The Steering WheelOur Mission Statement:

To share the love of our antique cars and to show them off. To enjoy fellowship of other car enthusiasts.

APRIL 2017 Vol.17#02

Officers:President: Al Preisner (616) 874-9336Vice-President: Jim Nyman (616) 914-8895Secretary: Shirley DeLange (616) 878-3618Treasurer: Leon DeLange (616) 878-3618

Board of Directors:17/18 Sig Baumgart (616) 363-150917/18 Craig Chalmers (616) 361-222017/18 Jim Nyman (616) 914-889517/18 John Wilson (616) 453-702516/17 Keith VanderPol (616) 874-994316/17 Dennis Biggins (616) 365-137116/17 Shirley DeLange (616) 878-3618

Committee Chairs:April Auction Al Preisner (616) 874-9336

Craig Chalmers (616) 361-2220Christmas Banquet Sean & Cynthia Smith (616) 560-3108

Club Historian Roseanne Lynch (616) 460-2161Club Picnic Cheryl Chalmers (616) 361-2220

Membership Al Preisner (616) 874-9336Metro 28th Cruise Leon DeLange (616) 878-3618Newsletter Bonnie Woodman (616) 997-6413Retirement Visits Ruth Esakson

Jim Nyman(616) 677-5816(616) 914-8895

Sick & Shut Ins Linda Biggins (616) 365-1371Special Events Ruth Esakson (616) 677-5816

Cynthia Smith (616) 560-3108Tours: Dust Off Sean & Cindy Smith (616) 560-3108

Fall One Day Al Preisner (616) 874-9336Denny Biggins (616) 365-1371

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Events Calendar** Indicates a SPECIAL Event

Note: AuctionApril 25 Tue GRACC Board/ Membership Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s

Home - Meeting @ 7:00pm – Greeters: Sig & Margie Baumgart - Entertainment: Annual GRACC Auction

April 29 Sat Dust Off Tour – meeting at New Beginnings in Standale – LakeMichigan Dr – leaving @ 9:30am – heading downtown GR – see furtherDetails in this newsletter

May 6** Sat St. Mary’s Living Center, 1050 4 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544 (Tentative date.)

May 15** Mon Raybrook Manor, 2121 Raybrook Dr., Grand Rapids, MI (off East Beltline). Show cars from 1 to 3 pm.  Is going to have something like a carnival this year.

May 23 Tue GRACC Board/Membership Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home – Board/Meeting @ 7:00pm – Greeters: John & Judy WilsonEntertainment: ???????

May 26** Fri Bishop Hills, 4951 11 Mile Rd., Rockford, MI 49341.  Lunch providedShow cars from 11am until 2pm.  Must RSVP by Wednesday, May 24

May 29 ** Mon Walker Memorial Day Parade - Standale @ 12 noon.  Lineup @ 11 am on Sunset Hills across from Lincoln Golf Course off Lake Michigan Dr. - Need 8 or more cars.

June 15** Thur Christian Rest Home, 1000 Edison NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Eat at 5:30pm. Ice Cream social at 6:45pm. RSVP by June 9, 2017

June 22** Thur East Fulton Street Event, 900 to 1007 East Fulton St.Grand Rapids, MI. -Need 8 or more cars - 6 to 8pm time for show - as of now.

June 27 Tue GRACC Board/Membership Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home – Board/Meeting @ 7:00pm – Greeters: Craig & Cheryl ChalmersEntertainment: Goin’ Cruisin’

July 25 Tue GRACC Board/Membership Meeting – 2161 Leonard NW – GR – St. Ann’s Home – Board/Meeting @ 7:00pm – Greeters: Dennis & Linda BigginsEntertainment: Goin’ Cruisin’

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July 29** Sat Vets Carnival, 3000 Monroe, Grand Rapids, MI. Show cars from 11:00until 3:00pm.  Arrive between 10 and 10:30 am. Food & entertainment all day.

**Dates marked in BOLD, Underlined and marked with a double asterisk **, are SPECIAL Events and Visits. Please make note of these dates. These events and visits earn points toward the year end awards.”

** We will now have a 50/50 Raffle and/or a prize drawing at all membership meetings – this is to help offset the cost of the Awards Banquet.NOTE: - A Reminder – that Greeters are also Treaters – please bring a snack (baked goods, whatever) and a beverage. Any items purchased for this can be reimbursed by the treasurer.

FROM THE PRESIDENTHello all!

Hopefully everyone is doing well. Hopefully we will have some spring weather soon to enjoy our cars. Please don’t forget next month’s meeting – we will be having our Annual Auction and Bake Sale. It is a fun time for all. Please bring your items and we will try to sale them all. Our Dues are dues!! – We have 8 members who have not paid them yet. Thanks to all who brought good food for the March Potluck

Your GRACC PresidentAl Preisner

Board Of Directors Report

Reminder regarding April Auction – bring useable, saleable items that would be of interest to the club members – ask a Board Member is you’re not sure.

$ Treasurers Report from Leon DeLange $NOTE: - First Report for the year 2017              Balance January 1st $3,505.05              Receipts                                       421.51         Disbursements                             - 120.22             Balance March 27th $3,806.34

Note: a detailed report will be available at the April 2017 membership meeting

Committee Reports

Sick & Shut InsLinda Biggins – Chair

Bob Woods passed away in early March – he was always a nice guy to talk to – he will be missed

Thoughts and prayers for all our sick & shut-ins are greatly appreciated ……

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NOTE: If you know of someone else in the club who has been ill and/or in the hospital, has had a death in the family, etc. Please call Linda and let her know – 616-365-1371

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Retirement Visits

Brought to you by Ruth Esakson & Jim NymanThe following are some of the upcoming Visits:

August 15, 2017 Tuesday, Sheldon Meadows Living Center, 4482 Port Sheldon Rd., Hudsonville, MI 49428. Show from 5:30 until 7pm. Will be serving food and have live entertainment.

August 17, 2017, Thursday, St. Ann’s Home, 2161 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544.  Time will come later. Ice cream provided.

NOTE: be sure to RSVP to Ruth on visits requiring the RSVP – call her @ 677-5816

NOTE: In case of RAIN or inclement weather – be sure to check your e-mail (if you have one) in case of any cancellations and/or date and time changes!!!!

Watch the Calendar of Events for Names, dates and further details. Many visits already scheduled – be sure to RSVP where requested!

PS – if you’re not sure where a ‘Retirement/Nursing Home’ is – ask us – maps are available!!

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Special EventsBrought to you by Ruth Esakson & Cynthia Smith

(616) 677-5816

Check the “Events Calendar” for all upcoming Special Events

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Membership Al Preisner – Chair

We currently have 55 paid families in our club!!

DUES - ARE DUE!!!! They can be paid via mail or at the next club meeting. They are $20.00 per family for the year. They can be paid by check - made out to GRACC and mailed to: Al Preisner - 7973 Ramsdell Dr NE – Rockford, MI 49341-8079 OR bring them to the next membership meeting. If you have any questions, contact Al.

The following members have not paid – this is the last newsletter they will receive - Ted & Catherine Callender Mark & Eliz Gundlach Tim & Bev Kolkman

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Hershal & Susan LandonEd & Chara Potrjay

Dave & Debbie RoopKent & MaryJo Schmuck

Ron & Lorrie Weinrich

Extra Newsworthy News

GRACC 2017 Dust Off Tour

Please join us Saturday April 29th for a visit at the newly remodeled Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.   We will be leaving the New Beginnings restaurant off of Lake Michigan Dr (Standale) at 9:30 am heading to the museum.  (Pay on your own) As long as we have at least 20 people the cost will be $6 per adult.

Otherwise, the cost will be:Adults: $8Senior Citizens & Military Service Members: $7College Students with ID: $6Youth ages 6-18: $45 & under: FreeWe plan on visiting the museum until 12 noon.  At that time we will head out for lunch & some great socializing time with our fellow members. 

Hope to see a great turn out for the first outing of our 2017 Club year.

The Smith's - Sean, Cindy, Michael & Daniel 

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MARCH 22 Members were able to come for the Potluck – as always some great food and fun times were had by all. For those that couldn’t make it, you really missed some fine eatin’.

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April AuctionApril 25 th - It’s not too early to start thinking of the April Auction. We will have a short meeting starting at 7pm, with a brief break following, then the fun begins with the auction. For those that are new to this, you may bring in items that are of interest to our club members and saleable, you can request donations from businesses (such as restaurants’, oil change garages, car washes, auto parts stores, florist shops, bakeries, etc). We do have letters for businesses for any donations given – if businesses would like one, PLUS – if you get their business card, we will advertise in an upcoming newsletter. Everyone receives a number at the door, and when the ‘auction’ begins, you just shout out your bid or hold up your number. Good times are had by all!! –

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PS – for the Bakers in the club – there will be a Bake Sale – again all proceeds go to our club Funds

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Hey – we are now on Facebook –

just type in ‘Grand Rapids Antique Car Club’ in the find friends tab.Join the group – info on events and visits

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Have you ever met someone with an old car and talked to them about our club? Did you know that if you get their name and address, we can send them a ‘Welcome Packet’. It includes an introduction letter, giving them a bit of history on the club, what activities we do, such a nursing home visits, parades, other events, and tours. Plus what happens at our meetings, such as speakers, potlucks, the Annual Auction, plus. Also included is an application and two or three past newsletters to give the prospective member an idea of what we do and where we go. SO – pass along the name and address to me – Bonnie Woodman and I’ll get the ‘packet’ sent out.

Odds & Ends

Volunteer Services Requested:My name is Marybeth Scheid.  I am an event specialist who is planning a wedding for a couple this August 12th. They really want to be driven from the church to the reception in a vintage Ford (somewhere in the 1930’s era) black or white car.  Is there anyone in your club who would be willing to rent their vehicle for this amazing wedding event?  The couple live in Ada, but will be married in a small church near Belding, MI with the reception being held in Ada MI.  I really am trying to make their dream come true by finding this vehicle for them.  They also may want a few other vehicles for their bridal party….but for now I would like to at least secure the perfect vehicle for them. If your club doesn’t have anything like I am looking for, would you know anyone else who might?

Thanks,Marybeth Scheid - Event Specialist616.581.3836mscheid@destinationconsultants.com

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RAFFLE PRIZE WINNER for the March meeting was Jim Nyman with winnings of $35.00 – Congratulations!!

Visit our web site at www.clubs.hemmings.com/gracc

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Merchandise SalesGRACC merchandise is available For Sale and/or Order .

Contact the following members for imprinted items you can order and/or purchase with the GRACC logo.

Name Tags : Linda Biggins – (616) 365-1371– Special order onlyHats are $15.00 /Key Chains are $6.00 / Car Magnet Signs are $6.00/each and Coffee Mugs– talk to Al Preisner

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For your Auto Repair needs – contact Adam539 7 Mile Rd NW – Comstock Park – 616-647-8699

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If you need glass replacement for your ‘old’ (and/or new) car – give B&K Auto Glass a call. He stated he actually likes replacing glass in the old cars. Info:

Bob @ B&K Auto Glass260 Ottawa St., Coopersville, MI

(616) 837-7060

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Breton Auto Wash (in Grand Rapids)Eastbrook Auto Wash Oil & Lube (in Comstock Park)

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Will be advertising our Car Club on their website – and feature some of the activities & events that we as a group participate in. So please, if you’re in the area stop by and use their services. And be sure to let you friends and family know. Great advertising for us!!!!!

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Cars/Parts For Sale and/or Wanted

FOR SALE: Russ Doerfers daughter called and stated they are selling all of Russ’s cars – they are:

1931 Ford TownSedan 1935 Ford Slant Back 1956 Ford Thunderbird

If interested – please call 616-662-0163 (03/17)

FOR SALE: 1924 Model T Roadster – older restoration – many parts come with vehicleCall Raymond Conti - 330-650-6477 (03/17)

FOR SALE: 1930 Model A – older restoration – two-door w/rumble seat – many parts come

with vehicle – Raymond Conti Call 330-650-6477 (03/17)

FOR SALE: 1964 Impala SS convertible. Original red SS w/very nice paint. Chrome & trim are new. Nice running 327 2x4 Barrel engine w/ some chrome accessories. Newer Top & Interior.  Many extra accessories. Some extra parts go with car. Asking $31,500.  If you want a ‘64 Impala SS convertible this one is worth a look.  Call 616-884-5184 if interested. Pictures on request. (10/16)

GARAGE Available – Call Al Preisner – (616) 874-9336

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Weekly Cruises’ & Car ShowsJune 2 nd – 4 th – Gilmore Car Museum – Experience Concours of Elegance – Fri 2nd – barbeque / Sat 3rd – Scenic Driving Tour to Private Collection / Sun 4th – Experience Concours, Fashions of Era, Chocolate Making & TastingHickory Corners, MI - Call 269-671-5333 for more details

August 11 th – Del Shannon Car Cruise – lineup @ 4pm on O’Malley Drive – cruise @ 6pm to ??? – cruise through Coopersville - call 616-384-3297 for more details

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August 12 th – Del Shannon Car Show – 7am to 4pm – Pancake Breakfast/Beer Tent/Awards-Trophies/Train Shuttle/Craft Show – Coopersville MI - call 616-384-3297 for more details

Back-Seat Drivers APRIL Recipes

Smoked Sausage & Potato Bake

1 pkg Skinless smoked sausage – sliced 1 tsp. oregano8 Yukon Gold Potatoes – quartered 1 tsp basil1 green pepper – diced ½ tsp black pepper1 yellow pepper – diced 2 Tbsp. olive oil2 Tbsp. butterPreheat oven to 375^ - In pan – arrange sausage, potatoes & peppers and place butter over the top in small cubes. Drizzle with olive oil & season top – Bake covered for 40 to 50 minutes

Best Ever Coleslaw

14 oz bag Coleslaw Mix 1 tsp. yellow mustard1 cup real mayonnaise 1 tsp. garlic salt2 Tbsp. Heavy Cream 1 tsp. black pepperAdd all ingredients to bowl of a food processor and process in short bursts until finely ground – Chill for 1 hour before serving.

Hawaiian Cake

1 yellow cake mix ½ cup oil3 eggs 1 can Mandarin oranges – drain but save

Take juice from oranges plus water to make 1 cup liquid – mix all ingredients until well blended – bake in well greased 9x12 pan – 350^ - for 40 minutes

Icing:1 8 oz Cool Whip – thawed 1 small box instant vanilla pudding1 small can crushed pineapple w/ juice

Blend together well and ice cooled cake.NOTE: if using a big can of pineapple – juice can be used in cake instead mandarin orange juice.

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A few more ideas for ONE DAY Trips

Air Zoo6151 Portage Rd. Portage MI 49002, US(269) 350-2811

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park1000 E Beltline NE Grand Rapids MI 49525, US616-957-1580

Lakeshore Museum CenterJoni Dorsett430 W Clay Ave. Muskegon MI 49440, US231-724-5524

Michigan Flywheelers MuseumPatrick Ingalls06285 68th Street South Haven MI 49090, US269-639-2010

Nelis' Dutch VillageJoe Nelis12350 James St. (Corner of James & US31) Holland MI 49424, US616-396-1475

Olde World Village13215 M-96 Augusta MI 49012, US

269- 580-1290

Tri- Cities Historical Museum200 Washington Ave. Grand Haven MI 49417, US616-842-0700

Windmill Island GardensMatt Helmus or Lorrie LaCombe1 Lincoln Avenue (corner of 7th Street) Holland MI 49423, US616-355-1030

PS – The Woodman’s have a book of ‘Michigan County Maps’ that can be borrowed if you wish to plan a tour.

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