As I write
this, I am recovering from the many miles I spent walking today at Spring
Carlisle. Even though the wind was blowing strong cold gusts, it appeared
that attendance was increased over last year. Vendors seemed to be selling
their “fleas”, and I even spotted many cars with sold signs. Events like
this remind us that it is the season to get back to work on the cars,
attend shows, and enjoy the camaraderie of our fellow enthusiasts.
Next
Saturday, May 5, is our first dealer show of the season. Mike
Sindaco and the staff at
Faulkner
Cadillac in Trevose, Pennsylvania, are rolling out the red carpet
for us again this year. As of today we have more pre-registered for this
year’s show than last. The weather looks promising, and we are expecting a
record turnout. We even have pre-registered cars from the Potomac Region
and New York.
Then
our club is fortunate enough to come back on Sunday, May 20, to
Delaware
Cadillac, in Wilmington, DE, for our first-ever Sunday show.
Mike Uffner and his organization are gearing up for another big show
at their dealership. Following the Delaware Cadillac show Rob and
Chevonne Robison are inviting all attendees and their guests to their
new venture in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. The renovation and total
remodeling of this facility should be completed and everyone will be given
a grand tour. As always, plenty of food and beverages will be available
and a good time for all.
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For those of you that missed the
April meeting, Jack Hotz gave us a recap of his and Nancy’s trip
“down under” to Australia to attend their biennial Grand National, and
then their extended time as a vacation. Everyone enjoyed Jack’s comments
and explanation of the operation of their judging system and how they all
enjoy their cars.
Another
enjoyable time awaits those attending the upcoming Grand National in St.
Augustine, Florida, June 13-16. Many of us will be traveling down using
Amtrak’s Auto-Train and let the train do the driving. Hope everyone has
registered and booked their hotel rooms, as they are expecting a large
attendance.
I encourage you strongly to attend our May
meeting on Tuesday, May 15. We are going to discuss seriously the
possibility of our region hosting a National Driving Tour in 2013.
Many of us are contemplating hosting the tour as a fall foliage tour and
enjoy the wonderful sights and attractions in our region during autumn.
If you want to volunteer and make a commitment, please make an extra
effort to attend this meeting. Everyone’s input will be appreciated, and
we all know what our region can accomplish when everyone helps. See you at
the meeting!
Lastly,
please do not forget your name tags at the dealer shows this month.
Our dealer sponsors ask that we identify ourselves so we can be
acknowledged. In case you forget, or have misplaced your club badge, we
will have temporary badges at the registration desk.
Let’s all make an effort to get our cars shined up and
attend BOTH Dealer shows in May!
Regards,
Ron