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From the Driver's Seat- What a time we had at the barbecue!! Thanks to everyone who came and shared those occasion. We especially want to thank those who prepared that scrumptous food. we are havein a great year thanks to each of you. I said in the January Newsletter that I was looking forward to a great year for the Club and it is truly turning out that way. We continue to grow and it seems our membership is enjoying our club enormosly. The sposor progrm is off to a great start thanks to George and Fred. George reports on this program in this newsletter. We will have watermelon at River Bend on the 18th. Please try to attend. I will be out of the State on the 18th. Dream Lover is entered in a car show in Imboden, Arkansas that weekend. Wish us luck. this is the first show she's been in out of Mississippi. Vendor Support The Antique Vehicle Club of Mississippi (AVCM) voted earlier this year to solicit financail support from selected vendors. This initiative was recognized by our Board as necessary for the continuation of our strong financial position as we face times where our expenses continued to grow extensively. Currently, revenue derived from member dues has become less than 35% of our annual expenses. The AVCM selected certian companies that we would approach first in different business categories. Companies that commit to support us will do so wth an annual contribution of $500.00. these companies will recieve in return valued support through public recognition via our many members, events, WebSite (AVCM.org), and other avenues. At this time we are very proud to announce that we have recieved commitments from the following companies: Gray-Daniels Ford Noel Daneils. Vice President & General Manager 201 Octavia Drive Brandon, Ms 39042 CarQuest Auto Parts Trey Dickerson, Sales Manager 500 Highway 49 South Richland, Ms 39218 BankPlus John Murphy, President Bank Plus-Clinton 217 Clinton Blvd. Clinton, Ms 39056 Please take the opportunity to welcome as well as support these businesses. We greatly appreciate their assistance. August FeatureCar-1936 Ford Phaeton This treasure is owned by George Raworth. It is a 4-door convertible with leather upholstrey. The flathead V-8 has aluminum heads and is rated at 85 horsepower. It has spider hubcaps and rearview mirror with a clock that winds with a pull string. This Phaeton won "Best of Show" at the 2001 State Fair Antique Vehicle Show. During the mid-30s, FDR stumped many political speeches from his '36 Phaeton. His car was painted Washington Blue. t was specially equipped with hand controls that allowed him to drive with his disability. the car is terrific fun to own and drive. State Fair Exhibition Rules Committee AVCM approved the "Exhibition Rules" for the 2002 Fair Show at the July 21st meeting. These rules contain several changes relating to safety, insurance and other matters. Individuals entering vehicles in this show should be in compliance with these requirements. The 2002 show rules left the vehicle age requirement (25 yrs. old or older) unchanged. The committee will continue to address this issue and will present options for the membership to vote on in the near future. If you would like to provide input on this isse, please contact any of the following committee members: Bob Jackman, Chairman(919-0291) Curtis Clark(825-3344) Pat Clark(825-3344) Alan Harrigill(992-9580) Tim Jungles(825-5662) Fred Morris(956-5994) Bill Phelps(898-1061) George Raworth(393-3933) Sonny Scott(371-8492) Wayne Simpson(372-3888 AVCM welcomed the following new members: Robert & Missy Goff of Flora have a '25 Nash, '34 Ford & '55 Chev. Nomad. Conrad & Bobbie Martin of Jackson have a '71 Eldorado conv. Eric A. Noe of Jackson has a '66 Cadillac Sedan Deville. David & Jo Ann Baily of Brandon have a '57 T-Bird, '70 JaguarXKE & '74 Triumph TR6 Henry & Lana Adams of Raymond have a '69 Camaro, '65 Corvette & a '57 T-Bird !!August 18th Watermelon feast and Club mettingat river bend on the Nachez trace. Bring your watermelon or whatever and join us for this outdoor event. We will be discussing some important issues at this meeting. !!August 24th this month's eat out will be at Annie D'd on Hwy 80 in Brandon at 6:00p.m. Sign up at the meeting or call Myrla Jent (957-6990) if you plan to attend. !!Sept. 21st AVCM meeting at Ag. Museum to finalize plans for the Fair Show. !!October 2nd-12th State Fair Antique Car Show. !!October 18th & 19th Lumberfest-Lumberton, MS car show, antique to new logging equipment & activites for the entire family. Contct Virginia Chappel or LaNell Butler (601-796-5006 or 310-0166).
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