Director’s Thoughts, May, 2018

April showers bring May flowers. Hopefully the white stuff is over for this season! May is just a most beautiful time of the year. Flowers are blooming, tree buds are budding, the Bees & other tiny insects are beginning to pollenate, the birds are chirping (a wee bit too early in the morning though!), Your children/grandchildren are getting ichy to get out of school for the year, & you are busy as a beaver getting your BUICK(s) ready to go to its first physical show, right? Be sure to keep up with the “Calendar of Events” section of this newsletter for shows to attend. Also, if you are looking to add to your collection of BUICKS, be sure to view the “CARS FOR SALE” towards the end of the newsletter. There might be something there that will CATCH your eye!!

Remember, next month is the Chapters Annual picnic. We do not meet then for monthly meetings for June, July, or August. So, please attend the picnic because you may not get to see one another over the summer. The monthly meetings will then reconvene in September.

Don’t forget to hand out flyers for the NE PA ALL BUICK REGIONAL to be held September 20-22, 2018. Advertising makes all the difference in the world when you are involved in planning/organizing an event. If you do not have flyers, brag about the chapter’s web site, if they have computer access. They can read all about the Regional & even print off the appropriate forms to register! If they have no computer access, please, forward my name, address, phone number to them to contact me & I will help them from there, sound good?

Okay, now get out there & start to enjoy your BUICK in the NICE WARMER weather!! Enjoy your SPRING!!
Your elected Director, Sally Getz

“Free Spirit” Chapter Meeting Minutes, April 3, 2018

Meeting called to order @ 7:29 pm by Director Sally Getz. All were “Welcomed” to the meeting. 13 members & 1 guest in attendance.

Motion to accept February meeting minutes as printed in the March newsletter, Kathleen Duckett, seconded by Shirley Schaffer, so carried.

Treasurer’s report – March report given by Sally Getz, motion to accept Isabel Lenny, seconded by Bobbie Paul, so carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Historian – no report
B. Kempton – Kempton flyers available for members to hand out.
C. Membership –a member renewed his 2017-2018 chapter membership during Hamburg Meet, & received a letter from George Grossman who wishes to be removed from the chapter roster as a member & a BOD. Shirley Schaffer has stepped up to the plate & volunteered to take his position as a Board Member. “THANK YOU, Shirley”.
D. Newsletter – printing costs did rise. ALL advertisers have renewed!
E. Programs – no report
F. Publicity – no report
G. Technical – no report
H. Ways and Means – 2 raffles were held: Sally Getz won a BUICK deck of cards, & Don Atwood won a BUICK visor! Thanks to ALL!!
I. OLD BUSINESS: Sally did man a table during the Hamburg Swap Meet, March 4, 2018, to promote the upcoming NE PA ALL BUICK REGIONAL. Much information & many registration forms were handed out to perspective BUICK owner enthusiasts! 1 BUICK registration, “THANKS Mr. Mason”, was taken!
Debbie Brady is checking into a Dunkin Donuts truck for the Regional. More to come on this.
Sally has received 9 BUICK REGIONAL Registrations thus far!!
Sally has received memorial monies for Clarence Getz from fellow BUICK enthusiasts from Mass. “Thank you” to John/James Loen!
II. NEW BUSINESS: A brief discussion took place on the unrest & ill feelings going on between the AACA Hershey Region board & the Museum organization, Hershey, Pa. WE hope this will all be resolved shortly.
Sally encouraged everyone to view the National BOD meeting minutes on the National Buick web site to keep up with things changing for the future.

Sally received correspondence from John Scheib, NE Region Chapter Coordinator. He would like a volunteer to take over his position. In the March Bugle, there is a detailed article on the duties & responsibilities of a Region Coordinator. Please contact John if you are interested:
John Scheib, 860-523-1911, j.scheib@comcast.net

Sally encouraged everyone to “VOTE” for 3 BOD’s on the National Buick Club level. The ballot is on the jacket cover of their April Buick Bugle. The ballot is to be mailed back by June 1, 2018.

Sally received correspondence from Matthew Manwiller, DAF Chairperson. He & his committee persons are looking for ways to increase the awareness of, & the participation of Das Awkscht Fescht. They have already added other clubs for 2018: Mopar Madness, the Buzzard’s Breath Touring Region, & the British Car Club of the LV. More clubs are being looked at for the future. The question is, should there be a Saturday Club Day along w/ Sunday? Or should Sunday be the only Club day? Please contact Matthew Manwiller, 136 Landis Store Road, Boyertown, Pa 19512, 610-845-1511, 610-698-5480, matt@excelsiorblower.com.

BOD/OFFICER Meeting held @ Dave/Debbie Brady’s home on February 20, 2018. Chapter picnic = June 3
Holiday Gathering = December 4

Day tours have been discussed but not yet assigned a date. Watch for future details. BOD/OFFICERS to meet @ Sally Getz’s home on April 22, 2018 to view the Regional grounds.

Future BUICK Nationals: 6/19-23, 2018 = Denver, Colorado
6/12-15, 2019 = Midwest City, Oklahoma
7/15-19, 2020 = Strongsville, Ohio
The 2020 Buick National is only approx. 400 miles from the LV area, or roughly 6-7 hours. Maybe you can plan to attend this National in 2020?

Sally reminded everyone to VOTE for the National Level of BOD’s. The ballot is found on the jacket of your April Bugle. Vote by June 1st!!

Motion to adjourn, Debbie Brady, seconded Isabel Lenny, so carried @ 8:35 pm.
Respectfully submitted, Don Atwood, Secretary

Chapter Badges
Please remember to wear your chapter badge that has your name on it. Wearing it to the monthly chapter meetings is a must, or you will owe $1.00 to Dolores Kennedy. Also, please wear it to the periodic chapter events, thus everyone can get to meet/greet you if you are a new member. If you do not have a badge w/ your name on it, please contact Dolores Kennedy & she’ll be more than happy to see you receive a badge!

Annual Chapter Picnic, Sunday, June 3, 2018

This year the Chapter picnic will be held under the Weeping Willow Pavilion, Macungie Borough Park, Macungie, PA. While the chapter provides the meats, drinks, utensils & paper products, the membership is asked to bring their favorite food selections they are most proud of according to the table following:
Last names starting with

• A-I = hot selection
• J-R = dessert selection
• S-Z = cold selection

Bring your favorite “comfy” chair & your BUICK stories to share w/ others. What better way to spend a Sunday none other than with other fellow friends & members! Back by POPULAR demand = BUICK BINGO!! Don’t forget to bring your quarters to play! If you do not play, you may miss out on some GREAT prizes!
So come on out & enjoy the fun-filled day that is being planned for you @ the “Free Spirit” chapter picnic, Weeping Willow Pavilion, Macungie, Pa.

REMEMBER YOUR CHAPTER BADGE!!!!
Sally Getz

CHAPTER RENEWAL DUES

During the picnic, Dolores Kennedy, membership chairwoman, will be more than happy to accept your chapter renewal dues. They are still held @ only $12.00 for a year. Be sure to see Dolores, or mail your renewal DUES ASAP. Please see the renewal form in this newsletter.

CLASSICS & CRUISERS ON HAMILTON COMING JULY 21

Car enthusiasts should mark Saturday, July 21 on their calendars! That’s when classic cars will be making a return to Downtown Allentown. At a late morning news conference at PPL Center today Mayor Ed Pawlowski, flanked by a 2003 Thunderbird, a 2002 35th Anniversary Limited Edition Camaro, a 2012 Lamborghini Performante’ and a 1962 Mercedes 190 SL, announced that during the July event, Hamilton Street will be closed from 6th Street to 9th Street, and lined with classic and muscle cars of many makes, models, and time periods.

Organized by the City of Allentown Department of Parks & Recreation, Allentown Police, America On Wheels Museum, Friends of the Allentown Parks and the Allentown Chamber of Commerce, “Classics & Cruisers on Hamilton” will re-live the days when Hamilton Street in Allentown was the hub of gathering to park and show off your vehicle. People came to Allentown from all over to gather along Hamilton Street to enjoy camaraderie and a mutual interest in cars and in the city.

The car show will directly benefit two Allentown-based non-profits: America On Wheels Museum and Friends of the Allentown Parks.

“America On Wheels Museum is fueling up with excitement to be a part of the team that brings cruising to Allentown. We take great pride in entertaining and educating the public on the unique vehicles that will attend this event,” says Linda Merkel, Executive Director of America On Wheels Museum. “We couldn’t think of a better place than downtown Allentown, Hamilton Street, with many wonderful restaurants.”

“This is an exciting event which showcases the rejuvenation of Allentown’s downtown area, bringing tourists to our many fine restaurants and, of course, to relax and enjoy Allentown’s wonderful parks,” stated Karen El-Chaar, Executive Director with Friends of the Allentown Parks.

Registration opened today for the 2018 show, both online https://fotap.wordpress.com/2016-great-events/classics-cruisers-on-hamilton/ and at America On Wheels Museum. The cost is $20.00 per vehicle in advance, and $25.00 per vehicle after July 15, 2018.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Interested businesses or organizations should contact James.Stanko@allentownpa.gov or Christy.Alvord@allentownpa.gov or call 610-437-7757.

Northeast PA All Buick Regional, September 20-22, 2018, Lehighton, Pa

WOW! Can you believe we are in 2108 already? It just seems like yesterday we just got started in 2017!! The time is going by quickly, don’t you agree? This means it is now, only 4 months away from the 2018 NE PA ALL BUICK REGIONAL!! Can you believe it? I am so excited of being a part of this Buick chapter in hosting such an event. For you, the members, is what makes this chapter the GREATEST!!

Calendar of Events

MAY 2018 “HAPPY MOTHER’s DAY, MOM!”
1 – Monthly meeting, Starlite Diner & Lounge, Allentown, Pa. Dinner @ 6 pm, business meeting @ 7:30 pm.
4 – Spirits 161: A Speakeasy Soiree, AACA Museum, Hershey, Pa
5 – Allen Township Fire Co Car show, Northampton, Pa
5 – Petting Zoo of Construction Trucks, America On Wheels, Allentown
6 – GM On Display Car Show, Macungie Park, Macungie, Pa
26 – Automobile Auction, Barto, Pa

JUNE 2018 “HAPPY FATHER’s DAY, DAD!”
2 – MBT Bus Spring Fling, AACA Museum, Hershey, Pa
3 – Annual Chapter picnic, Weeping Willow Pavilion
8-10 – Elegance @ Hershey Weekend, AACA Museum Hershey, Pa
15 – 39th Annual Antique Truck Show, Macungie, Pa
16 – 23rd Annual AACA Museum, INC. Community Car Show & Market
19-23 – Buick National Meet, Denver, Colorado
29 – 30 – Pypes & Exhaust & Max Performance Car Show, Hatfield, Pa
30 – Buick Car Show, AACA Museum, Hershey, Pa

JULY 2018 “HAPPY 4th of JULY”
1 – Anthracite Region AACA, 33rd Annual Car Show
21 – Allentown Classics & Cruisers Day, Hamilton St., Allentown, Pa
31-August 4 – National Oldsmobile Meet, Gettysburg, Pa

CARS/PARTS “FOR SALE”

1962 Buick Skylark Conv. Overall GOOD condition. Various NOS chrome installed. Runs/drives nice! Transmission, rear, top & rear window good. Dave’s Int. restorations, 525 Chestnut St., Emmaus, Pa 18049
1965 Buick Electra 225 4 dr, hardtop, Black. 62,634 original miles. 465/340 HP V8 engine. AM/FM radio. UNRESTORED, ALL ORIGINAL CAR! Garage kept! $8,000.00. 610-377-6130.
1967 Buick Special Deluxe Sport Coupe 2 dr, Forest Green exterior w/ black interior. 68,305 original miles. 300 engine, V-8. AM/FM radio. Spinner wire wheel covers. UNRESTORED, ALL ORIGINAL car!! Garage kept! Runs good! $8,500.00. 610-377-6130
1972 Chevrolet Caprice 2 dr coupe, Brown. 75,800 original miles. Garage kept!! AM/FM radio, Comfortron, Alloy Wheels w/ locking lugs. UNRESTORED, ALL ORIGINAL CAR!! Garage kept! Needs brake work. $8,000.00. 610-377-6130
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible 2 dr 350 V-8. Bronze exterior w/ Saddle Brown leather interior. Garage kept! $25,000.00. 610-377-6130
1974 Buick LeSabre Deluxe Maroon/maroon Covertible, 61,000 miles, garage kept, $14,500.00, Nick Meritus @ 610-692-7777
1976 Chevrolet Impala 2 dr. Green w/ tan Landau top w/ tan leather interior. 92,092 original miles. UNRESTORED, ALL ORIGINAL CAR!! Runs GREAT! Garage kept. $7,000.00. 610-377-6130
1991 Chevy Suburban, 2500, ¾ ton 92,000 original miles. Black w/ gray interior, 3rd seat, AC, AM/FM radio, tow package, cassette player, power door locks/windows, vent shades, in GREAT condition. Garage kept! Very powerful! $13,000.00, 610-377-6130

In Search Of

1948 Buick Special 2 door back chrome. Doug @ 570-573-0948.
1967 Buick Electra Conv. 610-730-4599, dwebster80@gmail.com