AACA SOUTHERN ILLINOIS REGION

OHIO VALLEY CHAPTER

The Southern Illinois Region (SIR) of the Antique Automobile Club of America is an organization of people with a common interest in antique cars. Our objective is simply to provide an organization where people who love old cars can get together to enjoy their cars and each other's friendship. We have several activities each year including:  car shows; group tours; "mystery" tours; and an annual Christmas Party.

The Southern Illinois Region (SIR) was organized and started in 1990 by the late Bill Morse. Bill and his wife, Bon, (who is still an active member of SIR) went that "extra mile" as they traveled throughout Southern Illinois in their efforts to get a regional  club started. Bill loved old cars and was very active in the AACA. His contagious enthusiasm has spread to many of us in the Southern Illinois Region.  Bill was a past president also Jim Walters has been a past president of our club.

The Southern Illinois Region covers quite a large area, basically encompassing all of Southern Illinois south of Interstate 64. Our club newsletter "The Running Board" is published monthly.  Our club has hosted three National AACA Shows in1998 at Whittington, IL (Rend Lake) 2 more in Metropolis, IL in 2003 and 2004; yearly car shows, as well as driving rallies called "DAISI" rallies (Driving Around In Southern Illinois).  At the present time Mike Hausman is President of the Southern Illinois Region.

Some of the SIR members in the southern tip of Illinois have formed a local chapter called the Ohio Valley Chapter. It's members are mostly from around the Metropolis, IL/Paducah, KY area, although everyone is welcome. Mike Hausman is the current President of the Ohio Valley Chapter.

Annual SIR membership dues are $10.00.  Membership in the Antique Automobile Club of America is also required to be a member. Where else can you find a whole year's worth of fun for the price of $10.00?

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