Re: Museum Donation!; Harrah’s Homecoming; Education Link; Club Awards; Free Gazettes;
Issue: 2025-12-01 #12
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
- Museum of the Horseless Carriage – The BIG News! The MHC received a donation of an extraordinarily rare 1910 Olds Limited Roadster! Words cannot describe this car. You had better go take a look for yourself at the Gilmore Museum in Michigan. The Celebration of Brass VI is July 16-18, 2026.
- Harrah’s Homecoming – Will be a grand tribute to the iconic Bill Harrah, celebrated for his world renowned collection of antique automobiles. Taking place July 27–August 1, 2026, in Reno, NV. For details: (775) 333-9300, or see the Gazette article.
- HCCA Education Link – The HCCA Website has a link for Education information and activities for teachers, students, the general public, HCCA members, or anyone planning to visit an educational site on a tour. The Education Committee is working to expand the education offerings on the website, and the HCCA YouTube Channel to support Regions and members. Want to hear more? See the Gazette, or contact Chris Brewer at brewerc@prodigy.net
- HCCA 2025 Awards – Have you sent in your Marian Welch Service Award, Art Twohy Service Award, and Joyce Chase Award nominations yet? What are you waiting for?
We need YOU to nominate those members who have made a significant contribution to keeping the Club running, and helping others, at both the National, and the Regional level.
Please, see the Gazette for detailed criteria.
Send member nominations to the HCCA Office address. Nominations for individuals are accepted up to March 31, 2026. Nominations can also be submitted by email, to: office@hcca.org Don’t put it off until “later”, send your nominations Now!
- Technical Advisors – The HCCA has a list of Affiliated Registers in the back of every Gazette issue. Have a question about your brass car? Ask the Register contact. Don’t see your year, make and model listed? You can create another Register. Contact the HCCA Office at: office@hcca.org
- Club Benefit! – What is more important than Santa Claus? Club Insurance is the most important! Contact Jeff Lesher for details jeff.lesher@outlook.com Don’t Wait!
- Club Banners Missing – Who has the HCCA banners? We need those banners for our Club events. Please contact the HCCA Office at: office@hcca.org
- Want a FREE Gazette? – Sharon Gooding has 11,000 of them to give away. You can have one, or more, Many More, just for the cost of postage! Contact Sharon at: sharonekgooding@gmail.com Sharon wants her garage back! Deadline is March 31, 2026.
- What’s on the Calendar – The Latest from the HCCA Gazette and Website:
– HCCA National Convention and Tour, Friant, CA. May 6-10, 2026. Aka California Rendezvous V. Hosts: Jim & Dianna Skillicorn, 831-455-5150.
– ABC III Tour, Pine Mountain, GA. June 1–5, 2026. Contact: Kenny Wright, 404-372-3396. Email: Kenny@knwfire.com
– Head for the Hills Summer Tour, Stroudsburg, PA. July 12-17, 2026. Host: Bob & Terri Stelle, 215-932-9023.
Doug Tomb / Douglas.tomb@verizon.net
Board Member – HCCA NN Editor …