres Mark Burt, Drt David Jumper, V.P Jimmy Dorsey, Drt Jerry McIntosh, Sec Fred Lindquist, Drt Joe Smith, Treas Bob Padovano, Drt Larry Tanner, Drt Rick Wilson, Drt Committees Joe Smith David Jumper Jerry Reichel Fred Lindquist Gary Benton Roger Wood Mary Ann Padovano Jimmy Dorsey Burns Cox Harold Thompson Waymon Brownlee Eugene Novy Dues/Roster Meetings/Programs Club Accessories Activities/Tours Hospitality Webmaster Sunshine Committee Membership V-8 Times Correspondence Parliamentarian Club Car Legal Council