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NEWSLETTER OF THE HAWKEYE CHAPTER

APRIL/MAY

Issue 3, 2012 BUICK CLUB OF AMERICA

Hawkeye Chapter Event

AMERICAN GOTHIC MUSEUM - ELDON IOWA

DUMONT MUSEUM - SIGOURNEY IOWA

SATURDAY MAY 19, 2012 9:30 t0 10:00 Meeting at Casey’s, found on Highway 16 entering Eldon, Iowa

Coffee/bathroom break

10:00 Leave for American Gothic Museum. The house itself is a private residence but there are costumes and pitchforks to use to have your picture taken with the house in the back ground

11:30 Leave museum in a convoy to the Pizza Ranch in Sigourney Iowa

12:00 Lunch at the Pizza Ranch 416 W. Jackson Street, Sigourney

1:15 Leave for Dumont Museum

1:30 Arrive at Dumont Museum, admission is $8.00 per person. The museum features a large collection of Oliver tractors, pedal cars, two gigantic Lionel train displays, Roy Rogers memorabilia and more. Tour of the museum should take about 1 and a half to 2 hours.

RSVP to Gary or LaVonne Gleason at [email protected] or 563-386-4649 by May 15, 2012 please

5/19

mailto:[email protected]


DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE by Harold Werley Fifteen members/spouses joined the Spring Fling Dust-Off Tour to Sioux City hosted by Harold Werley and Ruth French. The first stop was at Director Harold Werley's shop/auto storage building in Moville. Coffee and donuts were served as club members arrived and an orientation to the day's activities was shared. Through out the tour Harold asked trivia questions for the '40s, '50s, '60s and '70s. If score had been kept I think John Hemmingway would have won. We welcomed new members John and Jo McCarthy from Sioux Falls, SD and enjoyed getting to know them. The next stop was at the Healey Werks in Lawton, IA. It is a family owned business that specializes in concours restoration of mostly exotic foreign autos. The in-house shops we toured are state of the art total restoration units (except plating because of EPA regulations). It was off to lunch at Charlie's Restaurant at the Holiday Inn and a brief business meeting. Disappointment was expressed that 14 memberships have not been renewed for 2012. After lunch we visited the new downtown Sioux City Public Museum and spent the time being introduced to the history and artifacts of Sioux City. Then it was on to Palmer's Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe where we got to be "kids in a candy store." Our last stop of the day was at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center on the banks of the Missouri River. The center documents the exploration of the Louisiana Purchase and provides access into the expedition through interactive displays. Folks left for home feeling they had experienced a good tour. I want to promote our next activity which is the May 19th tour to Eldon and Sigourney Iowa hosted by Gary and La Vonne Gleason. Stops include the American Gothic Museum (the house made famous in Grant Wood's painting) and the Dumont Museum which includes Oliver tractors, pedal cars, Lionel trains and Roy Rogers memorabilia. RSVP to the Gleason's by May 15 at [email protected] or 563-385-4649. Also add a new activity for August 25th. Gene and Betty Upstill will host the Hawkeye Chapter at their farm in Gilbert, IA. Gene intends to also invite the Cadillac and Studebaker folks. Be sure to check the 2012 calendar of events in the previous Dynaflash so you don't miss out. Get that Buick out and have fun.

CAR SHOW FOR VETERANS SATURDAY JUNE 9, 2012

4:00 P.M. MAIN STREET - JEWELL, IOWA

Food, Fun and entertainment For those who might think the Judging Handbook is being thrown under the bus for this event, you are correct. This is not so much about classic cars as it is for raising money for Patriot Outreach and Veterans who suffer from P.T.S.D. (Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder). Rick Young Scrap Iron King Show Chairman



Welcome to our new members

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAWKEYE MEMBERS

We are just starting to collect birthdays and anniversaries of Hawkeye Chapter members. Please let Ellen McDonald know your birthday, spouse’s birthday and wedding anniversary, month only . This is very good for you guys. You will never forget your wife’s birthday or anniversary and rush out to get a quick gift. Ladies, it is good for you because otherwise he would rush out and buy you something dumb.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAWKEYE MEMBERS

John and JoEllen McCarthy 46715 Buckeye Street Souix Falls. SD 57107-7044 Owners of; 1959 LeSabre 2 door hardtop 1969 LeSabre 4 door sedan

Lynn and Brenda Reinsch 710 South Street Webster City Iowa 50595-3052 Owners of: 1968 Skylark custom 2 door 1968 Skylark 4 door

MAY None reported

JUNE Marilyn Barquist John Hemingway

MAY Roger and Carol Volker Harold and Ruth French - Werley

JUNE Larry and Bonnie Brownfield


Sioux City Hawkeye Tour photos supplied by Bill

The group reviewing the tour schedule at Harold Werley’s storage headquarters in Moville, Iowa. Our newest member, John McCarthy, is shown in the photo on the left at the far top. In addition to Harold’s 1937 behind the ladies, his new acquisition Regal Limited is shown. New member JoEllen Mccarthy on the left is sitting next to Marilyn Barquist, Ellen McDonald, Diane Nelson and Ruth Werley.

If food is not involved ,it is not a Hawkeye tour. Pictured at the Pizza Parlor are from the left ,Bill Barquist, Assistant Director, Gary Gleason, Treasurer, Lavonne Gleason and Betty and Gene Upstill,


The group does a car show at Healey Werks Restoration facility .

Not one, but two 1928 Chevrolets seen for sale on Highway 20 on the way to Sioux City.

Can you tell the difference of the front end design between the 1989 and 1984 Buicks shown on the left ?????

1989 it is on the left


Going to the REGIONAL??????? On the way home from our hideout in Texas, Mary and I took a side trip to Hermann, Mo. It is on the way to the site of our Regional and would make a great tour stop for a convoy. Hermann was settled in 1837 and is full of old German architecture. In addition to the architecture, the Germans quickly learned you can’t farm effectively on hillsides, so they grew grapes. The little town of Hermann has eight wineries. They have trolley tours to the wineries and there are also restaurants at some wineries offering German food. Could be a nice stop on Sunday as we return. There is a car show planned by the local car club on September 9 starting at 9:30. Hermann is 92 miles west of the St. Louis area.

2012 HAWKEYE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Hawkeye Chapter Events May 19 Southeast Iowa Tour Hosted by Gleasons June 10 - Iowa Arboretum Car Show Buick/AACA/Corvette July 15 - Boone, IA Scenic Valley Car Show Aug 25- Gathering at Upstill farm Sept. 6-8 - BCA Heartland Regional Meet Sept. 15 - Stillwater Motors MN All Buick Show Oct. 14 - Bridges of Madison County Nov. 17 - Holiday (Thanksgiving/Christmas) Dinner (Bill & Marilyn Barquist)

Optional Events May 4-5 - Swap Meet at Iowa State Fairgrounds May 6-Gopher State show at MN Fairgrounds June 9 - Jewell, IA PTSD Benefit Car Show June 21-24 - AACA Central Meet at Cedar Rapids June 24 - Back to the 50's Minneapolis, MN June 24 - Olmstead House Show, Des Moines June 27-30 - BCA National Meet, Concord, NC June 29-July 1 - Good Guys at IA State Fair grounds July 4-7 - National Olds Show, Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines July 12-15 - Iola Wisconsin Swap Meet and Car Show July 18-21 - National Pontiac Show, Pleasant Run St. Charles, IL August 9-19 - Iowa State Fair - display cars Sept. 1 - Iowa Street Rods, Ames Sept. 2 - Madrid Iowa Car Show Oct. 7 - Cruise to the Woods, Webster Co. Fairgrounds, Ft. Dodge Oct. 10-13 - Hershey Swap Meet

IOLA 2012 July 12 thru 15. 21st Century Orphan cars. A tribute to Plymouth, Oldsmobile, Mercury and Pontiac.


Rollie Just a polite reminder that the registration deadline for the National meet is May 20th. You may want to mention to your members as every chapter has some last minute procrastinators. Brian DePouli Carolina Chapter BCA Director BCA Driven Class Chairman 2012 BCA 500 at Concord, NC National Meet Buick Club Of America President Co-Chairman www.buickclub.org/2012

Looking for a driver ? On May 5, 2012 there will be an estate auction in the Foley/ Milaca, Minnesota area. Offered is a 1972 Buick Electra 225 2 door hardtop with 66,000 miles. Car sells at noon. Also lots of auto related memorabilia and antiques. For more information contact RIME Auctioneering 763-434-5769

This one is for our Studebaker collector, Gene Upstill One of the things Mary and I do as we travel around the USA is stop at Presidential Libraries. During the past winter we had the opportunity to see the George H. W. Bush library in College Station, Texas. I was wandering around when what should appear but this 1947 Studebaker. It was presented to George and his wife upon his graduation from college. The car transported the Bushs, including future President George W., to Texas.

Recently I was reading an article about wrens. I found it interesting that the song of the Bewick’s wren was described as pronounced “Buicks”.

Dumb laws If you are planning to travel to Washington state with nefarious plans, here is an interesting law to keep in mind. Any motorist with criminal intent is required to stop before entering a town and inform the chief of police of his or her presence.

http://www.buickclub.org/2012


I am going to be selling off most all my cars, and wanted to offer them for sale to BCA members first. They are as follows: 1. 1946 Buick Sedanette, currently at Doug Seybolds for final restoration, and will be completed in a

few weeks, red with grey interior 2. 1961 Le Sabre Bubbletop coupe, mild modifications, mostly to the suspension and brakes, white

with red/black interior 3. 1962 Invicta convertible 63K miles and fresh paint white with gold interior 4. 1964 Riviera Coupe 1997 66K miles AACA Nationals 1st place car, silver with black interior 5. 1965 Skylark Gran Sport Coupe, 4 speed dual quad, A/C power seats and windows, 109K miles ,

yellow with tan interior 6. 1965 Wildcat Convertible 425 with dual quads full power and A/C 39K miles seafoam green with

white interior 7. 1969 GS 400 Coupe red with black interior fresh restoration 8. 1969 GS 400 Convertible 4 speed, new engine and new interior and top, black with white pearl

interior 9. 1991 Reatta Convertible 1of 5 produced and returned to Buick. Display car until sold to BCA

member, car is 1 of 1 with options, 2013 original miles, red with red interior and white top guaranteed 400 point car

If anyone has any interest in any of these cars, they can contact me via email [email protected] or by phone 319-361-6465 Mark Lob

While reading an article in the May 2012 Hemmings Muscle Car about Buick pace cars I came face to face with a smiling Hawkeye member. Alan Oldfield and his wife Joy have an interesting collection of Buicks which includes two INDY pace cars. They include a 1975 and a 1976. They enjoy the experience of driving and displaying these cars along with their GNX and Riviera Silver Arrow.




IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT HEARTLAND REGIONAL SHOW

Dear Heartland Region Chapter Directors and Others, When in early 2011 the St. Louis Gateway Chapter negotiated their agreement with Holiday Inn for the 2012 Regional Meet we were told that some of the guest rooms were going to be updated. We had no idea that the hotel was going to undergo a complete renovation. All of the guest rooms, public spaces, Malones Pub and Grill, banquet space, meeting rooms and lobby are being remodeled. At this time this renovation is set to be completed and the hotel reopened by August 1, 2012. As a result of the decision to do a complete renovation, all personnel we negotiated with, including the Catering Manager, were let go. We had requested in our agreement that the menu for our Awards Banquet be completed by June 2011. We intended to include the menu with our reservation form so those attending the awards banquet could make a better-informed decision of which Entrée to select. We have been able to prepare a menu with the help of the hotel’s new General Manager and are pleased to submit it herewith. Please make this information available to your members.

2012 Heartland Regional Buick Meet Awards Banquet Sit Down Dinner Menu

(All meals are $26.00 each)

Fresh Garden Greens Salad with Dressing Entrées (choice of one)

New York Strip

Charbroiled and topped with Red Wine Garlic Butter

Chicken Scarparello Sautéed in Wine, Lemon, and Garlic Butter Sauce

Herb Encrusted Tilapia

Served with a White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce

All meals served with Baked Potato and Fresh Steamed Green Beans and Carrots

Dinner Rolls, Butter, Ice Tea, Coffee, Decaf Table of Chef’s Assorted Desserts

Nice taillights



HAWKEYE CHAPTER Buick Club of America

4947 Fairhill Drive SE . Buffalo, MN 55313-4712

Director Harold Werley l

735 Glen Dr Moville, Iowa 51039-7516 Phone (712) 873-3555 e-mail [email protected]

Assistant Director Bill Barquist 3439 Valley View Road Ames, Iowa 50014-4616 Phone (515) 268-3153 e-mail [email protected]

Secretary/Treasurer

Gary Gleason

2318 W 38th Place Davenport, IA 52806 Phone 563-386-4649 e-mail [email protected]

Newsletter Editor

Jim Jaeger

4947 Fairhill Dr SE Buffalo, MN 55313-4712 Phone 763-226-1193 e-mail [email protected]

HAWKEYE CHAPTER BUICK CLUB OF AMERICA 2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dynaflash is the official newsletter of the Iowa Hawkeye Chapter, Buick Club of America. Wanted ads or For Sale ads are published free to members. Send ads or articles to the Newsletter Editor.

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