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1 CADILLAC & LASALLE REGIONAL UPDATE The VOICE of the Iowa CrossRoads Region October 2016

2 Officers and Newsletter Contacts Iowa CrossRoads Region, Cadillac & LaSalle Club Steve Fox (Director) Jim Pittman (Regional Representative, 3422 NE Briarwood Drive National Board of Directors) Ankeny, IA Omega Place, 8525 Douglas Avenue Urbandale, IA Maurine Edmond (Secretary) David L. Twombley (Treasurer) 6900 Forest Court 2305 Linda Circle Windsor Heights, IA Urbandale, IA Karen Pittman (Membership Chair) Gary Wright (Regional Webmaster) th Street Hubbard Road Urbandale, IA East Moline, IL Steve Fox (Activities Chair) Dean & Vickie Stoltenberg (Activities) 3422 NE Briarwood Drive th Avenue Ankeny, IA Walcott, IA Steve Fox (Photo/Newsletter Editor) Jim & Karen Pittman (N/L Distributors) 3422 NE Briarwood Drive 40 Omega Place, 8525 Douglas Avenue Ankeny, IA Urbandale, IA Website Addresses: National Cadillac & LaSalle Club: Iowa CrossRoads Regional Club: Willis Cadillac:

Iowa CrossRoads CLC Director s Column On an absolutely gorgeous weekend in September, 18 Iowa CrossRoads regional club members participated in, what has widely become, a premier automobileexhibition

Several members were involved as exhibitors, showing their magnificent automobiles on the show field, while others were also involved as class chairs and judges.

1968 Oldsmobile Toronado), Eric and Patt Anderson (displaying their 1949 Cadillac 62 Sedanette), Marj and Russ Bees (displaying their 1953 Jaguar XK120 and 1955 Nimbus motorcycle), Jim and Karen

Cadillac Deville Convertible), Dean and Vickie Stoltenberg (displaying their 1962 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Convertible), Rich Willis (displaying his 1965 Deville Convertible, which won a Second-Place

3 Iowa CrossRoads CLC Director s Column On an absolutely gorgeous weekend in September, 18 Iowa CrossRoads regional club members participated in, what has widely become, a premier automobileexhibition event, the Des Moines Concours d Elegance. Several members were involved as exhibitors, showing their magnificent automobiles on the show field, while others were also involved as class chairs and judges. Exhibitors from our club included Andy Flagge (displaying his 1916 Cadillac 7 -Passenger Touring Car and 2001 Cadillac Eldorado), Nora Schlenker (displaying her 1938 LaSalle 4-Door Convertible and 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado), Eric and Patt Anderson (displaying their 1949 Cadillac 62 Sedanette), Marj and Russ Bees (displaying their 1953 Jaguar XK120 and 1955 Nimbus motorcycle), Jim and Karen Pittman (displaying their 1956 Cadillac 60 Fleetwood-Derham), Gene and Betty Upstill (displaying their 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk), Jim Caffrey (displaying his 1960 Willy Jeep Surrey Gala and 1969 Cadillac Deville Convertible), Dean and Vickie Stoltenberg (displaying their 1962 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Convertible), Rich Willis (displaying his 1965 Deville Convertible, which won a Second-Place Award in the Cadillac Class), Lyle and Lori Dahl (displaying their 1995 Cadillac Deville), and myself (displaying my 1954 Buick Century and 1958 Ford Thunderbird Convertibles). See the attached photos of some of these fine automobiles displayed by our club members! The Concours began on Saturday, September 10 with a driving tour to the Iowa Speedway in Newton and the quaint Dutch-flair of Pella. Later that afternoon, exhibitors gathered for a show and shine inside the Wellmark Building Garage and later that evening, for a delicious banquet inside the Wellmark Conference Center.

The Prisum Phaeton 2 Solar Car from Iowa State University was also showcased.

4 After dinner, a nice presentation on the restoration of the 1953 GM Futurliner #10 was shown. The Futureliner was showcased at the Concours d Elegance the following day and enthusiasts were allowed to tour the cockpit of this rare vehicle. The Prisum Phaeton 2 Solar Car from Iowa State University was also showcased. On Sunday, September 11, 148 automobiles and 31 motorcycles (including the vehicles shown by our members) were showcased at the beautiful John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in downtown Des Moines. The park features 27 works of art by 21 of the world s most celebrated sculptors. The weather for the event was perfect, indicating that the good Lord above is also a big fan of fine automobiles. The 15 classes for this year s premier auto-exhibition event included Antique Brass & Nickel Automobiles ( ), Full Classic Cars ( ), Streamline Era Automobiles ( ), Post-War Collectible Cars ( ), Space- Age Collectibles ( , headed up by Steve Fox & Jim Caffrey), BMW Centennial, Cadillac (headed up by Jim Pittman, with Karen Pittman and Maurine Edmond assisting as judges), Hudson-Essex-Terraplane, Competition Class, Exotics, Pickups, Preservation Class, Remembrance 911 Vehicles, State Highway Patrol Cars, and Vintage Motorcycles. At noon, a prayer was delivered by a local pastor commemorating the 15-anniversary of the tragic 9-11 terrorist attacks in New York City. At 2 p.m., 46 award plaques (the top three for each class plus Best of Show) were presented to the winning exhibitors by the show s charity, the Children s Cancer Connection. See the attached photos of some of the winners in each class! 1928 Gardner 85 (Best of Show), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham (Best Cadillac).

5 Some Show Winners from the 2016 Des Moines Concours d Elegance: Above: 1910 Stanley Steamer, 1913 Hudson Roadster, 1918 LaFrance Firetruck. Above: 1923 Paige Sport Phaeton, 1933 Packard Club Sedan, 1933 Chrysler Conv. Above: 1939 BMW 327/8 Convertible, 1941 Desoto Club Coupe, 1946 Ford Pickup. Above: 1958 Dodge Regal Lancer, 1966 AC Shelby Cobra 427, 1971 Oldsmobile 442.

6 Some fine automobiles presented by the members of the Iowa CrossRoads CLC: Above: Flagge s 1916 Cadillac, Schlenker s 1938 LaSalle, Anderson s 1949 Cadillac. Above: Bees 1953 Jaguar, Bees 1955 Nimbus Motorcycle, Pittman s 1956 Derham. Above: Upstill s 1957 Studebaker, Fox s 1958 Thunderbird, Caffrey s 1960 Willys. Above: Stoltenberg s 1962 Olds 88, Caffrey s 1969 Cadillac, Dahl s 1995 Cadillac.

Iowa Crossroads CLC Events Calendar for 2016 Members of the Iowa Crossroads CLC can look forward to a lucky 13 scheduled touring events in 2016 to place upon your home calendars!

Look for upcoming event flyers throughout the year that detail finalized plans for each event, but please place these fine events on your calendar straight away!

7 Iowa Crossroads CLC Events Calendar for 2016 Members of the Iowa Crossroads CLC can look forward to a lucky 13 scheduled touring events in 2016 to place upon your home calendars! Please note that all events listed below are subject to change. Look for upcoming event flyers throughout the year that detail finalized plans for each event, but please place these fine events on your calendar straight away! January: Traditionally, the Iowa CrossRoads CLC has not held a January event so as to better enjoy our winter solace in the comfort of our own home. I saw no need to break with that restful tradition in 2016! February: This year, our traditional Valentine s Day Luncheon to honor the ladies of our club was held at the Tulip Tea Room in Pella, Iowa on Saturday, February 13, Twelve club members gathered at this fine historic, mission-style tea room at 1 p.m. Excluding travel time, this was a 1-2 hour social event. March: On Saturday, March 12, 11 club members met in Clarion, Iowa to tour one of the finest tractor collections in the U. S. at the Heartland Museum following a hearty lunch at the rustic Fuel Restaurant. This event was recommended by fellow club member, Nora Schlenker. April: The touring event for April was one that was shared on a national level as six Iowa CrossRoads club members traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to participate in the 2016 Cadillac & LaSalle Club Grand National from April 10-16, The host hotel for this event was the Suncoast Hotel & Casino. The event was amazing, as tours to the Mob Museum, Fremont Street Experience, the Las Vegas Strip, the Valley of Fire State Park, and a variety of classic car collections and associated memorabilia were pre-arranged by our host, the Las Vegas Region of the CLC. Not to mention the spectacular show field of 99 Cadillacs and LaSalles! May: A joint gathering of the Iowa CrossRoads CLC and the Iowa Hawkeye Chapters of the Buick Club of America and Studebaker Club of America took place at the farmstead of Gene & Betty Upstill in Gilbert, Iowa on Sunday, May 15, Twenty-one members of the Iowa CrossRoads CLC joined 120 other car enthusiasts for this fun-filled event. This event came as a special invitation by new club member and fellow car enthusiast, Mr. Gene Upstill.

8 Mid-June: Eleven club members enjoyed this surf and turf touring event that was held in Clear Lake, Iowa on Saturday, June 11, In the morning, club members cruised up to Clear Lake to take in a tour of the Surf Ballroom & Museum, followed by lunch and a 90-minute, leisurely-afternoon cruise around Clear Lake aboard the popular Lady of the Lake riverboat. This was an all-day touring event proposed by fellow club members, Lyle and Lori Dahl. Late-June: On Sunday, June 26, 2016, ten club members participated in our traditional annual classic-car show n shine that was held at the Olmsted-Urban House Ice Cream Social & Open House. Club members showed off their magnificent automobiles at this very tranquil, 1920 s style homemade pie and ice cream social that featured an old-fashioned Dixieland band trio and a tour of the 1904 historical Olmsted-Urban House. July: On Saturday, July 16, 2016, seven club members met in Bettendorf, Iowa to dine at the Isle Casino Hotel and tour the show field of the national Pontiac-Oakland Club Convention. This was an all-day touring event proposed by fellow club member, Dean Stoltenberg. August: On Saturday, August 27, 2016, ten club members headed west for a fantastic weekend trip to Nebraska City, Nebraska (just over the state line in SW Iowa). Overnight accommodations were provided by Lied Lodge & Conference Center. Weekend touring events included the Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, the Kregel Windmill Factory Museum, the Nebraska City Museum of Firefighting, Arbor Day Farm & Mansion, Mayhew Cabin and Wyuka Cemetery. Club members gathered for a fabulous dinner and breakfast brunch at the Timber Dining Room in Lied Lodge, while being serenaded with live piano music from the greats of the big-band era. An exceptionally good time was had by all. This weekend event was proposed by regional club director, Steve Fox. Mid-September: Eighteen club members enjoyed participating in the fabulous Des Moines Concours d Elegance, the annual celebration promoting the art and design of the automobile. This year s event was held on the weekend of September 10-11, Exhibitors were invited to attend the Newton-Pella driving event on Saturday morning and we attended the exhibitor banquet in the Wellmark building that evening. On an absolutely beautiful Sunday, 17 of us displayed our fine automobiles at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in downtown Des Moines. A memorial prayer commemorating the 15 th anniversary of 9-11 was delivered at noon; followed by the award ceremony at 2 p.m., where 46 exhibitors won some great awards. Among our membership, Rich Willis won a 2 nd place award in the Cadillac class for displaying his beautiful, black 1965 Cadillac Deville convertible. More information regarding this fine weekend event can be obtained at the Concours website:

9 Late-September: The Cadillac & LaSalle Club Museum s Fall Festival will occur at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan on the weekend of September 23-25, This is an annual weekend touring event hosted by the West Michigan Region of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club. For more informational updates on this fine event, refer to the CLCMRC web page at: We hope to make this a recurring biennial event for the Iowa CrossRoads regional membership. October: On Saturday, October 8, 2016 (NOTE: date change), club members will enjoy our traditional autumn touring event to take in the fall colors and a bit of homespun Americana in Amana, Iowa once again this year. A home-cooked meal will be served up at one of the popular German-fare restaurants in Amana, as we enjoy the company of other club members. A tour of historic Amana s antique malls, woolen mills, candy shops, beer gardens, and wine cellars will occur after lunch on this fine, colorful October afternoon. This is a traditional, biennial, 4-5 hour touring event for our club that you are sure to enjoy! November: A nice lunch followed by a tour of the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is on tap for Saturday, November 12, The location of the luncheon beforehand has yet to be determined. Admission to the museum and library is $10. Excluding travel time, this will be a 3-4 hour combined event. This event was proposed by fellow club members, Dave and Karen Kroeger. December: Save your appetite and exercise your holiday spirit by attending our annual Christmas celebration at noon on Saturday, December 10, This year, our annual Christmas/Holiday gathering will start with a festive luncheon and optional grab-bag gift exchange at Johnny s Italian Steakhouse at their new location (550 Bass Pro Drive) in Altoona, Iowa. Following this enjoyable holiday gathering, interested club members can begin to complete that Christmas shopping list by enjoying the ultimate Western-style shopping experience at nearby Bass Pro Shops, directly across the street from the restaurant. Excluding travel time, this will be a 2-3 hour combined holiday event. Note: Any questions and/or concerns regarding these scheduled events should be directed to our Activities Chairman, Steve Fox, at your convenience. He can be reached by phone at (515) or by at foxenterprises@yahoo.com. Please forward any complaints to comrade Vladimir Vladivostok, last seen trying to escape from a gulag somewhere outside Yakutsk, Siberia! Until next time, may your sails be taut and the wind always remain at your back!

Festival in Hickory Corners, Michigan, drawing literally hundreds of Cadillac and LaSalle enthusiasts and their beloved automobiles!

10 CADILLAC-LaSALLE CLUB MUSEUM S FALL FESTIVAL! As a recent addition to the Gilmore Car Museum in Fall 2014, the Cadillac-LaSalle Club Museum & Research Center (CLCMRC) will host their third annual National Meet at the Cadillac & LaSalle Fall Festival in Hickory Corners, Michigan, drawing literally hundreds of Cadillac and LaSalle enthusiasts and their beloved automobiles! They will also have a mortgage burning ceremony during the Fall Festival to commemorate the ability of the CLC to pay off the mortgage on the existing CLCMRC building. When: September 23-25, 2016 Where: Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, MI General Admission: $13 per adult, $10 per youth (ages 7-17), children 6 & under are FREE. Includes all museum exhibits at no extra charge. It will be the best $13 you ll ever spend! Above: On the grounds of the Gilmore Car Museum!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR BIENNIAL AUTUMN EVENT IN THE AMANA COLONIES!

Interested club members from central Iowa will meet on the east side of the Jasper County Courthouse (located at 101 1 st Street North in Newton) at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2016.

Lunch: Arrangements have been made to reserve a private room to meet and dine at the Millstream Brau Haus (formerly the Colony Inn), located at 741 47 th Avenue in Amana, at 11:30 a.m. First, we will have a short meeting to discuss various ideas about possible touring events for our club during the 2017 calendar year.

11 PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR BIENNIAL AUTUMN EVENT IN THE AMANA COLONIES! October Touring Event: Iowa CrossRoads CLC members will be travelling to Amana to gather, dine and take in the fall colors at our biennial autumn event in the Amana Colonies. Interested club members from central Iowa will meet on the east side of the Jasper County Courthouse (located at st Street North in Newton) at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, From there, we will caravan eastward on Highway 6 to Amana to meet and greet club members from other areas of the state. Lunch: Arrangements have been made to reserve a private room to meet and dine at the Millstream Brau Haus (formerly the Colony Inn), located at th Avenue in Amana, at 11:30 a.m. First, we will have a short meeting to discuss various ideas about possible touring events for our club during the 2017 calendar year. So, please bring any touring ideas that you may have to share with the group and I will do my best to make them happen! Then, we will order off their new menu (specialty brats, burgers, beer and spatzel are on tap for us), as we enjoy a great German luncheon experience together. Tour: After lunch, we will take in the fall colors as we tour the German flair of magnificent Amana, with its woolen mill, antique mall, furniture and candy shops, general stores, reading rooms, breweries and wine cellars. R.S.V.P. Please R.S.V.P. for this event by contacting me by phone ( ) or at foxenterprises@yahoo.com by Thursday, October 6 so that the restaurant can adequately prepare our table. Don t miss out, as we enjoy this great autumn event together. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Happy Birthday to Members: Brian Sipma (September 24), Linda Wold

22), Steve Fox (October 31) Happy Anniversary to Members: Dave and Karen Kroeger

for winning a well-deserved Second Place Award in the Cadillac Class at the Des Moines

12 MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Happy Birthday to Members: Brian Sipma (September 24), Linda Wold (October 2), Gary Wright (October 6), Vickie Stoltenberg (Oct. 22), Steve Fox (October 31) Happy Anniversary to Members: Dave and Karen Kroeger (October 19) Awards: Congratulations to fellow Iowa CrossRoads CLC member, Rich Willis, for winning a well-deserved Second Place Award in the Cadillac Class at the Des Moines Concours d Elegance for his beautiful, black 1965 Cadillac Deville Convertible (shown below). Above Left: Rich Willis Award-Winning 1965 Cadillac Deville Convertible; Above Right: View of the Show Field (looking east) from the cockpit of the 1953 GM Futurliner. What a fabulous day and event!

For all new members, please fill out the form below and mail it to: Karen Pittman Membership Chair, Iowa CrossRoads C.L.C., 4408 74 th Street, Urbandale, Iowa 50322.

13 For all new members, please fill out the form below and mail it to: Karen Pittman Membership Chair, Iowa CrossRoads C.L.C., th Street, Urbandale, Iowa Note: If your dues are not received by February 15th of the calendar year, you will no longer receive the newsletter and your regional membership will be dropped. Also, please take note as to when your national dues are due and pay them at the appropriate time, as this will vary for each member. Personal Information National Membership Number (Required): Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone: Address: Spouse s Name: Your Birthday: Anniversary: Spouse s Birthday: Cadillac/LaSalle Vehicle Information Year: Model: Make: Body Style:

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CADILLAC & LASALLE REGIONAL UPDATE October 2018 The VOICE of the Iowa CrossRoads Region OFFICERS & NEWSLETTER CONTACTS IOWA CROSSROADS REGION, CADILLAC & LASALLE CLUB Steve Fox (Director) 3422 NE Briarwood