2021-2022 Pictures - Waynesboro-Staunton Region AACA

Here you’ll find lots of photos of our 2021 & 2022 activities. Scroll down and enjoy!

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2021 ACTIVITIES

Below are some scenes from the December 11 meeting and Christmas party & gift exchange at Mrs. Rowe’s Family Restaurant in Staunton

Jim & Sue Gregory drove their 1965 Chevrolet El Camino to Saturday's Christmas party at Mrs. Rowe's Restaurant.
Nelson Driver arrived in his 1977 Chrysler New Yorker.
W-S members peruse the Mrs. Rowe's menus.
Twenty-two members were in attendance for the party - minus a couple of photographers in this shot.
Tables of presents await the annual gift exchange.
W-S Region Chief Elf Jack Drago calls the brief business meeting to order.
Dave Potter was in the holiday spirit with his Santa socks and pointy elf shoes.
Shirley Farley kicks off the annual gift exchange, receiving a baking set.
Stu Allen unwrapped a Hershey tanker truck.
Claudette Obenschain received a dog cookie jar.
Ken Farley shows off a set of adjustable wrenches.
Robbie Gray unboxes a large antique truck decoration.
Unfortunately, Robbie Gray didn't get to keep the truck as Nelson Driver quickly "stole" it.
Robbie Gray then unwrapped a shop light....he didn't get to keep this one either.
Richard Obenschain received an adjustable lug wrench.
Dave Potter finished things up with a tool set.

Below are some scenes from the November 21 meeting and show-and-tell at Vito’s Italian Restaurant in Harrisonburg

Bobby McClain & Heather Layman found a prime parking place at Vito's Italian Restaurant for their 1952 Desoto.
W-S members peruse the Vito's menu.
Vito's offered a long and cozy meeting room.
W-S President Jack Drago calls the business meeting to order.
Tire Tracks editor Stu Allen provides an update about the new printer for the club newsletter.
For the show and tell portion of the meeting, Alfred Meyer shows off the 1999 Glidden Tour hat that helped lead him to retire in this area.
Alfred Meyer had several interesting tools to share for show and tell.
Alfred Meyer's vintage indicator.
Stu Allen shows off an interesting wrench, which appears to be more than capable of pinching a finger or two.
Stu Allen's wrench.
Bob Kuykendall shows off a glass mouse trap. It was labeled "Patent Pending", but Bob told us the patent was never granted since it wasn't that effective at catching mice.
Jim Gregory displays a vintage open car blanket that he obtained from Willis Clemmer.
Robbie Kuykendall shows off a brass tube that was used to house casket identification for burials at risk of washing away.
Close up of the brass casket document tube.

Below are some scenes from the September 26 meeting, steak fry and auction at Grand Caverns in Grottoes

Jim Gregory & Jim Rimel cook up some tasty sirloin steaks as Mark Robertson and Ken Farley look on.
Patty Watson is all smiles as her husband finally took their 1967 Chevrolet Impala out of the garage.
Richard & Claudette Obenschain arrived in their 1955 Packard Clipper.
Ronnie Shanholtzer relaxes in front of his 1931 Model A Ford.
Nelson Driver drove his trusty 1931 Willys-Knight.
Glen & Linda Royer arrived in their 1972 Chevrolet El Camino.
Grill master Jim Gregory drove his 1965 Chevrolet El Camino.
Chester & Nancy Bradfield arrived in their 1991 Cadillac Sedan de Ville.
Jack Drago checks out Larry & Deb Skillman's latest acquisition, a 1957 Chevrolet 2-Door Hardtop.
Todd Smith made the journey in his 1929 Buick.
Quite the spread of food and desserts - just waiting on the steaks to cook!
Tom & Kathy Kempton look over all the goodies that will be available for bid at the club's annual auction.
W-S President Jack Drago calls a short business meeting to order.
Guest auctioneer Mark Robertson entertains bids for a new friend that was ultimately won by Doris Stone.
Mark Robertson displays a handmade afghan that was won by Sue Gregory
1972 Virginia license plates could be had for a reasonable opening bid.

Below are some scenes from the August 25 vehicle display and ice cream social at the Retreat at Fishersville in Fishersville

Nelson Driver drove his 1931 Willys-Knight to the Retreat at Fishersville.
W-S club members staying out of the rain!
Stu Allen made it out in his 1957 Buick Roadmaster.
Jim Gregory arrived in his 1965 Chevrolet El Camino.
Paul Day's 1937 Ford truck and Ken & Shirley Farley's 1940 Buick were on display for the residents at the Retreat at Fishersville.
The residents at the Retreat at Fishersville enjoyed the vehicle display.
Talking to the residents is a big part of the fun at a vehicle display.
Nelson Driver's Willys-Knight, Paul Day's Ford truck and the Farleys Buick all lined up on display.
Some of the Retreat's residents enjoying some ice cream at the ice cream social.

Below are some scenes from the August 15 meeting and picnic with the Tri-County Region at the Grand Caverns in Grottoes

Nine cars made it out to Grand Caverns on an overcast day for our meeting with the Tri-County Region, including Chester and Nancy Bradfield's 1964 Studebaker GT Hawk.
Robbie and Susan Gray's 1929 Ford Model A Huckster.
A 1953 Packard driven by some of the Tri-County folks.
A Model A Ford driven by new W-S members, of which your web master was remiss in getting their names.
A 1964 Lincoln driven by a Tri-County club member.
One of Nelson Driver's Willys-Knights.
Jim and Sue Gregory's 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
Scott and Patty Gregory's 1968 Buick LeSabre.
It was a banner day for Model A Fords at Grand Caverns!
Members of both clubs gather for conversation before lunch.
As usual, there was more than enough to eat on the buffet table.
Club members lining up for an excellent lunch.
It got quiet under the pavilion once everyone had a full plate.
W-S President Jack Drago kicks off a brief business meeting.

Below are some scenes from the July 30 vehicle display at the Augusta County Fair in Fishersville

Nelson Driver's 1930 Model A Ford oil tanker greets visitors in front of the W-S Region's annual vehicle display at the Augusta County Fair. Twenty vehicles were on display this year.
Fair visitors check out Jack & Karen Drago's 1956 Ford.
There were lots of visitors on hand to check out the cars, quite a few more than in past years.
Fair visitors could vote for their favorite vehicle by dropping money in each car's milk jug. The winners would be the cars that accumulated the most donations by the end of the night. All donations went to fund local 4-H programs.
Jack & Karen Drago's 1956 Ford Victoria.
Ken & Shirley Farley's 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa convertible.
Ken & Shirley Farley's 1977 Chevrolet Suburban.
Stu Allen's 1957 Buick Roadmaster.
Jay & Kay Mader's 1931 Model A Ford Coupe.
Barry & Rose Linke's 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Touring.
Barry & Rose Linke's 1995 Ford F-150 pickup.
Robbie & Susan Gray's 1929 Ford Model A Huckster.
Larry & Deb Skillman's 1955 Ford-olet.
Rick & Carol Downs 1998 BMW Z3 convertible.
Glen & Linda Royer's 1972 Chevrolet El Camino.
Nelson Driver's 1926 Model T Ford Touring.
Nelson Driver's 1977 Chrysler New Yorker.
Bob & Charlotte Kuykendall's 1929 Model A Ford Coupe.
Bobby McClain & Heather Layman's 1952 DeSoto.
Scott Gregory & Patty Watson-Gregory's 1968 Buick LeSabre.
Doris Stone's 1984 Cadillac El Dorado.
Jim Gregory's 1965 Chevrolet El Camino.
Jim Gregory's 1949 Buick Super convertible.
W-S members socializing in the front of the vehicle display hall.
Jim Gregory's 1949 Buick Super convertible won the 3rd place ribbon.
Ken & Shirley Farley's 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa convertible won the 2nd place ribbon.
Bobby McClain accepts the 1st place ribbon for his 1952 DeSoto.

Below are some scenes from the July 16 ice cream social & vehicle display at the Stuarts Draft Retirement Community in Stuarts Draft

Friday night's ice cream social and vehicle display brought out five W-S region cars.
Bobby McClain's 1952 Desoto.
Stu Allen & Alfred Meyer made the trip in Stu's 1957 Buick Roadmaster.
Jim Gregory's 1949 Buick Super Convertible.
Scott Gregory and Patty Watson's 1968 Buick LeSabre.
Jack & Karen Drago's 1956 Ford Victoria.
W-S members found a little shade on a hot and humid evening.
Many residents from the Stuarts Draft Retirement Community came out to view the cars.
A small, but potent lineup of cars!

Below are some scenes from the July 10 meeting & vehicle display at Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton

The W-S Region had 14 cars at the Baldwin Park vehicle display, including Todd Smith's 1929 Buick Model 27 Four-Door Sedan.
Bill Jackameit's 1964 Studebaker Wagonaire.
Stu Allen's 1917 Buick.
George and Marcia Vest's 1940 Ford Standard.
Paul Day's 1937 Ford Pickup.
Steve Albrecht's 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport.
Jim Gregory's 1965 Chevrolet El Camino.
Jay Mader's 1915 Model T Ford Roadster.
Scott Gregory's 1968 Buick LeSabre.
Ken Farley's 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Convertible.
Barry & Rose Linke's 1924 Model T Ford Roadster.
Nelson Driver's 1927 Model T Ford Touring.
Stu Allen's 1957 Buick Roadmaster.
Jack Drago's 1956 Ford Victoria.
The cars are lined up for display!
Cars lined both sides of Baldwin Park's driveway.
There was plenty of shade to soak up while whiling away the morning.
Shade trees were a commodity on a hot and humid Saturday.
Baldwin Park's staff always provides an excellent lunch, including this cart full of delicious appetizers.
Todd Smith looks over the lunch cart offerings.
Jack Drago's 1956 Ford won the Participant's Choice trophy.
Jay Mader's 1915 Model T Ford captured the Resident's Choice trophy.

Below are some scenes from the June 20 meeting & picnic at Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church in Fishersville

Larry & Deb Skillman arrive at Tinkling Spring in their 1955 Ford.
Todd Smith made the long trek from McGaheysville in his 1929 Buick.
Jim & Sue Gregory drove their 1965 Chevrolet El Camino.
Scott Gregory brought out his 1968 Buick LeSabre to haul the whole extended family.
Allison Graves arrived with her mother in her 1946 Chevrolet pickup.
Nelson Driver added some miles to his 1927 Ford Model T.
Walter Wilson drove his 1965 Chevrolet panel truck.
W-S members line up for lunch! If you left hungry it was your own fault.
W-S President Jack Drago calls a short business meeting to order.
W-S Treasurer gives the members an update on the club's financial health.

Below are some scenes from the May 16 meeting & picnic at Jim Gregory’s in Waynesboro

Stu Allen drove his 1949 Buick Super, despite the rainy weather.
Nelson Driver arrived in his trusty Willys-Knight.
Robbie & Susan Gray made the short trip in their 1929 Ford Model A.
Jim Gregory drove his 1965 Chevrolet El Camino across the street to make room for lunch tables in his garage.
W-S members socialize at Jim Gregory's patio before lunch.
Lunch is ready.......
W-S members dig into a lunch of hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad and cupcakes.
Moving an El Camino makes plenty of room for eating lunch.
Vice-President Patty Watson grabbing some lunch before the meeting.
W-S President Jack Drago has a new way to call meetings to order!
Ken Farley provides an update on the Augusta County Fair vehicle display.
Jim Gregory & Nelson Driver receive their AACA Nation 50-Year pins. Jim has been an AACA member for 51 years and Nelson has been a member for 56 years.

2022 ACTIVITIES

Below are some scenes from the December Meeting & Christmas Party at Mrs. Rowes in Staunton

Chester and Nancy Bradfield arrived at the Christmas Party in their 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Jim Gregory's 1998 Mercedes SLK and Nelson Driver's Rockwood motorhome grabbed some of the street parking at Mrs. Rowes.
Butch & Peggy Beverly made the trip in a future classic, their Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport.
Approximately 30 W-S club members were on hand at Mrs. Rowes for the Christmas party.
A mountain of presents await the annual gift exchange.
Shrimp, chicken, pork tenderloin and all the trimmings was on the Christmas lunch buffet.
W-S Region president and chief elf Jack Drago kicks off the annual gift exchange.
Nelson Driver drew chip number one and selected the first gift.
Rebecca Perrin opens her gift.
Todd Smith tears into some wrapping paper.
Shirley Farley received a snowman.
Ken Farley shows off his toy cars.
Robbie Gray received some tools, but I'm not sure if he got to keep them.
Rick Downs opens his gift.
Joe Yancey received this antique gas can.
Stu Allen shows off his 1/64 scale 1949 Buick and matching trailer.

Below are some scenes from the October Meeting at Vito’s Italian Kitchen in Harrisonburg

Todd Smith got out to enjoy the beautiful weather in his 1929 Buick.
Larry and Deb Skillman arrived in style in their 1957 Chevrolet.
Jim and Sue Gregory made the trip in their 1965 Chevrolet El Camino.
W-S members had to arrive early to secure a spot in the narrow meeting room at Vito's.
Sunday's meeting was a full house as evidenced by a view up the table.....
....and down the table.
W-S Region President Jack Drago prepares to call a short meeting to order.

Below are some scenes from the September Meeting, Steak Fry and Auction at Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church in Fishersville

Butch and Peggy Beverly made the short hop from Charlottesville in their 1960 Chevrolet Corvette,
The club's newest member, Brian Brumbaugh, arrived in his 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible.
Duane and Rebecca Perrin made the trip in their 1957 Ford Thunderbird.
Nelson Driver arrived in his trusty 1931 Willys-Knight.
A 1950 (?) Ford hot rod was in attendance.
Robbie Gray got out for the day in his 1929 Ford Model A Huckster.
Grill master Jim Gregory transported the grill in his 1965 Chevrolet El Camino.
Chester and Nancy Bradfield arrived in their 1953 Studebaker Starliner Coupe.
Paul Day arrived in one of his many Ford pickups.
The steaks are almost ready!
Glen Royer tends the grill while Jim Gregory picks up the slack for the absentee web master.
There was plenty of food to go with the steaks.
It was a beautiful day to sit outside and enjoy a good steak.
Plenty of treasures were available for purchase at the annual auction.
More junk, er...I mean treasures.
Auctioneer Mark Robertson tries to get the best price for a box of carburetors.

Below are some scenes from the August 21 Meeting and Picnic with the Tri-County Region at Grand Caverns in Grottoes

The annual W-S and Tri-County Region picnic was a rainy affair, as evidenced by lots of wet modern cars in the parking lot.
One of the Tri-County folks brought out their 1963 Studebaker Lark.
Fred Hollen braved the rain in his 1980s era BMW convertible.
Nelson Driver arrived in his trusty 1977 Chrysler New Yorker.
Folks straggled in on a wet, rainy day.
Despite the weather, the turnout was pretty good!
As always, lots of good food to be had at an AACA picnic.
W-S Region President Jack Drago calls a short business meeting to order.
W-S Region Treasurer Todd Smith gives an update on the club finances.

Below are some scenes from the July 29 Vehicle Display at the Augusta County Fair in Fishersville

Nelson Driver's 1931 Willys-Knight welcomed the public to the W-S Region's vehicle display at the Augusta County Fair. Visitors placed donations in milk jugs at each car with the vehicles receiving the most donations being the winners.
W-S Region members had all evening to socialize and enjoy the county fair.
Stu Allen's 1957 Buick Roadmaster.
Jack and Karen Drago's 1956 Ford Victoria.
Barry and Rose Linke's 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2.
Ken and Shirley Farley's 1977 Chevrolet Suburban.
Rick and Carol Downs' 1998 BMW Z3.
Scott and Patty Watson-Gregory's 1967 Chevrolet Impala.
Nelson Driver's 1927 Ford Model T Touring.
Jay and Kay Mader's 1931 Ford Model A.
Alfred Meyer's 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Phaeton.
Nelson Driver's 1930 Ford AA Oil Truck.
Larry and Deb Skillman's newest acquisition - a 1950 Ford hot rod.
Bobby McClain's 1952 Desoto.
Jim and Sue Gregory's 1949 Buick Super Convertible.
Jim and Sue Gregory's 1965 Chevrolet El Camino.
Nelson Driver's 1977 Chrysler New Yorker.
Barry and Rose Linke's 1995 Ford SVT Lightning.
The three highest donation recipients from left to right: 2nd place - Jim Gregory's 1949 Buick, 1st place - Bobby McClain's 1952 Desoto and 3rd place - Scott Gregory's 1967 Chevrolet Impala.
The hood of Bobby McClain's Desoto displaying his first place trophies for this year and last year's display. The Desoto is tough to beat!

Below are some scenes from the June 19 Meeting & Picnic at Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church in Fishersville

Nelson Driver made the short trip to Tinkling Springs in his 1927 Ford Model T Touring.
Bobby McClain arrived in style in his 1952 DeSoto.
Jim & Sue Gregory arrived in their 1965 Chevrolet El Camino.
Glenn & Linda Royer drove their 1972 Chevrolet El Camino.
Jack & Karen Drago took advantage of the nice weather by driving their 1956 Ford Victoria.
Your web master's seldom seen 1967 Chevrolet Impala.
Rick Downs & Carol Ralston arrived in this BMW Z3.
W-S Region members socializing and preparing the buffet lunch at the Tinkling Springs Presbyterian Church pavilion.
The weather was beautiful so W-S members took advantage by eating outside on the church's picnic tables.
W-S Region President chats with Walter Wilson before calling the monthly business meeting to order.

Below are some scenes from the May 14 Waynesboro-Staunton Region 70th Anniversary Celebration

W-S Region members slowly arrive for the Region's 70th Anniversary Party!
Lots of Region history was on display.
Decorations featured photos of W-S Region member's cars.
Richard Obenschain peruses the club history table.
W-S Region President Jack Drago welcomes everyone to the party.
Early Catering provided a wonderful buffet meal - salad, rolls, mashed potatoes. green beans with almonds, macaroni & cheese, Boursin-glazed beef medallions and parmesan-crusted chicken.
W-S Region members enjoying some after dinner socializing.
Quite the turn out to celebrate the club's 70th anniversary.
Dessert consisted of three wonderfully decorated chocolate and vanilla cakes.
Coffee and cake was a popular after-dinner option.
The guest speaker for the evening was Debbie Nolen, the AACA National Vice-President for Youth Development.
Unfortunately, the Boogie Kings canceled due to a medical emergency so technology to the rescue - background music using a borrowed speaker and a Spotify play list accompanied by a video of the 1999 Glidden Tour.

Below are some scenes from the April 9 Susan Gray Memorial Memorable Motoring Mystery Tour

The W-S group met at Staples in Staunton to depart for The Susan Gray Memorial Memorable Motoring Mystery Tour.
Robbie & Robert Gray were touring in Susan's Dodge street rod.
Duane & Rebecca Perrin drove their 1957 Ford Thunderbird.
Nelson Driver piloted nis 1977 Chrysler New Yorker with the assistance of co-pilot Todd Smith.
Jim & Scott Gregory went touring in Jim's 1965 Chevrolet El Camino.
A very nice 1978 Chevrolet El Camino driven by some Richmond club members.
Bobby McClain was at the wheel of his 1952 DeSoto.
Jay & Kay Mader were touring in their Model A Ford.
Stu Allen and passenger (and neighbor) Alfred Meyer rode in style in Stu's 1989 Buick Regal.
The Sargingers made the journey from Ruckersville in their Ford pickup truck.
Barry & Rose Linke drove their 1997 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning.
The first stop on the tour was the Old Providence Church.
W-S Region President Jack Drago shares some information about the church and associated cemetery.
The Old Providence Stone Church was built in 1793 and used until a new building was constructed for services in 1859. Thereafter it was used as a store, residence, high school and a meeting room. A fire destroyed the interior in 1959, but it was later restored.
The "new" church located across the street from the Old Providence Stone Church.
The Old Providence Stone Church cemetery. Noted interments include Cyrus McCormick, the inventor of the mechanical reaper, and his family.
The Sinclair Oil Company display at the tour's lunch stop, Quaker Steak and Lube, located in Raphine.
A Ford truck on display in the Quaker Steak & Lube collection.
W-S Region members enjoyed the lunch offering at Quaker Steak.
W-S Region tour vehicles parked at Quaker Steak & Lube.
It's not a tour until the trouble truck shows up! Fortunately, it only took a quick jump start to get moving again.
The Cyrus McCormick Farm, located down the road from the lunch stop. This site is now a historical site and Virginia Tech's Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center.
It was beautiful Saturday for a tour, with lots of scenery to take in along the route.
The tour concluded with ice cream at a club favorite, DAP's ice cream in Stuarts Draft.

Below are some scenes from the March 20 meeting at Sooner BBQ in Stuarts Draft

The March meeting was held at Sooner BBQ in Stuarts Draft. (Much thanks to Stu Allen for the photos!)
Nelson Driver made the short drive to Sooners in one of his Willys-Knights.
The Perrin's made the journey in their 1957 Ford Thunderbird.
Stu Allen arrived in style in his 1989 Buick Regal.
New members Butch and Peggy Beverly made the trip from Charlottesville in their Camaro.
Rick Downs made the short trip down the street in his BMW convertible.
W-S region members converse before lunch.
Larry Skillman entertaining the crowd, no doubt.
The Sargingers and the Beverlys get acquainted over lunch.

Below are some scenes from the February 20 meeting at Armstrong’s Restaurant in Verona

Jim & Sue Gregory arrived at the meeting at Armstrong's Restaurant in their 1965 Chevrolet El Camino.
Duane & Rebecca Perrin drove their 1957 Ford Thunderbird.
Chester & Nancy Bradfield made the trip in their 1964 Studebaker GT Hawk.
W-S members dig into Armstrong's down home cooking.
The meeting had a great turn out after the cancellation of January's meeting due to weather.
W-S President Jack Drago calls the meeting to order.
Vice-President Rick Downs provides an activities update.
Nelson Driver provides an update on the Old Dominion Meet.
Stu Allen delivered an excellent program about electric and hybrid vehicles.
Here Stu explains the basics of how electric vehicles work.

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