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                            March 2009                     Vol. 6

Dear AACA Member:
Welcome to SPEEDSTER... congratulations to the Orange Blossom Region for kicking off our 2009 season in style at the Escape to the Sun, Southeastern Winter Meet held in Lakeland, Florida, February 26 to 28!  Over 300 vehicles registered for the meet and there were 248 award recipients ... view a full listing of the Winter Meet Results.  Be sure to join the AACA Fun! Take part in an upcoming event... see the Calendar Spotlight section below, give Headquarters a call at 717-534-1910, or click here for all the details.
 
AACA 2009... another exciting year to explore different places, showcase our beautiful antique vehicles, spend time with old friends and make new ones! 
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THANK YOU!  For helping AACA to thrive as the premier resource and destination for collectible vehicle hobby!

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, Regional and Local events ...
AACA has a place for EVERYONE!

Trivia QuestionTest your Automotive Trivia Knowledge!  Try your hand at the Questions below...

1.  What four men once headed divisions of GM and later established companies building cars with their own names on them?  
 
2.  What was the original name of the Chrysler Corporation?
 
3.  In 1939 air-conditioning was first introduced in this automobile.     
 
4. When did speedometers first appear and in what car?
 
 Curious? Scroll down for the Answers!  
Your SPEEDSTER Newsletter ... Archive Feature Now Available! 
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CLICK HERE to view the SPEEDSTER archives!!
 
Read past issues, print them, forward them, and edit your profile.
 
Our goal is to connect with all of you!  We encourage anecdotes, photos, short stories and information about our members and/or their vehicles that may be of interest to other AACA Members. And, we don't want you to miss any future SPEEDSTER news, so please keep us updated on your current email address as well as 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. And, don't forget to have a sign-up sheet at your next Region or Chapter meeting and email those addresses to [email protected]
Consider forwarding SPEEDSTER to a potential member!   Forward this issue to a Friend
Headquarters Starting Grid...   Karen White-02R 
 
Meet Karen White!  
As Michael Jones began his term as 2009 National President, he emphasized the importance of "service beyond self"... Karen certainly embodies this caring attitude AND she put these altruistic words into action recently when she came to the aid of an ailing member over a thousand miles away! 

During a telephone conversation with a member from Minnesota, Karen quickly recognized that the gentleman was not well and was determined to secure immediate assistance for him.  After trying several different avenues including contacting local AACA region officers and reaching out to neighbors, she placed a call to the local authorities to alert them ~ the Sheriff and local emergency personnel responded swiftly and our member was transported to the hospital. Karen's decisive and compassionate intervention made a huge difference, very possibly, a life saving one!  

Please join our Board in thanking Karen for being a HERO, as well as inspiring and reminding us all to be "heroes" when called upon ... BRAVO KAREN!

Karen has been part of the AACA family since May 1985.  Although she pitches in whenever and wherever necessary, her primary areas of responsibility include membership administration, mail/UPS communications and merchandise management.  When you host a National event, she will collaborate with you to provide an array of quality AACA merchandise. 
 
"I take pride in helping our members, assisting them with their questions and concerns, and fulfilling merchandise requests in a timely manner," Karen adds.

Karen enjoys spending time with her two daughters, Danielle and Allison, and supporting their many activities. Armed with her Associates degree in baking and pastry from Baltimore International College (BIC), Danielle, 20, is currently attending Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) pursuing a business degree. Her youngest, Allison, 16, plays the saxophone in the Palmyra Area High School band. 
 
A native of Palmyra, Pennsylvania, Karen is an active member of Bethany United Methodist Church, singing in the choir. You can also find her reading a good book or gardening in her flowerbeds. 
 
When your in Hershey, be sure to visit your Headquarters and Library & Research Center, and Meet the Crew! 

Prowler Raffle  WIN this distinctive and sporty 2000 Plymouth Prowler, less than 100 Miles

Only $20.00 per chance!
 
Generously donated from the private collection of Richard Ullman, this 2000 black Plymouth Prowler is no longer in production and has never been registered for the road!
 
Purchase your TICKETS today for the PROWLER RAFFLE ... PayPal now Available!  Or, call Headquarters at 717-534-1910. Don't miss the opportunity to take this beauty home!  We need your Support!
 
Drawing to take place on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the AACA Eastern Fall Meet in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Winner need not be present! 
 
Proceeds benefit the entire AACA Family ~ National Headquarters, Library & Research Center, and the Museum. Thank you!

AACA Library & Research Center NEWS    2009 AACA Annual Meeting Library_Youth

Coming Soon...
Library CHIP
for Junior Members!
 
The AACA Library and Research Center has started to develop a CHIP Program for our junior members, 12 and under. 
 
The AACA CHIP program is an educational and youth development program that allows youth of all ages (5 years and up) to participate and learn about all aspects of motorized vehicles, the transportation industry, and the skills (mechanical and artistic) required by the various maintenance, restoration and preservation projects. Further, participants benefit from the accomplishment of carrying a project from beginning to a successful conclusion, working on activities as an individual or with a group. 
 
Earning the library CHIP will offer an opportunity to learn not only what is housed in the AACA Library
& Research Center, but also how to use each item. For example, children will learn about our online catalog, how to use indexes in books and catalogs, and how to track down more resources that may be of use to them for school or personal projects. The library CHIP will likely be available in late 2009 or early 2010.
 
Encourage a youngster to take advantage of the CHIP program today!  And, be sure to share the joy of our wonderful hobby ... consider AACA Junior Membership (Ages up through 12 years old) or AACA Student Membership (Ages 13-25) as a gift today!  
 
 
AACA Library & Research Center to Offer MORE Items on EBay!
 
Library_Ebay MailBoxThe Library will be listing
more unique items for sale on Ebay from March 22 to March 29, including a Ford Mustang mailbox, antique driving gloves, a collection of antique comic books, coin collections, and even an unstamped data plate from the Beech Creek Truck & Auto Company!    Library EBay Data Plate
 
To view all the listings, search by seller ~ "aacalibrarian" after March 22nd at 7PM ESTYou can also follow this link.  Remember, these news items will only appear after March 22nd at 7pm EST. THANK YOU for your SUPPORT of the AACA Library & Research Center!
New Image Metal Sign ... ready for a Garage Wall near you! 
 
AACA New Image Metal SignsThis AACA NEW Image high quality metal sign, measuring 24" length by 71/4" high, is available in the three color schemes shown on the right!  
 
Only $29.95 plus $9.95 shipping!  Each sign ships with a protective film coating. Get yours today... Call Headquarters at 717-534-1910.
 
March 20, SPRING Arrives!
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AACA offers a wide variety of quality merchandise to fit everyone's price range ... hats, bags, signs, jewelry items, trailer decals, badge holders as well as a diverse list of "his, her and kids" clothing items!  Click on the pictures below for more details about these specific items ~ enjoy.  AACA Ladies Sport Shirts
 Hats ~ New Image

How did you do? Trivia Question Trivia Answers!  

1.  What four men once headed divisions of GM and later established companies building cars with their own names on them?  
 Answer --Charles Nash (Buick and Oldsmobile Divisions); Walter P. Chrysler (Buick Division); William C. Durant (Chevrolet Division), and John Z. DeLorean (Pontiac and Chevrolet Divisions).
 
2.  What was the original name of the Chrysler Corporation?             Antique Car_Trivia Section
Answer -- Maxwell-Chalmers
 
3.  In 1939 air-conditioning was first introduced in this automobile.
Answer -- The Packard. It used refrigerator coils in an air-duct behind the rear seat.
 
4. When did speedometers first appear and in what car?       
Answer --  The 1901 Curved-Dash Olds had the first speedometer.   
 
Thanks for playing! 
 
Source: Automotive Milestones, Trivia of a Most Unique Machine, Edited by Clark Cassell and Charles Merritt, Braddock Publications. 
Explore a treasure... Your AACA Museum!   
 
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Shine up that gorgeous antique vehicle, round-up your family and friends, caravan to beautiful Hershey and VISIT YOUR AACA MUSEUM.  As a member of AACA, you are entitled to FREE admission!  In addition to the wonderful permanent collectionsspecial exhibits are refreshed often, presenting patrons with an interesting, unique and ever-changing experience. So, even if you have visited in the past, come on back, there is something new to see and do! 
 
UPCOMING EXHIBITS include ...  
 
Cars of our Stars, Featuring vehicles of AACA Museum volunteers
March 23 - May 10, 2009
 
The Sports Car in America, Two-passenger cars that traveled America's roads: will include both domestic and imports.  May 22 - October 11, 2009
 
Fast from the Past: The Racing Motorcycles of Yesteryear
June 1, 2009 - May 1, 2009 
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Holly Bedsole, the AACA Museum Executive Director, her staff and volunteers are eager to welcome you! 
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         Calendar Spotlight!       
 
           Eastern Spring Meet
 
                                                       Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
                                                                                       
                             May 28-30, 2009
 
Spend an extended weekend in the historic Gettysburg Pennsylvania Area!  The AACA Gettysburg Region has made every endeavor to ensure an enjoyable time at the 2009 Eastern Spring Meet.  The meet will be held at the Eisenhower Inn and Conference Center, adjacent to Historic Gettysburg Battlefields.  Tour a vintage race car museum or visit the all new National Civil War Visitors Center Museum.  Amphicar
 
Bring out your children or grandchildren for an entertaining and educational program that includes a ride in an Amphicar and a Citicar (electric vehicle), if weather permits a ride on the pond in an Amphicar.   
 Registration deadline is:  April 30, 2009 
 
 
 Click Here to VISIT the Antique Automobile Club of America's (AACA) online calendar. 
  
JOIN US at these Upcoming 2009 National Events:
 
 
April 2-5 - Southeastern Spring Meet, Charlotte, North Carolina 
 
April 15-19 - Southeastern Divisional Tour, Birmingham, Alabama 
 
May 4-9 - Founders Tour (1932-1984 vehicles), Midland, Texas 
 
May 28-30 - Eastern Spring Meet, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - Deadline April 30, 2009
 
  
 
August 23-28 - Revival AAA� Glidden Tour, Golden, Colorado
 
September 17- 19 - Central Fall Meet, Topeka, Kansas
 
September 18 - Grand National Meet, Topeka, Kansas
 
October 7-10 - Eastern Fall Meet, Hershey, Pennsylvania
 
November 5-7 - Western Fall Meet, LaQuinta, California (Palm Springs area)
 
If your AACA Region or Chapter would like to sponsor a future National Event, please contact Hulon C. McCraw, Vice President of National Meets & Tours at 828-606-2918.  

Speedys Notes Speedy's News and Notes

  Membership Reminder!  If you haven't already renewed, Click here or call Headquarters today at 717-534-1910.  Thank you for your past, present and future participation and support!
 
● The Judges Newsletter is now available online - register to judge the Eastern Spring Meet - Gettysburg, PA, Central Spring Meet - Prior Lakes, MN and the Southeastern Special Spring Meet - Lebanon, TN!
 
Be sure to highlight June 30, 2010 to July 3, 2010 on your calendar!
  
Region/Chapter Reporting Forms Due March 1!  Please forward your Region/Chapter Officer Reporting Form AND Member Roster Reporting Form (be sure to attach a listing of your members) to Lynn Gawel at Headquarters.  If you have any questions, please call Lynn at 717-534-1910. Thank you!
 
●  "Hershey" DVD, by the production crew from the TV series MyCarFever, is now available for purchase through headquarters, Call 717-534-1910, or at www.mycarfever.com Order your own copy now!
 
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.  

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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. 
 
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