by Ashley Johnson
The Three Rivers chapter has enjoyed a busy year of car shows, cruise ins, fellowship and community involvement. The chapter is growing in members and participation. The chapter united throughout the year celebrating many accomplishments as well as up-lifting each other through many hard personal times. Many new members are beginning the process of preparing their cars to AACA standards while others are continuing to maintain their cars condition receiving preservation awards. Our club is a diverse club with Pontiac lovers, Buick lovers, Ford lovers and just car lovers. Our members are blessed with wonderful automobiles they enjoy sharing with others through shows and cruise in’s. Many members’automobiles have been recognized throughout the 2012 year for various well deserving reasons. Members Ed & Anita Jobe received a RedBird preservation and a First Junior. Members Tina & Terry Hopper received a National DPC award and their third DPC repeat award. Members David & Cheryl Merricks participated and completed the Bandit Run from Texarkana to Atlanta a 2485 mile trip.David & Cheryl also received the class Champion award in the Special Edition stock class at the Trans Am National as well as best of show at the Tarheel Tigers BOPC show. Members Jerry & Joan Bodden have been busy this year with their cars. Their 1963 Buick Riviera received three separate Driver Participation Awards throughout the year at AACA shows as well as one at the Buick Club of America National Meet, and was also shown at