Mary Jane Pokojni 37 Ridgewood Rd. Easton, PA 18045

LEHIGH VALLEY REGION

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT ALAN FENSTERMACHER 610-849-2087

VICE PRESIDENT RON LITTWIN 610-759-6295

SECRETARY PATRICIA HECKMAN 610-438-5779

TREASURER DAVE ORAVEC 610-253-5097

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(AGNES STACY, DALE HENDERSHOT, RON HECKMAN, and MARYANN MASON, SERVE 2015- 2016

WARREN KITCHEN SERVE 2016-2017

NOMINATING COMMITTEE John Mitzak, Joe Pokojni, Charles Bauder, Bob Frey, Ed Dietrich,

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Mary Jane Pokojni, Robert Frey, Alan Fenstermacher, Don Jones

HISTORIAN & PHOTOGRAPHER Joe Pokojni, Dave Oravec

WEBMASTER Cindy & Dave Oravec

PUBLICITY Mary Jane Pokojni

TOURS Alan Fenstermacher, Dave Schomp, Ron Heckman, JoAnne Homa, Ron

Littwin,

PICNIC Ed & Alice Dietrich

CAR SHOW COMMITTEE Alan Fenstermacher, Ron & Debbie Heckman, Dave & Jackie Schomp,

Putt Olson, Agnes Stacy, Dick Varga and a lot of other members.

EASTON HERITAGE DAY Willis Sigafoos, Ken Meyers

MEMBERSHIP Mary Jane Pokojni

CHRISTMAS PARTY Mary Jane & Joe Pokojni

CRUISE NIGHTS Ron Heckman (Chairman) Rich Heater (Assistant) Debbie Heckman, Putt

Olson, Agnes Stacy, Dick Varga, Jackie & Dave Schomp, Ginny Procanyn,

Chip Kalnas, Willis & Gloria Sigafoos and anyone who wants to help.

HALLOWEEN DINNER DANCE MaryAnn Mason

REFRESHMENT COMMITTEE Gilda Hendershot & Dottie Littwin

HOSPITALITY-SUNSHINE Putt Olson – 610-252-2606

LEHIGH VALLEY REGION DUES are $15 for member and spouse, and $10 for individual due January 1st yearly. Members must be a member of parent

organization-AACA. SEND TO: Mary Jane Pokojni 37 Ridgewood Rd. Easton, PA 18045 Please write your AACA # on your check made payable to: Lehigh

Valley Region (AACA National is due Dec. 15) Members 80 yrs. or over are free but MUST be members of the National Organization each yr. Please notify if

you are 80 yrs of age and want to remain on our mailing list. LVRAACA Meetings are held on the second Sunday of winter months at 2 p.m. and the 2nd

Wednesday of the month from April to October at the Palmer Library, Newburg Rd. Palmer Township, Pa. Please check the Calendar for dates and times of

meetings and events. www.lvraaca.com see us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Lehigh-Valley-Region-of-the-Antique-Automobile-Club-of-America-1527480234182319/

Thoughts from your President

Hello everyone. I hope you are enjoying your summer. The weather has been a real bummer when it comes to our cruise nights at Dairy Queen. We currently are good for one successful cruise at that location, all others have been rained out. I went to Gary Lee’s car show. Not as large a turnout as last year’s show, but a nice show nonetheless. Rich Heater took home a trophy for best truck. Congratulations Rich. Agnes and Jackie scored on the Tricky Tray table. (continued next page)

Coming up the last weekend in July, the property of Mr. Bulgari will be open to the public for a special car show, highlighting the Buick brand. This is a special opportunity to view some very special automobiles from not only his collection, but from around the country as well. Check your paper for the dates and times Rachael Flynn from Hagerty insurance also contacted me looking for some kids who would be interested in learning how to judge a car at a show. They are also looking for some older kids to participate in the barn learning about the mechanical side of things. In August we are looking for some vehicles from the 70’s and 80’s to be in a movie along with people to fill in as extras on the set. Contact Dave Oravec for info. 610-253-5097 Looking ahead we have the Halloween Cruise as well as the dinner/dance, and since we are just about halfway through the cruise night season we have elections coming up. If you are reading this newsletter I would like to encourage you to attend our next business meeting. I want to hear what you have to say about the club. What are we doing right? What are we doing wrong? What can we do differently? I look forward to seeing all of you. Alan

FYI! - Check out our web site – www.lvraaca.com Would you like to write an article about your car? Or do you have anything of interest for this spot, if so send it to: mjpokojni@rcn.com or mail to Mary Jane Pokojni 37 Ridgewood Rd. Easton, PA. 18045

Did you know that the AACA offers a Junior Membership?

Junior Membership

o Any child up to 12 years old may join, whether or not parents are members of AACA.

o Dues are $10.00 per Junior Member per year.

o Junior members will receive one Membership Card, one Membership Badge, and a Newsletter four

times a year, February, May, August, and November.

o Special activities are encouraged for Juniors at National (and local) Meets. An educational program

is planned to acquaint Juniors of AACA history, its structure and mission, and a general overview of

vehicles and their workings, plus a basic understanding of the judging system, all at a level they

should find interesting and entertaining.

Student Membership

o $12.00 per calendar year

o Open to STUDENTS ages 13-25.

o Verification of student enrollment is requested.

o Enjoys same privileges as the annual membership

o Applications are available on line at www.aaca.org

As soon as your application form is received at National Headquarters, it will be reviewed and, if approved, a membership card for the current year will be mailed to you.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - 2016

Please check the calendar monthly - dates and times are subject to change

ONLY CLUB EVENTS ARE POSTED ON THIS CALENDAR SUPPORT YOUR CLUB BY ATTENDING THESE EVENTS

July Sun. 3 Family Picnic – 11 to 4 Pohatcong Township Park in Warren Glen, NJ on Rte. 519 five miles south of Wal-Mart, just past the school. More information in this issue Sun. 10 Easton Heritage Day Wed. 13 7:00 PM LVRAACA meeting Palmer Library Sat. 9 3:00 to 9:00 PM Christmas In July “Dream Come True” Car Show Dairy Queen Rain Date will be August 13 THIS SHOW WAS CANCELED DUE TO RAIN Thurs. 28 7:00 PM LVRAACA B.O.D. meeting Palmer Library Sat. 30 5:00 to 9:00 PM Salvatore’s Cruise August Sat. 13 RESCHEDULED CHRISTMAS IN JULY “Dream Come True” Car Show 3 TO 9 PM AT Dairy Queen Wed. 10 7:00 PM LVRAACA meeting Palmer Library Thurs. 25 7:00 PM LVRAACA B.O.D. meeting Palmer Library Sat. 27 4:00 to 8:00 PM Salvatore’s Cruise September Wed. 14 7:00 PM LVRAACA meeting Palmer Library Sat. 10 3:00 to 7:00 PM Dairy Queen Cruise Sat. 17 Phoebe Nursing Home Cruise 12-3 Thurs. 22 7:00 PM LVRAACA B.O.D. meeting Palmer Library Sat. 24 3:00 to 7:00 PM Salvatore’s Cruise October Sat. 8 2:00 to 7:00 PM Dairy Queen Halloween Show Wed. 12 7:00 PM LVRAACA meeting Palmer Library Sun. 23 LVRAACA Fall Tour Thurs. 27 7:00 PM LVRAACA B.O.D. meeting Palmer Library Sun. 30 4:00 to 9:00 PM – Halloween Dinner / Dance

Sun. Easton / Phillipsburg Halloween Parade November Sun. 13 2:00 PM LVRAACA meeting Palmer Library Wed. 9 7:00 PM LVRAACA B.O.D. meeting Palmer Library December Sun. 11 LVRAACA Christmas Party Wed. 14 7:00 PM LVRAACA B.O.D. meeting Palmer Library

Trivia Question

What was the earliest front-wheel drive car made in America?

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The “Christmas In July Dream Come True” Car Show at Dairy Queen was canceled due to the rain. It was rescheduled for

August 13, 2016 3 to 9 pm

Trivia Answer

The 1895 Electrobat, which featured an electric motor attached to each front wheel, and steered by its single rear wheel. It competed in the Chicago Times-Herald race of that same year, which was won by Duryea.

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Do you want your classic car to be in a movie?? We have a request from

the producer of the movie Getting Grace which will be filmed right here in

the Lehigh Valley for late 70's and early 80's cars. About 12 cars are

needed for filming. (on August 2) Locations will be Easton, Bethlehem

and Allentown. This is a film by Dan Roebuck the actor who's hometown

is Bethlehem. If you or someone you know is interested please call Dave

at 610-253-5097

REPORT ON THE FAMILY PICNIC On Sunday July 3, the Lehigh Valley Region AACA held its 58th Annual Picnic. We had a great time with Bob and Trudy Frey, John and Karan Mitzak, Ed and Alice Dietrich their daughter Carol and granddaughter Mary Catherine, Joe Bichler and new members Joe and Ginny Bichler, Mary Jane and Joe Pokojni, and daughter and son-in-law Dave and Cindy Oravec. It was a four family picnic. I think this is the last picnic for our club due to lack of interest. It is a lot of work for a picnic that could have been a lot easier to do at home. This was voted on at the meeting and a lot of hands went up but the attendance was low. Check out the picture of the picnic on facebook follow the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/Lehigh-Valley-Region-of-the-Antique-Automobile-Club-of-America-1527480234182319/?ref=nf

Fall Tour October 23, 2016. The date of the Fall Tour has been changed to October 23. Please change the date on your calendar. The Tour will be to the AACA Museum in Hershey. We will need at least 15 cars or the tour will be canceled.

MORE INFORMATION WILL BE IN NEXT MONTH.

PHOEBE NURSING HOME CRUISE 12 -3 ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17

SAVE THE DATE AND ASK FRIENDS AND RELATIVES IF THEY ARE INTERESTED IN THE HALLOWEEN DINNER DANCE ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 30, 2016 4 TO 9 PM TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE NEXT MONTH AT THE MEETING AND CRUISE

BEHIND THE MOTOMETER ©

Fred Antunes and his 1929 Franklin took me down to the Quakertown Car Show. (one hot park), but with 350 cars and lots of shade I had a good time. About 50%

stock and 50% Antiques made for a good show. There were two Model T Fords there and they caught my eye of course. A blue 1912 two seater Torpedo Roadster and a black original Model T Touring Car which , as it turned out, had belonged to Luther Gherig. Luther had been in World War II and when he got out of the service he found and bought a nice 20 year old Chevy that had been in storage. He took his girlfriend to the “Great Allenton Fair”. The guy at the gate asked, “are you with the car show? It is free”. Of course Luther said “yep” and was then into the old car hobby. Luther heard about an old Ford stored in the living room of an old house somewhere at the base of the Blue Mountains. Luther hunted it down and tried to buy it. He spoke Pennsylvania Dutch (as did a lot of members of our club back in the 1950’s) 1 and wanted to buy it from the old couple to no avail. After a number of visits and lots of laughs together in the dialect, the old folks decided to sell it to Luther. The old stone farm house was built into the side of a hill and the 1914 Ford was in the living room which was on the second floor. 2 They removed a portion of wooden framing, pushed the car outside and started it up. They replaced the woodwork, Luther paid for it and had lots of fun with it over the years. The car was and is in perfect shape with only an inch hole worn in the front seat. Luther’s son didn’t want that old thing and so it disappeared from the Lehigh Valley and from my memory and it was like finding and old friend. But here it was in all of it’s original glory with it’s proud new owner. Luther was an active member of the Lehigh Valley Region for years and he and I always sought each other out at meets and swapped story’s. Finding his 102 year old car was a nice reminder of a great friend. Bob Frey July 15, 2016

1 Pharis Frey, the Fitzpatrick’s, the Deckers and the Banis family to name a few. Charlie Bauder still does.

2 That’s the way my grandparents home was with the living room and parlor upstairs and the kitchen and sitting room down stairs, as was the cold cellar with it’s dirt floor below ground level.