NC Region at the National Membership Meeting _ Philadelphia, PA
By Virginia Wright
Many NC Region members attended the 2018, 82nd AACA Annual Membership Meeting in Philadelphia, PA on February 8-10, 2018. Former First Lady, Fran Oakes, rode with us (Tom, Sean and Ginger Wright) to attend the meeting and participate in the National Awards Banquet. The Sheraton Hotel/Convention Center in Philadelphia plays host to this event was filled to capacity (mostly due to the Philadelphia Eagles having won the Super Bowl and the following celebration). There was plenty to do. This was the third time we have represented New River Chapter at the meeting and the first time without SNOW.
We attended several interesting seminars plus we spent a lot of time in the Trade Show area. In the following pictures you will see some of the things that are a part of this very well organized convention. Note, the National Awards Banquet was like attending the Academy Awards… Only the “Cars” are the Stars and the owners get to collect their Oscars/Awards. As each recipient was recognized, a large screen picture was shown and a short bio was announced. It is a Red Carpet event complete with a reception that includes a string quartet and a cash bar. Our 1936 25/30 Rolls Royce received the Foo Dog award. We were very happy to get this prestigious award for our car. Tom’s sisters also attended the Banquet and remarked what a great family oriented organization Antique Automobile Club of America is.
Below are some pictures of the event. To see more pictures Click. 2018 AACA National Meet Virginia Wright’s Pictures
