AMCA Florida Chapters "TURKEY RIDE"

April 20, 2015
Hello to All,
Just a few quick bits of info that need to be mentioned:
Thanks to all of you Sunshiners that made it to Deland on Sunday
April 19th. We had 22 bikes make the ride and attend the spring
meeting.
Your 2015 membership cards have been printed and laminated
and will be mailed out shortly. If you have NOT paid your dues
please send in your monies and the cards wills come shortly after
payment has been made.
Postcards for the 2016 Sunshine meet will be sent out to the
participants in mid August. The web page will also be updated
during the same time period.
The Sunshine “Biketober Fest” meeting and ride will be held on
Saturday October 17, 2015. More information will be made
available as soon as all of the plans are finalized.
Hello Sunshiners,
April 19, 2015 Spring Vintage Motorcycle Run and
Meeting
For your information:
As per the memberships request we are going to change
things up a bit for our spring meeting!
We will be starting and ending our ride at:
OB’s Restaurant and Lounge
1752 North Woodland Blvd.
Deland, FL
There is plenty of parking for those of you that want to trailer in and then ride.
We have planned a “NEW” ride for you all that will meander through Volusia and Lake
Counties. The total ride is 75 miles. We will be stopping for lunch at the Blackwater
Inn 55716 Front Street Astor, where we will also have our meeting.
Luncheon is:...........................$15.00 per person
RSVP is requested!!!!
At this point we are approximately 25 mile into the ride. For those that choose to leave
please feel free to. For those that wish to press on – WE GO!!!!
The next stop (25 miles +/-) will be at the Pirates Cove in beautiful Paisley (don’t blink
or you will miss it).
From Paisley to our starting point in Deland it will be another 25 mile +/- ride to finish
up the day.
KICKSTANDS UP AT 10:30 AM APRIL 19, 2015
PLEASE HAVE A FULL TANK OF GAS AND YOUR OIL TOPPED OFF PRIOR TO DEPATURE.
LUNCH AT NOON FOLLOWED BY THE MEETING
A CHASE VEHICLE WITH A TWO BIKE CAPACITY WILL BE FOLLOWING THE GROUP AS CELL
PHONE COVERAGE IN THESE AREAS IS TERRIBLE.
We share comfort in knowing
Tim Roberts is no longer
suffering.
We send thoughts of
sympathy and support to his
family and friends as they
begin their journey without Tim.
Funeral services March 21, 2015
Gathering at 2:00 PM
Service at 3:00 PM
Fred Hunter Funeral Home
2401 S University Drive
Davie, FL
Donations can be made in Tim’s name to the
National Parks Service
We would like to thank ALL of the people that
attended the 2015 Sunshine National!
A special thanks to the members that went out of their
way (we all know who you are) for your dedication to the
club and your friends!
Without YOU none of this could have taken place!
We had a record year of attendance for 2015, by the
public and by member vendors.
Yes, we had some rain, cold and very warm afternoons –
but hey it’s Florida in the spring time – live with it.
Antique motorcycle judging was held on Saturday
afternoon with 48 bikes being scrutinized by a field of
AMCA officials.
Attendance for the seafood boil was over 200 people
and NO one went away hungry!
Thanks for attending the 2015 AMCA Sunshine National!
SEE YOU IN 2016!!!!
May you savor the gentle spirit of this holiday season!
Merry Christmas
and
Happy New Year
BIKETOBERFEST 2014
October 18, 2014
Join us for the Sunshine Chapter Antique Motorcycle ride on
some of the central Florida east coast back roads.
Gray Beards Cycle Barn 4700 US Hwy 1 Mims, Fl
Registration opens at 10:00 AM.
Kick stands up at 11:00 AM.
Returning to Gray Beard’s for a BBQ lunch for all members that attend.
Sunshine member’s meeting to follow the lunch.
AMCA Florida Chapters
"TURKEY RIDE"
November 21 and 22, 2014
TRAVELODGE SUITES OKEECHOBEE 1527 US Highway 441 SE, Okeechobee, FL 34974-7207
Special hotel rates - call 863-824-3431 to reserve a room mention SUNSHINE CHAPTER.
Friday night’s dinner location to be determined soon.
Saturday - Full tank of gas and stands up at 10:00 AM.
BBQ Lunch for $10.00 per head catered by Sonny's.
Served at Swindle's Farm Museum.
2014 SUNSHINE CHAPTER SPRING MEETING
Sunday 5/11/14
Meet at J&P M/C Ormond at 9:00 AM.
KSU at 10:30 for a VINTAGE ride ending at Iron Horse Saloon.
Lunch, meeting and trophies to be held after the ride.
If you can’t make the ride meet at Iron Horse as soon as you can!
THANKS
FOR ATTENDING THE
SUNSHINE NATIONAL !
Watch your email and snail
mail boxes for information on
2015.
Antique motorcycling has lost one of its greatest practitioners today, October 19,
2013. I have met many people in my life so far, some fly in as light as a butterfly and
fly away in a very short span of time, some ride into your life and ride beside you
forever. Gene and I hit it off like we were old army buddies meeting after not seeing
each other for decades, I just felt like I knew him forever the first time we met and
even though I was new to the antique motorcycle world he treated me like I was an
old pro. I only got to go to 3 AMCA National Chapter Meets and he was always there,
2 Sunshine Chapter Meets 1 in Eustis, 1 in Daytona and 1 Blackhawk Chapter Meet in
Davenport, Iowa where Gene, JoAnn and myself got to spend the whole day together
riding around in the golf cart stopping at every vendor to gaze at all the treasures of
days gone by, and even though we had a heavy wind storm and a gully washer rain
storm, it one of my favorite days ever. Well the now he’s in motorcycle heaven where
it never rains, your bike never breaks down, you never need gas or oil, your bike
always starts on the first kick and you never get bugs stuck in your teeth. When we
are together again he’ll know all the good roads to ride and he will always have a ride
mapped out. So this isn’t goodbye, this is see you later, but I’ll sure miss him until we
ride again.
Bike Show Billy Lubke
BIKETOBERFEST 2013
October 19, 2013
Join us for the Sunshine Chapter Antique Motorcycle ride
on some of the central Florida east coast back roads.
Gray Beards Cycle Barn 4700 US Hwy 1 Mims, Fl
Registration opens at 10:00 AM.
Kick stands up at 11:00 AM.
Returning to Gray Beard’s for a BBQ lunch for all members that attend.
Sunshine member’s meeting to follow the lunch.
AMCA Florida Chapters
"TURKEY RIDE"
November 22 and 23, 2013
TRAVELODGE SUITES OKEECHOBEE 1527 US Highway 441 SE, Okeechobee, FL 34974-7207
Special hotel rates - call 863-824-3431 to reserve a room mention SUNSHINE CHAPTER.
Friday night’s dinner location to be determined soon.
Saturday - Full tank of gas and stands up at 10:00 AM.
BBQ Lunch for $10.00 per head catered by Sonny's.
Served at Swindle's Farm Museum.
SUMMER 2013
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JUNE TERRACE DAYTONA
BEACH, FL 32119
FLORIDA’S OLDEST & LARGEST VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE ORGANIZATION
RIH 2013: The World of Competition Motorcycles
Riding into History™ (RIH) is a world class Vintage Motorcycle Concours d’Elegance. Since its inception, Riding Into History
has been held at the World Golf Village near St. Augustine, Florida. It has received widespread coverage and
articles have been written about it all over the world. It was also nationally featured on the Speed Channel. This
competition attracts between 300 and 400 antique and vintage motorcycles each year. Collectors from all over
America bring their motorcycles to the show, and they are displayed around the lake which forms the centerpiece
of the World Golf Village. There are numer- ous exhibitors at the Concours, as well as representatives from
several motorcycle clubs. RIH is a 501 (c)3 organization that has contributed over $250,000 to charities. Our
chosen charity for 2013 is The Wounded Warrior Project. RIH has no paid staff, and all duties are performed by
volunteers.
Got back Sunday from another wonderful weekend in St Augustine, FL. The RIH show is held at the
World Golf Resort. A brick roadway circles a lake and it is lined with the most beautiful bikes. Very laid back, no
vending, just look and talk. Go to the site and view the 2011 photos. (2012 is mostly of the Sunday ride) be sure to
click Don Bradley and view his made for RIH posters, real collector pieces. We spend the weekend and visit the old
city, 5 miles away. It's America's oldest city (450 years and a lot of history). A great relaxing time. Try it, you'll like it.
Richard Gaudio
1931 INDIAN 101
SCOUT
ROY CHAPMAN
1959 NIMBUS TYPE C
CURTISS 1904 HERCULES
DALE AXELROD
1965 DUCATI 160 SCRAMBLER
1953 CUSHMAN
1974 HONDA CB400F
1974 HONDA CB400F
WHAT GOOD IS AN OLD MOTORCYCLE?
By Clare Frost
I have never had to worry about my husband going out on me. You know why? OLD
MOTORCYCLES!!!!
Yes….if your better half has an old bike: he is stuck in the garage. Do yourself a favor. Find out what bike he had
in high school and buy him a really shitty one on Ebay. Not only will he be in the garage forever…he will be stuck
on the internet trying to find parts for it!
Clive Taylor receiving “Best
in Class” award for off road
competition at Riding Into
History. He won with his
1968 Triumph Rickman
Metisse that he raced in both
motorcross and dirt track in
the late 60’s.
PICTURE OF ME IN 1962 WITH MY
PARILLA WILDCAT SCRAMBLER I
WAS 20 YEARS OLD
MEMBER DON HASTINGS
Aka Unkbutch
MEMBER LARRY WOOD
(CAPE CANAVERAL MOST EXCELLENT FISH HOUSE)
PHOTO BY JAMES BUSSE
AHRMA RACING
story and photo by William Kent
Ralph Wessell, two-time champ on his Indian motorcycle out of Port Orange, Florida, and longtime
member of the Sunshine AMCA vintage motorcycle club. And at this time headed for his third championship spending the last two weekends in California accumulating those precious points.
This is a photo of two members of the sunshine motorcycle club and as of last year these three men
share five championships in the hand shift vintage class. Ralph is in the center and Doc is on the
right # 35. He is also a two-time champ and member of the sunshine motorcycle club, out of New
Smyrna Beach. And Davy of MA is #173. If they're not racing their motorcycles, you can have breakfast with them at the famous Cabbage Patch in New Smyrna Beach Sunday morning around nine
o'clock . Go Vintage.
You can also catch up with these guys via photos at williamkent.zenfolio.com
DAVID BOURBEAU
RALPH WESSEL
DOC BATSLEER
SUNSHINE CHAPTER
PRESIDENT:
Joe Gimpel, Jr.
386-257-9898
[email protected]
TREASURER:
JoAnn Kreller
386-322-7984
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT:
THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE
NEWSLETTER:
THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE
SECRETARY:
Ann Martin
[email protected]
SEND ANY NEWS/PHOTOS TO:
Nancy Pastor
[email protected]
386-562-4858
Hello Sunshiners,
The 2014 Sunshine Meet is off and running! We have a volunteer committee that has already met
twice this year and is bringing fantastic new ideas to make the event eas- ier to maintain and manage.
The website has been updated and is fully functional with all information available at a click of the
mouse.
The committee just finished a postcard mail out campaign to all of our 2013 AMCA member
participants and we are already booking spots!
Hope that you all are having a GREAT summer!
Carl Sorenson
Sunshine Meet Coordinator
VOLUNTEERS:
We will have a schedule available later in the year to sign up for specific times and dates to help at the 2014
Meet. Just a couple hours of your time will help make this the best ever. Contact: Carl via email :
[email protected]
SOME OF THIS YEAR’S UPCOMING
EVENTS:
July 19-21
Wauseon National Meet
Wauseon, OH (419) 929-0291
www.wauseonnationalmeet.org
August 2-3
Yankee Chapter National Meet
Hebron, CT (603) 458-5013
www.yankeechapter.org
August 5-7
Evergreen Chapter National Road Run
White Pass, WA (360) 516-6101
www.evergreenamca.org
September 22-25
Fort Sutter Chapter National Road Run
Sacramento, CA (916) 452-9847
www.amcafortsutter.org
October 4-5
Chesapeake Chapter National Meet
Jefferson, PA (410) 692-9291
www.ccamca.org
October 7-9
Neshaminy Valley & Seaboard Chapters National Road Run
New Hope, PA (215) 539-3423
www.neshaminyvalleychapter.com
PUT THIS ON YOUR
CALENDAR FOR NEXT
SPRING!
SPRING 2013
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2013 AMCA WINTER NATIONAL MEET
The weather cooperated! Our Meet was a resounding success: over 220 vendors, excellent food service, lots of parts bought and sold, good friends and good times. And NO rain. Did I mention ‘No
rain?’ That fact is worth repeating. We had Mr. Metalflake Herb and Clare & Clive Taylor running
the field games, our traditional Saturday night banquet with nice door prizes, a meeting held by the
National Board for all AMCA members and the much anticipated outdoor Sunday morning judging.
For the memories, here are some photos.
More at:
www.sunshineamca.org
3rd Place
Field
Games
Champion!
SUNSHINE
CHAPTER
OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT:
Joe Gimpel, Jr.
386-257-9898
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT:
THIS POSITION IS
AVAILABLE
SECRETARY:
Ann Martin
[email protected]
TREASURER:
JoAnn Kreller
386-322-7984
[email protected]
Additions for Chapter
News may be sent to:
NEWSLETTER:
Nancy Pastor
nan3ette3@
yahoo.com
ATTENTION:
check our website
at http://www.
sunshineamca.org
Dania Beach, FL Vintage Motorcycle Show Saturday January 26
Ike’s Rabbi comes through again and Billy Joel comes back
Photos and story by Clare Frost Taylor
“We need a bigger boat!” is what Sheriff Brody said in the movie “Jaws” when he saw how big
the shark was. Well our shark was huge. An estimated crowd of 13,000 viewed the 286 registered
bikes on the field, and some said there was another show in the parking lot. Our little Frost Park
was FULL.
Ike brought his 1964 Matchless, the only Matchless, but most important, he brought the best
weather ever. So good, Billy Joel rode in on his Ducati to make a second appearance and sang with
our band. Our theme this year was “Competition” and we had some nice stuff. The highlight was
the four Cannonball bikes that competed in the race from New York to San Francisco last September, two BMW’s and two Indians. And there was the unusual stuff: 1912 Abingdon King Dick,
Elstar Ice Racer from the late 60’s, a 52 Duerkopp M-150, 1962 Wards Riverside Benelli, a 1950
Imme R100 that won Most Unique, 1922 Gillet 350, a NSU Lux, 5 Jawas, and a Ford Flathead Motorcycle in the Bobber/Chopper
class.
In the English arena, there were 2 Ariel Square Fours, a 1956 and a 1957, a 1947 AJS along with 23 Triumphs, 9 Nortons, 7
BSA’s and a 69 Royal Enfield. A 1942 Phillips won a special interest award.
Along with these great motorcycles, there was an old bicycle display; the Harley Team
did shows, field games, a swap meet that gets bigger and bigger by the year, vendors and
the roller derby girls who are always a hoot.
So once again, Ike came through so
we gave him a “Weather Master”
award for his great work! The list of
winners can be seen at:
www.daniabeachvintagebikeshow.com
Fred Kolman’s Elstar Ice Racer
Ottawa Canada
Clare Taylor and Doc Batsleer at the
Bike Week Indian Breakfast
FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK
I want to thank all the hardworking volunteers that made our 2013 Winter National meet at Silver Sands a great success. We
made the necessary changes for the problems that came up last year and it seems to have all worked out. We have been accepted by the facility to hold the 2014 meet there and we will be fine tuning the other changes that need to be made.
The field games were well attended, the food vendors did a great job, the banquet was good and JoAnn loved her plaque given
by the club in recognition of all the years she worked as meet coordinator. I especially want to thank Carl Sorenson for all he
did and know that he’ll do a great job again in 2014 when he is the meet coordinator.
I am sorry I couldn’t attend the April ride and meeting, but I had family matters to attend to. I heard it was a good day. Hope
to see everyone next month at Riding Into History.
Joe Gimpel, Jr.
THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT OLD BIKE(ER)S
I was a teenager when I started hanging around bike shops, trying to decide what I liked and could afford. The first bike I bought
was a 1965 650 BSA, all shiny chrome and pretty quick. It was a lot of fun but back then I was pretty much a Harley girl so the
search was still on. A ‘52 panhead came next, nice scoot but a lot of kicking for a small woman. Then it was swap meet city for
about a year till I found the rest of the pieces for a ‘72 XLCH mill that a friend had put together for me, followed by a long, cold
winter in the garage, and my mom telling me it was “time to give this thing up, you have a baby now.” Well, that made sense because our family didn’t know anyone that rode...except for me. That bike is one I still have, and will give to my daughter when the
time is right. There’s been a couple of others I’ve loved and lost, and now I’m liking a 1966 BMW/2; with my bad back there’s
just something about a sewing machine…but a ‘47 Knuckle is my dream; of course a sweet little 30:50 Scout would be just fine
too...
I first became aware of the AMCA several years ago and try to be an active participant in the Sunshine Chapter. It’s fun to meet
and ride and spend time with like-minded people, and I have made lots of friends. About 2 years ago I saw a note in the National
Magazine talking about an oral history project that Editor Bill Wood wanted to start, to record members’ stories about their love
affairs with old iron.
At the Sunshine Meet this year I met with Bill and
Earl Levine and we came up with a plan to get this
started, hoping that someone would be our ‘test
subject’. My friend, Gene Bevilaqua, was kind
enough to sit down with us and share his tale.
This is unedited, the project is just getting started,
and we hope to do more of these with other folks
that want to share their stories. This link will take
you the AMCA website, then just click there on
the photo of Gene.
http://www.antiquemotorcycle.org/index.php?
page=AMCA-Oral-History-Project
PS. Who’s next? Share your story too!
Here is a peek at Burt’s bikes.
This hobby has kept him entertained
and out of bars for years. At 80 he
still stops along the way to check a
“for sale” sign on a bike.
Thanks to Celia and Burt Martin
Earl Levine at Silver
Sands Bridle Club
IN MEMORIUM
BOB REKO
It’s been many years since Bob and I got together with John
Bowman, Bill Hancock, and many others who were already in
the AMCA Florida Chapter. We were all friends with a common interest from day one until almost 20 years later.
We had many “ups and downs” and many arguments as to
how to make a better club of what we had. With the loyal
membership that we had, it was not a difficult task and it took
a lot of work to put things together so that the majority were
satisfied. I don’t know if we ever reached that goal, but maybe the sunshine chapter survival
proves the point.
Bob and Marcy, along with many of us helped to make this the organization that it is today. I
have missed my involvement ever since I left Florida and, more important I have missed the friendships and fellowship I
made through the Florida Chapter.
I have lifelong friends in Gene and Joanne, Bill Hancock, Dave Clemons, the Damiano family, Sylvia Bowman, and too
many others to mention all of the people that helped form my appreciation of antique motorcycles.
As it is with John Bowman, I will miss Bob even though it has been in pleasant thoughts over the past few years. Our
memories of the Indian experimental 841 adventure will stay with me for the rest of my life. We had a great time building
our contribution to motorcycle history.
Someone said once that in restoring and keeping our antiques, they will remain on “loan” to us for our lifetime and then
pass on to other lovers of the old bikes. It’s guys like Reko, Bowman, and Hancock who lived these dreams.
I’m honored to have known all of these guys and all of the members of the Florida Chapter.
None of us will ever forget your contributions to our hobby and the fellowship it generated.
Jerry Deutscher
Past President Sunshine Chapter AMCA
JIM DINGESS
I met Susan and Jim Dingess back in 1995 when I came to the first Sunshine Chapter ride in St Augustine that I attended. I had to meet all these new people who all knew Gene for a long time and he was introducing me to a club who
already knew his ex wife and here I was. Well, I was accepted by all and became very close friends with many, among
them Jim and Susan. Jim was well known in antique restoration circles, completeing many beautiful bikes. My earliest
memory was watching Susan ride behind Jim on the back of a bike with her sitting on a pillow on the fender.
Over the years, Jim became a Trustee of the Club and when we started having our meets in Eustis, he was the man who
put all the vendors in a spot. He set up all the vendor spaces for Eustis that first year and was what we used for all the
16 years we were there. Around the second or third year, I started coming over and watched over
Susan's shoulder as she took care of the vendors. The next thing I knew, I was sitting next to her taking money while
she took care of the guys. We did this with Jim overseeing the operation while he was vending at his usual spot. Everyone know where Jim was, taking care of business. He was this big, tall guy from West Virginia who
everyone knew and loved. After a few years, Jim developed some health problems and decided he couldn't quite do the
job anymore and passed the torch to me as the vendor coordinator and the rest is history. Jim continued to be around in
case of any problems. He taught me that the vendors were our friends and that their needs were what made our meet
so successful. I tried to emulate his caring and rules and know that without him the Sunshine Chapter would have been
a lot less successful.
Jim was also the person who started out the Okeechoobee rides in November every year. We started out meeting in a
campground, then graduated to the Flamingo Motel parking lot, and now we have moved to the Travelodge. Jim was
also instrumental in meeting Mr. & Mrs. Swindel who own the farm we visit every year on our Okeechoobee ride.
I couldn't believe my ears when Joe Gimpel called me the other day to tell me of his passing. I immediately called Susan
who told me what happened and that his wishes were for no services and for him to be cremated and for his ashes to be
spread on the Blue Ridge Parkway at a later time.
The Sunshine Chapter will not be the same without our friend Jim.
Everybody wins at Daytona 2013
Apparently, Daytona International Speedway donated a bunch of tickets to the VIP suites for the Daytona
200 race to the Volusia County Special Olympics. Ralph and Amy Wessel tirelessly 'peddled' these tickets during Bike Week and during our National Meet. Thank you to all our AMCA members who bought tickets and
supported this cause. We had access to the suites with food and drinks as well as the pits, for less than it would
have cost to get into the infield! On top of that, the speedway matched whatever funds were raised through the
sale of these tickets. Everybody made out on this one! Thank you Ralph and Amy!
Written by
Maria Batsleer
2OI3 ANNUAL SPRING MEETING
Meeting called to order by Carl Sorenson in lieu of President Joe Gimpel being out of
town. Approval of minutes from last meeting as read by Carl Sorenson with the absence of Ann Martin, Secretary. Minutes accepted and seconded.
Treasurers report given for the first quarter by JoAnn Kreller, Treasurer. She reported a 32% increase of our income. A
detailed report is available to members upon request. We also showed a $2642.00 profit from our National Meet.
Old business: Nancy Pastor, newsletter editor requested articles for our future newsletters. Would like to start a Classified Ad section for members.
New business: The office for Vice President and Secretary are open positions. Anyone with a nomination for either job,
bring it to our next meeting for election.
It was announced that postcards directed to the vendors for our 2014 meet will be sent out in June of this year. There
will be a committee meeting on May 25th for the 2014 meet. Location to be announced.
Members present were advised to check with JoAnn if the correct email address was on file with the club since future
newsletters will be sent out by email. If anyone does not have an email address they must ask for a mailing of the newsletter, contacting either Nancy or JoAnn.
Ralph Wessell spoke to the membership about the Volusia County Special Olympics. A vote will be taken on this topic
in October.
A request was made about a change in the bylaws. Members would like the change for a proxy to vote on matters of
importance since so many members are great distances away from where meetings are held and cannot always attend. Discussion will continue.
Jim Kuhman spoke to the Club about his motorcycle show he had the week before in Melbourne. He suggested that
someone from the AMCA should be available at different meets to bring information
about the Club to people who never heard of the AMCA or Sunshine Chapter. It was discussed that in the future literature would be obtained for distribution if everyone would notify the club prior to any function.
Bike Show Awards were given out to attendees who entered our bike show.
The award for Most Miles was given to Mike Amara with his 1968 FLH HD. The award for Oldest Bike was given to John
Miller for his 1938 Indian Chief. The People’s Choice award was given to Marty Megregian with his 1941 Indian 4.
Meeting was adjoined at 2pm.
Joann Kreller
SUNSHINE CHAPTER of the AMCA
To: Mr. Steve Penland, Ms. Sherry Fletcher and the staff of the Iron Horse Saloon,
On behalf of the Sunshine members of the AMCA, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all
for the generosity for the events that you sponsored on April 20, 2013.
As you know Mother Nature was not very kind in offering a nice day for riding, however we had 30 plus
members that braved the cold and the rain for the ride and meeting.
We all enjoyed your facility and all of your staff did an outstanding job to insure that everyone was comfortable.
We hope that we can coordinate future events together to promote the antique motorcycle culture in central Florida.
Best Regards,
Carl N. Sorenson
Carl N. Sorenson
Hello Sunshiners!
The 2013 National meet is behind us and it is now time to start planning for 2014. Anyone that would like to participate in the planning and organization of the event please contact Carl N. Sorenson via email to [email protected] or
phone at 407-832-9706. The first planning meeting will be held at Carl’s home in Apopka on May 25th.
Meeting agenda to address:
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE; FIELD LAYOUT; ADVERTISING; BANQUET; AREA RIDES; VOLUNTEERS
Have a great summer and I hope to see you on the road! Carl Sorenson
SPRING RIDE: THE LOOP TO FLAGLER BEACH
Thanks to Carl Sorenson for organizing a ride in the country for us. We met at Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach where coffee
and donuts were provided for us by the good people at J&P Cycle Supply. Good raffle prizes and free t shirts too! The ride was
approximately 60 miles long, with us ending at the Iron Horse Saloon and a small bike show. A good lunch was supplied by the
fine folks there, followed by our meeting. With rain imminent, the gathering broke up soon after.
This and the following pages are copies of an old newsletter.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Scooter Cannonball Run is a coast to coast
endurance event for scooters. It is a test of both
rider and machine that covers 3500 miles and
takes in some of the best motorcycle roads on
the North American continent. It will be run as a
time/distance/regularity rally where points are
awarded based on miles completed and the ability
to maintain the standard pace.
www.scootercannball.com
June 14-15
Rhinebeck Coalition National Meet
Rhinebeck, NY
(518) 622-8519
www.rhinebecknationalmeet.com
July 19-21
Wauseon National Meet
Wauseon, OH
(419) 929-0291
www.wauseonnationalmeet.org
We have agreed to coordinate our April event with J&P Cycle, Easyrider Events and the Iron Horse Saloon. These people have volunteered to host our event at their
facilities in the Ormond Beach area.
The agenda for April 20, 2013 is as follows:
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee, donuts and door prizes!
Registration and releases to be completed prior to leaving.
Hosted by J&P Cycle I-95 & US1 Ormond Beach, Fl 32174
10:15 AM
Kickstands up for a 90 mile loop ride ending at the Iron Horse Saloon.
Ride will be slow paced to accommodate all bikes and riders.
As always, new/modern bike to the rear of the pack.
Please have a full tank of gas before leaving J&P and as always a support vehicle will be following the riders.
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
Arrive at Iron Horse Saloon 1068 N US 1 Ormond Beach, Fl 32174
Ride ends at this stop.
Register for antique bike show - trophies for youngest rider, oldest bike and peoples choice.
1:00 PM
Lunch / meeting
Hosted by Iron Horse Saloon and Easyrider Events.
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Country and blues band for your afternoon enjoyment while renewing old friendships and making new ones.
Be sure to vote for your favorite bike!
4:30 PM
Awards presentation at the center stage
Trophies supplied by Easyrider Events.
For those members that do not want to ride or are bringing multiple bikes, arrangements have been made to have trailer parking available at the Iron Horse Saloon.
Hope to see you all there!
A Tribute to BOB REKO
It’s been many years since Bob and I got together with John Bowman, Bill Hancock, and many others who were
already in the AMCA Florida Chapter. We were all friends with a common interest from day one until almost 20 years
later.
We had many “ups and downs” and many arguments as to how to make a better club of what we had. With the loyal
membership that we had, it was not a difficult task and it took a lot of work to put things together so that the majority
were satisfied. I don’t know if we ever reached that goal, but maybe the sunshine chapter survival proves the point.
Bob and Marcy, along with many of us helped to make this the organization that it is today. I have missed my
involvement ever since I left Florida and, more important I have missed the friendships and fellowship I made through
the Florida Chapter.
I have lifelong friends in Gene and Joanne, Bill Hancock, Dave Clemons, the Damiano family, Sylvia Bowman, and too
many others to mention all of the people that helped form my appreciation of antique motorcycles.
As it is with John Bowman, I will miss Bob even though it has been in pleasant thoughts over the past few years. Our
memories of the Indian experimental 841 adventure will stay with me for the rest of my life. We had a great time building
our contribution to motorcycle history.
Someone said once that in restoring and keeping our antiques, they will remain on “loan” to us for our lifetime and then
pass on to other lovers of the old bikes. It’s guys like Reko, Bowman, and Hancock who lived these dreams.
I’m honored to have known all of these guys and all of the members of the Florida Chapter.
None of us will ever forget your contributions to our hobby and the fellowship it generated.
Jerry Deutscher
Past President Sunshine Chapter AMCA