July - August 2019 Volume 11 Number Four Old Cars Weekly Golden Quill Award AACA 2018 Master Editor Award Ann S. Eady Memorial Award 1928 Pontiac Harold & Linda Hankins Avon, Indiana 2 Vintage Voice Volume 11 Number Four Jul-Aug 2019 Oakland Pontiac Worldwide AACA Region Officers President Tom Meyer 1233 Bonnie Sue Dr. Flushing, MI 48433-1388 [email protected] 810-659-1697 Vice President: Anna Maria Calianno Oakland-Pontiac Worldwide AACA Region 8281 Shaw Road Imlay City, Michigan 48444 Our Mission Statement [email protected] The Oakland-Pontiac Worldwide Region of the Antique Automobile 810-523-5192 Club of America promotes and supports the education, restoration and preservation of the Oakland and Pontiac Automobiles from its Secretary: Julia Paxton years of conception in 1908 to and including 1958. Furthermore the 2033 State Route 668 South Oakland-Pontiac Worldwide Region, its Executive Board, Officers, Committees and Members strive to support each other in caring out Junction City, OH 43748 the Regions stated mission and goals. [email protected] 740-605-0675 Treasurer: Goal 1 To provide a supportive environment and atmosphere that Marilyn Lewis promotes enjoyment for the membership and their families. 603 South Drive Goal 2 To provide members a minimum of one annual event to include Marissa, IL 62257 education, recreation and touring activities for the entire family. [email protected] Goal 3 To provide Oakland and Pontiac members balanced coverage 618-295-3384 in a quality bi-monthly newsletter that promotes and supports the mission and goals of the Region. Directors Goal 4 To develop programs and activities that educates and Oakland Director encourages youth participation in the antique and classic car Chris Garlitz hobby. 934 Belknap Street Goal 5 To provide technical support for the restoration and preservation Grand Ledge, MI 48837-2019 acgar1@fro ntier.com of members automobiles. 517-449-5525 Goal 6 To educate members and others in the hobby of the Oakland and Pontiac Director Pontiac historical relationship. John Calianno Goal 7 To treat all members fairly, with dignity and respect for their 8281 Shaw Road service and contribution to the hobby. Imlay City, Michigan 48444 [email protected] 810-523-5191 President Emeritus Newsletter Editor: Webmaster John Armstrong Fred Lewis Ralph N Proscia 3520 Hatter Road 603 South Drive 709 Ragsdale Road Lancaster, OH 43130 Marissa, IL 62257 Jamestown, NC 27282 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 614-316-6029 618-295-3384 336-454-6242 Historian Don Barlup 228 Oak Road The opinions expressed by the authors who contribute to Vintage Voice are their New Bloomfield, PA 17068 own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of Oakland Pontiac Worldwide [email protected] Region or the Antique Automobile Club of America, Inc. Likewise ad copy is 717-582-3209 submitted by the advertisers and does not reflect an endorsement of Oakland Pontiac Worldwide or the Antique Automobile Club of America, Inc. 3 Vintage Voice Volume 11 Number Four Jul-Aug 2019 President’s Message On Father’s Day, June 16, fellow OPW member John Michigan, it rained most of the day but we still had a Calianno and I attended the prestigious “Eyes on Design” great time with our club members and meeting others Car Show. It is held at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford Estate in showing cars or attending as spectators. The Ford Estate Gross Pointe Shores, Michigan. Show cars are on display is well worth the time it takes for a tour if you are ever in by “invitation only”, so we were both very excited to be that area. Grounds are gorgeous and over 100 acres. asked to display our cars. Finally, it is my understanding that our Webmas- This year’s theme was “Design Around The World” with ter, Ralph Proscia, is retiring at the end of this year. The the different classes designating the geographical and de- club will need a replacement so if you have the necessary sign significance of the cars in that category. Our cars skills, we could use your help. Having a website is critical were displayed in Pure Michigan - Made in Pontiac. Cars for keeping our Region current and easily accessible to on display in this category reflected the variety of cars our membership as well as to others interested in addi- and trucks built in the city and by the company that both tional information for membership, mechanical or resto- were named after the great Ottawa Indian Chief, Pontiac. ration questions and just general information. I am Of course, Pontiac is located in Oakland County. personally not computer savvy at all, but would be There was no fee for us to enter and we were treated to thrilled to hear from any member who might be inter- both breakfast and lunch at the show. We also received a ested in maintaining our site. Ralph has done the hard beautiful license plate with our name and car informa- work of setting everything up and maintaining it over the tion engraved on it. Cars are judged and blue ribbons last 10 years so I am sure he would be very willing to awarded, but the judging is about design, not how your work with the next person so we have a smooth transi- car is restored or presented. tion for our members. Please consider helping if you can - This show is a fundraiser for the Detroit Institute your club and the Board of Directors and Ralph would be of Ophthalmology and they do a fantastic job of getting grateful. everyone onto the display area and off, particularly this year when the ground was so soft from all the rain we Happy Motoring, have had. Unfortunately, as has been the case this year in Tom Meeting Room By Fred Lewis Greetings, OPW Tenth Anniversary Medallions John Armstrong This month, many of us met face to face. It is a pity 3520 Hatter Road Lancaster, OH 43130 that we can’t do it every month. [email protected] I need to thank Marti Meyer. She made special 614-316-6029 $20.00 shipping included 10th anniversary decorated pen holders listing the locations of all ten previous Homecomings. Help Wanted She also crafted special candy boxes for each table As Tom mentioned in his message, Ralph at the banquet. I must also thank Ralph Hamilton Proscia is retiring from his position as for sharing his expertise on DIY woodgraining. I must OPW Webmaster, a position which he has also thank Marilyn Lewis for going the extra mile by created and managed for the last ten years. driving her ‘29 Pontiac to the Homecoming - a 250 This position needs to be filled by Jan 1, 2020. mile round trip in the summer heat. Hershey will be our next get together. Some of the Also, we were all shocked by the death of our Red Field has been moved but OPW Space is still in FaceBook Manager, David Bloch. Currently we the same location. are without a FaceBook Manager. Meanwhile, enjoy the summer and get those Pontiacs Either of these positions would be an excellent and Oaklands on display to the public in car shows, opportunity for a young daughter or son or cruise ins, and parades. even granddaughter or grandson of a senior Enjoy the Ride Member who is computer literate to gain Fred some experience for a future career Contact :Tom Meyer 1233 Bonnie Sue Dr. Roster Corrections Flushing, MI 48433-1388 [email protected] Please make the following corrections to your 2019 OPW Roster 810-659-1697 1. Clement Thurn email:[email protected] 2. Kenny Lentz: add the following automobiles Photos: 1919 Oakland Model 34B OPW thanks to Richard Menning He 1929 Oakland All American 6 volunteered to take pictures for the 3. Bob Moreland change car to 1935 Pontiac delete landline: 740-392-2565 Homecoming. They are of outstanding 4. First Page: Anna Maria Calianno quality. Unfortunately I have space Correct Phone: 810-523-5192 for only a few of them. Richard took all the John Calianno Homecoming Photos plus the front & back Correct Phone: 810-523-5191 cover. 5. John Calianno phone: 810-523-5191 Thank you Richard!! 5 Vintage Voice Volume 11 Number Four Jul-Aug 2019 Calendar of Coming Activities 2019 AACA National Events OPW Event Calendar for Upcoming Events 2019 August 4-9 Vintage Tour (1931 & Earlier) 2019 Regional Fall Tour - Plainfield, IN September 27-29 Kingston, Ontario (Harold & Linda Hankins) 2019 September 22-27 Glidden Tour 2019 October 9-12 Eastern Fall Nationals North Carolina Hornets Nest Region Hershey, Pennsylvania 2019 October 9-12 Eastern Fall Nationals Hershey, Pennsylvania 2020 Regional Spring Tour - Iowa (Lee & Janet Lautzenheiser) 2019 October 23-26 Southeastern Fall Nationals Mobile, Alabama Deep South Region 2020 Homecoming Tour - Central Pennsylvania 2019 November 6-9 Western Fall National (Don Barlup) Fallbrook, California Fallbrook Region ******************************************************************************************** John Armstrong needs Pontiac and Oakland Photos for the 2020 OPW Calendar. The Photo should have a plain background like a building or vegetation, Look carefully to make sure there are no trees or poles behind the car. No stuff like lawn chairs or trash cans near the car. And no people in the photo. I know this sounds picky but this is what is needed for the high quality Calendar which people have come to expect from OPW. The photo must be digital with high resolution. Showcase your Car! Cell phones usually take hi quality photos and most cameras have a high resolution setting. Please snap a couple of quality photos the next time you have your car out.. Note: The Calendar sales are what keeps our dues stable.