Horseless Herald Published by the Santa Clara Valley Horseless Carriage Club May 2016
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 motorbuggy@earthlink.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 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 May 14 May 20-22 May 24-27 June 4 June 8-11 June 12 Aug 6 Sept 11 Dec 11 Wings Of History Open House Joint Horseless Carriage and Model T Tour Blossom Tour 2016- Santa Clara Valley RG General Meeting - 10:00 AM at Viva Restaurant Columbia Highway Centennial Celebration. Contact Edward DeVito Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Endurance R General Meeting - 10:00 AM at Viva Restaurant Antique Autos in History Park Christmas Brunch 11AM May Special Days 5th 20th 21st Eric Lundquist - Birthday John Bertollotti - Birthday Sam Gurnee - Birthday The HCCA classified web site: http://hcca.org/classifieds.html 2
General Meeting Minutes SCVHCC :- Meeting at VIVA'S on April 2-2016 The SCVHCC Club meeting was opened by president Tony Wollesen at 11:00 am The minutes were read by Secretary Julie Chulick. There were two changes made (1) Easter Parade was held in Campbell not Los Gatos. (2) Bay area club is holding their Pot Luck on April 6th not on March 13 th as previously stated. Bill Lewis gave the treasures report, all bills have been paid and he is starting to receive money for reservations for the Blossom Tour. Old business: The By - Laws were up dated by Bill Lewis to change from a(9) member board to a(7) member board. He will send a copy to Tony for review. New Business: K Kay Lewis proposed that in lieu of flowers we send a (DOOR - Dash) gift certificate when a member is ill. It was voted and approved. We had a report from Sam Gurnee and Tony Wollesen on the up coming Blossom Tour May 24-25-26-27 of 2016. Be looking for flyers and reservation forms. Next meeting to be held at VIVA'S in Los Gatos on June 4 th at 10:00 am. Respectfully Submitted Secretary Julie Chulick 3
HCCA NATIONAL NEWS To: Regional Groups (RG) and Affiliated Registries (AR) Contacts and Others Re: 2016 HCCA Officers, Function Groups and Committee Assignments Issue: 2016-04-18 #04 2016 HCCA Of+icers Chairman President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Karl Darby Carl Pate Chris Paulsen Bob Ladd Alex Huppe Function Groups and Committee Assignments 1. Finance Bruce MacMillian / Chairperson Ways and Means - Don Rising, Steve Cook Investment Committee Bruce MacMillian, Alex Huppe, Steve Cook, Don Plumb 2. Ac)vi)es Ron Rising / Chairperson 2017 National Convention / Annual Meeting Chris Paulsen 2017 Board Nominations Skip Carpenter /MA, Don Plumb / OR, Chris Paulsen /KS, Ralph Tolman /GA National Tours - Don Rising Herb Singe Jr, John Littlefield, Steve Rinaldo Hershey Tent - Bob Ladd Steve Cook, Gerry Chase Education- Bob Ladd Chair Public Education - Ralph Tolman, Bob Ladd HCEI Liaison - Don Rising HC Foundation Library Liaison John Littlefield Merchandising John Littlefield Chair East John Littlefield, Ralph Tolman, Karl Darby West Wayne Simoni, Don Plumb, Sharon Gooding 3. Regional Groups and Registries Wayne Simoni / Chairperson New Member Development John Littlefield Chris Paulsen, Herb Singe Jr, Don Plumb Communication / Relationship / Support Alex Huppe Bob Ladd, Publications / Newsletters and Web Sites Alex Huppe Don Plumb, Steve Cook, and a volunteer (Newsletter Editor) Award Programs Alex Huppe, Gil Klecan 4. Communica)on Bob Ladd / Chairperson Horseless Carriage Gazette Wayne Simoni Alex Huppe, Don Plumb, John Meyer (Editor), Marilyn Balduff, Alan Clendenen, Sharon Gooding, Chris Gorman, Cathy Gunther, Tom Gunther, Wynn Harter, Dikk Jones, Janis Jones, Bob Knaak, Red Ladner, John Manifor, Robert Ricewasser, Bobbie dine Rodda, Larry Smith, Michael Sullivan, Robb Stewart Non-Gazette Publications (HCCA National News / email notices) Bob Ladd Herb Singe Jr, Steve Cook Publicity & Advertising Bob Ladd, Alex Huppe Internet/Website - Steve Cook, Wayne Simoni, Brad Balduff (Webmaster) 5. Governance - Skip Carpenter / Chairperson By Laws/Director s Handbook - Herb Singe Jr, Bruce MacMillian Parliamentarian - Skip Carpenter Insurance - Carl Pate Herb Singe Jr, Ralph Tolman Office Oversight / Conference Calls Wayne Simoni Chris Paulsen, Sharon Gooding (Executive Secretary) Historian - Herb Singe Jr 6. Long Range Planning Karl Darby / Chairperson Members Carl Pate, Chris Paulsen, Bob Ladd, Skip Carpenter, Steve Cook Footnotes: HCCA Board Associates / Italicized Text They do not vote; (xxxxx) but their help and effort needs to be recognized HCCA Contractors Name / Individuals provide a service to HCCA National (Office, Magazine, Website) Progress and steps to improve services will be encouraged by the establishment of goals for the year. To make a difference in 2016, HCCA committees will in May determine what needs to accomplish during the coming year. If any member would like to help and serve as an associate on a HCCA committee or run for a director position to make a difference in the club, contact the President or the chairperson of the 2017 Board Nomination committee. Since the HCCA is your club, step up and make a difference. Share, Educate and Pass It On Carlton Pate / anpcop@aol.com HCCA National President 4
Bakersfield Swapmeet 2016 The 2016 Bakersfield swap meet was held on April 15-16 in.. Bakersfield, California. As was typical this time of year in Bakersfield, we had weather, this year it was decent with temperatures in the 70 s on Friday and predicted for 80 s on Saturday. We were told that the spaces were sold out prior to the event. On Friday it appeared to be about 10% empty (just a guess), but a good crowd of buyers. There seemed to be a broad expanse of wares for sale as usual from toys to rims to carburetors and clothing. There was also a large array of cars for sale in various stages of restoration. The main thing we noticed this year was the high prices being asked for some of the items: $1500 for a 1914 license plate, $17.50 for pair of Weed Levelizer (what ever that is), $1200 for a Smith Motor Wheel, $3600 for a 1914 Excelsior and thousands of dollars for headlamps. The best part of the meet was meeting and greeting old friends and acquaintances. I will not try to list everyone because I m sure I will miss someone. Rest assured that we were delighted to see and speak with everyone we could. We are including some pictures to give you a feel of what you missed by not attending or a reminder if you were there. Ed. 5
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Bay Area Regional Group Museum tour On Saturday April 23, 2016 we were treated to a tour of two fine museums in the Stockton area arranged by the Bay Area RG HCCA. The main group of members started with a breakfast in Dublin and carpooled to Stockton. We joined the crowd at 10:00 at Pat s collection. Pat has been collecting cars and memorabilia for years and was gracious enough to allow us into his private world of fine automobiles, Thank you Pat. We have included some pictures to depict his collection. We had a wonderful lunch at Valley Brew Restaurant on a very pleasant patio. The food was plentiful and delicious and the service was first rate. After lunch we found the Haggin Museum in Stockton. Exhibits include paintings by Bierstadt, Leyendecker and Renoir to mention a few artists and displays of early firefighting equipment,native Americans,and mining operations in the Stockton area. Pictures are provided for your enjoyment or envy. Ed. 10
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The Wings of History Air Museum Open House.May 14 (Saturday), We will meet at the parking lot at the intersection of Blossom Hill Road and Almaden Expressway at 8:45 AM and leave at 9:00 AM. The event takes place at the South County Airport (13025 Murphy Ave, San Martin, CA 95046). Contact Allan Greenberg via email or at (408)997-0879 if you plan to attend. 14
MAY 20-22, 2016 Joint Horseless Carriage and Model T Tour Bay Area, Northern CA, Santa Clara HCCA plus Sacramento and Mother Lode MTFCA Invited Please bring and wear your club name badges This is a weekend tour, headquartered in Cameron Park (30 miles east of Sacramento off highway 50) starting Saturday morning and ending Sunday, midafternoon, with an optional Friday Evening pre-tour event. You may choose to attend both days and spend one or two nights at the motel (or home) - or attend only Saturday or Sunday. The tour is priced by-person, by-day. Friday, March 11, optional arrive and check-in at the motel (if applicable) then pick up your tour package at the Pava s Home Winery, from 3 to 5 PM (address below) - enjoy a glass of wine and cheese, while visiting with other early arrivers. No tour but you are encouraged to drive your antique car and park it in our vineyard or orchard. Dinner on your own; recommendations provided. Saturday - tour to Volcano for lunch and then Sutter Creek for antiquing, wine and cheese tasting - plus boutique shopping. Dinner on your own; several restaurants nearby; recommendations will be provided. Sunday - Visit roadside farm-trail fruit stands followed by a catered barbeque lunch at an old goldmine. Optional mine tour available. This will be a low-key tour with miles of very scenic back roads and no freeway driving. Saturday, May 21, 2016 Volcano Lunch & Sutter Creek Antique / Boutique Shopping and Wine Tasting Arrive by 9:45 AM and check-in if you have not already done so at Safeway Parking Lot. Cameron Park Dr. exit from Highway 50 heading east 30 miles east of Sacramento exit southbound - turn right and immediately right on Coach Lane. Trailer Parking at the west end of Coach Lane less than ¼ mile beyond Safeway. 10:00 AM Drivers Meeting at Safeway Parking Lot Cameron Park, CA Depart for 1 PM lunch in the quaint gold rush town of Volcano 3:30 PM Sutter Creek boutique shopping, antiquing, wine and cheese tasting At your leisure Dinner on your own - or if staying locally return home Sunday, May 22, 2016 Country Fruit Stands and Gold Mine Catered Barbecue Picnic Lunch 9:30 AM Drivers Meeting at Safeway Cameron Park Depart Motel for Fruit Stand Tour 1:00 PM Barbecue Lunch Gold Bug Park Placerville, CA 3:00 PM Depart Motel Information - Quality Inn and Suites, 3361 Coach Lane, Cameron Park, CA 530-677-2202 Make your own reservations Rooms aproximetely $100 breakfast included. Book on-line two weeks or more in advance, pre-pay and get a 20% discount; around $80. Motel is directly across the street from Cameron Park Safeway. Of course those who live in the Sacramento Region may choose to stay at home. The tour is priced to break even any excess revenue will be proportionally split between participating clubs. Refunds will only be available to the extent costs incurred can be recovered. Please return the attached form by May 14, 2016 with your full payment. Make checks payable to NorCal HCCA Send Registration Form and Payment to: David Pava, 4801 Jubilee Trail, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 If you have any questions please call 530-677-2923 or email David@Pava.com
Horseless Herald April 2016 Joint Horseless Carriage and Model T Tour Name: Address: City: State / ZIP Phone #: E-mail Names of all Passengers: Car Information Make: Model: Year: Body Insurance Carrier Policy # Club Affiliation: Bay Area, Northern CA or Santa Clara HCCA Sacramento or Mother Lode MTFCA Event # People $ Circle Choice Total $ Tour Registration $10 per-person 1 day or both Saturday Sunday Both Friday - Welcome Please note here if you will attend None Saturday Volcano Lunch at St. George Hotel Sunday Gold Bug Mine Catered by Hog Wild Barbeque Total Enclosed $23 Tax and Tip Included Circle Choices $20 Tax Included Burger, Fries & Salad - or Ruben Sandwich & Salad - or Fettuccine Pasta Primavera (veg) All include coffee and tea BBQ Brisket, Baby Back Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, Rolls, Cold Beverages Waiver and Release of Liability I hereby agree, as a condition of my participation in this tour that I and my passengers are participating in the event for our own pleasure and that I will be fully and legally responsible for my car and passengers at all times. I release all the participating car clubs and the tour organizers from all liability whatsoever for any act, thing or event that may transpire during or by reason of this event. I agree that a currently licensed driver will operate the car and comply with the California Motor Vehicle Code. I further certify that the automobile to be driven on this tour is in good safe working order, currently and properly registered and insured as required by law. Driver s Signature: Date: Driver s Name Printed Send this Registration Form and full payment by March 5, 2016 to: David Pava, 4801 Jubilee Trail, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 16 Make checks payable to NCRG HCCA (Any excess revenue will be proportionally split by the participating clubs.)
Horseless Herald April 2016 Blossom Tour 2016 May 24 25th 26 and 27th 2016 Greetings: I would like to tell you about our upcoming tour. It will be held May 24 25 26 and 27, 2016. That's Tuesday through Friday. Tuesday Is registration day. At two o'clock we will have a 20 to 30 mile round-trip tour in Watsonville area. Early in the afternoon, five o'clock we will have cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. This will be served in the parking lot. Buffet dinner at six o'clock. Wednesday's tour will be in the San Juan Batista and Hollister area, that evening dinner will be on your own Thursday will be a bus trip. The bus will leave at 8:30 to 9 AM. We will see three of the best private car museums in the Bay Area. Friday's tour will be in the Watsonville area. Coffee stopped and the lunch stop. Afternoon will make a couple of stops. Then back to the hotel in the mid-afternoon. For those who need to pack up before the evening banquet at the Pajaro Golf Club. Get your deposit in soon to guarantee your place on the tour. Hope to see you there. Tour chairmen: Sam Gurnee and Tony Wollesen 408 264-2444 17
Horseless Herald April 2016 Santa Clara Regional Groups THE 2016 BLOSSOM TOUR MAY 24, 25, 26 & 27, 2016 This is a hub tour headquartered in Watsonville, California, 14 miles south of Santa Cruz. We have quite number of scenic stops and interesting things to do and see. This will be a low frills/no frills tour in an effort to keep the price as low as possible. Tour routes will be on very rural roads for the most part. On Thursday May 26 we will take a buss trip to the best privet car museums in the Bay Area. Space will be limited so get your applications in early with a $50 Deposit. Make checks payable to: Santa Clara Regional Group. Send to: Bill Lewis, 315 Escobar Avenue, Los Gatos, Ca. 95032 Limited to cars manufactured prior to 1928. Brass and Nickel cars only NAME ADDRESS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER OF PASSENGERS INSURANCE CARRIER & POLICY NUMBER PHONE SIGINTURE TONY WOLLESEN & SAM GURNEE TOUR CHAIRMEN More information call Tony at area code 408-264-2444 18
Horseless Herald Judy & Gene Hironimus 9884 Silvergate Lane Elk Grove, California 95624