July 2012 - Antique Automobile Club of America www.aaca.org

VOLUSIA REGION A.A.C.A.
JULY 2012
www.aaca.org/volusia
VOLUME 46 NUMBER 7
I HOPE EVERYONE IS WELL.
A SUNSHINE REPORT PERSON IS STILL NEEDED. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT SOMEONE TAKES OVER THIS
JOB FOR MEMBERS THAT GET SICK AND/OR PASS ON. WE NEED SOMEONE TO INFORM THE CLUB MEMBERS, SEND OUT CARDS , ORDER STARS FOR PAST PRESIDENTS, ETC. MONEY SPENT ON CARDS AND
STAMPS ARE REIMBURSEABLE FROM THE TREASURER. PLEASE SEE JOE IF INTERESTED.
ONCE AGAIN NO ONE HAS COME FORWARD TO HELP ME FIND PEOPLE FOR THE UPCOMING POSITIONS
THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE BOARD IN NOVEMBER. WE NEED NEW OFFICERS AND BOARD PEOPLE.
THE CLUB CANNOT RUN BY ITSELF. SEE ME OR CALL ME AT 386 672-7762.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THERE IS NO MONTHLY MEETING IN AUGUST.
WE WILL NEED HELP FOR THE THANKSGIVING PARADE AND CAR SHOW IN NOVEMBER. SOME MEMBERS
HAVE ALREADY SIGNED UP READY TO HELP BUT WE NEED MORE PEOPLE TO ASSIST.
THE MORE HANDS WE HAVE THE LIGHTER THE WORK IS. MORE TO COME AT THE JULY MEETING. JOE
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Below are two ultra-rare mid-1930s V-16 Fleetwood Cadillacs at the 2012 Amelia Island Concours d’elegance.
At the left is a 1934 from New Jersey while the 1936 beauty on the right is from Michigan. Rick D’Louhy photos
Booster Club - 2012 “Gaslight” Financial Supporters
Thanks to these members who’ve made a financial contribution in 2012
to offset costs of producing and mailing our newsletter, “The Gaslight” :
Ray & Adrienne Anderson, Warren & Adele Armstrong,
George & Sunny Bower, Frank Diefenderfer , Dave Evans
Your financial support will be welcomed. Please consider joining this contributing group
- Contributors in 2012 will be acknowledged in every issue of The Gaslight this year -
VOLUSIA REGION A.A.C.A. 2012
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
Flo Strauss coordinates “Sunshine”
Activities. Please contact Flo if you’d
like to help her or take over this role.
PRESIDENT
Joe Beck 386-672-7762
People we are thinking of now are: Johnny Meinelt-John & Pat’s son
[email protected]
VICE-PRESIDENT
Ned Kraft 386-677-0853
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Rick D’Louhy 386-672-1861 [email protected]
is recovering after surgery on his foot following a motorcycle wreck.
Harry Van Iderstine is recuperating at Port Orange Nursing & Rehab,
5600 Victoria Gardens Blvd., Port Orange 32127 Rm 156. Send a card.
To speak with Harry by phone, call only after 3:00 pm to 386-760-7773.
TREASURER
Dick Brouillard 386-423-0617
Flo Strauss 386-428-3969
TOUR DIRECTOR
John Meinelt 386-734-1912
WEBMASTER
Norm Echelberry 386-677-9507
[email protected]
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Rick D’Louhy 386-672-1861 [email protected]
THE VOLUSIA REGION AACA MEETS on
the 3rd Thursday each month (except Aug.
and Dec.) at 7:30 p.m. at Creative Arts Café
at Blake Park in Lake Helen in a room adjacent to the restaurant. See map at right for
location at 493 S. Lakeview Dr. Annual club
dues are $15 and requires membership in the
National AACA which costs $35 per year.
The AWARD WINNING GASLIGHT is
the newsletter of the Volusia Region
AACA and is printed on a monthly basis
with the exception of August.
GASLIGHT DEADLINE: All materials
for the Gaslight MUST BE SUBMITTED
by the monthly board of directors meeting.
CLASSIFIED ADS:
Individuals-2 months free to club members
Non-members-$5.00 / mon (2 month min)
Business Ads - $25 a month with a 2 month
minimum (business card size). See editor
Sponsor Ads - You’ll receive sponsorship
perks for various contributions. Ask editor.
THANKS for SNACKS
If you can provide snacks for upcoming meetings,
Call Flo Strauss at (386) 428-3969 or sign up at a meeting.
Thanks to the following people who’ve indicated they’ll be
bringing snacks to the July 19th general meeting:
Angie Schneider, Flo Strauss, Joan Beck & Adele Armstrong. Thanks to
John Meinelt for sodas and to Bud & Andrea Pike for coffee.
DIRECTIONS TO OUR MEETING
Blake Park in Lake
Helen is on the east side
of S. Lakeview Dr.,
several blocks south of
Main St. & just north of
Ohio Av. From I-4’s
Lake Helen Exit 116,
head on Main St to
right on Lakeview to
Blake Park on left
where Volusia Region
holds its April car show
MAIN STREET
I-4 EXIT 116
VAACA WEBMASTER
Norm Echelberry is webmaster of
the Volusia Region’s award winning
website www.aaca.org/volusia. If
you have something for the web
page, contact Norm at 386-677-9507 or
[email protected]
PLEASANT ST
Bud Pike 386-677-9153
TWO YEAR DIRECTORS
100% original. Rebuilt 6 cylinder motor. Wood spoke wheels.
Walnut steering wheel. REO-made trunk. For more info about
this really nice, rare antique, call Dick Brouillard 386-689-6954
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BLAKE PARK
Bill Becker 386-304-7283
FOR SALE: 1927 REO Wolverine 2 dr sdn Brougham.
S. LAKEVIEW DR
[email protected]
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Dave Evans 386-673-2045
ONE YEAR DIRECTORS
OHIO AVE.
VAACA MEMBERSHIP
Flo Strauss is membership chairman
and is available to answer questions
and assist you with joining the Volusia
Region and the national AACA. Flo
can be reached at 386-428-3969
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Letters should be 600 words or less, handwritten or typed and signed with address and
telephone number. Editor reserves the right to edit or reject any letter. Articles submitted must have sources and dates
included. Copyrighted materials cannot be reprinted. Members are encouraged to submit write-ups of events or special autorelated information. Email to [email protected] or mail to Rick D’Louhy, 108 Rio Pinar Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
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JUNE 21st GENERAL MEETING
Meeting opened at 7:30 pm at the Creative Arts Café,
at Blake Park in Lake Helen with pledge to flag led by
President Joe Beck. Webmaster Norm Echelberry and
Secretary/Newsletter Editor Rick D’Louhy were unable to attend. SUNSHINE: Flo Strauss reported that
our club’s former President Ron Sautter died June
10th and memorial service will be June 27th at Spruce
Creek Fly-In. Flo encouraged our members to bring
antique cars and donate to South East Volusia Humane
Society. We’re giving a star to Ron’s widow Dawn.
VICE PRES: Ned Kraft advised that he has dash
plaques from our April show if anyone is interested. .
TREASURER: Dave Evans reported on revenues and
expenditures during May. PRESIDENT: On behalf
of the Secretary, Joe Beck asked for and secured
unanimous approval of the minutes of the May 17th
general meeting as printed in the June Gaslight. Joe
advised that the next Board meeting will be Thurs.,
July 5th at the River Grille in Ormond Beach. Joe also
passed around a sign-up sheet for volunteers for our
parade Nov. 23rd and Fortunato Park show Nov 24th
in Ormond Beach. Joe thanked the following people
for bringing snacks: Angie Schneider, Peg Musgrove,
Joan Beck, Flo Strauss and Vera Becker.
DIRECTORS: Bill Becker - Had his wife Vera discuss three choices for our Christmas party at the Palmetto Club: roast beef, chicken, or pangasius fish
(white & flaky). All prices are $23.50. Other directors
had no comments. TOUR DIRECTOR: John Meinelt
said 3,000 cars were on the Hot Rod Power Tour that
started in Michigan and went west approx. 4,000
miles. Meeting adjourned 8:31 pm. Rick D’Louhy,
Secretary. (these minutes prepared from meeting notes
taken by Joan Beck—Thanks Joan)
FOR SALE: YANMAR 60” Finish Mower (Deck)
( Pulled by your tractor with 3 point hitch & PTO ).
Good condition. $750. For more information, call
Dave Dornbach 386-672-8946
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VOLUSIA REGION JULY BIRTHDAYS
13 Harry Van Iderstine
17 Peg Musgrove
18 Barbara Parsons
20 Scott Kroeger
23 Adrienne Anderson
24 Sunny Bower
26 Mary Ann Echelberry
28 Bill Anderson
VOLUSIA REGION AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
2 Frank Covart
6 Adele Armstrong & Carol Morrow
8 Catherine Robertson
11 Gerald Woodard
12 Sherry Clineman & Ken Smith
15 Dennis Dunn
23 Edna Schumann
24 George Clineman
25 Pete Langlotz
26 Betty Bochiardy
27 George Bower
31 Carol Ludwin
VOLUSIA REGION ANNIVERSARIES
July 3 John & Catherine Robertson
July 4 Gene & Joani Rosekelly
July 12 Mike & Anne Gardner
July 21 Bill & Lane Anderson
July 22 Rick & Lynn D’Louhy
August 1 George & Sherry Clineman
August 2 Scott & Emily Kroeger
August 8 Bill & Vera Becker
August 11 Ed & Shirley Vensel
August 13 Leonard & Rhonda Krautheim
August 14 Bud & Andrea Pike
August 15 John & Barbara Parsons
FOR SALE:
‘56 Mercury Montclair Phaeton
4 dr hardtop. 312 Y-block V8, automatic, 57,847
original miles, original interior looks like new,
nicely repainted with re-chromed bumpers.
Fabulous looking. Runs well. $26,500 For more
information, call Dave Dornbach 386-672-8946
Twenty-two people participated in the Volusia Region picnic June 2nd nicely hosted at Wally & Angie Schneider’s
DeLand home. Rick D’Louhy shot all photos on this page except the top group shot snapped by Peg Musgrove.
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BOARD MEETING MINUTES - July 5, 2012
This meeting was held Thurs., July 5th because the first Wed. of the month fell on the 4th of July. It was called to order at 7:40
pm by President Joe Beck at the Tomoka Grille in Ormond Beach. Those in attendance in addition to Joe Beck (& Joan) were Flo
Strauss (& Harley), Dave Evans, Norm Echelberry (& Mary Ann) and Rick D’Louhy. Vice President Ned Kraft, Tour Director
John Meinelt and Directors Bill Becker and Dick Brouillard could not attend. Non-board members in attendance were Dave Dornbach, Warren & Adele Armstrong, and Scott & Emily Kroeger.
Flo Strauss’s Sunshine Report mentioned that she delivered our club’s “Star” to Dawn Sautter, at the memorial service June 27th
for Ron Sautter, our club president in 2006 & 2007, who passed away June 10th. Besides Flo & Harley Strauss attending the service, several other club members.were also there. Flo advised that Johnny Meinelt has had surgery following a serious foot injury.
Treasurer Dave Evans reported on revenues and expenditures in June. He also discussed a situation regarding national dues of a
particular member that he’s working to resolve. During Rick D’Louhy’s Secretary report, following motion by Dave Evans seconded by Bud Pike, minutes of the June 6th Board Meeting as printed in the June Gaslight were unanimously approved.
Webmaster Norm Echelberry advised that he will not be serving in that capacity next year. President Joe Beck then summarized
the positions we now know need to be filled for 2013: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Webmaster. Joe said while some
members on occasions offer to help, no one is coming forward to express willingness to serve in any of our club’s leadership positions, and he cautioned that the future of our club after Jan. 1, 2013 will be in jeopardy unless these positions can be filled. At this
point, Emily Kroeger, who has previously served as club Treasurer, indicated that she is potentially willing to help next year but
cautioned that her schedule doesn’t permit her to attend many of our meetings. Scott Kroeger advised that in another club, officers get their national dues paid by the local club. Joe Beck indicated that this concept will be considered by our club as an incentive to get people to serve. Joe Beck will be contacting club members in September to determine who may be interested in serving. Bud Pike and Flo Strauss had no Directors reports.
Our November event was then discussed. Joe Beck advised that he and Joan will not be able to be at our parade and show this
year but they’ll do as much as they can to help before the event. Joe then asked Dave Evans and Mary Ann Echelberry if they’ll
secure necessary permits from the City of Ormond Beach. Dave and Mary Ann agreed to handle this. Regarding a theme car for
our November event, a terrific car was discussed and the owner will be contacted by Joe Beck to see if the car will be available.
It was mentioned that the Creative Arts Café will be closed during our July 19th and Sept. 20th general meetings but the room
where we gather will be opened for us those evenings. Bud and Andrea Pike will bring coffee those nights.
There will be no board meeting or regular meeting or Gaslight in August. It was confirmed that the next board meeting will be
Sept. 5th at the home of Flo & Harley Strauss in Edgewater. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm. Rick D’Louhy, Secretary
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IN MEMORIAM
James “Ron” Sautter, 70, passed away June 10th. He was President of the Volusia Region
AACA in 2006 and 2007. Ron and his wife Dawn moved to the Spruce Creek Fly-In in 1994
from California. Ron worked and retired as an Air Traffic Control Specialist. He enjoyed flying, boating, fishing, and his antique cars. He and Dawn had no children but truly loved their
two dogs. A celebration of Ron’s life was held June 27th. Donations are requested to the
South East Volusia Humane Society.
McKinnon & McKinnon
Attorneys at Law, P.A.
595 W. Granada Blvd. Suite A
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 677- 3431
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386-736-7900 Ext. 231
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Also available online at:
www.aaca.org/volusia
JULY 19 General Meeting, 7:30 pm at Blake Park,
493 S. Lakeview Dr., Lake Helen (in restaurant bldg.)
Top: ’35 Nash Ambassador 8, Bottom: ‘34 Studebaker Commander Landcruiser
Top: ’23 McFarlan 154 Twin-Valve Six (studio car used by Fatty Arbuckle)
Bottom : ’53 Cadillac Series 62 (one of only two with this style Ghia body)
Pics on this page at 2012 Amelia Island Concours d’elegance by Rick D’Louhy
EDITOR, RICK D’LOUHY
108 RIO PINAR DRIVE
ORMOND BEACH, FL. 32174
(386) 672-1861
VOLUSIA REGION A.A.C.A.
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
JULY 2012