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November 2013, Volume 15, Issue 11
Editors:
John & Ruth Ann Ronchetti
1025 Pine Knolls Rd.
Kernersville, NC 27284
Phone: (336) 996-5125
Fax:
(336) 996-5253
E-Mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
November Meeting – Olympic Restaurant – Kernersville
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AACA’s Old Salem Chapter monthly meeting will be Tuesday, Nov 19 at The Olympic Restaurant,
1541 W. Mountain St., in Kernersville. Dinner starts at 6:00 PM and the business part of the meeting
will start at 7:00 PM. Don’t forget to invite and/or bring your antique/classic vehicle friend(s) with you
for a fun evening! See ‘ya Tuesday for some great food, fun, and fellowship!
Message from the President
Here we are in November and nearing the end of another year! It is hard to believe. I always think
of the change from Daylight Savings Time back to regular time as the beginning of winter. It has
been an adjustment these past few days to get used to the darkness coming so early in the evening.
Special Interest Articles:
November Meeting at
Olympic Restaurant
Message from the President
Car Events Schedule
Personal Notes
Birthdays & Anniversaries
With Much Sadness
Welcome New Members
Thought for the Month
Pictures
OSC Outing to Sparta
It's Beginning to Look a Lot
Like Christmas
Most Important Person in
AACA
Shirt Info & Order Forms
A Word from Our Sponsors
The cruise-ins are coming to an end, but there are still activities to keep us engaged in our hobby.
We were sorry to miss the Walnut Cove/Priddy’s Store outing at the end of October. I hope that
all who were able to go had a wonderful time. Brenda and I are hoping that we can find a day soon
when we can make the same visits as we have never stopped in Walnut Cove or been to Priddy’s
Store. We’re looking forward to the Sparta outing this coming Saturday.
I picked up my grille for the ’37 Pontiac and after careful examination in my garage, I found that
one piece will need to go back to Advanced Plating in Nashville for further work. Nobody ever
said this hobby was easy!
Later this month, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. I hope that you will have an opportunity to
be with your families. If any of you are planning to travel or have family traveling, I hope for safe
travel.
We were saddened to lose another OSC member and friend when Bob Hardy passed away on
October 22nd. Bob was a faithful club member, almost always present at our monthly meetings.
We will miss his wisdom and friendship. Please continue to keep Pat and her family in your
prayers.
Our next meeting is November 19th at the Olympic Restaurant. I hope that, if possible, you will be
in attendance as we will be electing officers. Please remember that nominations from the floor will
be received in addition to those nominated by the Executive Board. Please plan on eating at 6:00
and we will begin our business meeting promptly at 7:00 PM.
Happy Thanksgiving!
On the Web:
National:
www.AACA.org
NC Region:
www.ncregionaaca.com/region/
Old Salem Chapter:
www.ncregionaaca.com/oldsalem
OSC Facebook:
www.facebook.com/
Old.Salem.AACA
Don’t forget …
Bring PASTA & SAUCE for Second Harvest
AND ALUMINUM CANS to our meeting!
Also … bring your OLD CAR MAGAZINES, too,
for the prison ministry collection!
Throw the ALUMINUM CANS and CAR MAGAZINES in the back of John
Ronchetti’s “Petty blue” El Camino before you come in … and bring the FOOD
DONATIONS inside with you! THANKS!
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Car Events Schedule – Mark your Calendar!
(There isn't much going on locally, so I've put in some from the area, in case you just need some place to go. Ed.)
Nov 16
Spencer Classic Car Cruise In, 418 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer, NC, 3 – 8 pm
Nov 17
Concord Capt. Galley Seafood Shack Cruise In, 290 Copperfield Blvd, Concord, 4 – 6 pm
Nov 19
OSC Monthly Meeting, Olympic Restaurant, 1541 W. Mountain St., K'ville, 6 pm
Nov 21
Let's Talk Cars, 1628 S. Main St., Kagan's Furniture, High Point, 5 – 9 pm
Nov 22
Oakboro Cruise In & Burnout, 109 N. Main St., Oakboro NC, 5 – 11 PM
Nov 24
Nov 26
Marlows BBQ & Seafood Cruise In, 2030 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC, 5 – 9 pm
Nov 29-30
Ormond Beach, FL - Volusia Region AACA 56th Gaslight Parade & antique car show
Dec 1
Dec 3
Dec 5
Dec 7
Elitestangs presents "Joy for Toys", Crescent Ford, 100 Old Winston Rd., HP, 8 am – 4 pm
Dec 8
Dec 10
Dec 12
Dec 15
Dec 19
Dec 22
Personal Notes
We extend our sympathy to Pat Hardy and family on the passing of our member and friend Bob.
Please continue to keep Joan Watson (and Charlie) in your thoughts and prayers, as Joan continues
receiving chemotherapy.
Please keep Alma Alley (and James) on your prayer list. Alma was hospitalized for a few days.
Please keep James Alley (and Alma) on your prayer list. James had an episode while waiting for Alma
to be released from the hospital and he was kept overnight.
Please continue to keep Leo Baker (and Pat) in your thoughts and prayers, as he continues with surgery
and tests.
Jim Quick – November 4th
Connie Powell – November 7th
Bart Collins – November 8th
Jim Taylor – November 10th
Richie Powers – November 17th
 Lib & Joe Mabe – November 19th
 Alma & James Alley -- November 24th
 Pam & George Frye -- November 25th
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With Much Sadness …
On October 22, 2013, our Old Salem Chapter lost a wonderful man,
Mr. Robert M. Hardy, from complications after surgery on a brain
bleed. He was one of our Old Salem Chapter's treasures: a dear
sweet man and who many of you may not know, he was a member of
the team that put the first man on the moon on July 20, 1969. Isn't
that something?!
For 32 years, Robert "Bob" designed and developed many firsts in
high-tech systems, which included the NASA Saturn Apollo Space
Program. He holds five patents and spent 29 years working in various positions within General Electric.
After he retired as a professional engineer, he then counseled small business owners and managers for 12
years with SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives), serving as chair of the Albany, NY, chapter for
two years.
Robert was also a life member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. He conducted Western
business seminars in Russia, Ukraine, and China. Robert was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Uzhgrod
(Ukraine) National University. Living in Winston-Salem, he served on the board of the International Sister
Cities Program of Winston-Salem. He also had an official book published called "The Boss Is In."
Robert is survived by his wife, Pat, of 57.5 years, our Old Salem Chapter 2013 secretary. He is also
survived by a son, Keith and wife Sondra, of Houston, TX; a daughter, Juliet of Milton, NC; and four
grandchildren and three step grandchildren. Another daughter, Laurie, predeceased him.
As a member of our Chapter, he took great pride in our club and his antique cars, especially his neat old
1948 Packard Woody which he just had some restoration work done on it this past winter, and he and wife
Pat's 1980 El Camino. Robert "Bob" has left us a void and will certainly be missed by many; he was a great
thinker and always made us aware of the correct way to handle things. God bless you, Bob!
Welcome New Members
Pat & Andy Stevenson - July
Joe Lewis - September
Helen & Steve Nason - September
Sally & Nelson Wilson - September
Linda & Bart Collins - October
Victoria & Chris Johansson - October
Lynn & Johnnie Hayes - October
Donna & Noel Sheffield - November
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH
Success Will Always Kiss Your Feet If You Learn The Art Of Tongue Management…
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NC Region Fall Meet at Spencer Transportation Museum
Saturday October 19
Battle of the Bowls Chicken Stew Cook Off, Kernersville
Saturday October 19
OSC Outing - Walnut Cove - Priddy's General Store, Danbury
Saturday October 26
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Spring Theater Grand Opening Autumn Festival, Pfafftown
Tuesday October 29
Persimmon Festival, Colfax
Saturday November 2
Clemmons Village Assisted Living, Clemmons
November 6
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UNCSA Movie Shoot, Winston -Salem
Sunday November 3
UNCSA Movie Shoot, Yadkinville
Monday November 4
UNCSA Movie Shoot, Winston-Salem
Sunday November 10
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OLD SALEM CHAPTER OUTING TO SPARTA
By Brenda Hockaday
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Saturday morning, November 9 was the coldest of the season so far. There was a heavy frost and the
temperature was around 28 degrees. BUT, the sun was shining as a group of OSC members met at 8:30 AM
at Sheetz in Yadkinville to begin an outing to Sparta, planned by member, Jimmy Hailey. By the time other
members gathered with us in Sparta, there were 26 of us, including 3 guests.
We headed north on Highway 421 with Jimmy and Pat Hailey leading in their ’36 Studebaker. As we
meandered up the mountain via Highways 77 and 21, we were impressed by the speed of the Studebaker up
the steep mountain.
The first stop we made in Sparta was at TruLine Truss. We were met by
Jimmy’s friend Brad Bedsaul who welcomed us and began a tour of his
business. TruLine was started in 1993. They build customized trusses
for homes, apartment buildings, garages, churches, etc. Currently they
have 70 employees. The trusses are
made from yellow pine which comes
from NC, GA and SC. Several of us
commented about the fragrance of the
lumber as we entered the building.
Most of TruLine’s sales are within a 150 mile radius. The process of
building the trusses is very automated. I think we were all surprised at
the sophistication of the computerized system that is used. We viewed
the larger facility that produces roof trusses. A smaller building houses
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the floor truss production. Before we left the building to walk outside to view a finished product, we were
joined by Brad’s father, Clint Bedsaul. Brad describes Clint as the visionary who chose to add TruLine
Truss to the other family business interests.
Our next stop was Brad’s garage located very close to the business and
his home. What a GARAGE! Besides some beautiful automobiles,
mostly Camaros, was Brad’s # 41 Race Car from his racing days with
Jimmy Hailey. One corner contains a reproduction of a 1950’s soda
fountain.
After leaving Brad’s garage we drove
to the former building of the
Alleghany Chevrolet Dealership which was once another Bedsaul family
business. The building is now a storage room for other vintage
automobiles owned by the family.
Our next stop was Clint’s place. We
drove up a long winding road, lined
with Mountain Laurel, to Clint’s home
and garages. What a treat ! The garage houses some beautiful
automobiles as well as many pieces of barber shop memorabilia, gasoline
pumps and signs. And we didn’t have to look too hard to find the Blues
Brothers!
Just when we had seen it all, we were invited to another building on
Clint’s property where we had a pizza lunch complete with Krispy Kreme Donuts! The main floor of this
building looked like a 1950’s soda shop, complete with booths, counter with stools, pool table and a phone
booth. On the same floor is a garage with a beautiful red ’61 Chevy Impala. Once again, the walls were
complete with more beautiful vintage signs.
Upstairs is a theater room, complete with comfortable chairs, a popcorn
machine and a very large screen television. The basement is part garage
and comfortable sitting room that Clint says he uses a lot as he is trying
to slow down these days.
We all felt right at home with these great people. It was an interesting
day, full of information and surprises. Best of all, we made some new
friends. Thanks, Jimmy, for a great day!
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It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas …
Christmas is just around the corner, folks, and we have some fun things lined up to
"get you in the mood" to enjoy the Christmas season. We certainly hope you will be
able to join us for some of these activities to celebrate the season!
11/30 Saturday, Midway Christmas Parade -- Please decorate your cars with something Christmassy. The
line-up for this is 11:00-12:00, with the parade starting at 1:00 pm. The line-up will be at Gum Tree
Road off Hwy. 52 in Midway at the nursery. As before, after the parade is over, we will have a late
lunch at Little Italy, 5746 Old US Hwy. 52 in Welcome, "just down the road a piece" from where we
finish the parade.
12/7
Saturday, King Christmas Parade, 2:00 pm. I have not put this info in here because they are
requesting a $15 registration fee per vehicle, needing to be registered by 11/18.
12/7
Saturday, Walkertown Christmas Parade, Main St., Walkertown, 1:00 pm. Details to follow.
12/7
Saturday, "Joys for Toys" All Car Show -- Benefiting Helping Hands Ministries. Crescent Ford, 100
Old Winston Rd., High Point, NC 27265, 8 am to 4 pm. Gift donations in lieu of Registration Fee,
monetary or otherwise.
12/8
Sunday, Kernersville Christmas Parade -- Please decorate your cars with something Christmassy.
The line-up will be 1:30 pm at the Graves Street parking lot behind the Rancho Restaurant across
from Parks Chevrolet in Kernersville, same place we were last year. Some members of the
Thunderbird Club will also be joining us again this year. Parade begins at 2:30 pm.
12/14 Saturday, Martinsville Speedway's 17th Annual Toy Drive, 340 Speedway Road, Ridgeway, VA
24148, 10 am to 2 pm. Those donating a toy or a $10 donation will be able to drive their personal
vehicle around the track led by a Pace Car. Also, for a $50 donation to the toy drive, you will be
able to ride along in a real Sprint Cup car in full racing gear driven by Martinsville Speedway Clay
Campbell, who has raced stock cars for more than two decades. All the toys and monetary donations
will go to the Grace Network which will distribute toys to families in need for Christmas.
12/14 Saturday evening, Fox8 Christmas Concert, Joel Coliseum, 2825 University Pkwy., Winston-Salem,
7:00 pm. Admission: Canned Goods Donation for Second Harvest Food Bank.
12/21 Saturday evening, Korner's Folly Candlelight Self-Guided Tour, 423 S. Main Street, Kernersville,
NC, 6 to 9 pm. Admission: Adults $10, Children (6-18) $6. Advance reservations are not
necessary. This event features self-guided tours of this beautifully decorated house; all 22 rooms
whimsically decorated. We will meet for dinner beforehand at a local eatery, yet to be determined.
Any suggestions?
12/22 Sunday, OSC's Christmas Party, Pine Brook Country Club, 5475 Germanton Road, Winston-Salem,
NC, 1 to 4 pm. To participate in Christmas gift exchange, please bring a minimum $10 wrapped gift
per person. PRE-PAY to treasurer, Brenda Hockaday.
12/24 Tuesday evening, Ronchetti Christmas Open House, 1025 Pine Knolls Road, Kernersville,
5 pm until. Bring appetizer/dessert to share and/or BYOB.
December 25th … "MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!"
12/28 Saturday evening, Danny Crouse & Friends Holiday Show at The Royal House, 703 E. Mountain
Street, Kernersville, NC. Doors open 5:30 pm/Meal 6:00 pm/2-hour Show following. $32/person.
Reservations through Ruth Ann Ronchetti.
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The Most Important Person in AACA
By Tom Cox, AACA Presiden
Having first joined AACA at thirteen, I have worked in a lot of capacities within my own Regions, and have
experienced a lot of great events through the hard work of many others. As we know, any organization is
only as good as the sum of its parts. In AACA those parts are people who volunteer their time, effort, and
personal resources for the enjoyment of others, and I suspect for a bit of self satisfaction,... but who amongst
them is the most important to our club?
We love our shows and tours in AACA whether they are local or national. All of these events require a lot of
dedication and planning. Planning routes to drive as well as the all important places to eat and sleep are both
important and time consuming. Those who plan them have often been through the entire experience several
times before the rest of us ever arrive. The shows require trailer parking, judges, a nice show field, awards
dinners, and awards. There are usually committees that work weeks if not years to make sure all of it goes
off to our satisfaction and enjoyment. We wouldn’t have an AACA experience were it not for these
members.
Ah, and then there is judging and all we learn about authenticity in preserving our original cars and correctly
restoring our projects. AACA judges are the back bone of our efforts to be good conservators of our
vehicular history. These guys and gals spend years honing their skills and building their knowledge. We
could hardly get along without the roadmap they provide.
There’s also all of those folks who often work on all the Region and Chapter Boards of Directors. Everyone
from Presidents to Club Secretaries often take care of the necessary background drudge work that a lot of us
would love to avoid. I cannot think of ever hearing of a Club Secretaries award, but without them we
wouldn’t be able to keep track of what we’ve done and where we are going. The same can be said for all of
those who volunteer at this level. They are the lubricant that keeps the clubs going.
We all love getting our newsletters and checking out our websites. Seeing what our friends are up to when
snow is on the ground, and searching for the next part or project can be done in the comfort of home through
the newsletter and website. Those great pictures of all our friends and cars as well as the calendar to let us
know where to go and when, not to mention countless articles for our edification and enjoyment come to us
through the efforts of newsletter editors and webmasters. They are unquestionably the glue that holds our
club together by keeping us connected.
Throughout this year as National President, I’ve met hundreds of our volunteers. They work long hours
without pay and often without the recognition they richly deserve. Who amongst them is the most
important? I can tell you that our club would not exist if any of them weren’t there. There would be no
monthly smorgasbord meetings, local events, or national shows, or tours, and no direction for our club, and
no information to share. I hope we can all think about this for at least a moment. Any of these people could
easily be the most important person in AACA. I hope you will do what you can to thank them, and more
importantly think of how you can help them. After all, we are a family, and families help each other.
P.S. I have a soft spot for all those editors and web masters. I know from experience that material is often
hard to come by. Take a moment to write something or send something in to them. It will make their lives
easier and your Regions and Chapters stronger!
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GREAT NEWS -- WE CAN GET THE AQUA SHIRTS AGAIN!
The price of the shirts will be $28 each, long or short sleeve. Jackets will be $41 and caps are $12. Order
sheets follow. Contact Joe Huygens to order shirts, etc.
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And Now a Word from Our Sponsors…
Your ad can be seen here too!
Your ad will appear in our newsletter and will be included on
our web site too!
Contact any member of the Old Salem Chapter for Details.
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