REBELS AUTO CLUB NEWSLETTER

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1 REBELS AUTO CLUB NEWSLETTER August, 2018 CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS GENERAL MEETING: Wednesday, August 29 HY-VEE 1601 North 84th Street Dinner 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Meeting at 7:30 pm EXECUTIVE MEETING: Tuesday, August 14 The Eatery 2548 South 48th Street Dinner 6:00 pm, Meeting at 7:00 pm LADIES NIGHT: Wednesday, August 15 Cici s Pizza 5100 North 27th Street, Suite A-8 Meeting and Dinner at 6:00 pm NEWSLETTER & ELETTER (Note: Newsletter content due by last day of each month) Coordinator: Gary Willey Phone: (402) gary@garywilley.com CLUB OFFICERS President: Steve Lewis... (402) steveshotrodheaven@yahoo.com Vice Pres: Jim McNeil..... (402) jlmcneilco@gmail.com Secretary: Margaret Otley.. (402) lo25307@windstream.net Treasurer: Jana Pillsworth-Wood. (402) jana.pillsworthwood@gmail.com Coordinator: Gary Weyers.,,,. (402) gweyers@neb.rr.com At Large: Leslie Simons... (402) simonstrking@windstream.net At Large: Lydell Otley... (402) mroatsz-28@hotmail.com PRESIDENT S GARAGE Hello My REBELS Family, and welcome to this months President's Garage! We had another great turn out at the July Meeting, I love seeing a Full House! There's so many Car Shows going on this time of year. Many of you are hitting a lot of the shows, and even bringing home some Trophies too. Our own beloved REBEL in training Claire Shotsman, is acquiring quite the collection of trophies lately. She took home a Second Place at the Shriner's Car Show in Roca. I'm looking forward to a great year in getting our REBEL s Auto Club name out and attracting some new members, so we can give back to our community even more. Dean and Sharon Shotsman, have already began getting donations for next years Car Show. As I said in the July Meeting, I want to see the club, have an actual Car Show Committee that would consist of at least 5 to 6 people that can help with the planning and everything that's involved with next year's show. That way all of the work doesn't fall on a single person's shoulders, like the old saying, "Many Hands Make Light Work". I would like next years show to be even bigger and better than ever before, with things that will set us apart from all the other shows, so people will say, "Now that's the Car Show you don't want to miss". I hope everyone has a great day, and I look forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting. Steve Lewis, President REBELS Auto Club

2 Hello REBELS! Here is a quick recap of Club Meetings for August: VICE PRESIDENT REPORT EXECUTIVE MEETING: Tuesday, August 14 at The Eatery on South 84th LADIES NIGHT: Wednesday, August 15 at Cici s Pizza on North 27th GENERAL MEETING: Wednesday, August 29 at HY-VEE on North 84th. The SCCA Nationals (Cone Races) are September 3 through 10. The REBELS need all the help we can get. Remember, SCCA is one of our biggest events. Do you know anyone that can help chase cones during this event? If so, call Gary Weyers on his cell at (402) , or at home at (402) Anyone can help; they DO NOT have to be a Member, nor are they required to join the Club to help. Shifts are only 4 hours. How many people can you come up with to help out? Wives, neighbors, someone from work, your church? Call Gary! Now for the fun part! SCCA has invited everyone from the REBELS to attend a GIANT party on September 6, starting at 5:00 PM. There will be a live band and plenty of food and adult beverages. Bring the kids, grandkids, wife, girl friend, neighbor etc. Rides in an SCCA car will be available as time allows. Only requirement is to wear your REBELS shirt. If you don t HAVE a REBELS shirt, call me at (402) , and we will arrange for you to have a shirt. On Friday August 3rd and 4th, the Street Rodder Magazine Tour was in Lincoln for the 10th year in a row. They showed cars at Culvers on Friday night and again on Saturday at Speedway s Cars and Coffee event. Many thanks to Doug Weber and Gary Weyers for all their help. Clay Smith, CEO of Speedway Motors, was there and personally thanked the REBELS Auto Club for helping out with parking and serving coffee and donuts. Shawn s car? Still not quite ready, but this week we run the gas and oil lines, finish the wiring and install gauges. Should be ready in plenty of time for SCCA in September (LOL). Jim McNeil, Vice President REBELS Auto Club REBELS CAR OF THE MONTH Jim and Wanda Holstein s 1966 Buick Riviera Jim and Wanda have been REBELS members since They bought the Riviera in 2012 from a gentleman in Wisconsin who said he was the second owner. The original owner purchased the car in Detroit. He was also the owner of an upholstery shop and completely re-did the interior. The engine is the original 425 V8 engine, which Jim overhauled in The was know as the last of the Nail Heads (for the unusual vertical alignment of its small-sized valves). After Jim bought the car, he found a long chrome strip in the trunk, which turned out to be for a hood on 1957 Riviera. That led Jim to believe that the hood had been replaced at one time. But, other than the hood and the upholstery, the car is stock. Jim and Wanda show their Riviera often at local shows, and just completed the 500 mile Tour of Nebraska event in June. REBELS REMINDER Be sure and save your Pop Top Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Help support the Ronald McDonald House of Lincoln by collecting those little tabs you pull to open soda, soup or other aluminum cans. Bring your Pop Tops to the next meeting, and give to Margaret or Lydell Otley. HELP MAINTAIN THIS REBELS TRADITION! 2

3 REBELS MEETING MINUTES General Meeting Minutes July 25 th, 2018 at Trackside Bar & Grill The meeting was called to order at 7pm by President Steve Lewis. Steve wished Dustin Wood a happy birthday. Steve read a report from Jim Jensen who was unable to attend the meeting. He thanked Doug Weber and Don Shea for all their work with door prizes. Jim thought the A,B, C door prize give away worked very well. He has sent a thank you out to all sponsors, and also thanked all who volunteered at the show. He said judging went well and Lolo s were pleased and hope to be back next year. Pioneers Park for the 2019 show has been reserved. The DJ did have some speaker issues. 139 cars were at the show. This compares to 128 for President Steve Lewis asked if there were any new members. Tom Dingwell introduced Daniel Bowden he has an 05 Mustang. Jim McNeil introduced Dave and Candy Johnson. Jim McNeil gave the Vice President s report. Jim said that Street Rodder Magazine will have 50 cars on tour from California at the North 27 th Culver s on Friday evening. 6pm-8:30pm. They will also be at Coffee and Cars on Saturday morning at Speedway. Sunday the SCCA will be doing the test and tune track. Jim said the back of the shirt is sold for 2019 to Mid-Town Body and Paint. The August Board meeting will be at the Eatery on August 14 th at 7pm. The General meeting will be August 29 th, location will be in the newsletter. A motion was made seconded and approved to accept the Vice President s report. Secretary Margaret Otley gave her report. She asked if everyone had.received their newsletter and if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from June. There were none. She said the newsletter deadline was Wednesday August 1 st, please get any articles to Gary Willey by that date. Ladies night will be August 15 th at Cici s Pizza on North 27 th. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the minutes from the previous month and the Secretary s report. Treasurer Jana Wood gave her report. Jana said income for the month was from club membership, car show entries, car show sponsorship and donations. Expenses for the month included car show food, car show expenses, newsletter expense and web hosting. Jana also passed around a five year comparison of Rebel s car shows. Jana said the board should consider moving up the timing of scholarships. SCC is changing from quarters to semesters. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the Treasurer s report. Event Coordinator Gary Weyers gave his report. Gary said In Motion Automotive is having a car show on August 4 th. Registration starts at 8:30am. Gary has a flier from Hastings Kool-Aid Days. The car show is free registration. See Gary for more information. Gary passed around a sign up sheet for the cone races which is Labor Day weekend. Gary said he has two nursing home Show and Shines. Legacy Terrace is on September 9 th and he has a sign up sheet. Temperly Place at 76 th and Hwy 2 is on September 10 th and he also has a sign up sheet for that. West Point Last Fling til Spring car show is September 16 th, must pre register by September 10 th. To be considered for car show participation award all entries need to be submitted together. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the Coordinator s report. Old Business: President Steve Lewis talked about the Humboldt car show. Claire Shotsman won a trophy for her peddle car. She also received a second place award at Riverfest for the Mayors Choice award. New Business: Tommy Bender read a letter from the 2018 Josh Grimes scholarship recipient. This year the scholarship was for $1,000. Tommy and Jim McNeil shared the story of the Josh Grimes scholarship fund. Gary Willey said that Dwayne Mapel has moved to Olathe, Kansas. Steve Lewis said he is looking to create a car show committee with possibly 5 members. Contact Steve or Jim McNeil if interested. The meeting was adjourned at 8pm. Respectfully submitted, Margaret Otley, Secretary REBELS Auto Club 3

4 COORDINATOR REPORT Hi REBELS The first thing on my report this month is the SCCA Nationals at the Lincoln Airpark on Thursday August 30th through Saturday September 8th. I am still in need of volunteers to work the test and tune track and the gate admissions. On Thursday September 5th the day after we are done working the test and tune track there will be a get together for all Rebel members not just those that had done work out there. This get together will be out at Airpark and will include food, beer and from what I was told live music. I will have a signup sheet at the next meeting to get a head count. Please call my cell at if you can volunteer for either job or attend the Thursday night party. Now for the upcoming car shows. On Saturday August 11th in Hastings NE is the Kool-Aid Days Lochland Show & Shine located at the Country Clubhouse parking lot at 601 West Lochland Rd with registration 10:00 am to noon. There are many events happening at the Kool-Aide Days which continues through Sunday. Also on Saturday August 11th in Sprague NE is the Traditions 5th Annual Car Show with registration at 8 am to noon. Another event on Saturday August 11th is a show and shine car show at Vena Amoris Coffee located at 2000 West O Street. This show and shine is called Coffee and Huskers and I was told that there will be former Huskers there. The start time is 6:00 pm and there will be free drip coffee and 25% off other drinks when you bring your classic car. On Saturday August 18th in Greenwood NE is their 2nd Annual Greenwood Days Car Show with registration at 8 am to 10 am. Also on Saturday August in Hallam NE is their 6th Annual All Vehicle Car Show with registration at 8 am to 10 am. On Sunday August 19th in Lincoln is the All-Corvette Show at the West Gate Bank Center located at 6003 Old Cheney. Registration starts at 8 am to 11 am. Also on Sunday August 19th in Lincoln is the 6th Annual Pontiac Show & Shine at Restore a Muscle Car located 2 miles north of I-80 exit 405 on Nebraska Highway 77. Another car show on Sunday August 19th in Malcolm NE is their car and tractor show being held in the city park. Registration starts at 9 am to noon. On Saturday August 25th is the UCT 3rd Annual Fundraiser Poker Run starting at the Tack Room Bar and finish at Top Hat Tavern. Registration is at 11:00 am. On Sunday August 26th is the 7th Annual Toughy Nationals with registration at 9:00 am to noon. On Sunday September 2nd is the 4th Annual Homestead Era Car Show in Beatrice. Registration is free and begins at 8:30 am to 10:45 am at Homestead National Monument of America. Also on Sunday September in Raymond is the 5th Annual Cars-N-Crafts Show starting at 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. On Sunday September 9th is the 37th Annual Havelock Ave Car Show in Lincoln with registration at 8:00 am to 11:00 am. I do have two nursing homes to go to in September. The first one is on Sunday September 9th at Legacy Terrace located at 5700 Fremont from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The other one is on Monday September 10th at Pemberly Place located at 7655 Archer Place (76th and Highway 2) from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Call my cell is you want to do either one. On Sunday September 16th is the Last Fling Till Spring Car Show in West Point. This show is limited to the first 750- preregistered entries by September 10th. Registered online at On Sunday September 23rd in Nebraska City is the Apple Jack Car Show sponsored by River City Classic Car Club with registration at 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Also on Sunday September 23rd in Lincoln is the 9th Annual St. Michael Festival Car Show located at 9101 South 78th St. with registration at 10;#0 am to noon. One more Show on Sunday September 23rd in Lincoln is the Summer's End Car Show & Family Fun Day at Calvary Community Church located at 4400 North 1st St. with registration at 8:30 am to 10:00 am. Gary Weyers, Event Coordinator REBELS Auto Club 4

5 JESUS WAS A FORD MAN? Everyone knows that Jesus was a Ford man (because he walked everywhere he went) but God was a Mopar fan. So, how do we know this? The Bible says God drove Adam and Eve from the garden of Eden in a Fury. And of course, the roar of King David's Triumph was heard throughout the land. And all the believers were in one Accord LOL. THE TRUE STORY OF THE AUTOMOBILE AIR CONDITIONER The four Goldberg brothers, Lowell, Norman, Hiram, and Max, invented and developed the first automobile airconditioner. On July 17, 1946, the temperature in Detroit was 97 degrees. The four brothers walked into Henry Ford's office and sweet-talked his secretary into telling him that four gentlemen were there with the most exciting innovation in the auto industry since the electric starter. Henry was curious and invited them into his office. They instead asked that he come out to the parking lot to their car. They persuaded him to get into the car, which was about 130 degrees. They turned on the air conditioner, and the car cooled off immediately. Henry Ford got very excited and invited them back to his office, where he offered them $3 million for the patent. The brothers refused, saying they would settle for $2 million, but they wanted recognition by having a label, 'The Goldberg Air Conditioner,' on the dashboard of each car in which it was installed. Now, a lot of people don t know that Henry Ford was anti-semitic (he hated Jews) and there was no way he was going to put the Goldberg's name on two million Fords. They haggled back and forth for about two hours and finally agreed on $4 million, and that just their first names would be shown. And so to this day, the controls of all Ford air conditioners, are labeled: Lo, Norm, Hi, and Max... A True REBEL - Winning the Race! (Could this be Jim McNeil and Sweetie Pie at age 18?) 5

6 MORE REBELS RANDOM THOUGHTS (because we needed to fill the page) Don t forget to flip your ratchets to the Off position when you are done. The last thing you want is to come back and have a dead ratchet! Looks like Jana and Dustin are adding a turbocharger to the Scout! So Close, China So close. 6

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