December 2023 Newsletter
DIRECTOR’S THOUGHTS, DECEMBER, 2023
Unless you relocated to Florida by this time of the year, our BUICKS have been cleaned and washed, and put to bed covered by a nice clean cover, right? They now have to regain some energy over the winter months to be ready to go next car season.
As Thanksgiving is now behind us, we look forward to the Christmas season. It seems that every year, the Christmas season comes quicker and quicker, right? I remember as a child growing up, it seemed like it took Christmas F-O-R-E-V-E-R to come! But now, as a mature adult, time just seems to fly by! Please try to remember the true meaning behind Christmas this holiday season.
From my home to you and yours, “Happy Holidays”. Your elected Director, Sally Getz
“Free Spirit” Meeting Minutes – November, 2023
Meeting called to order @ 7:20 pm., 13 members present. “WELCOME” everyone to tonight’s meeting. Anyone do anything exciting during the past month you’d like to share? Andrea/Todd Kriner spent a beautiful weekend at Woodstock. They enjoyed their time there.
Motion to accept October meeting minutes as printed in the November e-newsletter/ newsletter, Kathleen Duckett, seconded by Todd Kriner, so carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurers report for October 2023, motion to accept, Bob Miles, seconded by Shirley Schaffer, so carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Historian: no report
Lehighton: Magnetic dash plaques offered to members. A huge “THANK YOU” goes out to the following members who performed the necessary duties to host the 47th Annual Old Car Show, Lehighton, Pa:
Sandy/Dan Reiniger John Moore Shirley Schaffer Christina/Michael Nester
Todd Kriner John Malone Steve/Lisa Chappelers William Hallman Sally Getz
Kathleen/Thomas Duckett Eric Hunsberger Barry Lesperance Robert Albinder (spectator)
A review report on the show: weather = 50’s, cloudy, misty at times
31 cars on show field 5 flea market space vendors DJ Franklin Twp. Lions (food)
Class award recipients: Class A
Class B 1st place = Nelson Steigerwalt, Lehighton, 1948 Chevy
Class C 3rd place = Thomas Duckett, Slatington, 1950 Buick
2nd place = Michael Nester, Elverson, 1950 Buick
1st place = Steve Chappelear, Orefield, 1954 Century
Fred Bainbridge, Minersville, 1957 Ford
Class D 3rd place = Henry Kramer, Palmerton, 1966 Ford Fairlane
2nd place = Dan Reiniger, Hatboro, 1969 Skylark GS
1st place = Jack Seidel, Fleetwood, 1964 Buick
Class E 3rd place = Lisa Chappelear, Orefield, 1973 MG
2nd place = Joe Barachie, Lehighton, 1972 Oldsmobile
Ed Palsha, Mountain Top, 1976 MAICO
1st place = Harry Lewis, Andreas, 1970 Buick GSX
Barry Lesperance, Bath, 1972 Buick Skylark
Class F 3rd place = Todd Kriner, Lehighton, 1982 Riviera
Dave Curran, Lehighton, 1996 Olds Cutlass
2nd place = James Duckett, Laury’s Station, 1987 P/U Truck
Amber Curran, Lehighton, 1987 Pontiac Gran Am
1st place = Ted Hassan,New Tripoli, 1987 GN
Class G 1st place = Terri/Kenny Hein, New Tripoli, 1939 Chevy Coupe
Class H 3rd place = Merrill Hagenbuch, Lansdale, 1957 Ford F-100 Truck
2nd place = Dawn/Lenny Ahner, Lehighton, Truck
1st place = Rodney Helmer, Lehighton, 1965 Ford F-100 P/U Truck
Class I 3rd place = Austin Chappelear, Lyons, 2002 Ford Excursion
2nd place = Jake DeNardo, Bangor, 2012 Ford Mustang
Dave DeNardo, Bangor, 2009 Ford Mustang
1st place = Jim Krapf, Bloomsburg, 2019 Chevy Colorado
Honorary David Brady Award = Todd Kriner, Lehighton, 1982 Buick Riviera
50/50 raffle – $74.00, Lisa Chappelear (donated to Franklin Township Lions Food Servers Group)
A vote is taken: keep show at Lehighton or move back to Kempton, Lehighton won out. Also, 2024 show will be held Saturday, October 26 w/ a rain date of Sunday, October 27, 2024. Please place these dates on your 2024 calendar.
Membership: no report
E-Newsletter/Newsletter: Still a work in the making. E-newsletter problems? I welcome concerns, questions, and recommendations.
Publicity: no report
Technical: no report
Ways-n-Means: Sally reserved a space during the Ontelaunee Region AACA Leesport Swap Meet, March 2024 to sell chapter items
OLD BUSINESS: Steve Chappelear e-mailed an Ontelaunee representative about opening up the Buick years during Das Awkscht Fescht,, Sunday ONLY, Macungie.
The following members received awards during Hershey Region AACA Fall Meet, October 2023:
- Bernard Boback, III (1950 Chevy Styleline = 1st JR., 1970 Buick GSX Stage `1 = 1st JR.,
- 1972 Jaguar XKE series III = 2nd JR), Bernard Boback, Jr., (1955 Buick Special = Repeat Preservation),
- Bruce Swayze (1955 Buick Roadmaster = Sr.), Todd Kriner (1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass = HPOF),
- Michael Nester (1978 Buick Electra = Repeat Preservation). CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!
OFFICER/BOD NOMINATIONS: Vote for the following:
- Director (2 yr.) = Sally Getz accepted
- Assistant Director (2): OPEN
- Secretary (1 yr.): Kathleen Duckett accepted
- Treasurer (1 yr.): Sally Getz accepted
- Membership Chairperson (1 yr.): William Hallman accepted via text message
- Activities Director (1yr.): Shirley Schaffer accepted
- BOD (2) (Dan Reiniger and Steve Bubbenmoyer will remain on BOD for 1 more year).
- (2 year term) Thomas Duckett accepted, John Malone accepted
CONGRATYLATIONS TO ALL! Will be inducted during “Holiday Gathering.”
NEW BUSINESS: Received a “Thank you” note from Howard Kriebel:
“Dearest “Free Spirit” members, What a luscious surprise arrived here last night,
10/27/23 – a wonderful box of chocolate covered strawberries – they are the best –
and a kind note saying “from your friends of Free Spirit Buick Club.” How perfectly
wonderful and a cheery get well message. Grace and Peace, Love, Howard”
There will be NO chapter meeting next month, December, for the “Holiday Gathering” event will take place. The next monthly chapter meeting will be Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Sally has done away with her home phone number, can be contacted: 484-464-3418, csgetz@ptd.net
Motion made to adjourn: Shirley Schaffer, seconded by Steve Chappelear, so carried. Time 8:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted: Sally Getz
ANNUAL “HOLIDAY GATHERING”
“Holiday Gathering” event to be held here @ the Starlite Diner n Lounge on Tuesday, December 5th. No meeting will be held, just a night of fun! Social hour is from 5-6 pm. Cash bar will be available. Dinner will be served by 6 pm & will include: Entrée, soup/salad/bread bar, beverage, coffee, tea, & dessert. “Crazy Bingo” will be enjoyed by all after dinner. Each person bring a wrapped gift, worth $15.00, to play. Therefore, each person comes w/ a wrapped gift, and leaves w/ an unwrapped gift. Please make your reservation(s) early by filling out the form below. Submit your check, made payable to “Free Spirit” chapter of Pa and mail to Sally Getz, 1060 Main Road, Lehighton, Pa 18235. Please submit your reservation(s) by Tuesday, November 28th. Questions: csgetz@ptd.net, 484-464-3418. Hope you will be able to attend this event.
Entrees: Monterey Chicken, Meatloaf, Broiled Haddock.
Member = $10.00 per person: ________________________________________________________________________
Non-member = $25.00 per person: ____________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DECEMBER 2023 HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
- 5 – Annual “Holiday Gathering”, Starlite Diner and Lounge, Rt 100, Allentown, Pa. Social hour 5-6 pm, dinner @ 6 pm.
JANUARY 2024 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
- 2 – Chapter Meeting, Starlite Diner & Lounge, Rt 100, Allentown, Pa, dinner @ 6 pm, business meeting @ 7:30 pm.
- 19 – 21 – Automania, Ag Hall, Allentown, Pa
FEBRUARY 2024 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
- 6 – Chapter Meeting, Starlite Diner & Lounge, Allentown, Pa, dinner @ 6 pm, business meeting @ 7:30 pm.
CARS/PARTS FOR SALE
REAR QUARTER GLASS
(CLEAR = NON AC; GREEN = FACTORY AC)
- #250 1966-69 Riv REAR ¼ glass, tinted, LH-6, RH- 8, $25.00 EACH, 2/$40.00
- #251 1963-65 Riviera REAR ¼ glass, tinted, LH = 4, RH = 4, NON Tinted, LH = 3, RH = 4, $50.00 EACH.
- #254 1964-65 Skylark, 9704460/ 9704461 NON tinted, LH- 2,RH -1, $50.00 each
- #255 1966 Wildcat conv, RH NON tinted, LH tinted, $75.00 each (same as ’65 and all other models of ’65-66 “B” bodied convertibles)
- #256 1971 Skylark Coupe, tinted pair, $150.00
- #257 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 2 pair tinted, $150.00/each pair
- #258 1967 LeSabre/Wildcat, NON tinted pair, $125.00
- #260 #11 1966 Skylark, NON tinted pair, $100.00 (off a conv or pillarless htp)
- #350 1966 Riviera rear ¼ glass. 2 pair, $100.00/pair
WINDOW REGULATORS
- #351 1963 Skylark Conv., (2 pcs.) = $75.00
- #352 1965 Skylark RH, (3 pcs.) = $75.00
- #353 1967 Skylark 4-dr hdt, LH/RH REAR, LH/RH FRONT, $100.00/2 rear, $150.00/2 front, or all 4/$200.00
- #354 1967 Sport Wagon 1 pair front, $100.00/pr
- #355 1971 Skylark window tracks, LH/RH 2 pr,$40.00/pr;1 pr w/ regulators, $100/pr
- #356 1965 W/C, 1 single LH REAR, = $50.00 (off OF 4 DR)
- #357 1966 W/C, ALL pcs REAR, $120.00/pair w/ all brackets