Car Guy News. Official Publication of the Top Dead Center Motor Club PO BOX 173 Lionville PA 19353

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1 Car Guy News Volume 4, Issue 4 April, 2012 Official Publication of the Top Dead Center Motor Club PO BOX 173 Lionville PA TDC M O T O R C L U B N E W W E B P A G E Monthly General Meetings are held the First Tuesday of the month 7:00pm at Tom Oates Automotive in Chester Springs, PA Officers: President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Coordinators: Membership: Activities: Calendar: Webmaster: Editor: Joe O Fria Dan Bourdon Frank Shimer Joseph O Fria III Denise Stoltzfus Connie Robinson Harry Panson Jason O Fria Carolyn Hibbs Visit our new web TDCMotorclub.com In our new web site, we have a section for photos of past events. If you have any pictures you have and would like to share with other members, please them to Jason@tdcmotorclub.com. And don't forget to visit the web site to find Presidents Message Cruising season is upon us. Go Out and Enjoy! Don t let anything stop you. Below are a few tips to make it easier. Six Tips to Save Money on Gasoline As gas prices flirt with the $4 mark and $5 looming in the not-too-distant future, concern by motorist is huge and I am one of those motorist. Of course, we can always go out and buy a more fuel efficient vehicle, but I ve already done that. 1. Drive slower and smarter: Every 5 mph you drive over 60 costs you an additional 24 cents per gal. The sweet spot for fuel savings is 55 mph, but slowing from 70 to 60 can help a lot. 2. Reduce idling: Warming the car up is one thing. Letting it idle outsides stores, in front of a friends house or at a RR crossing is another. If there is a long line at the drive thru, park and go inside. Combine errands making one trip instead of several. 3. Shop Smarter: Smart phones: now make it easier to find the best prices in your location. GasBuddy.com & CheapGas.com can guide you to the best price on your route. 4. Fill up the tank mid-week: Gas up on Wednesday or very early Thursday. Prices generally go up at 10:00 am in anticipation of weekend travel. Don't buy gas on the weekend, unless it's a deal. 5. Do regular maintenance: Keep your vehicle running smoothly to get maximum fuel efficiency. Use the correct grade of motor oil, change it regularly and keep your tires properly inflated and aligned. All make a difference. 6. Skip premium fuel: Unless your vehicle requires premium gas, (the big blocks) you can save 50 to 30 cents if your owner's manual says it will take regular. Exception: Knocking Engines....Just my way of keeping in touch with a SMILE. Are you SMILING yet? If the urge strikes to light them up, Just Do It!! And be careful Joe O Fria, President

2 THE up-to-date FOLLOW-UP/THE news of present HAPPENINGS and future events. Treasury Report: Watch your for a copy of the Treasurer s Report coming soon! ~Joseph O Fria, Treasurer ATTENTION Member dues Our deadline of March 31st for the discounted price of $15 has past. Dues collected in the future are now $25 **HAPPENINGS** Drive Out Hunger It is official!! Downingtown East High School administration has given TDC authorization to use the school grounds for the Drive Out Hunger show for The show is scheduled for July 21 st with a rain date of July 28 th. In 2011 TDC raised over 2000 lbs. of food for the Chester County Food Bank and over $ in cash donations. If you have any suggestions for entertainment for the children during the show PLEASE to tdcmotorclub@gmail.com. **A special meeting has been set-up for April 18th at Joe & Jerry O'Fria's home to coordinate plans for the "Drive Out Hunger" show.** Discussions will include host, parking, registration, welcome tent, awards, entertainment, membership signage, etc. At the April membership meeting there was a discussion on whether or not to have a flea market. It was decided that this year we would work in shifts so that one person was not working all day and they would be able to enjoy some of the show. A form for volunteers can be found on the TDC web page. Father s Day Car Show The Father s Day Cruise is all set. Sun., June 17 th from 3pm to 6pm at West Brandywine Township Park. After the car show, starting at 6:30pm, The Fabulous Greaseband will perform. (Flyer Attached) Those members who still need windshield card(s) for their vehicles, please tdcmotorclub@gmail.com with the following: 1. owner of each vehicle 2. year and make of each vehicle for which a card is needed. These are put in the windshield on display to identify our club when we go cruise events. May 9th will be our Second Cruise For The Troops Support The Troops TDC MONTHLY CRUISE NIGHTS- SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH APRIL THRU SEPTEMBER AT THE VFW ON BUSINESS ROUTE 30 JUST OUSTSIDE OF DOWNINGTOWN. WE WILL HAVE AMPLE ROOM TO DISPLAY CARS ON THE LARGE LAWN AND SPECTATOR PARKING IN THE REAR. (FLYER ATTACHED) 50/50 AND DOOR PRIZES WE WILL BE HAVING CRUISE NIGHT RAIN DATES IN THE RAIN DATE WILL BE THE FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY AFTER THE ORIGINAL DATE. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PARKING AND DONATION COLLECTION. It was decided by the members that the first two Cruise For The Troops at the VFW in Downingtown will be dedicated to Tyler Meade. Please bring hard candy, unscented baby wipes, plastic utensils, toiletries, stick deodorant, sunblock, cd's, microwaveable food in small containers, Mio water flavors, Toastem popups, dried fruit, any newspapers, sports magazines. Anything from the Phillies, Flyers or Eagles. Any non-perishable item. Thank you for all your support!! Tyler Meade, son of member Ernie Meade, has been deployed to Afghanistan. Ernie has supplied the following address for his son: SGT. Tyler Meade ODA 3426 FOB Shank/Cop Sayed ABAD APO AE 09364

3 Activities/Shows: As a club we would like to participate in other activities, beside the normal show and cruise night schedule, we want to be able to gather socially and get to know one another and do something that doesn t necessarily involve cars but can involve spouses/significant others and family! TDC Tool Time: If anyone is in need of a few helpings hands, let Harry Panson know at harry@tdcmotorclub.com Rob DeGrandis has a large warehouse facility located at 185 Lancaster Avenue in Malvern, PA for rent. It is secure and accessible six (6) days a week during business hours of DeGrandis Auto. Cost is $ a month for members and $ a month for nonmembers. Contact Rob or or degrandisauto@comcast.net. Four (4) spots are still available. T E N T A T I V E 2012 C A L E N D A R JAN. 3 TUES. CLUB MEETING 7PM TOM OATES JAN. 21 SAT. BREAKFAST RUN 8:30AM LIONS SHARE FEB. 7 TUES. SPONSORS NITE 7PM TOM OATES FEB. 11 SAT. BOWLING 7PM FRAZIER LANE FEB. 18 SAT. BREAKFAST RUN 8:30AM LIONS SHARE MAR. 6 TUES. CLUB MEETING 7PM TOM OATES MAR. 17 SAT. BREAKFAST RUN 8:30AM W. CHESTER DINER MAR. 24 SAT. OUTTING/SOCIAL (?) TBA APR. 3 TUES. CLUB MEETING 7PM TOM OATES APR. 11 WED. CRUISE NIGHT 5PM VFW DWTWN. APR. 21 SAT. BREAKFAST RUN 8:30AM LIONS SHARE APR. 28 SAT. PARADE (?) LANCASTER MAY 1 TUES CLUB MEETING 7PM TOM OATES MAY 9 WED. CRUISE NIGHT 5PM VFW DWTWN. **ATTENTION** Please tdcmotorclub@gmail.com with your favorite shows for the season to "Cruise To" as a group TRAILER UPDATE A few more weekends are needed to bring our trailer improvements where we want and need it in order to use it for shows. The floor needs to be stripped, interior walls and shelving installed, roof needs to be stripped and recoated and a roof vent installed. If you have the time and would like to help please notify Joe O'Fria. JUNE 5 TUES. CLUB MEETING 7PM TOM OATES JUNE 13 WED. CRUISE NIGHT 5PM VFW DWTWN. JULY 3 TUES. CLUB MEETING 7PM TOM OATES JULY 4 WED. PARADE 8AM PHILADELPHIA JULY 11 WED. CRUISE NIGHT 5PM VFW DWTWN. JULY 21 SAT. DOH SHOW 7AM DEHS JULY 28 SAT. DOH (RAIN DATE) DEHS AUG. 7 TUES. CLUB MEETING 7PM TOM OATES AUG. 8 WED. CRUISE NIGHT 5PM VFW DWTWN. SEPT. 4 TUES. CLUB CRUISE 7PM TOM OATES SEPT 12 WED. CRUISE NIGHT 5PM VFW DWTWN. OCT. 2 TUES. CLUB MEETING 7PM TOM OATES OCT. 7 SUN. CLUB PICNIC 12PM BOB & PATS OCT. 27 SAT. HALLOWEEN EVENT TOM OATES OCT. 28 SUN. RAINDATE TOM OATES NOV. 6 TUES. CLUB MEETING 7PM TOM OATES DEC. 1 SAT. HOLIDAY PARTY 7PM TBA DEC. 4 TUES. CLUB MEETING 7PM TOM OATES

4 Birthday Wishes April Birthdays: May Birthdays: Anniversaries: Miguel Hernandez 4/2 Wendy Corbett - 5/3 C.W. & Carolyn Hibbs Dan Bourdon 4/7 Jack Wright - 5/10 will be celebrating their Ernie Meade 4/11 George Corbett - 5/15 50th Wedding Anniversary Denine Summer 4/11 Rhonda Corrigan - 5/15 on April 28th, 2012 Bob Bodek 4/12 David Summer - 5/22 Bob Sheller 4/20 Stephanie Sheller - 5/24 Al Spina 4/21 Ron (Pamela Roney) - 5/27 Glen Peters 4/26 Rusty Canfield 4/29 FUTURE DATES TO KEEP IN MIND (All club sponsored dates are highlighted in bold print) April 11 th : Our first Cruise for the Troops VFW in Downingtown, PA. (Flyer Attached) April 13th: Faulkner Cruise Night in West Chester, PA April 21st: Home Depot in Downingtown, PA will be celebrating "Community Day" starting at 10:00 am The kids had a great time last year face painting and doing crafts. Come out and enjoy yourself. April 28 th : Tom Oates is having a furniture consignment show and car show in the far parking lot. May 19 th : 2012 Walk for the Wounded will take place at Rose Tree Park, Media, PA. The purpose of this event is to recognize and raise funds for wounded soldiers. This is a family event with military displays, live music, ceremonies, great food, meeting some of our supported heros and the day culminates with a leisurely walk along the beautiful Rose Tree Park. June 17 th : 3pm to 6pm, Father s Day Cruise at the West Brandywine Township Park. At 6:30pm the The Fabulous Greaseband will perform. (Flyer Attached) CLASSIFIEDS If you have an item that you would like to sell or a specific item you are looking for you can submit it for the newsletter and we ll advertise it here! Jason O Fria at jason@tdcmotorclub.com to add your item to the classified section. YOUR AD HERE-Buy, Sell, Trade, Services, Want Ads Please submit via club or PO BOX Notary Public Service that comes to you: Joseph O Fria joe.ofria@gmail.com Design your own custom made NEON wall sign! All signs are hand crafted, and mounted to a PVC backing, which can be hung in your den or garage. This would make a great collectors piece for any Auto Enthusiast. Signs varyinsize and price due to the colors and artwork. Prices start around $ contact Bob Bodek at ( or call

5 Re-Cap *Mark your calendar Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Tom Oates Automotive in Chester Springs, Pa. 7:00pm Sponsors Hudson Rod and Competition, Gilbertsville PA T.E. Fabricating, West Chester PA Steve Giordanno Tom Snyder DeGrandis Automotive Center Rob DeGrandis Pennsylvania Promotions Inc, Lansdowne Tom Oates Automotive, Chester Springs, Joe O Fria Tom Oates Eagle Investment Advisors- Downingtown YEP Graphix Dave Summers- Morgan Phillips dsummers@eagleia.com mvphillips@gmail.com Centurion Motor Car BullDog Rod & Custom Dave Besselman WPAZ-Pottstown AM Radio Brian James Rob s Rod Shop - Downingtown Sales@RobsRodShop.com Think of our sponsors first when shopping for anything related to what they can provide. They support us, we should support them!...if you have a prospective sponsor, give them an application!

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