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In this issue:

Editor’s Corner 1

New Members 2

Sick & Sympathy List 2

President’s Letter 3

Minutes 4

Upcoming Shows– Flyers 5

Happy June to everybody!! Cruise ins are in full steam, and wasn’t it great to see Merle and

Sharon there the last few weeks; and who would have guessed Sharon would be chosen the first

vehicle of the week to be showcased. God wanted that ticket to be drawn that day and I am so

happy that it was. Merle and Sharon looked great, and oh yea, so did the car.

Our President, Don McGinnis continues to recover from his recent knee surgery and is doing well.

He has had a few minor issues, but has been to the car shows, cruise ins and meetings. WAY to

go Don, we love you!!!!

After all that we have been through the last few months, it has been great see the excitement, the

wonderful smiles and fellowship at the cruise ins that were held at Fountain Plaza. I certainly

appreciated the understanding and cooperation in having to move, but it would have been pretty

tough parking at the mall, that Ferris wheel took up some space. Let’s keep this excitement and

spirit going throughout the cruise ins for the rest of the year.

Now to fun runs,

we have had some

amazing trips so

far, Victory

Junction, race

shops, museums,

Cades Cove, if you

were not able to

attend any of these,

you missed a great

time. The rain

held off long

enough at Cades Cove for us to get in a picnic, when food was

aplenty. The sights and sounds of the Cove are amazing as well as very beautiful and so, so

peaceful. Didn’t get to see any bears, but the wild turkeys made an appearance, no I am not

talking about Butch, Elmer or Albert!!! HAHAHAHAHA. Sorry I could not resist. WE have

plenty more in store for the year, hope to see you at one of our events. By the time you read this,

we will have had an annual picnic at the home of

Don McGinnis, I will report on that next month. I

will do my best to keep everyone informed of our

events, will place what I can in newsletter ahead of

time.

One last thing, I want to wish ALL of our club’s

June babies, a very happy, happy birthday,

especially my hubby, Butch. Love ya!!!

Much love to all!! Lisa

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Jr. HCCC Club News

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Events Calendar 8

Classifieds

Sponsor Spotlight

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ABOUT HCCC

Hamblen County Car Club organized in the summer of 2002. We are a

non profit corporation dedicated to the promotion of a safe, family-

oriented enjoyment of Classic and Custom cars and trucks through club

camaraderie, monthly meetings and scheduled special events.

HCCC meets on the third Thursday of each month except December at

Shoney’s in Morristown. Come at 6 pm for dinner and our meeting

starts at 7 pm. Club membership is open to persons age 18 or older

who are interested in the restoration and maintenance of American

Made cars and trucks. Dues are $25 annually, payable on September

1st.

Cruise “N” ews is the official publication of the HCCC and is printed

and distributed monthly. All news articles, photos and items of interest

are welcome for consideration for publication, subject to editing. Sub-

mission deadline is the first Tuesday of each month.

If you like to receive your newsletter by e-mail, please let me know.

Send newsletter correspondence to:

Lisa Grooms

928B Jarnigan Ave

Morristown, TN 37813

lgrooms8@gmail.com

2014-2015 Club Officers

President: Don McGinnis

423-581-1728

Vice-President: Butch

Grooms

423-258-4368

Secretary: Deedra Hall

423-327-1125

Treasurer: Jerry Kloos

423-586-5959

Chaplain: Gene Honeycutt

423-312-6972

Public Relations Director:

Gene Honeycutt

423-312-6972

July newsletter items

are due no later than

Tuesday, July 7th I al-

ways appreciate items as

early as possible

Welcome New Members:

Don and Arlene Helms

Pete and Sandi Balzano

Sick and Sympathy List

We would like to keep all car club members informed of their car club family members who are sick or have had death in the family. If you know

or hear of anyone experiencing illness or death in the family, please help us by notifying Gene Honeycutt at 423-312-6972.

Merle and Sharon Myers Our Service Men and Women

Don Brooks David King Tony Hayes Georganne Russell

Gwen Porterfield Don McGinnis Dixie Beede

Ronnie Hopkins Carolyn Seals

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President’s Letter—June 2015 by Don McGinnis

Summertime is here, its June already time for the June bugs to be flying.

Our Cruising season is in high gear. We had to move our location the last

two weeks in May; however we still had a good turnout. I saw some new

rides that I had not seen before. I would like to thank Dr. Grimaldi and the

folks at Fountain Plaza for letting us use their parking lot. We are back at

the Mall until Oct. from 6:00 in the evening until 9:00 PM each Sat. night.

There are a number of great car shows coming up this summer, make sure

you check the Ready Set Go section in your newsletter for the time and

place. Lisa does a great job of keeping us informed.

Would like to welcome the new members that joined our club this spring,

let’s make them feel like part of our large family. It makes me proud to

know that I am a member of the Hamblen Co. Car Club, We have become a

leader in our community, most merchants and companies are willing to help

sponsor our events, because they know we help provide services to our local

charities like the Toys for Tots- Angle Tree program, Alps, Food on Foot

and many others.

As I mentioned last month, June is our election month. I want to apologize

to everyone for the last 4 months. With the death of my wife, taking care of

my sister, and having a knee replacement I have not been able to give 100

% to the club. Thanks to our other officers and some dedicated members all

projects and events have gone smoothly. We sure do have some good loyal

members that are not afraid to step up and help at any given time. I want to

thank everyone for your prayers and support.

I want to encourage everyone to attend the meeting this month, get in-

volved, working together we can keep our club strong and respected in our

community.

Monthly Meeting Every 3rd Thursday at Shoney’s.

EAT AT 6:00 -----MEET AT 7:00 HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE ----

Don

Morristown Tire & Performance Center

Complete Transmission Rebuild

Synthetic Blend Oil Changes only $24.95

Best Price On Tires In East Tennessee

423-586-7035

Tim Goins

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Minutes— May 2015 - Deedra Hall

The Hamblen County Car Club met on May 21st at Shoney’s with 37 members and guest present. President Don McGinnis called the meeting to order, with Gene Honeycutt offering the opening prayer.

Leroy and Jane Self showed the Victory Junction video to the group. New member, Pete Balzano spoke to the group about Victory Junction as his daughter, Brooklyn Jade has been and is scheduled to go back in August, this time alone, as before she had spent the weekend with her family.

Motion to accept the minutes as published in the newsletter of the last meeting was made by Ted Kalagian, with Gene Honeycutt seconding the motion. Minutes were accepted.

Jerry Kloos read the treasurer’s report, motion to accept the report was made by Gene Honeycutt with Terry Kloos seconding, report was accepted as read.

Gene Honeycutt reported that WCRK will be announcing information on the community calendar about the mov-ing of the cruise in for the next two weeks to Fountain Plaza. He also receied a phone call from Douglas Chero-kee about a veteran who had been a victim of a fire. He was short on the deposit to get the electricity turned on. Robert Russell made motion to pay the $280 that was needed. Ted Kalagian seconded. Motion was approved by the club.

Butch Grooms gave the cruise in report, we still have a few dates open to host the trailer.

Theresa Blanken gave the fun run update, past and future. Several members went on the Victory Junction trip in April and to Cades Cove in May. Our next event is our annual picnic on June 7th beginning at 1pm at the home of Don McGinnis. Club will furnish burgers and hot dogs. See Theresa for list of items to bring.

Butch gave an update on the Jr Club, they have had their last meeting for the school year. Butch reported that he is going to schedule a meeting with Dr. Lynch to see what can be done about getting more publicity for the club through the school. The club made around $500 on their show, and the winner of the engine donated another $100 to the club.

Butch also reported on monies that have been donated for the Dwayne Porterfield Memorial Angel Tree Fund.

Albert Combs and Brian Wruck reported on the website, still working on updates.

Jerry Kloos gave the latest report on the 2016 WAE. We still need one more corporate sponsor, also reported on cost for vendors, swap meet vendors and registration. We have several supporters at this time. Diane Sawyer is putting together promotional books to use in asking for support. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, June 23rd at 2pm at Shoney’s, anyone interested in helping is encouraged to attend.

New Business: Robert Russell reported on the ALPS walk that is to be held on July 25th, they will need a car for the grand marshal. Jerry Kloos made motion to help with the ALPS wish list up to $500 and also do the same for Food on Foot. Dan Galacek seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Butch Grooms brought up the idea that had been discussed on our NC trip to sponsor a Senior Angel Tree project. We will use the money from the vehicle of the week and other sources. Marie Yount will head up this project. It was decided that we did not need to have a motion or vote.

Regency Retirement will have a blue grass/hot air balloon festival on June 16th; they would like to have some cars on display.

Reminder: Club elections are to be held at the June meeting.

Elmer Blanken won the free meal.

Gene Honeycutt made motion to adjourn with Jerry Kloos seconding, meeting was adjourned.

Be sure to visit our NEW

website:

www.hamblencountycarclub.org

And “Like” us on our Face-

book page The Ham-

blen County Car Club

June July August September October

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Yount (2) Hall (1) Cross

Sawyer (2) Sawyer (2)

Wruck (2) Cross

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Kalagian (1) Honeeycutt (1)

Grooms (2) Yount (1) Hall (1) Porterfield (1) Kalagian (1)

Combs (2) Reynolds (2)

Mclain (2) Russell (1)

20 18 15 19 17

Combs (2) Reynolds (2)

Sawyer (2) Sawyer (2)

Grooms (2) Yount (1) Hall (1) Wruck (2)

Blanken (2) McGinnis (1)

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Kalagian (1) Lamb (2) Mclain (2) Russell (1)

Grooms (2) Yount (1) Hall (1)

Blanken (2) McGinnis (1)

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Lovin (2) Williams (2)

HCCC

Trailer

Schedule

2015

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Carson Lamb showing off

the participation award

for the Memory Lane

show in Rogersville.

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V i c e - P r e s i d e n t L e t t e r - J u n e 2 0 1 5

B u t c h G r o o m s -

Greetings HCCC!

Are we cruz n yet? I know that we have had some great Fun Runs, picnics, shows and cruzin’s and

this is only the beginning. Check our schedule for more!!

Plans are under way for the Winter Angel Expo in 2016. Next scheduled meeting is June 23rd at

Shoney’s starting at 2 pm. Anyone is encouraged and welcomed to attend. There are several com-

mittees working and all need help. Our website-scrapbook, photographers and historians will be meeting at this time also.

We will be attending a meeting on June 16th with the Jeff County Fair people to plan our part in parking vehicles for the fair in August, should be a sign up list available soon.

Also, there is a cruise in being planned to honor the 50 years of business for HCCC member David King on July 18th, watch for flyers to attend this event to share this with one of our own club form-

ing members.

Marie Yount ,Diane Sawyer, and Deedra Hall have started our Senior Angel Tree to give gift bags to

seniors in nursing homes at Christmas. Our “Vehicle of the Week” monies will fund this endeavor.

They need members to assist in selling tickets for this and a 50/50 and car show is in the thought process as well. Help these ladies in providing yet another charitable program for HCCC.

Remember, elections are in the works at our June meeting. Please attend to make your voice heard

in the leadership of this club. This is one election that your vote counts! Don’t think Hillary is

running in this one!

Allow me to take this time to tell the HCCC; THANKS! for allowing me to be Vice President for the

last four years. It has been a privilege to have this office. Thanks to all that has helped and put up with me! You are special people and have love in your heart for HCCC. That is what it is all about.

Thanks Again! For all your trust, love, help, faith and hard work. Just keep up the same with our

next one.

Really want to let Don know how great a president he has been. We’ve come a long way in attain-

ing our goals under his leadership. He has given us two great years in this position. He is all about the HCCC.

All of our officers, secretary, committee heads, and members have been a joy and pleasure to work with. Hard to find a better group to work with and it’s all volunteer!

Remember all our families, friends and members that are sick, hurting, grieving and stressed in your

thoughts and prayers.

Maintain a great cruz n season!

Butch

1978 Camaro Drag Race Car

383 Motor

Power glide

Fuel Cell

Ready to race

For more information, call Elmer Blanken

423-231-3641

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Trailer sponsors renewals will begin soon –we

appreciate all of our trailer sponsors and hope

you will come back!!

Just a reminder that at our June 18th

meeting, we will be electing our officers

for the 2015/2016 year, come out and

make your vote count.

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Events in red are HCCC events EVENT CALENDAR Revised 6/12/15

May-October: HCCC Every Saturday Night Cruise-In at College Square Mall

May and October: 5p-8p June through September: 6p-9p

If you know of other events, please contact Lisa Grooms at email lgrooms8@gmail.com

JULY 2015

4, 11, 18, 25: HCCC Cruise Ins—College Square Mall—6pm-9pm

3: Cruise In— Downtown Rogersville

4: 4th of July Jefferson City Parade

11: Mossy Creek Cruzers Car Show for Special Olympics—Jefferson Middle School—See flyer on pg 5

11: Hwy 55 Summer Fest & Cruise In—11am-3pm—Waggoner Park, Tullahoma, TN—Hannah Stovall, 931-308-4535

12: HCCC Fun Run—Farmer’s Daughter—See Theresa Blanken

16: HCCC Monthly Meeting—Shoney’s—6pm Dinner—7pm Meeting

18: Columbia TN Lions Club Car Show—8am-1018 Maury County Park Road—Columbia, TN—931-477-0286

18: Cruise and Car Show—King Auto Glass—9am-4pm—Celebrating 50 Years—Butch Grooms—423-258-4368

25: 2nd Annual Cruise In For Christ Car Show—10am-3pm—Talbott Baptist Church—Jim Kramer—587-0355/748-8005, see

flyer on pg 5

25: 9th Annual Street Dreams Car Show and Bike Fest, Knoxville, TN—Rev. Victor King, 865-384-3267/865-524-3970

TVAKS2204@att.net

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Non-business ads will run for 3 months unless re-

newed. The date at the end of the ad is the month

the ad was placed or renewed. (8/11=ran in Aug

newsletter) Business ads will run as long as you are

a member, unless you remove/change it.

Classif ied

Ads are free to Car Club members. To

place, renew, change or cancel an ad, con-

tact:

Lisa Grooms 928B Jarnigan Ave

Morristown, TN 37813 lgrooms8@gmail.com

423-258-4367

Need a Flag

Veterans of Foreign Wars

(VFW) Post 5266

Flag Sales-Supporting Post

Honor Guard

USA, Branch of Service, MIA/

POW, Vietnam Veterans

3x5 flag $10—4x6 flag (USA

only)

$15

Call Robert Russell 586-6731

Cakes by Linda: Homemade Wedding Cakes &

Special Occasion Cakes. Call Linda Williams at

423-235-4726

Lil’ “T” Beauty Salon. For appointments call

Terry Kloos at 423-586-5959 or on cell phone at

423-748-4917

Hookers & Hunters Campground

Bait & Tackle, Propane Exchange

Dan Gelacek 423-581-7915

Extreme Car Audio

Buddy Beckner

423-289-5912

Restoration and

Fabrication

Art Larson

204 Bowlin Drive

Bean Station, TN 37708

865-804-6199

Little Red Rod Shop

7155 Blue Springs Pkwy

Mosheim, TN 37818

423-470-5886/423-588-0474

Gary Bancroft

Hyd Brakes-Wiring-Carburetor-

late models as well

King Auto Glass

Owner: David A. King

1095 Arden Lane—

Morristown

423-438-9528

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Hamblen County Car Club

928B Jarnigan Ave

Morristown, TN 37813

www.hamblencountycarclub.org

The Hamblen County Car Club

June’s trailer ad sponsor is BRR

Trailers and More located at

808 East Hwy 11E on the Jef-

ferson and Hamblen County

line.

Owned and operated by Steve

& Carla Maxey for the past six

years with Crystal Cline as their

office manager and AJ Dotson as the repair and service techni-

cian. Their name tells what they are all about, “Buy—Rent—

Repair” Road King and Homesteader trailers, broker of quality

outdoor products (carports & garages); and Cherokee storage

buildings (horse barns, gazaboes and playsets). They also carry

all repair parts such as wiring, harnesses, lights, hubs, wheels,

hitches as well as car/truck accesso-

ries.

Steve and Carla do all this with five

kids and one grandchild. They fur-

nish HCCC with free trailers for

shows and parades.

Thank you for all you do and being a part of our HCCC family.

If you or someone you know wants to put an ad on the trailer,

Please contact Don McGinnis—581-1728