Mid-America AACA A Chapter of the Lawrence Region

February 2019 Vol. 2 No. 2

The Generator

In this Issue

February Activities—Mark your calendars page 2 Mid-America January Event is a Winner! page 3-4 Welcome New Members page 5-7 Activities—Mid-America and AACA National page 8-10 Mission Statement and Officers page 12 Administrative Information and Forms page 13-15

President’s Message Our official event for February is World of Wheels from 22nd to 24th. I am getting ex-cited, but then it doesn’t take much. If there are wheels and engines, I want to be there. Ask about shopping and I will probably find an excuse to decline, mention junk yard and I claim shot-gun! Plans are to make this a fun event with a spinning wheel of trivia questions and “prizes” for correct answers. Our goal is to sign new members. Thanks to those showing cars and thanks to other members who have volunteered to spend time at the membership table. There will be a sign up schedule at the meeting on Feb. 10th for other times still available.

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PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS

A Message from Jack Boyle, Vice President/Activities Director

This is the last chance for the 2018-2019 winter food drive. Please bring any non-perishable items to the membership meeting on Feb 10th 2:00 to 4:00 at Your Classic Ride. Your Mid-America Chapter will be delivering all the items col-lected to Harvesters in an old car later in February.

OFFICIAL FEBRUARY MID-AMERICA EVENT When: February 22, 23, 24, 2019 Event: World of Wheels Autorama Kansas City Convention Center - Bartle Hall KCMO We have already assembled nine cars and one motorcycle for our Mid-America display. We will have cars displayed from the 20’s to the 70’s and decided on “Driving through the Decades” as our theme. We will have trivia contests with prizes and other displays. We will finalize our plans and new mem-ber table staffing at the February 10th Mid-America AACA meeting at Your Classic Ride. We will also discuss sharing of free tickets we will get as exhibitors. Bonnie is the coordinator for this activity so contact her directly with questions—816-353-4114 or jbillybob562@aol.com For actual show details and spectator ticket costs see: https://autorama.com/attend/kansascity/

FRIENDLY REMINDER: 2019 AACA National & Chapter Dues are “due.”

Please see future Activity Plans on Pages 8-10

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Vertical “tube” with port holes is separating grain liquids

Mid-America January Event is a Winner!!!

. The club event for January was really a treat. Although snow and power outages prevented some from attending, those that braved the aftermath of the snow storm were rewarded with food, drink and old cars – all in heated environs.

Bob Ehinger graciously opened his museum for a step back in time. Along with two dozen or so autos from 1911 to the 50’s, some displaying AACA awards, there were walls 10 ft high with hundreds of vintage oil cans lined on shelves in alphabetical order. There were gas pumps from companies many of which we had never heard. Numerous advertising and bright neon signs hang from the ceiling with more still in their original crates.

We next went to the Lifted Spirits Distillery. The building has been transformed from a 1900’s stable for the horses and wagons that delivered bread from the company that was across the street.

We were given a detailed tutorial beginning with the grain, numerous separating processes, the vats for aging and the bottling.

Tour guide demonstrating equipment Tour guide demonstrating equipment

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L-R Penny Boyle, Bonnie Johnson, Debbie Steiner, Jerry Rau, Jim Ed-wards

Sample tasting of their many offerings was offered then to the bar area where we had additional sampling of the “product” – after all it was cold outside.

The third leg of the KC downtown event was a caravan led by Jim Edwards to Pizza by the Slice, but no one had a slice. Excellent whole pizzas were ordered from a diverse selection and baked in an artist’s custom mosaic oven.

Although the turnout was smaller than planned, everyone had a great time getting to know each other better. Kids, Grandkids, hometowns and employment histories were all explored as we learned more about each other over pizza. Thanks to Jack Boyle for “scouting” and organizing this snowy adventure. Story by Bonnie Johnson and Jack Boyle - Photos by Jack Boyle

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Bonnie Johnson, Bill hiding, Jim Edwards, Roscoe Yoder, Neil Steiner, Gary Crispin, Konnie Crispin, Debbie Steiner, Jerry Rau, Penny Boyle

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Jack and Lois Barton 1932 Packard 900 Light Eight Coupe 1939 Packard Six Cantrell Station Wagon 1940 Packard 160 Cantrell Station Wagon 1949 Hudson Super 6 Bus. Coupe 1951 Hudson Commodore 8 Custom 2 1957 (2) Hudson Hornets 1967 Jaguar XKE

Jack & Lois Barton of Gallatin, Mo., are old friends to the car hobby and to many club members both locally and nationally. They were among the handful of contenders for the first AACA Zenith award in 2017. Back in Gallatin they have a hardware business. Welcome Jack and Lois! Ronald and Sarah Jury 1940 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 1960 Jaguar Mark IV Saloon 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Coupe 1970 Chevrolet Nova 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Ron and Sarah Jury are also known to many of our members, having seen them in Independence, Bet-tendorf and at the final Art of the Car show. Already national members, they have garnered several na-tional awards. Ron occupies himself with commercial real estate and a farm in Nebraska. Welcome Ronald and Sarah!

Blake Nelson 1946 Packard Clipper 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe Convertible 1965 Cadillac DeVille Convertible 1968 Chevrolet Camero RS/SS Convertible 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Blake Nelson is a successful residential real estate agent in Johnson County. He first came to our atten-tion with his 46 Packard at that same final Art of the Car show, and it was discovered that his grandfa-ther was a former AACA member in Topeka. After playing tag for a couple of years, we crossed paths again and are happy to welcome he and his variety of cars to Mid-America.

Welcome New Members

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Terrence and Diane Nygaard 1929 Ford Model A 1949 Chevrolet Truck 4400 1957 Harley Davidson Sportster 1974 Bultaco Alpina Motorcycle

Here's a fun one. Last summer Roscoe kept passing by a wonderful old Chevy flatbed truck that sud-denly appeared in a drive up the block. Many attempts to find someone home proved futile until he found a young man who informed him that the truck belonged to his roommate's father. Fast forward 6 months and now Roscoe spots a gentleman and wife coming up same drive who appear to be likely sus-pects to be the roommate's dad--Batturn back to the truck occupied by the very pleasant Terri & Diane Nygaard, who had just sent paperwork the day before to join national AACA, not knowing a local group existed. They were delighted to find us--can you imagine? Welcome Terrence and Diane! Ron Portland 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 1991 Jaguar XJ4 Sovereign 2001 Ford Thunderbird

Martie and Jon have known Ron for many years. Ron has a beautiful 1955 which he purchased in 1964, as the second owner. His 55 was one of the first 1,000 manufactured and is a beauty. Ron has shown his cars around town. Ron volunteered for 10 years, working with Marshall Miller, at the Art of the Car Concours Show. Ron is also a member of Classic Thunderbirds Club International and Vintage Thunderbird Club International. Ron has his eye on a new Tesla. I am sure we will all want to see this high tech car. Welcome ron! Tom and Romona Robson 1923 Ford 1-ton Model TT Truck 1926 Ford Model T Speedster 1926 Chevrolet Coach 1935 Bentley 3.5 Liter Saloon 1940 Chevrolet 4-door Sedan

Are there any strangers in the old car hobby? Tom and Romona Robson are well known to some of us as club-mates, to others as neighbors, and to all as nice folks. Already retired, at least some time is de-voted to their truck and cars. Their yellow speedster will be in our space at World of Wheels. Welcome Tom and Romona!

Welcome New Members

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Andrew and Christina Wilson 1962 Ford Thunderbird 2 door Sport Coupe

We had the pleasure of meeting Andrew and Christina at Mid-America AACA Powell Gardens Car Show. In December, Christina called Martie and said she would like to give Andrew an AACA National and Mid-America AACA membership for Christmas. Now that was really a cool idea! We are so happy to have you both in the club. Welcome Andrew and Christina!

Welcome New Members

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Upcoming Events

Can Spring get here soon enough? We continue to organize our calendar for 2019 and it is proving difficult as many events and organizations are still slow to publish their plans. We don’t even have details on many suggested March activities yet. This is your club so your opinion is important in identifying events our chapter wants to sup-port and participate in. Please contact jackcboyle@gmail.com with any suggestions or advice. Thanks, Jack

February 22, 23, 24, 2019 World of Wheels Autorama Kansas City Convention Center - Bartle Hall KCMO

We have already assembled nine cars and one motor-cycle for our Mid-America display. We will have cars displayed from the 20’s to the 70’s and decided on “Driving through the Decades” as our theme. We will have trivia contests with prizes and other displays.

We will finalize our plans and new member table staffing at the February 10th Mid-America Club Meeting at Your Classic Ride. We will also discuss sharing of free tickets we will get as exhibitors. Bon-nie is the coordinator for this activity so contact her directly with questions.

For actual show details and spectator ticket costs see: https://autorama.com/attend/kansascity/

Mid-America AACA Official Event

Mid-America AACA Official Event

March 17, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 St. Patrick’s Day wearing of the green party and pot-luck (with membership meeting)

Stay tuned for details

March There are other St. Patrick’s Day opportunities are out there.

Karl Roscoe is coordinating St. Patrick’s Day Parade opportunities. Please contact him directly at (816) 797-3325.

The Lawrence, Kansas parade (our parent re-gion) starts later than usual at 1:30 PM (contact Roscoe Yoder for details)

April—date to be determined Lunch and Restoration Shop Tour

Lunch at 1:00 pm - location TBD

Restoration shop tour at 2:00

We will be touring a restoration and repair shop that specializes in Rolls Royce and Bentleys. We are work-ing out the final details. This will be an interestin and unique opportunity.

Mid-America AACA Official Event

Other Events

Mid-America AACA Official Event

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Upcoming Events

May 4 and 5, 2019 Lawrence Regional Swap Meet Lawrence, Kansas Save the date: This is our parent region and we are responsible for providing labor for the entire weekend as well as staffing a double space for selling parts with the pro-ceeds going to our Mid-America AACA.

May 3, 2019 Friday 6:00pm CRUISE-IN C.A.R.S. Club Car & Motorcycle Show Main St., McPherson No registration necessary for Cruise-In.

May 4, 2019 | Saturday, 8:00am – 3:00pm

20th ANNUAL CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW Campus of McPherson College Online registration to open later.

May 11, 2019, Saturday Route 54 Cruisers 26th Annual Car Show El Dorado Springs, MO Lots of awards including $100 cash for best of show. Prizes and 50/50 pot. Great food on site.

This show is hosted by our chapter members, Linda and Dennis Radford

Mid-America AACA Official Event

Mid-America AACA Official Event

May 30 – June 1, 2019 AACA Grand Nationals Auburn, Indiana

JUNE EVENTS

June 2-7th AACA Founders Tour Seward Nebraska (2.5 hours from KC)

Other Events

Other Events

Other Events

Other Events

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Upcoming Events

July World War 1 Museum and Memorial car show Watch for details as they become available

Mid-America AACA Official Event

Mid-America AACA Official Event

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February 7– 9 , 2019 AACA Annual Meeting Philadelphia * 717-534-1910 February 21– 23, 2019 AACA Winter National Ocala, Florida * Oscala & Kingdom of the Sun regions 352-538-1338 April 4– 6 , 2019 Southeastern Spring Nationals Charlotte, N.C.* Hornets Nest Region * 704-847-4215 April 29—M ay 1, 2019 Southeastern Division Tour (up to 1994) North Carolina * Cape Fear Chapter * 910-471-0797 May 30—June 1, 2019 Grand National Auburn, Indiana * 717-534-1910 June 2–7, 2019 Founders Tour (1932-1994) Nebraska *Nebraska Region * 402-429-0118 June 26– 29, 2019 Eastern Spring Nationals Parisippany, New Jersey * New Jersey Region 609-240-1561 August 4– 9, 2019 Vintage Tour (1931 and earlier) Kingston, Ontario * 905-987-5552 September 22– 27, 2019 AACA Revival Glidden Tour (1942 and earlier) North Carolina * Hornets Nest Region * 704-847-4215 October 9– 12, 2019 Eastern Fall Nationals Hershey, PA. * Hershey Region * 717-566-7720

AACA National Meets & Tours

October 23– 26, 2019 Southeastern Fall Nationals Mobile, Alabama * Deep South Region 256-783-2261 November 6—9, 2019 Western Fall Nationals Fallbrook, CA .* Fallbrook Region * 909-224-3045 February 6—8, 2020 Annual Meeting Philadelphia, PA * 717-534-1910 February 20—22, 2020 Winter Nationals Miami * South Florida Region * 305-978-8037 Apri 2—5, 2020 Southeastern Spring Nationals Charlotte, NC * Hornets Nest Region 704-847-4215 May 13 —16, 2020 Eastern Division Tour (up to 1995) Maryland * Eastern Shore Region * 410-742-8342 May 28—30, 2020 Central Spring Nationals Auburn, Indiana * 717-534-1910 June 7—12, 2020 Sentimental Tour (1928—1958) Moorefield, W.V. * Mtn. State Classic Region 703-869-8424 July 16– 8, 2020 Southeastern Fall Nationals Louisville KY * Kyana Region * 502-933-7564 2020 Grand National Allentown, Pennsylvania * 717-534-1910

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Have a vehicle for sale? Ads are “free” to Mid-America AACA Members.

See page 17 in this newslet-ter for submitting an ad.

Mid-America AACA Officers President Bonnie Johnson 816-353-4114 jbillybob562@aol.com

Vice-President Jack Boyle 913-544-4650 jackcboyle@gmail.com

Secretary Sharon Cygan 816-604-9948 sacygan64@gmail.com

Treasurer Toni Hall 816-665-6888 tonilhall3@gmail.com

Member-at-Large Gary Crispin 816-918-7258

gcrispin51@att.net

Newsletter Editor Martie Kernodle 816-686-6700 editormidamerica@gmail.com

Mid-America AACA Mission Statement

Mid-America AACA mission is to: - share our hobby and love of classic cars with fellow club members - promote our club to others who share our interest in classic cars - promote and organize outings to car shows and other functions - build the interest of youth in our hobby - support charitable organizations - follow the guidelines of National AACA

Any errors please forgive your editor and send corrections to: editormidamerica@gmail.com Thank you,

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The full Generator Newsletter is published monthly ( 12 times a year). All stories and photographs are due by the 25th and if received after the 25th will be included n the next published newsletter.

Mid-America Member Selected Car Shows

When your show has been chosen by members as a Monthly Mid-America sponsored event, please do the following:

Take photos of your event. Please be sure to include names left to right of people who are in a photo

Please limit your photos to 4 for submission to the Newsletter Editor, Martie Kernodle

Email: editormidamerica@gmail.com

Please submit a short story about your event. Don’t worry about the article being perfect,

our editing team will look it over. (Call Martie Kernodle, 816-686-6700 if questions)

Other Events Attended (not selected as an official Mid-America AACA event)

When you attend an event that you really enjoyed, please send a short article and photos,

if available.

“Meet a Member” stories will be published from articles you send about your vehicle of choice.

Here is what members say they like to know:

Why that car? (always wanted one, love at first sight, etc.)

Where did you find it?

What are features and facts about your ride?

And anything else that you want to share.

Pictures please – at least 2—4 and would like to have the owner(s) in a photo

For Sale: Advertising a vehicle for sale is free to all Mid-America AACA Members. Please submit one

photo, vehicle information, the price and contact information.

New Member(s) You Sponsor

If you sponsor a new Member, please send the Newsletter Editor a photo and brief

information about your member so we can introduce them to all members in our newsletter.

Please send articles and photos to: editormidamerica@gmail.com

Procedures Mid-America AACA

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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITING

Mid-America AACA

New Member Packet

AACA Brochure AACA National Application Mid-America AACA Application (Roscoe Yoder has put together packets)

New Member Process Please put your name as sponsor along with your AACA membership number on the National Application. If you sponsor a new member, National will send you a sponsorship pin. At the bottom of the Mid-America AACA Application, please put your name, email address, and phone number in case your sponsored new member has any questions. Your applicant must first join National and secure their Membership Number before sending in the Mid-America AACA Application and $25.00 dues to Treasurer, Toni Hall. This can be accomplished two ways: 1. They can call National Headquarters at 717-534-1910, ask for the Membership Department, pay the annual dues of $40 with a credit card. Membership will start the process and will email their AACA number to them prior to sending out their AACA membership card in the mail.

2. They can mail in their National Membership Application to headquarters and wait for their membership card to be sent to them.

Once the member has their National AACA number, fill out the Mid-America AACA application and send with a check or money order payable to Mid-America AACA to:

Toni Hall, Treasurer Mid-America AACA 626 NW AA Hwy. Kingsville, MO 64061

Half-year memberships On June 1 of each year, you may offer Half-Year Memberships AACA National dues are $20.00 for June 1 – December 31 Mid-America AACA dues are $12.50 for June 1 – December 31 There is no proration made throughout the year.

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