The Steering Wheel



The Steering Wheel

Our Mission Statement:

To share the love of our antique cars and to show them off.

To enjoy fellowship of other car enthusiasts.

AUGUST 2011 Vol.11#06

|Officers: | | | |

| |President: |Al Preisner |(616) 874-9336 |

| |Vice President: |Carl Esakson |(616) 677-5816 |

| |Secretary: |Nancy Brailey |(616) 363-3947 |

| |Treasurer: |Leon DeLange |(616) 878-3618 |

|Board of Directors: | | | |

| |11/12 |Dennis Biggins |(616) 365-1371 |

| |11/12 |Nancy Brailey |(616) 363-3947 |

| |11/12 |Craig Chalmers |(616) 361-2220 |

| |11/12 |Sally Thelen |(616) 363-4121 |

| |10/11 |Fred Brailey |(616) 363-3947 |

| |10/11 |Cecil Chalmers |(616) 897-8348 |

| |10/11 |Jim Nyman |(616) 949-7879 |

|Committee Chairs: | | | |

| |April Auction |Virgil Phelps |(616) 874-1289 |

| | |Al Preisner |(616) 874-9336 |

| |Christmas Banquet |Louise Phelps |(616) 874-1289 |

| | |Judy Swift |(616) 450-7245 |

| |Club Historian |Roseanne Lynch |(616) 460-2161 |

| |Club Picnic |John & Bonnie Woodman |(616) 997-6413 |

| |Membership |Al Preisner |(616) 874-9336 |

| |Metro 28th Cruise |Leon DeLange |(616) 878-3618 |

| |Newsletter – Typing |Bonnie Woodman |(616) 997-6413 |

| |Newsletter – Mailing |Marcia Rossman |(616) 784-5274 |

| |Retirement Visits |Cheryl Chalmers |(616) 361-2220 |

| |Sick & Shut-Ins |Linda Biggins |(616) 365-1371 |

| |Special Events |Ruth Esakson |(616) 677-5816 |

| | |Cynthia Smith |(231) 937-4513 |

| |Tours: Dust-Off |Sean & Cynthia Smith |(231) 937-4513 |

| |Late Summer One-Day | | |

| |Fall One-Day | | |

| |Fall Two-Day | | |

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Events Calendar

** Indicates a SPECIAL Event

Aug 16** Tues. EVENT: Rosa Park Circle – Display of Cars – 155 Monroe NW

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. – parking in front of GR Arts Museum on sidewalk

Aug 17** Wed VISIT: Hearthstone - 4352 Breton SE – Kentwood – 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Hot Dogs and Snacks

Aug 18** Thur VISIT: Oakrest Manor of Kentwood - 5980 Eastern

Ice Cream Social – 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Aug 19** Fri VISIT: Northview Manor - 3740 Richton NE – 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

doughnuts, muffins, coffee, & juice – RSVP by August 15th

Note: time 9:00 AM

Aug 20** Sat EVENT: Danish Festival in Greenville – line up at 10:00 a.m.

Parade @ 11:00 a.m. – Meet at Fairgrounds – top of hill – next to Nat’l Guard

Aug 23 Tue GRACC Membership Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home

Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. – Greeters: Fred & Nancy Brailey

Entertainment: Going Crusin’ for Ice Cream

Aug 24** Wed VISIT: Rose Garden - 3391 Prairie - Grandville – 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Ice Cream Social

Aug 27th Sat Metro Cruise – 9:00 a.m. – corner of Kalamazoo & 28th St.

Aug. 30** Tue VISIT: Resthaven Homes -1424 Union NE  - 6:45 - 8:00 p.m.

Ice Cream Social at 7:45

Sept 12** Mon VISIT: Sentinel Point Retirement – 2900 Thornhills SE - 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Ice Cream in Courtyard - RSVP required - Call Cheryl @ (616) 361-2220

(If Courtyard gets full – cars will need to be placed in parking lot)

Sept 13 Tue GRACC Board Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home

Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. Hosts:

Sept 15 Thurs VISIT: Sheldon Meadow Living Center – 4482 Port Sheldon – Hudsonville

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Trophies – Ice Cream Social

Sept 17** Sat EVENT: Marn E Walkers – Display of cars – call Ruth for times

Sept 27 Tue GRACC Membership Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home

Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. – Greeters: Dick & Dorothy Olmsted

Entertainment: Speaker – Frank Boring (GVSU Professor) on the

Veterans History Project

Oct 11 Tue GRACC Board Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home

Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. - Host: Jim Nyman

Oct 25 Tue GRACC Membership Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home

Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. – Greeter: Dennis & Linda Biggins

Entertainment: Fall Potluck

Nov 8 Tue GRACC Board Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home

Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. - Host:

Nov 22 Tue GRACC Membership Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home

Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. – Greeter: – Entertainment: Yearly Elections

Dates marked in BOLD, Underlined and marked with a double asterisk ** are SPECIAL Events and Visits. Please make note of these dates. These events and visits earn points toward the year end awards.

** We will now have a 50/50 Raffle and/or a prize drawing at all membership meetings – this is to help offset the cost of the Christmas Awards Banquet.

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Hi Everyone,

(From Bonnie – I’m sorry, I forgot to get a report from Al this month, but I’m sure he would say that he hopes all are doing well, and our ‘Get Well’ wishes go out to Nancy Brailey and Cheryl Chalmers. Also, to be sure to check the Events calendar for the upcoming Visits and Events; with September almost here, these are starting to wind down. Don’t forget to drive your ‘old car to the next meeting as we are going cruisin’ for Ice Cream with Leon Delange leading the way. Take care, and see you all at the next membership meeting.

Your GRACC President

Al Preisner (per Bonnie)

$ Treasurer’s Report from Leon DeLange $

This is the August report for year 2011:

Treasurer's report

              Balance July 26, 2011             $5,766.10

              Receipts                                        100.00

              Disbursements                             -289.00

             Balance August 8, 2011          5,577.10

Note: a further detailed report will be available at the July membership meeting.

Committee Reports

[pic]Sick & Shut-Ins

Linda Biggins – Chair

Cheryl Chalmers was in for surgery on her vocal chords. Cards may be sent to:

4941 Palenque Place NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

If you yourself or know of someone else in the club who has been ill and/or in the hospital, has had a death in the family, etc. Please call Linda and let her know – 616-365-1371.

Retirement Visits

Brought to you by Cheryl Chalmers

(616) 361-2220

Glenhaven - Sat - July 16  attendees were: Craig & Cheryl Chalmers, John & Judy Wilson, Bob & Carol Diefenbaker, Roger Beard, Denny & Linda Biggins, Cecil Chalmers & Susan, and Jim Nyman.

Stonebridge - Tues - July 19 Carl & Ruth Esakson, Denny Biggins, Cecil Chalmers, Casey Meyer, Craig & Cheryl Chalmers, Bob & Ruth Wood, Roger Beard, Don Sheridan, Forrest Scott & Alice Cooke, John & Bonnie Woodman, John Wilson, Fred & Arlene Eisen, Jim & Penny Nyman & son Patrick & grandson Edwin, and Bob & Julie Rinzema attended. We were entertained by the Sweet Adelines.

Heather Hills - Thurs - July 21 - Very hot, ended early, ice cream was good, nice guitarist. Craig & Cheryl Chalmers, Cecil Chalmers, Denny Biggins, Casey Meyer, Roger Beard, and Carl & Ruth Esakson attended.

Veterans Carnival - Sat. - July 30 - Attendees were Russ Dorfer, Sally Thelen & Frank, Bob & Carol Diefenbaker, Fred & Arlene Eisen, Len & Judy Johnson & Lea Walcott, Forrest Scott & Alice Cooke & Babe Averill, Carl & Ruth Esakson, Dave Birdsall, Bob & Ruth Wood, Cecil Chalmers & Susan, Craig & Cheryl Chalmers, Don Sheridan, Roger Beard, Ted & Cathy Callander & Grandchildren Austin, Ryan, Harvey, Henry Kindell, & Evelyn & friends Ardi & Dan Easton, John & Bonnie Woodman, John Rutka, Roseanne Lynch, Sig & Margie Baumgart, John & Judy Wilson, Casey Meyer & Ruth Vanderploeg, Ken & Nancy Bogardus, Gene & Patti Birdsall, Dick Olmsted, Denny & Linda Biggins & grandchildren, Ed & Char Potyraj, Dave & Debbie Roop & Laura, Hal & Karen Ringler, Bob Giles and Sean & Cindy Smith & Michael joined us without a car, just for the fun. Thank you for the great turnout.

Clark on Keller Lake - Tues. - August 2 - Bob & Ruth Wood, Cecil Chalmers, Craig & Cheryl Chalmers, Roger Beard, Denny Biggins, Casey Meyer & Ruth, Bob & Carol Diefenbaker & Merlene & John Devries, Carl & Ruth Esakson, Leon & Shirley DeLange, and Dick Olmsted & Laura Roop attended.

Thank you to all who joined us! Cheryl Chalmers

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Special Events

Brought to you by Ruth Esakson & Cynthia Smith

(616) 677-5816

We have a few events coming up that we really need some volunteers and cars for. Please call me or sign up at the next membership meeting.

Need cars for the following:

• Tues, August 16 – Rosa Park Circle – Grand Rapids – from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

• Sat, August 20 – Danish Festival in Greenville – line-up @ 10:00 a.m. – Parade @ 11:00 a.m. Meeting at Fairgrounds – top of hill – need 10 cars at least, more would be appreciated.

• September 17 – Marn E Walker’s – need at least 10, more if possible – set times available

The following are past events and those who attended …….

Ionia Parade -July 23, 2011 – attendees were: Cecil Chalmers and Susan, Carl and Ruth Esakson, John and Bonnie Woodman, Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Al Preisner, Roger and Frances Beard, John, Judy Wilson, Don and Greta, Sig and Marge Baumgart, Bob and Carol Diefenbaker, Fred Eisen and Ron.

Coast Guard Festival – Sat. Aug 6 – Rosanne Lynch and Debbie Roop

A note from Roseanne on the parade:

Hi Bonnie,

     Our day at the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Parade was fun.  I was brave and optimistic, putting my convertible top down and boot on it.  Some members of the parade said, “You know you have to put the top down, rain or shine.”  After it stopped raining I put the top down, Debbie and I wiped down our cars.  Matt Kirkwood from WOOD TV 8 looked at his weather radar and said I should probably put the top up.  As I finished, it started to pour.  As we moved forward to the parade and hit the busy line of spectators, Rachael, Morgan, Matt and Bill got out with their umbrellas as the rain slowed down to a drizzle, and walked the whole way.  The crowd loved them, yelling to them and chatting with them. It was surprising as to how many people there were who stayed to watch.  The organization was great; it all flowed very well.

Roseanne

Thanks again, Ruth & Cynthia

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Membership

Al Presiner – Chair

Welcome to some new members – Tim & Betty Afton from Grand Rapids. They own two cars, a 1951 Pontiac Chief Coupe and a Model A Replicar. Please be sure to say Hi and Welcome when you see them at the next club outing.

We currently have 12 ‘Life Time members’ and 58 paid families, giving us a total of 69 families in our club.

[pic] Dues are $20.00 per family for the year. They can be paid by check made out to GRACC and mailed to: Al Preisner at 7973 Ramsdell Dr NE – Rockford, MI 49341-8079. They can also be turned in at the next club meeting.

Note: we have blank applications and some fliers that you can pick up at the meetings. Keep them handy so that if you talk to someone who may be interested in joining, you’ll have contact information to give out.

Extra Newsworthy News

[pic]Upcoming New Directory of Club Members

You may have noticed that in this month’s newsletter there is a little something extra. It’s the info we have on you, the cars you have, committees and/or offices you do hold or have held in the past. All kinds of good stuff! We are getting ready to publish a new directory next year and we need to make sure the information we do have is correct. SO – please look the sheet over and make any needed changes and get them back to me. You can turn them in at the next meeting or mail them back. To mail, just fold it in three on the dotted lines, put a stamp on it and adhere the edges with some tape and put in the mailbox.

SPECIAL NOTE TO THE SNOWBIRDS: If you wish to receive the newsletter while in the ‘sunny’ south, be sure to include your Winter address at the bottom of the profile sheet.

You can call or e-mail me if you have any questions.

Thanks, Bonnie - (616) 997-6413 (or e-mail: jrw03@)

[pic] Annual Catered Picnic

Sunday, August 7th – at the Veterans Park in Coopersville. We had 71 adults and 4 children attending this year. ‘Donna’s Catering’ did a great job as always on the meal and a great thank-you to all those who brought desserts; there were some really good ones. We made $144 from the raffle with some good prizes going out to those whose tickets were drawn. The children each received a little something and there were 12 door prizes drawn. Bingo was played after the meal and all the raffle items and gifts were handed out. A special thank-you to Fred & Arlene Eisen for helping to set up and get ready for the group, and to Marsha Rossman and Nancy Johnson. We hope everyone had a good time and maybe we’ll see you next year.

John or Bonnie

[pic]Fifth Annual 28th Street Metro Cruise®

The 6th Annual 28th Street Metro Cruise®, presented by the Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held Friday, August 26th & Saturday, August 27th. The cruise encompasses 15 miles along the famed 28th Street. Join over 300,000 attendees and 15,000 unique vehicles for this great event. Lots of cars, activities and family fun.

Visit for more information.

Items needed and/or should bring: We could still use a couple of tents and/or canopies for all to use. You will need to bring: lawn chairs, a dish to pass, your own beverages and coolers. We will supply the hot dogs and buns (maybe some hamburgs) and condiments, and tableware. Meijer is right next door, so should be able to get some ice there. Call Leon @ (616) 878-3618 if you plan on attending, we need a head count!!!

** Auto Trivia Answer:

Last month’s mystery car was a 1959 AMC Rambler Ambassador Custom Sedan

Visit our web site at clubs.gracc

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NOTE: Special Car Shows:

** 28th Street Metro Cruise – Saturday, August 27th – GRACC Members attending – we’ll set up same place as last year – corner of 28th St. & Kalamazoo. More details in this newsletter.

Upcoming Car Shows/Cruises/Swap Meets - 2011

Cruises:

• April 15 – Oct 15 – Deanos Cruz In – Allegan – call Gery Bentley – 269-650-0010

• May 3 – October 25 – Mr Quick Cruise Night – Muskegon - call Ernie 231-788-2393

Car Shows:

• Aug 13 – Del Shannon Car Chow – Coopersville – call Robert Koch – 616-947-2055

• Aug 13 – Make-A-Wish Car/Truck/Bike Show – Battle Creek – Michael Throckmorton – 269-275-3178

• Aug 14 – Deanos Annual Car Show – Allegan – call Gery Bentley – 269-686-9009

• Sept 5 – Labor Day Cars for Cancer – Muskegon

• Sept 17 – Dash Plague Night – Battle Creek – call James Parham – 269-719-2025

• Gilmore Car Museum – List of Events

• August 20 – Relix Riot Traditional Hot Rods, Customs and Motorcycles

• August 28 – Pierce-Arrow Gathering at Gilmore

• September 4 – Cadillac-LaSalle Club Meet

• September 11 – Muscle Cars PLUS Show & Swap Meet

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GRACC Picnic 2011

Back Seat Drivers

[pic]SEPTEMBER Recipes

DYKE’s Soup

3 cups V-8 Juice 1 tsp. Mrs. Dash (spicy)

1 cup Beer 1 to 2 stalks celery, chopped

3 beef bouillon cubes 2 carrots, chopped

1 large can tomatoes 1 med. onion, chopped

1 lb. stew beef

Bring beer to boil, add bouillon cubes, V-8 juice, tomatoes and liquid. Brown cubed beef and add to pot. Add Mrs. Dash and chopped vegetables. Season to taste and simmer 1 to 1 ½ hours.

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GRAPENUT BREAD

(From 1929)

1 pt. milk 1 cup Grape nuts

1 egg pinch of salt

1 cup brown sugar 3 scant cups wheat flour

3 tsp. baking powder ½ cup or more of raisins.

Put milk and Grape nuts in bowl and let sit for 20 minutes. Add the egg and salt, then the brown sugar, flour, baking powder and raisins. Place mixture in loaf pan and bake in moderate (350^) oven for 40 minutes.

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CHERRY DESSERT

1 can Thank You Cherry Pie Filling ½ cup butter, melted

1 pkg. Yellow Jiffy cake mix

Place cherry pie filling in small 9x9-inch cake pan. Sprinkle over cake mix. Drizzle with melted butter over top. Bake 45 minutes in 375^ oven. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream. May use peach pie filling or other fruit pie fillings if desired.

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NOTE: We have the same spot as last year, on the corner of Kalamazoo and 28th St. at the Christian Reform Building. Watch for further details in upcoming newsletters.

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