Newsletter. Dixie Vintage Antique Automobile Club. Saturday, March 3rd Krispy Kreme Cruise-in 8:00AM Noon, Hwy 31, Hoover, AL Jim Black,

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1 Founded Dixie Vintage Antique Automobile Club Newsletter A Non-Profit Alabama Corporation March 2018 Hoover, Alabama Hoover Krispy Kreme hosts Dixie Vintage Auto Club s first and third Saturday Cruise-In each month. Dixie Vintage Events Saturday, March 3rd Krispy Kreme Cruise-in 8:00AM Noon, Hwy 31, Hoover, AL Jim Black, Monday, March 5th Dixie Vintage Business Meeting 6:00PM, Customs Cafe 1845 Montgomery Hwy South Next to Dales Southern Saturday, March 17th Krispy Kreme Cruise-in 8:00AM Noon, Hwy 31, Hoover, AL Jim Black, Saturday, April 14th Dixie Vintage Oak Mnt. Car Show Registration $25.00 Trophies, Prizes, Food Trucks, Amazing location Joe Alfano Gary Adams Co-Chairman

2 New Process for Ordering Name Tags Dixie Vintage President Jim Black has streamlined the process for ordering name tags. This new process will expedite the delivery of your nametag to your home. The order form will be available in the tent at Krispy Kreme Cruise-ins. The member needing a name tag will complete the order form and mail it with payment to Crown Trophy. The finished name tag will be mailed to you. We encourage each of our members to own and wear a Dixie Vintage Car Club name tag. We really do want to get to know you. The cost of the name tag is $ Dixie Vintage Antique Automobile Club The Dixie Vintage Antique Automobile Club Newsletter is published monthly by Dixie Vintage Antique Automobile Club, Inc., a non-profit Alabama Corporation. The purpose of this Club is to promote interest in restoring and preserving antique, classic, and special interest old cars; and to provide a social club for members and their families of mutual interest to all. Monthly meetings and activities are conducted in a variety of locations. We encourage membership from other automobile clubs and orphan marquees. The only requirement to become a member of Dixie Vintage Antique Automobile Club, Inc. is an interest in the history and preservation of automobiles Board of Directors Bill Cooch, Chairman Gary Adams Jim Ketchersid Jim Likis Newsletter Editor Do you have a classic car story? Are you working on a restoration project? Please let me know David Bell Cell: or david.allan.bell@gmail.com New Car Members Ralph Neely 1969 Mercedes Benz 280 SL 1995 Jaguar XJS 2017 Officers President Jim Black jblack2141@bellsouth.net First Vice President Dale Baker dalebaker100@att.net Second Vice President John Krauser jekbest@aol.com Treasurer Jim Likis Eagle Point Drive Birmingham, AL Activity Director Steve Owen necexpert@aol.com Marketing Director Joe Alfano alfanojm4@bellsouth.net Chaplin Ed Keller ekeller@dixiecrane.com Newsletter Editor David Bell david.allan.bell@gmail.com Membership Mike Likis mlikis@mayerelectric.com Webmaster Gary Adams gadams2@bellsouth.net

3 DIXIE VINTAGE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE This is a reminder to all Dixie Vintage members that your annual dues for 2018 are due now. Annual dues are $ Please make your check payable to Dixie Vintage and mail it to the following: Jim Likis, 4572 Eagle Point Drive, Birmingham, AL

4 31 st ALL PONTIAC/OAKLAND/GMC SHOW Saturday, May 19 th, 2018 Presented by the Alabama Chapter of POCI Sportsman Lake Park 1544 Sportsman Lake Park Road, NW Cullman, Alabama Trophies Goody Bags Music 50/50 drawing Door Prizes Food by Heart of Dixie GTOAA - Donations Welcome Vendors Welcome Entry Fee $20 Registration 9:00 am until 11:00 am Voting 11:00 am until Noon More Information: Dennis Philo Johnny Mickle Peggy Cox Directions to Show: Take I-65 North to Exit 310. Go East on Highway 157. Turn Right onto Highway 31 South. Go to the first red light and turn right. The road dead ends at the Sportsman Lake Park. Follow the signs to the Show Site 4

5 Coosa Mart 3560 Pelham Parkway Just what your vehicle needs! 5

6 Joseph J. Alfano, age 85 of Vestavia, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, Joe was born on February 29th, 1932, and is survived by: Antionette Gagliano Alfano, his wife of sixty-two years; his daughter Maria Alfano Lilly (Shane); sons John Alfano, Joe Alfano (Joanie), and Chris Alfano (Heather); grandchildren Leigh Anne, Anna, Joseph, Christopher, Alyssa, Lena, and Isabella; his sisters Rene Alfano Premier and Mary Jo Alfano Huffstuttler. Joe retired at age 55 from the family business, Alfano Grocery in North Birmingham. He spent his retirement attending daily mass, working on his award -winning vintage 1955 Buick, and most importantly spending every moment he could with the love of his life Antoinette and their grandchildren. Affectionately known as "Junior", a nickname given to him by his siblings, Joe lost his father John Alfano at a young age in This added to his core value of devotion to family. He was an amazing father, always leading by example with his tireless work ethic and devotion to the Catholic Church. He taught us all how to be a loving, caring, responsible, and honest husband, father, son, brother, and friend. We will miss him always. 6

7 One Stop Shop Hot Rods, Street Rods, Muscle Cars All Upgrades Brakes, Suspension, Electrical, LS Swaps, Custom Wheels Full Body Shop & Custom Paint Air Brush Work Interior Work Full Builds to Flat Tires we do it All Retired Rides LLC 135 Corporate Way Pelham,AL Owners Greg & Sandy Tope Walco Transport is a built-for-purpose logistic company that specializes in enclosed auto transport. Enclosed auto transport is a preferred method for exotic, luxury, classic or custom vehicles, but can be used for any and all vehicles. It offers added protection and safety from any road hazards, dust, debris, and all weather elements. We can be reached at or Bobby s Corvettes Bobby Allen

8 Founded 1959 Dixie Vintage Antique Automobile Club, Inc. 302 Panther Trail Pelham, AL A Non-Profit Organization Founded