May 2001�President�s Trumpet

By Judith Nance

At first I thought that the President�s Trumpet was so called to herald the news of the NTOC! No one ever mentioned that the title came from the nickname for the exhaust pipe on the 442�I hope someone else learned something from this opening. We had a great April meeting at the Bath House! Members were very generous and provided salads and desserts. No rain (thank goodness), but a bit windy (my papers kept blowing everywhere). We did draw attention as we drove around the lake�once we finally got together (sorry about that Mike Payton�I told him to turn at the wrong exit). Thank you all for making my first meeting such a success! Next meeting is May 20th (3rd Sunday because of Mother�s Day) at the Flying S Farm, known to us as the Cadillac Ranch! It�s west of Justin about 6-7 miles on 407 (directions to follow). It is an open field in front of a hanger. Bring your own CHAIRS, FOOD and DRINKS. On display are a Stearman and a Beachcraft Staggerwing per Aron. Shade and restrooms in the hanger. We will have a short meeting. The Zone Show set for Sept. 21, 22, and 23 at the Harvey Hotel was discussed, and our members stepped forward and we were able to fill most of the committees! (see page 4 of this issue). Do not forget that they cannot do it by themselves. So if you see a particular area and would want to help, PLEASE offer. As Carol Hosey pointed out in the March �Journey with Olds�, volunteering and communication keeps a chapter together, improves the chapter�s activities and keeps Oldsmobile name alive and in the spotlight just to spite GM. Advertising in the Rocket helps to pay the expense and all members try to get business to advertise. The club needs someone to volunteer to strengthen this area. Are you ready? We have activities and meetings coming up everywhere! SO YOU NEED TO READ THE ROCKET!!! It is printed for you, the members, with a great deal of effort and time to give you information on current projects, activities and meetings. HAVE A LOVING MOTHER�S DAY!!! Judith

May 2001

N O R T H T E X A S O L D S M O B I L E C L U B

T H E R O C K E T h t t p : / / c l u b s . h e m m i n g s . c o m / n t e x a s o c a /

Inside this issue: President�s Trumpet 1

Next Meeting 2

Officers 2

Minutes 3

Ice Cream Social 3

2001 Zone Show 4

Odd Questions From the Editor 4

Adopt A Family 4

A Good Vendor 4

NTOC Members�10 Years 5

Train Ride (Rusk/Palestine) 5

This & That Corner 6

Upcoming Events 7

7th Annual People Choice 7

Sponsors 7

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DATE: Sunday, May 20, 2001

TIME: 2:00 pm

LOCATION: Flying S Farm �Cadillac Ranch�

Bring chairs food and drinks!

If you want dinner afterwards, Ponder is just north on 156 about 10 miles, and is renown for their steaks, etc. A Gene Autry, Audie Murphy kinda place.

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Directions to the Flying S Farm

May 2001 N.T.O.C. Meeting

From Plano/Richardson take 635W to 121, bear left (to DFW) to connect with 114 to the right at Grapevine. Stay on 114 (through Grapevine & Westlake) past 35W to 156. **North (left) on 156 to Justin, West (left) on 407 for 6-7 miles. Field of Cadillacs on the left�turn left at the 1st street past the field and drive about 1/2 mile to the gate on your left to enter the field. From Dallas take 35 North to 183 West to 114. Stay on 114 through Grape-vine and Westlake. Cross 35W and follow directions above **. From Ft. Worth/Arlington/Waxahache get to 35 heading North, West on 114, crossing 35W and follow directions above **. OR those of you who go North on 35W, exit at 114 to 156 and follow direc-tions above **.

Hey Dad, are we there yet?Hey Dad, are we there yet?Hey Dad, are we there yet?Hey Dad, are we there yet?

N.T.O.C.

The club that is not

just about CARS it�s

about PEOPLE!

President Judith Nance (214) 327-6699 jujunance@aol.com

President Elect Mike Payton (972) 938-7430 pndragon@swbell.net

Vice President Lawrence Dagate (214) 348-9427 lawrence.dagate@wcom.com

Treasurer Gene Crowdis (972) 690-5470 decrow@flash.net

Secretary Paul Fleming (214) 324-4202 paulflmng@aol.com

Chapter Rep Murphy Walker (817) 596-3393 mzlucy@mindspring.com

Editor Vicky Patters (972) 939-7889 v1967@aol.com

Spirit Items Cindy Payton (972) 938-7430 pndragon@swbell.net

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The April 8th meeting was held at the Bath House (White Rock Lake). Our new President, JuJu started off the meeting by thanking everyone for coming.

Chris Dreiling passed around a schedule sheet for departure dates leaving for the Denver Nationals. There was some discussion about shipping cars (around $700) and car haulers.

Gene Crowdis gave a treasurer report with balance as of now being $4,980.07 and $228.48 of that amount is for the Adopt-A-Family fund. Gene mentioned that we had 138 club members renew membership and 25 that have not. The new roster, membership card and a receipt will be mailed out this month.

Bob Prince gave an update on the Zone Show. (See PAGE 4 of this newsletter for further information).

JuJu mentioned the trip to Rusk on May 5th. The price is $13.00 for adults and $7.00 for children if we have a total of 20 or more. Personal decision on bringing your car. Sharon has so kindly taken over as the organizer.

The pail was passed around for the Adopt-A-Family fund and so far to date the club has raised $285.00.

Comment was made about the Arlington-July 4th Parade. Let�s show support. This should be a great time.

The next meeting will be held on May 20th at the Cadillac Ranch west of Justin. Darla Walker has been in con-tact with the owner, and due to his health reasons it will be up to each member to bring in their own food and drinks. It was noted that we would not hold a raffle this time either.

JuJu brought up that at the last meeting a member from the Porsche club mentioned a Charity Lap Rally on June 2nd. At this time we have no other information.

JuJu also noted that the sponsor form has been updated. Let�s get more Sponsors!

Gene Crowdis commented that he has 20-2001 calendars left and is selling them for $10.00 each.

Vicky Patters mentioned that articles for the newsletter need to be turned by the 3rd Friday of every month.

On June 23-24th Rockwall is hosting their 3rd Annual Cruise and Blues Show. Events that will take place are a swap meet, Saturday cruise through Rockwall, arts and crafts. Darla Walker to get more information.

Two possible meeting places were brought up. One at the North Texas Motor Sport in Denton and La Hacienda Ranch.

JuJu was proud to say that Darla Walker is still the �Sunshine Lady�. Darla noted that everyone needs to contact new members. Make it a Point.

Chris Dreiling spoke about writing an assay to win a chance to drive an Indy Pace Car, information on www.oldsmobile.com

Gene Crowdis asked were he could locate 68 hood stops and gaskets for taillight housing. So anyone with some info for Gene, please call him.

Well we had a wonderful time at this meeting. As always great cars, good food and lots of visiting.

Happy Oldsmobiling!! Vicky Patters (standing in for the Secretary Guy)

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April�Meeting Minutes

ICE CREAM SOCIAL (June NTOC Meeting) Sunday, June 10 at 2:00 pm Contact: Murphy & Darla Walker Lockheed Martin Recreation Area Home: 817-596-3393 3400 Bryant Irvin Road Cell: 817-613-7442 Forth Worth, TX 76109

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The club has put in $285.00 over the last few club meetings. As mentioned by Mickey at the April meeting, just imagine what we will have raised by December if we keep up this giving. Wonderful!!!!!!

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AdoptAdoptAdoptAdopt----AAAA----FamilyFamilyFamilyFamily �Odd Questions From The Editor�

Have you ever stop to wonder WHY?

1. Why don�t you ever see the headline �Psychic Wins Lottery�?

2. Why is it that when you�re driving and looking for an address you turn down the radio?

3. Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?

4. Why is the third hand on a watch called a second hand?

5. Why do you need a driver�s license to buy liquor when you can�t drink and drive?

This year the ZONE SHOW will be held the weekend of September 21-23 at the Harvey Hotel (Hwy 114 and Estes Road exit) with room rates of $69.00 per night (we need 20 rooms for Fri-day and 35 for Saturday to receive the hospitality suite). Friday night club members will bring a dish and Saturday the eats are provide by the club.

As of the April 8th meeting the following are the committee heads for each area (and still needs lots of volunteers):

Design�Brad Bishop Hospitality�Betty Crowdis Head Judge�Chris Dreiling Registration�Lawrence Dagate Security�Tom Stoker T-Shirt�Gerard Mavridis Lay Out�Murphy Walker Finance�Gene Crowdis Trophies�John Bonner Raffle�Aron Nance Goodie Bag Person�We need a volunteer PLEASE!!!!

2001 Zone Show

A GOOD VENDOR If you need some pot metal chrome plating done, there are two things I can tell you; 1) it is expensive and 2) Paul�s Chrome Plating in Evans City, PA does a good job. As some you have heard I am working on a 1968 442 convertible. I need to get it ready for the Nationals. Yes, the 2001 Nationals in Denver.

I had five pieces of pot metal that I wanted to have redone. Chris Dreiling recommended Paul�s so I went with them. I packaged up the parts and shipped them off hoping for quick turn around. I receive a call with pricing and a FAX of the contract. All is well!! Maybe not, another call asking �What kind of car I was working on since I had sent the vent wing pillar for a right side convertible and a left side hardtop. Remember these guys are busy doing chrome plating and they notice I sent mismatched parts. Not only that, they checked it out. Lucky for me as I saved a healthy chunk of money and even more I saved time. Hats off to a GOOD VENDOR who is looking out for his customer. When I got the parts back they looked great, all pits gone, a real professional job. I have talked to Jim at Paul�s Chrome Plating about doing an ad in the Rocket and we are sending him a copy of this Rocket so he can show his employees that we do really appreciate those hard to find craftsperson who go the extra mile. Gene Crowdis

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NTOC Members -10 Years or Better

Wow, have you ever really noticed how many mem-bers have been with the NTOC for 10 years or more? Check out the following list, you will be amazed.

Randy & Ann Alderfer Clark & Sarabeth Allen John & Betty Bonner Gene & Betty Crowdis

Lawrence Dagate Chirs & Lisa Dreiling

David Elms Ron Fincher

Art & Jennene Fuller Bill & Pam Furnell

Richard & Debbie Hirsch Paul Jones

Peter & Diane Kley David & Susie McCord

Joe & Sheri Munoz Murphy & Darla Walker

Bill & Cynthia Weissmann Pat & Margaret Yancey

The rest of us should be thankful to these wonderful people and all their enthusiasm and effort put forth to keep the NTOC what it has become today and the reason the rest of us young pups joined. YePee! MANY THANKS TO YA!

The Youngins

As ment ioned above, we are meet ing at the Countr y Café in Seagovi l le , d i rec-t ions are: From Dal-las take 175 to Sea-gov i l le (about 17 m i les) or I -20 or 635 to 175 and head South. A t Seago-v i l le take the Hal l Street ex i t and turn r ight at the l ight onto Ha l l Street . About 1 b lock on your r ight there is a shopp ing center , and the Countr y Café is located at the end of the shopping center next to a par ts s tore. From there we wi l l cont inue on 175 South to Jackson-v i l le and then South on 69 to Rusk . Just before Rusk ( there wi l l probab ly be s igns for the TSR) we take 343 to the r ight to 84 , at 84 we turn r igh t (W est) and then lef t a t the s igns for the Texas Sta te Ra i l road. I f you have quest ions, you can cal l Sharon Pet-r icone or Jud i th Nance. Jud i th

The run is On to o le#500. Those who s igned up at the 4/8 /01 meet ing have the ir reserva t ions . BUT, i f you d id no t s ign up you can s t i l l jo in th is un ique cru ise to East Texas! W e wi l l be meet ing Saturday morning a t dawn th i r t y at the Countr y Café in Sea-gov i l le . Our depar-ture t ime is 7 :00 am so we can ar r ive by 10:00 a t the TSR to get seats . I f you want break fast , you wi l l need to ar r ive no la ter than 6:00 am. Kenny Furne l l has grac ious ly of fered to watch our cars wh i le we take the t ra in , so com on Oldsmobi les ! The t ra in leaves a t 11:00 to Pa les t ine , ar r iv ing a t 12:30 wi th an hour layover , de-par t ing at 1:30 back to Rusk ar r iv ing a t 3:00. I f you need food, ref reshments , you can br ing sand-wiches or they have them ava i lable at the t ra in s tat ion. The Furne l ls are camping at the State Park and wi l l host a cook out af ter our t ra in r ide. You are to bring you own food to cook and chairs to si t on at the ir camp s i te .

Texas State Railroad Rusk/Palestine

HAPPY MOTHER�S DAY TO ALL YOU WONDERFUL MOTHER�S!

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A Letter To the Editor

Articles for submission into the Newsletter must be received by the 3rd Friday of the month.

Please remit to: v1967@aol.com

4333 Harvest Hill Rd Carrollton, TX 75010

Or just a friendly word at the next meeting.

Thanks for the input. Vicky

New Members - Welcome to our new members! Eric Boltz (Dallas) 1955 Holiday 88 (4-dr) & 1972 Hurst Olds (Conv) Doris Sosebee (Richardson) 1966 Cutlass (Conv) Ron & Carol Hans (Arlington) 1967 Cutlass (4-dr) & 1967 Cutlass (2-dr) Salah & Diana Kfoury (Irving) 1972 Cutlass S & 1994 Cutlass S (2-dr)

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�If it�s not hanging from your shirt, Who are you?�

Contact John Lamonica for your N.T.O.C. Name Tag at:

(972) 986-5791

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THIS & THAT

CORNER

The following are a few Cruises running through October that Kalya provided: First Saturday Blue Plate Special on Trinity Mills and Old Denton, Carrollton First Saturday Chuck�s Burgers on Coit and Arapaho, Richardson 502 Spanish Village (972-386-7752) 5:30-8:30 pm. Trophies/dash plaques/good food. $5.00 entry fee. First Saturday Sonic Drive-In on 15th and Custer, Plano 1601 Custer (972-596-7616). 5:30-8:30 pm Second Saturday Norma�s Café on Beltline just east of Webb�s Chapel, Carrollton. 3330 Beltline (972-243-8646). 5:30-8:30 pm Fun show, games for kids, and great cooking. $5.00 entry fee. Second Saturday Benny�s Burgers and Shakes, Garland 1456 Beltline (972-414-0168). 5:30-8:30 pm Third Saturday Chuck�s Burgers on Hwy 121 and Preston, Frisco 8608 Preston (972-668-8028). 5:30-9:00 pm The Buick Performance Club put this show on. Fairly large. Fourth Saturday Sonic Drive-In on Josey and Keller Springs, Carrollton This cruise canceled.

We would like to send a special Thank You to all of those who were part of the beautiful gift basket that we received as a Wedding Gift. Sincerely, Heath & Amy Brandon

New Roster�Membership Card�Financial Report The new roster is almost finished. The membership cards are in work and the Financial Report is driving me nuts. Anyway, I will have them finished before I go on vacation, so watch the mail. This time Art, make an ex-tra copy and give it to Jenenne for safekeeping. Gene Crowdis

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Upcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming Events

May 5 Rusk/Palestine Train Ride

May 20 NTOC/Cadillac Club Picnic @ Cadillac Ranch (Directions Later)

May 27 Texas Gulf Coast 7th Annual Peoples Choice Show�Bear Creek

June 10 Monthly Meeting @ Lockheed Martin (Murphy & Darla Walker)

June 23-24 Rockwall Cruise and Blues�The Collector Car Festival (Contact Peg Pannell Smith @ pegpannell_smith@cs.com)

July 8 Monthly Meeting�NEED SUGGESTIONS

July 25-28 2001 OCA Nationals�Denver Colorado

August 12 Monthly Meeting�NEED SUGGESTIONS

September 21 Zone Show @ The Harvey Hotel (Irving)

October If we get our date, it will be at the Fair (10/6; 10/13 or 10/20)

November 11 Monthly Meeting @ Rendon�s Burgers (Rendon-South of Ft Worth)

December Christmas Party

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