Horseless Herald Published by the Santa Clara Valley Horseless Carriage Club March 2017
The Santa Clara Valley Regional Group of The Horseless Carriage Club of America Home of The Blossom Tour President Tony Wollesen 1748 Merrill Drive San Jose, CA 95124 (408) 264-2444 aawollesen@gmail.com Vice President Jeremy Wire 15533 Kavin Lane Monte Sereno, CA 95030 (408) 395-038 jcwire@geoconsultants.com Secretary Julie Chulick 243 Belden Drive San Jose, CA 95123-3608 408-226-9570 k.chulick@att.net Treasurer Bill Lewis 315 Escobar Avenue Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408)356-8535 billlewis@mindspring. com Board of Directors Karl Chulick, Larry Johnson K.Kay Lewis Herald Editor Judy & Gene A. Hironimus 9884 Silvergate Lane Elk Grove, CA 95624 (916) 686-7912 jandghironimus@comca st.net Web Master Allan Greenberg allang@pacbell.net General Meeting The General Meeting is held at 10AM, every other month at Viva Restaurant in Los Gatos. Viva is at the corner of Los Gatos Blvd. and Blossom Hill, next to Whole Foods About Us The Santa Clara Valley Horseless Carriage Club is a family oriented club dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and enjoyment of automobiles from the Brass Era. The club activities include local and regional tours, social events, and restoration assistance and advice. The club welcomes new members who share our passion for these historic automobiles. The Horseless Herald is published once a month and can be viewed on the World Wide Web at http://www.scvhcc.org/newsletter.html Check out the National HCCA at www.hcca.org. 1
To get your pictures and articles in the Horseless Herald email your copy to jandghironimus@comcast.net. Please submit by the 23rd of the month. Meetings, Events, and Tours Mar 11-15 National Convention and Tour Mar 17-18 Chickasha Pre-War Swap meet Mar 19 Toy Store in Salinas Apr 1 General Meeting ( no fooling) Apr 6-8 Bakersfield Swap Meet Apr 6-8 Grizzly Bear Tour Apr 15 Easter Parade in Campbell Apr 23-27 Mother Lode Nickel Era Tour in Murphys, CA June 3 General Meeting June 10-11 Lowland and Endurance Run in Hollister Aug 5 General Meeting Sep 9 Antique Autos in History Park Sep 11-14 Bay Area Tour in Twain Harte, CA Oct 7 Annual Brunch Dec 10 Christmas Brunch at Mariana s March Special Days 3rd 13th 18th 23rd 31st Bill Lewis - Birthday Gene Hironimus - Birthday Eunice Bertolotti - Birthday Larry Johnson - Birthday Jeremy Wire - Birthday The HCCA classified web site: http://hcca.org/classifieds.html 2
SCVHCC General Meeting Minutes DATE: February 4, 2017 Viva's Restaurant,Los Gatos, Ca (1) Meeting began at 10:00 a.m. And was opened by President Tony Wollesen (2) Julie Chulick read the minutes from October 1st, 2016 meeting and they were approved. (3) Bill Lewis read Treasure's report. You may send your 2017 dues in anytime. Bill will also be sending a note. (4) Old Business : The calendar dates for meetings this year are as follows: April 1st, June 3 rd, August 5. Our annual Brunch will be on October 7th. All of these meeting will be at 10:00a.m. At Viva's in Los Gatos Ca. Our annual Christmas Brunch will be Sunday December 10th at 11:00a.m. At Mariana's in Santa Clara Ca. (5) New Business, We would like you to know some coming up events, (1) February 25th: we will taking a day trip to " The Candy Store and Old Car Museum in Burlingame Ca. Call Tony for details. (2) March 19th Toy Store in Salinas Ca. (3) Easter Parade, April 15th in Campbell Ca- call Jermey for details (4) June 10 & 11 there is a LowLand and Endurance run in Hollister Ca. (6) our club would like to take a moment to thank Judy and Gene Hironimus for the all the work they do on the Horseless Harold. We would also like to Thank Allen Greenberg for keeping our Web site up and running.. Without these three we would be lost Respectfully submitted, Secretary Julie Chulick 3
More Information on Tours The Model T Club has invited us to join them in a tour to the Toy Store in Salinas on Mar 19. Details to follow from Tony. Jeremy mentioned the Easter Parade in Campbell. He will provide details. Greetings! 1912 Buick Model 28 My dad tells me that he was one of the founders of the Horseless Carriage Club in the Santa Clara Valley, which I guess would have been founded in the 40 s. He has a 1912 Buick Model 28 that s been sitting in parts for about 65 years, as he never got the time to put it back together after he took it apart. He is 93 years old and fortunately still has his wits about him and is still a member of the HCC. Lately it has occurred to me that if we don t dispose of it before he s gone we ll never be able to locate and identify all the parts. It also occurred to me that it would be great if someone in this area could restore it so he could see it restored. It is garaged in San Jose. So this is a shot in the dark, but I thought I d reach out to you to find out if anybody might be interested in this and how to determine a fair price, since I don t have any experience with old cars. I know the Gazette has classified ads, but I thought I d start locally. Thanks for any help you can give me. Best wishes, Dave Spitzer 4
HCCA NATIONAL NEWS Re: HCCA Information and Documents, HCCA 2017 and 2018 Annual Convention Issue: 2017-02-09 #02 HCCA Information and Documents Project Over the past year, we have been working on developing, creating and storing digital documents for visitors, members and directors that visit the HCCA web site. During the past year, the delivery time line was expanded to address and fix gaps in information by finding answers to common questions. So far over 60 documents have been created and saved to digital documents and or picture files. A master document describing the content of the project has been created that identifies the content and organization of website storage pages - Topic folder groups, Titles, descriptions, Document file name, and access limitation (World, HCCA Members, Directors). The web site Test pages have been created (they are not yet viewable by members) for storage of the files. The next step is to install the files in the test area and test the viewing We will keep you apprised Cost of Services In order to better manage the finances of the organization, the finance committee has worked on finding better investments for capital. For the management of expenses, a cost of services document has been created to review the costs of each HCCA service Office, Magazine and Web Site. HCCA Annual Convention We are planning ahead and desire to support all regions of the country 2017 HCCA Convention in Oklahoma City (see web site calendar for registration inf.) 2018 Convention Location being considered HCCA National Grizzly Bear Tour and National Convention Meeting of the Marques - April 7-11, 2018 We need member help to determine the level of interest for a tour, special display and Annual Convention in April of 2018. WHEN: Saturday April 7 to Wednesday April 11, 2018 WHERE: Wawona Hotel (Big Trees Lodge) Yosemite National Park, California WHAT: Saturday (4/7/2018) - Meeting of the Marques. We will be inviting all the affiliated registers to gather their members and cars in one place. Not a car show but an opportunity for fellowship, education and comparisons open to all HCCA members. Immediately following that event on Saturday evening we will have a welcome BBQ dinner for all. Sunday to Wednesday (4/8 4/ 11/2018) 2018 HCCA National Grizzly Bear Tour and HCCA National Convention Our hope is for many of the participants in the Meeting of the Marques to stay on for the national convention and we will attempt to get all who do not have pre-1916 cars a ride for the tour. We need brass car owners to attend and offer rides! Immediately following is the annual Bakersfield Tour and Swap Meet (April 12-14, 2018), only 175 miles south. An entire week of fun! Since this is a relatively new concept, we need to know your interest to decide on the size of venues and how many rooms to block. PLEASE contact the organizers by email or phone with your thoughts and interest. Bob Ladd- jbobladd@ptd.net (717) 269-5508 Sullivan tenparry@yahoo.com (805) 728-5317 Get Involved and Give Back to Family and Friends Carlton Pate / anpcop@aol.com 2016 HCCA National President Michael Recently an email was sent out to all Regional Group, Affiliated Registry and member contacts Attention all HCCA Regional Groups and Affiliated Registers Help us Celebrate 80 Years of HCCA Touring 5
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2017 HCCA National Convention And Tour Oklahoma City, Oklahoma March 11-15, 2017 This will be a great convention featuring a pre-1916 tour with four full days of touring, evening entertainment, and our annual meeting. In addition, it is just 40 miles from the Chickasha Pre-war Swap Meet which starts the day after the convention. Saturday March 11: Arrive in Oklahoma City. Registration/hospitality will be open 12-4pm at host hotel. Opening banquet will be host hotel. Tour fee includes: Hospitality room, Catered dinner Sunday March 12: Tour approximately 80 miles around Oklahoma City. One of our stops will be at the OKC Auto Show. We'll have special parking right out front. This is the 100th anniversary of the OKC Auto Show, featuring nearly 50 brass cars on display. Ours will add to it. After that, we'll visit some of the museums in OKC. Tour fee includes: Coffee stop, Auto show, museum admissions. Monday March 13: Tour approximately 130 miles westward to El Reno, OK. We'll visit a buffalo ranch, Fort Reno, and other sites along the way. We'll also drive through Red Rock Canyon. Tour fee includes: Coffee stop, catered lunch, admissions. Tuesday March 14: Tour approximately 75 miles to Norman, OK. We'll visit the University of Oklahoma, and some of their world famous museums, including the Fred Jones Art Museum and Sam Noble Museum of Natural History. Please join us for the board meetings this evening. Tour fee includes: Coffee stop, admission to the museums. Wednesday March 15: Tour approximately 100 miles total. National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and other attractions. Evening: Closing banquet and members meeting at the hotel. Tour fee includes: Coffee stop, museum admissions and closing banquet Thursday March 16: Today is the set-up day for the Chickasha Pre-war Swap Meet, beginning at 4pm. To register for the swap meet, contact Mike or Susie Ersland (405) 224-9090 I 8
2017 HCCA National Convention And Tour Oklahoma City, Oklahoma March 11-15, 2017 In addition, we'll visit several early car collections and numerous other attractions along the way. We'll drive about 400 miles total-all secondary roads, with occasional hard-packed dirt. We'll also have evening entertainment at the hotel each night. Hotel information: It is up to you to make your own reservations. We have a block reserved (under "HCCA") at the rate of $98 per night which includes 2 breakfasts each morning. This rate applies for three days before and after the convention, so feel free to stay at the hotel for Chickasha as well. Wyndham Garden 2101 South Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108 phone (405) 685-4000 Dinner on your own several nights, but there are many restaurants within walking distance (i.e. next door) of the hotel. Any questions? Please do not hesitate to contact Chris Paulsen Bringing a car? We have trailer parking at the hotel. Flying in to OKC? We have a free shuttle that will bring you to the host hotel. For more convention information contact: Chris Paulsen 127 N. Charles, McPherson, KS 67460 Email Chris Paulsen, (316) 648-7887 9
2017 hcca national convention and tour March 11-15, 2017 Driver/Owner: Address: Car Make YEAR Body style (Must be 1915 or earlier) Phone: E-mail address: Tour Registration Fee (includes car, driver, meals, admissions, etc) $225 ea Names of All Passengers: (If child, give age) No charge under 18 years old Age 18 or older @ $200ea Under 18-FREE Please complete this tour registration form, Make check payable to: Chris Paulsen-2017 HCCA Convention Return to: Chris Paulsen 127 N. Charles McPherson, KS 67460 Total due: Registration is due March 1, 2017 I will send you a confirmation upon receipt of your registration. It will include additional information and details as necessary. 10
A"en%on all HCCA Regional Groups and Affiliated Registers Help us Celebrate 80 Years of HCCA Touring HCCA Na%onal Grizzly Bear Tour and Na%onal Conven%on Mee%ng of the Marques April 7-11, 2018 We need your help to determine the level of interest for a tour, special display and annual conven%on in April of 2018. Please contact the organizers (listed at the bo"om). WHERE: Wawona Hotel (Big Trees Lodge) Yosemite Na%onal Park, California WHEN: Saturday April 7 to Wednesday April 11, 2018 WHAT: Saturday- Mee%ng of the Marques. We will be invi%ng all the affiliated registers to gather their members and cars in one place. Not a car show but an opportunity for fellowship, educa%on and comparisons open to all HCCA members. Immediately following that event on Saturday evening we will have a welcome BBQ dinner for all. Sunday to Wednesday-2018 HCCA Na%onal Grizzly Bear Tour and HCCA Na%onal Conven%on. Our hope is for many of the par%cipants in the Mee%ng of the Marques to stay on for the na%onal conven%on and we will a"empt to get all who do not have pre-1916 cars a ride for the tour. We need brass car owners to a"end and offer rides! Immediately following is the annual Bakersfield Tour and Swap Meet (April 12-14, 2018), only 175 miles south. An en%re week of fun! Since this is a rela%vely new concept, we need to know your interest to decide on the size of venues and how many rooms to block. PLEASE email or phone Bob Ladd or Michael Sullivan with your thoughts and interest. Bob Ladd- jbobladd@ptd.net (717) 269-5508 Michael Sullivan tenparry@yahoo.com (805) 728-5317 11
Have you seen our web page? www.hcca.org APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP HORSELESS CARRIAGE CLUB OF AMERICA 1301 N Manship Pl Meridian ID 83642 626-287-HCCA office@hcca.org PLEASE PRINT NAME & ADDRESS CAREFULLY!xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxFounded 1937 Date of application Name Spouse Street City State ZIP Country Home # Work # E-mail: Have you ever been a member before? NO YES Give year xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx If a current HCCA member asked you to join, please print that member s name here: HORSELESS CARRIAGES (Pre-1916) OWNED Year Make Model Body Type #Cylinders HP Selden#xxxxxxxxxxEngine#xxxxxxxxxxBody#xxxxxxxxxxx MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES SPOUSE & DEPENDENT CHILDREN THE PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP INCLUDE: 1. One subscription to the Horseless Carriage Gazette per membership (six issues per year). 2. One membership certificate for both husband and wife. 3. Membership cards have the same number for both husband and wife. None will be issued to children. 4. Listing of both husband and wife in the next roster published. 5. The right to vote in Horseless Carriage Club elections (or to hold office) is restricted to members owning a vehicle manufactured prior to January 1, 1916 6. Members are entitled to one free classified ad of 50 words or less in each Horseless Carriage Gazette provided it is not of a commercial nature and the ad pertains to vehicles and/or automotive memorabilia made before World War II. 7. Mailing and e-mailing of additional pertinent information (one per membership). 8. Participation in national conventions, tours, swap meets and events. UNITED STATES ANNUAL DUES $45. ALL FOREIGN COUNTRIES ANNUAL DUES $55. Credit card payment is preferred. If by check, remittance must be in United States funds drawn on a U.S. bank. UNITED STATES Life membership $1,250 ALL FOREIGN COUNTRIES Life Membership $1,500 Life members are entitled to all club privileges. Upon death, membership continues for the life of the then-living spouse. I,, do hereby apply for membership in the Horseless Carriage Club of America and enclose $ _ (U.S.) or $ _ (Foreign) as my membership dues. Payment by Check VISA MasterCard Discover Ownership of a horseless carriage is NOT a pre-requisite for membership. NOTES Membership dues are for one year. Applications received on a particular date will be good until that day the following year. Horseless Carriage Club tours are limited to vehicles made before 1/1/1916. Members must agree to abide by the by-laws, rules and regulations of the organization. REGIONAL GROUPS In many areas, there are regional groups open to members of the Horseless Carriage Club (for an a dditional annual fee as established by that local regional group). Each of these regional groups are free to select the Pre-World War II dates that best serve those in the regional group. Horseless Carriage Club membership is a pre-requisite to regional group membership. AFFILIATED REGISTERS Affiliated Registers are important to the success of the Horseless Carriage Club because they can cater to one marque throughout the year. Credit card number: Expiration date: Security Code: 12
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