VintageAutomobileMuseum of New Jersey

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Newsletter of the VintageAutomobileMuseum of New Jersey Vol. 9 No. 4

P. O. Box 234Beachwood, NJ 08722 Phone 732-797-1456

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012

Please join us for our Annual Meeting on 1/18/11, 7:00 PM

SeasideHeightsCommunity Center. Prizes, Food & Fun for everyone.

We had a very good year in 2011. Some examples:

Ken Stalgaitis and our “Car Clean Up Crew”.

Our Library is growing:

Over 2,000 books, articles and related artifacts have been donated by

Mrs., James Mayland, Mr. John Casiello,Mr. John Samolyk and other members.

We need a Librarian to take charge of this part of our education mission.

If you are interested please call 732-797-1456 for an appointment.

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2012 CORVETTE RAFFLE

1984 Corvette Coupe

Engine 5.7 L 350 cid V-8 Fuel Injected; 4 Speed Automatic Transmission; Air Conditioned; Power Windows, Seats & Door Locks; 4 Wheel Power Disc Brakes; Red Leather Bucket Seats and much moor. The new sticker price was $24,544. Your cost only $5 per chance or $20/Book.

OUR ANTIQUE VEHICLE COLLECTION IS GROWING

In 2011 John Casiello donated a 1966 Cadillac Coupe, a 1959 Mack B42 Truck, a 1953 International Fire Truck, a 1941 Cadillac Series 63 Sedan, a 1965 Mustang Coupe, a 1970 Corvetteand related materials. Russ Patterson donated a 1966 Corvair, 1980 Buick Regal and a 1973 Ford Mustang. At this time we have 25 vehicles in our collection. Some are for sale, with donor approval. The proceeds go into our building fund.

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VAMNJ EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT FOR 2011

Our internally developed “History on Wheels” educational program visited the following 3 schools in 2011: By Denny Derion

  • Southern RegionalHigh School in Manahawkin
  • JacksonMemorialHigh School
  • Lacey TownshipHigh School (Spring and Fall)

and informational display at the ScoutingUniversity at BrackmanMiddle School, Barnegat

In addition, Antique Car Displays were held at the following businesses and community groups:

  • Golden Bell Diner
  • Harley-Davidson of Lakewood
  • American Legion in TomsRiver
  • Shore Acres Yacht Club
  • Causeway Ford in Manahawkin
  • Brandywine Assisted Living in Howell
  • Columbus Day and St. Patrick’s Day Parades in SeasideHeights
  • Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day Parades in TomsRiver
  • GreenIsland Community Celebration
  • Mirage Men’s Club in Barnegat
  • Chelsea Assisted Living in Silverton
  • CommunityHospital in TomsRiver
  • Johnson Brother’s Boat Show in Point Pleasant
  • Silver Ridge West in TomsRiver
  • BeyLeaVillage Assisted Living in TomsRiver
  • Friend’s House Assisted Living in TomsRiver
  • Pulte Homes in Lakehurst
  • Charlie’s Pizza in TomsRiver
  • Lakewood Courtyard Assisted Living
  • Summerville Assisted Living in Manahawkin
  • Lacey Christian Church
  • Shore Dreams For Kids
  • Rose Garden Nursing and RehabilitationCenter in TomsRiver

The program has been a continuing success with attendance totaling in excess of 2000 students from 6th thru the 10th grades and many adults. Many appreciative comments were received from students, teachers and senior citizens alike.

The Museum Speaker’s Bureau made PowerPoint presentations to the following groups in 2011:

  • Point Pleasant Council and Parking Authority
  • Point Pleasant Historical Society
  • OriginalGardenState Corvette Club in Deptford
  • Ankokas Region AACA in Haddonfield
  • Summerville Assisted Living in Manahawkin
  • Surf Corvette Club in Brick
  • Barnegat Rotary Club
  • Point Pleasant Rotary Club
  • NorthShore Antique Automobile Club in Howell (2)
  • Antique Automobile Club of MonmouthCounty in Little Silver
  • GardenState Journalists’ Association in Red Bank

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MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP

Renew your membership or Join the Museum now. It is the best deal in town. You will receive a calendar and be invited to every event. Only $15 for Seniors (55+) and $25 for individual members. Send your check payable to VAMNJ to PO Box 234Beachwood, NJ 08722. You will become part of the only public AntiqueAutomobileMuseum in NJ.

It has been my pleasure producing the VAMNJ newsletter since 2003. The newsletters provide “highlights” over the years as we developed the Museum. See them all on our web site at: click on the NEWS tab. The new plan is for a monthly newsletter produced by another member.We hope you will join the fun and excitement. Sincerely, Dave DiEugenio, Executive Director

GARAGE SPACE IS AVAILABLE:

Need a place to store your car or boat? We have a secure location, with police surveillance, near Rt. 70 & 539 in Whiting, only $75 per month for Museum and Vintage Automobile Club members. Non-members pay $100 per month.

Call 732-255-4879 and reserve your space today.

FOR SALE:

1941 Cadillac (parts car) 1966 Cadillac

1966 Corvair 1980 Buick Regal

1947 Kaiser 1940 Packard

All cars are in the Museum garage and can be seen by appointment.

Call 732-797-1456

God bless our troops. May they come home safe and soon.

VAMNJ received funding this year from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of Cultural Affairs in the Department of State, through a local history program grant administered by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

Thanks to our 2011 Sponsors of the VintageAutomobileMuseum of NJ

Pulte Homes River Point by Del Web 732-657-3030

ASAP At Signs and Prints - 775 N. Main St., Manahawkin- 609-597-5421

ASAP Shipping and Packing - 467 Lakehurst Rd., TomsRiver- 732-557-9600

Rose Garden Nursing and Rehab. Center Toms River, NJ 732-505-4477

Lacey Tire & AutoCenter, Crag Slater Owner, Forked River, 609-971-8808

Classic Muscle Car Restoration Tony Cirillo Owner 609-758-6333

.Lakes Corvette Clubc/o Joe Dicara, 6 Woodside Dr., Tabernacle, NJ 609-532-7141

Causeway Family of Dealerships- 375 Rt. 72 W, Manahawkin - 609-597-8083

At Home Eldercare – Professional care in home. Red Bank- 732-600-5103

Barlow Buick and GMC 445 Rt. 72 Manahawkin, NJ 609-597-4700

Steven Chiarelli Jewelers474 Brick Blvd. Brick, NJ 732-920-7574

.Coastal Classics Restoration by Ryan Mahoney370 Faraday Ave.Jackson732-987-4490

.Charlie's Pizza Restaurant & Pub - 1980 Rt. 37 West at Commonwealth Blvd732-657-8663

Brandywine Assisted Living100 Meridian Place, Howell, NJ 732-719-0100

TR's Auto Body & Restorations -798 Route 537, Cream Ridge, NJ 609-758-5777

The Chelsea at TomsRiver Assisted Living 732-941-8299

The Chelsea at TintonFalls Asstisted Living –Tinton Falls, NJ07701 - 732-933-4700

SummervilleAssisted Living - 1275 Route 72 West, Manahawkin - 609-597-2500

The Residence at TomsRiver 2145 Whitesville Rd. Toms River 732-905-9222

Carol Chojnacki – Treasure, NorthShore Antique Automobile Club 732-462-7643

Thomas Ippolito – PrimericaFinancial Services Freehold, NJ 732-278-5944

Mirage Men's Club - P. O. Box 483, Barnegat, NJ08005 - Bruno Iamonte, 609-698-8145

Strang's Tree Service & Firewood Sales - Michael Strang, Manahawkin – 609-607-0927

Sonny’s Recycling - 531 Route 9, Waretown - 609-971-7788

Medicine To Go Pharmacies – 1000 Route 70 – Suite 7 –Lakewood - 732-367-5222

Mike Feldman - from Short Hills - a Supporter of the VintageAutomobileMuseum of NJ

Bow Sales Co., Automotive Lifts - Ted Goushy - 732-747-9472

Gary W Wheeler, DMD 520 Rt. 70 W Lakewood 732-367-5900

Carol Shern Silver Ridge West Toms River, NJ

OceanCounty Cremation Service 206 Lacey Rd. Forked River 609-971-3321

AltieriChiropracticCenter Bayville, NJ 732-269-4700

Is your business missing from this list? Please renew for 2012.

Advertise your business here, on our signs, and on our website by becoming a

Sponsor today! Call 732-797-1456

VintageAutomobileMuseum of New Jersey - 2012 Calendar

VAMNJ Annual Meeting SeasideHts.Community Center @ 7 pm Jan. 18

Atlantic City Car Auction AC Convention Center – 9 am to 6 pm Feb. 24 to 26

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Seaside Heights Boulevard - 11 am lineup 3/10

Car Show/Raffle Sales Strictly Corvettes Show at Atlantic CityConv.Center TBD

Car Cruise/Raffle Sales Pt. Pleasant Beach on Arnold Ave. – 12 to 4 pm TBD

Car Cruise Ship Bottom-10th StWaterfrontPark on Bay 5-9 pm TBD

History on Wheels CentralReg.Mid.School TBD

Cruising Downtown I TomsRiver on Washington St. 5 to 9 pm May 9

History on Wheels Southern Reg.High School – Manahawkin 9-1 pm TBD

Car Display/Raffle Sales Shore Acres Yacht Club - Brick 10 am to 2 pm TBD

Silver Ridge West Car Show, TomsRiver, NJ May 20

History on Wheels JacksonMemorialHigh School - Jackson TBD

Memorial Day Parade Toms River - Office Lounge - 8:30 am lineup TBD

Cruising Downtown II Toms River on Washington St. 5 to 9 pm June 13

Car Show 6th Annual VAMNJ Show @ OCC 9-2 pm Jun 23/24

Car Show Lakehurst Historical. Soc. Lakehurst 9-2 pm July 4

Car Cruise Ship Bottom-10th StWaterfrontPark on Bay 5-9 pm TBD

Car Display/Raffle Sales Harley-Davidson in Lakewood - 12 to 3 pm TBD

Car Cruise/Raffle Sales Pt. Pleasant Beach on Arnold Ave. – 5 to 8 pm TBD

Cruising Downtown III Toms River on Washington St. 5 to 9 pm July 11

Shore Dreams For Kids Bay Blvd.Seaside Heights, NJ 9am to 3 pm TBD

Car Cruise/Raffle Sales Pt. Pleasant Beach on Arnold Ave. – 5 to 8 pm TBD

Car Cruise Ship Bottom-10th StWaterfrontPark on Bay 5-9 pm TBD

Car Cruise/Raffle Sales Rose Garden Nursing Old Freehold Rd, T.R. 11-3 pm TBD

Cruising Downtown IV Toms River Washington St. 5 to 9 pm Aug. 8

Raffle Sales Corvettes at Carlisle, PA TBD

Lead East Hilton Hotel Parsippany, NJ 9 am to 9 pm TBD

Car Cruise Ship Bottom-10th StWaterfrontPark on Bay 5-9 pm TBD

Car Cruise/Raffle Sales Pt. Pleasant Beach on Arnold Ave. – 5 to 8 pm TBD

Car Show/Raffle Sales VAMNJ/Lavallette Show – Bay Blvd. 10-4 pm Sept. 8

Corvette Raffle Drawing VACOC Car Show, SeasideHeights @ 2:30 pm Sept. 9

Cruising Downtown VToms River on Washington St. 5 to 9 pm Sept. 12

Delicious OrchardsApple Fest Colts Neck, NJ Sept 15/16

Car Show VAMNJ Show at Tuckerton Seaport 10 to 3 pm Sept. 22/23

Car Cruise Pt. Pleasant Beach on Arnold Ave. – 12 to 4 pm TBD

Car Cruise Ship Bottom-10th StWaterfrontPark on Bay 5-9 pm TBD

Car ShowOcean Gate EMS Car Show – 11 am to 4 pm TBD

Columbus Day Parade Seaside Heights on Blvd - Noon line-up on M St. TBD

Veterans’ Day Parade TomsRiver – Line-up at Office Lounge @ 9 am Nov. 11

300 Club Drawing Vintage Auto Club Christmas Party 12 to 3 pm Dec. 9

2012 Museum Board Meetings are held at the Community Center in Seaside Heights, NJ. All meetings start at 7:15 pm on the third Wednesday of every month.

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