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Speicher’s 1964 Cutlass Celebrates 50 years

Also in this issue: Members Celebrate 50th Anniversary of 1964 Olds Route 66 Tour Update First Pictures from Homecoming 2014

Editor’s message……. 2014 R. E. Olds Chapter Board of Directors You can tell the weather has changed in , our Chapter members have been busy. The Walkinshaw Tribute was well attended as was the Memorial Day President event in Dimondale and at Hummer’s. It is always a “good time” when our Bruce Powelson families get together. H 517-548-2793 Besides having fun when we are together other things happen. At our Memorial C 517-331-3560 Day picnic we were discussing the significance of the day and Eva Cooper [email protected] thought it would be a great idea if we thanked our Chapter members that are veterans. She suggested having our veterans send in a picture of themselves in Vice-President their uniform from when they served. Several people liked the idea, so………. Chris Heminger Here is your assignment: Are you a military veteran? Dig around in your old 517-655-3514 photos and find a picture of yourself in uniform. Send it to me with information [email protected] about what branch you served in, what were your years of service and any other

information you want to include. I would like to include these in the November Secretary issue just in time for Veteran’s Day. Please send them either by email or snail Ed Shand mail (photos will be returned) and have them to me by October 1 at the latest. 517-655-4739 Rocket Review [email protected] Thank you for helping with this edition of and for all you did to preserve our freedom. Treasurer A complete report on Homecoming 2014 will be in the September issue. Until Jerry Garfield then, enjoy the photo layout provided by Wayne Mason on pages 6 and 7. Also 248-881-3619 be sure to check out “Oldsmobile Homecoming 2014” on YouTube. A fantastic [email protected] 5 minute video is posted that was taken from an overhead drone camera.

Until we meet again……….keep those rockets rolling and stories coming, Membership Coordinator Don Cooper Judy Badgley 517-290-7455 [email protected] Send newsletter articles, classifieds, etc. to Judy Badgley at [email protected] or 4631 Doane Hwy., Potterville, MI 48876 OCA Representative Eva Cooper 517-290-8451 [email protected] President’s message…..

Past President Hola, fellow Oldsmobilistas! Vicki May 616-250-1568 Our 2014 Oldsmobile Homecoming spectacular was a tremendous success and [email protected] is in the history books! If you were able to attend, you were welcomed by beautiful weather, well over By-Laws Coordinator 500 , and a record number of vendors. We received very positive Troy Collins reports and comments from visitors, entrants, and retailers on this incredible 517-646-0879 largest one-day display of Oldsmobiles. [email protected] If you did not attend, we hope you will be able to enjoy Homecoming 2015.

Board members are elected for a one-year As always, our pro-active committee is wanting to hear of any suggestions that period of time at the Annual Banquet can help us improve our show. Meeting. Officers assume their office Thank yous go to all who were able to help with this fantastic setting of now beginning January 1st of the subsequent year vintage Oldsmobiles. in which they are elected. IMPORTANT: 1. In this newsletter is an insert for you to VOTE on the proposed bylaw

change. General Club meetings are held on the 2. If your newsletter has on it stamped LAST ISSUE RENEW NOW, 1st Tuesday of the month at various locations, but usually at the R. E. Olds please take the time to renew your membership. Museum in Lansing. Contact Bruce Powelson at the number shown above Yours, the not clown president, Bruce for more information. CIAO!

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R. E. Olds Chapter Calendar of Events July- R. E. Olds Chapter Annual Picnic 12 Ledges Car Show Fitzgerald Park 9AM-4PM R. E. Olds Museum Grand Ledge, MI Sunday, August 10, 2014 1 PM 26 Car Capital Car Show R. E. Olds Museum fundraiser Members of the R. E. Olds Chapter will be hosting a potluck picnic at the R. E. Olds Downtown Lansing Museum (240 Museum Dr., Lansing, MI 48933). This is becoming an annual event to Details 517-372-0529 be enjoyed by all. We have also invited the members of the Motor City Rockets to enjoy the day with us. 30 OCA National Meet Though August 2 More People + More Oldsmobiles = More Fun! Cincinnati, OH The Chapter will provide pulled pork barbecue, beverages (lemonade, iced tea and Details oldsmobileclub.org water) and tableware. We ask you to bring a side dish to share. Recommended August- categories are: 5 NO TUESDAY MEETING Last name A-H Dessert 10 CHAPTER PICNIC R. E. Olds Museum Last name I-Q Salad or Vegetable See information at right Last name R-Z Family favorite / Chefs Choice

23 28th Street Cruise Also, please bring your own lawn chairs. Grand Rapids, MI See information at right Last year we held a “white elephant” auction with all monies taken in going to the R. E. September- Olds Museum. This was a lot of fun and went to a good cause. A white elephant item is 2 Chapter Meeting 7 PM something in your house or garage that you don’t want anymore. It can be an Olds item, R. E. Olds Museum a car item or nearly anything. We ask that it be wrapped or bagged so that bidders can’t October see what they are bidding on (this makes it more fun, especially when they see what 7 Board meeting 6 PM they won). Chapter Meeting 7 PM This will be a relaxing afternoon of sharing Oldsmobile and Chapter stories with R. E. Olds Museum friends. If you have any old photos of Chapter events, this will be a great item to share. November 4 NO TUESDAY MEETING So we can purchase the correct amount of food, we ask that you let us know if you will be attending by August 1. Contact Eva Cooper at: 15 CHAPTER ANNUAL 517-290-8451 or [email protected] BANQUET/ELECTIONS

2013 28th St. 10th Annual Metro Cruise Grand Rapids, Michigan Saturday August 23, 2014 Hello R. E. Olds Chapter Members:

We will gather at McDonald’s Restaurant on M-100 just off I-96, north of Grand Ledge at 8:00 a.m. There will be time for breakfast or coffee before we leave so come join us. We will leave McDonalds at 8:50 a.m. and motorcade to Harvey on 28th St. We need to arrive at the dealership no later than 10:00 AM. We are provided front row parking for our Oldsmobiles, with a great view of the cruising. You can pack a lunch, eat at one of the food vendors on site or eat at one of the many nearby restaurants. This will be another great outing for our “Rockets”! Save this date on your calendar, mark it FUN!

If you have a relative or friend that has a GM vehicle, other than an Oldsmobile, they may come with us. However, they will be parked in another area at Harvey Cadillac.

Contact Mike Ross at 517-676-5630 or email: [email protected] if you are going to attend. Mike needs to give Mr. Leese, our host, a car count by Wednesday August 20st.

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MY 1964 CUTLASS by Jack Speicher, member #346

I have to give a little background with sold the black this story as I came to Lansing in with a February 1963 as a GMI student co- tan interior and top, oping with Oldsmobile. My dad had putting the other been a lifelong GM driver and I grew interior into up as part of the GM family. In my storage. 55+ years of driving, I have owned 58 Then I started on vehicles and 26 of them have been separating the body Oldsmobiles. My first Olds was a new and frame on my 1964 Cutlass purchased in yellow 1964. The Dec. 1963 and I have now owned doors, hood, deck seven 1964 Cutlass cars over the years lid, and frame were including the hardtop, a wagon, and 5 all chemically . stripped to bare Now for the actual history of the red metal in Chester, convertible that I currently own. It was MI, but since his a car I found in Atlanta, GA through tank was only 16 At this point, I was able to find a Hemming’s magazine in 1981. It was feet long and my body was longer than 1972 Cutlass wagon that was being in pretty rough (but solid) shape when I that I had the body stripped at Redi- scrapped that had the front towed it home and was manufactured Strip in Lansing (25 foot long tank). brackets that I wanted but I ended up as yellow car with a tan interior. I My next door neighbor (Dave using the entire front suspension. knew I wanted a red convertible with a Stanaway) helped me a lot with this Everything was purchased new from black interior, but I had enough project over the 5 years of work that NAPA for the brakes and suspension ambition and energy to not be deterred followed. The first problem was we (including the control arm bushings) by this misfit. did not have a rotisserie to rotate the and the steel parts were stripped and body to paint the painted. bottom of the I had previously (in the 70’s) floor pan, so we obtained a ‘new’ THM400 rolled the body and a 3.73 Posi rear axle up onto it’s side assembly from salvage at Oldsmobile. (on old tires) and 1982 SPO was having a clearance on a propped it up new 1972 455 W-30 short block that with 2 X 4’s. they had overstocked, so other than the The body panels cylinder heads, everything in the drive did not even dent train was brand new with zero miles. from this abuse So now everything that moved (except and it was easy for the steering column and to get the black speedometer) was new and ready to go. I ended up buying another 1964 paint on the underbody done that way. The exhaust system was all purchased convertible from Ohio (already had a After the chassis was painted and the from NAPA except for the LH tailpipe lot of bondo in it) but it had a good body reassembled to the frame, the which Olds made from 1 ¾” instead of black interior and a good white top. So body was primed and painted with the the 2” pipe so the local Muffler Man I proceeded to strip the interior out of 1964 Red lacquer (in my neighbor’s bent and installed a 2” pipe. both cars (along with the tops) and then garage).

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Then in 1996 after about 2,000 miles, I decided to sell the car to improve a domestic situation. It was purchased by Doug Simon of Wacousta so it was still local. After 5 years (and a divorce), I called Doug to see about repurchasing the 64, but he had bought it for his wife and they wanted to keep it. I asked him to contact me if they changed their mind, but just to be sure, I would call him every 2-3 years. Finally, in the fall of 2011, there was some consideration to selling it. I had bought another 1964 Cutlass Convertible in 2001 to drive while working on my 1951 Olds Super 88, so I asked Doug to hold it until spring so I could sell the white conv. and he agreed. So I have had my 1964 Red convertible since then. WHO AM I

I was born in the USA, but my early a cruiser . After sometime repairs and a few parts during its years were spent in Colombia, South devoted to searching I wound up restoration. America. I returned to the USA for my finding my current 1964 F85 . In I kept my MSU ties through these high school years and that is when my 1986 I purchased it from an engineer years by working as a part-time interest in cars started. I was unable to who worked in Oldsmobile’s Product employee 50 years in the sports have a car while in high school. My Engineering Department. department working the sporting first car was purchased at the age of 19 The car, originally from Tennessee, events. and was a transportation special, a was a stock 2-owner car powered by a I started drag racing cars in 1962 and 1954 Olds 88. This car was followed V6 engine with a 2-speed I got remarried in 1987. Although I am by a succession of GM vehicles, with a . It was retired from Olds, I am still at MSU, few Ford pick-ups mixed in. completely OEM stock and in very still racing and still married. I also The early 60’s found me in Lansing good condition, requiring only minimal volunteer one day a week at the R. E. where I attended MSU Olds Museum doing for a year. Then I hired in maintenance. at Oldsmobile and eventually was in the Can you guess “who this Product Engineering is”? See if you are right, apprentice program. I find the answer on page spent 42 years at 10. Send your “WHO AM Oldsmobile before I” article to Judy Badgley, retiring in 2006. contact info on page 2. In the mid-1980’s, I Tell us about yourself and decided to start looking how or why you are for a GM “A” body car to interested in cars or restore and use as a Oldsmobile. “special interest” vehicle, 5

July ~ August 2014 July ~ August 2014 Rocket Review Page 6 Rocket Review Page 7 Homecoming 2014 - A EVENT! Over 550 Oldsmobiles

Photos by: Wayne Mason

A full report, including statistics, will appear in the next issue of Rocket

See you again next year, June 20th, 2015, Always the day July ~ August 2014 July ~ August 2014 Rocket Review Page 6 Rocket Review Page 7 Homecoming 2014 - A EVENT! Over 550 Oldsmobiles

Photos by: Wayne Mason

A full report, including statistics, will appear in the next issue of Rocket

See you again next year, June 20th, 2015, Always the day WE REMEMBER JIM WALKINSHAW

May 12, 2014, the R. E. Olds decided on a large brass plaque below shows Janet Walkinshaw and Museum held a “thank you to our mounted to a walnut base that would Allen Walkinshaw (their son) in front volunteers” party. This was an hang in the area of the Curved Dash of the plaque. opportunity for the museum to show Assembly Line re-creation that Jim was their appreciation to the volunteers that instrumental in designing and building do so much to keep the doors to the just before he died last year. The museum open. committee decided it would be A committee from the R. E. Olds appropriate to present this plaque to the Chapter had been working on a tribute museum on the night of their volunteer to Jim Walkinshaw for all he did for celebration. our Chapter as well as Olds enthusiasts At 7 p.m., Bill Adcock, Director of all over the world. The committee the R. E. Olds Museum thanked all of the volunteers and then introduced Judy Badgley to make the Chapter presentation. Judy made a brief testimonial about Jim to the group while Chapter President Bruce Powelson unveiled the plaque. Everyone applauded as the plaque was revealed. The photo

EVERYONE LOVES A PARADE especially when it is filled with Oldsmobiles

Memorial Day, May 26, 2014, Royale conv., Gilbert’s; 1985 442, desserts. Those attending all ate very members of the R. E. Olds Chapter met Cooper’s (with Nicholas’ riding). well and had a fun afternoon. in Dimondale to stage for the annual Another Oldsmobile was in the parade parade and remembrance of our fallen as well, a 1969 442 convertible. He veterans. At 11 a.m., there were 10 was provided membership information. Chapter members and their The crowd all cheered as the Oldsmobiles participating. 1933, Oldsmobiles went by, of course, Hummer’s; 1949 88, Wilcox’s; 1957 several of our members were tossing Super 88, Hummer’s; 1967 Cutlass beads and candy to the watchers. Conv., Hilliard’s; 1967 Cutlass, Following the parade most of the Pirochta’s; 1970 Vista Cruiser (and participants went to Tom and Jan surf board), Jones’; 1972 Vista Cuiser, Hummer’s home, where we enjoyed a Mead’s; 1972 Hurst/Olds conv., potluck picnic. Ron and Val Reichle Badgley’s; 1973 Cutlass, Collins (with joined the group for the picnic. Jerry Garfield riding); 1975 Delta Nobody left hungry as the food table was filled with sloppy joes, macaroni & cheese, baked beans, deviled eggs, several choices of salads and even more choices of 8

GET YOUR KICKS ON

October 8-19, 2014, several members way. We'll drive around 250 miles you do the entire trip. You can do all or of the R. E. Olds Chapter are planning a day... Some a little longer... Some part. It is also not necessary that you to participate in the car cruise from shorter. We will not be driving all of drive a vintage car. You are welcome Joliet, IL to Santa Monica, CA, Route 66 from Illinois to California... to also drive your modern vehicle. traveling along the historic Route 66. As some of the "mother road" is no There is more information on the FROM ORGANIZER CRAIG longer out there..... But we will drive as website as to what will be happening PARRISH-This will be the first year of much of what's left of Route 66 as and when. www.route66motortour.com this event – Joliet, Illinois to Santa possible with time allowed Chapter members interested in Monica, California. The team involved Each morning we will have a driver's participating can contact Eva Cooper at with this event are some of the finest meeting going over the day's activities 517-290-8451 or [email protected] Route 66 folks known. We will be and you will receive an itinerary of the This will be an adventure you won’t taking you on a wonderful tour of day, places recommended to stop, and want to miss. Route 66 in 10 days. Many fun places meeting place that evening for the next and points of interest to see along the overnight stop. It is not necessary that

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU…. OUR NEW MEMBERS JULY- AUGUST- Brett Sass - Battle Creek, MI 1 Ella Meerman 2 Lloyd Kilbreath 1970 442, 1972 Cutlass Supreme, 1975 H/O W30 5 Allen Scholten 5 Brett Sass 1977 Cutlass Supreme Salon, 1977 442 6 Jim Russell 6 Barbara Nielson Mary Goebel 7 Alana Cunningham Darrell Benedict – Mason, MI 8 Dennis Smith 8 Kathy Robinson 1965 442 convertible 10 Ron Wiles 9 Tina Behrenwald 11 Kathy Nee 10 Harry Cotterill Steve Adams – Lansing, MI Caroline Jacobs 12 Bill Adcock 1988 Toronado Trofeo, 1996 Cutlass Supreme 12 Teresa Korff Dave Sanders 13 Jeanette Smith 13 Jeff Taft Alex Sanchez – Lansing, MI 16 Jo Hineman Cheryl Hacker 1971 Cutlass Supreme 17 Peggy Doty 14 David Darling 18 Andy Gilbert Pam Anzuldua Rod & Candy McKenzie, Jr. – Hudsonville, MI 22 Leo Drozdowski 16 Eileen Fhaner 1976 Cutlass Supreme 25 Jan Ross 20 Fran Sowder 26 Darrell Benedict 24 Anthony Weglarz Keith VanderPol – Rockford, MI Matt Maddox 25 Kathy Emery 1956 Super 88 4-dr 27 Lorri Boynton Constantine Galas 28 Ken Vance Louvaine Johnson Michael & Joanna Jones – Olympia, WA 29 Cabe Revore 27 Linden Iverson 1971 442 W-30, 1983 Hurst/Olds, 1985 442 31 Joy Witte 28 Erv Johnson 29 Mark Shank Sheldon & Tracy Freeman, Eaton Rapids, MI 1971 Cutlass Supreme ENJOY!!!! 9

WHO AM I

Did you guess who our mystery numerous performance member is? It is Jim Brehm of updates; and a new 200R4 Laingsburg, MI. Jim is member #210 transmission. having joined the R. E. Olds Chapter in June 1995. Now enjoy the rest of his Details of my car: story……… ENGINE-1968 350cid bored oversize to 4.23 bore The majority displacing 382cid; Mikey of the Thompson flattop pistons restoration on for a 10.53:1 Compression my 1964 Ratio; Olds 330cid forged Cutlass was crank; modified “strapped” performed by In this condition the car was driven OEM main caps; high myself with and shown at numerous car shows both volume oil pump; Olds Toronado oil body and local and otherwise, over a period of pan (1 extra quart oil capacity); Olds repaint work years. During that time it took its fair 330cid Code 5 cylinder heads with done by Marrah’s Auto Body in share of awards including 2nd runner- oversize valves; Edelbrock aluminum Owosso. At this point in time the car up trophies on the drag strip at intake manifold; Mondello hydraulic was cloned as a 442. The next step was Mondello’s Oldsmobile Nationals in cam shaft .472 lift/.242 duration; to change the powertrain. A 330cid, Norwalk, OH. The car was also used Rochester Quadrajet carb; modified NMCA (National Muscle Car for my son’s wedding day Olds rocker arms; HEI distributor; Association) legal engine was built but transportation from his ceremony to the K&N air cleaner. never installed. To meet an upcoming reception. TRANSMISSION- GM 200R4 Olds Homecoming car show deadline a Following a recent lengthy hiatus for overdrive; B&M Megashifter fresh built stock 403 CID engine took a restoration update the car is now DIFFERENTIAL- “O” type 4.33:1 its place in front of the 2-speed ready to enjoy again. The recent work Positraction automatic. The rear axle assembly was consisted of an engine compartment SUSPENSION- OEM front and rear replaced at this time also. The stocker detailing; newly reupholstered interior sway bars; Monroe shocks was replaced with an “O” type twelve- in cloth to match the factory vinyl EXHAUST- Hooker headers with bolt 1968 unit with a 4.33:1 pattern; a different small block Olds Flowmaster mufflers positraction unit. engine displacing 382cid with Cruise on!!!

EDITORS NOTE- Jim and Sharon Brehm’s car is featured on the 2014 Oldsmobile Homecoming flyers.

Send your “WHO AM I” article to Judy Badgley, contact info on page 2. Tell us about yourself and how or why you are interested in cars or Oldsmobiles.

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R.E. Olds Chapter writing checks. This alone could save the organization Meeting member Darrell Benedict will make a presentation $600.00 annually. The club is looking at shorter terms for on body shop repairs. General Session Meeting officers. Please use caution when seeing things, especially Secretaries Report: Ed Shand read the minutes of the April 1, 2014 negative things on the internet and email. It’s been general session meeting for April 1, 2014. Chris Heminger discovered that many sending emails are not OCA motioned to accept the minutes as read. Vicki May President, Bruce Powelson called the members.There was a motion to remove one member that seconded the motion. The membership approved the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. There has been very vocal and attempting to create turmoil within motion. were 38 present at the the club. With the current makeup of the Board there were By-Laws Chairman Report: Troy Collins: The meeting. There was 1 guest. not enough votes to remove him and the motion was recommended changes to the Bylaws were printed in the Presidents Report: Bruce Powelson. withdrawn. May newsletter. There were no questions regarding the 1. Each member and spouse if present was asked to Museum Liaison Report: Bill Adcock the Car Capitol changes as of this date. Voting on the Bylaw changes will introduce themselves and some members had Oldsmobile show is scheduled for July 26, 2014. be in July. items of interest to show the group and passed them around Old Business: Homecoming: Ken reported things are Membership Chairman Report: Don Cooper reported: to see. Bruce introduced our guest speak and guest to the going well. Dash plaques and the gift plaque are on the The Chapter has 143 members. There was an insert in the membership. Our speaker was Barbara VanderMolen. way. Judy has the signup sheet for volunteers. last newsletter for membership renewal and there was a 2. Benedict Auto Body is having a car show In Mason on Homecoming Registrations. As of March 31, 2014: 149 place to update the cars that you own. Please complete it May 3, 2014. They will also have a body and paint cars (6-Final 500 and 0- 1964 442’s), 26 vendors for 70 with the renewal registration. We have three new members: demonstration show. spaces, 2 cars for sale, 36 cars for Dimondale, 28 cars for OCA Chapter Representative Report: Eva Cooper Visit www.benedictautobody.com for registration details. the Museum event.177 shirts, reported: There is no new information to report. 3.Board Meeting Items: The Board meeting consisted of Walkinshaw Tribute: The plaque has been completed. The OCA Zone Report: Ken Nicholas: Please be sure to vote normal Chapter items. There are no new items to present presentation date has been moved to May 12, 2014 at the for the officers of OCA. Write-in votes are acceptable to the membership tonight. R. E. Olds Transportation annual volunteer especially for the positions that had no nominees. 4.Special items; On April 26, 2014 the Motor City Rockets dinner. Chapter members are invited for the presentation The President is one - but Jerry Wilson has agreed to accept will have a meeting at the museum. Chapter members are and dessert following the dinner. Some Chapter members the position as a write-in. Treasurer position - Lynn welcome to attend. are bringing the desserts for the event. A chapter Shipley has also agreed to accept a write-in position. Lynn 5.The National Route 66 Motor Tour runs from October 9- representative will make the presentation. has worked in the banking industry and has knowledge of 19, 2014. It begins in Joliet, IL traveling to Santa Monica, New Business: Ashley Jones performed a telephone accounting. Our Chapter's board has endorsed these two CA. Details can be found on their website survey to see if there was interest in a Chapter roster either write-ins so please feel free to write-in their names, if you ,www.route66motortour.com There is a $40.00 entry fee on the website or in paper form. The Chapter had one in so desire. plus any other personal expenses for the event. the past and he thought it should be reinstated. There was Also our Chapter is in the Eastern Great Lakes Zone where Vice Presidents Report/Programs: Chris Heminger: 1. some interest. This item should be researched and 3 people are running. We are endorsing Ken Nicholas and Barbara J. VanderMolen will make a presentation tonight determine the feasibility of a roster and what information Vicki May. following the meeting. should be included. Museum Liaison Report: Bill Adcock reported: There 2.Dennis Parrus of Ride-On-Appraisals may come to are a lot of changes happening at the museum. One will be Homecoming instead of making a presentation at a General The 28th street show in Grand Rapids will be on Saturday, a surprise in about three weeks. Come and see then. The Session Meeting next month August 23, 2014. Get your Oldsmobile ready and join the Car Capitol event is going well. REO will also have a Treasurers Report- Jerry Garfield fun. Mike will need a count of those attending to reserve major event this summer. There is a new rocket wall going Outstanding bill to pay: Ashley Jones had a bill to give to spaces for our cars. up. Jerry. Newsletter Report: Judy Badgley: The next issue in in Secretaries Report: Ed Shand- The secretary’s report Bob Shorman showed a beautiful painting of 1964 development at this time. We need articles on any subject from the March 4, 2014 General Session Meeting was read Oldsmobile 442 models. He is donating it to the auction at and “who am I” articles. I have two 64 model articles that and opened for discussion. There was a spelling change Homecoming. Thank you Bob for this generous gift. will be featured in the centerfold next issue. with a guest speaker made to the minutes. Judy Badgley Motion to Adjourn: Old Business: Homecoming: Ken Nicholas: Judy Badgley moved to accept the minutes as amended and Bob Shorman A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Chris has the volunteer list for the Homecoming show. We try seconded the motion. The membership approved the Heminger and supported by Jim Brehm. The motion was and maintain two hour shifts so members can participate in motion. carried. the show as well as helping out with the show. The next Newsletter Report: Judy Badgley: The May issue of the Homecoming meeting is a week from Saturday at the newsletter is being compiled and will be sent to members Respectfully submitted: Ed. Shand, Secretary. Fireside restaurant beginning at noon with lunch. The by May 1st. Please send some “Who Am I” articles for meeting starts at 1:00. Ken thanked all for helping. future newsletters. Also please send any articles for any Presentation: Discovering MI County by Registration update: As of May 5, 2014: 230 cars (11-Final 1964 Oldsmobile models. County. Barbara J. VanderMolen made a presentation 500 and 0-1964 442), 41 vendors in 113 spaces),4 cars for By-Laws Chairman Report: Troy Collins: The revisions “Discovering Michigan County by County” She had copies sale, 262 shirts, 57 for Dimondale, 43 for Museum to the bylaws are complete and ready to distribute them to of her book and went through some very interesting facts event. the membership for review and then a vote in the about the different counties in Michigan. Thank you New Business: The village of Dimondale has invited our future. The full Board has approved the wording Barbara for sharing this information with the membership. car club to drive in their Memorial Day Parade. Lineup is content. The revised bylaws will be inserted in the at 10:30 a.m. at Carl's Supermarket. Chapter member, newsletter for and sent to the membership by May 1, Tom and Jan Hummer, have once again invited everyone 2014. One major change is the associate member R.E. Olds Chapter in the Chapter to their home, just down the street from qualification. One associate member is eligible per General Session Meeting May 6, 2014 Carl's Supermarket, for picnic after the parade. immediate household at no additional cost. The associate th member will have voting privileges. Members are President, Bruce Powelson called the meeting to order Monday May 12 the Chapter will make the Jim encouraged to contact Don Cooper in writing with the at 7:00 PM. There were 38 present at the meeting. There Walkinshaw memorial plaque presentation. Chapter associate member’s name. were 0 guests present. members are welcome to attend the presentation and a Membership Chairman Report: Don Presidents Report: Bruce Powelson 1. Bruce welcomed dessert social afterwards. Some members will be bringing Cooper reported: The current membership is 138. There new members in attendance and those present introduced desserts for the event. The presentation begins at 7pm. are 53 members that membership comes up for renewal in themselves. Those having Oldsmobile items of interest June. We have 7 new members this month. presented them to the membership. Troy Collins has a full trailer 1951 and 1952 parts that he OCA Chapter Representative Report: Eva Cooper 2.Board Meeting Items: there was no Board meeting this reported: There is nothing new to report at this meeting. needs to dispose the entire lot. Call Troy if you are month and no items to bring forth to the membership. interested in some or all. OCA Zone Report: Ken Nicholas: There are many 3.Special items: The Motor City Rockets invited our benefits being a member of OCA. There have been many Chapter to their “Dust” them off and cruise on Saturday improvements within the organization and many more to May 17th. Details of the event were sent email to all Tonight’s winner of the Chapter meeting attendance award come. One example is the availability of JWO members a few weeks ago. is Max Hineman. The prize was a $25 gas card. online. Online access won’t replace the paper copy Route 66 Adventure update; The National Route 66 Motor however, only add to it. The Board is concerned about Tour runs from October 9-19, 2014. It begins in Joliet, IL shrinking enrollment. However, since Oldsmobile has traveling to Santa Monica, CA. New information is on Motion to Adjourn: been discontinued the base of people is naturally declining, their website. It appears that 8 to 10 Chapter members will A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Chris so, that should be expected. There are many improvements be attending. Heminger and supported by Troy Collins. The motion being made to the website. The Board is looking into ways Vice Presidents Report/Programs: Chris Heminger: had was carried. to improve the efficiency of the club. One is the method nothing new to report. After the meeting tonight we are of paying renewal fees is antiquated. There is a need to showing a video of an Audi being dropped in the snow and Respectfully submitted: Ed. Shand, Secretary. st come to the 21 century and have electronic payment the development of the video. At our July General session options available. Another is using direct deposit instead of 11

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