A Message from the President

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1 NHHAC News The Newsletter of the North Hills Historic Auto Club January 2018 Volume 48 Issue 1 A Message from the President I know I always mention how fast the holidays come and go I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and that the New Year will be happy, healthy and prosperous! As 2018 begins, we now have two events to look forward to! Our After Christmas Party and our Mid-Winter Trip. If you plan on going to the party, please be sure to call Jack Swaney now to get your reservations in. Thanks to Jack for organizing the party and for always making it a success. This year, the Mid-Winter Trip will be back to Black Water Falls State Park in West Virginia. If you would like to join in on this trip, please see the details in this newsletter submitted by Jackie Sheerer. In prior years, when we went to the lodge at Black Water Falls, the weekend was always a lot of fun! Be sure to get your reservations made, so you don t miss out! Thanks to Jackie for taking care of this event for us! Another thanks I want to pass along is to Daryl Elliott for his presentation on the cars of the twenties at last month s meeting. Always a pleasure to review our automotive history! Now we re on to the New Year! Let s make it a memorable one! 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 - December 10, 2017 On December 10, 2017, President Steve Illsley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. following the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Minutes: Approved Motion by: Mick Quinn Seconded by: Mike Coco Treasurers Report: Approved Current cash balance: $2, Motion by: Bob Moore Seconded by: Daryl Elliott Wellness Report: Phil Deacon is now back at his apartment Old Business: After Christmas Party reservations are moving forward. To date 14 reservations are committed. Reservation form and details in monthly newsletter. Winter getaway is scheduled for March 2-4, Location: Blackwater Falls, located in the Allegheny Mountains in Tucker County; near Davis, West Virginia. Additional information in this newsletter. Men's breakfast is December 29, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant, 1740 Rt. 228, Cranberry Twp, New Business: None Note: A thank you to Daryl Elliott for his presentation pertaining to the cars of the 1920's. There being no further business, Bill Sheerer motioned to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, 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 Annual After-Christmas Party Luciano's Brick Oven 116 Scharberry Lane Mars, PA Sunday, February 11, 2017 Appetizers and Cash Bar: 5:00pm Dinner: 6:00pm Buffet Menu Meat: Chicken and Salmon Greens: Salad and Select Vegetables Assorted Desserts Drinks: Iced Tea, Water, Coffe, Hot Tea Price: $29/person Reservations are due by February 1, 2018 Note: Your membership must be current to register NHHAC After-Christmas Party Reservation Form Name(s): Phone Number: Dietary Needs: Gluten Free Vegan Sugar Free Other: # Dinners at $29 each = $ Total (1 = $29, 2 = $58, 3 = $87, 4 = $116) Make checks payable to NHHAC and mail to: Jack Swaney, 1140 Saxonburg Blvd, Saxonburg, PA Reservations must be received by February 1, 2018

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) 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 Winter Retreat at Blackwater Falls March 2-4, Blackwater Falls Road, Davis, WV A weekend of rest and relaxation, made to be the way you want it. There will be a host room for puzzles and games, a planned lunch nearby on Saturday, and anything else you wish to make of the what the area has to offer. Call the lodge at (304) to make your reservation. Then notify Jackie Sheerer that you've made your reservation at (412) Price is $99.80/night (Includes tax) The Roaring Twenties with Daryl Elliott VP Daryl Elliott shared numerous car ads out of Naitonal Geographics from the 1920s, and inserted statistics about production numbers and sales. Thanks for putting this together!

7 NHHAC Calendar of Events December 29 - Men's Breakfast, Cracker Barrel (Rt. 228), 8:00am January 10 - Women's Lunch, Olive Garden, 11:30am January 14 - Monthly Meeting, St. Alphonsus Cafeteria, 7:00pm January 31 - Men's Breakfast February 11 - Annual After Christmas Party and Monthly Meeting, Luciano's Brick Oven, 5:00pm February 14 - Women's Lunch Feburary 28 - Men's Breakfast March Winter Retreat to Black Water Falls, Davis, WV March 11 - Monthly Meeting, St. Alphonsus Cafeteria, 7:00pm PAY YOUR DUES $20 is due to Jack Swaney by January 1 ($5 late fee if after January 1) Pay in person or mail to Jack Swaney at: PO Box 152, Mars, PA Women's Lunch - Wednesday, January 10 The next Women's Lunch will be at Olive Garden 40 McIntyre Square, Pittsburgh, PA at 11:30am. For reservaations, please call Joan Artzberger at (412) For the menu, go to Submit Photos, Stories and Events: nhhacnews@yahoo.com

8 NHHAC News The Newsletter of the North Hills Historic Auto Club North Hills Historic Auto Club c/o Patrick O'Neill 675 Bairdford Road Gibsonia, PA 15044