July President's Page

Summer is here; we’re blessed with warm, sunny days – let’s enjoy! We have had a few fun events already with our vehicles – the month of June has been a full schedule. Father’s Day gave us great weather. We spent ours at the cottage, with a refreshing boat cruise on “Golden Pond” followed with a BBQ. Dave brought the ’31 Model A to the lake for the first time – claiming this was his father’s day gift. Looking ahead, we will be sure to have an action-packed summer. Check the Calendar of Events – it’s filling in nicely, following a full slate of activity in June. The office of the President was made aware of a special lucky draw that took place in Merrickville. Out of the eight couples only one person was lucky enough to win a special draw for the coveted “I’m Air Force” T-shirt. Ron Roy was elated, we’re told, when he excitedly unwrapped the dainty pink tissue paper. We trust that he will sport this new garment at his earliest convenience. (it might be a nice match for Bob McCauley’s chiffon green nightie from Alexandria Bay NY). (you had to be there…) This month several of our members will be heading out of the province for summer holidays away. New Brunswick and Newfoundland will be treated to some Ottawa Valley spice and vice-versa. Have a drink for us. We have resolved to work to keep the appearance of our newsletter The Flying Quail top notch. Typed articles are welcome – in that vein, thanks to Ralph Lemke for his contribution of early Pembroke reminiscences – nicely linked to the recent unveiling of the 1923 Bickle at Pembroke Fire Station No. 3 at Champlain Trail Museum & Pioneer Village. Going forward, we intend to insert pertinent stories that can connect us to the glorious past in automotive terms. If you have a story to convey – please get it together and drop it off at TerMarsch’s. Don’t’ be shy. Keep in mind that our 50th Anniversary Commemorative book is something we can all contribute to. Dean Lapierre has let it be known that a September Island Tour will be an event that he and Anita & Lucas will pull together. Given the latest Model A on Fraser Street, Dean labels this tour as a 40 mph tour, meaning it will be at a slow pace around the Island (all paved roads). See you on July 4th. Delores

President's Page June 2012

Hello to all members and friends of the ACCP family: We are moving nicely into the summer cruise and event season. Our meeting at Joey’s gave us an indication that we are all anxious to get the carbon out of the system and get ‘on the road again’. I trust our Moms all had a wonderful, relaxing Mother’s Day with family. Fathers Day is just around the corner. Ladies, we will need to watch for just the right item for them at our next auction. By the time you receive this, some of us will have toured in their RVs to Sterling; attended the display of our antique autos at the Pembroke Mall as our Third Wednesday event, some of our gentleman will have served breakfast to the grateful residents at Supples Landing and for the long weekend in May, joined in on Ralph & Dave’s tour to Castleford and White Lake includes a special stop at the lookout tower at Renfrew’s Pinnacle Hill and then dinner there at the Rocky Mountain House. Our Flying Quail cover this month features the W.D. Stalker Steam Warping Tug or “Alligator Boat” that’s been in the Valley since last year’s Renfrew County EXPO 150. This has been Dave’s second “hobby” of late and he and the steam crew from Simcoe Ontario are making plans for the Alligator to be part of Ottawa’s Rideau Canal Festival Flotilla in August. The Alligator, registered to the home port of Nanticoke on Lake Erie, has been moored over winter at Peter and Barbara Haughton’s near Bristol QC. They have had all kinds of visitors to their museum and are pleased to be able to present this boat too. This year’s Norway Bay to Braeside Flotilla takes place on June 23rd. Our lives are richer through these connections along with the fun times of travelling the roads and the rivers. Let’s continue to enjoy the fun times as club members and friends. I have inserted a June/July calendar and have marked the upcoming events that we have discussed. As you can see, it’s shaping up to be a busy summer. In seven months time we will have reached our 50th Car Club anniversary and I strongly urge that members give thought to special pictures, events and other memorabilia to present to our Yearbook committee. Your collective input will be the basis for the success of this special record. Be sure to place your name on the back of pictures you submit so they can be returned to you in due course. Our ACCP meeting is at the Marina on Wednesday, June 6th. Bring your lawn chair and your pleasant self. Delores