BRASS RAMBLINGS. Official Publication of the. Skagit-Snohomish Regional Group Horseless Carriage Club of America

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1 BRASS RAMBLINGS Official Publication of the Skagit-Snohomish Regional Group Horseless Carriage Club of America December 2018

2 December 2018 Skagit-Snohomish Regional Group Horseless Carriage Club of America The Skagit-Snohomish Regional Group of the Horseless Carriage Club of America is a non-profit organization with an active membership dedicated to the preservation of pre motorized vehicles, literature, accessories, history, and associated items. Any person/family who is a current member of the Horseless Carriage Club of America, with interest or ownership in pre-1916 vehicles shall be eligible to apply for membership. Dues are $15.00 per year and include a minimum of 10 issues of the Brass Ramblings newsletter annually. The Brass Ramblings is mailed and ed to local members in good standing, and ed to other regional groups and the National Board. Permission to reproduce material appearing in this publication is granted, provided credit is given to the original source Officers President Pat Farrell Sedro Woolley, WA 1rpfarrell@frontier.com (360) Vice-President Ray Markley Maple Valley, WA popmarkley@msn.com (206) Secretary Donna McGinnis Marysville, WA Mike.Donna@McGinnis.me (360) Treasurer Vicki Markley Maple Valley, WA vrmarkley@gmail.com (425) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Harold Musolf, III, Mike McGinnis, and Mike Martin (2018) Tom Brethauer, Pat Farrell, Dave Ellis (2019) EDITOR Tom Brethauer th Pl W (425) Brier, WA pennzip@yahoo.com Regional Web Site: National Web Site:

3 President s Ramblings Vicki and Joe Morgan did an excellent job of being our chair people for our 2018 Fall Tour, and I wish to thank them and all of our workers that helped make our fantastic fall tour possible. At our last business meeting and Halloween pot luck dinner on October 27th, we had 51 people attend our party. That was one outstanding SS/HCCA attendance record! Donna McGinnis did an excellent job of recording our minutes and listing everyone s name that attended. Our weather was all day sunshine and there were some nice old cars in attendance too. Our 2019 Officer nominations went well with all of the positions spoken for, but if you didn t get nominated and you wanted to be, don t despair, nominations will be opened up once again at our December 8 th Christmas dinner/meeting which will be held at the Buzz In near the Arlington airport. The evening of October 14 th, Donna and Mike McGinnis graciously hosted our well attended annual S/S HCCA board of directors meeting. Plenty of cookies, candies, and pastries were provided by Donna for our partaking. Discussed was that we will have available three board of director openings for the years 2019 & We would like to have some new people filling these prestigious positions. Please let your voices be heard at our December business meeting. Also discussed was our 2019 S/S HCCA Fall Tour. We are searching for a venue that is located closer to our Skagit/Snohomish area and we need ideas and volunteers to help make this happen President Elect Harold Musolf III is spear heading our search of the different possibilities. Our Board of Directors established the 2019 Fall Tour dates as being Sunday September 8 th through Thursday, September 12 th Please reserve these date on your 2019 tour calendar. With my recent Chemotherapy treatment, my health has greatly improved. I can now swallow solid foods once again. Thank you for all of the wonderful cards, prayers and kind thoughts that I have received during my difficult time while fighting my esophageal and stomach cancer. See you all at the December 8 th Christmas Party. SSsssteamer President Pat Farrell 2018 Calendar Please submit calendar updates to Tom Brethauer promptly, as future planning depends on this information. DECEMBER 2018 Dec 8 Christmas party and meeting at the Buzz Inn Steakhouse in Arlington. Time 1:00. RSVP with Candy Johns by calling or candy@suburbservice.net JANUARY 2019 Jan TBD Club meeting FEBRUARY 2019 Feb HCCA National Convention, Tampa, FL Havana Adventure, contact Steve Cook Feb Early Bird Swap Meet, Puyallup WA MARCH 2019 Mar th Annual Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet Mike and Susie Erlsand Mar APRIL 2019 Apr 5-7 Almost Spring Swap Meet/Car Show, Puyallup, WA Portland Swap Meet, Portland, OR Apr 7-10 Treasures of California Tour, Cambria, CA. Donna & Jim Diener, Moonstone Beach, Hearst Castle, Estrella Warbird Museum Apr MAY 2019 May May Bakersfield Swap Meet, Tom Lane Seattle Swap Meet, Monroe, WA MEVNET 2019, Minden NV, John Manifor, JUNE 2019 Jun8-16 Pathfinders Reliability Tour, miles. Dan Findlay or steamfins@gmail.com Jun KISS tour, Kelly and Sally Bledsoe Jun 29 Greenwood Car Show, Seattle, WA JULY 2019 Club Meeting and tour TDB AUGUST 2019 Aug 30- Sep 6 Bathhurst, NSW, Australia 7 th International HCCA or russel@oldworldlamps.net SEPTEMBER 2019 Sep 8-12 OCTOBER 2019 Oct 9-12 Hershey Swap Meet Annual Skagit-Snohomish fall tour

4 SKAGIT-SNOHOMISH REGIONAL HCCA August 18 th, 2018 MEETING MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 12:55 PM by President Pat Farrell at Farrell's Unique Museum in Sedro Woolley. Members in attendance included John Anderson, Tom Brethauer, Benny Cassel, Fred and Penny Cruger, Joe and Colleen Davies, Dave and Elaine Ellis, Pat and Merrily Farrell, Larry and Aurore Fickeisen, Ken and Chris Findlay, Rick Gilmore, Les Gitts, Bill and Rob Graham, Steve and Phyllis Hammatt, Dennis and Mary Hood, Robb Johnson, Ray and Vicki Markley, Mike and Carolyn Martin, Mike and Donna McGinnis, Howard Musolf and Candy Johns, Wayne and Cathie Musselman, Darrell and Jeannine Pitts, Steve Schmidt, Scot Taylor, and Mike and Marcia Yeakel. Guests included Ray Emling, Dan Findlay, Ken Kelly, Nels and Amber Lagerlund, Art and Jenny Reichlin, Frank Reichlin, Chris Ross, Ron Royer and Julie Rosario ( the good witch, alias the Farrell's daughter.) Obviously, Pat and Merrily broke our club's record with 51 people in attendance, and we wish to thank them not only for the meeting location but also for the inspiration they provided for all of us! President Pat had the 11 guests introduce themselves, and then gave a big thank you for those who helped decorate and provided the delicious food for the pot luck. MINUTES: A motion was made by Elaine Ellis to approve the minutes as printed in the newsletter. The motion was seconded by Donna McGinnis (for Vicki Markley who wrote them) and was passed. TREASURER'S REPORT: Report was given by Vicki Markley who said the club is solvent; both the tour portion and the basic treasury. SUNSHINE REPORT: Chairperson Elaine Ellis would like everyone who knows of any club member who needs a card to please call her with the information. OLD BUSINESS: The 2018 Regional Tour is successfully completed, and now it is time to plan for next year's tour. At this time, there were no volunteers ready to take on the leadership. The Silverdale area was suggested; Ray Markley did volunteer to check with the Portland HCCA about a possible combining of talent and helpers for a tour like the one that group is planning for Bainbridge Island in July. Another idea presented was perhaps a tour by Lake Chelan; finding an adequate motel would be the challenge, according to Larry Fickeisen. The December meeting place was discussed. Candy Johns announced that the location has been changed. It will be at the Arlington Buzz Inn (at nd St. NE in Arlington - just south of the airport.) The date is the same: December 8, Donna McGinnis brought the few extra rosters for anyone who wished to have an extra. NEW BUSINESS: President Pat Farrell opened nominations for officers, starting with the president's position. Harold Muoslf III has volunteered to take the helm again; Ray Markley volunteered to remain as Vice President; Vicki Markley was enthusiastically asked to continue as Treasurer; and Steve Schmidt was nominated to take Donna McGinnis's place since she has too many conflicts to continue. Further nominations may be made at the December meeting, and the vote will be taken then. Mike Yeakel with help from Tom Brethauer and Scot Taylor gave a report about the Hershey Swap Meet. They actually attended the swap meet, and Mike and Tom hit antique stores in the area as well as traveled through Amish country, a great old Ford dealership which had many cars (old and new), and to Jim Grundy's business where he keeps some cars. The weather was acceptable except on Thursday, and after the car show, they found themselves behind in time to get to the airport for the flight home so drove 85 mph to get there in time. Seems like they were enjoying their ice cream, though.

When Pat became too tired, Elaine Ellis continued with the last few minutes of the meeting, reviewing the information about next year's 1 and 2 Cylinder KISS Tour on Thursday, June 19 to Saturday,

Preliminary plans include visits to the Yamhill County Heritage Center Museum, the NW Vintage Car & Motorcycle Museum, a cheese factory, two private car collections in Cornelius and Lafayette,

5 When Pat became too tired, Elaine Ellis continued with the last few minutes of the meeting, reviewing the information about next year's 1 and 2 Cylinder KISS Tour on Thursday, June 19 to Saturday, June 22, Preliminary plans include visits to the Yamhill County Heritage Center Museum, the NW Vintage Car & Motorcycle Museum, a cheese factory, two private car collections in Cornelius and Lafayette, Oregon, and an optional tour on Saturday to the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum; Kelly and Sally Bledsoe are the chairmen. Facebook Page: Keep in mind we have a club facebook page. Visit it here /about/ join up and contribute by posting photos and adding updates when you have the urge. Dan Findlay told about an interesting tour that he and Samantha will be leading in the Selkirk mountain area, so watch for notices about that. Gas with no ethanol is available at the Indian Smoke Shop on Hwy 530. It also can be found at the Coop in the town of Snohomish. (Remember, the government has just given permission for the ethanol level to be raised to 15% from the present 10%.) There is no November meeting, so plan to attend the Christmas Party instead; December 8, Arlington's Buzz Inn. ADJOURNMENT: Carolyn Martin moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Dan Findlay (and a couple of other voices.) Meeting was adjourned at 1:25 PM. Participants helped clean up and store the tables and chairs so that it was not left for Pat and Merrily to do. Cool Coastal Byways Tour Many thanks for contributions to the writing and photos for this by many members, most notably Steve Schmidt for photos and Joe and Vicki Morgan for commentary. Monday, Sept. 10, was registration day and a short tour around the Bay and back to the Mill Casino Hotel tour headquarters. Dinner that evening was held at the Black Market Gourmet with good food and entertainment. Christmas Party and Business Meeting Our next meeting will be at our annual Christmas party on December 8, Please note that the venue has changed and will now be at the Buzz Inn Steakhouse in Arlington. The address is: nd St NE, Arlington, WA From I-5, take the Smokey Point exit (172 nd St. N.E./SR 531) east toward Arlington. The restaurant will be on the right, just after 51 st St. N.E., across from the airport. The greeting crew included a rather sedate Gregory the Ape, and, to make up for his lethargic ways, Elaine Ellis and Vicki Markley were all smiles.

ladies had their annual craft night. The men held a small swap meet out in the parking lot.

Harold and Gayle Musolf standing beside their 1913 Cadillac touring.

Sidwell came up from Utah. Tuesday, Sept.

Box lunches were served at the Allegany Community Center and then participants headed back to the

Wednesday, Sept. 12, cars headed north to Reedsport and Winchester Bay.

Center and other points of interest in Reedsport.

6 ladies had their annual craft night. The men held a small swap meet out in the parking lot. Friday, Sept 14, we traveled a short distance south to the botanical gardens at Shore Acres and wonderful views of the ocean. A final lunch on our own in Charleston and then farewells were shared as we departed for home. Harold and Gayle Musolf standing beside their 1913 Cadillac touring. Keene and Chris Brewer with their 1912 Abbott- Detroit The 1911 Kissel Kar owned by Cam and Kay Sidwell came up from Utah. Tuesday, Sept. 11th, found the group heading inland to Coquille, Myrtle Point, Arago, and Allegany. Box lunches were served at the Allegany Community Center and then participants headed back to the hotel for an evening pizza feed at a local church along with entertainment by a ukulele band. Wednesday, Sept. 12, cars headed north to Reedsport and Winchester Bay. Had a delicious coffee stop at a local church in Reedsport and then enjoyed the Umpqua Discovery Center and other points of interest in Reedsport. Had lunch on our own in Winchester Bay and some toured the Umpqua Lighthouse. In the late afternoon we toured the Historic Egyptian Theatre, built in 1925, and were given a concert on the Mighty Wurlitzer by professional organist Paul Quirano. Wednesday evening after dinner the Colleen Davies next to she and husband Joe s 1911 Model T Torpedo 1914 Buick Model B-55 owned by Bill and Maureen Marks of Reedsport, Oregon

7 Dave Ellis posing with his Overland. Sam and Anne Gurnee s 1907 Stevens Duryea Model U touring car, from California. A visit to the restoration shop where carousel horses are refreshed. The dash of the Gurnee s 1907 Stevens Duryea. Bob and Helen Hopkins with their Hudson Model 40 from California Ray and Vicki Markley all ready to tour in their 1914 Pullman 7 passenger touring car

8 Elaine and Dave Ellis with their 1915 Overland touring car. A beautiful Hudson watch fob owned by a Hudson owner Kissel Kar 642 touring car owned by Glenn and Shirley Slack from Portland, OR Findlay photos Ray and Nancy Moore in front of their 1914 Model T speedster 1914 Premier Z 2 Touring Car owned by Ken and Chris Findlay from British Columbia

9 Another view of the Findlay s 1914 Premier Model T owned by Art and Gail Wilson 1911 Kissel Kar owned by Cam and Kay Sidwell of Utah A nice shot of some brass radiators! 1910 Model F Buick owned by Doug and Carolyn Crane from Coquille, OR 1914 Buick B-55 Touring Car owned by Bill and Maureen Marks from Oregon. A front view of the Crane s Buick Columbia Model 85 owned by Don and Sharon Plumb

Crane s hanger where he displayed a vintage airplane he is restoring along with his collection of

After lunch in Bandon we visited the Washed Ashore Museum where artists create beautiful oceanic

Banquet that evening included delicious food, awards, and soft music by guitars.

nice view of many of the cars lined up in front of the airplane hangars.

we headed south to Bandon by way of Charleston and the Coquille River Lighthouse.

Doug Joe and Vicki Morgan were the Spirit of this tour, with all their careful planning, hands down.

10 Crane s hanger where he displayed a vintage airplane he is restoring along with his collection of vintage motorcycles and cars. After lunch in Bandon we visited the Washed Ashore Museum where artists create beautiful oceanic statues from the trash that washes up on the ocean beaches. Banquet that evening included delicious food, awards, and soft music by guitars. All parked in a row at the beach Mike and Carolyn Martin leading the way in their 1914 Cadillac A nice view of many of the cars lined up in front of the airplane hangars Hudson Model 40 owned by our gracious fall tour hosts, Joe and Vicki Morgan Thursday, Sept 13, we headed south to Bandon by way of Charleston and the Coquille River Lighthouse. A stop before lunch was at Dr. Doug Joe and Vicki Morgan were the Spirit of this tour, with all their careful planning, hands down. DUES ARE DUE! Fill out the 2019 renewal form at the end of this issue and mail it in with a check or bring it to the Christmas Party and be sure to provide your National HCCA member number and insurance information. Remember this needs to be completed annually, even if you are a lifetime Skagit-Snohomish HCCA Member. ***DUES ARE DUE! DUES ARE DUE!***

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION YEAR 2019 SKAGIT/SNOHOMISH REGIONAL GROUP HORSELESS CARRIAGE CLUB OF AMERICA Regional Group Membership Any person/family who is a current member of the national HCCA with

11 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION YEAR 2019 SKAGIT/SNOHOMISH REGIONAL GROUP HORSELESS CARRIAGE CLUB OF AMERICA Regional Group Membership Any person/family who is a current member of the national HCCA with ownership and/or interest in pre-1916 automobiles shall be eligible to apply for membership. Members are entitled to all Regional Group privileges, including receiving notices of club functions and newsletters, a roster of members, the right to hold office, and the right to vote (ownership of a pre-1916 automobile is a requirement for voting rights). Members agree to abide by all rules and regulations as designated by the bylaws of this Regional Group and the National HCCA. Dues in the SKAGIT/SNOHOMISH REGIONAL GROUP are $15.00 per calendar year and membership in the NATIONAL HCCA is a prerequisite. National dues are currently $45.00 per year. NAME: Last name Applicant Co-Applicant PHONE: ( ) NATIONAL HCCA# ARE NATIONAL DUES CURRENT? Yes No *National dues must be current to process CELL PHONES: Applicant: ( ) Co-Applicant:( ) ADDRESS: Street: City State Zip Yes, correspondence by is fine. No, I need correspondence by mail YEAR MAKE OF AUTO MODEL BODY TYPE In compliance with the laws of the state of Washington, I certify that I have Automobile Liability Insurance (P.D. & P.L.) on my antique cars used for club functions. I also agree to make sure that the policy is in force for the entire year no matter when the expiration date is. NAME OF COMPANY NAME OF AGENT POLICY # EXPIRATION DATE SIGNATURE CHARTER/LIFETIME MEMBER: Yes No Mail completed form to: Vicki Markley, S.E. 245 th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038

BRASS RAMBLINGS. Official Publication of the. Skagit-Snohomish Regional Group Horseless Carriage Club of America

BRASS RAMBLINGS. Official Publication of the. Skagit-Snohomish Regional Group Horseless Carriage Club of America BRASS RAMBLINGS Official Publication of the Skagit-Snohomish Regional Group Horseless Carriage Club of America January 2018 January 2018 Skagit-Snohomish Regional Group Horseless Carriage Club of America