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Officers:
President: Dave O’Melia………....402– 440-2505
V.P.: Renee Morrison ………………..402-423-0890
Secretary: Margaret Otley………402-786-3246
Treasurer: Ken Bougger………....402-441-4835
Coordinator: Scott Wuethrich …….402-525-1088
@ Large: Sheryl Wright………….402-440-0209
Jim Jensen ……..….402-580-3763
NEXT MEETING
December 18th
Parker’s Smoke House
REBELS AUTO CLUB
NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2013
President’s Message
Newsletter Editor: Tracee Bougger
2702 South Street
Lincoln, NE 68502
Email: [email protected] PH: 441-4838
Hello fellow Rebels
I hope everyone had a great and wonderful thanksgiving
holiday. With everything that is going on in this world and
this country, I'm sure we all have a lot to be thankful for. as
we try to regain our composure and appetite from all the
turkey and stuffing we consumed, we can sit back and look
forward to the next round of holidays. The year is fast coming to a close and with that it brings up
the most wonderful holiday of them all. It is the time of
year when all is good and we enjoy family and friends. We
can spread good will and cheer to all. We can help those
that are less fortunate then us by giving from the heart. As
you are out gift shopping, please remember those that have
little or nothing. Please remember those kids that are ill or
sick in the hospital. The Forever Angels help hundreds of
kids have a happy and joyful holiday season and need some
help. The Mission can always use help along with the Food
Bank. As we give thanks for all we have, please take a mo-
ment to give someone else a chance to give thanks. This is a very slow time of year as far as car things go. We
would like to have s few garage scenes in the next few
months and are working on a few ideas. If you have an
ideas of what you would like to see or an activity you
would like, please feel free to contact one of the board
members and see if we can set it up. I would like to take this time and thank all the out going
board members for all the hard and dedicated work and also
wish all those running good luck. It truly is rewarding and
fun being a board member and I have enjoyed every year I
have been on it. From me to all members, please have a joyous and wonder-
ful holiday season and be safe on the roads. As you are out
celebrating, be responsible so we can continue to be around
for many years. Have a wonderful holiday season everyone
and a happy new year. See you all on the road soon. Dave
cards & flowers Anyone who knows of a Rebels member who should have
a card sent or someone in the hospital or flowers for a
funeral, Contact John or Carol Danielson 477-5577
November 20,, 2013 at Valentino’s.
There were 49 members and guests pre-
sent.
The meeting was called to order by President Dave at
7:30 pm.
Dave welcomed everyone to the meeting and turned it
over to Vice President Renee. Renee said the Decem-
ber meeting would be December 18th at Parker’s
Smoke House. There will be a meeting for the Christ-
mas party committee on December 7th at 10:30. Will be
at the Panera on N 66th. The Christmas Party will be
January 18th at The Knolls. There will be a $15 gift
exchange, men bring a men’s gift, women a women’s
gift. If you are planning to attend be sure and get
your payment to Ken to reserve your place. The Janu-
ary meeting will be January 29th 2014 at Parker’s
Smoke House. Renee thanked everyone for their sup-
port during her tenure as Rebel’s Vice President. A
motion was made, seconded and approved to accept
the Vice President’s report.
Margaret gave the Secretary’s report. She asked for
corrections or additions to the minutes from last
month and there were none. A motion was made, sec-
onded and approved to accept the minutes from the
October meeting.
Margaret said that Ladies Night will be December 11th
at Fire Works 6 pm. Contact Margaret or Jody White
or you can just show up. We always have room for eve-
ryone. The newsletter deadline is December 1st,
please get any articles, pictures etc to Tracee by that
date. Margaret read thank you letters from several of
the recipients of our donations for 2013. A motion was
made, seconded and approved to accept the Secretary’s
report.
Ken gave the treasurer’s report. We had income from
the holiday party and membership renewals. And we
had expenditures for the donations that we made and
also the two scholarships for this year. So far there
are 66 Christmas party reservations. A motion was
made, seconded and approved to accept the treasurer’s
report.
Coordinator Scott gave his report. First he made an
announcement that he had sold his truck. He said that
Forever Angels is having a toy drive for hospitalized
children. If you would like to donate an unwrapped
toy drop it by The Garage to Trish by December 18th.
Ages for the toys would be 4-11.
Santa helpers are needed for the letters to Santa. See
Scott to volunteer.
New Business:
Jim Jensen wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
He said the leaders in his trivia contest are Ken Boug-
ger 4th place, Tracee Bougger 3rd place, Gary Francisco
2nd place and Sandy Francisco 1st place. He said he
has 3 months of newsletter articles lined up.
Sheryl Wright said that the two scholarships recipi-
ents and their families will be attending the January
meeting.
Tom Dingwell brought calendars so pick one up at the
end of the meeting. Thanks Tom for providing them
once again. Jim McNeil said they will also be given to
car show sponsors.
Old Business:
Craig Foster talked about nominations for the execu-
tive board. The ballot will be going to the board within
the next couple of days. If you would like to nominate
someone or yourself contact Craig . This year we will
be filling the following offices: vice president, secre-
tary, coordinator and one at large. Information on ab-
sentee ballots will be in the newsletter and must be
received by December 17th.
Dave said the front of the shirt is sold for 2014 and
possibly for 2015 and 2016. The board made the deci-
sion to add motorcycles for the 2014 show. Deadline
for the car council book is January 1st.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Otley, Secretary
Meeting Minutes
Love Margaret’s cakes? An-
other great thing she does is
she collects and delivers
food to the Food Pantry, so
if you think of it, bring
canned or dry goods to a
meeting. She will be sure
they get to the Food Pantry.
Margaret & Lydell also take
all the can tabs we collect to
Ronald McDonald House in
Omaha, so keep on giving
them to them friends!
~editor
VOTE IN THE CLUB ELECTION
Come to the December 18th meeting to cast
your vote for next year’s Board members. Our
nominations committee has worked hard to
give you some great candidates.
Nominations: Vice-President - Sandy Francisco
Secretary - Margaret Otley
Coordinator - Scott Wuethrich /
Gary Weyers
Director-at-Large - Alan Christman
ALL ABSENTEE BALLOTS, MAIL OR
ELECTRONIC, MUST BE RETURNED
BY DECEMBER 17, 2013. TO REQUEST
ONE, (PAPER OR ELECTRONIC)
CONTACT: LINDA MASTERS: PH:
402-328-8123 OR
EMAIL: [email protected]
If mailed, send to the following address: Rebels Car
Club - PO Box 21996 - Lincoln, NE. 68542
(Remember, it must be returned by December 17 as
that will be the last pickup
at the PO Box.) Also, if
you return your ballot by
mail, it must include a re-
turn address in order to be
included in the vote.
2014 Rebels Membership
Due December 31st, 2013
It is time to renew your Rebels membership
for 2014. You can bring your completed
application and payment to the December
meeting or mail it to the address on the ap-
plication. Applications are available online:
www.rebelsautoclub.com or from Treasurer,
Ken or Secretary, Margaret. Thanks to the
many members that have already renewed!
Current club membership cards can benefit
you for a discount on purchases at The Auto
Zone on Cornhusker Highway and A Steet
Auto Parts.
Rebels,A Friends and Family
Auto Club
The Rebels Holiday Party will be January 18,
2014. This year the buffet at the Knoll’s is
$25. The club will be paying $13 for each
member and members cost will be the remain-
ing $12, Non-members pay the full $25. The
smaller Garden Room is reserved and limited
to the first 80 paid reservations. After the
first 80 paid reservations there will be a wait-
ing list . You can pay at the club meetings or
mail you payment to Rebels, PO Box 21996,
Lincoln, NE 68542
Make your reservation soon,
with payment, so you won’t be
placed on the waiting list. Christmas is just around the corner and club
apparel would make a great gift for your
Rebel.
T-shirts: S-XL $12, XXL $14, XXXL $16 XXXXL $18
Sweatshirts: S-XL $16, XXL $18 XXXL $20
Flamed embroidered hat: $12
Denim Club Jacket: S-XL $73, XXLG $76 XXXL $79
Car Flags: $15 Koozie $1
Please pay with cash/check when ordering. Checks pay-
able to: Jim McNeil PH: 890-0294
John C.
Novak
2/27/13
In our hearts your memory lingers, sweetly, tender,
fond and true. There is not a day, dear friend, that
we do not think of you.
Here is a picture of the Sewing for Babies crew accepting the donation from the Rebels. Our Re-
bels, Sandy Ready and Carol Danielson are included.
Little angels are born everyday!
Most go home right away.
Some must stay a little longer.
Just till they are stronger.
They are so tiny, they fight to live,
giving life all they've got to give.
These tiny angels need lots of love.
The tiny things you make come as gifts from above.
Quilts made with care, each block just so.
Little gowns for warmth help them to grow.
Some angels don't get a chance
to enjoy their mother's arms.
Heavenly Father calls them home
with His outstretched arms.
They need just one last outfit to cuddle in.
Mother keeps the heart as a memory
of where her angel's been.
by Elizabeth Hunsaker
(Poem borrowed from a Sewing For Babies website)
WHAT IS SEWING FOR BABIES?
Sewing for Babies, Inc. is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit, all volunteer organization that has combined the love for babies with their love of sewing, knitting, and crocheting to provide warm blankets and clothing for premature, sick and babies in need. They deliver to hospitals, social services, crisis pregnancy centers, abuse centers, WIC offices, various other women and children's agencies, and of course to individual families. Volunteers make it possible to provide a layette, consisting of quilts and blankets, receiving blankets, crib sheets, sleepers, gowns, caps, booties, and bibs as well as diapers, pacifiers, lotions and ointments when they have them. Since every child needs a toy, they also like to include a small stuffed animal. All items provided to these families are completely free of charge. A recent post on their Facebook page has the following request and information: “5930 South 58th Suite L is our location, stu-dio is open every Tuesday 10-3, bring a lunch or come for just a few hours. We desperately need volunteers to help sew quilts, fleece hats/mittens, Gowns, onesies & bibs. We have all the materials at the studio & most items are cut & ready to be sewn, if you know how to sew or know anyone please pass along our Facebook page! With Christmas ahead we have a hard time keep up with our requests.”
http://WWW.SewForBabies.org
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sewing-For-Babies-
Inc/112158437691 PH: Kathryn @ 402-466-3195 There are free patterns available on their Facebook page.
THIS MONTH WE HIGHLIGHT OUR REBELS MEMBER ’ S
Bob and Kathy Andrews
by Jim Jensen
402-580-3763
Member at Large
Before we get into Bob’s 57 Chevy, it is a pleas-ure to write this article about Bob. I have known Bob since being kids and riding duttle bugs. Getting involved in the Rebels has brought me closer to special friends like Bob from the past. Also, congratulations to Bob and Kathy as they will celebrate 50 years of mar-riage in 2014. In 1963 Bob’s brother-in-law was looking for a family car. He found a 1957 Chevy listed for sale in the paper and asked Bob to go along to check it out. The couple selling the car (the original owners) had just retired and decided that they didn’t need more than one car. Bob told his brother-in-law that he thought it was really nice and if he didn’t buy it, he would. Bob’s brother-in-law bought the car and drove it for about nine years. When he found that it needed ex-pensive work including a new exhaust system to pass inspection, he parked it and bought another car. The Chevy was parked in a garage the first couple of years and then was moved to the back yard, where it was parked till 1985. By this time he decided he would probably never fix it up and asked Bob if he wanted it. After all that time parked under the elm trees you couldn’t even tell what color it was. The engine was also seized up. The Andrews bought the car and restoration got started. Bob pulled it home and began the work of restoring it. (his son was most disappointed that it wasn’t going to be made a pro-stocker.) Bob took the car completely apart, rebuilt the engine and transmis-sion, sand-blasted all the engine parts and painting them to their original color; replaced the head-liner and carpet, and recovered the seats; cleaned all the stainless molding putting it back together with new clips; renewed the whiskers around the windows and all the rubber and seals. Bob took the ‘57 to Bill’s Classics to be painted putting it back to it’s original color—Turquoise and India Ivory. The whole process of restoring the ‘57 took 4 to 5 years. The Andrews have enjoyed taking it to many car shows, poker runs and other road trips. The car has been driven on the Tour Nebraska Event. I hope you enjoy the pictures from the beginning of restoration until the present.
HOLIDAY PARTY
JANUARY 18
AT THE KNOLLS
2201 OLD CHENEY ROAD
COCKTAILS 5-6, DINNER WILL FOLLOW
Cost for Members $12, Non-Members $25
If you would like to participate in the gift exchange, bring a wrapped $15.00 gift.
GIFT EXCHANGE
Everyone wishing to participate brings a wrapped $15 gift. All of the
gifts are placed in a pile, separated into men & women’s, and all
participants are then given randomly assigned numbers. Then the
madness begins. The person who has the lowest number chooses a
gift from the pile, unwraps it, shows everyone, then the second
person has the option of either taking the first person’s already
opened gift, or unwrapping a new gift of their own. If someone’s
already unwrapped gift is taken from them they have the option of
taking someone else’s already unwrapped gift, or returning to the pile
of unwrapped gifts. This proceeds until all the numbers have been
drawn, all the gifts are unwrapped, and all the stealing has been
completed. ANY GIFT CAN ONLY BE “STOLEN” 3 TIMES TOTAL,
THE 4TH PERSON OWNS IT. The game ends with the participant
#1 having their selection of any gift, except for the “OWNED” ones.
Don’t be shy, the fun is in seeing how many times the favorites are
stolen.
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NEXT MEETING
Parker’s
Smoke House
December
18
REBELS AUTO CLUB
PO BOX 21996
LINCOLN, NE 68542
http://www.rebelsa
utoclub.com