The Columbia River Concours and 51^st Northwest Antique Aircraft Fly-In  2010

To register as an entrant, for the August 22 Columbia River Concours d’Elegance please go to our website and download and print the PDF file (registration) and send it and a check for the appropriate fees to the address shown below. Be sure to do this before the closing date of June 15, 2010 with the photos as requested on the form to assure inclusion in the Concours Program. Entrants will be informed of their selection by the Founders Committee.

To:

Columbia River Concours d’Elegance

P.O. Box 1494

Longview, WA 98632

The Founders Committee will be accepting entries of no newer than 1974 vehicles of show quality. Determination of inclusion is solely based on merit and quality of the entrant.

Awards for Best in Show, Best in Class, Second and Third in Class. Some “Specialty Awards” may also be awarded by the Senior or Special Judge.

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To attend the “Columbia River Concours d’Elegance please follow these simple steps. Send $8 per ticket, (children 12 and under free) to the address below for advance ticket sales.

Columbia River Concours d’Elegance

P.O. Box 1494

Longview, WA 98632

Or

Go to either of the entrance gates at the event on Saturday August, 22, 2010 and buy your tickets there for $10 each (children 12 and under free) . Directions to The Reserve can be found by pressing the Guide button above . Food vendors will be on site and fine dinning is available at the Grant House, formerly known as the Restaurant at the Historic Reserve.

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The 51st Anniversary of the Northwest Antique Aircraft Club Fly-In will be held at Pearson Field Airport which is the oldest operating airpark in the USA! Thanks to the wonderful Vancouver community, our 2009 Fly-In was a super success. Therefore, we’re coming back! The following are times & public admission costs:

Friday, August 20 – noon – 5 pm

Saturday, August 21 – 8 am – 5 pm

Sunday, August 22 – 8 am – noon

Adults – $8?         Seniors – $7?           Ages – 6 – 12 – $5?            Under 6 are FREE

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Austin Healey Club of Oregon                         Membership Meeting Minutes, February 13, 2010

Call to Order: by President Mark Schneider at 1:45 p.m. at Yaquina Bay Restaurant, 325 Airport Road, Albany, OR.

The meeting was started by George Koeber who introduced new member George Baker.  George Baker said he purchased a 1955 Austin Healey BN1 on September 1, 2009 and was in the process of restoring it.  George has been an avid American Car restorer and this is his first venture into the world of Austin Healeys.

Mark then thanked Charlie Frazer, Jim Averill, George Koeber and John Carter for arranging today’s great meeting at The Brass Ring Carousel in Downtown Albany.

While visiting the carousel site, members learned that the construction committee was selling commemorative bricks to raise funds for the construction of the building to house the carousel when it is completed.  All those making a contribution by buying a brick will have their name inscribed on the brick that will become part of the new building.  After considerable discussion regarding the source of Club funds to purchase a brick, a motion was made by Jaci Koeber to purchase a $200 brick that would carry the AHCO name and that funding be requested from the Charity Committee.  Dennis Saxon seconded the motion.  Glenn Enright explained how the Charity Committee determines funding for its donations including the process outlined in the Club Policies for proposing new requests for Charity donations.  The makers of the motion asked Glenn to forward the request on to the Charity Committee for action.  The motion was unanimously approved.

Officer’s and Committee Reports:

Vice President: John Wilson asked members if they knew where the Club property he is required to inventory is currently housed.  Some members had knowledge of limited pieces and provided that information to John.

Treasurer: Mark advised he had received a report on Club finances from Gary Jackson and that Gary had reported that the Club is financially sound.  Any member having questions regarding the details may contact Mark or Gary directly.

Activities: George Koeber advised that the March meeting would be held at British Auto Works in North Plains.  This will be a tech session on SU carburetors.  The meeting will follow at the Cornelius Pass Road House.  The April meeting is scheduled as a back roads trip to Astoria, a guided tour of the historic John Warren House, and for those wishing to do so an overnight stay in Astoria at the Shilo Inn for $89.  In May, Bill Boylan will lead a back roads tour to Longview, Washington.  June will be Rendezvous in Eugene.  July will be the Historic Races at PIR.  For August, they are working on a joint meeting with the Cascade Club.  George advised members to keep checking the Web Site for activities updates.

Advertising: No report.

Regalia: Before the meeting Jaci Koeber had all members present write their name on a small paper.  Four names were drawn out of a hat and each winner received a shirt.  The four winners were George Koeber (who promptly gave the shirt to our new member), Kent Lambert, Gail Nelson, and Bob Bollinger.

ABFM: No ABFM Representatives were present.

Rendezvous Committee: Charlie Frazer, Committee Chairperson, brought us up-to-date on the status of Rendezvous 2010.  Charlie said that to date we have 35 registrations, which is good for this point in time.  Charlie also advised that all persons who attended the past two Rendezvous have been sent a mailing advertising the 2010 Rendezvous.  Also, Charlie showed us a color piece, which includes a registration form, which will appear in the next issue of the Healey USA magazine.  In addition, the eight clubs representing the Rendezvous Council will receive black & white copies for their members.

Charity Committee: No report.

Old Business: There was nothing to report

New Business: Mark mentioned that the Club had been asked to participate in displaying Healeys at the recent International Auto Show at the Convention Center, but that the notice was too short to get cars for this year’s show.  Further discussions with the Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance organizers revealed that this option might be available next year.  We want to be kept informed so we can respond in a timely manner.

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 2:30 pm

Jack Jakobsen, Secretary

ABFM 2010 Silver Anniversary
May 22, 2010,
VanDusen Garden,Vancouver, BC

The Greatest Show on British Wheels began in 1985 as a Show ‘n Shine event held in the parking lot of MCL Motor Cars in Vancouver.  That first show hosted some 35 cars, after which it was decided that a new venue would attract a larger crowd. The event was moved to its current outstanding location at VanDusen Botanical Garden at 37th and Oak Street. Since those early days the event has grown to become the largest of its kind in Canada and the Pacific Northwest, displaying some 637 vehicles, and with more than 5,000 enthusiasts in attendance.
The 2010 Silver Anniversary event will prove to be a very special celebration, with many staging improvements and some additional attractions. Here is what is included so far:

• Anniversary Class: A special display of winning cars from previous years’ Debuting Restoration entrants.
• Restoration Row: Work-in-progress car displays to provide knowledge and information on classic car preservation.
• 2010 Featured Marques will celebrate 50 years of Britain’s sexiest sports car, the E-Type Jaguar (1960-1974)*, and pay tribute to all English Ford models.
• In 2-wheel class: 100 years of BSA motor bikes will be honoured.
• A swanky 25th Anniversary Reception Dinner and Silent Auction will be held Friday May 21st at Shaughnessy’s Restaurant, VanDusen Garden. Entrants can reserve a table for the dinner or have the option of  attending the Reception only. Dinner attendees will be able to park their cars overnight (security in attendance overnight). Transportation will be provided to Richmond hotels.
• The annual presentation of the Canaccord Lewie Award to recognize an individual’s outstanding contribution to the classic car industry.  Best Picnic and Period Dress Award, with emphasis on the Swinging Sixties.
• A special Race Car display sponsored by the Vintage Race Club of B.C. with prize draws for hot laps at the July Historic Motor Races event Mission Raceway.
• Manufacturers’ displays showing the latest 2010 British-built models.
• Garden Tours and a VanDusen $12-million Capital Plan display showing future construction and facilities’ plans.
• What’s Your Classic Worth? Informative presentation on classic car values over the past 25 years. Owners’ cars will be reviewed.
• Win a Trip for 2, Grand prize draw; Weekend Getaway to Haida Gwaii; plus many other prizes draws to be announced.

The annual walk down memory lane promises beautiful machinery, colourful and exotic flora, stirring brass band and jazz music, plus vendors’ stands packed with classic car parts and all things British.
Mark your calendars for the Victoria Day Weekend, Saturday May 22, 2010, and check the event website www.westerndriver.com/abfm for more announcements and registration details. The event is produced by the Olde British & Classic Car Society, which encourages the appreciation, understanding and preservation of classic cars, vehicles and motorcycles for the enjoyment of their owners and the general public. For sponsorship details or to register your British car or motorbike, please visit www.westerndriver.com/abfm, call 604.736.6754, or email jstewart@westerndriver.com.
* E2A Prototype first debuted LeMans June 1960.