Re: Bakersfield Swap Meet; Executive Secretary; Board Member; HCCA Annual Meeting; Calendar;
Issue: 2026-04-01 #04
HAPPY EASTER!
- Bakersfield Needs YOU To Help – From the Bay Area HCCA President, Rob Caldeira: “Preparations for the 2026 Bakersfield Brass Era and Pre-War Swap Meet are progressing very well. . . . . I would also like to ask for your help.”
“Events of this size and quality depend on strong member involvement. Volunteering can be as simple as making a few phone calls to prospective vendors, helping spread the word, or engaging with and commenting on our social media posts to increase visibility. Every effort, large or small, contributes meaningfully to the success of the meet.”
Contact Gerald Robinson to let him know how YOU can help make this Meet a success! 510-332-9588 gefrobinson@yahoo.com
- HCCA Executive Secretary – Executive Secretary, Lindsey Jackson, has decided to step down to spend more time at home. Many thanks to Lindsey for her six years of valuable help to the Club in this key role, as the HCCA Executive Secretary. Lindsey has been at all the key HCCA events over these years, at the Gilmore, Hershey, and at the Conventions and Tours, keeping the Club on track, and supporting the Board and most importantly, the membership. A Big Thank You to Lindsey!
At the March Board Meeting, the Board selected Garie Zordich, from Ridgefield, WA, as the new club Executive Secretary. We extend a warm welcome to Garie, who is excited to be able to help the club in this vital role, starting May 15, 2026.
- Welcome New HCCA Board Member – We extend a warm welcome to the latest new Board Member, Don Poffenroth, who has agreed to fill an open seat on the board. Don is very active in the HCCA in Spokane, Washington. Please give a warm Welcome to Don!
- Who to Call! – Are you new to the HCCA? Do you belong to a nearby HCCA Region? Do you wonder who you should contact on the HCCA Board, with questions? Problem Solved! Look in upcoming issues of the Gazette for the list of Region Representatives. We have assigned every Board member to specific Regions. This will be listed in the Gazette. Contact your Board member, and they will be happy to help you.
- HCCA Annual Members Meeting – The HCCA Annual Members meeting will be held at the Table Mountain Casino Resort, 777 Jackpot Lane, Friant, CA 93626. The meeting will start at 6:00 PM PDT, on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. Please plan to attend, we value your input. For the Zoom link contact Lindsey: office@hcca.org
- The Harrah Homecoming – The prestigious National Automobile Museum has partnered with the HCCA to proudly present a grand tribute to the iconic Bill Harrah, celebrated for his world-renowned collection of antique automobiles. July 27 – Aug 1st, 2026. Contact Russell Holden, 757-434-0056.
- What’s on the Calendar – The Latest from the HCCA Gazette and Website:
– HCCA National Convention and Tour, Friant, CA. May 6 – 10, 2026. Hosts: Jim & Dianna Skillicorn, 831-455-5150.
Doug Tomb / Douglas.tomb@verizon.net
Board Member – HCCA NN Editor …