I start this column with a tip-of-the-hat to Ron and Dawn Roy for the well orchestrated colour tour to Calumet Island on October 18th. Thanks also to John and Colette Pigeon for hosting all of us at their hillside ranch with our flotilla of 21 cars for an informative and pleasant afternoon. It was also nice to once again visit Auberge Mont Blanc!
We were pleased to welcome guests Terry Neville from Renfrew with his “new” 1972 Buick (27,000 miles) and Randy Hewitt and Yvonne from Pembroke with their sharp ’63 Chevrolet Impala hardtop. Terry’s Buick was bought new by John L. Hodgins from Purcell Motors in Cobden and serviced over the years at Barkers in Renfrew. Mike Cuff relates how he often picked up and delivered the car to the Hodgins farm on the South McNaughton Line just out of Renfrew. Terry has a penchant for Buicks it seems – he had joined in on ACCP tours in the ‘70s with a 1924 McLaughlin Buick touring car.
Over the years, people have occasionally asked ACCP members if they are welcome to join in on our tours. Isn’t it wonderful that they do? This has been the introduction to so many new acquaintances that, in turn, has resulted in growth of our club by some twenty new members in the past two years. It’s clear that our touring style of activity as a club is appealing to many old-car enthusiasts. Certainly we have a long list of interesting outings throughout the area and our future looks promising for continued intrigue on the roadways around the region.
We were pleased to welcome guests Terry Neville from Renfrew with his “new” 1972 Buick (27,000 miles) and Randy Hewitt and Yvonne from Pembroke with their sharp ’63 Chevrolet Impala hardtop. Terry’s Buick was bought new by John L. Hodgins from Purcell Motors in Cobden and serviced over the years at Barkers in Renfrew. Mike Cuff relates how he often picked up and delivered the car to the Hodgins farm on the South McNaughton Line just out of Renfrew. Terry has a penchant for Buicks it seems – he had joined in on ACCP tours in the ‘70s with a 1924 McLaughlin Buick touring car.
Over the years, people have occasionally asked ACCP members if they are welcome to join in on our tours. Isn’t it wonderful that they do? This has been the introduction to so many new acquaintances that, in turn, has resulted in growth of our club by some twenty new members in the past two years. It’s clear that our touring style of activity as a club is appealing to many old-car enthusiasts. Certainly we have a long list of interesting outings throughout the area and our future looks promising for continued intrigue on the roadways around the region.
The November meeting will be the venue for nominations for the coming two-year term for a new executive. The nominating committee has been in contact with members to build a slate of nominees for the various positions. Agreeing to take on a two-year position in any capacity is not a small decision to make. These nominees have been sought out based upon their talent and enthusiasm for the respective jobs. They each have given careful consideration to the challenge and come to their decision to stand for election knowing that they’ll be expected to do their best to run the business of the club. Please do your best to come out to this meeting to show the nominees your support and make this selection process work effectively.
As the ACCP heads into its 47th year of operation, our members look forward to stimulating meetings, more great tours, the opportunity of more acquaintances and continued growth in membership. Welcome to our most recent members, Glen Coules and his mother Margaret, proud owners of the 1950 Meteor sedan.
Once again, we will revisit a tradition of earlier years with our Christmas Dinner. In the past these were called the Ladies’ Night Banquet or the Christmas Shine. Either way, plan on another seasonal event on your Christmastime calendar.
The meeting will be held once again at the Champlain Trail Museum at 7:00 pm Wednesday November 4th. Don’t forget your treasures for our famous auction!
Dave Lemkay
