President's Page January 2012

Seasons Greetings to all:

We trust that you enjoyed Christmas with family and friends, with lots of laughter, food and song. This season brings families together as do our events and tours that build on the bond of members sharing the common interests of our hobby.

Our Christmas banquet was a big success, many members and guests have attested to that. Thanks to so many who volunteered their time and efforts, to make it a special evening: Ron Roy our tele-marketer; Wendy, who had the ticket booth at her busy office; Gale who found precious items for door prizes; Lorne & Myrna who prepared the Seniors Centre for the special event and who went back the following day for clean up. Thanks also to Neil and Lori, Bob and Mae, Ron and Dawn and Kathy
and Jeff. Our servers ‘Good Enuf to Eat Catering’ presented a five-star meal with food to spare; what a good choice we made. Thanks to Santa who took the time to fly in from his northern post to share some stories and laughter. I know I have seen that face before – how about you? Thanks as well, to my chums, the Antique Car Tunes, who kept things lively with festive and familiar tunes.

A big thanks to all who go that extra mile to make our Club what it is today. Speaking of that, congratulations go to Mae and Bob McCauley, most deserving recipients of the President’s award for overall attendance/participation in 2011. Congratulations to Neil Videto, who was presented with the ‘Crank of the Year’ award. It takes that special ‘turn of the crank’ to get things started and rolling, typical of Neil and Lori’s dedication to club functions.

Looking back, our past president Wayne has provided us with innovative ideas at meetings and on tours, with the return of some traditional events and introduction of new ones. On behalf of the club, I take this opportunity to thank him and First Lady Christina for the success of 2010 and 2011.

Starting off as the club’s first lady Pres., I must say that this is a new experience for me, as it is for you. I look forward to the next two years of filling these shoes. In this term we will reach the fifty-year milestone for ACCP. With your support, we will continue to build on fellowship and fun and being there for one another.

Happy New Year to all! We’ll see you at Champlain Museum, on January 4th.

Delores Lemkay

President's Page December2011

Hello again everyone. This edition of the president’s page will be my last for the foreseeable future as our club has a new executive, which was acclaimed at our last general meeting. Thank you Lorne and Ron for your excellent work on the nominating committee. I congratulate everyone that has been chosen to fill these positions. This new executive begins a new era for our club as Delores Lemkay was acclaimed as our first female president. I look forward to the next two years and have every confidence in the ability of the people we have chosen to serve us. This club is an exceptional group of people and as I look back on my term as president I want to thank all of you for making it a very enjoyable experience.
This year TerMarsch Fuels of Pembroke celebrates 60 years in business and on behalf of the membership I congratulate them on their longstanding commitment of service to their customers and to our club. Members of the TerMarsch family have been involved with this club since its early years and Wendy TerMarsch continues this family tradition, as she remains in the position of treasurer for another term.
Our last social event of this year is the Christmas Shine, which will include a catered meal and an evening of fun and frolic at Victoria Hall in Pembroke on Dec.10th. Tickets are available from Wendy at TerMarsch Fuels on Boundary Road in Pembroke. Thanks to all the members that are contributing to the organization of this event.
Our last general meeting will be at the Champlain Trail Museum on Dec.7th at 7pm. Something to remember is the proceeds from the auction held at our December meeting will go toward the cost of our Christmas Shine.
My wife Christina and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Wayne

President's Page November 2011

Hello again everyone. Its that time of year again when we have a great number of things to get done before the cold old winter sets in. By now I would assume most of the old cars have been stored for the season. Mine is parked and just needs the battery taken out as I keep it inside for the winter. I must have put less than a thousand kilometres on the old truck this year as we rarely got out to any shows and as some may know I didn’t take it on the annual Ladysmith Oktoberfest tour. Some say I wimped out because of the rain that day and I’ll let that reason stand, as it’s partly true. Actually my wiper system is very poor and if you can’t see well, things can get a little dangerous on the road.
I hope everyone has enjoyed the great weather we’ve had this year. It takes me back to the summers I remember on the farm when I was young. I think most of us in this area have spent some time on a farm during their lives. Those days still remain some of my best memories, the work was hard, the days were long and hot, but I’d go back if only I could. Life was so much simpler then and it seemed we had more time to enjoy ourselves or do we just remember the good times. Whatever the case, life has no reverse gear so its full speed ahead to wherever that is.
Christina and I are already dreaming of a trip south this winter, so I’m looking around on the web for something suitable. I’m not sure when and where just yet, hopefully we’ll find something we want. Whatever happens I am already looking forward to getting away. We take very little vacation time in the summer, but sure look forward to those times we can get away from the cold. After a few trips south I think I’ve got spoiled and the winter seems so long without a break.
Nominations for our next executive will be held at our November general meeting and we will also firm up the details for our Christmas Shine, our last big event of the year, to be held at Victoria Hall in Pembroke. The meeting is at the Joeys Only Restaurant in Pembroke on Wed. November 2, at 6:30 pm. Our last meeting there had our largest attendance yet for a dinner meeting. So until then or the next time we meet, keep the rubber side down.
Wayne

President's Page October 2011

Hello again everyone, it’s now officially fall and we’ll soon be putting the old cars away again. I hope that won’t be for some time yet as there are some events coming up we like to attend. The annual Octoberfest celebration in Ladysmith is coming up and anyone who wants to join the gang that are driving up there, be at TerMarsch Fuels on Boundary Rd. Oct.2 by 9am to join the convoy. Something else that may interest you is a Pig Roast at the Dore Bay Country Club on Oct. 15th. The meal is $14.00/plate and the fun is free. For directions or times call Dave and Delores Lemkay.
This past month has been busy, starting with a dinner meeting at the Sands on Golden Lake on Sept.7th. Anyone who attended was treated to a magnificent sunset over the lake, along with a great meal. That restaurant has to be one of my favourite spots for an evening meal.
Various car shows were held around the area with the one in Renfrew on Sept. 17th being quite large as over 200 cars were registered.
Our Rodeo and Fun Golf Day on Sept. 18th went very well. The weather was great, the food was fantastic and the location was perfect for the event. On behalf of the club I wish to thank all those that helped organize, host and serve their fellow club members during this event. Special thanks to Ralph Lemke and Marilyn Simpson who spent a lot of time preparing the venue for this event. As always, the meal provided by our own “chef extraordinaire” Shannon and her loyal helper Tom was superb. Anyone that missed this event missed a truly great day. Dave and Addie Lemkay won the rodeo-driving event with the lowest overall score. Numerous prizes were awarded for the most successful golfers and again the fun was free.
Our next general meeting will follow dinner at Joey’s Only in Pembroke on Oct.5th. Dinner is at 6.30pm. with the meeting immediately after. Hope to see you there.

Wayne