Denny Oestreich

2016 San-Lee Chapter Show

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2016 San-Lee Chapter Meet Report – June 4, 2016

Sanford, NC – Hosted by the San-Lee Chapter AACA

The San-Lee AACA Chapter held their annual Classics to Customs car show in downtown Sanford, NC.  There was plenty of very warm sunshine. The show was held in downtown Sanford with most cars displayed on the closed off Moore St. The older cars displayed near the Depot Tracks. There were 55 cars displayed. The San-Lee Chapter provided snacks, hats and cold water for the participants.  

San-Lee Report by Bill Cox

I was finally able to attend a San Lee Chapter show in June of this year. It seems as though I have always been tied up with some other activity in early June, but the moon was in the seventh house and Jupiter aligned with Mars so I was able to find my way there. It was a toasty June Saturday with plenty of sunshine and no rain in sight.

What a beautiful spot for a show! To start with it’s in the center of old Sanford where old shops and restaurants still exist, and the old railway station is the focus of the area. While the meet goes on, a farmers market displays their goods around the station for the public to enjoy. There’s always something nostalgic about railroads in general and railway stations more specifically that invokes happy times of travel and meeting friends.

This year’s show was well attended with folks from several chapters bringing an awesome variety of some really nice cars. I was able to get lunch with Denny Oestreich at one of his favorite local hamburger spots in the middle of town. I’m sending along a number of pictures for you to enjoy. If you haven’t made it to Sanford for their show, watch the moon and the stars next year and line up your calendar for the event.  Call Denny for the name of that hamburger place…. You’ll have a great time at the show and get a good lunch to boot!

Bill

For more pictures see: 2016 San-Lee Meet Pictures
To see more pictures see: 2016 San-Lee Meet Bill Cox Pictures
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2016 AACA Southeastern National Meet

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2016 AACA Southeastern National Meet August 13, 2016

New Bern, NC – Hosted by the First Capital Chapter

The First Capital Chapter Hosted the AACA Southeastern Meet in New Bern North Carolina. Many thanks to Marshall Van Winkle, Show Chairman and all the folks in the First Capital Chapter sponsoring this great event. This successful event brought AACA members from all around the country to the coast of North Carolina. Below you can see links to Bill Cox’s story
and pictures as well as a link to pictures taken by Joel Goldman and a link to Chad Goldman’s Pictures. Be sure to look at the Links. 

Bill Cox’s Story and Pictures: 2016 Southeastern Meet Bill Cox Photo
Joel Goldman’s Pictures: https://goo.gl/photos/ekdiKRvR7HW9k5ki7
Chad Goldman’s Pictures: https://goo.gl/photos/WPa1BC6vykqcUadp7
 

 

 

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2016 Southeastern NC Chapter Car Show

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2016 Southeastern NC Chapter Car Show September 10, 2016

Mt. Olive, NC – Hosted by the Southeastern NC Chapter 

If you missed out on your gift of Mt. Olive pickles this year it may because you also missed the Southeastern North Carolina Chapter (SENC) car show. There were 60 vehicles at their open car show this year.  This was the second car show SENC planned and hosted this year. The other show they hosted this year was the NC Region Spring Meet in Goldsboro. The SENC Chapter provided door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, and awards for everyone.  Please see the link below to see more pictures from the show.     

To see more Pictures Click the link: 2016 Southeastern NC Car Show

 

 

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2016 Sandhills Chapter Show

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2016 Sandhills Chapter Meet Report – September 24, 2016

Pinehurst, NC – Hosted by the Sandhills Chapter Chapter AACA

The Sandhills AACA Chapter held their annual car show at the Sandhills Community College Automotive School on September 17, 2016.  The weather and the venue were both great. Members of the Sandhills Chapter had arranged activities including a concert by the Sandhills College Swing Band.  There was an opportunity to walk through the Horticultural Gardens maintained by the school students.   There over 90 cars entered with plenty of parking.  There was also visitor and trailer parking. The Sandhills Chapter had arranged goodie bag with many gifts donated by the local merchants and free hot dog lunch for the participants. The awards were presented by Miss Moore count and by Miss Teen Moore county. This was a well run and very successful show with many nice vehicles on display. See the Link below.  “Thank you!, to the Sandhills Chapter for a job well done. 

  

Look for your car.
For more pictures see:  2016 Sandhills Meet Pictures
Annie Goldman took more great pictures at the Show: https://goo.gl/photos/ZFeCxyR5Mp9cntmm8

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2016 NC Region Fall Show

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2016 NC Region Fall Meet – October 15, 2016

Spencer, NC – Hosted by the Furnitureland Chapter Chapter AACA

By Denny Oestreich
The 2016 NC Region Fall meet was  hosted by the Furnitureland Chapter on the grounds of the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC on October 15, 2016.  There were 72 entries including HPOF, DPC, and Class Judged vehicles. Several NC Region members could not attend or display their vehicles due to the flooding from Hurricane Mathew in southeastern NC. Chief Judge, Randy Stone  received the applications and organized the judging assignments. The judging was done by NC Region members and was completed between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. After the judging was completed the NC Region Members enjoyed lunch, viewed the cars and trucks and traded stories.   At 3:00 p.m. the Awards were presented by Jack Harris, Region President. There were several new Red Birds, DPCs and Repeat Preservation awards presented along with repeat HPOF and DPC judging results. Continuing their past years trophy theme, the Furnitureland Chapter arranged to have Yellow Norfolk Southern railroad box car as the event trophy.  Congratulations to the Furnitureland Chapter members on planning an excellent show.

Look for your car.
To see the Judgin results Click on: 2016 NC Region Fall Meet Judging Results
To see more pictures Click on: 2016 NC Region Fall Meet Photos

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2016 Annual Meet Report

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2016 Annual Membership Meeting

The NC Region Annual Meeting was held on January 15 and 16, 2016 at the Ramada Inn in Burlington, NC.  
There were 120 Region members and Guests attending.  Below are some discussion points and pictures
from the meeting.
1. Bill Cox, VP NC Region, reviewed highlights of the Calendar of NC Region and Chapter Events for 2016. Various Chapter
    representatives invited members to their car shows. Be sure to support these events.
2.Lorrie Oaks, Treasurer, reported the NC Region is growing and now has over 611 members. 
3. Chief Judge Randy Stone indicated that over 180 vehicles were judged and were given awards at the two
    NC Region meets in 2015.  The NC Region has seen the success of including HPOF and DPC classes
    and will continue to support these classes with prominent displays.   
4. President, Jack Harris, updated the membership on a number of improvements being made to the Transportation
    Museum facilities and the success the museum is having with their new programs. 
5. NC Region News Editor David Allen and Webmasters Matt Hinson and Denny Oestreich reminded members
    that articles and pictures are needed for the NC Region Newsletter and Websites.

6. Bob McAdam, Chair of the Scholarship Committee, reminded members that scholarship submissions for an
    individual scholarship and and institutional scholarship are due March 31.  If members have children or grandchildren
    who are studying an engineering curriculum you should review the Scholarship guidelines. 
    See: NC Region Scholarship Program
7. NC Region 2015 special judging awards were presented at the meeting. Pictures are below and the complete
    list of winners is included here: 2015 NC Region Awards 
8. Congratulations to Ralph N Proscia for receiving the 2015 Dave Hinkle Award. 
9. Congratulations to Harry Oakley and Roger Lyons for being the NC Region Circle of Honor inductees for 2015.   


 
     Pictured above are the members attending a special presentation of “Early Roads and Paths”.

To See more annual meeting pictures including the award winners click 2016 NC Region Annual Meet Photos

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