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THE LEHIGH VALLEY THUNDERBIRD CLUB
Board of Directors
Jean Brendlinger (TBD)
Dennis Crago (484) 554-7669
Jerry Engle (610) 694-0728
Sandi Fries (610) 759-4997
Bill Ingraham (610) 841-9021
Gina Jones (TBD)
Mike Melnyk (610) 279-6279
Barbara Melnyk (610) 279-6279
Alan Miller (484) 788-3931
Birthdays
Connie Smith 2/2
Carolyn Day 2/12
William Ingraham 2/13
Gayle Turner 2/14
Richard Beers 2/14
Jerry Engle 2/17
Dwayne Behler 2/20
Tell us if you have a Birthday in
February that we missed !
Please call (610) 434-2777
Club Officers President
Vince Luppino
(267) 808-1989
Vice-President
Tom Hollenbach
(610) 434-2777
Acting Secretary
Jessica Corder
(717) 639-7780
Treasurer
Walter J. Fries Jr.
(610) 759-4997
Editors
Tom Hollenbach
(610) 434-2777
Vince Luppino
(267) 808-1989
Volume 4 Issue 2
Lehigh Valley Thun derb ird Cl ub
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For the Latest Information on Club Events, Call our Message
Center at (610) 218-1500
Website: http://lehighvalleythunderbirdclub.com
Table of Contents
President’s Message____________2
Message from Board____________2
Upcoming Shows and Events_____3
Auto Mania Pictures ____________4
Pizza Afternoon Info_____________5
LVTC Application_______________7
All Ford Nationals_______________9
BAVTS Car Show Registration____11
For Sale______________________12
2015 Shows and Cruises________15
Advertisments_________________16
Lehigh Valley Thunderbird Club
February 2015
Club Elections
2015 Election Results
On January 10, 2015 , General Elections were held at our monthly meeting at The Starlight
Restaurant . Vince Luppino was voted in as President and Walter J. Fries Jr. was voted in as
Treasurer. With the Vice-President position open, the General Membership and Board ap-
pointed and approved Tom Hollenbach as Vice-President.
Our new Board Members were voted in too. As Past President, Mike Melnyk will have a
Board position for one term. Jean Brendlinger, Jerry Engle, Gina Jones and Alan Miller were
voted onto the Board replacing several board members who wished to step down. So our
new Board of Directors is composed of;
Jean Brendlinger, Dennis Crago, Jerry Engle, Sandi Fries, Bill Ingraham, Gina Jones,
Barbara Melnyk, Mike Melnyk and Alan Miller
I want to thank Mike, Walter, Vince, Jessica, Jerry, Dennis, William, Sandi, John, Alan, Bar-
bara for their support of the club. Also, I want to thank all the members who came out on
Saturday to support and participate in the General Elections and General Meeting. It was a
great group and a strong turnout!
Tom Hollenbach
Nominations Chairperson
President’s Message
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Hello Fellow Lehigh Valley Thunderbird Club Members! I hope this message finds everyone in good health and happy spirits! Thank You for having the confidence in me to vote me in as your Club President. It is a honor to serve in this position. 2015 is off to a good start! We had good attendance at our initial General Member-ship Meeting on Saturday, January 10th at the Starlight Restaurant. Then the following weekend, we met at the Hamilton Family Restaurant for breakfast and made what is becoming the Annual start to our year, our trip to Auto Mania, at Allentown’s Agricul-ture Hall. While it was cold that day, it was great to see the warm smiles of friends. So, what are my aspirations for our club ? I will sum it up in several words; Cars, Friendships and Community. While the basic factor that binds us as members is our love of the Thunderbird automobile, many strong friendships have formed and will form in the future. Community comes into play in that we are all involved in our individual communities, but have also brought our Thunderbird family into our communities too. I hope to not only gain more members into the club, but to gain more activity from our present members. Over the years, our club has become more active in local cruises and shows. We have hosted two car shows and donated a significant amount of the shows proceeds to Non profit organizations like the Nazareth Food Bank, Jen’s House and Pediatric Cancer, all in our community of the Lehigh Valley. So it’s a new year, come on out and participate! You will notice we moved our Gen-eral Meeting to Saturday afternoons for January, February and March. Travel should be easier and hopefully a little warmer in the winter sun. Our annual “Pizza Night” will now be “Pizza Afternoon” and as tradition has it, we will release our 2015 Planned Ac-tivities List. Also we will have some additional surprises to, BUT it is not too late to send in your suggestions so they may be included on our list. Please let me or any Of-ficer or Board Member know your ideas! In 2016, we will be hosting the ITC Convention. We need volunteers to help out, so pencil in September 2016 for the convention. We will have more details at upcoming meetings for you. Enough for now!
Stay Safe, Warm and Healthy, Vince
*** Remember to check our message center for updates and/or cancellations @ 610-218-1500 ***
Board of Directors
Jean Brendlinger (TBD)
Dennis Crago (484) 554-7669
Jerry Engle (610) 694-0728
Sandi Fries (610) 759-4997
Bill Ingraham (610) 841-9021
Gina Jones (TBD)
Mike Melnyk (610) 279-6279
Barbara Melnyk (610) 279-6279
Alan Miller (484) 788-3931
A Message from the Board
As we begin 2015, we ask all members to look over your calendars and your Thunderbirds and get
ready for another fun filled year. It has been a while since some of you have come out and partici-
pated in a club function, so since 2015 has started out with such “mild weather and bright sunny
days”, try to come out and say “Hello”!
Our membership renewals are still coming in. We ask all those intending to renew to send your
dues in by mid-February. Our dues and membership number is the basis for our budget and allows
the club to commit to do the various shows and support charities. Last year we were able to donate
some sizeable funds to the food bank , Jen’s House and the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. These
organizations have a very positive impact in the Lehigh Valley!
If you know someone with a Thunderbird, get them to join the club…...the more the merrier!
Please ATTEND PIZZA Afternoon, as we will unveil our Club Activities for 2015. Some surprises too!
Upcoming Shows and Events
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Please Note:
Pertaining to the General
Meeting and Board of Directors
Meeting, if you plan to have
dinner, please arrive at
6:00pm, otherwise, the actual
meeting starts at 7:00pm.
DATE EVENT LOCATION
February 7, 2015 General Meeting
12:00 Noon
Parkland Restaurant
2702 Walbert Avenue
Allentown, PA 18104
February 24, 2014 Board Meeting Borderline Restaurant
March 7, 2015 General Meeting
“PIZZA Day”
12:00 Noon
Mivajo’s Pizza
394 N. Broad Street
Nazareth, Pa 18064
March 21, 2015 Greater Lehigh Valley Auto
Dealers Association Car Show
Display
8:30am
Stabler Arena
March 31, 2015 Board Meeting Borderline Restaurant
April 7, 2015 General Meeting
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Meeting
Hamilton Family Restaurant
2027 Hamilton Avenue
Allentown, PA 18104
April 28, 2015 Board Meeting Borderline Restaurant
Ford Nationals @ Carlisle Friday June 5th thru Sunday June 7th, 2015
Registration is Now Open
www.carlisleevents.com
Come celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the THUNDERBIRD!
ALL DIFFERENT
LOCATIONS
“Tour of the Valley”
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AUTO MANIA 2015
A BRIEF REVIEW OF 2015 Sold Out Vending and a Record Turnout Highlight Allentown
Weekend One show down, 12 to go! The 2015 Carlisle Events season concluded its first
event of the year with Auto Mania at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The event drew thousands
over the course of the weekend and again, packed Ag Hall. Indoor vending space was once
again sold out and guests came from the region over to find a deal on tools, parts, mer-
chandise, memorabilia, collectibles and more. With temperatures and Mother Nature gen-
erally cooperating, PA’s largest indoor heated swap meet was able to stretch its legs out-
side too, offering even more sales space for merchandise and cars where enthusiasts
could continue to shop. As always, the first event of the season was a smashing success
and has helped pave the way for what should be an awesome 2015 season for Carlisle
Events. Save the date for the 2016 event because Auto Mania returns January 15-17. Call
717-243-7855 today for information.
- See more at: http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/automania
CLASSICS IN ATLANTIC CITY
Event Schedule
Dates: February 27th - March 1st, 2015
Show Hours: Fri. 9:00am - 8:00pm Sat. 9:00am - 9:00pm Sun. 9:00am - 5:00pm
Auction Hours: Fri. 11:00am - 6:00pm Sat. 11:00am - 7:00pm Sun. 11:00am - 4:00pm
Memorabilia Auction Hours:
Friday - Sunday 10:00am - 11:00am
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Pizza Afternoon
Pizza Afternoon General Meeting
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Noon at
Mivajo’s Pizza
394 N. Broad Street
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-0760
We will be reviewing the 2015
Schedule of Planned Club Ac-
tivities, The 2015 Lehigh Valley
Dealer Car Show arrange-
ments, and other club items.
Some Surprises too!
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2015 Schedule of Planned Activities
TO BE UNVIELED AT PIZZA AFTERNOON, SATURDAY, MARCH 7th, 2015
? Suggestions for 2015 Activities
Wanted!
Local Shows you would like the
Club to attend? A church looking
for support via an auto show we
can help with? A local cause you
want to support……..
Please contact Vince Luppino with
your ideas so we can publish the
activities for March 2015!
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WIND GAP
2015 T-Birds flock to the Gap !
This is one of the first car shows of the 2015 season, in our back-
yard! The weather will be great, so let’s “Cruise to the Gap” !
May 17th, 2015
Look for Registration form in upcoming
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FOR SALE
1968 Thunderbird Four Door For Details, Contact Mike Del Borrello
484-221-0239 or [email protected]
12-Volt Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Powerful 12-volt Dust Buster motor for quick pick-ups
16' power cord with 12-volt vehicle power adaptor for extend
ed reach and convenience
1-step empty means hands never touch the dirt
On-board accessory storage so Dust Buster tools go where you
need them
Contact Vince or Walt to purchase: $25.00 each
BLACK & DECKER 12-Volt Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
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2015 Auto Shows and Cruise Information courtesy of “Autoresourcetoolkit”
JANUARY -
01/16-01/18 AUTO MANIA AT AG HALL, Allentown Fairgrounds, Allentown PA Info: 717-215-0700 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting ; PA's Larg-est Heated Info Swap Meet& Memorabilia Show + Car Corral http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/automania/default.aspx Fri 12-9 Sat 9-6 Sun 9-3
FEBRUARY -
01/31-02/08 PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW at the PA Convention Center NE & NW corners of 12th & Arch Streets, Philadelph-ia, PA www.phillyautoshow.com Times: From 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-8pm; Mon-Fri Noon-10pm
02/27-03/01 ATLANTIC CITY CLASSIC CAR SHOW & AUCTION 1-800-227-3868begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (42nd Annual!) Atlantic City Convention Center; G Potter King Inc.; http://www.acclassiccars.com/
02/27 THE CLASSICS AT THE BOARDWALK IN ATLANTIC CITY, NJ http://acclassiccars.com/event-schedule-classics.php
02/22 46TH ANNUAL HAMBURG SWAP MEET & CAR CORRAL IN HAMBURG PA
7-2; Hamburg Fire Co Field House, 127 S 4th St Rear, Hamburg PA; Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market; Lester Manwiler 610-823-4656 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting
MARCH -
03/07 REDBALL MILITARY TRANSPORT WINTER SWAP MEET Jim Thorpe Memorial Park Hall, E 10th St (2 blocks east of PA 903), Jim Thorpe, PA 9-5; Military Vehicles & Militaria; Set Up 03/06; Info: Jim Gilmore 570-325-5216; Website www.redballonline.org
03/19-03/22 GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY AUTO SHOW IN BETHLEHEM PA
Stabler Arena at Lehigh University, 124 Goodman Drive, Bethlehem PA 18015 Rauch Fieldhouse, West Pavilion, Lehigh University; New Vehi-cles on Display ThuFriSat 10-9, Sun 10-6; www.glvautoshow.org
APRIL -
04/11 MAPLE GROVE SPRING SWAP MEET& FLEA MARKET in Mohnton PA www.maplegroveraceway.com 04/11 CRUISE TREXLERTOWN SHOPPING CENTER IN TREXLERTOWN PA 4-7 PM; Weather Permitting; All vehicles welcome; DJ Sensational Sounds Host Mopar Madness www.moparmadness.org ; Benefit Dream Come True 04/17-04/19 33rd ANNUAL SPRING ENGLISHTOWN SWAP MEET & AUTO SHOW, ENGLISHTOWN NJ Show presented by P.C. Richard & Son; www.etownraceway.com 04/22-04/26 SPRING CARLISLE www.carsatcarlisle.com 717-243-7855 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 04/25 2ND ANNUAL MICHAEL AQUILINA MEMORIAL CAR SHOW IN CHERRYVILLE PA Bethany Wesleyan Church, 675 Blue Mountain Drive, Cherryville, PA 18035 9-3; Rain or Shine; Trophies, 50/50, Vendors, Crafters, Food, Enter-tainment Shooting For The Cure; Info Wanda Brown 610-393-8636 or [email protected] end_of_the_skype_highlighting 04/25 CRUISE TREXLERTOWN SHOPPING CENTER IN TREXLERTOWN PA 4-7 PM; Weather Permitting; All vehicles welcome; DJ Sensational Sounds Host Mopar Madness www.moparmadness.org ; Benefit Dream Come True
MAY - 05/08 CRUISE AT LUCKY STROKES GOLF, 7200 AIRPORT RD, BATH PA 18014 5:30-8:30 PM; Door Prizes, 50/50, Silent Auction; All vehicles welcome Benefit Camelot House for Children; Website www.lehighvalleycruisers.com Host: Lehigh Valley Cruisers; Contact Debbie 610-360-2632 or Dick 610-216-3510 05/09 CRUISE TREXLERTOWN SHOPPING CENTER IN TREXLERTOWN PA 5-8 PM; Weather Permitting; All vehicles welcome; DJ Sensational Sounds Host Mopar Madness www.moparmadness.org ; Benefit Dream Come True 05/15-05/17 IMPORT & KIT NATIONALS AT CARLISLE www.carsatcarlisle.com 717-243-7855 05/30 CRUISE TREXLERTOWN SHOPPING CENTER IN TREXLERTOWN PA 5-8 PM; Weather Permitting; All vehicles welcome; DJ Sensational Sounds Host Mopar Madness www.moparmadness.org ; Benefit Dream Come True
JUNE -
06/05-06/07 FORDS AT CARLISLE www.carsatcarlisle.com 717-243-7855
06/10-06/13 MERCEDES BENZ INTERNATIOINAL 190SL GROUP CONVENTION
2220 Emrick Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18080; Info 610-360-3025 www.190slgroup.com
06/12 CRUISE AT LUCKY STROKES GOLF, 7200 AIRPORT RD, BATH PA 18014 5:30-8:30 PM; Door Prizes, 50/50, Silent Auction; All vehicles welcome Benefit Camelot House for Children; Website www.lehighvalleycruisers.com Host: Lehigh Valley Cruisers; Contact Debbie 610-360-2632 or Dick 610-216-3510 06/13 CRUISE TREXLERTOWN SHOPPING CENTER IN TREXLERTOWN PA 5-8 PM; Weather Permitting; All vehicles welcome; DJ Sensational SoundsHost Mopar Madness www.moparmadness.org ; Benefit Dream Come True
06/20 CAR SHOW AT BOROUGH PARK IN PALMERTON PA
10-3 PM; Rain or Shine; Benefit Area Recreation; DJ: JP And Company Awards (community judged); Dash plaques to first 100 registered; Reg. DOS $10 Host: Palmerton Pace-Makers; Info: [email protected]
06/21 26TH ALL MOPAR FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW AT REAGLE DODGE
RT 512, PEN ARGYL, PA 9-3; Rain Date SUN 06/28; New Reg. Hours 8-11 AM; Pre-Reg. by 06/10 $10, DOS $15 Host: Slate Belt Mighty Mopars Ltd For info & registration see www.slatebeltmightymopars.com or Rick Hageman 610-381-7222
06/26-06/28 GM AT CARLISLE www.carsatcarlisle.com 717-243-7855 06/26 CRUISE AT LUCKY STROKES GOLF, 7200 AIRPORT RD, BATH PA 18014 5:30-8:30 PM; Door Prizes, 50/50, Silent Auction; All vehicles welcome Benefit Camelot House for Children; Website www.lehighvalleycruisers.com Host: Lehigh Valley Cruisers; Contact Debbie 610-360-2632 or Dick 610-216-3510 06/27 CRUISE TREXLERTOWN SHOPPING CENTER IN TREXLERTOWN PA 5-8 PM; Weather Permitting; All vehicles welcome; DJ Sensational Sounds Host Mopar Madness www.moparmadness.org ; Benefit Dream Come True
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Ford Nationals @ Carlisle Friday June 5th thru Sunday June 7th, 2014
Registration is Now Open
www.carlisleevents.com
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