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St. Patrick's Day Party
Arlyn Campbell's Classic Garage with non-classic Utility vehicle. Everyone wants one of these!A good time was had by one and all at the CCCA St. Patrick’s Day green party at Arlyn and Jane Campbells’ lovely home. We had plenty of green that day, from Jane’s green hair to Frank Guy’s own concoction of green beer. We started the day with the usual kicking of tires while munching on wonderful Irish cheeses and getting on our green beads, so no one would get pinched. We progressed to a wonderful meal of brisket, cabbage, and all kinds of green stuff, dining by the pool. When lunch was finished, we had a business meeting, and Al filled us in on the National Meeting results, while the rest of us were stuffing ourselves with green cookies, chocolate cake and lemon curd cupcakes. As usual, CCCA members had fun doing what we do best: talk old cars and eat good food!
Did somebody say "Let's Eat?"
Barbara Mott beside the pool with some kind of green concoction in hand.
Enjoying a pleasant day with friends. That's what the NTR is all about.
"Diamonds & Denim"
2012 CCCA Annual Meeting Recap
2012 Warshawski Award Winner (Best of Show)1940 Packard Darrin owned by NTR Regional Director, Steve ChapmanAfter a long time planning, preparing, and finishing final details, the 2012 Classic Car Club of America® Annual Meeting finally arrived at the Hilton DFW Lakes Hotel in Grapevine, January 4-7, 2012. Ready to greet the roughly 200 attendees with a hearty "Howdy!" were the members of the North Texas Region!
Wednesday’s trip to Fort Worth started with a wonderful lunch at Reata Restaurant and then gave participants time to spend time in Sundance Square. Some went shopping for a little something Western as a memento of their visit to Cowtown, while others visited the Sid Richardson Museum and its collection of Remingtons and Russells. A few unlucky souls who’d planned on going to Fort Worth had to miss out when the Grapevine Fire Marshal decided that cars had to be started outside as they arrived, rather than on Saturday in Texas Grande Hall as had been long-planned. After much discussion that day, the fire marshal finally gave the OK for the rest of the cars to be judged according to the original plans! Wednesday night featured a festive Mexican buffet and Welcome Party in the International Ballroom at the hotel, followed by the ever-popular Hospitality Room.
Bobbie’dine Rodda and Lisa Daniels at the Mexican Buffet and Welcome Party on Wednesday night.
(photo courtesy of Michael Kan)
Steve Chapman receives the Warshawski Trophy (Best of Show) for his stunning 1940 Packard Darrin
Thursday’s schedule was chock full of activities. Regional Directors and Editors all had meetings prior to the buses departing for Panther City Classic Autos, the private collection of Paul Andrews. What an incredible collection of Full Classics® and other various automobiles! After lunch, catered by the City Club of Fort Worth, and time to enjoy looking at the cars and other automobilia, the buses loaded back up for the short drive to the Fort Worth Stockyards. They arrived in time for visitors to get to see the daily cattle drive down Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards, before giving participants time to shop. There may have been a pair or two of boots purchased by CCCA members before they headed to the World’s Largest Honky-Tonk, Billy Bob’s Texas! A Texas buffet, featuring chicken fried steak and brisket, satisfied many hungry tummies before most headed back to the hotel on the early buses. A few brave souls stuck around for the Thursday night line dancing lessons offered at Billy Bob’s before heading back.
Touring "Panther City Classic Autos", the private collection of Paul Andrews, on Thursday. (photo courtesy of Michael Kan)
Friday started off with the Annual Membership meeting and continental breakfast. New board members were elected, and reports were given by all committees. The Museum Membership meeting followed, and then it was time to hop on the buses again. This time they headed to Dallas and Sam Pack’s museum and warehouse. The group was met by Sam Pack himself as they arrived at the museum, which houses mostly 1950’s and 1960’s cars. At his warehouse, a few blocks from the museum, there were another 200+ cars and trucks to see
.The "Diamonds and Denim" Regional Awards Banquet was held in the Austin Ranch Party Barn, just a short jaunt from the hotel. The banquet was more casual than most years, with some people arriving in their recently purchased Western wear and boots! As the awards were presented, it was announced that in honor of his pioneering of the CCCA’s website, the Non-Print Award has been renamed the "Chuck Conrad Website Award". The North Texas Region was awarded 1
st place in Membership (for stability and growth) for the second straight year, and 3rd place in the Dietrich Annual Meeting award for percentage of members attending and showing Classics.
Mark Chambers, past NTR Regional Director, receiving the NTR’s Membership Award from CCCA President Al Kroemer. (photo courtesy of Michael Kan)
Saturday was the big day as judging of the Classics began around 9:30am. Along with the official judges, there was a group of people who had taken National Head Judge John Kefalonitis’ judging class and were trying their hands as apprentice judges (their scores were compared, but did not count in the judging). After judging was completed, the general public as well as other car clubs were invited in to enjoy the cars. There was a good turnout of non-CCCA people coming to view the incredible display in Texas Grande Hall.
Saturday’s tour began with a wonderful lunch in the Zodiac Room located in the flagship Neiman-Marcus store in downtown Dallas. Appetites satisfied with the signature popovers and strawberry butter, orange soufflé, chicken salad and more, there was time for a bit of shopping (perhaps a little bling for the evening’s awards banquet?) before re-boarding buses for the drive to Carol & John Ridings Lee’s home and collection. The Lee home, which is a renovated and remodeled Southwestern Bell telephone building, houses both his office and their amazing collections. As his collection consists mostly of sports and racing cars from the 1930’s, it gave those attending a third type of collection to view during their time in the Metroplex.
(photo courtesy of Michael Kan)Past Presidents, Al Kroemer, Chuck Conrad, Katie Robbins, Bill Davis, Chris Bock, Jon Lee and Dick Roach cut the 60th Anniversary Cake.
The Tech Session on Saturday afternoon, led by National Director Jerry Steelman, featured Hatfield Restoration, McPherson College Automotive Restoration program, and Skip Ritner. Hatfield Restoration spoke about automobile upholstery work, while Brian Martin gave an overview of the McPherson College program that will provide the hands to work on the Classics down the road. Ritner shared his work on a replacement Packard part.
Saturday night’s Awards Banquet was a celebration of the kickoff of the 60
th year of the CCCA as well as the incredible showing of cars at the Annual Meeting. Prior to awards being handed out, a birthday cake featuring the red Classic car logo and "Happy 60th Birthday" was rolled out with past Presidents in attendance cutting the first pieces. Chuck Conrad was awarded the "Citation for Distinguished Service", the highest award the CCCA gives. Six perfect 100-point cars were awarded during the evening, all by NTR members.
Chuck Conrad receiving the "Citation for Distinguished Service" from CCCA President Al Kroemer. (photo courtesy of Michael Kan)
The crowning achievement was the awarding of the Warshawsky Trophy for Best of Show – going to NTR Regional Director Steve Chapman’s 1940 Packard 1807 convertible sedan by Darrin.
A big shout of "thanks" goes to all those in the North Texas Region who helped make the Annual Meeting a success. Many compliments were given to the Region for their outstanding job on the event, making everyone feel welcome, and giving everyone a real taste of Texas!
What an Annual Meeting!
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May 26 Breakfast @ IHOP* – 8:30am
June 23 Breakfast @ IHOP* – 8:30am
July 28 Breakfast @ IHOP* – 8:30am
Dec. TBD Christmas Party
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