English Auto Society of Knoxville, TN MAY 2018

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English Auto Society Knoxville, Tennessee http://www.englishautosociety.org/ English Auto Society of Knoxville, TN EAS Officers President: Gary Moss 865-936-5551 easknoxville@gmail.

1 English Auto Society Knoxville, Tennessee English Auto Society of Knoxville, TN EAS Officers President: Gary Moss Vice-President Richard Lockhart Treasurer: Don Zerrip Newsletter Editor: Jennifer Payne Paraphernalia: Deborah Todd Facebook Editor: Rachel Rigby Memorial Day Give Thanks for Those Who Gave All for Us! MAY

2 MINUTES FROM APRIL 5, 2018 MEETING President Gary Moss opened the meeting. There were 22 members and 1 guest (Scott Shafer 76 Spitfire) in attendance. New Cars: Ty & Andi Nemeth have a new Jaguar; Rumors abounded that Rachel Rigby may have a new car. Cars for Sale/Sold: Rich Miller sold both his Bugeyes; Ty & Andi Nemeth s son has a White/Red 1960 Bugeye for sale original condition - $2200; Roger Mills has his 1954 MG TD for sale. Treasurer Don Zerrip reported we have $ in the checking account and $86.00 in the Flower Fund. He has paid the insurance bill. Mike McMillan reported on his Blount County Drive 11 cars on the drive with no one lost and no one broke down! Weather started off cloudy but ended with a sunny day. Drive ended at Hot Rods in Maryville for an early dinner. The April Fool s Bash was a nice event. Chattanooga provided BBQ & Chicken. Lots of good food and comradeship! April 21 is the date for the annual Mimosas and Dogwood Drive. Diane deropp advised this is year 12 or 13 for the event. Due to construction on Alcoa Hwy (US 129) you should enter from Montlake if you are coming from Knoxville and enter from Ginn if you are coming from Maryville. Plan is to drive to IJAMS Bring Your Own Lunch. Mimosas at 10:00 and drive heads out at 11:00. Springtime in the Smokies: Barbara Rigby advised that we still need lots of stuff for the silent auction. This is what brings in the most money for our charities. May 26 is the date for A GATHERING AT THE DRIVEN MAN in Cookeville, TN. Bring your picnic basket and, of course, your British Car. Soda, water and sweet tea to be provided by The Driven Man, Robert Hall. A Plateau British Car Club organized event, but open to all owners/lovers of British vehicles. Next Meetings: May 3 CROWN & GOOSE IN OLD CITY, parking lot across street from restaurant June 7 Combo meeting & play date at Sir Goony s Family Fun Center Julio advised there is an RC car track you can rent one or bring your own; Summer theme bring a chair! Also mini golf and go karts. Snack bar food and ice cream available. July 5 Meeting will be at Deb Todd s house BYOB & a dish to contribute more to follow 2

3 (April Meeting Minutes continued) New Business: A proposal was made to change the start of the meeting to 7:00. President Gary asked everyone to think about this and we will discuss and vote on it at the May meeting. At the conclusion of the meeting, member Larry Benson gave a nice presentation on Concours judging of Ferraris at Pebble Beach and answered lots of questions. (Thank you Larry!) Dogwoods and Mimosas at the deropps Jim and Diane did their usual great social at their beautiful home. There were 16 cars and an uncounted number of people present from the English Auto Society and the Smoky Mountain Jaguar Club. That was just the beginning. Mimosas and snacks helped get the group relaxed only to be followed by an outstanding drive through the picturesque area by their home. This year they delivered not only great weather but some of the best viewing of nature we have had in some time! The second part of the day was the Diane-led tour to the Ramsey House. This was a change from the original planned IJAMS destination due to lack of facilities at IJAMS. The Ramsey House is a lesser known historical treasure in Knox County. With the outstanding weather we enjoyed lunch and conversation under the trees followed by expert house tours led by experienced docents. If you have not visited Ramsey House, you owe it to yourself to get there. John Rigby brought out his newly updated Citron but could not join the tour. El president, Gary Moss brought his TR 6 and Ray Yates matched with his 6. Of course Diane led the tour with their Jaguar while Richard Lockhart and Jim de Ropp followed as the sweep car. John and Jennifer Payne drove their usual Sprite on Steroids Miata in keeping with the British car theme. A special thanks to Jim and Diane deropp for another outstanding day of friendship and great scenery. As usual, they also found a gem of a place to visit. 3

4 ANNUAL DOGWOOD DRIVE PHOTOS Saturday, April 21 All photos by John & Jennifer Payne 4

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9 Anyone planning to go to the Healey Conclave in French Lick, Indiana in July, please contact Dennis and Julie Ricchio if interested in caravaning. Julie's number is: or 9

10 2018 Calendar English Auto Society (Monthly meetings are the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM as long as there's a quorum of 6+ members) May 3 EAS Monthly Meeting CROWN & GOOSE, 123 S. Central Ave, Knoxville, TN 6:30 PM May 12 Springtime in the Smokies Townsend, TN setup on Friday, May 11 more details in newsletter May 26 - A GATHERING AT THE DRIVEN MAN- Cookeville, TN. Bring your picnic basket and, of course, your British Car. Soda, water and sweet tea to be provided by The Driven Man, Robert Hall. A Plateau British Car Club organized event, but open to all owners/lovers of British vehicles. More info to come. See more about the Driven Man at June 7 Sir Goony s, Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN July 5 Meeting will be at Deborah Todd s House, details to follow 10

Paraphernalia All paraphernalia (car badges, t shirts, key fobs etc) can be ordered from Deborah Todd 865-659-6276 easknoxville@gmail.com Support our Supporters!

11 Paraphernalia All paraphernalia (car badges, t shirts, key fobs etc) can be ordered from Deborah Todd easknoxville@gmail.com Support our Supporters! MAY MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 THE CROWN & GOOSE In the Old City 123 S. Central Avenue Knoxville, TN Parking Lot Across Street from Pub 11

12 English Auto Society 2018 Membership Application - $25.00 per family Name(s): Address: Phone (Home): (Cell): Cars: Check if you wish your information not be included in a membership listing. Dues are due in January of each year. Please mail your check payable to English Auto Society and send completed form to: Don Zerrip, 1565 Holland Trail, Lenoir City, TN

English Auto Society of Knoxville, TN

English Auto Society Knoxville, Tennessee http://www.englishautosociety.org/ English Auto Society of Knoxville, TN EAS Officers President: Ty Nemeth 865-376-1679 tnemeth@comcast.net Vice-President John