Jack Welch

The possibility of a Buick Museum is a real one. The Buick Motor Car Museum now exists on paper. It is totally separate from the Buick Club of America as an entity. It has ben incorporated as a Minnesota Corporation . We are currently investigating several possible sites, the Gilmore being one. The Museum is currently waiting for confirmation of its 501 c 3 status back from the IRS. We will only get one chance to do this right, so the Board of Directors is proceeding cautiously.

On a continuing note, we did have an Opel GT at the Danvers National Meet in 2011. As the Chair of the meet, I am a bit embarrassed that we were not able to deal with it in a better manner. If I remember we allowed it for display only, I think it was a relatively late entry , so we (the BCA) did mot have a method in place to. deal with Opels at that point. Thankfully, now we should be able to be able to adequately display , or judge them going forward.

Al was a Guy who always stepped up ro the plate when help was needed. An unassuming man that was a great friend to many Buick Club members, as well as Woody Club members. He did a lot of heavy lifting in running the Minute Man Chapter, and he and Nancy published "The News of The Minute" for many years.

Thank you Mark: I will forward the link to him

Thank you. I don't know how good the facilities are in the Czech Republic where he lives , but I will send him this link.

The following is the message I received from him. He does not speak English and is using Google translator . I will try and act as the conduit if we can help . This is all way above my pay grade. but here goes: My name is Zdeněk Stuna, I am 79 years old and I am from the Czech Republic - Europe. Please help with my 1908 BUICK Model 10. Cracked crankshaft. I am asking for a contact where I could turn to for help in getting a crankshaft or the whole engine. Thank you very much for the answer.

The possibility of a Buick museum is still a very real one. Gilmore is now just one of the possible sites. The Museum committee members have formed a corporation known as the Buick Motor car Museum. A chapter 501 C 3 non profit found is being applied for. This museum will not be funded by the BCA. The BCA board has voted to advance the corporation "seed" money for legal fees. etc. This money is to be paid back to the BCA. Several members have already stepped up to be potential donors, once the non profit application is accepted by the IRS. All good news. There are currently three sites being looked at for a possible location.

Brian: If you have any problem getting your judging sheets let me know!

Bill : enjoyed seeing the '29 in Spokane. You are a brave man. Unfortunately, I was so busy, I never ran in to you out there.

Love reading about your trip to Spokane John. It was great to see you out there. There were at least a few of us East Coast guys there. I haven't heard from Jimmy Shiels yet to see if he made it back in the Buick , he purchased in Colorado on the way out. Another great BCA National . Wait until that guy that slept through the Board of Directors meeting wakes up to find out they elected him president LOL

Anyone coming to the BCA National Meet in Spokane that will be using the hotel Shuttle service from the airport, be sure to contact the hotel ASAP once you have firm flight times. Post cover, they only have two van drivers, so the more info you can give them, the less chance of a wait. We have had a number of last minute registrations. It should;d be a really nice meet in a beautiful part of the Country. In looking over the registration list, I don't see many California cars, what's up guys? You have been asking for a West Coast Meet!!!

The host hotel is very close to being sold out.

The ballots are out for the election of the BCA BOD. There are four members running for three slots. I would encourage all members to please vote. It is your Club and it is discouraging to see that usually ten percent or less of the membership votes. There is provision to vote whether you are an Ebugle member or receive a paper copy.

Just to let all know, there are still rooms available at the host hotel. Things are shaping up for this meet. Looking forward to seeing the Biucks from that part of the Country. We have not had a meet that far West for several years.

David:I am not the Secretary any longer, so It is not my place to post them. I will mention this to John McCarthy . I think it is helpful and transparent for the members to be able to keep abreast on what is going on with the BOD.

Goodby old friend

RIP Frank. Like has been said earlier , you will be missed. Frank was a guy, that always stepped up when volunteers were needed. A long haul trucker that pushed his '40 Buick Century as hard as he used his Semi's . Frank had a very innovative cure for vapor lock. He will chill a case of beer and always bought his beer in cans. He left the vinyl netting attached to the six packs and attached it to the fuel lines. The chilled beer keeping the fuel lines cool until the beer temp rose. At that point a new six pack would be attached and the warm beer rotated back to the cooler. While I will not necessarily recommend that solution to vapor lock. Frank always made it to the BCA Nationals regardless of the weather. Just saying!!!!

The link to the registration form as well as the link for hotel reservations for the 2023 BCA National Meet in Spokane is now up on the BCA National Meet web page. https://2023meet.buickclub.org/

The BCA Museum Committee has had ongoing discussions about the possibility of a BCA museum at the Gilmore complex. As a matter of due diligence , they are also exploring other possible sites for a museum location. So far there has been strong support from the membership about having a museum. Some members have come forth about donations about automobiles and other memorabilia as well as financial support. The matter is a long way from any decision. There are concerns are about long term costs, (the Intent is to have a museum be self sustaining). Another matter of concern is the current sharp rise in construction costs across the Country. As has been mentioned previously , deliberations are ongoing, including some "thinking outside the box" as to how to make this happen.

Here is the address for the hotel for the 2023 BCA National Meet hotel reservations in Spokane Washington, A link and additional information should be forthcoming shortly on the BCA web site for Meet sign up. Hotel reservations. https://2023meet.buickclub.org

The recent changes to the bylaws enacted by the BOD as presented at Lisle and as indicated in the Bugle have now been posted on the BCA web site. Those changes included the procedure for removal of a problem BCA BOD Director.

It is black , it was redone in base coat clear coat around 2007 .

The minutes from the June BOD meeting held in person at the Lisle BCA National Meet as well as the minutes from the membership meeting have been posted on the BCA web site. The BOD also voted at our last meeting to modify the SOP regarding the Centenial Award. The award will remain as it was first instituted in that a member will have to show their 100 year old car at a National meet or request an award from the BCA President (to allow for foreign BCA Members or other members unable to attend a BCA National with their car. The primary change will be that the Centennial award will be extended from 1923 models to 1935 models, as they reach the 100 year landmark. This change will be posted in the Buick Bugle.

This fine automobile is no longer mine. I had sold it a few years ago, I am just trying to help the present owner find a good home for it. This car was in my stewardship for about 8 years. During this time, it participated in a CCCA New England CARavan and finished with out incident. It was awarded a BCA Gold Senior award in 1998 and the restoration has held up. Well. It is participated in the Boston Cup Concours as well as the Misslewood Concours. Cup. It also participated several yers in the Misslewood Tour D'Elegance. It needs nothing except to be enjoyed. My only reason for selling it was that like all Buick Limiteds. it is a large car and had issues navigating my driveway. The Car is currently owned and offered for sale by Mr Bruce Ellsworth of New Hampshire. PM me fro his phone number or to ask me any specifics on this car.

Money has been discussed in great detail. There are many possible options and the team has discussed some these options with the Gilmore management team. We are still a long way from decisions of any kind. The purpose of a feasibility study is just that: to see if it makes sense for the BCA or not. Gilmore has been very forthcoming in discussing costs, as well as original capital investment. Discussions are on going. Like any project , there are upfront costs of building, and on going maintenance costs.