March 2016

Rocket Review A Message From Your Dixie Olds President My Mother always told me that the older I got the faster time would pass. She was right. Seems as if it was just a few short weeks ago I was writing a President’s message (January) and already we are into the month of March. We’ve had some warm, beautiful days and I’m sure many of you are looking forward to getting your Oldsmobiles ready for another car show season. Our club has been invited to participate in an Atlanta area Easter Parade on March 27, 2016 and we have the BOP&C show coming up later this spring, on April Dixie Olds Club 29 - 30, 2016 to name a couple. More on these events as well as others appear at the end of the newsletter. Board Planning for the Oldsmobile Club of President Doug Williams America (OCA) Nationals continues. Another joint meeting was held Vice President Stefan Bartelski Saturday, February 20th at the Secretary Nancy Wilson Marriott Meadowview, the host hotel, Treasurer Vicki Mell in Kingsport, TN with around 30 in Chapter attendance. As many of you know, this Representative Joe Fotschky is a joint venture between our chapter, The Music City Rockets and the Oldsmobile Club of America. Much Next Meeting was accomplished at the meeting, Saturday, March 19, 2016 including an update from Entourage 12:00 pm Management showing that 105 people and 73 cars were registered as of the Delkwood Grill meeting date. A very good start for this early in the game as the host hotel 2769 Delk Road SE and one of the overflow hotels are completely booked and a second overflow Marietta, GA 30067 hotel is nearly full. This OCA Nationals has the potential for record breaking Phone: 770-956-1313 attendance! Delk Road is Exit 261 on I-75. During our visit, we toured the facility, including the indoor convention center The Delkwood Grill is approximately 1 and the outdoor show field and swap meet areas. The layout of the parking mile East of I-75. The Delkwood Grill lot will provide ample space for both show cars and swap meet vendors will be on the North side of the road, if you cross Powers Ferry Road you have and special displays gone too far. will include a 1966 Toronado and a 1937 Olds powered Cord owned by E.L. Cord’s grandson. Additionally, representatives from the City of Kingsport did a presentation on The Meadowview Marriott in Kingsport, TN Continued on Page 2 Rocket Review

President’s Message (Continued from Page 1) Funfest, the city’s annual festival Cathy at 402-880-5123, Cynthia Special thanks this month goes to that will take place the week of at 423-903-4752 or myself at Dixie Olds member Amy Becham. the Nationals. There will be an 423-364-6646. My thanks to all of Not only is she the creator and opportunity to participate in those those who attended the Kingsport editor of “The Rocket Review,” our activities. meeting and I am looking forward new newsletter, she has also agreed Our next, joint meeting will to seeing many of you at the to take on responsibilities as our take place at Sticky Fingers, 420 Chattanooga meeting. new Membership Chairman. Amy, Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN on Plans are also underway for our we appreciate the hard work you annual “Gathering” to be held this do for the club. year, October 7th and 8th in downtown Cartersville, GA. The April 23, 2016 Cruise-in will be Friday from Please remember fellow club 6 until 9 pm and the car show member Michael Blanchard who is Saturday, April 23rd at 1pm EDT. Saturday from 8 am until 3 pm. recovering from surgery. We need volunteers to make this a This year, if you register in advance In closing, I would like to thank successful event and will be setting you will be eligible for a drawing our Dixie Olds Board members, up committees and assigning for $100 cash! The registration Stefan, Vicki, Nancy and our club volunteers for the meet soon. fee is non-refundable and you do representative, Joe plus the many Cathy McKinley from the Music not have to be present to win. One other volunteers in the club who City Rockets and Cynthia Williams hundred per cent of the proceeds are working tirelessly, not only from our club will be leading from “The Gathering” will benefit for the betterment of the club but this charge and sending out the the R. E. Olds Transportation to insure we have a successful schedule of events, chairpersons Museum in Lansing, Michigan. Nationals event in July. You are and times to volunteer. If you This is the only museum in the all a great bunch of folks! Look would like to put your name on world dedicated to the legacy of forward to seeing you on the road the list to help for a few hours R.E. Olds and Oldsmobile. Your in your Oldsmobile soon! during the Nationals, please contact support is greatly appreciated. Doug Williams Membership Dues Are Due! The Dixie Olds Club 2016 annual dues are $15 payable by cash or check. In 2017, yearly club dues will increase to $20 but members can prepay their 2017 annual dues anytime during the 2016 year and save $5. Starting January 1, 2017, members paying for 2017 dues will be charged the increased rate. Please mail your dues payments (check or money order – no cash) directly to Amy Becham, Membership Chairman at 3061 Willowstone Drive, Duluth, GA 30096. CHANGES to your email or mailing address, phone numbers, or car collection? Use the membership form at the end of the newsletter to let us know so we can update our records and keep you posted on club events. Page 2 • March 2016 2 • March Page Rocket Review

Phoenix & Fenders Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show Saturday, The 9th annual Phoenix & Fenders call member Jerry Hicks if you’re th Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show interested and plan to attend so he March 26 is scheduled for Saturday, March may reserve enough spaces for all 11am – 3pm 26, 2016, from 11 am until 3 pm of us to park together as a group. Car arrival 9am-11:30am at Sonoraville High School, 7340 His cell number is 770-548-0052. Registration cut-off at 11:30am Fairmount Highway SE, Calhoun, Additionally, Joe and Debbie Award Ceremony at 3pm GA 30701. Fotschky invite members to join Show registration: $25 (2 for $40) them at the Cracker Barrel at exit This event is open to all makes FREE for all spectators 306 off of I-75. After breakfast, and models, including trucks and Rain date: Sat, 4/16

everyone can caravan to the show. motorcycles, and the registration Info: [email protected] 706.602.0320 Email Joe at joefotschky@comcast. fee is $25. An annual fundraiser, net if you’re interested. all proceeds benefit the senior class raffle, photos, games, activities, of Sonoraville High School and Car Show participants are music and food. For more help support their senior activities encouraged to arrive and register information, see the flyer included throughout the year. between 9 am and 11:30 and the end of the newsletter. awards will be presented at 3 pm. The Dixie Olds Club has been well Directions: Take exit 312 off Professional judges will be present represented in years past and even Interstate 75 and turn East onto to score vehicles of all sizes, ages won the club participation award Georgia Highway 53 toward and preferences. a few years ago. This is always Fairmount. The school is on a fun event and we hope many of For spectators, the event will the left side of the road in the you can attend this year. Please include a silent auction, a 50/50 Sonoraville Community. FOR SALE 1901 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Replica $1,975 Restored model recently posted online for $12,500. Title not available and possibly not titled when new/original. Currently does not run but with a little TLC and a good bit of restoration, it’ll be a beauty! Hugh Hicks, current owner, states that it appears all parts are there and even includes a copy of the Owner’s Manual from the Oldsmobile History Center which he received in 1994. This replica was made in the 1950’s according to a letter from GM/Oldsmobile (also included). Interested parties should contact Hugh Hicks at 615-804-1281 or [email protected]. Page 3 • March 2016 Rocket Review Member Sightings

Jerry Hicks was recently spotted driving a 1976 Cutlass Karen and Joe Neely made a grand appearance on a cold Salon in Cream Gold that was built in the (now leveled) day in their 1971 Olds Cutlass Supreme convertible. It’s Doraville Assembly Plant. It’s a project car that he has their second one, named Ruby II – their first one was also owned for 2.5 years and is slowly bringing back to her red and named Ruby. Joe and Karen have had Ruby II for original glory. She still has her original 350 V-8 engine two years. It has a new top, new windshield, new radial and 3-speed auto transmission, with bucket seats and floor tires, and a modern radio with CD player hidden in the shifter. At a mere 64,000 miles, Jerry enjoys driving her as glove box! They enjoy cruising to the Dacula Memorial much or more than his other three Oldsmobiles. Day parade each year and driving it to local car shows. Page 4 • March 2016 4 • March Page Rocket Review

2016 OCA Nationals... It’s just around the corner The 2016 OCA Nationals and you’ll want to start planning your trip now. The first thing to do is REGISTER! There are two ways to do this: Online or by mail using the form at the end of this newsletter. Additionally, there are a few other things you will want to plan for and know before going to the national meet. Take some time and read the Car Show Rules on the OCA website at www.oldsmobileclub.org, navigate to the JUDGING tab and select CAR SHOW RULES. The rules cover what is expected of you on judging day, items to have (and not have) displayed with your vehicle, and a lot of useful information on the classes. Many members find this to be very valuable information, even after attending several meets in the past. DRIVERS WANTED Antique Automobile Easter Parade Oldsmar Avondale Estates, GA Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 1:30 pm People’s Centennial If you’d like to join the fun and drive your car in this event, March 29 – please contact Lamar Hart, Easter Parade Chairman, at 770-496-9928 or by email at [email protected]. April 2, 2016 Oldsmar, FL Sponsored by the Olds Club of Florida

35th ANNUAL PEACH BLOSSOM B.O.P.C. Page 5 • March 2016 Buick • Oldsmobile • Pontiac • Cadillac Charity Car Show, Swap Meet, & Car Corral April 29 – 30, 2016 Hosted by the Southeastern GTO Association

Saturday, March 26th

11am – 3pm

Car arrival 9am-11:30am

Registration cut-off at 11:30am

Award Ceremony at 3pm

Show registration: $25 (2 for $40)

FREE for all spectators

Rain date: Sat, 4/16

Info: [email protected] 706.602.0320

Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show

Dash Plaques to 1st 25 entries

At least 25 trophies awarded in a variety of categories including People’s Choice

Rock Silent Games 50/50 Food Climbing Auction Photos Raffle Music Wall

proudly sponsored by the

Sonoraville High School: I-75 Exit 312 then approx. 6.5 miles East on Hwy 53

For rain delay or cancellation info: www.shs.gcbe.org or www.facebook.com/SonoravilleHighSchool

*All money raised will be used to fund SHS Senior Activities.*

You are cordially invited to the Rotary Club of Duluth’s 2nd Annual Car Show Saturday, April 9 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Downtown Duluth, Georgia Viewing is free to the public! Featuring Antique Classics • Foreign Sports • Hotrods Muscles, 1972 & Older • Muscles, After 1972 • Pickups Show Specials • Professional Judging of 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place in Each Category + People’s Choice Winner

• Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chips & Drinks for Sale by Duluth Rotary • Commemorative T-Shirts for Sale • Downtown Merchants Open for Business families of fallen Special Operations Forces. www.DuluthRotaryEvents.org/car-show/

Register Now to Show Your Car!

Entry Fee - $20 per car for all entries received by April 11; $25 per car on day of show Please complete an entry form for each car, but you may total and submit one payment for multiple entries. Please enclose all forms with your check, make payable to Rotary Club of Duluth. Mail to: Mark Tyrrell • C/O TAPP Lumber • P.O. Box 649 • Buford, Georgia 30518 Email Inquiries to: [email protected] Name:______Address:______City:______State:______Zip Code: ______Phone: ______E-Mail: ______Cars on exhibit must arrive on Saturday, April 12 between 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and remain parked throughout the show. Show Categories (Please check one.) Antique Classic Foreign Sport Hot Rod Muscle, 1972 and older Muscle, after 1972 Pickup Please tell us about your vehicle: Year:______Make: ______Model:______

How did you hear about our show?______

Would you like to be contacted about other Rotary Club of Duluth events? Yes, any event___ Only future car shows ___ No, thank you___ Rain or Shine! No rain date.

I have read and fully understand all the details as set forth and agree to abide by all policies, rules, and regulations established by the Rotary Club of Duluth, Inc. relating to this car show. I hereby agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Rotary Club of Duluth, Inc., and its volunteer personnel, the City of Duluth, all organizations and persons sponsoring, managing, or in any other way participating in the Rotary Club of Duluth, Inc.’s car show, from any loss, claim, damage, penalty, or lawsuit in any way arising from my involvement in the Rotary Club of Duluth, Inc.’s car show. I agree that all disputes arising or relating to this agreement with the Rotary Club of Duluth, Inc. will be adjudicated solely in binding arbitration in Gwinnett County, Georgia with an arbitrator selected by the Rotary Club of Duluth, Inc., and that the sole venue for disputes regarding this arbitration provision shall be the Superior Court of Gwinnett been completed.

35th ANNUAL PEACH BLOSSOM B.O.P.C. Buick * Oldsmobile * Pontiac * Cadillac Charity Car Show, Swap Meet, & Car Corral April 29 – 30, 2016

Friday, April 29, 7:00—Cash Dinner (Host club will provide soft drinks and snacks.) Cherokee Cattle Company in the “patio” 2710 Canton Rd. Marietta, GA 30066 (770)427-0490

Saturday, April 30—Show & Swap Meet Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Rd, Marietta, GA 30066 8:00 to noon—Registration Popular Vote Judging ends at 1:00 Awards at 2:30

Hosted by the Southeastern GTO Association DIRECTIONS TO THE SHOW: Take I-75 to Exit 269 (Barrett Parkway – Town Center Mall). Turn east, Barrett Parkway becomes Piedmont Road. The Church and Car Show are about two miles on the right.

I-575 also crosses Barrett Parkway at Exit One and avoids much of the Town Center traffic. Getting off I-575 at that exit, and heading east, puts you a half mile closer to the show.

JUDGING: (At least 25 Classes, including separate “Survivor” & “In-Progress” classes) "Peer Judging" (popular vote) will be used. Each car registered will receive one ballot, which will entitle you to vote in (up to) three (other) classes for a First, Second or Third place. Clubs Presidents’ choice of: Best Buick, Olds, Pontiac, Cadillac, Best of Show, Best In-Process, and Best Survivor. Classes will be determined by the cars registered by April 16, 2016. So please register early. This not only helps us, but also helps your car to be properly classified. Fire extinguisher mandatory. Friday night parking and security will be available at the church.

For additional show information and to download a registration form, please go to www.segtoa.org or contact: John Link at (404) 578-8973 or [email protected] 2016 Oldsmobile Club of American Naonals Registraon Form DETAILS & REGISTER ONLINE! Hosted by the Music City Rockets & the Dixie Olds Club www.ocanaƟonals.com Complete your registraƟon online & receive a FREE CommemoraƟve Show Lapel Pin!

OCA # (Required) ______Hurst/Olds # ______Chapter ______Name ______Spouse/Guest ______Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Phone (_____) ______‐ ______Cell Phone (_____) ______‐ ______E‐Mail ______Number aending: ____ Adults ____ Children What’s your expected arrival Date? Tue. 7/19 Wed. 7/20 Thu. 7/21 Fri. 7/22 Where will you be staying? ______

Vehicle & Judging Informaon Only cars registered by June 19, 2016 will be judged. NO EXCEPTIONS. OCA Membership is required to have your car judged. OCA RegulaƟons state that the car you register is the car that will be judged. Show Only & Hurst/Olds Members cars will be parked on the show field with the cars being judged. CAR # 1 YEAR ______MODEL ______CLASS ______Junior Senior Senior Pres. Show only CAR # 2 YEAR ______MODEL ______CLASS ______Junior Senior Senior Pres. Show only Are you willing to judge? YES NO Have you judged before? YES NO Class you prefer to judge ______

Host Hotel (Sold Out—Waitlist available) REGISTRATION No refunds after June 19, 2016. QTY COST TOTAL Meadowview Marrio Conference Resort & Convenon OCA Member or Hurst/Olds Member 1st Car $45.00 $ Center (423) 578‐6600 Non‐OCA Member, 1st Car + OCA Membership $75.00 $ Visit www.oldsmobileclub.org for overflow hotels. Each Additional Car $25.00 $ Registraon Quesons? Family Registration or Hurst/Olds Club—Participation Fee w/NO CAR $25.00 $ Entourage Management (270) 842‐1148 Trailer Parking $25.00 $ lena@entourage‐management.com TOURS & EVENTS Details available at the OCA Website! Vehicle & Judging Quesons? Wednesday—July 20, 2016 Brad Long, Music City Rockets (615) 766‐7739 Birthplace of Country Music Museum 9:30 am—2:30 pm [email protected] $20.00 $ DRIVE YOURSELF to the track $45.00 $ Doug Williams, Dixie Olds Club (423) 364‐6646 Bristol Motor Speedway Track Tour & Dinner 3:30 pm—9:30 pm [email protected] MOTORCOACH to/from the hotel $50.00 $ Bristol Motor Speedway Track Tour & Dinner 3:30 pm—9:30 pm Track Laps (6‐10, car dependent)—per driver (non driving passengers FREE) $50.00 $ Autocross *Event must have a minimum of 50 registrants to happen. $60.00 $ Thursday—July 21, 2016 Birthplace of Country Music Museum 9:30 am—2:30 pm $20.00 $ Moonshine History & Presentation by Tiny 5:00 pm—6:00 pm $10.00 $ Moonshine TASTING, History & Presentation by Tiny (Must be 21 years of age) $25.00 $ Welcome Dinner Buffet—Adult 6:00 pm—8:00 pm $32.00 $ Welcome Dinner—Child (12 years & under) $16.00 $ Friday—July 22, 2016

Ladies Luncheon with Chef’s Cooking Demonstration 12:00 pm—1:30 pm $38.00 $ *REGISTER ONLINE TODAY* Saturday—July 23, 2016 OCA Awards Banquet—Adult Beef Chicken Pork Vegetarian www.ocanaonals.com $38.00 $ Online registrants will receive a OCA Awards Banquet —Child Chicken Tenders (12 years & under) $16.00 $ FREE Commemorave Show Lapel Pin. LIMITED EDITION SHOW MERCHANDISE Mastercard / Visa can be processed online. You may also Short Sleeved Show T‐Shirt Small Medium Large X‐Large $18.00 $ elect to mail us a check aer compleng the online form. Checks made out to 2016 Oldsmobile Short Sleeved Show T‐Shirt 2X‐Large 3X‐Large 4X‐Large $20.00 $ Naonals can be mailed to: Golf Polos Small Medium Large X‐Large $35.00 $

2016 Oldsmobile Naonals Golf Polos 2X‐Large 3X‐Large $37.00 $ c/o Entourage Management Caps (One size) $16.00 $ 1093 A1A Beach Blvd PMB 203 St. Augusne, FL 32080 TOTAL $

Entourage Management LLC & its agents act only in the capacity as agents for the passengers in all maers of pertaining to sightseeing tour & transportaon whether by motorcoach, air cra, railroad, automobile or cruise ship and as such will not be liable for any injury, personal injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be the occasioned whether by default of any hotel, carrier, common carrier, restaurant, etc. By registering for this event you release Entourage Management, Meadowview Marrio Conference Resort, Music City Rockets, and the Dixie Olds Club from any liabilies of damage or loss that may happen during this event.

DIXIE OLDS CLUB 2016 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Date ______

Name ______

Street ______

City ______State ______Zip ______

Phone – Home ______Cell ______

Email ______

Oldsmobile Club of America Number ______

Oldsmobile #1 ______

Oldsmobile #2 ______

Oldsmobile #3 ______

2016 Dues: $15.00 per year (U.S. funds only).

Send completed application form and payment made payable to Dixie Olds Club:

Dixie Olds Club c/o Amy Becham 3061 Willowstone Drive Duluth, Ga. 30096

If you’ve already paid your dues, please also use this form to update your personal information listed above. Please email any updates and changes to Amy Becham at [email protected]