BUICKMAN AWARD

[MrEarl]

For Derek Thrille, for selflessy batteling the elements of time and nature, to rescue two abandonded and derelict Buicks, solely for the purpose of ensuring other Pre-war guys can have an opportunity to secure the parts. Talk about a real Buickman...

HEAR HEAR, the Thriller is indeed a BUICKMAN if ever there was one. I mean someone who's goal is a Buick of every decade in his garage... gotta be considered a Buickman. And yea, he'll help anybody out in anyway he can. I won't say to what extent he has offered help to me more than once, but will say I was truly humbled. So here ya go, Thriller

[Thriller]

Aw shucks...thanks guys. It was hardly battling the elements...a bit cool, but no rain or snow or anything like that...with a cup of coffee and cookies after we got everything loaded up and the truck and trailer out of the yard.

Bob...I think you may be on to something - The Lamar - a statuette based on the Buickman image Lamar has...to the BCA what the Oscar is to acting.

Dave - thanks for the chuckle. Every now and again, I try to remember to quiz Joseph on what he learned that day. Just to set the record straight, it was a Junior Literary Award that Teresa won...not to diminish it, but I understand that is given to any youngster who has an article published. It is a concept that is cherished though.

Lamar - I've still got my fingers crossed....

[serb]

The BCA is going to be in good hands for a long time to come if Thriller's kids are a representative sample!

Dave, I think you have hit the nail on the head. They have big shoes to fill but they sure look like they well be able to fill them.

[BUICK RACER]

Congrats, Thriller, and all the family, lets hope they stick with it, we need more folks like this to take the reins over! You all RULE!

[MrEarl]

Sid, Bob and Dave

Apparently I got all caught up in dolling out much deserved accolades to the Thriller I did not see y'all's nomination of me on the previous page. Thanks guys.

And now Dereks statement about "....a statuette based on the Buickman image ...to the BCA what the Oscar is to acting" makes sense. Maybe the BOD might consider giving out an annuall Buick Man Award at the national meets and include it in the Bugle covering the meet. (or maybe not, just a thought)

[Don McClair]

Thanks to Lamar for starting this thread. I would like to nominate the "Mouth of the South" Bruce Kile. Joe Taubitz has done a lot for the Buick Club but so has Bruce. Bruce has started two Buick Club Chapters one in Ohio and the Dixie Chapter in Georgia. Bruce has organized many "After Tours" after BCA National Meets and has worked tirelessly in heading up the B.O.P shows in Atlanta and two National Meets in Atlanta. Along with his wife Shar you can always count on Bruce and if you need an MC at a car show, there is none better than the "Mouth of the South."

[The Old Guy]

Don
I would like to second your nomination !!
You are absolutely right !! Bruce and Shar Kile do more for the BCA than most people can even fathom. Most of the kudos here are going to members that help individual members, and they are all deserving of the award.
Bruce and Shar do more to promote the BCA and the club as a whole than any group you can name.
They have been at the forefront or lurking in the background ( with assistance ) of almost every tour run by the BDE. They are the driving force behind the after tours from the nationals

[my3buicks]

Agreed!! A major builder of the BCA over the years - and great people indeed!!

[MrEarl]

Being a fellow Dixie Chapter member I certainly agree with this nomination. So be it then, it is unamiously agreed that The Mouth of the South, Mr. Bruce Kile along with his wife Shar should receive the first ever

BUICK COUPLE AWARD



Since they don't frequent this forum, I will let him know he is being talked about. Surely then he will have a few words to say.

[BUICK RACER]

Being a fellow Dixie Chapter member I certainly agree with this nomination. So be it then, it is unamiously agreed that The Mouth of the South, Mr. Bruce Kile along with his wife Shar should receive the first ever

BUICK COUPLE AWARD
Since they don't frequent this forum, I will let him know he is being talked about. Surely then he will have a few words to say.

They are lurkers!!!!! In their Pajamas!
BDE Fall Tour 2009 Pajama Party

[Glassesguy]

Joe and Bernice & Bruce and Shar. 2 couples that represent what the BCA is all about. My privilege to know them both.

[MrEarl]

A few words from The Buick Couple

Dear "Mr. Earl"
Being (somewhat) "cyberly challenged" in that we rarely click onto forums, much less have ever taken the time to engage in "chat rooms", we figured that maybe you would be kind enough to pass on our sincere gratitude for being nominated, endorsed & chosen as the recipients of the (first) "Buick Couple Award".
It is indeed an honor & a privilege to receive this most dignified award. Perhaps you will give us the opportunity to thank you & "Mrs Earl" in person at the upcoming Dixie Chapter "Bowl-A-Rama" or the 29th Annual "Peach
Blossom" B.O.P.C April 23 & 24th? BTW (just for the record) while it is true that I may be known as the "mouth of the south" (dispite being born & raised in Buicktown) my lovely bride of (nearly) 52 years is known as "the brains behind the mouth". Without Shar's organizational skills & practically everyone knows I'd be just another unfinished restoration. In their endorsements for this award, I'm sure "The Old Guy", "Buick Racer", Don M. & "My 3 Racers" and yes even you "Mr. Earl", were really thinking of poor little Shar when you wrote all those kind words. Oh, one more thing, of the many things in the BCA & BDE we have had the privilege & opportunity to be involved in over the past 37 years, being the "founder" of the N.E. Ohio Chapter is not one of them. It was there we joined the BCA in 1973 and later elected to Chapter Director. The N.E.O B.C.A had been "in business" for a couple years before.

Humbly & In Peace
Bruce & Shar Kile BCA 3013, BDE 11
Marietta, Ga.
36 Special "Ole Smoky"
62 Electra "Laverne"
70 Skylark "Barb"
75 LeSabre Convt. "Ginger" (coming soon)
03 Regal GS "Joe Aboud"

[MrEarl]

Here's to John DeFiore aka JohnD1956 for his excellent work in capturing these shots at the latest NY BCA show. Getting all these people together with their cars for these great pictures took some time and dedicated effort.

NY BCA Chapters Show June 12, 2010


Way to go JohnD, you da man!!!

you da

[JohnD1956]

Thanks Mr. Earl. I do appreciate your nomination. It was fun taking the pictures, and I hope to do it more in the future. If I can ever get to another show.

[Dandy Dave]

JD, ye are truly a Buick Man. Dandy Dave!

[old-tank]

At the forum breakfast in Ames Bill Stoneberg and Rick Young were a given the BUICKMAN AWARD. This was mentioned in another thread...anyhow it is here now, and oh yeah 'Congratulations!'

Now for another nomination: Bob Coker. We all know how he rescued the Landau and brought it to Ames, but all who meet him in person will agree that he is an instant friend. A friend who will share his 'words of wisdom', his pot of coffee and time helping with parts.

Willie

[First Born]

I will second the motion for Bob Coker. A REAL BUICK MAN.

Ben

[JohnD1956]

Go Bob ... a Real Buick man for sure!

[buick5563]

Being a Progoofoff is merely one attribute, but instant friend really sums it up. One of the nicest, most knowledgeable, helpful people in our hobby.
Hoist a styrofoam cup of joe to a fine BuickMan!!!

[MrEarl]

Hear, Hear!!!! Thank you Willie for your nomination of Mr Robert E Coker as BUICK MAN. I have known Bob for almost 10 years swapping parts and stories. Always more than fair on the parts and always a great story to tell. I just spent a week with this man, on the road, in a hotel room and at the show so I can attest, yes, he is indeed a BUICK MAN of the First Order.

[MrEarl]

The first ANNUAL BUICK MAN AWARD

was presented this year in Ames Iowa at the 2010 BCA National at the BCA Forum breakfast. About 22 BCAFer's were on hand to witness the event and to congratulate not one but two special people for this honorable award. MrEarl officiated the ceremony and presented a commemorative plaque and the first ever BUICK MAN T-Shirts (3X) to the unsuspecting and surprised recipients.

I'd like to ask everyone reading this right now to please give a thumbs up to the two fine Buick gentlemen.

Mr. Rick Young and Mr. Bill Stoneberg

(Please note, only the names were changed on Bill Stonebergs plaque)
Please click the bar and magnify to help read the text)

[JohnD1956]

to Mr. Rick Young and Mr. Bill Stoneberg ... Congratulations.

[stealthbob]

Certainly well deserved....

Thank you for all you do for the community.

[The Old Guy]

Congratulations to both Rick and Bill !! They did a great job of keeping the BCA traditions going, and deserve the accolades.

[First Born]

Two GREAT GUYS. And Lamar ain't bad himself!!

Ben