July 2005 Tallahassee Chassee Next Meeting Traveling in July 12th, 2005 the Past Forest Heights Baptist Church and Present Dinner 6:00 pm General Meeting 7:00 pm The Tallahassee Region Club Officers Antique Automobile Club of America President Gary Edwards 343 Milestone Drive Tallahassee, FL 32312 Soap Box Derby & Hot Rod Power Tour 850-893-5602 David Taylor Vice President This month’s special reports ine how much time Neal puts into their destination for the day and J. Andy Mohney and pictures come from new it. the end of the tour. 7000 Foxglove Lane member David Taylor. Welcome aboard David, and thanks for the Tallahassee, FL 32312 stories and pics. Bob 850-893-3251 Secretary I volunteered to assist Neal Davis with the Soap Box Derby John Schanbacher that took place on Saturday the 517 Collinsford Rd. June 11th. I took a few photos Tallahassee, FL 32301 over the weekend. The ones on I talked with a guy who said race day are sometimes a little he was editor of "Hot Rod" maga- 850-878-3036 blurred because of rain drops on zine and who invited me to join Treasurer the lens. them. He said this was the 11th year for the Power Tour. On Mabel Duncan their web site in October they will 647 Miller Road have the destinations and direc- Havana, FL 32333 tions for next year's tour. His preliminary prediction was that 850-539-4910 next year it would start in Kis- Newsletter/Web Editor simmee and travel up the east coast. Bob Love The rain was not bad, basi- 169 Mulberry Circle cally a drizzle. All of the people I Crawfordville, FL 32327 talked to were very nice and encouraging drivers to join them. 850-926-2820 The Hot Rod Magazine Power He said they had a pretty good Jack Hanbury, John Schan- Tour came through town June 9- number of cars that were com- bacher, and Bobby Hollingsworth 10. I joined them, in the rain, at pleting the entire tour. And were judges at the finish line. the Fairgrounds Friday Morning. They were really soaked by the many veterans from previous JuLY end of the races. years' tours. It was fun to be part of it. David Taylor Birthdays (More pictures of page 3) 1— Nan Brown Signs Along the Way 1— Gary Edwards 4— Laurianne Graham 4—Shirley Ozgowicz 8—Richard Duley 12— Mabel Duncan They had a drivers' meeting 16— John McCarthy This photo of the title win- at 8:45 and pulled out single file 26—Paula Link ning run of Neal's granddaughter behind the bus and lead vehicle Kelsie (who will be going to Ak- on the next leg of the tour at 29—Sherrill Dansby ron) is an example of how close 9:00 In the photo with the bus, some of these races were. that's my 56 Chevy. Happy It was really good to see club I stayed with them a while as members volunteering to help they went east on I-10 headed Birthday make it go. And you can't imag- for Lake City. Kissimmee was Page 2 Tallahassee Chassee July 2005 TALLAHASSEE REGION, AACA MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING June14, 2005 Forest Heights Baptist Church Present were approximately 48 members, two guests, and Sharon McEwan Palmer, a new member. The guests were Bruce Gould and Michael Graubelle, Connie Cox's grandson. In addition, we received an application from Dan Isaacs who is renewing his membership. Prayer – Gary Edwards Treasurer’s Report - Mabel Duncan gave the report. Details are available from the Treasurer. Sunshine Committee Report - Glenda Schanbacher Glenda reported that Joe and Connie Cox have health considerations, please keep them and the others listed below in your prayers. They all would appreciate calls and contacts from our members. Dorothy Campbell is still recovering from surgery. Laurianne Graham will be celebrating her 92nd birthday on July 4th. We wish her a very happy birthday and we know she and Jack are looking forward to their 60th Wedding Anniversary on August 12, 2005. The following club members also have considerations Elizabeth Tyler Laurianne and Jack Graham Dorothy Campbell Ruth Barker John Plott Bill Stucky Sharon Lyle Joe & Connie Cox There surely are others who have problems. Let Glenda, or any of the officers know of needs. New & Old Business - 1. The club mourned the passing of Carol Rainey on May 23, 2005. She will be sorely missed. An excellent eulogy appeared in the Chassee in the "Club News" section, June edition by Bill Thompson. If you haven't please take the time to read it. Carol held all of the official club posts over the many years she and Dan were members. The most recent was President in 2004. She also provided leadership in so many ways. She always could be counted on to help out in any endeavor no matter what needed to be done. She participated in all aspects of club activities and was always able to contribute fresh ideas. Again, she will be sorely missed. 2. The 50/50 drawing was held with Peter Zulinke, the winner. 3. Gary reported on the University Chevrolet car show on May 21st. He and everyone else won trophies! Tom Link manned a table there promoting our club. 4. Neal Davis reported on the 2005 Soap Box Derby, June 11, 2005. It was held at Blairstone and Capital Circle. Twenty six cars participated in the event. Several volunteers from the club were on hand to help out. In spite of the all-day rain, the races were completed succesfully. Kelsey Moore, who, incidentally, is Neal's grand daughter, won first place in the Stock Division. This means she will be going to Akron, Ohio later this year to compete in the National Soap Box races. Casey Torrey (our sponsored driver) came in 7th in the Super Stock Division. Accolades to Neal Davis who was the driving force behind the whole op- eration. 5. It was reported that plans are being made for more tour events this year. The hot summer weather limits what we can comfortably accomplish. A historic tour of Quincy is in the works; Ed Shuler told of a car collection in Panama City that would be a good destination probably for an overnighter. Tallahassee Chassee July 2005 Page 3 6. Gene Densmore suggested the club look into have either business or perhaps introduction card prepared for members to distribute telling of our club. As a reward, he was chosen chair person to head up a committee to study and make a recommendation to the club. Nell Hollingsworth and Norm Madsen will assist. 7. The 17th Annual Great Southern Antique Car Rally in Cairo, Georgia was held on May 13 14, 2005. Our club has traditionally supported this event and this year was no different, we won the award for the group with the most participants. 8. Bob Love reported that he is in need of written articles for the Chassee newsletter. They can be in any form. Examples can be found in earlier issues of the Chassee. Descriptions of members' experiences in restoring or showing cars, and/or your version of "member's profiles" will be wel- come. Coming Events - The Monticello Watermelon Festival will be held on June 18th. See our website calendar for other ongoing events. Click on “Club Calendar” www.aaca.org/traaca . Also, visit the National website for National AACA activities www.aaca.org. Program - Bill Thompson Bill Thompson hosted our "Ice Cream Social" in conjunction with the meeting. He coordinated the event and provided much of the toppings. Several members brought ice cream and some churned the ice cream on site. Next Meeting - July 12, 2005 at the Church. Respectively submitted - John Schanbacher, Secretary Soap Box Derby Hot Rod Power Tour Page 4 Tallahassee Chassee July 2005 From your reporters in the field: Ramblings and Rovings of Junkyard Dog & Fluffy Thursday past 6/16 This was to be a short day. Fluffy picked up Junkyard Dog about 9:00. Off to the post office and bank run. Now we are going to see Bill and Peggy. Guess what? The Model A Coupe now has four (4) wheels. This is good. Car is being driven on short runs at this time. Way to go Bill. Sitting under the shed is the new buy: an 8N Ford tractor. I think Peggy will look good on this. Going to be hard to keep up on long tours though. From here we checked out the clock room, the train room, the storage room, all of which is coming along fine. Now we are off to W&L Tire . This is where Junkyard Dog is having some front end work done. Jack delivered some new parts and also some newly painted parts. Looks real nice; things are going along nicely. Be back on the road again soon. This work is being done to the 56 Ford conv... From here we were going by N&E, also known as the Neal and Dave show. There are lots of cars to be seen here. So drive on over and check this out. You may see one of your own, also there many others. It’s worth the time and effort. So, check it out. Junkyard Dog and Fluffy ride again 6/24 Thursday came on Friday this week. Junkyard Dog picked up Fluffy and away we go. Going by W&L Tire. We got to find the parts. We got to find the parts. We got to find the parts. You getting the message? We look all over the place, no parts.