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P R E S I D E N T ’ S

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USO DANCE AT CHANCELLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Chancellor Middle School, Spotsylvania, VA

Club members brought 1940’s

era cars to the annual event at

Chancellor Middle School.

Each year students and teach-

ers don World War II era attire

and pose for pictures with the

cars.

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Mayo Carter with Jason Javaras’ 1940 Ford

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OFFICERS 2012

J Gordon Brown President (2011-2012)

Ron Rees Vice-President (2011-2012)

Wayne DuBois Treasurer (2011-2012)

Connie Brown Secretary (2011-2012)

EXECUTIVE BOARD 2012

COMMITTEES 2012

Meet Chairman J. Gordon Brown

Chief Judge Ben Schooler

Magneto Editor Doug Makin

Webmaster Andy Gotchel

Membership Chairman Lauman Schooler

Legislative Representative Don Mohr

Social Chairman

Sunshine Chairman Jane Shelton

Club Chaplain Ben Schooler

For more club news and photos Visit Our Web Site http://local.aaca.org/hfrva/ Andy Gotchel, Webmaster

J Gordon Brown President

Ron Rees Vice-President

Wayne DuBois Treasurer

Connie Brown Secretary

Andy Gotchel Past President

Doug Makin At-Large Member (thru 2013)

Hank Mausolf At-Large Member (thru 2012)

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Happy Birthday!!! The following members are celebrating their

special day in May:

Wally Hunt 8th

Jason Javaras 12th

Janice Cutright 15th

Paul Stosch 15th

Nora Berry 17th

Powell Sale 29th

David Blum 31st

Lish Garnett 31st

The following members will be celebrating their special

day in June:

John Castro 6th

Clift Hardin 6th

Robert Aftel 8th

Jessica Aftel 8th

Mark Williams 14th

Herb Long 22nd

Mary Long 26th

Liz Hunt 27th

Monthly Meetings Monthly meetings of the Historic Fredericksburg Region,

Inc. AACA are held at 7:30 PM on the third Tuesday of each

month except December at the Dorothy Hart Community

Center, 408 Canal Street in Fredericksburg. All members will

be notified of any changes.

The next meeting will be held Tuesday, June 19th, 2012.

Hope to see you there.

Membership

We are always looking for new members, so if you

know anyone who may want to join please invite them to

a meeting.

Lauman Schooler,

Membership Chairman

Sunshine Report If any club member would like a

card sent to anyone, please call

me at 540-373-2771. If I’m not

home, just leave a message. Jane Shelton,

Sunshine Chairman

Sign-up for Refreshments If you would like to contribute drinks or desert for an up com-

ing HFR AACA meeting, please sign up for one of the open

spots on the sign-up sheet at our monthly meeting.

We would like to thank the following members for providing

refreshments.

Beverages Snacks

May Ron and Rena Rees Ron and Rena Rees

June Robert Aftel Andy Gotchel

July Mr. Enfield Ruth Dubois

August Jane Shelton Frances Schooler

September Wally Hunt Donna And Bill H.

October Don Mohr Connie Brown

November Hank and Marjorie

Mausalf

Suzanne Schooler

CLUB NEWSCLUB NEWSCLUB NEWSCLUB NEWS

55th Annual Car Show and 5th

Downtown Show, June 2nd

Northern Neck

The Northern Neck Region is hosting their 19th Annual An-

tique Auto Show on May 26th in Heathsville, Virginia. Call K

Harrison, 804-443-4478

Our Region is scheduled to

host ODMA meet in 2013 The Historic Fredericksburg Region will be hosting the

annual ODMA meet in Fredericksburg in 2013. This pre-

sents a big challenge to our club since we will have to plan

and put on two major events back to back, the ODMA meet

in May and our annual car show in June. We will need a

significant commitment from our members to assist in any

way they can.

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Cover Story

Hi Doug;

Finally getting around to sending you a couple of

pictures from the USO dance at Chancellor Middle

School recently. We only had four cars show up but

they were well received by the students and parents

that attended the event. As the sun receded we were

treated to a chill wind that had us scrambling for what-

ever coats and blankets that we could find. This event

is always a pleasure to attend and our participation is

always appreciated. Mayo Carter is the driving force

behind the affair and as you can see form her picture

she really gets into the part with her students. The kids

dress up as soldiers, sailors, red cross ladies, etc. and

are amazing in their interest in our old cars from that

era. Mayo gave out framed awards for each of our

participants and even carnations for each of us. From

our club we had Laura and Jimmy Lowe with their '47

plymouth, Herb and Mary Long with their '42 Ford,

Tommy Gatewood and his son, Billy, and their '40

Chevrolet, and myself with our '40 Ford. Nice time was had by all. Cheers. Jason Javaras

President’s Message

Car show and touring season has arrived in Fredericksburg, along with all the blooming trees, bushes, flowers, sneezing, runny noses and watery eyes! As we sweep away the yellowish-green pollen and make our way to the garage we are busy getting our cars ready for shows around the state. Some of us will use our annual visit to Carlisle to buy supplies or parts to ready our cars for the season. I always enjoy meeting up with fellow club members as we walk row after row of old car memorabilia, parts, polishes

and junk.

The calendar is already beginning to fill up with car shows and other events that we enjoy being a part of. The boldest date on my calendar is SATURDAY, JUNE 2, SATURDAY, JUNE 2, SATURDAY, JUNE 2, SATURDAY, JUNE 2, when we play host to all our sister clubs on the historic streets of downtown Fredericksburg. For the next couple of months, the meet committee will be busy with all the up front pa-perwork and arrangements that need to take place well in advance of the actual show date. However, this show does not happen with just a few committee members’ efforts. The day of the show there will be enough things to do so that all of us will have an op-

portunity to help make this event a memorable one for our participants and spectators.

So, be an active member. Don’t wait to be asked to help. Volunteer your help be-fore, during and after actual show hours. Believe me, you will be put to work and your

help will be appreciated. J Brown, President

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Historic Fredericksburg Region, AACAHistoric Fredericksburg Region, AACAHistoric Fredericksburg Region, AACAHistoric Fredericksburg Region, AACA

April Monthly Meeting MinutesApril Monthly Meeting MinutesApril Monthly Meeting MinutesApril Monthly Meeting Minutes

April 17, 2012April 17, 2012April 17, 2012April 17, 2012

The president called the meeting to order at approximately 7:35 p.m. The roll was called. Twenty-five members and one prospective

member (Allen McCarley) were present.

A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the March minutes.

Wayne DuBois presented the treasurer’s report. A motion was made, seconded and passed to pay the bills presented: Copy Center Plus

(printing of newsletter and membership roster), USPS (post office box rental for one year), Creative Signs (show banners), Connie Brown

(postage/car show mailings and club mailings), Wave Printing (posters).

Committee ReportsCommittee ReportsCommittee ReportsCommittee Reports::::

MembershipMembershipMembershipMembership: : : : Lauman Schooler introduced Allen McCarley as a prospective new member. Mr. McCarley and his wife were with us at

last year’s Eagle Village display and Christmas Banquet. His application will be presented at a later date.

Cards & FlowersCards & FlowersCards & FlowersCards & Flowers: Jane Shelton reported that a sympathy card was sent to Mrs. Tess Brigman following the death of her husband, former

club member, Bill Brigman.

LegislativeLegislativeLegislativeLegislative: No report.

MagnetoMagnetoMagnetoMagneto:::: No report.

WebsiteWebsiteWebsiteWebsite: Andy Gotchel reported that show information is on the website, including the flyer and directions.

SocialSocialSocialSocial:::: No report.

2012 Car Meet2012 Car Meet2012 Car Meet2012 Car Meet: J. Gordon Brown reported that: the car show posters and flyers were available for members to hand out. (NOTE: During

discussion, it was discovered that the posters were incorrect. Some sponsors were left off. The disk for the posters was correct, so they

will be re-done at the printer’s expense. The check will be held until the printing is correct.) Members are encouraged to hand out flyers

at car shows and other events they attend in the next weeks before our show. A second mailing will be going out in the next two weeks to

last year’s show participants who have not responded to the first mailing. The Take-Apart T will be part of our show again this year. The

No-Parking signs have been ordered from the city. We will need to figures out a way to hang the signs. Duct tape or any tape that will

tear the bark of the trees or leave a residue may not be used. In light of the recent upheaval over the Oktoberfest event held downtown

in the fall, the city has assured us that our plans for the car show are in good standing and we have approval from all the necessary au-

thorities. Lauman Schooler reported that trophy sponsorship is going well and encouraged members to help in that process.

ODMA ODMA ODMA ODMA –––– 2012201220122012: The 2012 ODMA will take place 5/3-5/12 in Roanoke. Lauman Schooler reported that he had already sent the neces-

sary information pertaining to judges attending from our region.

ODMA ODMA ODMA ODMA –––– 2013201320132013: No report.

Old BusinessOld BusinessOld BusinessOld Business: A fall event is being planned by the HFFI concerning the history of Old Route 1. They have asked for our club’s participa-

tion. A representative wants to attend our meeting in May to give us information about the event. We will ask her to attend in June in-

stead. Our May meeting is usually very busy with last minute details pertaining to our show. By the time of the June meeting, the show

will have taken place.

New BusinessNew BusinessNew BusinessNew Business: : : : The State Corporation Commission papers need to be filed along with a $25 check. Connie Brown will take care of this.

A discussion concerning the rising cost of maintaining a post office box for the club was held. The cost has risen $20 per year. Not much

mail comes to the box, but rather goes to home addresses of officers, such as the President and Treasurer. We are paid up through

March 31, 2013. A motion was made, seconded and passed to discontinue the use of a post office box after that time. A discussion

concerning the extra cost incurred with color printing for the Magneto was held. Basically, the cost of printing the newsletter each

month has doubled since we started using color. . . . Then there is the extra cost of mailing a newsletter to each club member not present at

the meeting (most months 40+). Several suggestions were made (no color, increase advertising cost, no mailings to absent members,

color on-line newsletter – black/white printed), but it was decided to table the discussion until a later meeting when there are more

members present. Andy Gotchel mentioned the USO Dance to be held at Chancellor Middle School on Friday, 4/27/12. They need cars

dating from 1932 to 1949. The cars will need to be present from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. A sign-up sheet was passed around. Also, the Pied-

mont Region show will be held 4/29/12 at the Sam’s Club in Charlottesville.

50505050----50 Raffle50 Raffle50 Raffle50 Raffle: Ryland Tedeton won the 50-50 raffle and graciously donated his winnings back to the club.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m. Ben Schooler closed in prayer. Refreshments were served.

Respectfully submitted,

Connie L. Brown

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Calendar of Events, 2012Calendar of Events, 2012Calendar of Events, 2012Calendar of Events, 2012

May 17-19, Eastern Spring Meet, Ontelaunee Region, Wyomissing,

PA, 610-562-3380

May 26, Northern Neck Region 19th Annual Auto Show, Heathsville,

VA, K Harrison, 804-443-4478

June 2, Historic Fredericksburg Region Annual Car Show, Fredericks-June 2, Historic Fredericksburg Region Annual Car Show, Fredericks-June 2, Historic Fredericksburg Region Annual Car Show, Fredericks-June 2, Historic Fredericksburg Region Annual Car Show, Fredericks-

burg, VA, Meet Chaiman J Brown, burg, VA, Meet Chaiman J Brown, burg, VA, Meet Chaiman J Brown, burg, VA, Meet Chaiman J Brown, 540540540540----372372372372----6896689668966896

June 3-8, Sentimental Tour (1928-1958), Waynesboro Staunton Re-

gion, 540-886-8056

June 8-10, The Elegance at Hershey, Car show and Hillclimb Event,

theeleganceathershey.com

June 14-16, Annual Grand Nat’l/Southeastern Special Fall Dual

Meets, Celebration City Region, 931-684-5662

June 19, HFFI representative attends general membership meeting

to discuss details of upcoming historic Route 1 event this fall

August 13-17, Founders Tour(32 and later), Alleghany Mt Region,

Altoona, PA, 814-251-2299

September 1, Taste of the Mountains Tour, Madison, VA

Oct 24-27, Ghosts and Legends Tour, North Carolina Region, Old

Salem Chapter, Ruth Ronchetti, 336-996-5125

(May 4, 2013201320132013, Tentative date for ODMA meet in Fredericksburg, VA.)

2012 ODMA MEET, ROANOKE2012 ODMA MEET, ROANOKE2012 ODMA MEET, ROANOKE2012 ODMA MEET, ROANOKE

Several club members attended the 2012 ODMA Meet in Roanoke, VA on the weekend of May 5. Some of the

awards they received include a preservation award for Lauman Schooler and his 1973 Ford LTD, preservation for Wally

Hunt ‘s 1947 Willys Overland Jeep and John Garnett received a Senior award for his 1969 Dodge Super Bee. Ben and

Lauman Schooler provided judging services.

There were a total of 106 cars on display. There would have

been more but the threat of rain all day kept several participants

away. The Roanoke Valley Region did a great job hosting the meet

which was held at the campus of Virginia Western Community Col-

lege.

The tidewater region went away with the ODMA trophy with

11 cars at the show and one of their members won best in show with

his beautifully restored 1929 Buick.

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540-775-5757

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as set only, very good condition, $240.00. John Castro,

804-448-2747

Doug Makin

Magneto Editor

903 Marye Street

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

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