DIRECTOR’S THOUGHTS, JULY,  2024

Can you believe it is July already!!??  It just seems like 2024 just started!!  In just a few days, we will be celebrating the Fourth of July!!  The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States.   It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when the Thirteen Colonies declared their independence from Great Britain, officially establishing the United States of America.   On this day, Americans celebrate with festivals, parades, fireworks, barbecues, and other festive activities to honor their nation’s birthday.  Do you have plans to entertain a picnic, only then to watch fireworks?  I am sure there will be plenty offered in your area to view!!   No matter what your plans will be, be safe and enjoy your day!!

 July can be considered the month in the middle of the car show season.  Have you been attending shows lately??    If you have, you may want to do a write-up article of your experience at a show and submit to me and I’ll place it in the newsletter for others to enjoy.  Will anyone be attending the 2024 Buick National Meet in Strongsville, Ohio, July 10-13??   This event is hosted by the North East Ohio Chapter, BCA.  If you plan to attend this event, again, you may want to submit an article to Sally to be placed in the newsletter.  It would be very nice to share your experience with other members.                                                             

Your elected Director, Sally Getz

“Free Spirit” Meeting Minutes – JUNE,  2024

No meeting held during June due to the annual “Free Spirit” Chapter picnic being held on Sunday, June 9, 2024.  Monthly meetings to resume September 2, 2024.  Location to be determined.

Annual “Free Spirit” Chapter Picnic

15 members and 3 guests attended this event on Sunday, June 9, 2024 under the Weeping Willow Pavilion, Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie, Pa.  The weather started out cloudy but the sun eventually came through, but, the wind could have been a bit calmer!   Despite the low attendance, there was plenty enough food and desserts for everyone!  This year there was a big surprise in the desserts!  Bob Miles brought Ice Cream, yes, you heard me correctly, ICE CREAM!!!  I cannot ever recall having had Ice Cream brought to past picnics!!  Everyone enjoyed it!!  

 After our tummies were filled w the goodies, 2 door prizes were drawn:  Bob Miles and Brent Senseny were the 2 door prize winners.  While Dan Reiniger acquired the most points, 340, during a game, Heather Duckett acquired ZERO points and Brent Sensency acquired a runner up of acquiring 50 points. 

A few rounds of Bingo were played by all.  Several members were winners.  The annual activity of preparing for mailing the 2024 Old Car Show flyers was not performed due to the gusts of wind throughout the afternoon.  

A sympathy card was passed around for everyone to sign.  It was for Spence Pope and family on the passing of member, Pete Pope.    

Many “THANKS” to Thomas Duckett, Sandy and Dan Reiniger for being the chefs and servers.  Also, many “THANKS” to those members who attended.  Till next year, God willing………………………..Sally Getz

“Free Spirit” Chapter Renewal Dues

Please RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP by sending $15.00, “Free Spirit” Chapter,  to:  William Hallman @ 23 Prospect Ave., Norristown, Pa 19403.   Please submit to William by July 31, 2024.  610-329-7375,  wfh23@comcast.net.  If you already renewed, please disregard this notice, thank you.

NOTE:    Are you a member of the National Buick Club?  

                  ______ Yes     ______  No  

                 Your BCA number  _____________________

                 Signature  _____________________________

MEMBER NAME__________________________________________

 SPOUSE’S NAME  __________________________________________

 STREET ADDRESS  ________________________________________

 TOWN, STATE, ZIP CODE  _________________________________

 CELL PHONE    ___________________________________________

 EMAIL ADDRESS  (OPTIONAL)  ____________________________

BUICK’S OWNED

Year/Model______________________      ___________        _______      ____________________

Das Awkscht Fescht

For those Buick enthusiasts who are unaware of the following, here you go:    If you did not preregister your Buick this year for club day at DAF for Sunday, August 4, 2024, you can still be a participant and come day of show w/ your Buick to be parked w/ other Buicks on the show field.  You will pay the registration fee, be parked w/ other Buicks, but you will not be able o receive the participant award that’s always given out @ 3:00 pm.  Also, if I am correct, your Buick does NOT have to be 25 years old to be a part of the show on that Sunday.  So, if you thought you missed out in preregistering to participate, guess again.  This goes for that Sunday, August 4, 20204 ONLY!  Hope to see you there!

Again, this year, we are in need of 3-4 “FREE SPIRIT” member volunteers to park the Buicks on Sunday, August 4, 2024.  Each make of cars, the designated club has to provide their own volunteers to park the cars as they come in on Sunday.  If we cannot provide volunteers to park BUICKS, we will BE MOVED TO A DIFFERENT AREA THE FOLLOWING YEAR!!!!  So it is very important we have enough volunteers to park cars or we will be moved to a different area that may not be as shady and cool as we have under the huge tree that we have had for many a year!!  Please call Sally (484-464-3418)  to let her know you will be there by 7:00 AM to park BUICKS.  Yes, I know that the time is very early; however, this does not come from Sally, but from Lester Manwiller, Ontelaunee Region AACA representative.  I will be there early but will be setting up to sell the chapter items of the Ways-n-Means department.         

CALENDAR of EVENTS, 2024

JULY 2024                                                 HAPPY 4^TH OF JULY

• 10 -13 – Buick National Meet, Strongsville, Ohio 
• 14 – 6^th Annual Hanoverville Roadhouse Car Show, Bethlehem, Pa
• 20 – Not Your Father’s Car & Bike Show, 2100 Bushkill Park Drive, Easton, Pa

AUGUST 2024                                           DOG DAYS OF SUMMER!

• 2-4 – Das Awkscht Fescht, Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie, Pa
• 4 – Zinc City Car Show, Palmerton, Pa
• 11 – 48^th Annual Collectors Car Show w/ Flea Market, Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie, Pa

SEPTEMBER 2024                                            HAPPY LABOR DAY!

• 1 – Slatington Car show, Slatington Airport, Rt 873, Slatington, Pa
• 3 – Monthly chapter meeting, location TBA at later date.

CARS/PARTS FOR SALE

1955 Buick Special  2 door htp:  cascade blue and temple grey, 264 Nailhead engine, 4 BBL carb, power steering, original front/back seats, headliner and working am radio.  Show condition:  top 40 winner Wildwood Boardwalk 2019 Classic Car Show.  Asking $37K.  Contact Rich Eberhart FMI (215-409-5195  Pennsburg, Pa.) 

1966  LeSabre Conv in good working condition.  $14K.  Barry Follweiler, Allentown, Pa , 610-509-9533        1967 Buick Electra 225 4 dr htp original 1 owner car w/ 165K original miles.  $15K.  Was purchased from Haselwood Buick in Bremerton, WA.  Ordered December 1966 and took delivery on February 1967.  Service and dealer information catalogs for this car included.  Tires are new from 2018 w/ 4K miles on them.  Vinyl interior and headliner in excellent condition.  Ensminger, Chambersburg, Pa.       717-264-6870,      jbe@pa.net