December 2017 Oldsmobile in camouflage!

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1 Archway Olds Club News Oldsmobile in camouflage!

2 Welcome to Year s End! There is no Archway meeting in December Table of Contents Club News Page 1 Presidents Message Pages 2 3 Meeting Minutes Page 4 For Sales Page 5 Meeting Minutes Page 6 Trivia Night Flyer Page 7 Club Mailing Address: Archway Olds Club P.O. Box 789 Imperial, MO Officers President ( ) Gene Bossaller 4062 Marseille Drive St. Louis, MO Vice-President ( ) Bruce Stocker 492 Bluff Drive St. Louis, MO Secretary ( ) Steve Wilson Matt Heselbarth Treasurer ( ) Don Oehlert 5836 Runny Mede Place Imperial, MO Newsletter Editor ( ) Kevin Beutelmann Club ArchwayOldsClub@aol.com Club Website: The Club News HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE ARCHWAY CLUB We wish you and your family a very happy and safe Holiday Season! We hope that you have time to spend with loved ones and your Oldsmobile at the end of 2017! Please remember to take care of your Oldsmobiles this holiday season! NOVEMBER MEETING MINUTES President Gene Bossaller called the November 2017 Archway Olds Meeting to order 7:15 pm at the Sports Café in Bridgeton, November 14th, No guests were present at the meeting. Butch Kassing acquired an 02 Saturn and an 05 Pontiac. Bruce Stocker got a Kelly Bardle got a Red 70 W original survivor. Steve and Mary Wilson acquired Ed and Gerry Davis 2003 Final 500 Aurora. New member, Frank Miller was in attendance. He has a 71 Cutlass he has owned since new. The club recognized, thanked and applauded the members in attendance who are veterans. OLD BUSINESS The club had a busy October. We had 6 members display cars at the Missouri Baptist Car Show for the benefit of the United Way on October 7th. The Archway Olds Club picnic had 27 members in attendance at Faust Park. Thanks to Kevin Beutleman and Mike Myers for grilling. It was a good time. We had 16 cars and 20 members attend the Knights of Columbus Show at Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia IL on October 14th, where the Archway Olds Club won the $75 club participation award. Members attending decided to donate the $75 back. Steve Wilson thanks the club on behalf of the Knights of Columbus. The Archway Olds Club had 10 cars on display at the Save the Water Tower car show in Millstadt, IL on October 21st. Larry Sybert won best of class with his 88 Red Trofeo. cont. on page 4 1

3 President s Message Good Day all, hope you had a relaxing, enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday with your families. As I mention every year at this time of Holiday celebration it's all about your families and friends. Take the time to enjoy your family and freinds. During the meeting I took some time to recollect this past year as our car club activities. Here are the 2017 Reflections. 1) Friday February 24th the Classic Car Trivia Night. Janet Bardle assembled a gift tool box for give away for the Children Cancer Society benefit table. 2) Early April the club had 16 cars display for the cover and center fold for the May edition JWO Salute to First Responders edition. That was a pleasure to gather for this worthy cause with the first responders. 3) Sunday April 16th Horseless Carriage Club Concourse DeElegance Easter car show as we had 11 cars display. 4) Saturday May 6th we gathered for the 1st Frisco Hill Auto Body spring car show. 5) Saturday June 10th Kirkwood Route 66 Cars and Guitars event. We had 13 cars display and 17 members eat dinner together. 6) Friday through Sunday June 15th-17th Oldsmobile Homecoming in Lansing Michigan, a 1100 mile trip, with 27 members attending. 7) July 18th through 23rd OCA Nationals at Albuquerque New Mexico. We had 28 members attend. 8) Saturday August 5th Memories on Main Street Car Show. We had 50 members volunteer this day for the good of the club. Thank you again who volunteered. 9) Monday August 12th the Total Eclipes of the Sun at Don and Donna's home. Plus lunch. A one of a kind event. 10) Saturday August 19th Overstreet House of Cars tour. 11) Saturday September 16th Rods on the River Car Show at the Polstar Marina. 12) Sunday September 17th Shriners Benefit Car Show. We had 18 volunteers work this day for the benefit of Shriner's Children charity. 13) Sunday September 24th All Oldsmobile Fun Show 14) Saturday October 7th Missouri Baptist Hospital Car Show for the benefit of the St. Louis United Way. President s message cont. next page 2

4 President s Message (cont. from previous page) 15) Sunday October 8th Archway Olds Club annual Picnic at Faust Park. 16) Saturday October 14th Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Church Car Show as we had 16 cars registered and 20 members attend. We won club participation at this event. 17) Saturday October 21st Save the Water Tower Car Show we had 10 cars registered. 18) Sunday December 10th our 2017 Christmas Brunch at Andrea's South. Hope you registered. 18 events this year for the Archway Club. Many events had 20 or more attend and that is saying something about this car club. A very active car group. Thank you all for your continued participation Archway Club Officers and volunteers have stayed in place with Butch stepping up to be the Memories on Main Street Head Judge for All officers and other club duties volunteers all stayed in place. Thank all of you for your continued support for the benefit of our club. It was decided at the last meeting that the members wish to stay at the same picnic location for 2018 so we will be having our annual club picnic at Faust Park again. It is time for the collection of 2018 Club renewals. Please look for the 2018 Club renewal application in this newsletter. Please fill out the renewal sheet completely and mail into the club post office in Imperial asap. Also keep an eye out for your OCA renewal date so you are not dropped from the national club OCA Club Officers will be voted for very soon so keep attention to the nominees available for your club president and South Central Zone Director and Great Lakes Zone Director in your JWO magazine and vote. Welcome new member Frank Miller who has kept his originally purchased 1971 Cutlass. How many can say that? Upcoming events, 1) It's a Gas Swap Meet Saturday February 10th Lebanon, MO. 2) Sunday February 11 Belle-Clair Automotive Swap Meet Belle-Clair Fairgrounds. 3) Saturday February 17th Classic Car Trivia Night at Moolah Shrine Fee fee Road. Hope everyone has an enjoyable holiday season and relax and enjoy your family and friends at this time of year. GENE 3

5 Oldsmobile Internet Links (OCA homepage) (our website) (Pre- 66 Oldsmobile Org.) (Hurst/Olds Club) (455 SX Oldsmobile Org.) (Oldsmobiles for sale) (Toro Info.) MEMBER BIRTHDAYS 2 Kevin Headler 3 Jan Malone 4 Tim Kramer 5 Elmer Sterthman 5 Randy Bardle 5 Jim McGuire 8 Barb Knudsen 10 David Smith 11 Richard Steed 13 Bob Habermehl 15 Ken Keune 17 Thelma Palmberger 18 Ray Baker 18 George Ball 18 Janet Bardle MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 3 Kathy & Doc Albers 6 Robin and Kevin Meyer 21 Mr. & Mrs. Gerald La Faire NOVEMBER MEETING MINUTES (CONT. FROM PAGE 1) Last Call made for 2018 Archway Olds Calendars. Please see Gerald. $20 each COD. NEW BUSINESS The Archway Olds Club Brunch is being held Sunday December 10th, 2017 at Andre s Banquet Center at 4254 Telegraph Road, Oakville, MO Registration forms with payment must be into Don Oehlert by November 15th, that is tomorrow. Register tonight at the meeting if you haven t registered yet. A discussion was opened for ideas for the 2018 Archway Club Picnic location since our favorite location Greensfelder in Creve Couer Park has already been reserved again. Many ideas were discussed. Don Oehlert moved to go back to Faust Park, Do Audrain 2nd the motion, motion passed. The 2017 Archway Olds Club Season Rememberance was done by President Bossaller. 1. First was the Classis Car Trivia Night on Friday February 24th. We filled two tables and Janet Bardle made a cool toolbox full of items for a trivia give away to support the Children s Cancer Society. 2. The Archway Olds club had 11 members display and the Horseless Carriage Club Concourse DE Elegance Easter Car Show on Sunday, April 16th. Larry Seibert hosted the Oldsmobile Road Show table. 3. We gathered at Frisco Hill Auto Body s 1st car show on Saturday, May 6th. 4. Seventeen members with 13 cars displayed at the Kirkwood Route 66 Cars and Guitars show on Saturday, June 10th and all 17 had dinner at PJ s Tavern together. 5. Twenty-Seven members traveled an 1100 mile round trip to Lansing Michigan to attend the Oldsmobile Homecoming event Friday through Sunday, June 16th-18th. Jerry Wilson was at the entrance to greet everyone. 6. Twenty-Eight members traveled to Albuquerque, New Mexico for the OCA Nationals, July 18th 23rd. 7. Fifty members volunteered for the Memories on Main Street show in Troy Mo on Saturday, August 5th. The show was another success and had 280 entries. 8. We attended the Overstreet House of Cars tour on Saturday, August 19h 9. The Total Eclipse of the Sun viewing at Don and Donna Oehlert s home was on August 21st with dinner afterwards. This was a one of a kind event! (continued on page 5) 4

6 For Sales/Wanted FOR SALE: 1976 Oldsmobile, Omega Coupe, 260 V-8, 2 BBL, turbo-hydramatic, Gray, paint, Red flr. Mats, bench seats, carpet & door panelscalifornia vehicle, second owner.will supply further data to all interested parties including photo s.must sale or I'll have to donate to the NRA. Price is open. Looking for someone who will enjoy the vehicle. Contact: Tanciar50@gmail.com FOR SALE: 1994 Honda Civic 4 door, 300,xxx mi., new timing belt, water pump, tune-up, gets 28 mpg., $1,000 firm Contact Charles FOR SALE: Set of new standard leaf springs (w/bushings) for 56 Oldsmobile. I think they will fit Olds. $ for set; Contact> Contact Randy FOR SALE: 1955 Olds Rocket door miles no rust. Factory 324 ps,pb. Contact Steve FOR SALE: core support blasted painted Sport wheel driver and hub $ drivers door complete with glass, handle and mirror $ Contact Brian FOR SALE: 67 Cutlass convertible, dark green, black interior PS PB factory air, rallye wheels, 80k miles Contact Pat Nassif at FOR SALE: 1954 Olds 324 ci, complete motor w/all accessories & hydromatic transmission. The mileage on the car shows 32,000. Good oil pressure. Cranking it over the compression was poor. Assuming the rings are stuck as it has sat for 25 years Bill at Contact Bill at NOVEMBER MEETING MINUTES (CONT. FROM PAGE 4) 10. Members attended the Rods on the River show at Polstar Marine on Saturday, September 16th. 11. Eighteen members volunteered and worked on Sunday, September 17th at the Gateway Buick Shriners Benefit Car Show. Thank you volunteers. 12. The Archway Olds Club Fun Show was held on Sunday, September 24th and included a one of a kind factory modified Bravada brought from Arkansas and several displays from Texas. 13. We had 6 cars display on Saturday, October 7th at the Missouri Baptist Car Show to benefit United Way of St. Louis. 14. Thirty-six members attended the Archway Oldsmobile Club Picnic on Sunday, October 8th. Thanks to Kevin Buetleman and Mike Myers for hosting the event. 15. Twenty members with 16 cars displayed at the Knights of Columbus Show at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday, October 14th. The club won the most participating $75 award and the members decided to give the award back to the Knights of Columbus. 16. The club had 10 cars display at the Save the Water Tower in Millstadt, IL on Saturday, October 21st. If there had been a club participation award, we d have won it. Cont. next page 17. Coming up is the clubs 2017 Christmas Brunch in South County on Sunday, December 10th. A total of 17 events in 2017! 5

7 Kevin Beutelmann brought up the suggestion on club name tags for newer members. See Larry Syberg to order your name tag. They are around $5.00 depending on how many are ordered. Shipping makes a difference on cost. Nominations for 2018 club officers were opened. Rick Clemons nominated Gene Bossaller for President. There were no other nominations. Gene accepted. President Bossaller asked for nominations for other offices and none were nominated so each of the current officers were asked to retain their offices and are as follows: Vice President- Bruce Stocker Secretary- Steve Wilson and Matt Heselbarth co-host Treasurer- Don Oehlert News Letter Editor- Kevin Beulteman Trophy and Plaque Organizer-Larry Sybert Troy Car Show Organizer- NEED A NOMINEE Correspondence Support- Gerry Davis Troy Car Show Judging Rangler- Charlie Hutchinson Club Guidance and Club Support- Barb Knudsen Web Master- Mike Weidemier Troy Car Show Tabulator- Jerry Wilson Club Liason- Randy Bardle Club Historian- John Palmberger Club Historian Papers Storage- Bruce Stocker Club Greeter- Dave Smith Club Officers Nominations- Jerry Wilson Club Photographer- Gerald Burns Club Morning Donut Support- Gerald Burns Morning Coffee Support- Larry Syberg Club Car Event Flier Support- Shannon Olson Troy Car Show Head Judge- Butch Kassing Troy Car Show Registration- Barb Knudsen, Alice Hutchinson, Katie Hutchinson and Geri Davis Archway Picnic Organizers- Kevin Buetleman and Mike Myers Club Face Book and Twitter Support- Dan Miller Music/Entertainment Support- Sherry and Bob Habermehl NEW: Club Seamstress- Donna Oehlert THINGS FOR SALE Bob Habermehl knows of a 67 Olds Cutlass convertible for 13K and a Black 85 Cutlass Supreme for $2500 is. Rick and Cathy Clemons has their 35 Olds for sale and is looking for a 65 Cutlass convertible. Rich Carlson s wife s 1999 White Cutlass is for sale for $1500 Randy Bardle is looking for a Cutlass for a give-away. Fred Hutchinson moved to close the meeting, Kevin Buetleman 2nd the motion, meeting adjourned at 8:05pm. Jerry Wilson won the 50/50, Donna Sherrill won the $10.00 second prize. Good food, drink, service and comradery was enjoyed by everyone. Rocket on! 6

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