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VCCC – Kamloops Chapter Newsletter Box 239 Kamloops, BC V2C 5K6

Email kamshafteditor@gmail.com Editor: Dave Dickinson

National Website: www.vccc.com ---------- Next Issue Deadline for Classifieds & News- November 16

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---------- December Issue Deadline for Classifieds & News- December 14th

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Calendar of Events *Kamloops Chapter Events

*Oct 21st

Adopt A Road

*Oct 24th

Club Auction @ General Meeting (Please note meeting 4th

Wednesday not the last one)

Oct 29th

Sun Fun Tours [250 314 9923] 4 day Tulalip Casino, & Visit to Lemay’s America’s Car Museum

*Nov 14th

Executive Meeting

*Nov 17th

“Brass Monkey Garage Tour” Saturday Lv A & W Valleyview 10:00 am * Dec 1

st Annual Christmas Party

*May 10-13th

May Tour Kamloops “Meet the Dean in 2013”

LETTERS to the EDITOR

BRT 2013: - Lately I have had the opportunity to drive the highway to Quesnel and I question about taking the

older cars on it in regards to the suggested 2013 Back Road Tour going Barkerville. Another suggestion I have

is to make it a week end affair based in Oliver. There are quite a number of things that could be done in that

area. I would appreciate hearing comments in regards to such a proposed tour. Thanks John Rostron. autoextras@lightspeed.ca [250 378 9563]

Brass Monkey Garage Tour Saturday November 17th

Leave

Valleyview A&W at 10:00 AM. At least 4 Garage stops in Dallas area. With a lunch stop at

Denny’s at the Gateway Travel Centre (if you wish). For more info contact Ernie 250 573-5965

{Ed’s note: - Why Saturday? Well it was marked on the club’s calendar. That’s why!}

Christmas Party: - Will be Saturday December 1st. More details to follow in the November Kamshaft.

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Please bring an item to be auctioned off at the October General Meeting.

Remember when shopping for items at LORDCO give the Vintage Car discount # 835 and when at KMS

Tools state #990044.

In the Classified Want Ads I have mention that I could use the services of someone to write a monthly article

of some sort to help make the Kamshaft a club newsletter and not a one man’s opinion. You do not have to be a

professional speller or writer as you can tell I am not, just want your participation. If each member presented

one article per year it would provide over 8 articles per issue. Of course that would present another problem

fitting them all in. I know some of you are wondering if I still believe in the Easter Bunny & Santa Claus. Well

Miracles do happen once in awhile.

I guess all Newsletter Editor’s have the same problem. The following statement is taken from the Victoria

Newsletter: -

- As a Chapter member it’s your newsletter and to that extent it would be great to have more members

sending in articles and/or pictures. I have been receiving a few stories from members and as I have previously noted there is no need for submissions to be smoothly written or complete. Actually it could be that an idea for a story can be very valuable. If articles are forwarded for the newsletter then certainly basic copy will suffice. I can put the information together in an article by using the information provided. Thanks Bill Bouchard, Editor

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Subject of Dancing

*I took the wife to the disco last weekend. *

*There was a guy on the dance floor giving it everything: break dancing, moon walking,

back flips....you know ....."the works". *

*My wife said, "That guy proposed to me 25 years ago and I turned him down."

*I said, "Looks like he's still celebrating....!!! "*

When am I legal to drive with my Vintage Plates?

Conditions of Use: - An antique vehicle may only be used for:

exhibitions, club activities, parades, and other like functions

presentation of the vehicle at a Designated Inspection Facility for obtaining vehicle repairs, but not for

general transportation

participation in weddings and graduations

public functions such as the opening of new highways, bridges and public buildings carrying a load for the purposes of parades or exhibitions

Information received from Michael Forbes Kamloops Insurance Services Inc. {Ed’s Notes: - Exhibitions not restricted to VC Events}

Caution:

An antique vehicle may not be used for any business or commercial undertaking.

An antique vehicle being test-driven by a potential buyer may not use Vintage plates.

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AMBULANCE GETS PAINTED

Dennis from Car-Go Towing was nice enough to move it up and back to Overdrive Collision Centre Ltd for

painting. It is nice to have it painted as that means it is starting to go back together again.

It was no time at all after arriving back at Andy’s shop the boys were back to work. If you have not seen it

you should drop by Andy’s shop at 721 Tagish Rd on a Thursday night to see the amount of work the crew has

put into this restoration. It will be a real eye catcher when it is on the road.

Looking good Dick getting started while Ray steadies window for Doug

Jerry has Julian supervising. Doug, Jason & Ray working on a side window. Keith cleaning up window frame.

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GARY VAN DYKE’S Memorial Run September 23

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invited the Vintage Car and Kamloops Street Rod clubs

along with other friends of Gary’s to make the drive out to

the farm at Chase Creek to reminisce about the good old

days and Gary. Lots of stories were told about different

car events and the various cars Gary had owned over the

years in the two car clubs. There were at least 81 cars and

25 motorcycles came and went. Thanks to Mickey for

supplying everything for a great party as there was lots of

food and refreshments for everyone.

Thanks to Don Potts & Jerry Wallin for the photos.

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John Foley

Swap Meet Chairman

At the September General Meeting Swap Meet

Chairman John Foley thanked all those that helped

make the 1st Swap Meet at Logan Lake a success. The

volunteers were slow in coming however at the last

moment they did show up and help. According to

treasurer Rich we did make money so it will be a go

again next year. John reported that vendors heard

about it and are already registering for next year.

John realizes that a great

number of you will be helping with the May Tour

however he would like you to mark on your calendar

and reserve some of your time to help him at the 2nd

Logan Lake Swap Meet June 1st

2013. {Ed’s notes:

- John does a fantastic job for the club however he can’t

handle the Swap Meet alone so please support John and

volunteer to help next June!}

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GEORGE’S

17th

Pumpkin Run

We left Valleyview A & W at

9:00 on a beautiful fall morning

with over 150 cars. Our first

stop was “Dream Cycles

Museum” for a look back into

times of Motorcycling.

Next stop after a beautiful fall

drive was “Grindrod Pub” for

the car show with 300 of the

most beautiful verity of

automobiles, Vintage, Classic

Street rods, Customs, Pickups

and Brits.

After a great lunch and a long

walk to see all the cars it was

on the road again to Armstrong

to the “ The Garage” for ice

cream and a look at some hi

teak chasse building with live

music in the background. On

the road again, back home. All

in all a great day. Don Potts

George says start

your engines

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How things have changed as today the dogs get to

ride inside. Maybe that is because the laws have

changed or because the cars no longer have fenders

to ride on. Now the dogs get to stick their heads out

the window and smile at people as they go by.

Sorrento

Show &

Shine

Winners

We attended the Sorrento Show and Shine on Sat., Sept 8/2012. – It was a

very nice day and Sorrento put on a good show with many cars and trucks on display. They gave out dash plaques and sponsorship awards. We had the 1911 McLaughlin out and received a Sponsor’s Award from Dream Cycle Motorcycle Museum. Vicky & Jerry Wallin

What you can buy today with $2685?

Bob Chambers {Member of HNITC committee} reported that it was the best show they have ever had. The only

complaint that came in this year was from a merchant that people standing in front of his store were smoking.

Thanks to Bob and those club members that entered their cars.

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Each year on St Annes road near Vernon the SPCC hold a

two day event featuring steam & old tractors, mower races,

ploughing, threshing and more. It is a great show and if you

have never been plan for next year. John & Laverne Duerksen

travelled down with Noella and me. You never know how

many years’ shows like this will be available.

SPCC was very pleased and thankful for the turnout of Kamloops members and their cars on Saturday.

Andy had to pull the log around and between pylons over a laid out course without hitting any. He was very

please as this year he managed to unseat the reigning champion in the log pull Editor

1st place

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Writer(s) or Correspondents for Kamshaft Someone that would like to do a monthly article of some type for the 2013

Kamshaft ………………………….….………………………...…... Editor kamshafteditor@gmail.com or 250 578 8884

48 – 54 Chev 5 window ½ ton pickup with or without drive train. …...…………..… *John Bone 250 579 5683

Oscilloscope: - Does anyone have one have one operating in their shop ….……………… *Keith 250 828 0050

Santa Claus Float Committee …………………………………………………… President Bob 250 372 0469

Fairbanks Morse 1 ½ hp Engine $400.00 Like New ………………………………………… Al 250 520 0150

3 TIRES B F Goodrich 185X65X14 tires All season? Has M+S sysbol. Lots of tread. $100 ……… *Keith 250 828 0050

FREE 27” Trinitron Sony TV & Cabinet Can deliver ……………...…………………………….…. Dave 250 578 8884

1930 Ford $25,000 I am selling my car if you might be interested please call on the

weekend as I am out of town during the week.

Can view the car on weekends in Kamloops. …….…….. *Gerry Gerow 604 649 2113

1973 Continental MKIV $500.00 complete car that runs ….…………………………….… *Virg 250 851 0243

Chev Rims $100.00 O.B.O. 4-6 stud rims .......................................... *Don 250 374 1972 dolip52@gmail.com

1951 Studebaker $2,900.00 4dr with 3 speed overdrive, Very good condition, relatively rust free, lots of extra

new parts included, too many to list here. If interested for more details contact .… *John Rostron 250 315 2668

1966 Chrysler $9.500.00 Great riding & driving car. Should be seen to be

appreciated. ……………………………………………………..*John 250 578 7477

A Thought to Remember Until Next Time: -

“Anyone who asks if you can keep a secret cannot.”

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NOTICE

The following page deals with your executive as nominations are held at the

General Meeting in November.

Each office is listed and the suggested duties that relate to that position are shown.

If you have an opinion or suggestion on how you would like things done in the club

it may be time to get involved and on the executive.

Please contact the nominating committee {Chairman Ray Henry 250 578 8884 or o_henry@shaw.ca}

so your name can be on the ballot for the elections in November.

Also enclosed is a page showing the names of those that have been on your

Executive over the past years five years.

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GUIDE LINES FOR CLUB POSTIONS [*Elected]

*President: - Guide the club for the calendar year.

Has club signing authority along with Treasure and Secretary

Over see any awards or presentations.

*Vice President: - Assist president with club activities

Run Meetings if President absent

Provide Entertainment at the meetings

Past President: - Guide & assist president

Chairman of the Nominating Committee along with a Director [1st term] plus Membership Chair

*Secretary: - Record minutes of General and Executive Meetings.

Write letters and answer correspondence if necessary

*Treasurer: - Record the finances and pay bills of the club

Provide financial statement to the club in February

Part of the Finance Committee

*Directors [8]:- A two year term position. Four elected each year

Different jobs and positions

One director serving 1st term to be on Nominating Committee

*Governor: - [Two year term]

Represent our Chapter at the two annual VCCC National Meetings

Coffee: - Provide coffee & doughnuts at the General Meetings

Cruise Nights: - Responsible for Thursday night Cruises [June, July, August]

E Mails: - Send out e mails as necessary

Finance Committee [3 members]: - Treasurer, and two members.

Over see club investments

Finance/Review: - Review Chapter books annually.

Garage Tours [2]: - Usually one in the Spring and another in the Fall.

Historian/Photo Albums: - Record activities and happenings of the chapter

Hot Nite In The City: - Represent our club on HNITC committee.

Kamshaft Editor: - Supply chapter with at least 10 issues of news letter annually.

Membership: - Record membership

Introduce new members and guests at general meetings

Member of the Nominating committee

Try to get information regarding new members for Kamshaft

Parade Chair: - Decide on which parades to attend as a club and organize times & dates.

Phoning Committee: - Contact members without e mails in regard to club activities.

Property Chair: - Maintain the safety of the club vehicles and trailers

Regalia & 50/50: - Sell tickets for 50/50 at meetings

Order and sell club regalia

Sunshine: - See that club members get cards at time of need.

Swap Meet Chair: - Responsibility of the Swap Meet.

The Vintage Car Reporter: - Provides the Vintage Car Magazine with current Kamloops Chapter

activities.

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VCCC EXECUTIVE 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

President * Bob Giesleman Bob Giesleman Al Paulsen Tim Wourms Murray Williams

Past President Al Paulsen Al Paulsen Tim Wourms Murray Williams Jim Harker

Vice President * Ray Henry Ken Hoshowski Bob Gieselman Greg Jone Judy Clarke

Secretary * Elaine Jones Elaine Jones Joy Parkes Elaine Jones Elaine Jones

Treasurer * Rich Vandermey Rich Vandermey Dave Dickinson Dave Dickinson Dave Dickinson

Directors** ( 8 )

Craig Beddie 2 Craig Beddie1 Andre Cordonier 1

Andre Cordonier 2

Andre Cordonier 1

Del Basabara 2 Dick Parkes1 Brian Vye 1 Bob Giesleman 1 Bob Gieselman 2

Don Potts 2 Don Potts1 Craig Beddie 2 Brian Vye 2 Craig Beddie 2

Steve Bell 2 Steve Bell1 Dick Parkes 2 Craig Beddie 1 Jason Tasko 2

Dave Dickinson 1 Dave Dickinson2 Ken Hoshowski 2

Jason Tasko 1 Keith Galbraith 2

Jerry Wallin 1 Jerry Wallin2 Jason Tasko 1 Keith Galbraith 1 Ken Finnigan 1

Jason Tasko 1 Jason Tasko2 Mike Collings 1 Mike Collings 2 Ray Henry 2

Keith Galbraith 1 Keith Galbraith2 Steve Bell 2 Ray Henry 1 Tim Wourms 1

Governor ** John Rostron 1 John Rostron2 John Rostron 1 John Rostron 2

Ernie McNaughton 1

Alternate Governor ** Al Paulsen 1 Al Paulsen2 Not needed Julian Slotylak 1 Julian Slotylak 1

Car/Mall Shows Steve Bell Tim Wourms

Club Calendars Al Paulsen Al Paulsen Al Paulsen Al Paulsen

Coffee at meetings Kathy Kovacs Kathy Kovacs Kathy Kovacs Kathy Kovacs Kathy Kovacs

Cruise Nights

Ray Henry Ray Henry Ray Henry Bob Giesleman Bob Gieselman

& Friends & Friends & Friends & Friends

Easter Parade Dick Parkes Dick Parkes Dick Parkes Dick Parkes Dick Parkes

Event Meals

Don Potts Don Potts Steve Bell Steve Bell Steve Bell

Jerry Wallin Jerry Wallin

Steve Bell Steve Bell

Historian/Photo Albums Lila Foley Lila Foley Lila Foley Lila Foley Lila Foley

Finance Review Jim Johannson Bob Gielselman

Jim Johannson Bob Gielselman

Rich Vandermey Rich Vandermey Rich Vandermey

Kamshaft Dave Dickinson Dave Dickinson Dave Dickinson Dave Dickinson Murray Williams

Membership Keith Galbraith Keith Galbraith Ken Howshowski Keith Galbraith Keith Galbraith

Parades / Car Events Jerry Wallin Dave Dickinson Dave Dickinson Dave Dickinson

Property Craig Beddie Craig Beddie Craig Beddie Craig Beddie Craig Beddie

Publicity/VC

Correspondent

Ken Hoshowski Ken Hoshowski Ken Hoshowski Al Paulsen Al Paulsen

50/50 & Regalia Jason Tasko Jason Tasko Jason Tasko Jason Tasko Robert Hand

Restoration Projects Dick Parkes Dick Parkes Dick Parkes Dick Parkes Dick Parkes

Santa Claus Parade Elaine Jones Elaine Jones Elaine Jones

Tim & Barb Wourms

Sunshine Committee Elaine Jones Elaine Jones Elaine Jones Elaine Jones Elaine Jones

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VCCC EXECUTIVE (cont) 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

Swap Meet John Foley John Foley John Foley John Foley Al Paulsen

Garage Tours

[Spring & Fall]

Ernie McNaughton Al Paulsen Dick Parkes Jim Harker Jim Harker

Bob Gieselman

Hot Nite in the City

Bob Chambers Bob Chambers Bob Chambers Bob Chambers

Bob Chambers

Don Potts Ken Finnigan Ken Finnigan

Phoning Committee

Jerry Wallin Greg Jones Mike Collings Dick & Joy Parkes

Don & Diane Moyer

Don Potts Don & Diane Moyer

Jason Tasko

Jason Tasko Keith Galbraith

Keith Galbraith

Murray Williams

Murray Williams

Robert Hand

Robert Hand

E mails Dave Dickinson Dave Dickinson

Dave Dickinson

Dave Dickinson

Dave Dickinson

Finance Committee

Dave Dickinson Dave Dickinson

Dave Dickinson

Dave Dickinson

Dave Dickinson

Ken Hoshowski Ken Hoshowski Ken Hoshowski Jack Woolard Jack Woolard

Rich Vandermey Rich Vandermey

Rich Vandermey

Rich Vandermey

Rich Vandermey

Christmas Party

Judy Paulsen Judy Paulsen

Joy Parkes Joy Parkes

Marlene Beddie Marlene Beddie

Easter Parade Marque MG Pierce Arrow 130

Lincoln Corvette[96] T Bird [72]

Dues Kamloops Chapter $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00

National $45.00 $45.00 $45.00 $45.00 $45.00

One Star (*) elected each year by the membership

Two Star (**) elected every second (odd) year by the membership to coincide with National

Other positions shown are either Voluntary or Appointed