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Volume 15, Issue 3 MAR 1, 2010 N Y - P E N N N E W S N Y - P E N N M i l i t a r y V e h i c l e C o l l e c t o r ' s C l u b I n c. Hudson Mohawk Meeting Jan 23, 2011 Hudson Mohawk Chapter February 20th 2011 meeting called to order by Jack Pollard at 2:17 PM at Homefront Cafe. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Prayer for David M. Pozzi led by Jack Pollard. Last month minutes of meeting accepted. Treasurer's report not available, balance over $7000 No old business was discussed. New Business: 1: Parade locations and dates as follow: A: Altamont May 22 at 2PM Gate 2 B: Schoharie May 26 at 6:30 PM C: Cobleskill May 30 at 10 AM D: Berne May 30 E: Waterveliet Arsenal May 30 F: Voorheesville May 21 at 10 AM G: Veteran Auto Show at the VA, Albany August 6 H: Veterans' Day parade November 11 2: Bill Mischler reminded club to stay in touch with John Schneider at the Waterveliet Arsenal about parades. 3: Jack Pollard introduced Ron Davis who is with the Antique Auto Show at the NY Power Authority in Blenheim, on Rt 30. Ron invited all NY Penn members and vehicles to participate in their annual show on July 17th. There will be no charge to attend this 40 year old event. We can move in on Friday July 16 after 9 AM to set up our displays. We may camp with our vehicles but will not have unlimited in and out access all night as security is in effect. There will be antique cars, farm equipment, and 2 antique vendor tents. Also, Brooks Chicken barbeque and other food vendors. Don D'Ambro asked about live weapons displays, Jack Pollard said all weapons will not be "Live". About 7 members indicated that they would attend with vehicles. 4: Jack Pollard mentioned that the large periscope on display at The Homefront Cafe is one of about 10 in existence that were installed on the Iowa Class Battleships as a method of directing 16" gunfire if the computer fire control system failed. Very impressive. Thank you Jack, Cindy, and Mark pollard 5:John Nichols said several members have called him about our WWT show in Cobleskill for 2011, wondering if it is still on. Bob Muller said he will update the WWT website to clear up any misunderstanding that there is no show in 2011. 6: Dominic Carnibucci asked if members can receive a membership card to affirm their dues are paid for the year. This will be referred to NY Penn Headquarters for review and approval. 7: Charlene Ryan asked how many members are there in the club at present, the answer was about 100. Charlene also mentioned that the NY Penn website has not been updated since October 26 2010 and asked for that to be taken care of. 8: David Pozzi's family intends to hold a spring flea market for NY Penn members as soon as the snow melts. Further information will be emailed to members as it comes in. 9: Spring military vehicle shows are: Redball swapmeet at Jim Thorpe, PA on March 5; MTA of NJ at Sussex Fairgrounds April 16 and 17 10: Next Month's meeting will be at Bob Muller's Shop on Rt. 146 on March 20 at 1 PM. 11: John Kolanchick shared a good Mack Truck story with the members from his days as a new truck salesman, Thank you John K. 12: Auction items: donated by Vehicles of Victory, Bob Muller. Total take was $24 13: New vehicle announcements: John Tennis bought a 530 Class 2 1/2 Ton Fire Truck and donated $1 14: Club gear sold: Hats, stickers and patches, Total of $28 15: Club dues paid: 4 members paid for 2011, Gary Neighmond, Pete Meserole, Werden Goodemoot, and Bob Muller. Meeting adjourned at 3:07 PM motion by John Nichols, 2nd by Elaine D'Ambro. approved. 21 members attended this meeting: Dan Blake,Jamey Darrah,Werden Goodemoot,Bill Mischler with Carla Dzikas,Peter Goutos,John W. Nichols,Don D'Ambro,Elaine D'Ambro,Charlene Ryan,Harold Meserole,Kolanchik,Gary Neighmond,Tim Ryan,Dominic Carnibucci,Bill Maetta,Bob Muller,John Tennis, Jack Pollard,Becky Whiting,John Powell,and Pete Meserole. Submitted by John Tennis 2-20-11 PAGE 1

V o l u m e 1 5, I s s u e 3 P a g e 2 MINUTES OF MEETING A COMPANY, NY-PENN MVCC, INC. The February meeting of A company, NY-PENN MVCC, Inc., was held on 13 February 2011 at the home of Bob and Karen Messersmith, Shirley Road, Newark Valley, NY. The meeting was called to order at 13:45 by 1st Vice President Carl Gordon. Members and guests in attendance were: Frank Fairfield, Matt & Kate Magda, Bob & Karen Messersmith, Paul Wadeson, Becky Whiting, Carl & Heather Gordon, Mark Snyder, Flo Stacconi, Bill Harris, and Bob Sokol A motion was requested by Carl Gordon for the acceptance of the January meeting minutes, as published. The motion to accept the January meeting minutes was made by Becky Whiting, and seconded by Matt Magda. All members in attendance voted to accept the January meeting minutes. OLD BUSINESS Frank Fairfield reported that the treasury balance, as of 2/10/2011, was $7,727.50. The amount reflected a payment of $145.92 for the January newsletter. Up coming expenditures will be $121.53 for the February newsletter and $100 to the MVPA for insurance. There will be an expense for a CPA, hired to file Club tax returns for the last quarter of 2009 and all of 2010. The previous Club Treasurer did not file the returns. Fines and penalties for non-filing are not expected on the Federal level, but are anticipated on the State level. An audit of the Club treasury was done by Bob Messersmith, at the request of Frank Fairfield, during the A Company January meeting. Based on the information provided for the audit, the treasury balanced. The Club budget for 2011 will be developed at the next Board of Directors meeting. NEW BUSINESS Easy Company member Dave Pozzi pasted away on 2/10/2011. The Club will make a donation in accordance with the Club policy for donations in memory of active Club members. A suggestion was made that the Club should maintain a book of all Club policies adopted by the Club Board of Directors. The Club does have such a book. A question was raised about insurance coverage for Club officers during Club events. The officers are covered under the MVPA policy. A list of the current Club officers will be sent to the MVPA with the insurance payment. A suggestion was made that the Board of Directors look into an organization that follows legislation that effects our hobby and what the Club could do to inform members of legislation. Club events and activities of member interest are listed in the NY-Penn News. Up coming activities discussed were: St Patrick s Day parade in Binghamton on March 5th. MV s to lead the parade with wounded warriors. Bob Sokol will have his jeep in the parade. Becky has contact information for participation. March 12th, The AACA, Tioga Region, will have a flea market in the old school near Marvin Park, Owego, NY. The AACA, Tioga Region web site should be checked for additional information. The Norwich, NY car show held Memorial Day weekend. The on base show at Fort Drum to be held June 18th and 19th. The exact location on base for the show has not yet been approved by the army. Once the location is approved, additional information will be published. There will be a link in the Club s newsletter for registration. There will possible be a convoy into the show with the other NY-PENN groups. A Company picnic and Board of Directors meeting in August at Frank Fairfield s. Up coming A Company meetings: March 13th, The Windsor Community House, Windsor, NY April 10th, Paul Wadeson s mini-mall, Hancock, NY May 29th, Norwich Car Show, Norwich, NY A motion to adjourn was made by Bob Messersmith and seconded by Becky Whiting. All members were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 14:37. Minutes by: Carleton Gordon, 1st Vice President Directions to the Village Of Windsor Community House, 107 Main Street, Windsor, NY: From the west - take NY Rte 17 East (I- 86) to Exit 79. At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left onto Main Street (NY Rt 79 West). The Community House is the first building on the left after the blinking light. Parking is available to the left of the Community House, next to the Village Green. From the east - take NY Route 17 West ( Interstate 86) to Exit 79. At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto Chapel Street, proceed to the blinking light and turn left onto Main Street. The Community House is the first building on the left after the blinking light. Parking is available to the left of the Community House, next to the Village Green. PAGE 2

V o l u m e 1 5, I s s u e 3 Upcoming Events 2011 P a g e 3 St Patrick s Day PARADE in Binghamton on March 5 th. MV s to lead the parade with wounded warriors. Bob Sokol will have his jeep in the parade. Contact Bob for further information on participating 570-461-4349. The parade starts at St. Mary's Church on the corner of Court St. and Carroll St. Binghamton A Co. Meeting The March meeting will be held on Sunday March 13th, 2011 at the Windsor Community house. The AACA, Tioga Region, will have a flea market in the old school near Marvin Park, Owego, NY. March 12th, http://www.tiogaregion.com/ website should be checked for additional information. HUDSON-MOHAWK Co. Meeting March Hudson-Mohawk meeting, Bob Muller s on Rt. 146 on Mar 20th1PM. REDBALL WINTER SWAP MEET JIM THORPE MARCH 5th http://www.redballonline.org/2011jimthorpeinfo/2011jimthorpeinfo.htm MERRIMACK VALLEY MILITARY VEHICLE COLLECTORS 23rd Annual MILITARY FLEA MARKET Sunday March 13, 2011 location Holiday Inn 242 Adams Place, Boxborough MA. http://www.mvmvc.org/ A-Co meeting 1PM April 10 th, Paul Wadeson s mini-mall, Hancock, NY MTA Spring Swap meet Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta NJ APR 16 AND 17 2011 http://mtaswapmeet.us/ 38th Annual East Coast Rally 12th, 13th & 14th of May 2011 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily (Rain or Shine) Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, Maryland http://www.militaryvehicleshow.com/ MEMORIAL DAY PARADES Voorheesville May 21 at 10 AM == Altamont May 22 at 2PM Gate 2, ==== Schoharie May 26 at 6:30 PM Cobleskill May 30 at 10 AM ==== Berne May 30 ====== Waterveliet Arsenal May 30 Contact Bob Muller if you are going to participate and you need further information Norwich Car Show and Swap meet May 28 and 29 Chenango County Fairgrounds Norwich NY A Co meeting on Sunday. COMVEC Saturday JUNE 11TH, 2011 Chester Fairgrounds, Chester Connecticut http://www.comvec.org/ Fort Drum Ride through History June 18 & 19 http://www.facebook.com/historyride GMMVCC Northfield VT July 8th 9th 2011 Schenevus Fireman's festival July 14-16 Antique Auto Show Sun July 17th at the NY Power Authority in Blenheim, on Rt 30. We can arrive the 16th WEARE Rally July 28th through July 30th http://www.mvmvc.org/ Veteran Auto Show at the VA, Albany August 6 Bantam Jeep Festival Sat & Sun, Aug 13-14 Butler PA http://www.bantamjeepfestival.com/activities/jeep-show/ Gilbert September Setup 22nd, show 23-24 2011 http://redballonline.org/redball_home.htm PAGE 3

V o l u m e 1 5, I s s u e 3 2 0 1 1 N Y P E N N O F F I C E R S P a g e 4 Here are the officers for the year 2011. Please remember that each Company officers have the NYPENN merchandise and you can get the Hats, T-Shirts and decals from them. President Frank Fairfield Secretary: Bill Harris Treasurer: Debbie Fairfield. A-Company 1st Vice Pres. Carl Gordon 2nd Vice Pres. Matt Magda Easy Company 1st Vice Pres. Brant Messer 2nd Vice Pres. Dave Pozzi Hudson Mohawk Company 1st Vice Pres. Jack Pollard 2nd Vice Pres. John Tennis If you have not already, please submit your NY-PENN MVCC 2011 dues as soon as you can. We encourage all our members to join the MVPA which is the National organization we are affiliated with. This organization is our advocacy group for national and state issues and they also help promote our group and the hobby in general. NY-PENN Military Vehicle Collectors Club Inc. Application for membership DATE / / Name M.V.P.A. member number Address City/State ZIP EMAIL Vehicle(s) owned Membership is open to all with an interest in the collection and preservation of military vehicles. Subject to approval vote of a majority of the Club members. Membership dues are $20 per calendar year.. Checks should be made payable to NY-PENN MVCC Inc. and mailed to: NY-PENN Military Vehicles Collectors Club Inc. P.O. Box 402 Chenango Bridge, NY 13754-0402 PAGE 4

V o l u m e 1 5, I s s u e 3 P a g e 5 Dave Pozzi Jr. September 12, 1963 - February 12, 2011 Easy CO. 2nd VP Dave Pozzi passed away unexpectedly on the 12th of Feb due to Cardiac complications. Dave leaves his wife Debra and a daughter Marissa, and son Bradley. Dave was very active in the MV hobby and will be sorely missed by all of us as being an always cheerful, and enthusiastic friend. Dave, we are all going to miss you and you left us too soon! PAGE 5

V o l u m e 1 5, I s s u e 3 P a g e 6 ***FOR SALE*** 03-10 1960 s M116A1 Elect Tool Pioneer Trailer 1/4 ton 900x16 tires Located in North Pitcher Cost $1200.00 Contact Harry Neubert @ (570) 839-5738 CLASSIFIEDS M34 2 1/2 T cargo truck. Early gas model. 90% comp. needs restoration. Engine free. Have most parts to complete. $1000-2000 depending on parts M152CDN Dodge Commo truck. Looks like a M43 Ambulance. 251 ci engine, lockout hubs. Very comp. & solid. Was running when parked. Needs restoration. 1942 US M3A1 37 mm AT Gun stored 50 yrs., excellent condition (minus breech ring) $25,000 This artillery piece is very rare Telescope M 105, will fit M 60 tank or possiblly M 48 $17,500 Contact Joe @ (716) 792-7943 or (716) 969-4609 e-mail jcgullo3@yahoo.com 50s GMC 21/2 T Cargo Truck Needs total restoration. Located near Thompson, PA Contact Harry Flanagan @ (215) 637-5955 M35 Specialty Parts & Spin On Filter Kits Replacement Canvas Seat Covers CUCV Seat Covers & Winter Fronts http://www.jatonkam35s.com/ John Tennis Ph: (518) 424-8455 jatonka@telenet.net (4) Dodge 16 inch Combat rims (need restoration) $50 ea (2) M-37 style rims w/ the large lock rim $50.00 ea (1) M-37 style rim that needs work $40.00 Front grill assembly for an early Dodge WC truck. This needs work. $75.00 Rear and Front differential for an early WC model. The rear is still attached to the frame. $100.00 ea Pictures can be provided if necessary. These items are located in Taberg, NY Contact Mark @ (315) 336-4024 MILITARY PAINTS 03-10 Oil, Grease, Glues & Sealants, Uniforms & M.O.P. Suits, Canvas, Gas Cans, and current government surplus items Contact Paul Wadeson @ (607) 637-2275 Asking $2900.00 PRC-6 Walkie Talkies. Have two sets, and appear to be complete. No batteries $100.00 per pair Contact Tom Batha @ (518) 297-6159 ***SERVICE OFFERED***03-10 TREADWELL CARB. CO. 4870 County Hwy. 14 Treadwell, NY 13846 (607) 829-8321 carbkit@frontiernet.net Comp. Carb. Rebuilding since 1957 All Carburetors are run on test engines and fully guaranteed. 900x20 8ply Titan N.D. Blems $150.00 ea 1000x20 10ply Titan N.D Blems $179.00 ea Tires include flaps & freight prepaid on 6 or more ordered. 700x16 & 900x16 available. Contact Bob@ (888) 322-5100 ***FOR SALE***01-11 2 1/2 Ton M35 truck for sale Multifuel engine, cargo or van body available. $4000 to $5500 extra features available. John Tennis 518 424 8455 or jatonka@telenet.net ***FOR SALE***07-10 TOW BAR for CCKW Allows you to tow an extra vehicle $350. 00 Located at 609 Hudson St. Ithaca Call: 607-273-6614 Joe Sacchi between 9 am and 9 pm FOR SALE ****02-11 04-11 2-1/2 T REO 331 (Gold Comet) NEW Complete head + 6 piston kits $1000 Coleman Aircraft Tug: Front & Rear Steering M37 Engine + transmission F/Rear PTO drive Trans $2000.00 B/O Reo 6x6 Rear T/A Cutoff Rockwell rear ends, Air Brake Set up for Dayton rims Hendrix Susp. Power Divider (used to convert 5ton 6x6 to rear rear drive $1000 B/O Dave McKinney 585-638-2274 PAGE 6

V o l u m e 1 5, I s s u e 3 P a g e 7 NY-PENN Meeting Tidbits Here are a few snapshots from our recent meetings The A-Co meeting at Bob and Karen Messersmith s was well attended by A-Co. members. Many thanks to Bob and Karen for being such great hosts. This rare periscope was on display at the Home Front Café during the HM meeting. This is one of the few remaining periscopes from the IOWA class Battleships main gun turrets. This would be mounted in the turret and would be in line with the direction the guns were aimed. In the event that the Fire Control center on the ship was disabled, the main guns could be aimed visually with this periscope. Many thanks to the Pollard s for their hospitality in hosting the Hudson Mohawk meeting in February. The meeting was well attended. PAGE 7

Ny-penn merchandise You can get any of these items from your Company Vice presidents. Windshield stickers $2.00 ea. Cloth patches $4.00 ea. Hats w/ logo $8.00 ea Members T Shirts: Small $9.00 ea Med to XL $10.00 ea. XXL $12.00 ea Contact your Company officers to get these: H-M Co. Jack Pollard 518-861-6461 John Tennis 518-424-8455 A-Co. Carl Gordon 607-748-0972 Matt Magda 607-655-2598 EASY Co. Brant Messer 315-638-7414 NY-PENN NEWS Rebekkah Whiting 432 Lyon Brook Road Norwich, NY 13815 PAGE 8