Potomac Chapter The Commander Studebaker Drivers Club Volume 46 Issue 5 May 2014 Think Spring 2014 SPRING Potomac Chapter/SDC Spring Tour President Ron Salen TOUR Allentown/Bethlehem, PA 14717 Lake Terrace Rockville, MD 20853 May 16-17-18, 2014 [email protected] UPDATE 301-460-1970 Friday, May 16 , we will assemble at 8:30 am at the Burger King, Walkerville, MD Vice President Karl Veit (North of Frederick on Rte 15 Exit Rte 26). We will leave for Allentown, PA prompt- 3703 7th Street South ly at 9:00 am. Arlington, VA 22204 703-979-4763 [email protected] The drive is approximately 160 miles with driving time about 4 hours. Stop for Treasurer lunch York/Lancaster, PA area. After lunch, we will proceed to historic Bethlehem, Dave Farris 4313 Landgreen Street PA, for a visit to the historic quaint downtown of this city for a shopping spree. At Rockville, MD 20853 3:30-4:00 pm, we will proceed to our hotel. The Staybridge Suites on Airport Road, 301-460-4341 Ndfarris 1 @verizon.net CALL NOW FOR YOUR RESERVATIONS 610-443-5000. The rate $109.00 per night plus tax. Reference the Potomac Chapter SDC. You only have until May 1, 2014, be- Secretary Stephen Walter fore the cutoff. This is a very busy time of the year for Bethlehem, so it is impera- 7401 Westlake Terrace #1504 tive that you get your room reserved ASAP. This amount includes a hot breakfast in Bethesda, MD 20817 301-767-9416 the AM and the rooms are all Queen Suites and very pleasant. We will have dinner [email protected] at the Chess & Checkers Restaurant at 6:30 pm (walking distance from the hotel. Activities Director Paul and Karen Johnson 1122 Duncan Road Saturday, after a nice hot breakfast, we will assemble at 8:30 am in the hotel lobby, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 and leave for America on Wheels (a fantastic Auto Museum) cost $6.00 per person. 304-876-3347 [email protected] After touring the museum we will depart for the Bethlehem Steel Stacks and have Membership lunch. A movie and tour of the historic steel mill is next on the agenda cost $15.00 per Nadine & Mike Farris person for a private tour. After our tour, we will then return to our hotel for a rest, 4313 Landgreen Street Rockville, MD 20853 happy hour and then on to dinner at the Red Robin Restaurant (also within walking 301-460-4341 distance). Ndfarris [email protected] Historian Sunday, we will assemble at 10:00 am for a drive to Roadside America. We will have Ed Lemanski 7875 Red Jacket Way lunch at the Blue Valley Family Restaurant. After lunch-1/2 mile to Roadside Amer- Jessup, MD 20794 ica, There is also a 301-776-9893 [email protected] Pennsylvania Dutch Gift Haus and Antique store on the same property. Web Master Bob Johnstone We will then depart for home. 12161 Holly Knoll Circle Great Falls, VA 22066 We are really excited about this Spring Tour. Something for everyone, nice 703-450-0754 accommodations, restaurants and companionship all making this a wonderful experi- [email protected] ence. Editor Lynda Welsh For planning purposes, please advise as soon as possible if you 24121 Ridge Raod are planning on attending email [email protected]. Germantown, MD 20876 301-253-3723 [email protected] Steering Column by Ron Salen I will continue with my discussion of the chapter By-Laws from the March issue of the Commander. Article III. The Board of Directors is elected by the plurality vote of the members qualified and voting at the annual membership meeting. The nominal term of office of each shall be two years, beginning at the close of the business meeting in which elections are conducted. Nominations shall be selected by a Nominating Committee comprised of the Vice-President, Secretary and Treasure of the Executive Board. Nominations shall also be accepted from the floor at the Annual Membership meeting. Nominees need not be present if prior written consent is obtained. The Board of Directors shall consist of six elected and one appointed officers. The elected officers shall be: Chapter President, Vice President, Membership Director, Activities Director, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Editor shall be ap- pointed by the Chapter President and shall be the ex-officio member of the board. Article IV. Deals with the duties of the Chapter Officers The Chapter President shall preside at all meetings. He/she shall appoint assistants to other officers from either the Board or the general membership special ad hoc committees and appointed positions. He/she shall have the power to decide all questions of equal division as well as the powers usually vested in the top administrative office, including but not limited to National club liaison and inter-chapter relations. Vice-President shall preside in the absence of the President. Secretary shall record the minutes of the Board and membership meetings. He/she shall answer and redirect general correspondence and maintain other files of the Chapter President. Treasure shall collect and disburse funds of the chapter, maintain financial records and render an annual report at the membership meeting and whenever the board may require. Membership Director shall have the duty of seeking new members and ascertaining the qualifications of such new members. He/she shall accomplish the annual mailing of the membership renewal notices to current members. He/she shall be responsible for maintaining current membership lists and shall have primary responsibility for the preparation of an annual membership roster. Activities Director shall plan suitable meets and activities for the Chapter, and shall arrange for a schedule of activities to be placed in the Chapter publication so that adequate notice is given to the membership. He/she shall further serve as Marshal in all judging contests sponsored by the Chapter, being in charge of judging, awards, and judging criteria. Editor shall be responsible for the editing and publishing the official publication of the Chapter. He/she shall accom- plish the mailing of this and other publications provided to Chapter members on a regular basis, including the member- ship roster. Board of Directors Meetings shall be held at least bimonthly. Special meetings of the Board may be called by a majority of the Board, or by the President, on adequate notice to the other Board members. This is an area we are lacking in. Because Board meeting are open to all members most of us do not have room to accommodate large groups we have not been holding Board meetings. I would suggest that all meetings that we regularly have other than the December meeting be called board meetings. This would yield three and hope we could work in the others. Vacancies on the Board shall be filled by the Board at its next regular meeting. Order of business shall be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised provided they are applicable and do not conflict with these By-Laws or those of SDC Inc. Article V pertains to our policy which states that the Administration of Potomac Chapter will conform to the provisions of the By-Laws of SDC Inc, which take precedence in the event of any conflict; and the officers of the chapter will abide by the decisions of the board of SDC Inc. The Chapter assumes all responsibility, financial and otherwise, for any activities it conducts. Any applications or dues received by the Chapter for SDC Inc will be promptly forwarded. Article VI provides that these By-Laws can be amended by a majority vote of the qualified voting members of the Chap- ter with the approval of the Directors of SDC Inc. I hope this helps you to understand the workings of your club. 2 Potomac Chapter, SDC Activities 2014 Event Date Contact Apple Blossom Meet, Winchester, VA May 9th (tour) 10th (show) non-SDC Spring Tour, Allentown, PA weekend May 16-18 Pat and Larry Merhaut Spring Picnic, Devil’s Backbone Park, Boonsboro, MD June 8 Paul Johnson Orphan Car Tour, Williamsport, MD June 7 Paul Johnson (Potomac Chapter is a sponsor) Sully Plantation, Chantilly, VA June 15 non-SDC 50th SDC International Meet, June 28 - July 5 Paul Johnson Rose Hill Manor car show, Frederick, MD Aug 17(?) non-SDC Fall Picnic, Washington County Agricultural Center, Boonsboro, MD Sept 7 Paul Johnson Atlantic Zone Meet- none scheduled due to proximity of International Meet *International Drive Your Studebaker Day Sept 13 Paul Johnson Fall Tour, Elkins, WV weekend Sept 19 – 21 Shirley and Terry McDaniel Hershey Fall Meet, Hershey, PA Oct 8 - 11 AACA Bradfield Show, Bridgewater, VA Oct 12 Paul Johnson Antique and Classic Car Show, Rockville, MD Oct 18 Bill Morgan (Potomac Chapter is one sponsor) Ron Salen Reedsville Swap Meet, Reedsville, PA Nov 21-22 Max Corkins Chapter Planning Meeting Nov 8 (tentative) Paul Johnson Chapter Holiday Party Dec TBD Paul Johnson * Firm date- will always be the second Saturday in September The Commander is the monthly publication of the Potomac Chapter, Studebaker Drivers Club. Subscription is by membership to the Potomac Chapter at $15.00 yearly. Canada/Mexico $20.00, all other countries $25.00. Direct all membership correspondence to the Membership Director. Direct all correspondence relating to The Commander to the Editor, who retains the right to edit or modify any contribution. Deadline date is the 15th of the month for the following month’s issue. The Commander is also an internet publication. The Potomac Chapter is an officially chartered chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club, Inc.; its by-laws were approved, and charter granted by SDC in June 1967.