Chapter chaplain Steve Sanguino began the meeting at 7: 00 p. m. with our invocation. Thirteen members were in attendance. Our treasurer Lory Wolf presented her report. We now have a total of 82 chapter members as several were dropped from our roster for non-payment of annual dues. The chapter had sent out a number of notices to all who were in arrears. We discussed the feasibility of offering lifetime chapter memberships. Lory stated that she would look into eliminating a minor glitch discovered in our website. Chapter vice- president Greg Pavan mentioned some local cruise nights and listed proposed changes to our car show classes and show flyers. The car class changes will necessitate changes to the parking of cars on the show field. We will be seeking a new DJ to provide entertainment come show day. Since the food truck we hired for last year’s car show was met with widespread approval, we will be making arrangements for him to provide refreshments for this year’s show as well. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 21st. Our meeting concluded at 7:55 p.m.
President’s Message July-August
Well, after a particularly soggy summer, Labor Day is here. Don’t know about anyone else, but I feel we’ve been gypped out of good part of the “car season.”
On a brighter note, the Long Island POCI and GTOAA chapters held their annual car show on August 26, and a few of our chapter members made the trek to the Garage Eatery in Islandia, New York. Weather and the location were great. As the name implies, the Garage Eatery had an automotive theme. Chapter member, Martin Hirsch, took first place in his class, and member and newsletter editor, Bill Wolf, received the Long-Distance award. Some pics to follow in a future newsletter.
A few members attended the POCI Convention in Wisconsin and several others with GTOs attended the GTOAA Convention in Pennsylvania. From all accounts, a good time was had by all. Next year’s POCI Convention will be in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, which means it’s only a few hours’ drive from New Jersey. Hard to pass up when it’s this close to home.
Time to really get ready for our Chapter’s car show on October 7 at the Masonic Lodge on Van Houten Avenue in Clifton, New Jersey. We hope to see many of our members, and please spread the word to any other Pontiac owners you know. We will have a separate mailing with the car show flyer and sponsor letter to help spread the word and hopefully drum up support for our show.
Our next regular Chapter meetings are September 20 and October 18, 2018. The September meeting is particularly important as we will be finalizing details for the car show.
President’s Message May-June
Summer is finally here!!
Unfortunately, once again, the weather gods decided to mess with Lou Calasibetta’s annual open house at his Old Stillwater Garage on May 12, but there was still a more than respectable showing of Pontiacs and hotrods and customs. Many of us again went in our daily drivers, and, as always, a grand time was had by all!! Hats off to Lou for always hosting a wonderful Saturday morning outing.
The 2017 POCI Annual Convention is coming up in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (June 24-30). Unfortunately, John and I are not able to attend, but a few of our Chapter members and their families are. We hope anyone who does attend would please share their comments and pictures when they return.
John and I, as well as a few other members with GTOs, will be at the GTOAA Convention in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, which runs from June 26 to June 30. (Shhhh!! Don’t tell anyone that we passed up Wisconsin for Pennsylvania!!)
Time to start planning for the Chapter’s annual car show. Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 7, at the Clifton Masonic Lodge, 476 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. Last’s year’s show was a great success there, so we are going to try and replicate that!! Please be sure to pass the word around to any Pontiac owners you may know; and contact any of the officers or directors if you’d like any show flyers.
Our Chapter’s next regular meetings will be July 19 and August 16 at The Hearth in Clifton.
1942 Pontiac 2 door Sedan
Chrome model $7,500. or B/O Needs to be finished.
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1961 Bonneville trunk lid
Cleaned and primed with minor damage. $300. Pick up price.
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