July 2010 - Please go to

VOLUSIA REGION A.A.C.A.
JULY 2010
www.aaca.org/volusia
VOLUME 44 NUMBER 7
I hope all is well with everyone. June was a quiet month. The board meeting was held at John & Pat Meinelt’s
house in DeLand. Good food, great hot dogs & a good meeting. I’d like to remind everyone about our Booster
Club for members to make donations toward the fees for the Gaslight. Please be generous so we can keep this
important newsletter going. On June 26th, we went to Aberdeen home park. It was a very hot afternoon. About
a dozen cars were displayed, half of them by Volusia Region members. Some real beautiful cars and nice hot
rods too. After a while, we went inside the clubhouse for hot dogs/burgers, games, dancing & 50/50. I’d like to
mention that there’s no meeting or Gaslight in August, but Joan & I will host a special meeting at our house
August 19th for anyone interested in helping with the November 27th show. Call Joan or me if you’re planning
to come to that August 19th show meeting or the September 1st board meeting, also at our house. All have a
happy & safe summer. See you in September. Thanks, again everyone! Joe
The extraordinary style of Ned & Brenda Kraft’s 1962 Chrysler Crown Imperial, June 19th at
“Hot Rods on the Hill” at Hollyland Park in Holly Hill. Photos by Rick D’Louhy
At the July 15 general meeting, Rick’s Trivia Topic will be 50’s & 60’s cars’ fun model names
Monty Carlo needs to hear from anyone wanting to sell car parts at the Speedway in Nov .
Booster Club - Financial Supporters of The Gaslight
Thanks to these members who’ve made a financial contribution to offset costs of The Gaslight:
Monty Carlo - April 2010 / Ray & Adrianne Anderson - April 2010
Dave Evans - May 2010 / Ned & Brenda Kraft - June 2010
Warren & Adele Armstrong - July 2010 / Joe & Joan Beck - July 2010
VOLUSIA REGION A.A.C.A. 2010
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
A get well card has been sent to the following ladies:
PRESIDENT
Joe Beck 386-672-7762
[email protected]
VICE-PRESIDENT
Ned Kraft 386-677-0853
Please advise me of sunshine news Angie Schneider (386) 738-5562
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Dave Dornbach 386-672-8946
[email protected]
TREASURER
Dave Evans 386-673-2045
Adele Armstrong who’s been having a foot ailment. We wish her
well and encourage her to stay off her feet to promote healing.
Flo Strauss has a knee problem that we hope will be overcome.
Brenda Kraft has had hand surgery. No hand shakes at this time.
[email protected]
ONE YEAR DIRECTORS
Adele Armstrong 386-761-4483
Flo Strauss 386-428-3969
TWO YEAR DIRECTORS
Let’s all continue to think of Nadene Schantz who has
a serious health condition. Please keep her in your
prayers as she undergoes treatments.
John Robertson 386-736-4185
THANKS
Dick Brouillard 386-423-0617
TOUR DIRECTOR
If you can provide snacks for upcoming meetings,
call Flo Strauss at 428-3969 or sign up at the meeting.
John Meinelt 386-734-1912
WEBMASTER
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 - Min $100 fee gets a year of
a business card size ad in GASLIGHT
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]
DAYTONA AVE.
Daytona Avenue is
one block east of
Ridgewood Ave. (US
1). From I-95 take
the LPGA exit east
and Daytona Ave. is
one block east of
Ridgewood Ave., go
south on Daytona
Ave. and SICA Hall
will be on your left.
LPGA BLVD.
SICA
HALL
The AWARD WINNING GASLIGHT is
the newsletter of the Volusia Region
AACA and is printed on a monthly basis
with the exception of August.
DIRECTIONS TO OUR MEETING
HOLLY HILL
CITY HALL/POLICE STATION
THE VOLUSIA REGION AACA MEETS on
the third (3rd) Thursday of each month
(except August and December) at 7:30 p.m.
at SICA Hall, 1065 Daytona Ave., Holly
Hill, FL. Any changes will be announced in
the previous month’s GASLIGHT. Annual
club dues are $12 and requires membership
in the National AACA which is $35.
RIDGEWOOD AVE. (US 1)
Rick D’Louhy 386-672-1861 [email protected]
The following members have signed up to bring snacks for July:
Vera Becker, Flo Strauss, and Pat Meinelt.
Thanks as always to Norm Decker for sodas. Rick, Ed
NOVA RD
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
I-95
Norm Echelberry 386-677-9507
[email protected]
MASON 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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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES
6 Adele Armstrong & Rebecca Hewlett
8 Catherine Robertson
11 Gerald Woodard
12 Ken Smith & Sherry Clineman
15 Dennis Dunn
19 Dave Neubauer
20 Oliver Joyner
23 Edna Schumann
24 George Clineman
25 Pete Langlotz & Barb Evans
26 Betty Bochiardy; 27 George Bower
1 George & Sherry Clineman
2 Scott & Emily Kroeger
8 Bill & Vera Becker
11 Ed & Shirley Vensel
13 Leonard & Rhonda Krautheim
14 Bud & Andrea Pike
25Eric & Barb Evans; Dave & Linda Neubauer
28George & Sunny Bower 29John & Pat Meinelt
Monty Carlo shown below with Grandson Sawyer,
happy recipient of the pedal car Monty won at the
Volusia Region’s Lake Helen show April 24th.
JUNE 17th GENERAL MEETING
Meeting opened at 7:31 pm with the pledge to the
flag led by President Joe Beck. We welcomed Sam
Musgrove’s niece Katie. SUNSHINE: Angie
Schneider sent card to Henry Jones hospitalized in
Maine. Correct phone number for Ginny & Henry is
207-539-4279. Angie & Rick D’Louhy had spoken
with Nadene Schantz who is undergoing treatment.
VICE PRESIDENT: Ned Kraft spoke about June
19th “Hot Rods on Hill”. SECRETARY: Minutes
of June 2nd Board Meeting approved as published in
GASLIGHT..TREASURER: Dave Evans gave a
report and advised that another Booster Club contribution was made during May. DIRECTORS: Adele
Armstrong & Flo Strauss were present but had no
comments. TOUR DIRECTOR John Meinelt suggested donating $100 to the City of Lake Helen to
offset costs of fireworks July 3rd. Motion by Sam
Musgrove, seconded by Ned Kraft, unanimously approved.WEBMASTER Norm Echelberry said GASLIGHTS from April are now on website. Shirt designs to be considered. PRESIDENT: Joe Beck advised that a letter of thanks was received from the
Veterans in appreciation for the club’s $300 contribution. Also, the club received a letter of thanks from
Joe & Joan Beck’s granddaughter for her scholarship
funds. Joe advised he will chair the Nov. show. Mary
Ann Echelberry said she’ll handle insurance & City
of Ormond Beach coordination. Norm Decker agreed
to help. Joe said judging classes should be evaluated.
GASLIGHT EDITOR: Rick D’Louhy at the urging
of Dennis Dunn said regarding comment at June
board meeting he would explain in these minutes that
club doesn’t condone use of aviation fuel in roadgoing vehicles. Rick urged members to contribute
photos for GASLIGHT. At meeting’s end, Rick’s
trivia test was obscure car model names. Meeting
adjourned at 8:35 P.M. Dave Dornbach, Secretary
The Gaslight
FOR SALE
1953 Plymouth Cranbrook 2 dr sdn - in Chattanooga.
I-6, 3 spd manual w/od. Good driver with lots of mechanical & cosmetic work done since 1996. $5,950
[email protected] or call Ron at 423-322-0911
‘46 -’48 Plymouth parts for sale. Call Mary Ann
Echelberry 386-677-9507
1980 Corvette—maroon, cold ac, maroon interior,
many new parts, 350 engine, auto trans, good cond.,
99,000 mi.$8,500. John or Pat Meinelt 386-734-1912
1930’s Ford Wheels & Tires—Five 16 inch red powder coated wire wheels with four new 6:00 x 16 tires
including tubes and liners. $600 or best offer.
Lee Dodd 1785 Cowan Dr., Titusville 32796
321-269-3498 or [email protected]
1955 “Mysterion” fiberglass bodied California Custom Roadster powered by 239 inch flathead V8 with
twin carbs on Offenhauser intake with Offy heads.
Early Ford chassis. Great vintage sports car with
early wire wheels. Recently restored. Invited to and
shown at 2010 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.
Rick D’Louhy 386-672-1861 [email protected]
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Hot Rods on the Hill, Hollyland Park, Holly Hill—June 19th
The Aberdeen at Ormond Beach 50's Car Show and Dance
Several members displayed their cars including Ned Kraft with
his ‘62 Imperial, Scott Kroeger with his ‘70 Mustang Mach 1 and
David Evans with his beautiful ‘57 Chevy Bel Air convertible,
pictured below as shot on this really hot day by Rick D’Louhy
June 26th - The following members displayed their cars: David Evans,
Dave Dornbach, Joseph & Joan Beck, Vera & Bill Becker and Mary Ann
Echelberry. Arriving later were the Meinelts (John, Pat & Johnny) each
displaying their old cars. The food and dance were a lot of fun and we
even played some games....Fun was had by all who attended.
Coordinator, Mary Ann Echelberry Below photos from Norm Echelberry
Above: Dave Dornbach’s two-tone ‘56 Mercury Montclair Phaeton (4dr
hdtp) with a non-member’s ‘57 TBird, David Evans’ ‘57 Chevy, the ‘73
Dodge Dart of Mary Ann Echelberry, & Joe & Joan Beck’s ‘62 Impala SS
Above, Norm Echelberry captured Dave Dornbach, David Evans, Vera &
Bill Becker, Joan & Joe Beck & Mary Ann Echelberry wisely in the shade
Below, Mary Ann and her ‘73 Dodge Dart with Volusia Region AACA
emblem and two ‘50’s – attired Aberdeen residents having a good time
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BOARD MEETING MINUTES - July 7, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by President Joe Beck at the Holiday House Restaurant in Ormond Beach.
Besides host Dave Evans, others present included Joe & Joan Beck, Ned Kraft & Brenda, Norm Echelberry (& Mary Ann), Rick
D’Louhy, Dave Dornbach, Adele Armstrong (& Warren), Flo Strauss (& Harley), John Robertson (& Catherine). Director Dick
Brouillard was unable to attend.
Treasurer Dave Evans gave a budget report, noting expenses and revenue during June. President Joe Beck gave Dave Evans a bill
for Directors & Officers Liability Insurance from J.C. Taylor that Dave Evans will pay to extent this insurance. Dave Evans reported that he is attempting to secure significant sponsorship for the November Ormond Beach show.
Webmaster Norm Echelberry presented and got board approval for design of logos for front & back of new club shirts that will be
offered for sale at cost. Members at July meeting will have chance to order and pay for shirts. Prepayment needed before ordering.
Vice President Ned Kraft brought up future events that Rick D’Louhy agreed to add to the calendar of the July Gaslight. These
include the December 5 Christmas Party, December 12 Ormond Beach Holiday Tour of Homes. For both of these events, anyone
with any questions and all people planning to attend either should speak with Ned in person or by phone at 677-0853.
Even though in August there will be no board meeting or general meeting or Gaslight, several board members and officers discussed the need for a Thanksgiving weekend car show organizational meeting August 19th. It was agreed that anyone interested
in helping with the November show should attend this special meeting at the home of Joe & Joan Beck August 19th. Everyone
planning to attend should call Joe or Joan in advance at 672-7762. The September 1st Board Meeting will also be held at the
Beck’s home and everyone planning to attend that meeting should also call Joe or Joan in advance at 672-7762.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Dave Dornbach, Secretary
Wally & Angie Schneider with granddaughter
Julie Dellechiaie holding her scholarship
certificate from the Volusia Region AACA.
At right: 1930 Ruxton at Amelia Island, 2009
Thanks to
Tom’s Auto Repair
211 West Rich Ave, DeLand
(386) 734-4959
for Lake Helen show support
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DelTran Corp. Battery Tender
John Ford, General Mgr.
DeLand, Florida
386-736-7900 Ext. 231
Thanks to the
City of Lake Helen
Mayor and Commissioners
& City Staff for their support
making the April show successful
GARY YEOMANS FORD
1420 North Tomoka Farms Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
I-95 and LPGA Blvd. (Exit 87C)
Parts Department
Parts Direct (386) 253-6579  1-800-231-6172
PRECISION
AMERICAN PRODUCTS
BILL NOLAN
[email protected]
1740 C Langley Ave, Shop 386-738-7365
DeLand, FL 32724
Cell 775-450-6032
Fax 386-738-7366
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Also available online at:
www.aaca.org/volusia
JULY 15 General Meeting, Sica Hall, Holly Hill 7:30 Restaurant, Wilder Blvd., Daytona Beach. 4 - 8 pm
Contact Ned Kraft at 677-0853 if planning to attend.
AUG 19 Special Meeting for members interested in
helping with Nov. show. At Beck’s home at 7:00 pm. DEC 12 Ormond Bch Holiday Homes Tour. 1-6 pm
Drinks & dessert to be served. You must call Joe or
Contact Ned Kraft about showing car for comp admis
Joan Beck at 672-7762 if you plan to attend.
SEPT 1 Board Meeting at Beck’s home. You need to
call Joe or Joan at 672-7762 if you plan to attend.
Below: John & Pat Meinelt’s stylish ‘34 Olds F-34 4 door sedan
at New Smyrna Beach Canal St cruise June 12. Rick D’Louhy pic
OCT 22-24 3rd Ann. Daytona Beach Dream Cruise.
All years collector cars & trucks on display at special
venues throughout Daytona Beach with times / places
on www.DaytonaBeachDreamCruise.com Free for all
cars & public. Rick D’Louhy for info 386-672-1861
NOV 26-27 53rd annual Gaslight Parade & Car Show
at Ormond Beach “the Birthplace of Speed”
NOV 25-28 37th annual Turkey Run at the Speedway
DEC 5 Volusia Region Christmas Party at Clubhouse
EDITOR, RICK D’LOUHY
108 RIO PINAR DRIVE
ORMOND BEACH, FL. 32174
(386) 672-1861
VOLUSIA REGION A.A.C.A.
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