Ohio Valley Austin Healey Club
Serving Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
Monthly Meetings
Meetings are the 2nd Monday of the Month unless indicated - 7:00 PM
Family, friends and guests are always welcome!
January 2025: No Meeting
February 2025: Jacobs
March 2025: Wallace's
April 2025: Lindauer's
May 2025: Conclave No meeting
June 2025: Campbell's
July 2025: Grabow's
August 2025: Wolfer's
September 2025: Cox's
October 2025: Parrot's Bonfire
November 2025: Slater's
December 2025: Christmas
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Video of Grace - Drive away Cancer Take a look it is great!
Tid-Bits
How does your gasoline rate ?
The Golden Age of British Sport Cars
Green BJ8 in " Every one wants to rule the world "
Like Blackberrys, Cobbler ? Come out to Pratt's Berry Farm and get fresh Berries of all types !
PHOTOS of Conclave - Https://Dropevent.com/Conclave2019
Bellefontaine Hill Climb revival
PHOTOS at www.jlofoto.net
January .......................................................................................... Retired Old Men Eating Out 1:00
January .......................................................................................... Juliettes Lunch 12:30
RSVP Lauren ( LLwallace@fuse.net
January ........................................................................................ Meeting at kick tires 1:00 meeting 4:00
Crystal River manatee Tour
at Conclave 2023
October OVAHC Meeting Minutes
Thirty members attended the monthly meeting on Saturday, October 12 at the Parrott home near Bethel, OH on a pleasant sunny afternoon. President Scott Brown called the meeting to order at 4:49 PM and thanked Janet and John for hosting and their daughter Lucy for assisting. (applause) September minutes were approved as published.
President Scott, Vice Presidents Wallace, and Historian John Parrott had no reports. Secretary Dale and Newsleak Editor Mary Ann were away. But Denny phoned Dale and he said over the phone from Myrtle Beach, "thanks to Cindy and Denny for setting up the PA and recording the meeting, and my job of secretary is available if anyone really desires it." Web Administrator Don said we are alive on the web. He will post the Wisconsin Conclave info soon. Membership Rosalee said the 2025 OVAHC membership renewal drive will began in December. Business Manager/Delegate Jake said the AHCA delegates' meeting is November 16 & 17.
Treasurer Cindy reported that since the Duffey meeting on 9/7/24: credit for split the pot $40. Debit for Bob Minton mailing expenses for 2024 of $84, OVAHC Dropbox fee to Scott Brown of $111, October bonfire host Parrott of $200. Current balance is good. Opening tech team balance $1712.52. Credits for selling a top trunnion kit for $45. Closing balance is $1757.52.
Activity Activator Skip said he is going to the Spring Grove Cemetery car show tomorrow. (10/13/24) The SouthEast Classic caravan group will meet with John Wallace after this meeting. Skip looked into a possible caravan to Branson for the May 18-23, 2025 Conclave and figured it is about 650 miles one way. Cincinnati to Cairo, Illinois for the first night is 250. Next day is 295 more into Branson, Missouri. Use Route 42, circle around Louisville, take US 60 and so on. You can make your registrations now for the actual event. Contact Skip for any activity questions or suggestions.
Tech Director Tim reported on two sessions since the last meeting. Skip had the TT over to continue work on his white MGA. On 10/9 we went to John Parrott's home to work on the suspension for his "NEW" big Healey. Then after beers and a delicious chili lunch, we cut down and rounded up the logs for the bonfire. Contact Tim to join in, or to schedule a tech session.
Standing Committee: The Campbells and Wallaces, as the co-chairs, stepped forward to address the subject of the 2026 OVAHC Conclave based in Lexington, KY. Rosalee Campbell gave a report concerning the complicated planning for it and the hurdles they still faced. Along with OVAHC President Scott and Delegate/Business Manager Jake, it was decided that we will not be hosting it. If you have questions after the meeting, see one of them. Rosalee announced that OVAHC will definitely host the 2026 The Mid-America Classic as originally scheduled in the rotation. Cindy led a spontaneous round of applause for the great effort put forth by the Conclave 2026 research committee. Lauren personally thanked Rosalee for her determined leadership in the pursuit of this challenging and major endeavor. Rosalee thanked the OVAHC members for volunteering to help, and for supporting their effort to try to bring it to Lexington. (applause)
Old folks business: John Wallace said the ROMEO lunch on 10/16 will be at The Works in Loveland at 1:00 PM. Lauren said the Juliettes will meet at Maggiano's Italian in Kenwood at 12:30 PM on 10/23.
New business: Scott announced that if a member wants to put an ad into the Healey Marque, you will have to send it directly to Reid Trummel. The normal person was affected by Hurricane Helene and is not able to submit items at this time. The Healey Museum in the Netherlands needs funds. AHCA has requested donations from local clubs to the DMH Fund to be forwarded as assistance. Scott wants us to consider making a $100 donation and will bring it up at the November meeting.
The $80 split-the-pot was won by Lauren for $40. The next meeting will be Wednesday, November 20 at O'Charleys near Eastgate. It is a combo ROMEO and Juliettes lunch AND short OVAHC meeting with arrival time set for 1:00 PM. You will get an email RSVP for a head count soon. The hostess is also a sports car lover, so try to drive a classic. More details to follow.
President Scott thanked John and Janet for hosting (applause), adjourned the meeting, and then went back to snacking and socializing. A huge roaring bonfire about dusk was lit followed by fantastic fireworks display by Tim after dark.
Immediately after adjournment, Skip captivated everyone with his famous and dramatic Meriwether Lewis portrayal decked out in the period correct wardrobe.
Submitted by Secretary Dale
December 19 ............................................................................................ Grove Park Grill for Christmas gathering
