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by Kendall Workman

Presidents Trumpet September 2020

Labor Day [‘laber, dā] - NOUN – “A public holiday or day of festivities held in honor of working people, in the US and Canada on the first Monday in September, in many other countries on May 1.”

As I sat down to write my September 2020 “Presidents Trumpet” message, I thought about the Labor Day Holiday and its’ meaning to each of us as fans and supporters of our sport of keeping the spirit and the brand of Oldsmobile alive.

Oldsmobile celebrated its’ first 100 years on August 21, 1997, as described and documented in the book “Setting the Pace, Oldsmobile’s First 100 years.” As I scanned my personal copy of the book this morning, the stories and photographs of Oldsmobile’s history again came alive and made me think about the thousands of “working people,” men and women who in September of each year celebrated Labor Day in honor of their contributions to Oldsmobile.

During this year’s Labor Day Holiday, I encourage everyone to reflect upon and remember the men and women of Olds that over the years designed, manufactured and assembled our treasured Oldsmobile’s, and give them thanks for their work efforts which we continue to enjoy well into the 21st Century.

Speaking of our enjoyment, planning sessions are or will soon begin in support of our 2020 Zone Show meeting, as well as our hopeful participation in the February 2021 Dallas Autorama event. Tom Bilse and I met recently (social distancing applied) to discuss planning an organization activities in support of our annual participation at the Dallas Autorama. The single most important task at this time is our ability to commit 6 fine Oldsmobile examples for participation in the show, as well as 2 backup / alternate participants as well. Tom and I will soon be contacting club members with our participation recruitment message. Oh, and also, there are volunteer participation opportunities available with each of these events as well. If you are interested in same, please contact me.

Everyone: Please continue to stay safe and healthy and again, please also let me know of any club member that may be in need of assistance with grocery shopping or other errands during this time period.

And remember “There is a special feel in an Oldsmobile.”

Kendall

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NTOC Meeting

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September 2020September 2020 Meeting Notice We will continue to do a Zoom meeting in place of the regular meeting this month. You can use the same invitation link as last month but in case you have misplaced it or did not add it to your calendar I will send it out with the newsletter email.

NTOC Officers 2020-2021President Kendall Workman (972) 377-3148 [email protected] Elect Fred Burkle (972) 955-8907 [email protected] President Lawrence Dagate (214) 348-9427 [email protected] Glenn Hargrove (214) 354-6835 [email protected] Gene Crowdis (972) 690-5470 [email protected]/Website Lois Liconte (214) 762-9702 [email protected] Director Harat Manges (972) 400-0694 [email protected]

President’s Trumpet .......................................... 2

September Meeting .......................................... 3

2020-2021 Officers ........................................... 3

Meeting Minutes ............................................... 4

Mustang Club Car Show ................................... 12

Upcoming Events .............................................. 13

T-Shirt Quilt ....................................................... 14

Autorama .......................................................... 15

Sponsors ........................................................... 15

For Sale/Wanted ............................................... 15

Event Calendar .................................................. 18

Membership Application .................................. 19

Send any articles or comments to:Lois Liconte

[email protected]

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Club Meeting 7 8 9 10 11 12 1313 14 15 16 17 18 19 Federal Holidays 14 15 16 17 18 19 2020 21 22 23 24 25 26 NTOC & Other Events 21 22 23 24 25 26 2727 28 29 30 Observances 28 29 30 31

Oct 10 Guest car club @ Cruise on the SquareS M T W T F S North Texas Mustang Club - Flower Mound S M T W T F S

1 2 3 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 Oct 24 Fall Day Cruise - East Texas 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 Loop between Athens & Palestine 11 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 24 Full itinerary to be announced 18 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30

Dec 13 Meeting & Christmas Party @ Abocas - Richardson

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 7 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 Before you head out - please remember to check online 2 3 4 5 6 7 815 16 17 18 19 20 21 for any changes to your event due to the pandemic 9 10 11 12 13 14 1522 23 24 25 26 27 28 16 17 18 19 20 21 2229 30 For more ideas, visit: 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

http://www.motortexas.com/events/ 30 31

2021S M T W T F S Jun 09 NAOC National Meet - Post Falls, ID S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 June 13 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 19 Aug 02 OCA National Meet - Murfreesboro, TN 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26 Aug 8 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30

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Sweethearts & Orphans (March)

The Heights (April)S M T W T F S Terrell Fly-In & Car Show - Terrell (September) S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 War Birds on Parade Car Show - Lancaster (September) 1 2 3 4 5 6 77 8 9 10 11 12 13 Pontiac Southern Nationals (September) 8 9 10 11 12 13 1414 15 16 17 18 19 20 Southwest Airlines Classic Car Show (September) 15 16 17 18 19 20 2121 22 23 24 25 26 27 State Fair (October) 22 23 24 25 26 27 2828 Bastrop Veterans Weekend Car Show (November) 29 30 31

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August 2020 Monthly Meeting Minutes

August 9 2020 - President Kendall Workman called the meeting to order at 2:08 with 19 members in attendance using the Zoom video meeting app. He welcomed members to the video meeting. Kendall led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and welcomed everyone to the August meeting. Kendall stated that until the club can safely meet in a specific location all monthly meetings will be using Zoom. It is hoped that many members who are not able to attend the meetings because of distance will attend through Zoom.

Members are encouraged to set aside some time for the September 13 meeting at 2:00 on ZOOM. Hints for using ZOOM:

A. 1. Download ZOOM APP on your cell phone or computer. 2. Click on Join A Meeting or use the link in the email. You should be able to click

on the link in the email and it will connect you to the meeting. 3. If not log on to ZOOM meeting using the Meeting IDS and Password through

the ZOOM APP (You should get the Meeting ID and Password in an email from NTOC. If you don’t get the email contact one of the club officers for help)

4. Click Join Audio portion (This will allow you to hear and enter conversations through the audio connection). There is a video link down in the lower left corner of Zoom if your computer has a camera or;

5. Use your phone camera for video.

B. Use the link provided in email to log on to ZOOM meeting through your computer. (If you have a camera, speakers, and microphone you should be able to see everything and participate through your computer.

C. If you don’t have a camera, or microphone on your computer you can still sign in on the computer through the link in the email and log on to the ZOOM APP and use your phone to allow you to see everything on your computer screen and communicate with your phone during the meeting.

NOTICE: Use only one active (1) microphone/speaker set-up. Using more than one causes unwanted static/feedback during the meeting.

Treasurer’s Report

Glenn Hargrove has reported to the club officers that the club is financially sound. Glenn mentioned that there is a balance of $1507.00 in the Helping Hands Fund. We appreciate the exceptional generosity of these members. These contributions were

Meeting Minutesby Gene Crowdis

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CAR WANTED – 1970-1972 442, W30, W31, SX conv. or hardtop – OCA and NTOC member looking for true collector car. The more original and documented the better. Prefer numbers matching. Any condition – from restorable car to showroom condition. Also looking for NOS or used parts for these cars. John Bumb, St. Louis, Mo. (314) 713-3444 or email me at:[email protected]

FOR SALE: Fuel Injection Tank – A brand new Quanta GM-1213A fuel tank modified for in-tank fuel injection by Hector at Rick’s tanks. Fits 76-77 Cutlass 4-door, 73-75 Buick Century, 76-77 Buick Century 4-door, 73-75 Regal, 76-77 Regal 4-door. No station wagons. Have pictures. email: [email protected]

WANTED - Used Toyota Pickup maybe a SR5 contact Mike Bunzel - 903-436-3682

FOR SALE: 1936 OldsmobileOwner (since 1969): Richard Bogdon - Phone: 972-522-9514 (cell)34,000 miles, Original inline 6 cyl engineNew: glass, interior, clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, forkBumpers redone, Brakes done at 32,000 mi.Painted 20 yrs ago, Other spare parts go with it.Owner purchased in Pennsylvania, moved to Ohio, then Texas.Always garaged in dry storage.

WANTED: I bought a 1972 Cutlass Supreme in 1972Was the first new car I ever bought, I regret ever selling itNot a 442. Just a regular 350 CID engine Thought I would reach out to see if you might know of any available Charles Patterson: [email protected]

WANTED - 1970 442, preferably convertible, may consider hardtop must have AC and bucket seats/console. Bill Szelag, Bastrop, TX, 512 985-6502 - [email protected]

1973 Oldsmobile 88 Royale convertible. Red with white convertible top; leather seats. It has been stored in a barn at the ranch for 30 years. Daddy drove it into the barn, so at that time it was running.Karen Cramer. 469-371-8084

For Sale/Wanted


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made by check while we work on a method of providing a convenient way of making contributions and making payments to the club for membership and renewals.

Glenn said he believes that it will be OK to set up a Venmo account to collect contributions to the Helping Hands Fund and for membership dues and registrations to be made. Payments can be made through Venmo to a specific email address and then the funds are transferred to the NTOC bank account by the Treasurer or another authorized NTOC officer. Venmo provides a monthly transaction report that gives the amount and reason stated by the person sending the funds for the transaction. This would still require new members to complete a Membership Application and either mail or email it to the Treasurer so he can match up the funds with the member. It could also be used for paying for the Christmas Party as long as a separate input is made for dinner choices, etc.

This may not work for the Zone Show since there is a separate bank account for those transactions. Before anything is put in place the membership would have to approve the procedure. A motion will be presented during the September monthly meeting.

Glenn also mentioned that the cost of printing and mailing copies of the Rocket has increased over the past year. He recommended that we contact the members who receive the hard copy of the Rocket through the postal service to see if they might be willing to download a copy from our website. Lois mentioned that there the current issue and several years of past issues are stored on the website.

Club Spirit Items

Caps and VisorsThe new NTOC Club caps and NTOC visors are still available. Cap price is $15.00 and visors are $12.00. Caps are available in a variety of colors, red, white, and charcoal. Harat reported that all but one (1) of the Royal Blue caps have been sold. Visors are available in red, royal blue and white. The caps have the NTOC logo, but the artwork was too large for the visors so they were embroidered with an Oldsmobile logo, a Texas flag, and the letters NTOC

Contact Harat Manges if you are interested in getting either a cap or a visor.

Club Logo Decals Lois ordered the two types of NTOC Club Logo decals and they have been received. Both decals are now available from Harat. The two types are: 1) die cut, back adhesive stickers and front adhesive decals. The decals are available to be purchased for $1.00 each. New members will receive a club logo decal as part of the welcome letter.

Meeting Minutes (continued)

FOR SALE: PARTS– MEMORABILIA– MANUALS– LITERATURE, Some NOS, repop and used parts primarily for ’70 to ‘72 442 & Cutlass. Other Oldsmobile memorabilia and some die cast models, many 1/64, 1/25th and 1/18 scale, some Dlr plastic 1/24 scale promos. 100 anniversary caps, booklets, Vintage Oldsmobile cuff links with 442, rocket emblems, and Toronado scripts which can be converted to pendants or rings. Service Manuals for some years, ’50’s thru 80’s, ‘82,and later models, also ‘73-’75,’78 Service Guild Binders, also have some magazine ads, sales brochures, dealer sales & spec books, owner’s manuals, all in excellent condition. Call or e-mail with your wants and needs!Bill Szelag 512-745-6999 or [email protected]

PARTS WANTED: OCA and NTOC club member looking for NOS or used parts for 1970-1972 442, W30, W31, SX conv. or hardtop. Call John Bumb, St. Louis, Mo. at 314-713-3444 or email me at: [email protected]

1966 Oldsmobile 98 convertible. It has been thoroughly restored. Have invested close to $40,000 and would like to get as much of that back as I can. You can see pictures of it at my website: texnetsales.comEvan Cottrell, 817-788-2545, [email protected]

MANUAL FOR SALE: I am contacting you to see if anyone of your members may be interested in the manual. I used to own a ‘67 cutlass Supreme Convertible a long time ago and just recently discovered the manual. I’d like to sell it for $60.00 obo. I can also send pics of the manual.Lloyd Banez: [email protected]

1970- 80- 90 Numerous Service manuals, Technical Bulletin Binders/serv. guild issues and technical training manuals for almost all car mechanical components. Call for needs & pricing 214-583-7277. - 1968-70 Toronado parts, including dash cluster assy, wiring harness, rear window defroster w/wiring harness & all components, many small parts for interior. WANTED: 1-wheel cover/cap for my N24 option aluminum wheels on the ‘90 Custom Cruiser, photo available. Call for needs and/or pricing. John Bock - 214-583-7277 or email [email protected]

WANTED: 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday CoupeEither a project car that needs restoring or one that is already restored to originality. MUST HAVE: Power steering, power brakes, Jetaway transmission with Park position, and if possible, Factory AC. Matthew DeCuir: [email protected]

For Sale/Wanted




Denim Shirts with Club Logo This has been put on hold until the club starts to meet again.

We have located the company that previously made our denim shirts. He still has the artwork/program for the NTOC logo and will provide pricing when we put together an order with sizes and quantities.

Annual Membership Renewal Campaign Renewal Notices have been sent

The membership renewal period has ended. I will be having the rosters printed and sent out. (With new membership cards if you have renewed.)

Member Donation Parts Auction — Scheduled for August 2020 Meeting if we are meeting in-person. This has been put on hold.Attention: There will be a “member-parts-donation” auction during the August meeting. We will have an auction for members to bid on each item. Just maybe you will be able to pick up a “treasure” for your car or display. Oh, I almost neglected to add – BRING MONEY. It is for a good cause!!

Car Shows and Events

All car shows have been cancelled until the serious issues of the coronavirus COVID-19 have been brought under control

Fisher House ProgramAs of now the Fisher House Facility is being used for medical professionals only. Contributions can be made to the Fisher House, but no veteran family members are staying there. They are requesting personal grooming items, detergent, looking for bottled water, individual-sized bottled juice, individual-sized snack items, chips, cookies, snacks, nuts, candies, house shoes/slippers, and socks.

TFH is accepting donations at the backdoor anytime Mondays through Fridays

2020 NAOC Meet was cancelled.The 2020 NAOC National Meet in Lansing, Michigan July 22 - 25, 2020. The Host Hotel is the Crowne Plaza Lansing. Phone number 877-322-5544. Discounted rate ended June 22, 2020. T-shirts for the 2020 NAOC meet are available. T-Shirts are also available for the 2020 Homecoming in Lansing which was also cancelled for 2020.

2020 November Bastrop Meet was cancelled.

Hemming’s Motor News 2020 Great Race is officially cancelled until 2021.The Great race was scheduled to start in San Antonio, TX on August 22 and end in

AUTORAMAReminder: Any NTOC member interested in entering their Oldsmobile as part of the club’s display are encouraged to contact me by September 30.

Whereas the AutoRama website shows the event dates as TBD, the Dallas Market Hall schedule shows February 19-21, 2021.

Confirming our club’s entries as soon as possible will enable efficient preparation for this event.

Thanks, Tom Bilse 972-345-9120 [email protected]

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Sponsors

WANTED: 1956 Super 88 Holiday Coupe. My name is Jim Bristow. I am a former member of the NTOC. Both of my previous owned ‘56 Olds were shown in February of the 2000 edition of the club calendar. I am looking for another one. Do you know of any for sale? Preferably brown and white. Jim Bristow: [email protected]

WANTED: I am a member of the South Texas Olds Club. I am seeking a specific vehicle for sale. If anyone in your club has info on a 1961 Olds 88 Bubbletop Coupe, or a 1964 Olds 88 or Starfire Coupe. I am looking for a semi-restored or completed vehicle. I also would like for the vehicle to be stock, with no modifications. Thank You, Steven Young 210-887-8011

For Sale / Wanted



Greenville, SC on August 30. This would have been an opportunity for some to join in on part of the race, but it has now officially been cancelled until 2021 The route in 2021 will include overnight stays to include Temple, Texas; Ardmore, Oklahoma; Joplin, Missouri; Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Owensboro, Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky; Beckley, West Virginia; and Mooresville, North Carolina. Lunch cities will be San Marcos, Texas; Granbury, Texas; Sapulpa, Oklahoma; Rolla, Missouri; Paducah, Kentucky; Elizabethtown, Kentucky; Huntington, West Virginia; and Galax, Virginia..

Annual NTOC Mustang Club Participation Status of this show is pending We may still be able to do this.The Mustang Club has moved their 2nd. Saturday Show to Flower Mound Square. They have invited NTOC to pick a month to participate in the event. The members present on the Zoom meeting picked the second Saturday in October as NTOC participation month.

October was chosen since the State Fair of Texas has been cancelled for 2020. Put second Saturday in October on your calendar. Keep up your hopes that this will be an event that will take place because the COVID-19 virus is under control.

The July Mustang Club event was attended by 92 people. This is an outside event where social distancing can be done and still exhibit our cars.

Future NTOC events 2020Discussion was opened about taking another East Texas drive this fall to get our cars on the road and to do some socializing. A proposal to do a cruise on October 24 was made. Harat is working on pulling together a proposal that will include the cruise route and a place where we can have a picnic lunch. Discussion included the picnic lunch instead of trying to find a restaurant where we could all get inside. Harat has identified a proposed route through East Texas from Athens to Palestine. (No, you will not need a passport.) The date is October 24, 2020. Cruise route will be about 145 miles mostly on Texas FM roads. Picnic lunch at Davey Dogwood Park (Near Palestine) where there are plenty of parking and picnic tables. We can all wear masks and use hand sanitizer to be safe, but it will be nice to get the old Olds on the road again!!!

2020 NTOC Annual Christmas Party Sunday, December 13 at Aboca’s Italian GrillReservations have been made for the NTOC Annual Christmas Party to be at Aboca’s Italian Grill in Richardson. This is the same location as 2019. More information about the menu and reservations will be in the October and November Rockets.



This is a quilt our niece made for us of many of the Nationals that we have attended. Our first National was in 1998. Lots of great memories here! ~ CINDY PAYTON

If anyone else has some old photos of shirts that you want to include in future newsletters let me know. It may be fun to see some of them.



2021 NTOC Zone ShowDiscussion was opened about holding a NTOC Zone Show in 2021. It was felt that we could get a good venue for the event at a reasonable price since most locations are negatively affected by the COVID-19 virus. A committee of Kendall workman, Harat Manges, Glenn Hargrove and Gene Crowdis was appointed to begin working on the date and location for a 2021 NTOC Zone Show. Fred Burkle and Cindy Payton have also volunteered to help. If you would like to participate in the planning of this event contact any of the committee members. If you have a recommendation about a location for the Zone Show please let us know. We are working with a blank paper now. More discussion is needed about the date and location.

Member InformationPam Furnell- Pam is recovering from knee replacement surgery. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she heals.

Note from the Secretary: If you are aware of any health or family issues related to NTOC members please send an email to [email protected] so we can include the information in our monthly report.

The NTOC Post Office Box set up by Glenn Hargrove is listed below. All renewal dues or new member dues should be sent to:

NTOCP.O. Box 856

Rowlett, TX 75030-856Dues are $24.00 for one (1) year and $40.00 for two (2) years.

New member dues are pro-rated at the rate of $2.00 per month to ensure that all memberships renew on April 1 of the year.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY – SeptemberAugust missed - Tim SiculaSeptember - Juju Nance Harat Manges Frank Turner Patrick Savary

If your birthday month does not have you listed it is because I don’t have you on the Birthday List. When you renew your membership please let us know your birthday and we will include you in our Birthday Wishes section.

Ken’s Corner

Troy says his Station wagon is coming along. Lots of OPG boxes arriving at his house.

Chris has new Binswinger glass installed. He says that he is spending 4 – 6 hours every day restoring his ’68 Cutlass. It will be a show-stopper when he finishes.

Meeting Minutes (continued) Upcoming EventsFisher House Update

The Fisher House remains closed to family members of Veterans but is, however, available 24-7 for health care professionals. They are accepting donations at the backdoor anytime Mondays through Fridays.

Thanks to the efforts of Helena and Leon Isbell, we have a great wish list which I will go over with the club at the next Zoom meeting. Rest assured, while we cannot bring a group to prepare a meal right now, we will find a way to continue our support of this great program.

North Texas Mustang Club Cruise on the SquareWe are confirmed as a guest club on Saturday, October 10, 2020 for the North Texas Mustang Club Cruise on the Square in Flower Mound.

Please take note of the new location for this event. Barring any last minute pandemic related changes, we will gather at Parker Square located at 1500 Cross Timbers (socially distanced of course) and we will be voting for the Top Mustang and Top Ford as in years past.

Registration starts at 3:00 p.m. and the entry fee is $15.00. There are always great prizes, so mark your calendars! Plan to bring your beautiful cars, chairs, hand sanitizer, and masks.

Fall Day CruiseMark your calendar and keep your fingers crossed…a club event that meets all the CDC social distancing guidelines is on the horizon. Saturday, October 24, 2020 we will take in the 145-mile scenic driving route along the Pineywoods Autumn Trail that loops between Athens and Palestine. A full itinerary will be announced closer to the date. This will be a bring your own picnic cooler lunch activity, though if you would like to share food, please make sure it is prepackaged. While the best autumn color is usually expected in November, we might be lucky enough to take in some early fall foliage.

We will be starting and finishing in Athens, so if you need to stay overnight in Athens, there are several options including Holiday Inn Express, Best Western Plus, and Super 8. Please make your own hotel arrangements as best fits your needs.

~Harat Manges


John Liconte is doing an engine swap in his ’83 Hurst. Should wind up with more performance and a really good sound.

Some recommended companies used by NTOC Members:Rad Rods of Texas is recommended by Troy after they completed the paint repairs on their 1970 Cutlass. He said you can’t find the repaired areas. 5308-A Big Six St. Alvarado, TX 76009 Joe Ayala (817) 726-2191

Plano Transmission is recommended for TH and later transmissions. Talk to Jeff (Plano) Jeff can also give you a lead to have the earlier automatic transmissions rebuilt.Tines Auto Repair – Has worked on Gene’s ’68 and ’27. Does general repair on several classic cars. (Oldsmobile, Mustangs, Studebaker, Pontiacs, etc.) Talk to Mike Horner 972-754-0528, 707 Shepherd Drive, Suite 105, Garland, TX 75042Patterson Restorations – Restoration work - Contact Drew Patterson Quinlan, TX (903) 447-2133 (Troy mentioned that he had tried to contact this company, but had not received a response.)Able Sandblasting -10241 Gardner Rd. Dallas, TX 75220 (972) 556-0620 James. Ray’s Auto Trim – They have moved about ¾ of a mile south on Plano Road. (Just north of 635) They provide the same quality work for upholstery and convertible tops.Classic BMW – Restoration of any year/make of domestic/foreign vehicle. Patrick Arnold (214-778-2610), [email protected] INC. - Pinstriping. Daniel Gay (972-442-6494)Collision Masters Paint and Body Shop on Main Street in Richardson. Recommended by Gene Crowdis. Collision Masters repaired four different places on the ’68 442 convertible. Matched the 20-year old paint color perfectly.R.A.M Trim Works and Polishing is recommended by Evan Cottrell after they did all the chrome and polishing work for his recently completed 1966 Olds 98 Convertible. He said They did good work at a reasonable price. Fort Worth, TX 76179 Rebecca Morick (682) 225-3875 [email protected]

NOTE: Mike & Cindy Payton have offered to host the October 11, 2020 meeting at their home just south of Waxahachie. They have room for parking and social distancing and we can have the Zoom meeting at the same time/location. Details to be finalized in September meeting.September NTOC Meeting to be ZOOM meeting on September 13, 2020 Please plan to attend on computer or phone.

Respectfully submitted,Gene Crowdis


NTOC is the

Guest Club for the

October NTMC Cruise on the Square

Car Show (with social distancing)

Saturday, October 10, 2020

New Location: Parker Square 1500 Cross Timbers Road

Flower Mound, Texas Registration starts at 3:00 p.m.

19 classes for cars and trucks – all cars welcome Entry fee $15.00

Participant Judging with Awards for Every Class!

Door prizes and a 50/50 drawing! We will be voting for the Top Mustang and Top Ford www.NTMC.org



Heading West from Dallas across New Mexico, November 2017

Golden Gate Dec 2017

Northern Thailand, February 2018 Thai Gerard Brown dust trail shot

Time trial through oil palm plantation, Malaysia, February 2018

Lost wheel

Khanacross car club racing Mossman, Queensland, Australia June 2018

Erenhot, China

The helmet near Yuma, November 2017

Thailand, February 2018

George Town, Penang, Malaysia February 2018

Mongolian Stone Desert June 2019

Lost Wheel-Blown Motor

Ferry in rural Thailand with 1907 Italia which won Peking to Paris race in 1908

Fleeing Trex-China

Erik AndersenLap the World in a 1950 Olds 88

First featured in the August 2016 issue of The Rocket. Below are some of the photos coverng his journey aroud the world.


John Liconte is doing an engine swap in his ’83 Hurst. Should wind up with more performance and a really good sound.

Some recommended companies used by NTOC Members:Rad Rods of Texas is recommended by Troy after they completed the paint repairs on their 1970 Cutlass. He said you can’t find the repaired areas. 5308-A Big Six St. Alvarado, TX 76009 Joe Ayala (817) 726-2191

Plano Transmission is recommended for TH and later transmissions. Talk to Jeff (Plano) Jeff can also give you a lead to have the earlier automatic transmissions rebuilt.Tines Auto Repair – Has worked on Gene’s ’68 and ’27. Does general repair on several classic cars. (Oldsmobile, Mustangs, Studebaker, Pontiacs, etc.) Talk to Mike Horner 972-754-0528, 707 Shepherd Drive, Suite 105, Garland, TX 75042Patterson Restorations – Restoration work - Contact Drew Patterson Quinlan, TX (903) 447-2133 (Troy mentioned that he had tried to contact this company, but had not received a response.)Able Sandblasting -10241 Gardner Rd. Dallas, TX 75220 (972) 556-0620 James. Ray’s Auto Trim – They have moved about ¾ of a mile south on Plano Road. (Just north of 635) They provide the same quality work for upholstery and convertible tops.Classic BMW – Restoration of any year/make of domestic/foreign vehicle. Patrick Arnold (214-778-2610), [email protected] INC. - Pinstriping. Daniel Gay (972-442-6494)Collision Masters Paint and Body Shop on Main Street in Richardson. Recommended by Gene Crowdis. Collision Masters repaired four different places on the ’68 442 convertible. Matched the 20-year old paint color perfectly.R.A.M Trim Works and Polishing is recommended by Evan Cottrell after they did all the chrome and polishing work for his recently completed 1966 Olds 98 Convertible. He said They did good work at a reasonable price. Fort Worth, TX 76179 Rebecca Morick (682) 225-3875 [email protected]

NOTE: Mike & Cindy Payton have offered to host the October 11, 2020 meeting at their home just south of Waxahachie. They have room for parking and social distancing and we can have the Zoom meeting at the same time/location. Details to be finalized in September meeting.September NTOC Meeting to be ZOOM meeting on September 13, 2020 Please plan to attend on computer or phone.

Respectfully submitted,Gene Crowdis


NTOC is the

Guest Club for the

October NTMC Cruise on the Square

Car Show (with social distancing)

Saturday, October 10, 2020

New Location: Parker Square 1500 Cross Timbers Road

Flower Mound, Texas Registration starts at 3:00 p.m.

19 classes for cars and trucks – all cars welcome Entry fee $15.00

Participant Judging with Awards for Every Class!

Door prizes and a 50/50 drawing! We will be voting for the Top Mustang and Top Ford www.NTMC.org




2021 NTOC Zone ShowDiscussion was opened about holding a NTOC Zone Show in 2021. It was felt that we could get a good venue for the event at a reasonable price since most locations are negatively affected by the COVID-19 virus. A committee of Kendall workman, Harat Manges, Glenn Hargrove and Gene Crowdis was appointed to begin working on the date and location for a 2021 NTOC Zone Show. Fred Burkle and Cindy Payton have also volunteered to help. If you would like to participate in the planning of this event contact any of the committee members. If you have a recommendation about a location for the Zone Show please let us know. We are working with a blank paper now. More discussion is needed about the date and location.

Member InformationPam Furnell- Pam is recovering from knee replacement surgery. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she heals.

Note from the Secretary: If you are aware of any health or family issues related to NTOC members please send an email to [email protected] so we can include the information in our monthly report.

The NTOC Post Office Box set up by Glenn Hargrove is listed below. All renewal dues or new member dues should be sent to:

NTOCP.O. Box 856

Rowlett, TX 75030-856Dues are $24.00 for one (1) year and $40.00 for two (2) years.

New member dues are pro-rated at the rate of $2.00 per month to ensure that all memberships renew on April 1 of the year.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY – SeptemberAugust missed - Tim SiculaSeptember - Juju Nance Harat Manges Frank Turner Patrick Savary

If your birthday month does not have you listed it is because I don’t have you on the Birthday List. When you renew your membership please let us know your birthday and we will include you in our Birthday Wishes section.

Ken’s Corner

Troy says his Station wagon is coming along. Lots of OPG boxes arriving at his house.

Chris has new Binswinger glass installed. He says that he is spending 4 – 6 hours every day restoring his ’68 Cutlass. It will be a show-stopper when he finishes.

Meeting Minutes (continued) Upcoming EventsFisher House Update

The Fisher House remains closed to family members of Veterans but is, however, available 24-7 for health care professionals. They are accepting donations at the backdoor anytime Mondays through Fridays.

Thanks to the efforts of Helena and Leon Isbell, we have a great wish list which I will go over with the club at the next Zoom meeting. Rest assured, while we cannot bring a group to prepare a meal right now, we will find a way to continue our support of this great program.

North Texas Mustang Club Cruise on the SquareWe are confirmed as a guest club on Saturday, October 10, 2020 for the North Texas Mustang Club Cruise on the Square in Flower Mound.

Please take note of the new location for this event. Barring any last minute pandemic related changes, we will gather at Parker Square located at 1500 Cross Timbers (socially distanced of course) and we will be voting for the Top Mustang and Top Ford as in years past.

Registration starts at 3:00 p.m. and the entry fee is $15.00. There are always great prizes, so mark your calendars! Plan to bring your beautiful cars, chairs, hand sanitizer, and masks.

Fall Day CruiseMark your calendar and keep your fingers crossed…a club event that meets all the CDC social distancing guidelines is on the horizon. Saturday, October 24, 2020 we will take in the 145-mile scenic driving route along the Pineywoods Autumn Trail that loops between Athens and Palestine. A full itinerary will be announced closer to the date. This will be a bring your own picnic cooler lunch activity, though if you would like to share food, please make sure it is prepackaged. While the best autumn color is usually expected in November, we might be lucky enough to take in some early fall foliage.

We will be starting and finishing in Athens, so if you need to stay overnight in Athens, there are several options including Holiday Inn Express, Best Western Plus, and Super 8. Please make your own hotel arrangements as best fits your needs.

~Harat Manges



Greenville, SC on August 30. This would have been an opportunity for some to join in on part of the race, but it has now officially been cancelled until 2021 The route in 2021 will include overnight stays to include Temple, Texas; Ardmore, Oklahoma; Joplin, Missouri; Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Owensboro, Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky; Beckley, West Virginia; and Mooresville, North Carolina. Lunch cities will be San Marcos, Texas; Granbury, Texas; Sapulpa, Oklahoma; Rolla, Missouri; Paducah, Kentucky; Elizabethtown, Kentucky; Huntington, West Virginia; and Galax, Virginia..

Annual NTOC Mustang Club Participation Status of this show is pending We may still be able to do this.The Mustang Club has moved their 2nd. Saturday Show to Flower Mound Square. They have invited NTOC to pick a month to participate in the event. The members present on the Zoom meeting picked the second Saturday in October as NTOC participation month.

October was chosen since the State Fair of Texas has been cancelled for 2020. Put second Saturday in October on your calendar. Keep up your hopes that this will be an event that will take place because the COVID-19 virus is under control.

The July Mustang Club event was attended by 92 people. This is an outside event where social distancing can be done and still exhibit our cars.

Future NTOC events 2020Discussion was opened about taking another East Texas drive this fall to get our cars on the road and to do some socializing. A proposal to do a cruise on October 24 was made. Harat is working on pulling together a proposal that will include the cruise route and a place where we can have a picnic lunch. Discussion included the picnic lunch instead of trying to find a restaurant where we could all get inside. Harat has identified a proposed route through East Texas from Athens to Palestine. (No, you will not need a passport.) The date is October 24, 2020. Cruise route will be about 145 miles mostly on Texas FM roads. Picnic lunch at Davey Dogwood Park (Near Palestine) where there are plenty of parking and picnic tables. We can all wear masks and use hand sanitizer to be safe, but it will be nice to get the old Olds on the road again!!!

2020 NTOC Annual Christmas Party Sunday, December 13 at Aboca’s Italian GrillReservations have been made for the NTOC Annual Christmas Party to be at Aboca’s Italian Grill in Richardson. This is the same location as 2019. More information about the menu and reservations will be in the October and November Rockets.



This is a quilt our niece made for us of many of the Nationals that we have attended. Our first National was in 1998. Lots of great memories here! ~ CINDY PAYTON

If anyone else has some old photos of shirts that you want to include in future newsletters let me know. It may be fun to see some of them.




Denim Shirts with Club Logo This has been put on hold until the club starts to meet again.

We have located the company that previously made our denim shirts. He still has the artwork/program for the NTOC logo and will provide pricing when we put together an order with sizes and quantities.

Annual Membership Renewal Campaign Renewal Notices have been sent

The membership renewal period has ended. I will be having the rosters printed and sent out. (With new membership cards if you have renewed.)

Member Donation Parts Auction — Scheduled for August 2020 Meeting if we are meeting in-person. This has been put on hold.Attention: There will be a “member-parts-donation” auction during the August meeting. We will have an auction for members to bid on each item. Just maybe you will be able to pick up a “treasure” for your car or display. Oh, I almost neglected to add – BRING MONEY. It is for a good cause!!

Car Shows and Events

All car shows have been cancelled until the serious issues of the coronavirus COVID-19 have been brought under control

Fisher House ProgramAs of now the Fisher House Facility is being used for medical professionals only. Contributions can be made to the Fisher House, but no veteran family members are staying there. They are requesting personal grooming items, detergent, looking for bottled water, individual-sized bottled juice, individual-sized snack items, chips, cookies, snacks, nuts, candies, house shoes/slippers, and socks.

TFH is accepting donations at the backdoor anytime Mondays through Fridays

2020 NAOC Meet was cancelled.The 2020 NAOC National Meet in Lansing, Michigan July 22 - 25, 2020. The Host Hotel is the Crowne Plaza Lansing. Phone number 877-322-5544. Discounted rate ended June 22, 2020. T-shirts for the 2020 NAOC meet are available. T-Shirts are also available for the 2020 Homecoming in Lansing which was also cancelled for 2020.

2020 November Bastrop Meet was cancelled.

Hemming’s Motor News 2020 Great Race is officially cancelled until 2021.The Great race was scheduled to start in San Antonio, TX on August 22 and end in

AUTORAMAReminder: Any NTOC member interested in entering their Oldsmobile as part of the club’s display are encouraged to contact me by September 30.

Whereas the AutoRama website shows the event dates as TBD, the Dallas Market Hall schedule shows February 19-21, 2021.

Confirming our club’s entries as soon as possible will enable efficient preparation for this event.

Thanks, Tom Bilse 972-345-9120 [email protected]

ENGRAVINGDOOR PLATESDESK PLATESNAME TAGS-PLAQUES

RUBBER STAMPSSIGNATURE-LOGOSNOTARY & CORP.SEALSDATERS & NUMBERERS

JOHN & JODY LaMONICAOwners

J & J ENTERPRISESENGRAVERS - RUBBER STAMPS

972-986-5791

1222 GlenwickIrving, Texas 75060

Sponsors

WANTED: 1956 Super 88 Holiday Coupe. My name is Jim Bristow. I am a former member of the NTOC. Both of my previous owned ‘56 Olds were shown in February of the 2000 edition of the club calendar. I am looking for another one. Do you know of any for sale? Preferably brown and white. Jim Bristow: [email protected]

WANTED: I am a member of the South Texas Olds Club. I am seeking a specific vehicle for sale. If anyone in your club has info on a 1961 Olds 88 Bubbletop Coupe, or a 1964 Olds 88 or Starfire Coupe. I am looking for a semi-restored or completed vehicle. I also would like for the vehicle to be stock, with no modifications. Thank You, Steven Young 210-887-8011

For Sale / Wanted



made by check while we work on a method of providing a convenient way of making contributions and making payments to the club for membership and renewals.

Glenn said he believes that it will be OK to set up a Venmo account to collect contributions to the Helping Hands Fund and for membership dues and registrations to be made. Payments can be made through Venmo to a specific email address and then the funds are transferred to the NTOC bank account by the Treasurer or another authorized NTOC officer. Venmo provides a monthly transaction report that gives the amount and reason stated by the person sending the funds for the transaction. This would still require new members to complete a Membership Application and either mail or email it to the Treasurer so he can match up the funds with the member. It could also be used for paying for the Christmas Party as long as a separate input is made for dinner choices, etc.

This may not work for the Zone Show since there is a separate bank account for those transactions. Before anything is put in place the membership would have to approve the procedure. A motion will be presented during the September monthly meeting.

Glenn also mentioned that the cost of printing and mailing copies of the Rocket has increased over the past year. He recommended that we contact the members who receive the hard copy of the Rocket through the postal service to see if they might be willing to download a copy from our website. Lois mentioned that there the current issue and several years of past issues are stored on the website.

Club Spirit Items

Caps and VisorsThe new NTOC Club caps and NTOC visors are still available. Cap price is $15.00 and visors are $12.00. Caps are available in a variety of colors, red, white, and charcoal. Harat reported that all but one (1) of the Royal Blue caps have been sold. Visors are available in red, royal blue and white. The caps have the NTOC logo, but the artwork was too large for the visors so they were embroidered with an Oldsmobile logo, a Texas flag, and the letters NTOC

Contact Harat Manges if you are interested in getting either a cap or a visor.

Club Logo Decals Lois ordered the two types of NTOC Club Logo decals and they have been received. Both decals are now available from Harat. The two types are: 1) die cut, back adhesive stickers and front adhesive decals. The decals are available to be purchased for $1.00 each. New members will receive a club logo decal as part of the welcome letter.


FOR SALE: PARTS– MEMORABILIA– MANUALS– LITERATURE, Some NOS, repop and used parts primarily for ’70 to ‘72 442 & Cutlass. Other Oldsmobile memorabilia and some die cast models, many 1/64, 1/25th and 1/18 scale, some Dlr plastic 1/24 scale promos. 100 anniversary caps, booklets, Vintage Oldsmobile cuff links with 442, rocket emblems, and Toronado scripts which can be converted to pendants or rings. Service Manuals for some years, ’50’s thru 80’s, ‘82,and later models, also ‘73-’75,’78 Service Guild Binders, also have some magazine ads, sales brochures, dealer sales & spec books, owner’s manuals, all in excellent condition. Call or e-mail with your wants and needs!Bill Szelag 512-745-6999 or [email protected]

PARTS WANTED: OCA and NTOC club member looking for NOS or used parts for 1970-1972 442, W30, W31, SX conv. or hardtop. Call John Bumb, St. Louis, Mo. at 314-713-3444 or email me at: [email protected]

1966 Oldsmobile 98 convertible. It has been thoroughly restored. Have invested close to $40,000 and would like to get as much of that back as I can. You can see pictures of it at my website: texnetsales.comEvan Cottrell, 817-788-2545, [email protected]

MANUAL FOR SALE: I am contacting you to see if anyone of your members may be interested in the manual. I used to own a ‘67 cutlass Supreme Convertible a long time ago and just recently discovered the manual. I’d like to sell it for $60.00 obo. I can also send pics of the manual.Lloyd Banez: [email protected]

1970- 80- 90 Numerous Service manuals, Technical Bulletin Binders/serv. guild issues and technical training manuals for almost all car mechanical components. Call for needs & pricing 214-583-7277. - 1968-70 Toronado parts, including dash cluster assy, wiring harness, rear window defroster w/wiring harness & all components, many small parts for interior. WANTED: 1-wheel cover/cap for my N24 option aluminum wheels on the ‘90 Custom Cruiser, photo available. Call for needs and/or pricing. John Bock - 214-583-7277 or email [email protected]

WANTED: 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday CoupeEither a project car that needs restoring or one that is already restored to originality. MUST HAVE: Power steering, power brakes, Jetaway transmission with Park position, and if possible, Factory AC. Matthew DeCuir: [email protected]

For Sale/Wanted



August 2020 Monthly Meeting Minutes

August 9 2020 - President Kendall Workman called the meeting to order at 2:08 with 19 members in attendance using the Zoom video meeting app. He welcomed members to the video meeting. Kendall led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and welcomed everyone to the August meeting. Kendall stated that until the club can safely meet in a specific location all monthly meetings will be using Zoom. It is hoped that many members who are not able to attend the meetings because of distance will attend through Zoom.

Members are encouraged to set aside some time for the September 13 meeting at 2:00 on ZOOM. Hints for using ZOOM:

A. 1. Download ZOOM APP on your cell phone or computer. 2. Click on Join A Meeting or use the link in the email. You should be able to click

on the link in the email and it will connect you to the meeting. 3. If not log on to ZOOM meeting using the Meeting IDS and Password through

the ZOOM APP (You should get the Meeting ID and Password in an email from NTOC. If you don’t get the email contact one of the club officers for help)

4. Click Join Audio portion (This will allow you to hear and enter conversations through the audio connection). There is a video link down in the lower left corner of Zoom if your computer has a camera or;

5. Use your phone camera for video.

B. Use the link provided in email to log on to ZOOM meeting through your computer. (If you have a camera, speakers, and microphone you should be able to see everything and participate through your computer.

C. If you don’t have a camera, or microphone on your computer you can still sign in on the computer through the link in the email and log on to the ZOOM APP and use your phone to allow you to see everything on your computer screen and communicate with your phone during the meeting.

NOTICE: Use only one active (1) microphone/speaker set-up. Using more than one causes unwanted static/feedback during the meeting.

Treasurer’s Report

Glenn Hargrove has reported to the club officers that the club is financially sound. Glenn mentioned that there is a balance of $1507.00 in the Helping Hands Fund. We appreciate the exceptional generosity of these members. These contributions were

Meeting Minutesby Gene Crowdis


CAR WANTED – 1970-1972 442, W30, W31, SX conv. or hardtop – OCA and NTOC member looking for true collector car. The more original and documented the better. Prefer numbers matching. Any condition – from restorable car to showroom condition. Also looking for NOS or used parts for these cars. John Bumb, St. Louis, Mo. (314) 713-3444 or email me at:[email protected]

FOR SALE: Fuel Injection Tank – A brand new Quanta GM-1213A fuel tank modified for in-tank fuel injection by Hector at Rick’s tanks. Fits 76-77 Cutlass 4-door, 73-75 Buick Century, 76-77 Buick Century 4-door, 73-75 Regal, 76-77 Regal 4-door. No station wagons. Have pictures. email: [email protected]

WANTED - Used Toyota Pickup maybe a SR5 contact Mike Bunzel - 903-436-3682

FOR SALE: 1936 OldsmobileOwner (since 1969): Richard Bogdon - Phone: 972-522-9514 (cell)34,000 miles, Original inline 6 cyl engineNew: glass, interior, clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, forkBumpers redone, Brakes done at 32,000 mi.Painted 20 yrs ago, Other spare parts go with it.Owner purchased in Pennsylvania, moved to Ohio, then Texas.Always garaged in dry storage.

WANTED: I bought a 1972 Cutlass Supreme in 1972Was the first new car I ever bought, I regret ever selling itNot a 442. Just a regular 350 CID engine Thought I would reach out to see if you might know of any available Charles Patterson: [email protected]

WANTED - 1970 442, preferably convertible, may consider hardtop must have AC and bucket seats/console. Bill Szelag, Bastrop, TX, 512 985-6502 - [email protected]

1973 Oldsmobile 88 Royale convertible. Red with white convertible top; leather seats. It has been stored in a barn at the ranch for 30 years. Daddy drove it into the barn, so at that time it was running.Karen Cramer. 469-371-8084

For Sale/Wanted


NTOC Meeting


September 2020September 2020 Meeting Notice We will continue to do a Zoom meeting in place of the regular meeting this month. You can use the same invitation link as last month but in case you have misplaced it or did not add it to your calendar I will send it out with the newsletter email.

NTOC Officers 2020-2021President Kendall Workman (972) 377-3148 [email protected] Elect Fred Burkle (972) 955-8907 [email protected] President Lawrence Dagate (214) 348-9427 [email protected] Glenn Hargrove (214) 354-6835 [email protected] Gene Crowdis (972) 690-5470 [email protected]/Website Lois Liconte (214) 762-9702 [email protected] Director Harat Manges (972) 400-0694 [email protected]

President’s Trumpet .......................................... 2

September Meeting .......................................... 3

2020-2021 Officers ........................................... 3

Meeting Minutes ............................................... 4

Mustang Club Car Show ................................... 12

Upcoming Events .............................................. 13

T-Shirt Quilt ....................................................... 14

Autorama .......................................................... 15

Sponsors ........................................................... 15

For Sale/Wanted ............................................... 15

Event Calendar .................................................. 18

Membership Application .................................. 19

Send any articles or comments to:Lois Liconte

[email protected]

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Club Meeting 7 8 9 10 11 12 1313 14 15 16 17 18 19 Federal Holidays 14 15 16 17 18 19 2020 21 22 23 24 25 26 NTOC & Other Events 21 22 23 24 25 26 2727 28 29 30 Observances 28 29 30 31

Oct 10 Guest car club @ Cruise on the SquareS M T W T F S North Texas Mustang Club - Flower Mound S M T W T F S

1 2 3 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 Oct 24 Fall Day Cruise - East Texas 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 Loop between Athens & Palestine 11 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 24 Full itinerary to be announced 18 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30

Dec 13 Meeting & Christmas Party @ Abocas - Richardson

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 7 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 Before you head out - please remember to check online 2 3 4 5 6 7 815 16 17 18 19 20 21 for any changes to your event due to the pandemic 9 10 11 12 13 14 1522 23 24 25 26 27 28 16 17 18 19 20 21 2229 30 For more ideas, visit: 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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2021S M T W T F S Jun 09 NAOC National Meet - Post Falls, ID S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 June 13 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 19 Aug 02 OCA National Meet - Murfreesboro, TN 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26 Aug 8 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30

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Sweethearts & Orphans (March)

The Heights (April)S M T W T F S Terrell Fly-In & Car Show - Terrell (September) S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 War Birds on Parade Car Show - Lancaster (September) 1 2 3 4 5 6 77 8 9 10 11 12 13 Pontiac Southern Nationals (September) 8 9 10 11 12 13 1414 15 16 17 18 19 20 Southwest Airlines Classic Car Show (September) 15 16 17 18 19 20 2121 22 23 24 25 26 27 State Fair (October) 22 23 24 25 26 27 2828 Bastrop Veterans Weekend Car Show (November) 29 30 31

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by Kendall Workman

Presidents Trumpet September 2020

Labor Day [‘laber, dā] - NOUN – “A public holiday or day of festivities held in honor of working people, in the US and Canada on the first Monday in September, in many other countries on May 1.”

As I sat down to write my September 2020 “Presidents Trumpet” message, I thought about the Labor Day Holiday and its’ meaning to each of us as fans and supporters of our sport of keeping the spirit and the brand of Oldsmobile alive.

Oldsmobile celebrated its’ first 100 years on August 21, 1997, as described and documented in the book “Setting the Pace, Oldsmobile’s First 100 years.” As I scanned my personal copy of the book this morning, the stories and photographs of Oldsmobile’s history again came alive and made me think about the thousands of “working people,” men and women who in September of each year celebrated Labor Day in honor of their contributions to Oldsmobile.

During this year’s Labor Day Holiday, I encourage everyone to reflect upon and remember the men and women of Olds that over the years designed, manufactured and assembled our treasured Oldsmobile’s, and give them thanks for their work efforts which we continue to enjoy well into the 21st Century.

Speaking of our enjoyment, planning sessions are or will soon begin in support of our 2020 Zone Show meeting, as well as our hopeful participation in the February 2021 Dallas Autorama event. Tom Bilse and I met recently (social distancing applied) to discuss planning an organization activities in support of our annual participation at the Dallas Autorama. The single most important task at this time is our ability to commit 6 fine Oldsmobile examples for participation in the show, as well as 2 backup / alternate participants as well. Tom and I will soon be contacting club members with our participation recruitment message. Oh, and also, there are volunteer participation opportunities available with each of these events as well. If you are interested in same, please contact me.

Everyone: Please continue to stay safe and healthy and again, please also let me know of any club member that may be in need of assistance with grocery shopping or other errands during this time period.

And remember “There is a special feel in an Oldsmobile.”

Kendall

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