President's Page May 2012

This is a ‘Happy‘ May Day call to all our members and friends. “Spring has sprung the grass has risen I wonder where my old car is’n?” Don’t forget that May is the start of our driving months and the draw for a cash prize. We had a successful meeting at the museum in April with prospects by some members for our summer’s calendar of events. There are plans taking shape already for our 50th year in 2013! We have a new committee forming to undertake a Golden Jubilee Booklet that will be wonderful way to celebrate this milestone year. At the meeting in May we can firm up the summer events and tours. By the time you read this issue of the Flying Quail some of you will have had experienced this year’s Sneak-a-Peak at the Champlain Museum. Others will have been involved with the Car Show at the Petawawa Civic Centre April 27-29. We will be pleased to hear your reports. I had suggested last meeting perhaps a few member couples could pair up to take on the organizing of a tour or event. I understand that Ralph & Marilyn and Dave & I are going to build a tour that will make a stop at Dub & Frankie Juby’s along the River Road and from there, we will tour cross-country in the general direction of White Lake and Calabogie and Burnstown with supper in Renfrew. Of course there are all the car shows around Eastern Ontario that so many of you attend. We plan to fill up a calendar that will be printed in the Flying Quail to try to capture all the dates that need to be remembered. We know that so many of you take the time to use your RVs and campers at some of the car events. To set the stage for May, we have included Neil & Lori’s camper on the cover. May’s meeting is being held at Joey’s Only Restaurant with the diner at 6:00 and the meeting starting at about 7:00. Get at your spring cleaning and bring along some more treasures for auction. The 50/50 draw last month was won by Myrna who reinvested her money wisely and purchased more treasures. She knows that Father’s Day is just around the corner and Lorne loves to fill the empty corners and rafters of his garage. Thanks to all you hardy souls who lug the “new-to-you” items in for our sale. The club benefits so much from this fun exercise. There aren’t many meetings that you don’t go home without having had a good belly laugh, so it’s beneficial in many ways. Enjoy the springtime as it blossoms all around us. It’s a beautiful time of year!

President's Page April 2012

Happy Spring to all Members and Friends! What a season it has been so far! The March meeting at North Fork in Chichester was blessed with the best of this beautiful weather that we have had all month.
It must have been the ‘luck o’ the Irish’. A great big “thank you” to Shirley and Ellsworth Mullen who made all the arrangements, including that wonderful sleigh ride through the woods, the cozy lodge for our meeting venue and up-front ordering of the dinner. We had to coax a few to climb on board the sleigh, but clearly everyone thoroughly enjoyed the event, from, the good humour of the teamster to the very good humour of our waitress. The hat that was passed around for tips demonstrated our gratitude, clearly.

Speaking of the ‘luck o’ the Irish’, some of our members were among the three- thousand who lined the streets to enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Douglas.
This was the first time there’s been a parade to mark St. Patrick’s Day in Douglas and we’re sure it will become tradition. Once again, great weather for the over 70 floats that took over an hour to wend its way through the village. Kevin and Kaye were all decked out on the O’Gorman Family float.


Don’t miss getting a copy of the Eganville Leader to read all about it.

After living in Douglas for 35 years, we can always expect to have guests, so Irish Stew is prepared ahead and on hand at Maplebrae. This year, for good measure, I had made some fish chowder (being Friday and all) and it was wonderful to have our ACCP friends, Mullens and Stresmans, along with Andrea’s new Beachburg clan and even our Doctor and wife from Burnstown drop in to help us celebrate.

With this summer weather we’re having, the old vehicles are coming out of storage. Dave reported that Lorne and Myrna Troutman had their Maxwell and Model A out in the lane, all shined up and ready for a tour. Our Caddie has just arrived home in Douglas and you’re all likely in the same frame of mind – getting the old cars out. Over all the past years, our club has had so many interesting and successful tours and events. While there was the suggestion that we resume our 3rd Wednesday evening mini-tours in town, let’s also work together and put our thinking caps on to plan a few special day trips through the Valley. I would like to challenge a few couples to propose some dates and tour plans at this meeting.

Our April meeting will be back at the Champlain Trail Museum on Wednesday the 4th. With this mild weather, I am sure we’ll see a lot of the old cars and trucks out. With spring-cleaning, likely you have discovered some treasures from the past – bring them along for our auction. It’s good fun and puts a few dollars in the bank for our special events.

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