DIRECTOR’S THOUGHTS, NOVEMBER, 2026

The 50^TH Annual Old car Show will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at the Phifer’s Ice Dams, 880 Main Road, Lehighton, Pa.  This event is a milestone, 50 years!!!    This event is optional, but highly recommended, requiring everyone’s assistance to host a, hopefully, successful event for this chapter.  Let’s make this an event everyone will not forget!!!

Further in this newsletter, you will see a flyer on Gary Hiller to present a talk on the “Duesenberg” car and its’ history @ America On Wheels, Allentown, Pa, 10:30 – 11:30 am, FREE to AOW members, $20.00 admission for non-members.  Yes, I know this is the same date as this chapter’s 50^th Annual Old Car show, Lehighton, Pa.  Sometimes we have NO control over dates of events.  

Another Hershey event is under our belts.  Those of us who attended, despite the overwhelming empty spaces, items sold and friendships were renewed.  While Monday was the best day for sales, the days thereafter were okay.  For those who attended Friday, show day, I hope you had a great day!  Congrats to Todd Kriner = First Original w/ 1985 Buick Riviera and 1977 Pontiac (Original Class), and for Peter Berkin = First Jr. w/ 1999 Kawasaki (Cruiser Bike).                                            Your Elected Director, Sally Getz

“FREE SPIRIT” Chapter Meeting Minutes, OCTOBER 13,  2026

Meeting called to order 7:24 pm.  14 members were present.     Sally “WELCOMED” everyone to tonight’s meeting.  Everyone was invited to share what they may have done during the summer months.   Eric Hunsberger reported selling his 1955 to someone who saw it at Pottstown Cruise.  The guy was there from Manasses, Virginia.  Eric included trophies that it had won w/ the sale, & he was very happy to have it all.     Bill Hallman reported attending a show in Pottsville.  Also, he had a fun experience w/ 2 young girls w/ his friend’s 1957 Olds 88.  They asked to sit in it & didn’t know they had to push the button to open the door.  They seemed to just love the experience.   Hershey:   Thomas/Kathleen Duckett reported attending & spending 2 days of walking.  All agreed it was probably time to condense the spaces so that things were more compact.  Thomas judged the vendor turnout to be sparse. Sally Getz had her vending spaces & reported doing okay.  Bill Hallman reported that there were 980 registered cars for car corral.

Motion to accept September meeting minutes as printed in the October newsletter, Shirley Schaffer, seconded by Kathleen Duckett, so carried.

Treasurer’s Report: September’s report, motion to accept Ed Lenny, seconded by Brent Senseny, so carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:     Historian:   no report          Lehighton:   20 car registrations received.  2 flea spaces received plus phone calls.  Show recap:  Rent/Security deposits paid,   Franklin Township Lions =  breakfast n lunch,    DJ reserved,    John Moore = flea space assigning,    members needed @ registration area,    Kathleen Duckett = QR coding re: awards,    50/50 volunteers needed,    Cupcakes to celebrate our 50^th year.   

Membership: $$ collected No badge wearing.  Bob Miles says “HELLO.”  William Hallman gave a Membership report:   53 members, this includes 2 new members w/ loss of 4.                E-Newsletter/Newsletter:   no concerns

Publicity:   Sally placed car show ads on free web sites & on Facebook & FB Marketplace             Ways -n -Means: no report

OLD BUSINESS:   Nominations taken for 2027:  Assisted Director: Eric Hundberger,  Secretary:  Linda Cluck,   Treasurer:  John Moore,    Membership Chair:  William Hallman,    2 BOD:  Ed Lenny, Brent Senseny,    Activities Director:  Shirley Schaffer,  Newsletter Editor:  Sally Getz.  Nominations to be accepted during November meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:    Buick BOD Meeting, August 21, 2026 highlights, Albany, NY:    2027 Meet = Spearfish, South Dakota,   2028 Meet = Flint, Michigan,    2029 Meet = Orange County, California, 2030 Springfield, Missouri or Bowling Green, Kentucky?        2026 Meet Statistics: 312 registrations, 575 persons, 297 banquets, 249 cars.  Local Buick dealer donated $10K to National Meet.

Ann Gibson, Region/Chapter Coordinator:  BCA lost 4 chapters: Bonneville, Utah, Nutmeg, Connecticut, Dairyland, Wisconsin,    Mason Dixon, Pennsylvania.

Marty Joblonski, NE Region Director reminded members of upcoming events:  October 17 = Central New England, Mass. show,    October 31 Lehighton, Pa show.  Asking for pictures of shows for fellow members to promote the National BCA.

“Holiday Gathering” to be held @ Starlite Diner &Lounge on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 w/ social hour 5-6 pm, followed w/ dinner @ 6 pm.  Dinner selections off their menu.  Reservations = $5.00 per person.  Submit to Sally Getz by November 25, 2026.  “Crazy Bingo” will be the nights entertainment, so each person to bring a $15.00 wrapped gift only to return home with an unwrapped gift.  2 reservations have been received already. 

Gary Hiller will be giving a seminar series on “Duesenberg Brothers & Their Fabulous Wheels” @ America On Wheels, Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 10:30 – 11:30 am.  Admission = FREE to AOW members, $20.00 = non-members.  Must reserve by October 29^th. 

Brent Senseny discussed previous efforts to do trips/events as a club that were unsuccessful & asked about the Ontelaunee AACA who regularly holds trips.  Would asking them if we could get a formal invitation & piggyback on their efforts be reasonable?

Sandy won the door prize, Mr./Mrs. Scarecrow with baskets filled with candy.      Motion to adjourn Kathleen Duckett, seconded by Isabel Lenny, so carried. Time 8:22 pm. Respectfully submitted, Linda Cluck, Secretary

50^th ANNUAL OLD CAR SHOW  It’s finally here!!!  Are you excited?  On Saturday, October 31^st, this chapter’s 50^th Annual Old Car Show will take place!!  A special treat for everyone has been ordered.  Car registrations are beginning to filter in.  Save the date, OCTOBER 31!  Chapter members needed. Volunteer your time. This shows huge success, is YOU!      HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

Annual “HOLIDAY GATHERING”

The annual “Holiday Gathering” will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at the Starlite Diner n Lounge, Rt. 100, Allentown, Pa, with social hour being 5-6 pm, followed by the serving of dinner @ 6 pm.  Dinner selections will be ordering off their menu.  Specialty drinks will be paid by you.  “Crazy Bingo” will be the entertainment for the evening.   Reservations:   $5.00 PER PERSON.  Send to Sally Getz, 1060 Main Road, Lehighton, Pa 18235.  Submit your reservation(s) by  NOVEMBER 25, 2026. 

NOVEMBER 2026                                                      HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

• 3 – Monthly chapter dinner meeting, starlite Diner & Lounge, Rt 100, Allentown, Pa.  Dinner @ 6 pm, meeting @ 7:30 pm.
• 14 – Downingtown Cars n Coffee, Downingtown, Pa   
•  14 – Malvern Cars & Coffee, Malvern, Pa

DECEMBER 2026                                                       HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

• 1 – Annual Holiday Gathering” Starlight Diner & Lounge, Rt 100, Allentown, Pa

JANUARY 2027                                                           HAPPY NEW YEAR!

• 5 – Monthly dinner meeting, dinner @ 6 pm, meeting @ 7:30 pm.  (WEATHER PERMITTING)

ISO/CARS & PARTS FOR SALE

I have recently purchased 1942 Buick Special Eight.  I am reaching out for help sourcing some parts.  The wiper motor was missing and I bought an electric motor kit from Bobs Automobilia. When I received the motor, I realized I am missing the wiper motor transmission rods. The wiper spindle / wiper arms are intact on the windshield.  I also need the following parts … if possible;Heater Control Unit (my one is leaking);    Dashboard Gauges (mine are in poor condition);    Rear Wing Panels ??? (I think there is a panel missing on both sides at the rear of the rear wheels).    I would be most grateful if someone could help me sourced these parts.  Please contact:  Gary Keville of Ireland, gary.keville@gkt.ie, Telephone: +353 1 6674322;   Mobile: +353 86 2484503.

1965 Buick Riviera, 48K miles, “A” title ALL ORIGINAL,  best offer,  Joe Young, 484-425-0063

WILDCAT EMBLEMS/BADGES/SCRIPTS

• #1006   1 sets – 1964 WC Trunk Letters  
•              1968 LeSabre/WC   Extra letters, “L,D,T”
•              1963 WC Hood Letters, letter “C” w broken pin
•              1964 WC extra letters:  “W x 2, L, C x 3, A, T)
• #1007   2 – 1966 WC Hood Ornament
• #1036   1 – 1963-64 Wildcat Glove Box Door, #1366241

LeSABRE EMBLEMS/SCRIPTS/BADGES

• #1008   1 – 1968 LeSabre Scripts, rear ¼ panels, 9” long
•               5 – 1968-70 fender scripts, 7” long, #8723359
• #1009   3 – 1962 Front Fender, LH, #1350955:  1 w ½ broken pin
•               2 – 1971-72 front fender, #1236762
•              3 – 1966 Rear ¼ Fender scripts, #7580914-2
•              1 pair – 1966 rear ¼ fender, #7580914-2/#7580914-1
• #1010   1965 ¼ panel w/ broken end
•              1967 Emblem, 6.75” long, #1380778
•              1968 Dash Emblem, 7” long, #1384492
•              1992-96 Custom Rear Badge, 7.5” long
•              1986-91 Limited Side Badge, 6” long
•              1966 Grille Emblem,  #1379546
• #1011   1969 Marker Light
•            2 – 1968(Buick/Chevy/Oldsmobile/Nova/Chevelle/Impala/Caprice/Camaro) Rear side marker lights w/ brackets, #5960376 
•              1969 Marker Light, #5961505
•              1953 “Buick Eight” lens
•              1968 LeSabre Dome Light chrome frame.  Plastic Rectangular light cover
• #1030   1962 LeSabre Hood Item
•              1967 LeSabre dome light cover
•              1972 LeSabre 4 dr htp RH/LH,Rear Door, $9839017
• #1031    2 – 1969 LeSabre Vinyl top Roof Emblem               2 – 1969 LeSabre/WC Trunk Emblem