Parades - Line ups and information

You should try to have your cars decorated in a patriotic theme - although this is not a requirement. I have not read anything that keeps you from throwing candy if you wish too. This also is not a requirement but if you want to I guess you can. I know Tavares is big on throwing candy.

Mt Dora Parade:
We will need to be at the staging area on 7th & Donnelly at 1 PM. Parade marshals will be on hand to answer any questions. Our Line up Number will be 71-75 and it will be near the corner on McDonald between 8th and 9th and on 9th between McDonald and Alexander. (I know sounds confusing - but that is what they told me? Im guessing that wraps around a corner or something). The road is supposed to be marked and the parade will begin at 2:00 pm.

Tavares Parade:
We will need to be in lineup between 3:30 and 4:15. Enter from HWY 19 only, onto West Main Street. Our lineup number for Tavares will be 111-118 (4th road on left). The parade will begin at 5:00 pm.

Sad News - Lester Collins passed away

Here is a copy of his obituary:

"Lester Collins Jr., 76, died Thursday, June 21, 2007. Mr. Collins was born in Poughkeepsie, N. Y. He was a U. S. Navy veteran; retired from Sofco Paper Company in Scotia, N. Y.; a member of The Heart of Florida Model A Club; a member of the Model Boat Club; a member of the Scooter Club; and he was still active in golf and bowling even after losing his sight.
Memorial services will be held in New York at a later date. Burial will be in Saratoga National Cemetery, Saratoga, N. Y. Donations in his honor may be made to Hospice of Lake and Sumpter, 12300 Lane Park Road, Tavares, Fl. 32778".

Please keep his wife Lois Collins in your thoughts and prayers.
You can send her a card to:
1430 Segovia PlaceThe Villages, FL 32162

Mt Dora Car show was fun!

We had 5 model A's and 12 members present at the 1st monthly Mt Dora downtown festival! Thanks to those of you who came to support this event!

Thoughts and Prayers needed for 2 members:

Clarence Papetti is having a problem with balance and walking in general.

Marian O'Shea has fallen and broken her hip.
She will be staying at the Omni Rehab Center, 3rd Floor, North Campus

Please keep both of these members in your thoughts and prayers.

Antique Car Show - Mt Dora - 6/21

Our club has been invited to join in on Mt Dora's 3rd Thursday downtown festival.
The Downtown Merchant Association has decided to do a 3rd Thursday celebration every month this summer, starting next Thursday the 21st from 5-9pm. They will have 2 bands and several fun activities for families in the park and food vendors as well.
The first 50 antique cars in line up will receive a GOODY BAG from the downtown merchants as well as a raffle ticket. Some of the downtown merchants have donated door prizes for the raffle only to car drivers including: several restaurant gift certificates, vera bradley purse, wine, etc.

If you do not wish to keep your car there until 9 just inform the traffic directors and they will put you on a cross street -( not by yourself - it's all planned out.) See directors at corner of Donnely Street and 9th Street in downtown Mt Dora.

This is not a club planned activity, Im just passing on an invitation sent to our club members.

Officers Needed for next year!

Heart Club Members - We are looking for a handful of volunteers to step forward and become officers for next year. Right now we have a group of officers who are willing to help out and support the new leaders for next year , so dont feel that you will be thrown in front and not know what you are doing. As as matter of fact, if you come forward now we will gladly let you in on all that we do now leading up to the change over.
This months newsletter will have a complete description of job duties for each officer. Take a look and see where you can step in and help.

4th of July Parade

We are waiting for confirmation and line up information but keep Wednesday evening the 4th of July available if you are in town. The parade will be in downtown Tavares and we will probably line up about 3:30ish. Details provided when received.

No Official Meeting in July

As per tradition, we have no offical Heart Club Meeting in July!
So enjoy your summer and we will look forward to seeing you all in September at the Villages!