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From the Driver's Seat- This year's car show at the Mississippi State Fair is almost here. I hope that everyone has made plans to have their antique vehicles exhibited. The show is building up to be a great event for us. Please plan to attend. We need more workers this year than ever before since we have doormats and the robot lawnmower to sell tickets on. If you can help please call Pat Clark (825-3344) or me (371-8462) to schedule ome time to help. We want to thank our sponsors again for their support and ask each club member to let them know how much we appreciate them!! (Car0Quest--Bank Plus--Gray Daniels Ford) If you don't have your vehicle registered, please do so today. Make not of the rule changes this year which include showing proof of liability insurance and having a working fire exstiguisher. *Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, October 12th-6:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 each and can be purchased at the Antique Vehicle Exhibition. Women are requested to bring door prizes suitable for females. *Antique Car Mats-- We will be selling beautiful heavy-duty mats designed with antique car artwork for $5 each. These mats are great for doorways, car trunks, wall decorations, ect. *Robotics Lawn Mower-- You can see a demonstration of the Friendly Robotics Mower that will be given away in a raffle on Oct. 1th at 10 p.m. Tickets are $1 or 6/$5 2003 AVCN Dues-- This will be a great opportunity to pay your 2003 dues of $25. BOB'S CAR TRIVIA 1. Many of you know that Studebaker offered an option called "Hill Holder." Do you know the first year this was offered and what it did? 2. In 1949 Hudson's total model year production was 159,100 units. What was the rarest body style offered by Hudson in 1949 and how many were made? 3. In 1932 a well known race car driver, A.B. Jenkins, drove a well used Pierce-Arrow V-12 prototype at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah to what was an astonishing record. Do you know what it was? 4. When did Cadillac first offer power brakes? 5. What was the first year Ford called it's convertible a "Sunliner"? 6. What was the first year that power steering was available on a Buick? 7. What car paced the 1926 Indianapolis 500 Race, and who drove it? 8. What year did sealed-beam headlights become the industry standard? 9. In 1939 the head of Ford motor Company styling designed a Lincoln Zephyr convertible which in 1940 became the Continental. Who was the Designer? 10. Chrysler Corporation has always been known for its engineering and innovations. What did they develop in 1940 that became an industry standard? Pat's Corner--Interesting Quotes #" As we grow older everything seems to wear out, fall out or spread out". #" The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of actvity in which we are permitted to remain children all of our lives".-- Albert Einstein #" Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out". #" Memory is the thing you forget with." #" A critic is someone who knows the way but can't drive the car." #" Stupidity got us in this mess--Why can't it get us out of it?"--Will Rogers #" Don't count the days --Make the days count". #" Worry is a rocking chair that gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere." #" By the time you're 80 years old, you've learned everything. You only have to remember it."-- George Burns AVCM welcomed the following new members: Dewayne & Linda Upton--------Jackson-own a 1971 Chev. Monte Carlo !!Bob Richardson recently underwent major surgery and is making a complete recovery. He does not have to undergo additional treatments. !! Marion Bardwell wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and expressions of concern during her recent illness. She is doing well in her recovery at home. !!Marion Bardwell & Bill Phelps recently celebrated there 80th birthdays. Congratulations to these members who have made outstanding contributions to the club. Have a great year! !! Bob Goff was recently involved in a major auto accident in which he had a miraculous survival. !! Janet Sherer is seriously ill. Please remeber her in your prayers. !! The Club expresses its appreciation to Algie Broome for providing sound equipment for our meetings. !!October 18th &19th--Lumberfest-Lumberton, MS- Car show, antique to new logging equipment & activities for entire family. Contact Virginia Chappel or La Nell Butler (601-796-5006 or 601-310-0166. !!October 26th Club eat-out will be at Swinging Bridge in Byram. Call Myrla Jent (957-6990) if you plan to attend. !!NOVEMBER 16TH-SATURDAY AVCM meeting at Ag. Museum Lodge to nominate 2003 officers.
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