What a beautiful “warmer-than-normal” November with clear skies and spectacular sunsets. We are now into the “sunset” of 2012, with the Santa Claus Parade and preparations of our Christmas Shine. Thanks to the many members who have volunteered their time, talent and homes to make these events successful and satisfying.
By now, most of our old vehicles are nicely tucked away for the winter. Our Caddie and boat are hibernating at the Renfrew fairgrounds this year but Dave is keeping the Model A at home for some upgrades. He has been taking it for little jaunts into Renfrew or to the cottage while the weather has been so favourable.
We have a committee of volunteers for our ACCP 50th Anniversary Yearbook. If others of you are interested in helping, let us know. There is a cache already of very old club pictures, but there will be many more that you can make available. If you wish to submit some, please try to identify people, dates and places and write your name on the back so that all your material is duly credited and that it can be returned to you.
There have been suggestions from members for special events to undertake in 2013. These even include long-range excursions over a few days to places in and out of the country. One such tour that has merit might see us heading down through Athens to visit the Tackaberry Collection and on to the
Thousand Islands for a river cruise and maybe a jaunt to the Clayton NY Museum. Other ideas are out there too, so let’s discuss options at the December meeting for starters.
Our club can boast another successful year. The list of events is impressive: Winterlude at Popkie’s Mill; Strawberry Social at Champlain Trail Museum; the chilly A & W Cruise Night; Castleford/Pakenham/Renfrew Tour to celebrate Dub Juby’s birthday and visit the Pinnacle Hill Look-out; Eganville’s Melissa Bishop Olympic Parade; the Petawawa, Killaloe, Griffith and Renfrew car shows; the President’s Tour through the Westmeath - Roche Fendu region over to Portage-du-Fort; the Sing-A-Long Grease Movie at Festival Hall; Renfrew County Plowing Match; the Oktoberfest Parade at Ladysmith and most recently Pembroke’s novel Caribbean Christmas Parade.
Our Club has welcomed new members this year - Dub & Frankie Juby, Mario & Carolyn Correia, Doug & Lynda Janney and Leo and Gloria Harris. We are saddened by the passing of member Stanley Priebe and as well, the club has sent condolences to other members who have had deaths in their families. The club continues to demonstrate its “family value” in times of loss or hardship. This continues to make our club meaningful and a fine part of our lives as it nears the fifty year milestone.
As President, I take this opportunity at year-end to thank everyone for your enthusiasm and innovative thoughts in club matters. The support of the executive has allowed us to steer through a busy and interesting year. Thanks to Treasurer Wendy, Secretary Dave, Cathy ~ Benevolence, Wayne ~ Membership, Bob & Mae ~ Quail. I look forward to working with you in our special New Year. In closing, I wish you all a healthy, happy and safe Christmas.
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