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The Hood Scoop
Allen Fisher — Editor for Life September 2, 2014 Dear Members, Just a reminder of our upcoming September 10th meeting. I’m sure everyone knows the drill by now, 6:30 PM Dinner, 7:30 PM Meeting. Same location, Barbara Fritchie. Hope to see you there. I am saddened to convey the passing of two longtime members, Joey Wilson and Richard Randolph. Joey was a big fan of REO, Diamond T, and Detroit Diesels. In that tall, lanky body was a man with a big heart for his fellow man and trucks. He loved all the little chrome bells and whistles and was a frequent visitor to Brandywine buying by the wheelbarrow loads. Richard loved trucks, all kinds. I think some of his best times were spent behind the wheel of that red IH Emeryville. It had a sound all its own and he could make it talk. Both members will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them and their families. Some of you know I often had a frequent back seat passenger in that old red Buick of mine. Maggie, an Australian Cattle dog. We had twelve wonderful years with her. Some may remember her coming to an early Festivus as a pup. We put Maggie to sleep on Friday August 15th, she had a brain tumor. She will leave a void in my heart no truck can fill. Our last meeting was well attended. The highlight was an ATHS Golden Achievement Award presented to Melvin Fair Sr. Mel’s Sister and Brother were on hand for the presentation to their father. In other business VP Doug Jones was tasked to come up with a plan to acknowledge members passing. More on this as it is formulated contact Doug with any suggestions.
Allen Fisher
PRESIDENT’S NOTES FROM THE SQUARE OFFICE
2014 DUES ARE DUE, 2015 CAN BE PAID
Randy is accepting dues at the meeting or you can make the check for $10.00 payable to the Mason Dixon ATHS and mail it to: C. Randall Pickett, 1421-A ST Michael’s Rd. Woodbine, MD 21797
Notes for the York 2015 show: tours are being planned for Mack in Allentown and Hagerstown, Harley Davidson in York, and a trip to Gettysburg. The Fall ATHS Board meeting is in York on October 10 & 11.
Notes for the Tri-State Show: The Mason Dixon Dinner will be Thursday around 5PM with Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Cole slaw and Cake on the Menu. The Ruritan Dinner will be on Friday at 5PM with Chicken (no we are not using Kim’s Chickens) Cole slaw, Mixed veggies, Dessert, Ice Tea, and water. Tickets are $12.00. The Shenandoah Chapter will have dinner on Saturday night at 6:30PM and will have the event review meeting following dinner. There is currently $4000 in the Tri-State Treasury.
Mel, Dick, and I carpooled over to Bill and Jennifer Marlow’s for the BW Chapter Picnic and Meeting. I would like to thank Bill and Jennifer for their hospitality. In closing I hope to see everyone from all four chapters in Winchester.
Mark Vassallo, President
Calendar of Events
Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Dinner Meeting at Barbara Fritchie Rest. 6:30 PM Dinner, 7:30 PM Meeting, 1513 West Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21702
Saturday, September 13, 2014 ATHS Delmarva Chapter Show Powellville Methodist Church 35606 Mt. Hermon Road Powellville, MD Info 410-726-1080
Thus - Sat, September 25-27, 2014 10th Annual Tri-State Antique Truck Show Stonewall Ruritan Club / Frederick County Fairgrounds Route 11 off I-81 exit 321 Clearbrook, VA Info 540-478-4389 or 301-845-4709
Wed to Sun, Oct 1-5, 2014 Fall Carlisle Swap Meet Carlisle Fairgrounds 1000 Bryn Mawr Road Carlisle, Pa 17013
Fri & Sat, October 3rd & 4th, 2014 25th Annual All Mack Truck Show at Gerharts, 910 Brunnerville Rd Lititz, PA for info 717-626-8544
Fri & Sat, October 10th & 11th, 2014 ATHS Board Meeting Sheraton Four Points York 1650 Toronita Street York, PA 717-846-4940 Tour of York Expo Center 334 Carlisle Avenue, York, Pennsylvania 717-848-2596
OCT. 25 - 26 MDIHCC Chapter 39 Fall Harvest Show Murphy's Farm 11502 Browningsville Rd. Ijamsville, MD 9 - 4 for more info call 301-418-0635 ALL Trucks Welcome
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Dinner Meeting at Barbara Fritchie Rest. 6:30 PM Dinner, 7:30 PM Meeting, 1513 West Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21702
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Saturday, May 2, 2015 22nd Annual Mason Dixon Show AT CENTRAL MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL TRUCK 8AM to 3PM 8425 PROGRESS COURT, FREDERICK, MD INFO 301-689-3576
Thus - Sat, May 28-30, 2015 ATHS National Convention & Truck Show York Expo Center 334 Carlisle Avenue, York, Pennsylvania 717-848-2596
******Meeting Notes****** The July 16th 2014 meeting was attended by Mike Augustine, Jimmy Alexander, Gary Callis, Dick Claycomb, Bill Evans, Gene Evans, Allen Fisher, Bill Fulmer, John Fair, Mel Fair Sr., Mel Fair Jr., Elmer Gouker, Linda Harden, Angie Harris, Wayne Harris, Dan Herbst, Pat Herbst, Doug Jones, Donnie Kemper, Walt Lang, Randy Pickett, Mike Uphold, Marianne Uphold, John Vanatta, and Mark Vassallo. The Kim’s cluckers report was read and there are only 19 chickens in residence. (Reports have it that there is a fox in the hen house) Randy gave the Treasurers report; we have $4195.52 on hand.
Pictures from the May National Show in Springfield, MO Allen Fisher’s truck on the cover of True Blue Ford Trucks
Allen will be signing autographs at the Tri-State Show!
ATHS Golden Achievement Award presented to Melvin Fair Sr. at our July Dinner Meeting by: ATHS RVP Mel Fair Jr, ATHS Chairman John Vannatta, ATHS Board Member at Large/Chapter President Mark Vassallo, and the members of the Mason Dixon Chapter Pat Herbst receiving the 2014 Phil Ridgely Award from Show Chairman Mel Fair.
Bill Fulmer’s Peterbilt. Last year’s Tri-State show flyer truck. Hopefully somebody will take this photo and put it on a Magazine so Bill can catch up to Allen Fisher ********** FOR SALE **********
Large 4’ x 8’ Metal Work Table with (10) anvils and (3) shelves underneath. A steal at $500. Also a type of Electric chair lift that could be used for other things, 450 LB Cap best offer Rod -814-662-2815 1978 Ford F350 XLT Crew Cab Dually 460, Auto $7500 Ron @ 301-689-0489 or cell 301-338-0620
The Officers and Staff of the Mason Dixon Chapter are: President-Mark Vassallo 301-606-2568 [email protected] Vice President-Doug Jones 301-223-6898 [email protected] Secretary-Allen Fisher 301-689-3576 Treasurer-C. Randall Pickett 410-489-5189 Show Chairman-Mel Fair 301-401-0424 [email protected] Hood Scoop Editor-Allen Fisher Hood Scoop Publisher/Webmaster-Mark Vassallo Hood Scoop Printer-The Staff of Central Maryland International Truck
Past Presidents of the Chapter: David Alexander Jim Alexander Allen Bond Fred Craig Allen Fisher M. D. Miller Buzz Payne Dick Schaffer
Dues and Membership
The policy of the ATHS and the bylaws of the Mason Dixon Chapter state you must be an ATHS member to be a member of the local chapter. On the issue of dues, this will be the last year that we will accept dues year round. For 2015 dues will be accepted starting now with the last dues collection at the Festivus in January. The chapter has to submit a list of members to the ATHS by the 31st of January of each year. This is when the ATHS audits membership to see if the chapter members are ATHS members. We can no longer carry members that are past due on their dues.
The Hood Scoop is published on the first week of the odd month when possible. Deadline for submission to the Calendar of Events and For Sale / Wanted is the third Friday of the even month. Submit to: Allen Fisher @ 570 Beall School Road Frostburg, MD 21532 or to Mark Vassallo @ P. O. Box 518 Damascus, MD 20872 or by e-mail at [email protected] Any duplication or retransmission of this newsletter is encouraged!
FOR CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR TO RECEIVE THE HOOD SCOOP VIA E-MAIL PLEASE CONTACT Mark Vassallo @ P. O. Box 518 Damascus, MD 20872 or by e-mail at [email protected]
The Mason Dixon Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society sole purpose is to collect and preserve the history of antique trucks and the industry. We also support organizations that help those in need. The Mason Dixon Chapter will not discriminate on make, model, year, color, or condition of any antique truck or its operator! Old Trucks are FUN
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