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In this issue:

Editor’s Corner 1

New Members 2

Sick & Sympathy List 2

President’s Letter 3

Minutes 4

HCCC in Pictures 5

Happy New Year!!!! We made it

through the holidays, what a blast

it was. My sincere thanks to

Centenary United Methodist

Church for another amazing

Christmas dinner for the HCCC

Christmas party; I do believe

everyone had a great time. It was

wonderful to see Merle and Sharon

Myers at the party, you guys

looked terrific.

Our first annual (and hopefully more) Winter Angel Expo is just around the

corner, January 17th -18th, it has been quite a journey to get to this point. This has

truly been a club effort is getting this to come together, and I can’t wait. There

will be something for all to see and be a part of. If you are not going to be able to

bring your vehicle, try and come out to see the happenings, admission is only $5

per person. Hope to see you there.

This will only be the beginning of the exciting things that will be happening with

the HCCC this year, Theresa is currently getting the Fun Run schedule together,

and plans will be made soon for the trip to Victory Junction to deliver another

group of those gorgeous little bears. Certainly can’t wait for that, this camp is an

amazing place.

For up to date happenings, be sure and check the website, Facebook page and

your email. If you would like to receive email updates or messages, just let me

know by sending me an email at

lgrooms8@gmail.com

Love, peace and happiness to all!!

Lisa

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Events Calendar 8

Classifieds

Sponsor Spotlight

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ABOUT HCCC

Hamblen County Car Club organized in the summer of 2002. We

are a non profit corporation dedicated to the promotion of a safe,

family-oriented enjoyment of Classic and Custom cars and trucks

through club camaraderie, monthly meetings and scheduled special

events.

HCCC meets on the third Thursday of each month except December

at Shoney’s in Morristown. Come at 6 pm for dinner and our meet-

ing starts at 7 pm. Club membership is open to persons age 18 or

older who are interested in the restoration and maintenance of

American Made cars and trucks. Dues are $25 annually, payable on

September 1st.

Cruise “N” ews is the official publication of the HCCC and is print-

ed and distributed monthly. All news articles, photos and items of

interest are welcome for consideration for publication, subject to

editing. Submission deadline is the first Tuesday of each

month.

If you like to receive your newsletter by e-mail, please let me know.

Send newsletter correspondence to:

Lisa Grooms

928B Jarnigan Ave

Morristown, TN 37813

lgrooms8@gmail.com

423-258-4367

2014-2015 Club Officers

President: Don McGinnis

423-581-1728

Vice-President: Butch

Grooms

423-258-4368

Secretary: Deedra Hall

423-327-1125

Treasurer: Jerry Kloos

423-586-5959

Chaplain: Gene Honeycutt

423-312-6972

Public Relations Director:

Gene Honeycutt

423-312-6972

February newsletter

items are due no later

than Tuesday, Feb. 3rd.;

I always appreciate

items as early as possible

Welcome New Members:

No New Members at this time

Sick and Sympathy List

We would like to keep all car club members informed of their car club family members who are sick or have had death in the family. If you know

or hear of anyone experiencing illness or death in the family, please help us by notifying Gene Honeycutt at 423-312-6972.

Merle and Sharon Myers Our Service Men and Women

Billy Seals Don Brooks David King Tony Hayes Georganne Russell

Dwayne Porterfield Mary Nell McGinnis Dixie Beede Ronnie Hopkins

Steve Maxey (B-R-R Trailers) Leroy Self Lois Hopkins (Loss of father)

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President’s Letter—January 2015 by Don McGinnis

I want to thank each

and every one for all

their hard work in

making this happen

(Angel Tree Shop-

ping). As I have said

many times , great

team work and club

participation keeps

this club strong.

Morristown Tire & Performance

Center

Complete Transmission Re-

build

Synthetic Blend Oil Changes

only $24.95

Best Price On Tires In East

Tennessee

423-586-7035

Tim Goins

I would like welcome the year 2015, (the years sure go by fast.) I hope everyone

had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and that Santa brought what was

needed to brighten up your lives as well as your old autos. Our car club had

another great year. Last spring we set some mighty high goals for 2014. Thanks to

the help of our members we exceeded those goals, helped a lot of folks in need,

and made Christmas brighter for well over 100 children in the Angel Tree’s ( toy’s

for tot’s) program. I want to thank each and every one for all their hard work in

making this possible. As I have said many times great team work and club

participation keeps this club strong.

As we go forward into this New Year, I am asking every member to continue your

support with the weekly things that need to be done. Take time to help with the

Cruise-ins attend our meetings, volunteer to help on a committee, pass out flyers

or make phone calls. The more participation we have from our members the

stronger our club becomes. I want to give special thanks to our Winter Angel

Expo committee for all the hard work that has been put into making this car show

successful. Many hours have been spent, and as of this writing the show look’s to

be a winner. Two weeks before the show and we have 60 pre-registries. We have

had more club members getting involved for this show than anytime I can

remember. Even though a lot of hard work was done this past year, at our Cruise-

ins, Fun runs, Picnics, and other outings we had a lot of Fun just getting together

enjoying good fellowship, friendship and our hobby the old cars & trucks.

“How lucky we are “. Let’s make 2015 the best year yet;

In closing I want to remind everyone to keep our members and their families that

are sick or hurting in your prayers.

Don’t forget our regular monthly meeting the 15th of Jan. at Shoney’s

Eat at 6:00 --- Meet at 7:00 Hope to see you there, Don

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Some scenes

from the filming

of the commer-

cial which was

shown during the

Morristown

Christmas Parade

coverage.

Minutes— December (No meeting held)

Be sure to visit our NEW

website:

www.hamblencountycarclub.org

And “Like” us on our Face-

book page The Ham-

blen County Car Club

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V i c e - P r e s i d e n t L e t t e r - J a n u a r y 2 0 1 5

B u t c h G r o o m s -

Greetings HCCC!

Hope everyone had a joyful and a blessed Christmas Holiday! Just as fast in

coming, the season has gone; but not the meaning!

I want to thank all that came and enjoyed the HCCC Christmas party. The

food was outstanding as usual and the social time was grand. It was wonder-

ful to have Sharon and Merle Myers at this event. Thanks to the church,

Theresa and all that worked so hard to put this on.

Our Winter Angel Expo is right in front of us. We have over 55 entries as of

this writing, making it the largest pre-registered event we have ever had!

Hopefully this is a sign of great things. Thanks HCCC for the large number

of volunteers that has worked hard in making this show happen. This has

been a club project thru and thru. We will still accept volunteers and if you

can’t work, attend and bring someone with you as the gate receipts are a

large part of our success. Displays, vendors, show vehicles, fellowship and a

model car show, all for $5 per person!

Our future meetings will focus on the upcoming year, budgets, Fun Runs,

charities, etc. Please plan on attending on the third Thursday of the month,

need everyone to voice their opinion and do all we can to make the upcom-

ing season better. Victory Junction and Fun Runs, I know are on the agenda.

Please remember our sick, injured and troubled members, families and

friends in our prayers.

Won’t be long till we cruz again.

Happy cruzing!!

Butch

Our future

meetings will

focus on the

upcoming

year, budgets,

Fun Runs,

charities, etc.

1976 Chevy 4WD Stepside

P/UP

Car Show Trophy Winner

Color: Victory Red

Interior: Red

Mileage: 3080

Many features some of which is the following:

Complete off frame restoration

New front dual “Heckelthorn” front shocks and strg.

dampner

New 350 GM ‘Crate’ engine (3080 miles), new alterna-

tor, starter, spark plugs and wires, radiator, a/

ccondensor, a/c dehydrator bottle, clutch fan plus many

other items

REDUCED PRICE: $19,500

Terry McCracken

865-674-2624

865-712-4122

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Hamblen County Jr. Car Club Minutes

The Jr. HCCC met on January 7, 2015 at Morristown West High with 6 Jr. mem-

bers, with new member Cassie Meek, Mr. Hardin and 2 Sr. members present.

Vice president, Adam Ehrat brought the meeting to order and led the pledge. Sr.

member Butch Grooms held the prayer. Brittney Rogers read the December 2nd

minutes with the motion to accept was made by Katie Allen with Mr. Hardin se-

conding said motion. Minutes were accepted as read. The treasurer’s report was

given by Mr. Hardin, and was accepted on a motion from Brittney Rogers and

Cameron Seals seconding motion. Engine report by Mr. Hardin stated the engine

would be ready for display at the Winter Angel Expo car show. Damon Seals

made motion for club to spend up to $400 for parts to complete the engine with

Brittney Rogers seconding the motion. The April show date was changed from

the April 18th to April 25th. Brittney will have a short flyer to give out at WAE.

All committees will be made at the February meeting. Budget will be finalized at

the February meeting with charities and Fun Runs also being planned. In new

business, plans are to re-elect club president and secretary. Motion to dismiss was

made by Brittney with Katie Allen seconding.

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Events in red are HCCC events EVENT CALENDAR Revised 10/12/2014

May-October: HCCC Every Saturday Night Cruise-In at College Square Mall

May and October: 5p-8p June through September: 6p-9p

If you know of other events, please contact Lisa Grooms at 423-258-4367 or email lgrooms8@gmail.com

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Non-business ads will run for 3 months unless re-

newed. The date at the end of the ad is the month

the ad was placed or renewed. (8/11=ran in Aug

newsletter) Business ads will run as long as you are

a member, unless you remove/change it.

Classif ied

Ads are free to Car Club members. To

place, renew, change or cancel an ad, con-

tact:

Lisa Grooms 928B Jarnigan Ave

Morristown, TN 37813 lgrooms8@gmail.com

423-258-4367

Need a Flag

Veterans of Foreign Wars

(VFW) Post 5266

Flag Sales-Supporting Post

Honor Guard

USA, Branch of Service, MIA/

POW, Vietnam Veterans

3x5 flag $10—4x6 flag (USA

only)

$15

Call Robert Russell 586-6731

Cakes by Linda: Homemade Wedding Cakes &

Special Occasion Cakes. Call Linda Williams at

423-235-4726

Lil’ “T” Beauty Salon. For appointments call

Terry Kloos at 423-586-5959 or on cell phone at

423-748-4917

Hookers & Hunters Campground

Bait & Tackle, Propane Exchange

Dan Gelacek 423-581-7915

Extreme Car Audio

Buddy Beckner

423-289-5912

Restoration and

Fabrication

Art Larson

204 Bowlin Drive

Bean Station, TN 37708

865-804-6199

Little Red Rod Shop

7155 Blue Springs Pkwy

Mosheim, TN 37818

423-470-5886/423-588-0474

Gary Bancroft

Hyd Brakes-Wiring-Carburetor-

late models as well

King Auto Glass

Owner: David A. King

1095 Arden Lane—

Morristown

423-438-9528

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Hamblen County Car Club

928B Jarnigan Ave

Morristown, TN 37813

www.hamblencountycarclub.org

The Hamblen County Car Club

HCCC Sponsors—Our Sincere Thanks to All!!

Super 8 Motel Citizen Tribune Morristown Tire & Performance BRR Trailers

First Impressions Hookers & Hunters Gutters & More Ingles

Little “T” Beauty Salon MD Pharmacy Stetzer Funeral Home WCRK/WMTN

Five Point Insurance Advance Auto Signs Now Cumberland Glass

Knox Custom Chrome BK Graphics David Britton Appraisals Griffith Business

All American Auto & Collison Shortdawg Towing Andrews Constr.

Shockley Land Surveying Anderson Insurance Wal Mart Morristown Police Dept.

Ingle Brothers Drilling Brad’s Flower Shop Hamblen County Sheriff’s Dept. (FOP)

King Auto Glass Porter’s Tire Store State Farm-Eddie Overholt

Robert Russell (VFW Flags) Colbach Harley Davidson

Diamond Dave Graphics Outside the Box AMS-Oil