Tallahassee Region Antique Automobile Club of America

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1 March 2017 Traveling in the Past and Present Tallahassee Region Antique Automobile Club of America Next Meeting March 14, 2017 Old Auto Museum Dinner 6:00 pm General Meeting 6:45 pm Club Officers President Ken Hart Vice President Phil Reichert Secretary Marianne Trussell Treasurer Norm Madsen TALLAHASSEE REGION, AACA MEETING MINUTES February 14, 2017 The Old Tallahassee Auto Museum There were approximately 52 members and guests present this meeting. Pledge to the Flag: Everyone Opening prayer: A the suggestion of Ken Hart, a moment of silence was held. Welcome: Ken Hart welcomed everybody; there were not guests or visitors to introduce. 50/50 Drawing: The 50/50 drawing was enjoyed by all. Program: Phil Reichert presented the program consisting of guess that car pictures and winners were treated to candy he provided. He also presented pictures from the 2017 Moultrie Swap Meet. Phil also mentioned a good place in Lake City to purchase old car parts. His name is Gregory Koehl and can be reached at or gregorykoehl@hotmail.com. This information will also appear in the Club Newsletter. Announcements & Reports: Ken Hart advised the members that the Board recently held a meeting. He also passed around lists for members to sign up for the Tour Committee and Membership Committee. Committee Reports: Sunshine: Pam Pumphrey passed around a card for Randy Cook who is in the hospital and reminded everyone to keep him in their prayers. Don is recuperating fine (jokingly, but he did have minor surgery). Everyone is glad to see Ron Levy back. Craig McCollum is doing well after minor surgery. Newsletter Editor Dennis Tpber Web Master Craig Brown Executive Board Bill O'Rourke Jack Hanbury Victor (Vic) Hajos John Schanbacher Treasurer's Report: The report was given by Norm Madsen, details are available from him.

2 Tallahassee Chassee March 2017 Page 2 Tour Committee: Norm Madsen announced that March 18 is the date of the Monticello Home and Heritage Tour. The Committee will meet again to finalize plans. Cost is usually $25 per person but the Club is being given a discount of $15 per vehicle. Club members usually go to lunch together and then take back roads home. There is no tour in January. Ken indicated that the Committee was looking to have shorter tours more frequently. Show Committee: Pam Pumphrey talked about another Car Show to support Honor Flight. She indicated that because there are so many car shows in the spring that it would be better to do an Honor Flight Car Show in the fall. It doesn t have to be around the time of an Honor Flight the show is to raise funds that will be donated to Honor Flight. It is anticipated that it would be in the same place as last time, the Department of Transportation parking lot. It was suggested that perhaps around Veteran s Day would be a good time. The Honor Flight this year will be on Saturday, May 20; all are encouraged to volunteer or just come out to welcome the veterans home at the end of their flight. A flyer was passed around about the Heart Ball and the call for old cards for a Sinatra era themed event. Participants will receive a free dinner. Car entrants should arrive between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m. Call Pam Pumphrey for more details. 9:45. Bob Grimes talked about the Camp Gordon Johnson parade on March 11; trailered cars can unload at the museum; the parade begins at On March 18 Crawfordville is having a St. Patrick s Day Parade; Tony Manicelli is in charge. Flyers were placed on the table promoting other shows. If you have any additions regarding shows, get them to Dennis Tober who will get them in the Newsletter. Coming Events: See above. Old Business: John Schanbacher reminded members to get their dues (local and national) paid up to date. If you are unsure if you are paid up, please contact John (jrschan@comcast.net) right away. He needs to send the final Club roster to National soon.

3 Tallahassee Chassee March 2017 Page 3 New Business: Ken Hart discussed the TCC/Lively Tech automotive program and an initiative to partner with them for a scholarship (or two) to be sponsored by the Club. Jack Hanbury is working with TCC on this. It would be a scholarship for a student which would also include free club memberships (local and national) for one year as a way to encourage new/young members in the Club. Neal Davis presented an amended motion after discussion as follows: The TRAACA will sponsor a scholarship program with Lively Technical Center, Automotive Service Technology program, which will be limited to $500 for 1 or 2 students (depending on eligible students identified) for their second year in the program which would include memberships in the TRAACA and National AACA for one year. The motion was seconded by Jack Hanbury. After additional questions, answers, and discussion, a vote was taken. The motion passed unanimously. Thanks from Bill and Ruth Herrle for help with their vehicle. Everyone was reminded of the breakfast Friday and Cracker Barrel at 8:30. Next Meeting: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 beginning at 6:00 pm at the Old Tallahassee Auto Museum. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Marianne Trussell, secretary Note from Phil Reichert as follows: At the club meeting, I distributed a sign up sheet for some committees and the following members have signed up as indicated: Tour Committee - Norm Madsen, Jack Hanbury, Bill O'Rourke, John Wells, Phil Reichert, John Schanbacher, Mark Poole Show Committee - Craig McCollom, Kedra Baumgardener, Norm Madsen, Bob Brown Program Committee - Phil Reichert, Gary Edwards Membership Committee - Vic Hajos

4 Tallahassee Chassee March 2017 Page 4 Tony Minichiello, who was responsible for the WWII Museum when the club drove there This one is a St.Patrick's Day event in Crawfordville. Unfortunately, it falls on the same day that TRAACA will be touring to Monticello for the Homes & Heritage Tour. Anyone who is NOT planning on touring to Monticello with us, might consider this event.

5 Tallahassee Chassee March 2017 More Christmas Party Pictures: Page 5

6 Page 6 The Next TRAACA Club Meeting is Tuesday, March14, 2017 Always on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Old Auto Museum location Dinner at 6:00 pm General Meeting to start at 6:45 pm Menu Sonny s BBQ Program TBA Meet at old Gulf Station in Quincy every Friday The men meet for lunch* and talk Cars at 12 Noon. The station is off Hwy 90, on the East end of town. - See Picture of the Hollingsworth s Gulf station on Title Page - * Hot Dogs are provided on the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month. (but, bring your own lunch on all other Fridays) Monthly Get Together Event on the Fridays Following the General TRAACA Club Meetings. We Meet at the Village Inn for Breakfast at 8:30 am North Monroe location [ clicl on-calendar/calendar.htm Birthdays!!! MARCH 3 George Ford 6 Lori Forster 10 Emma Poole 11 Doris Davis 11 Jean Healy 13 Jimmie Lou Hurst 15 Neal Davis 18 Linda Ganster 18 Ken Hart 19 Ronald Levy 20 Jim Healy 25 Nancy Haines 27 DeVoe Moore The Sunshine Committee If you, or another club member you know of, are having any health problems or other issues, please let us know. Sunshine Committee Contacts: Pam Pumphrey Phome: (850) dapfarms@comcast.net OR Bella McCollum Phone: (850) mccollumc@embarqmail.com OR Jeanne Cloud Phone: (850) or Club Event Planning Check out our Club Activity Calendar and the Activities Page for all the latest events and shows for TRAACA members on the web at: AACA and TRAACA Club Dues ( Contact Club Secretary John Schanbacher if questions ) Monthly Tallahassee Cruise-Ins Sonic/Hardees on North Monroe 1st Saturday each Month (just north of Capital Circle) Whataburger Drive-In on Thomasville Road National and Regional Events Check the AACA website at for all events and for full details of these and other national events. Tallahassee Region, Antique Automobile Club of America (TRAACA) Members can also read details and lists of Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) events in the AACA Antique Automobile magazine.

7 Page 7 Vehicles for Sale: Car #1 Jim Tyson I have attached a picture of my 1957 Mercury Montclair. It has been completely rebuilt and only needs a paint job in the future. I am asking $18,500, but will accept reasonable offers. I may be reached at Please see that this is placed in the upcoming newsletter. Thank you, Jim Tyson 319 Dunedin Dr. Thomasville, Ga.

8 Page 8 Car #2 Norm Madsen From Norm s I've come to the realization that I have too many old cars. I've decided to sell my newest old car. It is the Red over Black 1954 Packard that I have driven on so many TRAACA tours, shows and other events, and on a few Packard tours. This weekend, I am trailering it to Sarasota for the Florida Packard Club Meet, and putting a sign in the window. I want to give TRAACA members a chance at it first, as I'd like to see it stay in our club. If anyone in the club purchases it, I will make myself available for questions and advice. I have owned this Packard for 15 years, and know it intimately. It is a great driver, that I could get into and drive anywhere at a moment's notice. I've done lots of work on the car over the years to make it a safe and great handling driver. Specifics: 1954 Packard Cavalier aprox 52,000 miles from new 327ci Straight Eight, rebuilt aprox 10,000 miles ago. Starts and runs and drives very well. Chrysler 727 Automatic Transmission (Neal Davis converted the car from its Packard trans to the 727 for me ten years ago, and it is a huge improvement.) Factory PS, PB, Power Antenna, Signal-seeking AM Radio, all working Optima Battery and Cutoff Switch Original Air Conditioning---I never finished making it work, but have all the parts Heater Wide-whitewall radial tires Gas gauge is the only non-working item. I believe the sending unit is the problem, and I have a perfect spare. Vacuum wipers don't work well. I prefer Rain-X

9 Page 9 I Includes custom fit California Car Cover, which always is on the car except when I am driving it. Includes lots of documentation and receipts, albums and letters and photos of car's history and its restoration and from the TX dealership it was originally purchased from. Includes original owner's manual, copy of factory service manual, and some other literature. Probably some other stuff I can't think of now. I also have lots of spare parts available. Asking $15,000 Norm Madsen cell packardnorm@comcast.net

10 Tallahassee Chassee March 2017 Page 10 Items and Goodies For Sale: For Sale A traffic light for $195 A yellow caution light for $45. jrschan@comcast.net 1966 Corvair Corsa 140 convertible. Ground up restoration in New top, interior, clean, runs good. perkinsdean@embarqmail.co m 1972 Triumph Stag, Mark I, original engine, w/electronic ignition, new water pump, 36,000 miles. Both tops in good conditiion. Original paint and interior. perkinsdean@embarqmail.com Do You have any related items to sell, trade or give away? All For Sale Items will remain posted until notified to remove item from sale pages!

11 Page 11 YOUR BUSINESS AD HERE Tallahassee Chassee Newsletter sponsors: If you, or someone you know wishes to advertise in our publication, please have them contact Norm Madsen or send your check, card or drawing directly to Norm Madsen, TRAACA Treasurer (See Title Page For his Contact Information.) We must ask that you restrict your advertising to the following criteria: 1. Advertisements must be in good taste and be free of any derogatory language. 2. Advertisements must be free of any reference to sexual, racial or gender bias. 3. We encourage advertising geared toward the auto hobby but will not discourage any and all efforts to approach our readers. 4. Advertisements initially listed may be changed during the year at no additional costs if kept at the same size and represent the same business entity. 5. Larger advertisements may be accepted if prior coordination is made before payment is made. 6. Annual Listing Price: Business card: $25.00 Quarter Page: $50.00 Half Page: $ Conformity to the above rules at the discretion of the Newsletter Editor. Thank You, Dennis tober - Newsletter Editor

12 Page 12 Tallahassee Region Antique Automobile Club of America P.O. Box 3903 Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee Region Antique Automobile Club of America National Antique Automobile Club of America