President's Page March 2012

It’s already March, so from Douglas, here’s an Irish ‘Top o’ the Morning’ greeting to all ACCP members and friends (whether you’re Irish or not).

As we hold our March meeting, we will be welcoming some members back from the Caribbean and most of us know others who are still basking in the tropical sun. Many of us are suffering the onset of cabin fever but have faith, the days are getting longer and the sunshine stronger.

We are introducing a new twist of our March dinner-meeting with a special trek on Wednesday the 7th across the river to Auberge Northfork at Chicester, Quebec. Shirley and Ellsworth have contacted all members to outline the activities taking place that afternoon. They confirm that it is a definite go, with a good number of us planning to take this in. This will combine our traditional sleigh ride event with a special dinner that only Northfork folks can put on. It will be like a trip back to the old days with a homestead-style sleigh ride at 3:00 pm followed by the ACCP meeting at 4:15 pm and dinner at 6:00 pm. We know that some stalwart members will not be able to get to this afternoon event - we apologize to you for this.


So if you haven’t already confirmed with Shirley that you’re on board for this exciting event, give her a call right away. If anyone would appreciate the opportunity to car pool or be chauffeured to Northfork we can make this happen. The plan is to meet at Mullen’s home at 26 Cotnam Street on Cotnam Island at 2:15 pm on March 7th. If we can help with transportation, please call them in advance at 613-638-8206.

Nineteen ACCP members enjoyed the Winter Picnic at Popkie’s Sawmill. Thanks to the organizing team of Don and Myrna Stresman, Neil and Lori Videto and Jeff and Kathy Videto. We enjoyed reviewing old club pictures, listening to good music and snacking on a great potluck meal. Neil orchestrated a three-round trivia match that tested our memory on milestones and advances in automotive history. Performance was gender-neutral as the ladies gave as good as the men with these brain teasers.

The Club presented Ken Popkie with a $25.00 Shell gas certificate as a token of our thanks for opening his doors once again and providing us with a clean and cozy shop in which to enjoy our February 19th Winterlude.

At time of writing, we are looking forward to the annual Spaghetti Feast at Dore Bay Country Club on Sunday the 26th. These events out at Dore Bay continue to be enjoyed by members of both the DBCC and ACCP. Our car club participation is always a great boost to the Dore Bay organizers and they always look forward to our participation.

Delores Lemkay

President's Page February 2012

Here’s a “summery” picture to bring you “wintery” Hello to members and friends of the Antique Car Club of Pembroke…

On the tailgate of one month into the New Year, we’ve been fortunate to have pleasant winter weather and relatively good health for all our members. Ron and Lorne are each on the mend after some reconstructive surgery to shoulder and hand (respectively). Then there are some lucky members leaving for a Caribbean cruise. Perhaps, someday that could be a good meeting venue.

As we leap into February, we can look forward to events and touring for our 49th year as a club. As you know, our dues are due at the beginning of each year. A number of members addressed their pending dues at last month’s meeting. For those of you that haven’t had a chance to settle up with Wendy our Treasurer, you may wish to do this at our February meeting or stop by ahead of the meeting at her office. As has always been the case, there’s a smiling face behind the desk at TerMarsch’s. The cost is $35.00 per couple/member. As we decided at the January meeting, our February meeting will be a dinner meeting. After some investigation, we have decided to return to “Joey’s Only Restaurant”. The dinner will be at 6:00 pm and the meeting to follow at approximately 7:00 pm. We ask that all of you bring your sweethearts. (During the driving months this ‘sweetheart’ phrase would mean bringing your antique car as well).

Starting with a fun evening January 20th at the Seniors Centre organized by Lorne & Mryna, we can look forward to an eventful year. There’s talk of a movie-brunch and also a sleigh ride & dinner at Northfork, Quebec. Dore Bay Country Club members are working to fix some water damage – so stay tuned for news about the Spaghetti Feast.

You will see in this Flying Quail, we have added some ‘comfort food’ recipes. Also a ‘chuckle and restore’ column has been added. Both of these inserts are strictly fillers. If you have some interesting information or pictures you would like to share, please feel free to get this to our Chief Editor and Editor’ess (a.k.a. Bob & Mae) before the third Friday of the month.

Looking forward to seeing you all on February 1st for our dinner meeting at:
“Joey’s Only Restaurant”

Happy Valentine’s Day to all!

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

President's Page September 2011

Hello again everyone! I promised my wife that I wouldn’t start my monthly message talking about the weather, so here goes. I hope every one has been as busy as I have been this last month. It seems I’m either slowing down or the world is speeding up because the days go by and I don’t seem to get a lot accomplished. I did manage to get some items on the “Honeydew” list done, but the list seems longer now than it was before.
The recent weeks have seen a number of car shows take place in the valley. I know some of you have enjoyed most of them. Chris and I haven’t been to very many this year so far but hope to catch a few yet before the season is over.
Our recent President’s Tour went quite well and those that made the tour were treated to a very enjoyable stop at a local couples home. I can safely say you haven’t seen anything like the collection of cars they have. I hinted to the people on tour that we were going to a car show with at least a thousand cars. I was wrong, they had over two thousand cars on display. For those that didn’t make the tour, the cars were Hot Wheels miniature cars still in their original packaging on display. This display plus the full size autos and other memorabilia made for a very interesting time.
Our next event is the Sunset Dinner Cruise Aug. 17th.and indications are that it’s a go, with enough people signed up. I’m looking forward to this myself.
Next we have a Fun Golf Day on Aug 20th at Ralph and Marilyn’s country place on Baron Canyon Road. Details were in the July Quail. Sounds like this will be fun.
Our next general meeting will follow dinner at the Sands on Golden Lake at 630pm. on Sept. 7th. Hope to see you there.
Wayne