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                            November 2008                     Vol. 2

 
Dear AACA Member:
 
Welcome to SPEEDSTER... our goal is to communicate with all of you!  Remember, this is YOUR newsletter.  We encourage anecdotes, photos, short stories and information about our members and/or their vehicles that may be of interest to other AACA Members. Be sure to let us know what you would like to see in some future SPEEDSTER editions.  Enjoy!
 
Please keep us updated on your current email address and the email addresses of the members in your region or chapters.  Simply click on the link provided at the bottom of SPEEDSTER to Update Your Profile/Email Address. Also, we have added an email address section to our renewal forms, so make sure to fill that out.  Have a sign-up sheet at your next Region or Chapter meeting and email those addresses to speedster@aaca.org
 
Consider forwarding SPEEDSTER to a potential member!
 
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OnAir
AACA to be featured on new television show, MY CAR FEVER!
 
Currently in production is a new and exciting show, MY CAR FEVER, and the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) is on-board!  Under development by DBL Productions, MY CAR FEVER will shine a spotlight on the wide spectrum of family-friendly events, vehicles and people dedicated to the ever-passionate collectible vehicle hobby.     
 
 
We are excited to report that AACA has been tapped by MY CAR FEVER to serve as industry guidepost, to provide viewers with authoritative information and perspectives on our wonderful hobby as well as offering insight on general trends.  As a regular contributing guest, the AACA will garner more television exposure that we ever had in our history... further cementing AACA in the eyes of our current members, future members, and fellow enthusiasts as the country's premier resource and destination for the collectible vehicle community.
 
Steve Moskowitz, AACA Executive Director, eagerly anticipates AACA's involvement and notes, "I believe our association with MY CAR FEVER will be extremely positive for AACA, spreading the AACA passion and encouraging others to participate and celebrate the hobby." 
 
AACA hosted MY CAR FEVER DBL Productions' film crew and representatives for the entire week of the 2008 Eastern Fall Meet in Hershey providing them with an array of interviews, footage and material in preparation for MY CAR FEVER.
 
Visit www.mycarfever.com to purchase a DVD of the 2008 "Hershey Meet", just in time for the holidays.
 
Stay tuned.... for MY CAR FEVER updates as this electrifying project shifts into high gear!
 
A great ambassador of the club and hobby has passed on
   . . . .  Ronald V. Barnett, Union RonGrove, AL
 
Ron was an avid collector of vintage vehicles, both two wheeled and four wheeled. He especially loved driving the bride and groom for weddings and driving in parades. He was active in the AACA North Alabama Region, serving as president and national meet chairman. He was a member of the AACA board of directors for 15 years and served as AACA National President in 1991. He was also the recipient of five national awards for service and achievement.  No obituary could ever do his legacy in this hobby justice.  Our condolences to his wife, Sally and family.
 
 
Quotes from fellow car enthusiasts and acquaintances:
 
"Lost for words. Tears no problem. Ron loved family, life, AACA, the old car hobby and of course this forum" (AACA Forum)
 
"He will be missed by a whole legion of friends and family. "Mr. Marmon", "Mr. Pipe", "Mr. Moustache" or "Mr. Sherlock Holmes Hat", whatever your memory of him will sure be lasting."
 
"What a wonderful mentor he was . . ."
 
"We had come to know Ron as a good friend and "old car nut".
 
"Always positive . . . Always constructive. . . Always a friend"
 
Truly will be missed by all!
 
 
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We are proud to announce the "Made in the USA" AACA Jacket Collection by American Rebel Jacket, a top quality product with full-embroidered sewn Antique Automobile Club of America custom patches on the front and back! 
 
Offered are a classic Varsity Jacket, wool with leather sleeves, and the race-inspired Summer Rebel Jacket, 100% Chino cotton twill, each with various size, color and monogramming options.  Each jacket customized to your specifications - for yourself or as a treasured gift.
 
Show off your AACA pride by personalizing a jacket with your name, AACA Region/Chapter, Club Office, Celebrate an Award Achievement, or a National Event!  
 
 
 
2008 Hershey Meet  2009 AACA Membership ... the best deal in the Hobby!
 
The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA), the hub of the collectible vehicle community, provides a place for EVERYONE!  AACA offers countless ways to participate and enjoy the hobby ~ restoring, collecting, showing, competing, touring, judging, driving, traveling, researching, writing, organizing, reading or attending. Ownership of an antique vehicle is not required, your excitement and passion for the hobby are enough, therefore, always welcome!
 
Click here to explore all the AACA MEMBERSHIP Details and Benefits including Free admission/membership to the AACA Museum in Hershey, PA, Free research from the AACA Library & Research Center (limited), a long list of automotive-related Magazine discounts and much much more!
Special message...... from Tom Cox, National Vice President of Membership
 
By now, all Regions and Chapters should have received four special complimentary membership forms for 2009. This is just one of many tools your National club is providing to help bolster membership within your local organization. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity by awarding these memberships as soon as possible, so your new members will enjoy a full year of AACA.

Remember, don't just sign them up. Make them a part of your AACA family. Their renewal is the success of this program and the future of AACA.
THANK YOU, for helping AACA to thrive as the premier destination for all ages to enjoy and participate in the collectible vehicle hobby!
 
Tis the Season 
Tis' the Season ... Fill your Sleigh with AACA Gifts!
 
With the Holidays just around the bend, everyone has those folks on their Holiday list who are impossible to buy for ... who seem to have virtually everything and need nothing.  It is a yearly challenge to come up with a unique gift idea - something that holds special meaning rather than just a high price tag or a fancy gadget! 
 
AACA offers a wide variety of quality merchandise to fit everyone's price range!  Here are some ideas to get you started on that list  ... 2009 Calendar, 2008 holiday cards, jewelry, trailer decal, badge holder, hats, bags as well as a plentiful and diverse list of "his, her and kids" clothing items.
 
You may even want to consider giving the gift of AACA Membership, a renewal for a relative or friend, or, even a new membership to acquaint someone with our family-friendly hobby where fellowship, fun, curiosity and enthusiasm are contagious. 
 
Click here to browse and purchase AACA Merchandise!    2009 AACA Calendar
 
If you still find yourself wracking your brain for an idea, just give us a call and we will be thrilled to help you navigate all the AACA merchandise and find just the right holiday gift!
 
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 The Orange Blossom Region of Antique Automobile Club of America and the city Lakeland, FL welcome you to "Escape to the Sun" for the AACA Winter Meet, located between Tampa and Orlando.  This user friendly event offers a bus trip to the Fantasy of Flight, judging school, round table meeting, flea market, car corral, youth program and of course an AACA National judged car show.  Click here for more information.
 
Click Here to VISIT the Antique Automobile Club of America's (AACA) online calendar. 
 
Upcoming 2009 National Events:
 
February 12-14 - Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA
 
February 26-28 - Winter Meet, Lakeland, FL
 
March 15-18 - Western Divisional Tour, Sonora, CA
 
April 2-5 - Southeastern Spring Meet, Charlotte, NC
 
April 15-19 - Southeastern Divisional Tour, Birmingham, AL
 
May 4-9 - Founders Tour (1936-1984 vehicles), Midland, TX
 
May 28-20 - Eastern Spring Meet, Gettysburg, PA
 
If your AACA Region or Chapter would like to sponsor a future National Event, please contact Hulon C. McCraw, VP of National Meets & Tours at 828-606-8372.
 

Speedys Notes Speedy's News and Notes

● Click here to download forms for this year's AACA Scholarships.  Please submit the applications for these three scholarships by December 1st.
 
 
●  Our condolences go out to long time member and supporter, Dennis Carpenter in the loss of his mother.
 
Your hobby is always under attack so make sure you are keeping up with local, state and national laws that could affect you and your hobby. An excellent source of information is www.semasan.org.  
 
Hershey!  Wow what a terrific year with exceptional weather.  The pedal car auction was a rousing success with over $100,000 raised for the AACA Family.  One more pedal car to go and this one is a real "Duesy".  Click here for pictures and forum discussion.
 
 
Our new marketing image will soon be available in signs and decals, watch for it here and on the web.
 
Reminder!  Dues are calendar year and we sure would like to see a record response early!
 
 
Ballots for AACA National Director Elections are due by December 15th! 
 
Online Judges Registration for the Lakeland, Florida Meet will open on December 1, 2008. 
   Chief Judge will be Earl Beauchamp, Jr., 225 Eagle Avenue, Sebring, FL 33872.
 
  Go to www.gmdesignbook.com/aaca for a special deal on a new and important book on 100 Years of GM Design.  Many new photos never seen before!  This will make a great Christmas gift and part of the proceeds go to AACA!
 
 
 

Quick Links...

 
 
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Phone: 717-534-1910     Email: speedster@aaca.org
 
About The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA)
The Antique Automobile Club of America, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is the country's premier resource for the collectible vehicle community. Since its formation in 1935, the Club, through its national office, publications, and membership, aids individuals, museums, libraries, historians and collectors dedicated to the enjoyment and preservation of automotive history. 
 
For additional information on the AACA family, please visit www.aaca.org
, www.aacalibrary.org,
 
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 October 2008

 
Dear AACA Member:
 
There is good NEWS. Your AACA Board authorized a Strategic Planning (a plan for the future of AACA) session this past summer which will be presented to the full Board during the Hershey meet. One of the concerns of the Communication Committee was how to keep our 60,000 members informed and engaged in AACA activities.  A number of ideas will be recommended to the full Board, but one thing was easy to accomplish was to send you periodically an email full of National and local information.   
 
Our plan is to send this and future emails to all our members and naturally you will have the ability to opt out if you so desire (we think you won't). This year we have added an email address to our renewal forms, so make sure you fill that out.  We want to communicate with all of you and that is our goal!  An alternative way is to provide us with email addresses of the members in your region or chapters.  Have a sign up sheet at your next meeting and email those address to speedster@aaca.org.

We also encourage you to send the email address of non-members who you think would enjoy the email and might want to become members.  Just note that they are non-members.
  
We plan to cover a variety of subjects in the coming months.  The 2009 membership benefits have been enhanced, so be sure to read below. Did you know that there are a number of automobile related magazines, that I am sure you read, that you can get at discount if you are an AACA member? 
  
This is Your newsletter.  We encourage information about your local club that may be of interest to other AACA Members.  We encourage photos and short stories about our members and/or their vehicles. Know of any heroics performed by one of our members - - well lets hear them.  This is a new feature and it will get better! Let us know what you would like to be included in some future Speedster editions. Remember this can help all of us get timely information out about you, your region and AACA!  Enjoy!
 
 
2008 Hershey Meet2009 AACA Membership Benefits!
 
THANK YOU!  For helping AACA to thrive as the premier destination for all ages to enjoy and participate in the collectable vehicle hobby!
 
As you know, if you tinker with old cars, take great pleasure motoring in your antique vehicle, delight connecting with others who share your passion, find automotive history and memorabilia intriguing, enjoy participating in the family friendly community and wonderful National and Regional events . . . . AACA has a place for EVERYONE!
 
HOT off the press . . . . a NEW AACA Membership benefit for Sam's Club - $10 gift card click here for info and e-certificate   Offer expires 12-2-08
 
 
2008 Hershey Meet2008 HERSHEY!  
 
Time to put on those comfortable walking shoes, shine up that beautiful antique, meet up with old friends and make new ones!  
  
JOIN US in Hershey, Pennsylvania from October 8 to October 11. 
  
Where can you see 1,300 Show Cars - visit 9,000 flea market spaces - and examine 1,000 Cars for sale in the corral!
 
Click here for detailed information about the 2008 'Remembering the Past', AACA Eastern Division National Fall Meet, proudly hosted by the AACA Hershey Region!
 
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   Support your region/chapter and national events! 

      
Click here to visit the AACA online calendar.
 
 
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Contact Information

phone: 717-534-1910     email:  speedster@aaca.org
 
About The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA)
The Antique Automobile Club of America, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, is the country's premier resource for the collectible vehicle community. Since its formation in 1935, the Club, through its national office, publications, and membership, aids individuals, museums, libraries, historians and collectors dedicated to the enjoyment and preservation of automotive history. For additional information on the AACA family, please visit www.aaca.org, www.aacalibrary.org, and www.aacamuseum.org
 
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