ATHS NUTMEG CHAPTER STEERING COLUMN MARCH-APRIL 2016 OUR THIRTY-THIRD YEAR DON ARNAUCKAS, EDITOR 14 AVALON AVENUE OAKVILLE, CT 06779 Next Meeting: March 13, 2016 Pfahl s Antique Truck Restorations 73 East Street, Route 132 Bethlehem, CT 06751 Meeting at 2:00 PM ATHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Jonathan Yeomans 63 Bunker Hill Rd Andover, CT 06232 Vice President Peter Yeomans 63 Bunker Hill Rd Andover, CT 06232 Treasurer Thomas Bachand 108 Harrisville Rd. Woodstock, CT 06281 Secretary Betty Jay 12 East Main St. Brookfield, MA 01506 At-Large Harold Foskett 187 Peake Brook Rd. Woodstock, CT 06281 At-Large Colonel Arnold Briggs 175 Blackmore Pond Rd West Wareham, MA 02576-1427 Membership Elizabeth Robertson P.O. Box 373 Willington, CT 06279 Editor Computer Asst. Don Arnauckas Kathy Arnauckas 14 Avalon Avenue Oakville, CT 06779 Show Chair John Raymond 27 Rixtown Rd Griswold, CT 06351 Webmaster Linda Raymond 27 Rixtown Rd Griswold, CT 06351 860-803-5799 yeomansjon1@gmail.com 860-742-6796 yeomansdor@comcast.net 774-230-3553 tbachand@charter.net 508-867-4294 limrikki@aol.com 860-465-7503 foskettequip@snet.net 508-317-7726 or 508-748-2500 ColonelBriggs@aol.com 860-429-3451 historiliz@aol.com 860-274-4758 dwatrans@sbcglobal.net 860-608-5033 Lindamraymond1@yahoo.com 860-591-1261 Lindamraymond1@yahoo.com
PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Hey folks, hope all are well, staying warm and enduring this unruly winter we have had so far. And by that I mean, having to wear long pants instead of shorts and maybe a spring jacket instead of a t-shirt. Is it really February? From a guy who loves snowmobiling this has been an awful winter. To most others I talk to, it has been glorious! If I can t have snow, then can I at least have more daylight? We have only used the 1946 Ford Marmon Harrington 4x4 dump truck to plow once, a measly 10 in Andover that I m pretty sure melted as fast as it came. We had a nice meeting at Harold s shop in January, seeing some good friends and meeting new friends. Many things were discussed at the last meeting as you ll see in the minutes but I want to drive home the point that we have the potential at our fingertips for some serious club growth with a little bit of effort. As the schedule of events comes out in this newsletter along with events from other clubs, people are starting to mark their calendars with events they will plan to attend. Showing some club participation in some of the local car shows, truck shows, and other events for like-minded individuals will help to get our name out. I am working on the social media side which has passed the 255 followers mark. If a few members want to get together and go to an event, let me know and we will set you up with some newsletters, magazines, and other propaganda to help get our name out there. Cruise nights are great for that as well. If you can t attend an event but feel it has great potential for meeting people, let us know and we ll find someone to attend for sure! Speaking of events, before we know it our own truck show will be upon us. Sadly, I will be unable to attend this year. It will be the first time I have missed a show in a long time. I would change my prior engagement, except that my engagement to my fiancé would likely become null and void. Courtney and I will be on our honeymoon during that day so I m hoping someone can send me pictures long distance. Our Brooklyn Show has been a great event for many years, long before I was here and I have full faith in our team that this year will be no different. That said, if you have any ideas or suggestions, let us know as we always strive to improve. Most importantly, if we have any connections at the weather station to influence the weather, you need to stand up now. Please and Thank you! Next meeting will be at Pfahl s Mack and Antique Truck Restoration in Bethlehem, CT which was a big hit last year. I highly recommend that you all attend to see the beautiful work that is accomplished there. Take a look at the May- June newsletter from last year for some good pictures. Also, bring a few bucks as we are now going to be running a 50/50 raffle at each meeting. You buy a raffle ticket and the winning number gets half the pot and the club gets the other half. There is no obligation to buy, just a fun and friendly way to fund-raise a few bucks to support the club. That s all for now, see you in March! -Jonathan Yeomans Directions to March 13, 2016 Meeting at Pfahl s Antique Truck Restoration located at 73 East Street, Route 132 in Bethlehem, CT (203-266-6455) Members are asked to bring a snack or dessert to share with fellow members. Matt will provide the rest including beverages. Take a scenic drive to Bethlehem, check your map or GPS to get directions from your home. Consider car-pooling with a fellow Chapter member or guest. Come early to see antique trucks and buses being restored and look at Matt s memorabilia. Wear your 4 x 4 boots as the bone yard out back could be muddy. Here is a suggested route: I-84 West to Exit 17. At first traffic light, take Right on to Route 63 North. Continue thru Watertown Center and follow Route 63 for approximately 8 miles. Turn Left on Route 132 (Bethlehem/ Judd Farm Road.) You will see 2 Entering Bethlehem signs. Watch for Bethlehem Elementary School on the Left. Pfahl s Restoration (Green sign) will be on the Right. Red Building behind house at 73 East Street. 3
NUTMEG CHAPTER MINUTES OF MEETING January 10, 2016 Call to Order: 2:10 PM by Nutmeg Chapter President Jonathan (Jon) Yeomans. Opening: The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by the Chapter President. Jon extended a heartfelt thank you from the Club members to Harold and Cynthia Foskett for their genuine hospitality in welcoming the Nutmeg Chapter members to once again hold the Club meeting at Foskett Equipment. Thirty Club members were in attendance. Bob Manchester brought a long-time friend & guest, Richard Jakowski. Also, new Nutmeg Chapter member Lance Dimock from Bolton, CT was introduced. Secretary s Report: A motion was made to accept the Secretary s Report of the November 8, 2015 meeting as it appeared in the Newsletter. The motion was seconded and the members voted unanimously to approve the report. Treasurer Report: Period from November 1, 2015 December 31, 2015: Tom Bachand 1. Regular Club Account Activity: Deposits: Thanks Giving dinner ticket receipts, dues, tee shirt sales and a donation. Expenses: BTS Graphic bills for the past two Newsletters, postage for the Newsletters and Matthews Catering bill. 2. Show Account Activity: A donation from the Nutmeg Chapter was made to the Haul of Fame Museum. 3. Tom stated that this financial period report reflects good ending balances for the Club s accounts. 4. Tom presented the Annual Report to the Board and obtained necessary officer signatures. He will mail the Annual Report to the ATHS as required. Membership Report: Elizabeth Robertson 165 Club members have paid dues. Eighty-seven members have paid the 2016 dues and twenty-three of them owe the $5.00 balance reflecting the increase in membership dues to $15.00. Forty-eight members are delinquent in payment and six have paid through 2017. There was an opportunity to pay dues at this meeting. OLD BUSINESS 1. Past Members Memorial Plaque: Harold Foskett The printer is dealing with font changes in the engraving process between original names listed and names to be added. Harold continues to work diligently to bring this plaque up-to-date. 2. Social Media: The Website & Facebook Jonathan continues to develop the Nutmeg Chapter Facebook page. He reported that the Chapter has 238 followers on Facebook. The Website, on the other hand, needs more development and members participation. 4. The Newsletter Don welcomes chapter members contributions to the Newsletter in the form of stories, pictures, for sale & wanted ads as well as business card advertisements. NEW BUSINESS 1. New Year 2016 Nutmeg Chapter Growth Goals Club Promotion: Jonathan has Newsletters and material for members to bring to future events and activities to promote the Nutmeg Chapter and to help membership grow. Please check your calendars for future social events at which material could be distributed to tell others about our organization and the annual show. Mike Rondeau mentioned the possibility of a truck presence at the 300 th Anniversary Parade in Palmer. He will let Jon know further information as it develops. 2. Nutmeg Chapter History Jon is looking for help in identifying trucks and people in pictures from the Club archives. These are vintage vehicles that have a story and discussion may help to chronicle these pictures and trucks. Jon is planning to make a display of these pictures and will bring it to the meeting, as well as put it on the website to invite wider participation in this identification process. 3. Brooklyn Truck Show, June 26, 2016 The following suggestions were made: 4
a. Print more of the smaller posters, fewer of the larger ones to assure room for hanging at businesses. b. Design the posters with big letters and color c. Use stiffer poster paper for the smaller posters d. Include the web address and Facebook address e. Create a Square for android and smart phone users on the poster f. Upload the poster to the web page in a PDF format so that members can print their own posters g. Distribution should start now, not in June h. Facebook page should have the date of June 26, 2016 for the Brooklyn Truck Show (free advertising) i. Get the date of the Brooklyn Show on the ATHS Schedule in a timely fashion. ATHS will accept this information after the Annual Report is submitted. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Don presented a framed photograph of the original 1982 signing of the Nutmeg Chapter Club Charter. This picture will be displayed at the Haul of Fame. He is requesting help in identifying those pictured. 2. On behalf of the Haul of Fame, Denis expressed his gratitude to the Nutmeg Chapter for the 2015 donation. 3. Lance Dimock has frame and stake truck bodies for sale. 4. 50/50 Raffle: It was recommended that the 50/50 Raffle format could be utilized by the Nutmeg Chapter to generate more funds in the form of miscellaneous donations. The 50/50 Raffle would be held at each meeting and the drawing would occur at the close of the meeting. Raffle ticket cost would be $1.00. Discussion ensued. Motion: A motion was made and seconded Have a 50/50 drawing at every meeting. That would be six times a year, beginning with the March 13, 2016 meeting. ACTION: By a show of hands, fifteen members voted in favor of the 50/50 Raffle, eight members were opposed. Jon will pick up raffle tickets at Wal-Mart. Tom noted that it would not be a bookkeeping issue. 5. Future Meetings: a. Matt Pfahl has invited the Club to hold the March 13, 2016 meeting at Pfahl s Mack & Antique Truck Restoration in Bethlehem, CT. Members are asked to bring desserts and sides. Matt will provide grinders. b. The May meeting location will be announced. Jon will speak with Rob Coutu. c. Jon Treat of Bolton, CT has invited the Nutmeg Chapter to have the July meeting at his family farm. d. The ATHS National Convention dates are May 26 28, 2016. 6. Mike Pietraroia is dealing with health issues at this time and is unable to get to the meetings. Mike and Bev s address is: 15 Foster Lane, Windsor CT 06095. STORY TIME 1. Harold Foskett shared some Nutmeg Chapter club history. He spoke of the meetings that began twenty years ago and how Foskett Equipment began hosting the January meetings after the passing of Roger Gardner. He then told the membership about another recent inheritance. Bernice West recently bequeathed Bob West s metal chairs that had seated the chapter members at the West s garage and picnic grove for every May and September meeting so graciously hosted by Bob and Bernice. 2. Jonathan shared a bit of history that he recently learned. It has to do with Mike Pietraroia who has artistically given us the Mystery Trucks in the Newsletter as well as the sketches of the featured truck of the Brooklyn Show. Mike is a long-time Nutmeg Chapter member who had a career at Combustion Engineering. Through work associations, Jon has heard high praise for Mike s technical talent with mechanical drawings that provide such intricate detail. Mike is highly respected in his field and praised for having such a rare skill set. His reputation has earned him renown at Combustion Engineering, now under the dome of General Electric, the company where Jonathan is employed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Betty Jay Secretary 5
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ATHS CT Nutmeg Chapter Steering Column Calendar of Events for 2016 March 13 ATHS Nutmeg Chapter Meeting at Pfahl s Antique Truck Restorations, 73 East St Route 132, Bethlehem, CT 06751. Meeting at 2:00 PM. Members are asked to bring snacks or dessert. Contact Matt at 203-266-6455 April 24 Belltown Annual Antique Car Club Gas & Steam Engine Show (always the last Sunday in April), Firemen s Field, Rt. 16 in East Hampton, CT. Contact Larry Emmons at 860-267-8584 April 30 May 1 May 7-8 May 22 May 26-28 June 5 June 5 June 11-12 June 12 June 17-18 June 25 & 26 June 26 July tba July 14-16 July 16-17 The Connecticut Antique Machinery Association 12 th Annual Spring Power-Up at our grounds in Kent, CT 10 am to 4 pm Rain or Shine. Check website for more details: www.ctamachinery.com ATCA Western Mass Chapter Annual Antique Truck Show (always the first Sunday in May) Yankee Candle Corp. Headquarters; 1 ¼ mile north of Yankee Candle Flagship Store on Routes 5 & 10 and Yankee Way, South Deerfield, MA. Contact Craig Gaudry at 413-834-1677 Quinebaug Valley Engineers Association s 18 th Annual Spring Swap Meet & Gas-Up, 544 Amston Road (Rt. 85) Colchester, CT. Hours 8 am to 3 pm. Vendor information: Karl Hanson @ 860-334-2838; Show Info: Ed @860-208-2422 or visit website www.zagrayfarmmuseum.org ATHS Nutmeg Chapter Meeting at Coutu s Truck Country in Willimantic, CT ATHS NATIONAL CONVENTION & ANTIQUE TRUCK SHOW in Salem, OR at the Oregon State Fair & Expo Center. Contact 816-891-9900 or visit www.aths.org for further details. ATHS Ocean State Vintage Heavy Haulers Annual Truck Show, Johnston War Memorial Park, Johnston, RI. Contact Joe Pigitore II at 401-692-0095 ATHS Metro Jersey Chapter Truck Show at the Automatic Switch Company, 50 Hanover Rd., Florham Park, NJ 9 am to 3 pm. Contact Tom Mulligan at 973-726-4586 or email thomasmulligan@msn.com ATCA CT Yankee Chapter Show 8 am to 4 pm (Always the week before the Macungie Show), Bethlehem Fairgrounds, RT 61, Bethlehem, CT. Contact Bill Mitchell at 203-739-0018 Double D Living History Farm & Toplands Farm 3 rd Annual Spring Open House & Tractor Show at Toplands Farm, 102 Painter Hill Road, Roxbury, CT 11 am to 4 pm. Come see 170 + Antique Farm Tractors, Gas Engines, Trucks and Country Life Artifacts! For more info call 860-354-0646 or www.toplandsfarm.com ATCA Annual Truck Show & Flea Market, Macungie Memorial Park, RT 100, Macungie, PA. Contact ATCA at 610-367-2567 or Tom Oehme at 717-626-1204 Transport for Christ Truck Rally Weekend, Lebanon Expo Center, Lebanon, PA. Contact Cerwin or Doris at 717-665-6347 or www.transportforchrist.org ATHS Nutmeg Chapter Annual Truck Show & Flea Market (always the Sunday after Father s Day) Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Brooklyn, CT. Contact John Raymond at 860-608-5033 (cell) ATHS Nutmeg Chapter Meeting (time and location to be determined) Walcott Truckers Jamboree, Walcott, Iowa at I-80 Truck Stop, Exit 284. Call 563-284-6961 or www.iowa80truckstop.com Quinebaug Valley Engineers Association 21 st Annual Summer Show 544 Amston Rd, Rt.85 Colchester, CT Hours 8 am to 3 pm. Vendor information: Karl Hanson @ 860-334-2838; Show Info: Ed @860-208-2422. www.zagrayfarmmuseum.org July 17 ATCA Uncle Sam Chapter Show at the Washington County Fairgrounds, Route 29, Greenwich, NY. 8 am to 3 pm. Contact Clarence at 518-642-9437 or Andy at 518-753-2169 Aug 5, 6 &7 Northeast Rockbusters Show at Mark Gluck s Farm 159 Packerville Road in Plainfield, CT. More information visit www.nerockbusters.com or call Mark Gluck at 860-608-6013. 10
Aug 6 Green Mountain ATHS Chapter Show at Bellows Falls High School, Bellows Falls, VT. Contact Roger Martin at 802-439-5797 for further detail. Aug 7 Belltown Auto Show, Firemen s Field Rt. 16, East Hampton, CT. Contact Larry Emmons at 860-267-8584 Aug 10-14 Aug 12-13 Aug 14 SPAAMFAA Summer Convention & Muster in Middletown, NY hosted by the Hudson Valley Region Chapter. See website for more information: www.spaamfaa.org 17 th Annual Brockway Show, Brockway Museum, I-81 Exit 12, Cortland, NY. Contact 607-299-4185 or www.brockwaytrucks.org ATCA Mid-Hudson Chapter 13 th Annual Antique Truck Show, Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Platz, NY 9 am to 4 pm. Contact 845-255-6211 or walotis@yahoo.com ; or call 845-616-6060 Aug 21 ATCA Granite State Chapter Show, (Please note: the 2016 Granite State Chapter Truck Show has moved again) New location is the Deering, NH at the Feather Airport off RT 202 on Old Concord Rd. 7 am to 3 pm NO dogs, contact Don Smith, President at 603-664-9761 Sept 11 2016 Wishes on Wheels Convoy, to be held at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, CT. For more information visit www.wishesonwheels.com Sept 17 Friends of Autocar Annual Show & Luncheon, at the Goshen Fire Co., West Chester, PA off PA Rt.3 (West Chester Pike). Contact Ted Goldsborough @ 610-667-0629or email at goldsborough@gmail.com Sept 23, 24, 25 The Connecticut Antique Machinery Association 32 nd Kent Fall Festival at the CAMA Museum Grounds, Rt.7 Kent, CT from 10 am to 4 pm Rain or Shine.. Check website for more details: www.ctamachinery.com Sept 24-25 ATHS Hudson Mohawk Chapter 27 th Annual Antique Truck Show, Ballston Spa, NY at the Saratoga Country Fairgrounds. Pre 1990 Trucks, typically over 300 trucks with flea market. Grounds open at 8:30 am. NO pets allowed. Contact Jeff at 581-371-8881 Oct 1 & 2 Quinebaug Valley Engineers Association Fall Festival & Swap Meet, 544 Amston Rd., Rt. 85 Colchester, CT Hours 8 am to 3 pm. Vendor information: Karl Hanson @ 860-334-2838; Show Info: Ed @860-208-2422. www.zagrayfarmmuseum.org Oct 16 ATCA New England Chapter Truck Show, Bolton Fairgrounds, Rt. 117, Lancaster, MA 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Contact Bill Semple at 978-460-0465 or oldtrucksrfun@verizon.net. Able to deliver trucks on Saturday, selfcontained motor home parking, vendors and food available. Parking for 500 trucks. We strongly suggest that you contact number(s) before traveling to a listed event to verify that the information contained in this list is correct. Refer to WHEELS OF TIME- THE ROUTE GUIDE for other ATHS events. Colonel Arnold Briggs 175 Blackmore Pond Road West Wareham, MA 02576-1427 Cell: 508-317-7726 Home: 508-748-2500 Email: ColonelBriggs@aol.com Follow the Nutmeg Chapter on the Web & Join Us on Facebook. Jonathan has downloaded many photos on Facebook from past shows. It is a great way to spend a winter s day looking at some great truck photos of the Nutmeg Chapter shows! 11
FOR SALE or WANTED 1991 Mack MH 600 1991 Kenworth & 1967 Parker Dump Trailer Features 300 Mack w/ 5 speed transmission. 11R 22.5 tires, 441K miles. Good mechanical condition. $5900 or best offer. Contact Bob West, Jr. 207-233-6401 1954 DODGE JOB RATED R 1991 Kenworth T-600, CAT 3406B, 350 HP, Jake Brake, 9- speed overdrive, 12K front, 40 K rears, 411 Ratio, AC/PS New wetline & Brakes. 1967 Parker Dump Trailer, 24 Ft Alum. On a 27 Ft. frame, virgin tires, new brakes & springs. Located in Wolcott, CT. $26,500 OBO. Will sell separately. Call John Sestilli at 860-637-7379 FOR SALE 1948 Fruehauf 28 FT Van, single axle, stainless steel corrugated sides and roof, side door and rear swing doors. Round nose. Needs work on upper coupler. $600 6 Rolls of 3-inch Fire Hose (50 feet long each) with gasoline powered water pump. $150 Contact Robbie LaPlante at 860-214-9839 WANTED: Commercial Car Journals from 1945 to 1957 Will Buy or Trade Duplicate Copies for Same Years. Contact John Montville at (845) 462-6469 Noon & Evenings 331 CUBIC INCH (HEMI) V-8 5-Speed Transmission. Restored by Bill Tilghman and displayed at Golden Age of Trucking Musuem. $15,000 or best offer. Contact John Dwyer at 203-206-8484. FOR SALE Right-hand Steel Door for a 1940 s 1950 s Autocar. $100 or best offer. Call Tom Holcombe @860-673-1936 LOOKING FOR A LEFT-SIDED WOODEN DOOR FRAME for a 1946 Autocar. Anyone have AIR, TEMP, OIL and AMMETER Gauges (2 1l2 ) for a 1946 Autocar? Contact Tom Holcombe at 860-673-1936 Looking for 2 20 rims (see diagram) Contact Lee Johnson at 860-617-6445 12
WANTED Dash Plaques from the Nutmeg Chapter Shows for1991, 1992, 1993 and 1994. Also Chapter show plaques from New England, New York & PA Contact Jim Dowd JD at 413-596-8547 ATHS Dispatch January 18, 2016 Reports: FOR SALE Rear-End out of a 1971 IH 1600 with 2-speed axle. This came out of a fire truck from TN with 36,000 miles on it. Call Lee Johnson at 860-617-6445. Golden Age of Trucking in Photos Dump Trucks by Donald W. Arnauckas Eighty-two Black & White and Color Photos taken in Connecticut and nearby States in the 1950 s, 1960 s and 1970 s. Photos of Construction Company Trucks and some Dump Truck Owner-Operator Trucks. These were working trucks that will be remembered by Drivers who were part of the Golden Age of Trucking. Send check or money order for $35 plus $5 for S & H to Golden Age of Trucking Publishing, 14 Avalon Ave., Oakville, CT 06779. Contact Don at (860)274-4758 (CT) or dwatrans@sbcglobal.net Mike s Mystery Truck????? NUTMEG CHAPTER MEMBER S TRUCK This 1972 Mack R 487P and the 1972 MF 220 Skidder is owned by David Barber of Groton, CT. 13 Nutmeg Chapter Member s Truck is new to our newsletter. Nutmeg members are encouraged to send a photo of their truck to the Editor and we will include them in future newsletters. Mail or Email your truck photo to Don along with any details.
Winter Means Home Heating Oil Trucks 1960 s Diamond T DF 1970 Diamond-Reo C-101 1960 International B-170 1940 s Brockway 1965 Autocar 1940 s Autocar U-90 Some of these photos are from George Fiebe 14
Eugene Wochomurka, Nutmeg Chapter Member From Movin Out Dec 2015 Issue Eugene Carl Wochomurka, 86, of Tolland, beloved husband of 29 years and best friend of Shirley (Tluck) (Turek) Wochomurka, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Woodlake at Tolland with his family by his side. Born on December 27, 1929, in Rockville, CT, son of the late Edward and Louise (Kimmel) Wochomurka, he grew up on the family farm in Tolland. After attending Howell Cheney Technical School, he honorably served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Gene worked for many years for John Limberger Construction (Ellington), Stephen D. Williams & Co. (Tolland), and other local contractors as a heavy equipment operator. He was also an honorary volunteer fireman with the Tolland Fire Department, and he was a member of the American Truck Historical Society and the ATHS Nutmeg Chapter for many years, for which he proudly displayed a treasured 1939 Ford dump truck. Eugene took immense pride in his home and gardens. He enjoyed working on his trucks, rebuilding old tractors, and cutting fireplace wood using the saw-rig that he had built. He enjoyed traveling and listening to Country Western and German music. His greatest pleasures were being surrounded by family and friends to whom he would rattle off hundreds of jokes. Gene s gifts to us were his timeless optimism, his loyal and lifelong friendships, and his true dedication as a father and husband. Besides his devoted wife Shirley, he leaves his daughter Cheryl Looke (Stephen) of Broad Brook and his grandson Fred Yates IV, of Boston, MA. He is also survived by his step-daughter Karin Turek and step-sons Karl Turek of Manchester and Dr. Paul (Ashley) of Beverly Hills, CA and their children. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Clough (Warren) of PA Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home in Rockville, CT, with burial at East Cemetery in Manchester. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tolland Fire Department, P.O. Box 827, Tolland, CT 06084. 2016 DUES Editor s Note: Thanks to Elizabeth Robertson for notifying us of the death of Eugene. Do you have a ( - ) on your mailing label? If so, this means that according to membership records $5 is still owed for the 2016 membership year, due to increase in dues. Thank you! 15
FROM THE EDITOR S LOG BOOK CARES & CONCERNS Mike Pietraroia, of Mike s Mystery Truck fame, was hospitalized for a few weeks in December. Luckily he was home before Christmas. Mike is improving each day and hopes to attend our March meeting at Matt Pfahl s. Mike can be contacted at 860-688-1709 or by email at mbpie12@att.net. Glad you are on the mend! Jon is asking for assistance in developing the Nutmeg Chapter s ATHS website. Whether you are a long-time member or a new member, YOU can be an important part of Jon s quest to develop the Club s history for the website. Each member can be a tremendous resource of information that will help Jon in his quest to put the Club s history on the Net. Why not jot down a memory or two and bring it to our March meeting. Together we can get our Chapter s website up and running for all to visit! Do YOU have any photos, short stories on your restoration project, the history of your antique truck or road stories to share with fellow antique truck enthusiasts? It s really easy! Just give me a call, send a note or email me and I will put something together for you. Everyone has a story that will interest your fellow truck enthusiasts. You ll be glad you did! 860-274-4758 or dwatrans@sbcglobal.net You can advertise FREE in our Newsletter! If you have something to sell or some part for your restoration project that you are looking for, contact Don at 860-274-4758 or dwatrans@sbcglobal.net. Mike s Mystery Truck is a 1942 Dodge Power Wagon 4 x 4 Rescue Truck from the Town of Windsor. Thanks again to Mike Pietraroia for his continuing support and contributions to The Steering Column! 2015 Show Tee Shirts & Dash Plaques are still available! Support the Nutmeg Chapter by purchasing our Brooklyn Show Items at our March 13, 2016 meeting. 2015 Dash Plaques $ 5 2015 Tee Shirts $15 Did you know that the Nutmeg Chapter Newsletter is available via e-mail? Photos will be in color in the e-mail version rather than black and white. Please contact Don Arnauckas to receive The Steering Column s e-mail version. Nutmeg Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society Membership Application ***2016 MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE NOW DUE*** Check your label to see if you are Current! $15 per Year ~~~ SEND YOUR DUES TO MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON, ELIZABETH ROBERTSON, NUTMEG CHAPTER, ATHS, P.O. Box 373., WILLINGTON, CT 06279; Phone: 860 429-3451 OR E-MAIL Elizabeth at: historiliz@aol.com IS THIS A NEW MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL NAME SPOUSE S NAME MAILING ADDRESS CITY State Zip/Postal Code Email (Only Used For Important Notification) In what form do you wish to receive The Steering Column? Hard Copy E-Mail _ Phone Number ( ) _ Cell Phone ( ) Are you a Veteran? Yes No IF YOU OWN A TRUCK (S) ENTER INFO HERE AND ON AN ADDITIONAL SHEET if necessary: _ MAKE MODEL YEAR NUTMEG CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN TRUCK HISTORICAL ESTABLISHED IN 1983 PUBLISHES THIS NEWSLETTER, EMAIL: yeomansjon1@gmail.com. ATHS BYLAWS STATE THAT LOCAL MEMBERS MUST ALSO BE A NATIONAL MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING. 16