REBELS AUTO CLUB NEWSLETTER

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1 REBELS AUTO CLUB NEWSLETTER MAY 2015 Happy May Rebels, President s Message Well its show season, and as I look at the car council book, there are car shows every weekend for the next 4 months. These events are what car people enjoy. We get asked a lot to help out at other show events, whether it be nursing homes, charity events, or other car shows. It is always fun helping out with these shows. But it does take lots of time and manpower. So I ask all of the rebels out there, please volunteer at these events. We need everyone s help, not just a few. Don t forget that our show is at the end of June and we still need help. I NEED JUDGES! If your name is not on a list, please contact me. I will be going down the roster! I am also still looking for help with Tour Nebraska. It was voted on that we would be the host club, but I had to outsource from another club 4 people but I still need 2 more. Those two shifts are on Sunday June 7 th at 3:15 directing traffic to Speedway Motors. For helping, you will get into the party on Saturday and then into the ice cream social on Sunday at Speedway as well as a tour of the museum. I am looking forward to a fun summer with all my rebel friends!! Your Prezz, Mike cards & flowers Anyone who knows of a Rebels member who should have a card sent or someone in the hospital or flowers for a funeral, Contact Carol Danielson Club Officers: NEXT MEETING May 27 President: Mike Brown mikebrown27@gmail.com V.P.: Sandy Francisco gsfran68@gmail.com Secretary: Margaret Otley lo25307@windstream.net Treasurer: Jana Pillsworth-Wood jana.pillsworthwood@gmail.com Coordinator: Gary Weyers gweyers@neb.rr.com Pizza Ranch 8420 Lexington Avenue Dinner 6-7, Meeting at 7:30pm Newsletter Editor: Tracee Bougger 2702 South Street Lincoln, NE traceejean@yahoo.com PH: Large: Jim Jensen usptausptr@aol.com Alan Christman achristman0372@yahoo.com

2 Meeting Minutes April 2015 Meeting, April 29 th at The One Eyed Dog Saloon. The meeting was called to order by President Mike Brown at 7:30pm. Mike asked if there were any new members or guests. There were two guests in attendance. Frank and Cindy were at the meeting representing NRCA and Tour Nebraska. The annual Drive It award was presented to Boyd and Sandy Ready. Congratulations Boyd and Sandy! The Vice President s report was given by Sandy Francisco. Sandy reported that the May board meeting will be May 5 th 7pm at Jim Jensen s home. Please RSVP to Jim if you are attending and bring a side and BYOB. The last car show meeting will be May 17 th 4pm at The Eatery. The May general meeting will be May 27 th at the Pizza Ranch, 7:30pm. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the Vice President s report. Margaret Otley gave the Secretary s report. The newsletter deadline is May 4 th, please get any photos or articles to Tracee by that date. Ladies night will be May 20 th tentatively at the Texas T Bone, an will be sent out if that changes. Margaret asked if everyone received their newsletter and if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the March meeting. There were none and a motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the March minutes and the Secretary s report. Treasurer s report was given by Jana Wood. Jana said that income for the month was from car show registrations, membership renewals. Expenses included the trophies, Constant Contact, office supplies and filing the non profit report. She also said that there were two cancellations for newsletter advertising so if anyone would like to advertise in the newsletter the cost is $40 for members, $50 for non members. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the Treasurer s report. The Coordinator s report was given by Gary Weyers. May 2 nd is the Ashland car show, also Round The Bend is having a fund raiser and there will be a free show and shine. May 12 th is the VA Show and Shine, May 14 th Lancaster Manor show and shine, a sign up sheet is being passed around. It will be from 10 am to noon. May 16 th is the Berean Church car show, Gary has fliers. May 17 th Show and shine at Don & Millies 84 th and O St. All participants receive a coupon for 50% off on the next visit and 20% of sales will be given to the Rebel s. May 24 th -25 th NRSA spring nationals, they are asking for volunteers for the gate only, 7 am -7pm. June 5-7 th Tour Nebraska, corner spotters are still needed. One more volunteer is needed for Saturday, Sunday 3 more are needed. Two are needed at Speedway as the cars arrive at 2:15pm. Speedway is providing ice cream and popcorn. See Gary or Mike if you can help. Registration for Tour Nebraska will be at 5pm, North Sam s parking lot. June 7 th is the Dare to Share Waverly car show, June 18 th Tabitha show and shine 2-5pm, June 20 th Savannah Pines 10-2pm.Tire Rack Spring Nationals June st SAE Formula Racing, more information to came later. June 27 th the Goodguys will be in the Hay Market. July 11 th there will be a rally at Air Park funding cancer foundation. The cost for pre registration is $80, day of $95. Inlcudes lunch and insurance. May 15 th is the deadline to registration for Tour Nebraska. New business: Sandy Francisco said there is a BACA fundraiser May 16 th. Old Business: Mike asked all members to sign up for the Rebel s car show. We will be getting some volunteers from the Nifty Fifties. Jim Holstein reported on the Gary Kuck event. All tickets were sold, Jim has a few remaining t shirts for $10 See Jim if you re interested. Jim also passed around a card for his son who is battling lymphoma. Craig Foster trivia for this month was on car doors. He requested suggestions for future months trivia as he s running out of ideas. The meeting was adjourned at 8:06pm.

3 May Meeting Dates for Rebels Auto Club Happy Spring! Board Meeting Notice date change. Tuesday May 12 th is the Veteran s Show & Shine Date: Tuesday, May 5 th Time: 6:00 pm Place: Jim Jensen s Deck Address: 5701 South 30 th Please join us for a spring evening outside. Jim plans to cook hamburgers so please bring a side dish to go with dinner. BYOB if you like. Tea and water served. Board meetings start at 7:00 pm. Car show meeting Date: Sunday, May 17th Time: 4:00 pm Place: The Eatery Address: 2548 South 48 th This is the final meeting before we meet at Pioneers Park in June. All questions or concerns will be answered at this time. All committee chairs are asked to attend. If you cannot attend but have questions contact Craig Foster at Rebel Car Show flyers: would any club member attending another car show between May 2nd and June 21st be willing to pass out our flyers at that show. Contact Craig and I'll get flyers to you. Car Show trophies: We still need to sell about 15 classes of trophies If you know of a business or a club member can purchase them for $100.00/class(set of three). The face plate will have the name of the business or person as official sponsor. Contact Craig Club meeting Date: Wednesday May, 27th Time: 7:30 pm Place: Pizza Ranch Address: 8420 Lexington Avenue This was a very packed place for our meeting in January because of several extra guests. The staff was very glad to have us and great to work with so I decided to give it another try. The food is fun and atmosphere lively. The Steak Pizza was my favorite, give it a try. Proud to be a Rebel, Sandy Francisco A Street Auto is now giving all Rebel club members a discount on cash only purchases at both locations in Lincoln. Let the counter person know you are a Rebels member Jaguar Convertible ZJS 2+2 Red Clear Nebraska title. Good shape. Ready for summer fun! $7,500. Mr. Rod

4 It is that time of the year and there are a lot of events happening now to keep you busy if you want. On Tuesday May 12 th is the VA Hospital Show and Shine located south of 70 th and O streets starting at 5:00pm until 8:00pm. On Thursday May 14 th there is a show and shine at Lancaster Manor located at 1001 South St from 10:00am until 12:00 pm. On Saturday May 16 th is the Berean Car Show located at 70 th and Highway 2 in Lincoln with registration 8:30am to 11:00am. This car show is the show that Tom Dingwell and I are involved in helping put on. This show is to benefit our car ministry. Don and Millie s on 82 nd and O St would like to try and have another Show and Shine on Sunday May 17 th starting a 5:00pm. When you bring your car in you get a coupon for a free meal with the purchase of another on your next visit. Also when you mention you there for the Rebels Club 20% of the receipt comes back to the Rebels Club. On Thursday May 21 st through Sunday May 24 th is the NRSCCA Tire Rack Spring National (cone races). I am still looking for a few more volunteers to work the gate admissions. The hours I have left to cover are on Saturday May 23 rd from 12:00pm to 7:00pm and Sunday May 24 th 7:00am to 9:00am and 12:00pm to 4:00pm. A person does not have to work all of the hours that is listed, it can be split up. If you can work any of these hours call me at (402) Starting on Friday June 5 th through Sunday June 7 th is the NRCA Tour Nebraska. On Friday is the registration out at Culvers on north 27 th. On Saturday and Sunday are the 300 mile tours. Also on Sunday June 7 th is the Dare to Share Car Show in Waverly at the High School with registration starting at 9:00am. This show benefits their Back Pack program. On Saturday June 13 th there is a car show in Palmyra at their High School from 10:00am to 2:00pm. This show is to benefit their playground project. The next two events want an idea of how many cars to expect. On Thursday June 18 th Tabitha Health Care located at 47 th and Randolph streets is having a Show and Shine from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. On Saturday June 20 th is the Savannah Pines Show and Shine located at 3900 Pine Lake Rd from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Call me at (402) if can participate in either of these events. On Thursday June 18 th through Sunday June21st is the SAE Formula Race. I have no other information at this time but I will be looking for volunteers to help out with this event. I should have more information at the next meeting. A big event coming to Lincoln on Saturday June 27 th is the Goodguys Rod and Custom Car Show located in the Haymarket area. Don t forget the Rebels car show is on Sunday June 28 th and we can still use more volunteers to sign up to help make this show a success. TROPHY ASSEMBLY Mark your calendars for May 29, the date for trophy assembly for our car show. Jana and Dustin Wood will be hosting it at their house/garage. Time and address will be announced at our regular meeting. Hope to see you there!

5 May 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Board Meeting Don & Millies VA Show Lancaster Manor and Shine Show & Shine BACA Poker Run 17 Show & Shine Ladies Night NRSCCA Tire Rack Spring National Car Show Meeting (cone races) Berean Show Cone Races 31 Club Meeting Trophy Assembly NRCA Tour Nebraska JUST CRUISE. TUESDAYS CULVER S 14TH Street & Old Cheney Road, Lincoln. May through October FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Cruis n classics Night at Don & Millie s, 5200 S 56th ST, Lincoln, 4-8 pm, January November FRIDAYS Culver s North 27th ST, Lincoln. May through October FRIDAYS WalMart, 8700 Andermatt Drive, Lincoln. Starting in May. SATURDAYS Car & Bike night at Woodees, 2001 West O ST April October THIRD SUNDAY Don & Millies 82nd & O

6 by Jim Jensen THIS MONTH WE HIGHLIGHT OUR REBELS MEMBERS ROGER AND PAT SCHWAB In the Spring of 1976 Pat and I were looking to buy a new Laguna. We didn't like any of the colors Duteaus had to offer. We started to walk out when the salesman said he would make us a deal on the Caprice on the show room floor. We must of walked past it without seeing it on our way to look at the Lagunas. We went back and WOW did we like it. The Caprice was metallic lime green, with a white Landeau roof, white interior, green hub caps, fender skirts and am radio. The next day I was working my second job and came home later than normal. Pat said to hurry up that Duteaus had the car off the show room floor for us to drive. After driving it, I knew I wanted it. Pat's step father knew the salesman and tried to get more off the price, but he said that was it. When we picked up the car it was raining and I hated to drive it out but I did. When I drove in the garage I hit a broom which hit a chair hanging on the wall which came down and put a dent in the hood. OUCH!!!! Was I mad! I wasn't used to the extended bumper. Through the years we enjoyed it and later started to show the car with fellow member Bob Andrews. I've had the rust taken out of the top, renewed the vinyl top and painted the hood, top and trunk. Had the drivers seat renewed and new carpet. Don Kringle put vinyl around the back side windows to replace the chrome ones which I couldn't get anymore. Turned out great and looks good. Put in a AM/FM radio to fit the dash. Got tired of listening talk radio going to car shows. I've had a person tell me the color green of my car bounces off mine onto his car when taking pictures and another person told me we'll find out who Superman is when he drops dead going by my car. Pat and Roger Schwab Footnote to Roger and Pat s car from Jim Jensen. I kid Roger about this car but in truth this really a fine looking car. Roger and Pat made a great decision in buying this car as everywhere it goes it s the one of the highlights of a car show. I call it the green machine. Roger and Pat have become great friends. Our next trip together is Bee, Nebraska. This is a show and shine with lots of homemade chicken.

7 How many styles of doors can be used on vehicles? 7 Can you name them? Conventional or regular door that has hinges on the front facing edge. Suicide doors has hinges on trailing edge. What other name was used? Kidnapper doors Scissor doors rotate vertically upward and are hinged near the end of the windshield (A-pillar) Butterfly doors are similar to scissor doors but move both vertically and outward. Gull-wing doors are hinged at the upper edge and the roof. Sliding doors are hung on a track and move both vertically or horizontally. Canopy doors sit on top of the vehicle and can be hinged from front, side or back edge. Rarely used on production cars mostly on Lemans type endurance race cars. Is he lonesome Or just blind This guy who drives So close behind They missed the turn Car was whizz n Fault was Her n Funeral His n The Cannibals Took just one view And said he looks Too nice to stew Within this Vale Of Toil and Sin Your head grows bald But not your chin use

8 Rod Phelps, Jerry and Becky Hutchinson, Johnny, Goldie and G'onne Nun, Bob Andrews, Roger Schwab and Sandy and Boyd Ready attended the car show and anniversary celebration held in Bradshaw Nebraska to honor Marilyn and Dale Ratzlaff. A meal of pulled pork, chips, beans and cake was served to all of the participants as well as dash plaques to the first 75 entries Ready s Honored Cindy Wimmer attended the April club meeting representing NRCA and Tour Nebraska. She, along with Mr. Rod, presented the Nebraska Rod and Custom Association s annual Drive It Award to Boyd and Sandy Ready for their promotion of classic vehicles. The award is given to people who help drive the sport and who also drive their vehicles. Congratulations Boyd and Sandy!

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