June 2014 Newsletter
"Free Spirit" Chapter of PA Officers for 2014 |
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| Director Don Sterner 121 Pheasant Drive Kutztown, pa 19530 don@buickfreespirit.org 610-285-2346 | Assistant Director Sally Getz 1060 Main Rd Lehighton, Pa 18235 sally@buickfreespirit.org 610-377-6130 |
| Secretary Stacy Sterner 121 Pheasant Drive Kutztown, Pa 19530 stacy@buickfreespirit.org 610-285-2346 | Treasurer Clarence Getz 1060 Main Rd Lehighton, Pa 18235 clarence@buickfreespirit.org 610-377-6130 |
| Membership Chairman Dolores Kennedy 3132 Kenwick Circle Bethlehem, pa 18017-3052 dolores@buickfreespirit.org 610-867-8962 | Publicity Chairman |
| Kathleen Duckett kathleen@buickfreespirit.org |
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| Thomas Duckett thomas.d@buickfreespirit.org |
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| Shirley Schaffer | |
| Thomas Sylvester thomas.s@buickfreespirit.org |
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| Historian - All Members | |
| Kempton Show - Clarence & Sally Getz | |
| Newsletter - Sally Getz | |
| Photographer - All Members | |
| Property/Ways & Means - Clarence Getz | |
| Publicity - Kelly Haas | |
| Technical - All Members | |
Director’s Thoughts for June 2014
JUNE IS BUSTING OUT ALL OVER!! How many of you just sang that first line? If you didn’t, I bet you will go back & sing it now! Well, it’s true, June is busting out all over. The trees are budding, flowers are blooming & the days are longer. Aside from the obvious signs of summer, when I think of June, I think of Father’s Day. After doing some research, I would like to share some Father’s Day facts with you. Did you know that there are an estimated 70.1 million fathers in the US, with 24.4 million being part of a married-couple family w/ children under the age of 18. That is a lot of Father’s Day presents! Now, on the subject of presents, there are 7,368 men’s clothing stores around the country; a good place to buy dad a tie or shirt. The number of hardware stores are 15,542. This is where you would go to buy ad hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, & other items high on the list of Father’s Day gifts. Additionally, there are 6,764 home centers across the country. There are 21,418 sporting goods stores. These stores are good places to purchase traditional gifts for dad, such as fishing rods 7 golf clubs. Now that the gifts are purchased, there are the traditional Father’s Day Bar-BBQ’s. It is estimated that 79.1 million families & friends will participate in an annual Father’s Day BBQ. My own dad passed away several years ago. I can still remember the early summer picnics. Out house was always filled w/ people. In fact, our house was the gathering place for all holidays & special occasions. My dad was the best! I remember him teaching me to ride a 2-wheeler bicycle. It was a green & white Schwinn. My dad named it Fury, after the horse, of course! The first time I took off on my own, down I went! Now I know that letting me brush myself off & get on & try again helped to shape me inti the person I am today. Instead of always correcting my mistakes, he most often let me find my own way, knowing, his heart was breaking. He would hold me if I would cry, or scold me if I broke the rules, but, in the end he would always shine pride & encourage me to succeed. I will never forget my dad & how he raised me. I once asked my son to define Father’s Day. He said it is just like Mother’s Day only you don’t have to spend as much! To all you fathers, enjoy your special day!
Don Sterner
“Free Spirit” Meeting Minutes, May 6, 2014
Director Don, called the meeting to order @ 7:32pm. There were 22 members & 1 guest present. Tonight’s guest speaker, Ms. Pam Bechtel, Executive Director of Meals On Wheels of the Lehigh Valley, talked to our group about its history & operation. The 1st Meals On Wheels was served on February 1, 1971. These 1st meals were delivered to 9 families on 3 different routes. The program started because of an elderly couple that was literally starving to death in their home. They were unable to get out for food, or able to prepare their own meals. And so, the program began. Our own Alice & Bill Schaffer have been volunteering their services for many years, Alice since 1976, & Bill since 1999. Between them, they have served well over 10,000 meals. Currently, there are 280 families being served over 33 different routes, with over 6,000,000 meals having been served to date. The main reason this program exists is to provide nutrition to those who can’t provide for themselves.
Motion to accept April meeting minutes as printed in the May newsletter made by Isabel Lenny, seconded by Dolores Kennedy, so carried. Motion to accept treasurer’s report made by Don Atwood, seconded by Kathleen Duckett, so carried.
- I. Committee Reports
- A. Historian – Martin Guitar Tour pictures on web site.
- B. Kempton – Miller-Keystone Blood Drive will be on site, 8AM-1PM. Flyers are available for members to take to hand out.
- C. Membership – renewal dues may be paid during the picnic next month.
- D. Newsletter – many + comments on Ed Lenny’s article in newsletter! The story he wrote was most inspiring w/ a little touch of humor. Nice job Ed!
- E. Programs – June 8-Picnic, July 19-Turkey Hill Tour
- F. Publicity – Is there a volunteer to fill this position?
- G. Technical – no report
- H.Ways and Means – no report
- II. OLD BUSINESS
- Tours:
- June 8 – Chapter Picnic
- July 19th will be Turkey Hill Tour with Sandy Sylvester.
- August 8-10 will be weekend overnight tour to Huntingdon, Pa with Sally Getz.
- December – America On Wheels Train Display.
- Tours:
- III. NEW BUSINESS
- July 2016 BCA National – chapter members will be asked to volunteer their time during this event. Interested? Please contact Don Sterner or Sally Getz.
- Motion made @ 8:35 pm to adjourn by Kathleen Duckett, seconded by Alice Schaffer, so carried.
Respectfully submitted: Respectfully submitted by: Stacy J. Sterner, Secretary
Chapter Annual Picnic, Sunday, June 8, 2014
- What: Annual “Free Spirit’ Chapter picnic
- When; Sunday, June 8, 2014, 12:30pm.
- Where: Weeping Willow Pavilion, Macungie, Park, Macungie, Pa
- Menu: Chapter supplies drinks, meats, & utensils. Members bring:
- Last names A-I = cold dish
- J-R = hot dish
- S-Z = dessert
- Accessories: Short/long tales, tasty recipes, and empty stomachs, sense of humor, lawn chairs, & Buick enthusiasm!
- Members = $13.50 per member _____________________________________
- Member Child(ren) (4-17) = $10.50 per child __________________________
- Guest(s) = $29.00 per guest ________________________________________
- Guest Child(ren) (4-17) = $21.00 per child ____________________________
- Make checks payable to: “Free Spirit” Chapter of PA.
- Mail to: Sandy Sylvester, 1010 Redwood Drive, Breinigsville, PA 18031.
- Questions: 610-366-7151. Please respond by July 4, 214.
by Ed Lenny
- boosts immunity, lowers stress hormones, decreases Pain, relaxes your muscles, and prevents heart disease
- Mental Health benefits: adds joy/zest to life, eases anxiety/fear, relieves stress,
- Improves mood, enhances resilience
- Social Benefits: strengthens relationships, attracts others to us, enhances Teamwork, helps defuse conflict, promotes group bonding
Creating opportunities to laugh:
- watch a funny movie/TV show
- Go to a comedy club
- Read the funny pages
- Seek out funny people
- Share a good joke or a funny story
- Check out your bookstore’s humor section
- Host game night with friends
- Play with a pet
- Go to a “laughter yoga” class
- Goof around with children
- Do something silly
- Make time for fun activities, ie. Bowling, Miniature golfing, karaoke, dancing
You will benefit, & the people around you will benefit!
- I started out with nothing, & I still have most of it.
- My wild oats have turned into prunes & All Bran.
- I finally got my head together, now my body is falling apart.
- Funny, I don’t remember being absent-minded.
- All reports are in; life is now officially unfair.
- It is easier to get older than it is to get wiser.
- Some days you’re the dog; some days you’re the hydrant.
- I wish the buck stopped here; I sure could use a few.
- Kids in the back seat cause accidents.
- Accidents in the back seat cause kids.
- It’s hard to make a comeback when you haven’t been anywhere.
- The only time the world beats a path to your door is when you’re in the Bathroom.
- If God wanted me to touch my toes, he would have put them on my knees.
- When I’m finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play Chess?
- It’s not hard to meet expenses…they’re everywhere.
- The only difference between a rut & a grave is the depth.
- These days, I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafter. I go somewhere to get something & then wonder what I’m here after.
- I am unable to remember if I emailed this to you or not!!
- Funny, I don’t remember being….absent-minded.
1 – Franklin Township Fire Company Car Show, Lehighton, Pa
8 – “Free Spirit” Chapter picnic, Weeping Willow Pavilion, Macungie, Pa.
8 – 9th Annual Show, Bangor, Pa. c5showcar@yahoo.com
14 – Palmerton Car Show, Borough Park, Palmerton, PA. 610-547-2665
20-22 – GM Nationals, Carlisle, Pa
21 – 6th Annual Buick Show, Freysinger Buick, Mechanicsburg, Pa
21 – 19th Annual AACA Museum Show, Hershey, Pa
JULY 2014 (NO MONTHLY MEETING)
6 – Anthracite Region AACA 29th Annual Show, McAdoo, Pa
13 – 7th Annual Downtown Media Show, Media, Pa. president@delcocruisersa.org
19 – Turkey Hill Experience, tour master Sandy Sylvester
19 – Cars 4 kids, Kidspeace, Orefield, Pa. lostusa@hotmail.com
19 – 14th Annual LV Thunderbird Club Show, Nazareth, Pa. jeruengle@aol.com
20 – Crazy 4 Cars 5th Annual Show, Memorytown USA, Mt. Pocono, Pa. jantak75@aol.com
23-26 – National BCA Meet, Portland, Oregon
27 – Meadowood Regional Park Car Show, www.bcaboom.org
August 2014
1-3 – Carlisle Truck Nationals, Carlisle, PA
1-3 – 51st Annual Das Awkscht Fescht, Macungie, PA.
3 – 5th Annual 4UDREW Benefit Show, Doylestown, Pa. info@4udrew.org
8-10 – Huntingdon, PA chapter tour w/ tour master Sally Getz
9 – 21st Annual Great Pottsville Cruise, Pottsville, Pa. www.thegreatpottsvillecriuse@aol.com
- 1937 Buick Roadmaster Phaeton (80C) – original black paint, black leather upholstery, top. 18,000 miles. Rochester, NY. $45,000.00. Bonnie 585-872- 1160, packv12bon@rochester.rr.com
- 1956 BUICK Century Riviera Series 60 – 4 dr htp. Original 322 “Nail Head” V8 Road Master engine (255hp) w/ “Dyna Flow” A/T & factory dual exhaust. PS, PB, PW & S. Sonomatic push button radio, factory deluxe lighting pkg. 72,700 original mi. Frame/body solid. Garage kept. Pics available. $15,000.00/negotiable. 570-309-2367, Robert.stavish@gmail.com
- 1960 Buick LeSabre Convertible, red color, 99% original, garaged x 28 yrs! Solid frame & floor pans. Int. intact with body in good condition. $8,000.00. Pics available upon request, mrsfink117@ptd.net.
- 1967 Buick Riviera – all original & in good shape! No rust, red paint w/ black vinyl top & interior. 93,600 mi. Garage kept. Pics available. $12,500.00, Don, 443-883-1776, dwfitzg01@comcast.net
- 1968 Buick Electra 225 Limited 4-dr Htp, Cameo Cream with black vinyl top & interior, excellent unrestored condition, 38K mi. All power, AC, 2nd asking $10,900. 610-530-1553, dwebster80@gmail.com
- 1969 Skylark Convertible – kimberly.pavlick@scranton.edu
- 1972 Buick Electra 225 – 2-dr Black, 455, ready for show. Garage kept, remote dr locks & trunk release, PW, PS, A/C. $11,000, OBO. Larry, 614- 206-4591 robinsle2000@yahoo.com. Pics available upon request.
- 1981 Buick Regal V-6 w/ A/T, A/C, new paint, excellent interior. Runs Good! Rally wheels. Asking $5,500 OBO. Tom Sylvester, 610-366-7151
- 1981 Buick Regal – 4 dr dark green in color. Garage kept in Berks County. 75,000 mi. 717-576-7588, dgetz101@hotmail.com
- 1937-38-39-40 Buick Straight 8 Engine Motor, $1500 OBO, 610-349-7760, robinbrumfield@rcn.com
- 1937 Buick Owner’s Manual, MINT condition! $40.00 610-489-1253
- 1952 Buick AM radio – John Giotti, 610-310-7512, jpgiotti@gmail.com
- 1963 LeSabre full size used hubcaps in good condition. Ed, 610-967-6053, nogasofpa@gmail.com
- 1972-79 Front Brake Rotors, Full Size Buick, new & US made with bearing races, $65.00/pair. kriebel12@verizon.net, 610-489-1253. Also, Silvertown Wide White Walls, 700×15, $100/4.
In Search Of - Late 1980’-Early 1990’s Buick LeSabre/Electra – In good running condition for daily driver use in local town driving, reasonably priced. Does not have to be in perfect condition. Harold, 610-826-2639.
Used it to haul children to school?
Need to earn money to keep her running great?
Why not consider joining Avon and keep your baby in fantastic shape!
Mary Lacy, Ind. AVON Sales Rep.
639 W Tilghman St. Allentown, PA 18102
www.youravon.com/marylacy
610-820-9188
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