NHHAC NEWS The Newsletter of the North Hills Historic Auto Club SINCE 1971 Volume 45, Issue 6 http://nhhaclub.com/ JUNE 2015 The North Hills Historic Auto Club was founded in August of 1971. Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month in the school cafeteria of St. Alphonsus church located on Church Road (Rt. 19 & Rt. 910) in Wexford, unless otherwise noted in the monthly newsletter. PRESIDENT S MESSAGE INSIDE THIS ISSUE Upcoming Events 4 Car Show 5 Brunch Tour Photos 6-7 Classifieds & Notices 8-9 Name That Vehicle Back Warm weather has finally arrived and the weather for the first luncheon tour on May 6th cooperated to the max. Thanks, Steve, for making the arrangements. I understand that Steve has some very interesting luncheons coming up and, if possible, try to make some of those. Please don t forget to volunteer to help out at the annual Car Show and make sure that you sign up if you are bringing your antique car to the Show. We need to know that in advance. Hope to see you soon! Michael Car Show June 7
NHHAC NEWS June 2015 Page 2 NORTH HILLS HISTORIC AUTO CLUB MINUTES MAY 17, 2015 On May 17, 2015, President Mike Quinn called the meeting to order following the Pledge of Allegiance. President Quinn inquired if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the April 12, 2015 meeting. There were none. Steve Illsley motioned to accept the minutes and Ron Underwood seconded. Treasurer Jack Swaney read the treasurer s report. Current cash balance is $4,171.43. Jan Smith made a motion to accept the treasurer s report and Mary Jo Phillips seconded. Wellness Report Jen Barker is recovering from an episode of heat exhaustion. Phil Deakin is recovering nicely at North Hills rehab and is appreciative of cards and well wishes. Old Business Grace Manor cruise is June 20, 2015. Meeting time is noon. Car Show Car show arrangements are going smoothly. Five classes are not sponsored as yet. Members coming with cars must be at the show no later than 10:00. Preferable member arrival time is between 8 and 10. Discussion was held concerning parking of member cars. New Business Second lunch tour will be May 20 leaving at 12 noon from Mars train station. Jan Smith will be DJ ing in Meridien on June 5 at the car cruise. There being no further business to discuss, Steve Illsley motioned to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Diane Otto
NHHAC NEWS June 2015 Page 3 Email Information List If you would like to be included on the email list that informs members of cancellations, member illnesses and similar events between newsletters, send a note to Martha McEvoy at marthamcevoy@comcast.net Wellness and Condolences Until John Kuss is able to resume his duties as the chairperson of our Get Well and Condolences committee for members and their immediate families, two people will handle this important job. For get-well cards, contact Jackie Sheerer at redbug17@verizon.net or 412-367-3138. For funeral flowers/fruit baskets, contact Jack Swaney at carnut123@hotmail.com or 724-272-9405. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS President Michael Quinn chuckiebird@verizon.net 412-487-1888 Vice President Joe Somerville joeandkath@verizon.net 412-443-0359 Treasurer Jack Swaney carnut123@hotmail.com 724-272-9405 Secretary Diane Otto dotto1208@aol.com 412-821-2473 Directors Jan Smith, Past President Mike Coco, Term 2015 Antoinette Quinn, Term 2016 Lou Gamber, Term 2017 Bob Goetz, Term 2018 APPOINTIVE POSITIONS Historian Ann Cutuli amcutulil@hotmail.com 724-265-3238 Flea Market Chairman Daryl Elliott elliott.mktg@verizon.net 412-600-9580 Car Show Chairman Joe Somerville joeandkath@verizon.net 412-443-0359 Car Show Program Joe Disalvo v42xcc2@yahoo.com Newsletter Editor Jennie Barker nhhacnews@yahoo.com Merchandise Director Diane Otto dotto1208@aol.com 412-821-2473 Steve Illsley 724-553-8386 Webmaster Pat O Neill pjojlo@msn.com 412-487-8512
NHHAC NEWS June 2015 Page 4 UPCOMING EVENTS June 7 Annual NHHAC Car Show Volunteers are needed in all areas June 14 Monthly meeting at St. Alphonsus Church School, 7:00 pm June 20 Grace Manor Cruise July 12 Monthly meeting at St. Alphonsus Church School, 7:00 pm Aug. 9 Monthly meeting at St. Alphonsus Church School, 7:00 pm The family of Al Fugini gratefully acknowledges the kind expressions of sympathy from the NHHAC membership. Herm Bickl August 4, 1927 May 3, 2015 Car Trivia - See answer on page 9 Q: What car was the first production V12, as well as the first production car with aluminum pistons?
NHHAC NEWS June 2015 Page 5 ANNUAL CAR SHOW SUNDAY JUNE 7, 2015 Contact the chairperson listed to offer assistance Show Chairperson: Joe Somerville 412-443-9425(C) 412-443-0359(C) 412-939-2984(H) Judging Bob Cirilli 724-449-3323 Registration Steve Illsley 724-553-8386 Parking (show) Rick McClure 724-933-9203 Refreshment Stand Suzanne Acker 412-364-3875 Show Book Joe DiSalvo 724-776-7339 Gates Jackie Sheerer 412-367-3138 Advertising Ernie Rensi 412-318-4919 Flea Market Steve Parise 412-367-4928 Pop Mary Jo Phillips 724-316-8809 PA System Jan Smith 724-282-3320 50/50 Raffle Ernie Rensi 412-318-4919 Road Signs Jack Dougherty 412-486-3808 Posters Pat O Neill 412-487-8512 Trophy/Dash Plaques Rick Kelley 724-443-5046 Trophy Signs Suzanne Acker 412-364-3875 2015 NHHAC CAR SHOW BOOKLET Ads are needed for the show booklet 1/8 page = $25 1/4 page = $40 1/2 page = $60 Full page = $100 For Trophy Sponsorship, add $25 to the ad price For Sale or Want Ads: 30 characters = $10 Contact Joe Disalvo at 724-776-7339 Deadline for buying ads:
NHHAC NEWS June 2015 Page 6 The May 6 brunch tour started at the train station in Mars. Steve led the participants to Tip Top Mountain to see a beautiful car collection. Items of interest included a wood shop, covered bridge, and a mural painted by Jan Smith s mother. The tour ended with lunch in Saxonburg.
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NHHAC NEWS June 2015 Page 8 FOR SALE 1975 Olds Convertible Ready for summer $4500. Contact Gary at 412-449-9197 or gtrealtor@yahoo.com First Posted: May 2015 Advertising Policy Free member classifieds: Must be received by the 20th of the month. Must be from members current on their dues. Are limited to 50 words or less, and may include one photo if space permits. Must state an asking price, except for miscellaneous parts. Must have a club member as the contact. Expire after three consecutive months unless the editor is notified otherwise. Preference is given to ads for antique and classic vehicles and parts. Please include the phone number and/or email address you want displayed. Other ads may be included on a space-available basis. The NHHAC News does not accept business advertising. NHHAC News is published monthly. All items for publication must be received no later than the 20 th of each month. Send submissions to Jennie Barker, 2349 Highland Ave, Allison Park, PA 15101 or email to nhhacnews@yahoo.com. Any car or club-related news from the membership is greatly appreciated. Application for membership and annual dues should be sent to Jack Swaney, P.O. Box 152 Mars, PA 16046-0152. An application for membership is located on the club website at http://nhhaclub.com/membership-info/. Membership dues are $20.00 per year, payable by the first day of January. Late renewals are $25.00
NHHAC NEWS June 2015 Page 9 Answer to Car Trivia Question from Page 4 A: The 1915 Packard Twin-Six. Used during WWI in Italy, these motors inspired Enzi Ferrari to adopt the V12 himself in 1948. Newsletters sent to email addresses are in full color. Printed copies of the newsletter are in black and white. Newsletter Submissions Do you have a story or photo share? Send them to the newsletter editor. The next deadline is: June 20 Don t let your newsletter take a wrong turn! Please send your new address (street and/or email) to Pat O Neill, 675 Bairdford Road Gibsonia, PA 15044-7880 or pjojlo@msn.com. CORRECTIONS & OMISSIONS - Please send corrections & omissions to the editor.
NORTH HILLS HISTORIC AUTO CLUB c/o Pat O Neill 675 Bairdford Road Gibsonia, PA 15044-7880 June 2015 TO: Next Meeting Sunday, June 14 7:00 P.M. St. Alphonsus Cafeteria Last month s wheel belongs to Becky & Dick Lowe s 1931 Ford Model A Coupe One correct answer was received, and it was from Dick Lowe. NAME THAT VEHICLE What vehicle does this wheel belong to? Bonus question: Who owns it? Send your guess to the editor.