Washer Toss Games

Our Car Club went to BaysWater on Sunday July15th for a cruise and to

play a few washer toss games.

The weather was awesome and we had a great turnout.

We had a potluck picnic, enough fun for lunch and for supper.

Thanks to all the members for the wonderful meal.

Fun was had by everyone and it will be something we will be doing again in the future.

Here are a few pics to show everyone enjoying playing

washer toss.

    

 

                                                         The Ford Guys,up to no good,lol

                                            The winners of the tournament .........The Kanes
                                                                    Congrats on a fun day.

Trip to EverGreen in Kentville

Few pics of our trip to visit the folks at Evergreen in Kentville.

Trip to Shannex in Greenwich

Few pics of our cars visiting the folks at Shannex in Greenwich.

A&W Pedal Truck

Our Car Club is selling Tickets on this  A&W Pedal Truck.
Tickets are $1.00 each
Winning Ticket will be drawn at our Club's Annual" Show & Shine "at Evangeline Beach , Aug 12th , 2012

May News Letter

Down East Classic Car Club        News Letter      May 06, 2012

 - 33 Members in attendance. “ that’s better “

 - Meeting opened by President Cecil Kane.

 - Minutes from our last meeting ( Apr.01/12) were tabled by Rhoda and approved.

- Financial Report given by Cindy, our account balance is $ ######

 - Cecil reported that the changes to our clubs by-laws are gone to the Registry of Joint Stock Companies for approval.

 - Cecil informed us that there will be no quilt available to sell tickets on, so we will use the newly acquired pedal car from A & W to raise funds this year.

 - Dave Guptill has been confirmed for our Christmas Dinner & Dance.

 - Cecil asked for feedback on the A & W location after being there for our meet and greet. Merton Rafuse asked to speak on this, Merton said that we will have to make this work as the A & W is investing a lot of time and money into making us feel at home, supporting us and helping out with give aways.

Richard Ward asked if the A& W in the mall was able to accommodate us, due to the parking issues. The mall will not do this due to liability issues.

 -  Conrad LeLievre addressed the meeting on the Reg. of Motor Vehicles, Inspection Branch. No solid news as yet, but, did inform us that he will be replacing Hub Baxter on the N.A.A.C.C. board.

 - Cecil asked Wilbert Kane to chair the show & shine committee, but declined. Conrad volunteered to do this as long as he had lots of help. I am sure that volunteers will jump at the chance to help. You can park cars, help set up the venue, man the gate, etc.

 - Don`t forget to bring you car to display at the Greewich Shannex on Saturday, June 16 from 2 to 4 pm. Refeshments will be supplied. We will meet at and leave from Tim Hortons around 1:30 pm. The Shannex is a retirement and nursing home.

 - Cecil found a number of Car Quest gift certificates in the fun run bin, that is why hardly any came back to Car Quest for use.

 - Correspondence:

- We received a thank you card from Rosamond Smeltzer, she is doing better and wishes that she can join us soon. Rosamond and Ervin are being missed by the club also.

 - George Windsor informed the club that the Kentville Police has won a second place award for best dressed police car in all of Canada ! It was moved that the Kentville Police be invited to show their car at our show this summer, motion carried.

 - George Windsor is still looking for a few more cars to carry out an Apple Blossom Cruise for the New Minas 50 Plus Seniors Club in memory of Joan Chase, Deb Ambermans mom, on Wed. May 30. Looking for 15 cars if possible with a lunch to follow. Please contact George if you can participate on that day.

 - Cecil informed us that Ted VanTrigt will not be joining the club this year.

- With no further new business, Cecil closed the meeting.

 - 50/50 draw was $28.00, won by Linda Hiltz.

 - Next meeting is June 03, 2012 at 7 pm.

FOR SALE ITEMS

 1961 Chev step side pick-up truck with a 350 V8, 5 spd. Transmission, asking $11,000.00. Call Norm at 698-1098.

 1982 Chrysler LeBaron convertible, 4 cyl., auto., c/w new brakes, exhaust and convertible top, asking $4,000.00 or best offer. Call Gary at 834-2523, cell 247-0864.

 Thanks, Brian

 

Cruise Night Wed May 23,2012

Here are a few pics of our first cruise for 2012.Cars left A&W in New Minas and ended back at Timmys.

March News Letter 2012

Down East Classic Car Club        News Letter      Mar 04, 2012

- 25 Members in attendance.

- Meeting opened by President Cecil Kane.
- Minutes from our last meeting ( Feb.05/12) were tabled by Rhoda and approved.
- Financial Report given by Cindy, our account balance is $

   Cindy reported that the committee for updating our by-laws have not met as yet.

- Cecil reported that the Lions Hall has been booked for Dec. 01, 2012.
 Our Christmas Dinner & Dance. Cecil will talk with Dave Guptill on music. The status on the quilt for this year, still unknown.

 - Rhoda will be sending a sympathy card to Ann Brown and Marg Rafuse.

 - The A & W is now our new meeting place for Cruise Nights. Merton will be returning our car pictures that used to hang in the Burger King.

 - Cruise Nights volunteers, June is Tim Kane & Richard Ward. July is Eugene Schofield & Justin Balsor. August is Merton Rafuse & Brian Titus.

 - The Final year end cruise was set for Sunday, Sept. 23.

 - Our annual auction is set for Wednesday, Aug. 15.

 - Cecil called for a volunteer for our annual Car Show, as  Chairperson, no volunteers. Will try at the next meeting.

 - Cecil called for volunteers for the Social Comm. Rose Kane & Sarah Bigelow volunteered.

 - Cecil called for extra volunteers on the Phone Comm. Marg Melanson volunteered to help Rose & Marj. Kane.

 - A vote took place to see if Conrad LeLievre would become a member, voted in.

 - Harold Powers introduced himself and looking for membership in the club.

 - Correspondence :

   1. Cindy received the last two thank you cards from local schools for the breakfast programs.

   2. Cindy read an update letter from Conrad LeLievre on revisions to the Motor Vehicle Act. Negotiations and meeting still ongoing.

   3. Cindy received at letter from Ann Brown asking if we could put on a car display at the Shannex in Greewich. Further details to follow.

   4. Rosamond Smeltzer not well, Rhoda will send gift basket and card.

 - New Business :

 George Windsor addressed the club with the idea of a Apple Blossom Cruise for the New Minas 50 Plus Seniors Club in memory of Joan Chase, Deb Ambermans mom, on Wed. May 30. Looking for 15 cars if possible with a lunch to follow. Please contact George if you can participate on that day.

 - Brian Titus addressed the club to give a report on the number of car clubs listed in the Old Autos publication. 910 clubs across Canada, 35 clubs in Atlantic Canada, 16 in N. S., 7 in N. B., 7 in PEI & 5 in NFL.

 - Merton Rafuse suggested that the club give a thank you card to the Burger King Restaurant for the years it had hosted our club. Also, Merton suggested that Cecil notify the owners of the Burger King that we will not need their parking area anymore.

 - With no further new business, Cecil closed the meeting.

 - 50/50 draw was $25.00, won by Harold Powers.

 - Next meeting is April 01, 2012 at 7 pm.

 There are still some outstanding dues, you know who you are.

FOR SALE ITEMS

 1961 Chev step side pick-up truck with a 350 V8, 5 spd. Transmission, asking $11,000.00. Call Norm at 698-1098.

 1982 Chrysler LeBaron convertible, 4 cyl., auto., c/w new brakes, exhaust and convertible top, asking $4,000.00 or best offer. Call Gary at 834-2523, cell 247-0864.

 Thanks, Brian

 

Mooseland Aug.29, 2010

1970 Chev Impala

Pics of Your Cars...

To all Club Members, please email a picture of your car with year, make and model to
this email address,
downeastclassiccarclub@hotmail.ca

If you look to the side bar on the right, you will see a list of all members, honorary members, executives and a members car list. If you click on the names in the car list , it will take you to a pic of your car with all the details.
Look forward to getting pictures of your cars for all our followers to see.

News Letter for Feb. 05,2012

Down East Classic Car Club        News Letter               Feb. 05, 2012

-  23 Members in attendance.

- Meeting opened by President Cecil Kane.

- Minutes from our last meeting ( Nov. 06 /11 ) were tabled by Rhoda, and approved.

- Financial report given by Cindy, our account has a balance of $ xxxx. Also, attached is a Financial Comparison Report for 2010-2011.

-  Cindy asked if anyone was interested in being on the board of directors, and that if    anyone wanted off the board, that now is the time to say so.

Currently the board is made up of Cecil Kane, Harold Amberman, Rhoda Bennett, Cindy Benedict, Wilfred Baxter, Brian Titus, David Brown, Lauri Brown & Wendell Bennett. 

- Cindy also suggested that now is the time to make any changes to our clubs By-Laws. No one had any suggestions, so it will be left to the clubs officers to come up with any updates and repot back to the club for approval.

- Also, club membership dues need to be in this March.

- Christmas Social :
Cecil asked Marge Kane to look after the booking of the Coldbrook & District
Lions Club again this year and also move the date to Dec. 01 for a change.
Cecil also said that Dave Guptill was willing to play again this year. Also, that Dave was  willing to play for us sometime through the year at any function during the summer for free.

- 2012 Show & Shine –
 Our clubs show and shine will be held on Sunday, Aug. 12 this year.

- 2012 Fun Runs –
 Meet and greet will be on Wednesday, May 02.
 First fun run on May 09
Volunteers are needed for the months of June, July and Aug.

- Burger King –
 Cecil advised members that the Burger King is not putting our clubs car pictures up on their walls again, no free burger coupons or list of fun runs for the summer. Cecil informed everyone that the A&W were chasing him for the club to meet at their location and that they would prepare a parking area in back for our needs.
- Harold moved that we take the offer from A&W, it was agreed upon and Cecil will talk with A&W about the benefits of moving to their location.

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-Correspondence –

 - Cindy read a letter from Arthur and Ruby Hobbs of NL, and in which we found a $ 100.00 donation for the club. Rhoda will be sending the Hobbs a thank you letter.

- A letter from Hub and Liz that they would not be joining the club this year due to being away most of the year. Cecil suggested that they be made honorary members as Hub was one of the founding members of our club. It was agreed upon and passed.

- Cindy received 5 letters from the 7 schools we donated money to for the breakfast programs.

- Other Business –
- Rose Kane asked what the age limit was for helping sick kids. The club believes that 19 would be the cut off age. ( Legal age ).
 She asked because she suggested helping a family whose 16 year old boy was attacked by 2 other boys and all his medical bills will not be covered by MSI. It was agreed upon, that we will donate $ 300.00 to Charmaine Benjamin.

- We had a visitor drop in to request membership to our club, he is Conrad LeLievre. We will vote at the next meeting.

- Rose Kane took the floor to explain the workings of a new ( Blog ) site on the internet that is ours ! Ken and Sarah Bigelow took the time to set up and launch the site that will not cost the club anything. You can find the web site at                                                            www.downeastclassiccarclub.blogspot.com.  If you have anything you want to add to the blog, email it to downeastclassiccarclub@hotmail.ca .  The blog is ours to add photos of our cars, fun runs, shows, picnics, etc.

- Cindy asked about this years auction, but not enough people were present to assist in making the date and location final. Will discuss at next meeting.

-The meeting was adjourned by Cecil.

-50/50 draw – $ 20.00 was won by Brian Titus

Next meeting is scheduled for March 04/12 at 7:00 pm.  

NOTE : Club Dues need to be in by March.

FOR SALE :

1961 Chev step side pick-up with a 350 V8, 5 speed transmission, asking $ 11,000.00 O.B.O. Call Norm at 698-1098

1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible 4 cyl. Auto. c/w new brakes, exhaust, and convertible top, asking $ 4,000 or best offer, contact Gary Trask at 834-2523, cell, 247-0864.

Brian

Welcome all Club Members

Would like to welcome all club members to 2012.  Here is hoping this year will be full of fun, great times, lots of good friends getting together and enjoying our old cars and friendships with lots of good memories.  Looking forward to being able to share some of the fun times with others through this new blog. 

List of officers for the next two years are.....
 Cecil Kane..President,
Wendell Bennett...Vice President
Rhoda Bennett...Secretary
Cindy Benedict....Treasurer
Brian Titus.......News Letter Editor
                                                                   

Cruise to Bayswater

Here a few pictures of our last cruise for year 2011. We crusied to BaysWater,Chester, Mahone Bay and then onto BridgeWater, where we stopped into a little restaurant and had a yummy meal.
We were served more food, than we could eat.The service was awesome!