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 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- 1916 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 e-mailed to local members in good standing, and e-mailed 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. 2018 Officers President Pat Farrell Sedro Woolley, WA 1rpfarrell@frontier.com (360) 856-1294 Vice-President Ray Markley Maple Valley, WA popmarkley@msn.com (206) 949-5000 Secretary Donna McGinnis Marysville, WA Mike.Donna@McGinnis.me (360) 658-6581 Treasurer Vicki Markley Maple Valley, WA vrmarkley@gmail.com (425) 432-5391 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Harold Musolf, III, Mike McGinnis, and Mike Martin (2018) Tom Brethauer, Pat Farrell, Dave Ellis (2019) EDITOR Tom Brethauer 23611 39 th Pl W (425) 402-3960 Brier, WA 98036 pennzip@yahoo.com Regional Web Site: http:// www.skagit.hcca.org National Web Site: http://www.hcca.org
President s Ramblings Our Skagit Snohomish Regional Group of HCCA, Inc. is heading into 2018 on an excellent course. All of our Board of Directors have volunteered to run for yet another year. We have the same 2017 officers again for 2018 except that Donna McGinnis who has filled our secretary position left open by the outgoing Elaine Ellis. Donna has been a Skagit- Snohomish HCCA officer in the past and based on her past record, she will not disappoint you. A big thank you goes to Elaine for her past service as secretary to our regional group. Driving all of the way from Coos Bay, Oregon, Vicki and Joe Morgan attended our Christmas dinner and business meeting at the Aker s. As tour chair people, they have been diligently working on our 2018 Fall Tour that will take place in Coos Bay, Oregon. On our worker s list, there are still several open positions available where the Morgans could use your most appreciated help. Our Fall Tour registration form has been completed and since the Fall Tour is limited to 50 cars, please register for our tour early. At our last November board meeting held at Donna and Mike McGinnis, we spent over two hours sorting out different club related issues, mostly on our club s policies for future regional tours. After drinks and delicious pizzas, issues were eventually sorted out. Our board members and officers were a pleasure to work with. We enjoyed both our Christmas dinner and our business meeting held at the Aker s car collection. Amongst their large car collection, the Akers also have a 1910 Stanley touring. Now, why would I mention a Stanley steam car? Our 2018 S/S HCCA Regional Group dues are due. When you pay your dues, please update your roster information where necessary. Looking forward to seeing everyone at our next lunch and business meeting being held at 1 PM, Saturday, January 20 th, at Bob s Burger and Brew in Marysville. SSsssteamer * ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ AKA Pat Farrell, 2018 Calendar Please submit calendar updates to Tom Brethauer promptly, as future planning depends on this information. JANUARY 2018 Jan 20 Monthly Meeting. Bob s Burgers and Brew, Tulalip/Marysville. 1pm FEBRUARY 2018 Feb tbd Monthly Meeting. Feb 17-18 Early Bird Swap Meet Puyallup Contact: Charlie Ostlund Ph 253-863-6211 email: charlieos@q.com MARCH 2018 Mar 16-17 Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet, Mike Ersland, 405-224-9090 Mar 17-18 Almost Spring Swap Meet, Puyallup, WA, 360-863-2877 Mar tbd Monthly Meeting. APRIL 2018 Apr 6-8 Portland Swap Meet, Expo Center, Apr 6-8 503-678-2100 Pre-tour to the National Tour (1932 and earlier vehicles), Bob Ladd, (717) 269-5508 Apr 8-11 2018 HCCA Convention and National Grizzly Bear Tour, Tenaya Lodge Yosemite National Park, CA, Bob Ladd - jbobladd@ptd.net (717) 269-5508 and Michael Sullivan tenparry@yahoo.com (805) 728-5317 Apr 12-14 Apr tbd MAY 2018 May 14-17 Bakersfield Tour and Swap Meet, Gil Klecan, 619-295-8000 Monthly meeting. Western Gaslight 1 & 2 Cylinder Tour, Vic and Linda Groah, 559-686-6607 May 18-19 Seattle Auto Swap Meet, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, http://seattleautoswapmeet.com/ May tbd Monthly meeting and tour? JUNE 2018 Jun 9 Yakima Valley Swap Meet, 509-453-2119 Jun tbd Monthly Meeting and tour?
JULY 2018 Jul 8-13 1& 2 cylinder KISS Tour. Howard Musolf and Harold Musolf III coordinating. Monthly Meeting and tour tbd AUGUST 2018 Aug tbd Monthly Meeting and tour SEPTEMBER 2018 Sep 10-14 Sep 21-22 OCTOBER 2018 Oct 6-7 Cool Coastal Byways, Skagit- Snohomish Regional Fall Tour. Vicki or Joe Morgan 541-267-3969 Harvest Swap Meet, Southwest WA Fairgrounds, Chehalis Monroe Fall Auto Swap Meet, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, 360 941 9460 Oct 10-13 Hershey Fall Swap Meet Oct tbd Monthly Meeting NOVEMBER 2018 Nov 3-4 Bremerton Old Car Swap Meet, Kitsap Co. Fairgrounds, Bremerton, WA www.ovac.us Nov No meeting DECEMBER 2018 Dec tbd Christmas party SKAGIT-SNOHOMISH REGIONAL HCCA December 9 th, 2017 MEETING MINUTES Meeting was called to order at 1:15 by President Pat Farrell at Denny & Sue Aker s Garage in Bothell. Thanks go to Robb Johnson and Tom Brethauer for arranging the venue, There were 29 members and 8 guests attending. Vic Ellis, Robb Johnson s three Daughters, Bob Campbell, Carolyn Ho, Leslie Davies, & Caleb Nievwsma. Minutes: Minutes from the October meeting were read, Carolyn Martin moved to approve and Mark Shaw second the motion. The motion passed. Treasures Report: Per Vicki Markley the club is solvent. Sunshine: It was reported by the McGinnis s that Penny Cruger is improving and will hopefully be home in a week. Old Business Mike Martin reported that the books have been closed and a refund back of $420.40 will be returned to the tour account. Pat Farrell reported that a Board of Directors meeting had been held discussing. Future tour deposits refunds, insurance requirements for Directors and officers were discussed. Vicki and Joe Morgan gave an update on the September 2018 fall tour. In order to guarantee the caterer services for our fall tour, Vicki Morgan will need a $2,000 deposit for the caterers. The $2,000 will be returned to our bank account as soon as the tour registration money comes in. S/S HCCA will pay Vicki the deposit as soon as we know that our bank account can afford it. Registration forms should be available at the beginning of the year. There will be security provided for anyone staying at the RV Park. Registration will begin on Monday with a short tour in the afternoon. Bandon and Reedsport are on the agenda for following days. Bill Marks, from Reedsport is setting up a tour on the following Saturday. More details will be coming. Nominations for next year s officers were voted and approved and are as follows. President Pat Farrell Vice President Ray Markley Treasurer Vicki Markley Secretary Donna McGinnis New Business The next meeting will be at Bob s Burger & Brew in Marysville starting at 1 PM, Sat. January 20 th, 2018. Pat Farrell moved the meeting be adjourned. Meeting was adjourned at 1:45PM. Dave Ellis seconded it. Respectfully submitted, Elaine Ellis, Secretary January, 20, 2018 Meeting The January meeting will be at 1 pm at the Bob s Burger s and Brew in Tulalip (across I-5 from
Marysville, near the Walmart). The address is: 8822 Quil Ceda Pkwy, Tulalip, WA 98271 From the north on I-5 take exit 200, go right onto 88 th St, then right at the light at Quil Ceda Way, then left into parking lot. From the south on I-5 take exit 200, go left over the freeway on 88 th St, then right at the light at Quil Ceda Way, then left into the parking lot. Christmas Party, December 9 We are so thankful for the hospitality of the Akers for allowing us to host our Christmas party within their museum. Below is a shot of their Stanley Steamer. A couple of stragglers, Harold and Gayle Musolf. Tether cars and models, including a neat model of a Tucker automobile. A nice selection of brass whistles and other neat items on display.
New 4000 pound winch installed. Also has a motorcycle carrier. Approx. 10,000 miles on it. Always stored under cover (w/exception to last few weeks). Asking $5,200.00 *My towncar won't fit, which is why I'm selling this* Les Gitts 360-380-2317 or wnlag145@aol.com Porsches, porsches, everywhere! A nice selection of old outboards motors, early VW bugs, bicycles and race cars. Classifieds Haulage available... Seattle, SoCal and return. Jan 2018. Driving from north of Seattle to SoCal and returning the last week of Jan 2018. Extra room for vehicles, parts, etc. in our enclosed 24' extra high car trailer. Let me know if I can help. Super thanks. Steve Hammatt 360-661-6060 gsteve@hammatt.com For Sale: Running board tool box, large 17" long, 11" high, 8" deep, restored and in excellent condition. This is a perfect size for a larger touring or speedster project. $150.00. Howard Musolf 206-919-1949. For Sale: 2007 Interstate enclosed trailer- 7000lb rating with 7 foot door. Length: 20 inside (24' overall including tongue). Was the top of the line when I bought it new. Full sheeting inside and factory wired for 110 volt. 2018 Dues are Due Complete the registration form with any updates or changes, or just with the usual details, if that is all you can muster. Regardless, we need a completed form. Don t be stingy either, send us your money, all of it! We love money.
Western Gaslight 1 & 2 Cylinder Tulare Tour May 14 17, 2018 Sign Up Sheet The 2018 Western Gaslight One and Two cylinder tour will be held May 14-17 around rural Tulare County. Current membership in the HCCA is required to attend this tour. Current membership in the W. G. 1 & 2 Touring Register is appreciated but not required. To sign up, please return this form and a check for $50.00 made out to "Vic Groah". This deposit is refundable up to May 1, 2018. The deposit helps us plan for lunch arrangements, the ice-cream social and the farewell barbecue, so please sign up early. When we have a final cost for the event, we will let you know. Your contact information Name Address Names of Passengers Home phone Cell phone Email address Make, Model, and Year of Machine Insurance Carrier Policy # Please send your check and form to: Vic & Linda Groah 140 Ranch Acre Dr. Tulare, CA 93274-3315 Questions? Contact Vic at 559-686-6607 or vicgroah@gmail.com
2018 Fall TOUR COMMITTEE SIGN UP SHEET Donna M & Phyllis H Tour Bags: Stuff with tour books, windshield plaques, name tags, T shirts, ballot for people s choice, and anything else. Vicki Markley/Jo White? Registration table: (Needs list attendees with info about payment) Supplies for table: Scotch tape, black Sharpee, white out, scissors, paper, pen, blank 1 X 3 sticky labels. Pat & Merrily Farrell Parking team: Traffic cones, flagging tape, sign board, magic markers. Steve Schmidt? Photographer: Need images of each car attending, candid shots, etc. Banquet night video review of tour. Awards: Spirit of the tour person (picked by president and committee) People s Choice (box for ballots, voting papers in tour bag) Ladies Choice. Trouble Trophy (Steve Gordon now has it and see that it gets to the tour). Tour Chairman s choice. Hospitality room: Get small Dixie cups for trail mix, water, chips, dip, and puzzles. Open and close hospitality room. Banquet décor: Table center pieces, and how to give away. Vicki Markley Door Prizes: Vicki Markley will make two baskets to give away. Fred Cruger? T Shirts: Fix form for registration page. Vicki Markley/ Vicki Morgan Craft Night: Vicki Markley, Kalua. Vicki Morgan craft supplies: Needs potpourri, or lavender, a few scissors, needles & white thread. Ladies swap meet during craft event. Dave Ellis? Men s running board swap meet: During ladies craft night time slot. Joe and Vicki Morgan, Carolyn & Mike Martin Daily Tour leaders: Donna McGinnis Registration form: (Joe & Vicki will provide figures when budget is decided. Fred Cruger will do the layout of the registration page as needed. Silly Awards: Best dressed, longest wheel base, smallest car or? Road signs: (Vickie Markley said your club wants to make a few of them). Someone to make the signs. Someone to daily post the signs.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION YEAR 2018 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 EMAIL ADDRESS: @ Yes, correspondence by email 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, 21832 S.E. 245 th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038