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F R O M N A T I O N A L THE HPOF BUZZ! WHAT IS IT? By Hulon C. McCraw Chairman Special HPOF Review Committee efore getting into serious details, you first must know the history B and intent of embarking on the introduction of the Historic Preservation of Original Features class. Former Presidents, Al Edmond (1987) Tom Reese Chairman, Lloyd Riggs and Stanley ―Doc‖ Stratton were the pioneers establishing the Original non-restored class we know today as the HPOF class. The vehicles in this class represent the evolution of automobile history and depict originality over restoration. A cornerstone belief of AACA is based upon originality, and this class allows us to see history as it was. Al and the committee‘s belief was that these original vehicles should be the premiere attraction at AACA events. Little did they know that they were putting AACA in the forefront as the leader in the hobby to recognize original vehicles. The premiere showing of original vehicles kicked off the 1988 season at the Winter Meet in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. As time goes by and the reins are passed from one to another over the years, we find that emphases placed years ago have relaxed and even slipped somewhat; shame on us. However, knowing our past and recognizing our lack of attention in this area, Terry Bond, former President (2010) and current President Joe Gagliano (2011) have appointed a special HPOF committee to re-assess our current position, marketing strategy, strategic plan and evaluation of the HPOF class. The committee has been challenged to re-establish the stature and prominence of our Historic Preservation of Original Features (HPOF) Class as originally intended upon inception. These vehicles are nonrestored and therefore the base by which we learn about and preserve the history of the automobile. To accomplish this, HPOF owners were asked to participate in a survey at the end of 2010. The response was overwhelming. Two-thirds of you responded with your thoughts, comments and critique of HPOF currently. Thank you for your participation. It was overwhelming. Now we have some bases and direction for rejuvenating the stature and prominence originally intended for HPOF. Looking at our current position, vehicles 35 years or older are accepted for pre-registration into the HPOF Class. The day of the meet these vehicles are displayed together, in date of manufacture order (introduced last year) and generally in the back of the show field. The class has it‘s own trained evaluation team; it‘s own evaluation form and National Awards. If the vehicle is evaluated to be original, it wins the HPOF Certification Award. The awards received by the owners are typically read at the end of the Saturday night awards banquet. This year beginning in Homestead, Fl at the Winter Meet continuing thru Charlotte, NC at the Southeastern Spring Meet, with the cooperation of the hosting regions, the special HPOF committee has proposed the following: 1. Continue displaying together (first time certification) in date of manufacture order and (repeat certification) in date of manufacture order. 2. Display HPOF class in a prominent place on the show field to garner the attention of the spectators. 3. HPOF vehicle awards to be read with the like vehicle class at the Saturday night awards banquet. Signs defining the HPOF class to members as well as spectators who may become potential members. 12 The above practices are temporary trial pilots ONLY at this time, for the purpose to gather member and spectator response. The committee recognizes that change attracts some normal resistance. We only ask that you give us your honest feedback just as you did in the survey. With your help we can keep AACA as the premiere leader recognizing original vehicles while gaining the stature and prominence originally intended for our HPOF class. ( From the Rummage Box) THE HUMOR SECTION VIS - Very Interesting Stuff Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than for the US Treasury……..So, that‘s where they got the idea! AACA National Raffle Tickets s you are no doubt aware, the current economic recession A has hit non-profit organizations and charities hard, and the AACA Museum and AACA Library and Research Center are no exception. You can help out these two cornerstones of the Antique Automobile Club of America and get a chance to win big in October, by getting one or more of the 2011 AACA National Raffle Tickets for just $20 each. This year‘s prizes are the best ever, featuring a 2000 Plymouth Prowler or $20,000 cash as first prize, a 2011 Harley Davidson motorcycle as second prize, and a third prize of $3,000 cash. Both the Prowler and the Harley Davidson were donated by AACA members to benefit the club, so all proceeds from the sale go to AACA. The raffle will be drawn on October 8th at the Hershey Fall Meet, and the winner does not need to be present to win. Contact Bob Stein to reserve your tickets, or pick them up at the Friday Night Social. Take a chance on some great prizes and help ensure the future of our great organization! SUPPORT OUR ADVERTIZERS!
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Page 3 and 4: President Bob’s September Message
Page 5 and 6: We attended our first National Meet
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Page 9 and 10: Khedive Autos 20th Annual Runn-Shin
Page 11 and 12: TRAACA Manifold Picnic By Bob Stein
Page 13: WINNER VEHICLE CLASS AWARD Classic
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