The Steering Wheel
Our Mission Statement:
To share the love of our antique cars and to show them off.
To enjoy fellowship of other car enthusiasts.
DECEMBER 2015/JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2016 Vol.16#01
Officers:President: / Al Preisner / (616) 874-9336
Vice-President: / Jim Nyman / (616) 914-8895
Secretary: / Shirley DeLange / (616) 878-3618
Treasurer: / Leon DeLange / (616) 878-3618
Board of Directors:
15/16 / Fred Brailey / (616) 365-0804
15/16 / Roseanne Lynch / (616) 460-2161
15/16 / Chuck Swift / (616) 450-7245
15/16 / Carl Esakson / (616) 677-5816
14/15 / Judy Swift / (616) 450-7245
14/15 / Dennis Biggins / (616) 365-1371
14/15 / Jim Nyman / (616) 914-8895
Committee Chairs:
April Auction / Al Preisner / (616) 874-9336
Craig Chalmers / (616) 361-2220
Christmas Banquet / Sean & Cynthia Smith / (616) 560-3108
Club Historian / Roseanne Lynch / (616) 460-2161
Club Picnic / Cheryl Chalmers / (616) 361-2220
Judy Swift / (616) 916-3538
Membership / Al Preisner / (616) 874-9336
Metro 28th Cruise / Leon DeLange / (616) 878-3618
Newsletter / Bonnie Woodman / (616) 997-6413
Retirement Visits / Ruth Esakson
Jim Nyman / (616) 677-5816
(616) 914-8895
Sick & Shut Ins / Linda Biggins / (616) 365-1371
Special Events / Ruth Esakson / (616) 677-5816
Cynthia Smith / (616) 560-3108
Tours: Dust Off / Sean & Cindy Smith / (616) 560-3108
Fall One Day / Al Preisner / (616) 874-9336
Events Calendar
** Indicates a SPECIAL Event
Dec 12 Sat GRACC Christmas Awards Banquet - @ St. Mary’s Church Hall – 15164 Juniper Dr, Marne, MI – Social Time 12 noon – lunch @ 12:45
Application & map available – get yours mailed soon
2016
Feb 23 Tue GRACC Membership & Board Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR –
St. Ann’s Home - Board meet at 6:45 / Meeting @ 7:00pm – Greeters & Treaters:
Mar 22 Tue GRACC Membership & Board Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR –
St. Ann’s Home - Board meet at 6:45 / Meeting @ 7:00pm – Greeters & Treaters:
“Dates marked in BOLD, Underlined and marked with a double asterisk **, are SPECIAL Events and Visits. Please make note of these dates. These events and visits earn points toward the year end awards.”
** We will now have a 50/50 Raffle and/or a prize drawing at all membership meetings – this is to help offset the cost of the Awards Banquet.
NOTE: - A Reminder – that Greeters are also Treaters – please bring a snack (baked goods, whatever) and a beverage. Any items purchased for this can be reimbursed by the treasurer.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Hi Everyone,
Hopefully everyone is doing well and enjoying our fine weather. I hope everyone will enjoy Thanksgiving and have a very Merry & enjoyable Christmas. Please remember our club’s Annual Awards & Christmas party will soon be here. I hope to see as many members as possible to be present. Please remember we do not have any membership meetings in December and January.
Your GRACC President
Al Preisner
Board Of Directors Report
ELECTIONS – are over – new members of the Board will be announced at the Christmas Party!
PLEASE NOTE: Board & Officers would like your input on the following suggestion: to have our last membership meeting in September and the Annual Awards Banquet mid October. If you have any input, please let one of Board members and/or officers know. We really need your thoughts on this subject. If approved meetings would be held February through to September.
A Reminder: the Board Meetings are open to all Club members. If you have suggestions and/or feedback for the club, please join the Board Members at one of the meetings.
$ Treasurers Report from Leon DeLange $
NOTE: - Report as of November 23rd, 2015
Balance Oct 27th $3,755.20
Receipts 388.15
Disbursements - 64.10
Balance Oct 26th $34,079.25
Note: a further detailed report will be available at the February 2016 membership meeting.
Committee Reports
Sick & Shut Ins
Linda Biggins – Chair
Thoughts and prayers for all our sick & shut-ins are greatly appreciated ……
NOTE: If you know of someone else in the club who has been ill and/or in the hospital, has
had a death in the family, etc. Please call Linda and let her know – 616-365-1371
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Retirement Visits
Brought to you by Ruth Esakson & Jim Nyman
We had 17 Nursing/Retirement Home Visits this past year. We want to thank everyone who joined us at these Visits. There were lots of Thanks from the different homes and residents. Hope to see many of you next year. We already have one visit booked for the 2016 season.
PS – if you’re not sure where a ‘Retirement/Nursing Home’ is – ask us – maps are available!!
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Special Events
Brought to you by Ruth Esakson & Cynthia Smith
(616) 677-5816
We had 10 paying events this past year, including two weddings for photo opts. Thanks to all those who came out and joined in.
Thanks again, Ruth & Cynthia
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Membership
Al Preisner – Chair
We currently have a total of 68 families in our group!
WELCOME to our newest members – Adam & Tami Gordon from Comstock Park, MI – they own 8 cars – a few of which are: 1925 Hudson Essex Coupe, a 1957 Chevy BelAir Hard Top, 1960 Ford Thunderbird, etc. Please be sure to say HI and welcome when you see them at the next club event!!!
SNOWBIRDS!!!!! – a couple of things – (1) if your heading to warmer parts for the winter – be sure to send us your address so you can get your newsletter wherever you’re at, let me know when to resend it to your regular address (2) Be sure to pay your dues before you leave, that way you won’t be left out on receiving your newsletter come spring time. Don’t want to miss all the upcoming events for the year 2016. Dues are $20.00 per year for the family and can be mailed to: Al Preisner – 7973 Ramsdell Dr NE, Rockford, MI 49341
NOTE: so far 15 members have sent in their Dues – THANK you mailing those in early!!!
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GRACC Christmas Awards Banquet
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Saturday, December 12th St. Mary’s Church Hall – 15164 Juniper Dr, Marne, MI – Social Time 12 noon – lunch @ 12:45 – Application was in last months’ newsletter – get yours in soon. So far only about a dozen people have sent in their applications – Please get yours in soon – you don’t want to miss all the fun, fellowship and entertainments. Any questions?? call Cynthia @ (616) 560-3108
Extra Newsworthy News
This is a little early – BUT – since this is the last newsletter for 2015 – we wanted to say a special Happy Birthday to Don Sheridan – he will be turning 90 years young on January 10th – please try to remember to send him a card. Congratulations, DON!!!!
2015 Club Directory
IS HERE!!!! And Available – each club family gets 1 free directory. See John or Bonnie Woodman at the next club meeting to get the newest hot off the press 2015 Club Directory – lists all members and their info, plus what cars they have. How about an extra one??? – it’s great to have one in the house and one in the ‘ol car! - $5.00 for the second one – what a bargain!!!
NOTE: Want yours mailed? Send a self-addressed – stamped envelope (71cents worth) and we’ll see that one is sent out to you.
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A THANK YOU to those who signed up to be ‘Greeters & Treaters for the year 2016 – I have all the slots filled – THANKS!!!
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REMINDER – This is the LAST Newsletter for 2015 – see you all back in February of 2016
Car Club T-shirts
We would like your input: we are considering ordering T-shirts with the Club logo on
on Front left corner & ‘Grand Rapids Antique Car Club’ on the back
T-shirts could be ordered in either crew and/or V-neck – sizes:
Crew: infant to XXXXXL / V-Neck: small to XXXL
Logo would be blue with gold car (club colors) and lettering on back – black shadowed in blue. A minimum order for the shirts would be 24 and would cost each person $15.00. Not sure of color at this time, we have had suggestions of light grey or light blue. Let me know what you think!!! Is this something you would consider? Either call or e-mail – Bonnie @ 997-6413 or
They are a good quality shirt, plus the process imbeds the ink into the shirt – so printing doesn’t chip off or fade with washing.
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RAFFLE PRIZE WINNER for November Harry Emmert – who won the $23.00 pot.
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** Auto Trivia Answer: Watch next months’ newsletter for the answer to this months’ Trivia.
1. Who introduced laminated safety glass in 1926?- Rickenbacker
2. What was Buick’s first car, the Model-A or Model-B?- Model-B
3. Where was the first National Automobile show held in 1900?- New York
4. What Automobile did the Red Cross choose for its ambulances in 1915?- Buick
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Visit our web site at www.clubs.hemmings.com/gracc
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For your Auto Repair needs – contact Adam
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If you need glass replacement for your ‘old’ (and/or new) car – give B&K Auto Glass a call. He stated he actually likes replacing glass in the old cars. Info:
Bob @ B&K Auto Glass
260 Ottawa St., Coopersville, MI
(616) 837-7060
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Breton Auto Wash (in Grand Rapids)
Eastbrook Auto Wash Oil & Lube (in Comstock Park)
Will be advertising our Car Club on their website – and feature some of the activities & events that we as a group participate in. So please, if you’re in the area stop by and use their services. And be sure to let you friends and family know. Great advertising for us!!!!!
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Cars/Parts For Sale and/or Wanted
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FOR SALE – 1940 Chevy Conv Master Delux – nice & clean older restoration. In same family for many years – call for more info.
Bob V@ 616-696-9384 (09/15)
FOR SALE – 1940 Olds Coupe – very nice mostly original condition & low mileage – in same family for many years – call for more info.
Bob V@ 616-696-9384 (09/15)
FOR SALE: Corvair & Chevy Parts – Block 327-350 plus Parts – located in Jenison – Call Stony Bing @ 293-4659 (08/15)
FOR SALE: 1966 Ford Convertible Sedan – looks good – been in storage for the past few years – call David at (616) 813-0800 (06/15)
FOR SALE: 1955 Ford Thunderbird – parts, etc. Call Rich for details & info – Rich Rzemeck – 453-2642 (04/15)
WANTED: A Classic Mustang Convertivle - mid to late 60s/Early 70s – mid condition call Peggy Barber - @ 231-740-8200 03/15
FOR SALE: 1950 Plymouth Special Deluxe Club Coupe – 100% original – 47,000 miles, excellent condition, inside and out. Runs and Drives Well - $8,000 or Best Offer – call Ken Bogardus @ 616-534-3778 or Cell 616-648-1394 (11/14)
GARAGE Available – Call Al Preisner – (616) 874-9336
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Back-Seat Drivers
DECEMBER Recipes
Breakfast Bake
1 can Flaky Grands 5 eggs
1 – 8 oz shredded cheese Salt & Pepper to taste
1 cup cubed Ham (or cooked sausage) ½ cup diced peppers (green, red, yellow) optional
Whip eggs, then add cheese, meat (peppers if desired) plus salt & pepper. Cut biscuits into fours and carefully mix in. Spray a roomy casserole dish with cooking spray and pour in mixture. Bake at 350^ for 25 minutes.
Banana Muffins
1 ½ cup flour 3 large bananas – mashed
1 tsp. baking powder ¾ cup white sugar
1 tsp. baking soda 1 egg
½ tsp. salt ½ cup butter – melted
Preheat oven to 350^. Coat muffin pans with non-stick spray (or use paper liners). Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt – set aside. Combine bananas, sugar, egg & melted butter in large bowl. Fold in flour mixture & mix until smooth. Scoop into muffin pans. Bake in preheated oven. Bake mini-muffins for 10 to 15 minutes & large muffins for 25 to 30 minutes. Muffins will spring back when lightly tapped.
Green Tea Apple Spice Drink
4 cups water 1 Granny Smith apple – seeded & coarsely chopped (plus slices for serving)
2 Table honey 4 strips orange zest, from ½ orange
½ tsp. grated nutmeg 1/3 cup loose green tea
½ tsp. grated cinnamon
Combine water, honey, nutmeg, cinnamon, apple & orange zest in medium pot; bring to a boil – reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Cover, remove from heat & let steep 15 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve over the green tea leaves, pressing all the juices from the apple. Let steep for 1 minute. Strain out the tea, reheat if necessary & serve - Garnish with apple slices.
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