CORN ROAST

We had a very nice Corn Roast and BBQ at the property of one of our members on Sunday, Aug 22. Thank you to Jim and Cathy for hosting and supplying the burgers and gifts, |And to Ron & Diane Phillips for organizing and sup0plying the corn.  Kudos go to Ron & Diane's Son and Daughter-in-law for the great cookout!!

 Check out the links on the front page for pictures.

The 40th Annual Swap Meet was to be held in 2020 - however due to COVID we had to postpone.  It has now been rescheduled for October 17th.

For more information call Ron at 604 477-3954 or email [email protected]

The May Tour committee has decided to reschedule the 2020 May Tour to mid 2022 because of the continuing Covid 19 pandemic. We sincerely hope that by mid 2022 enough people will have been vaccinated to make holding the May Tour events a safe endeavour for all involved.

If you have prepaid some or all your registration, you can leave it with us and thus reserve your spot in the 2022 Tour or request a full refund.

We appreciate the support you have given us since we started planning the Tour in 2019 for a May 2020 extravaganza and anticipate your continued support as we navigate these unusual times on our way to a safe 2022 May Tour. We also appreciate the cooperation shown by the National President and the Powell River and Island Chapters in allowing us to make this adjustment to our May Tour.

Del Holbrook

Chair 2021 May Tour

Due to the restrictions for the outbreak of Covid-19 Golden Ears has decided to postpone the 40th Annual Spring Swap meet until October.  Dates will be decided upon and published closer to the date.

19 Vehicles and their occupants took a leisurely drive down Lougheed Highway and over the MIssion Bridge through Matsqui and arrived at the home of Doug Taylor.  We were able to tour his beautiful collection of cars and memorabilia before travelling to the Old Spaghetti House in Langley for a late lunch. 

This was a great beginning to another season of tours - this one hosted by Bev and Don Clark.  The Nichol's brought along heart cookies for everyone to set the mood while we waited for everyone to muster.  Prior to leaving Bev Clark presented each car with a carnation and more heart shaped cookies.

Bev presented Doug & Paula Taylor a beautiful plant for a thankyou for allowing us to tour their extensive collection, which includes the award winning 1957 Ford Fairlane, Retractable hardtop.

We ended our day at the Old Spaghetti House in Langley where we all enjoyed a wonderful pasta meal and had great conversation.

A bus full of eager members travelled to Abbotsford to take in the 2019 GLOW - Christmas light show at the TRADEX.  Everyone had a great time finding reindeer, drinking out of light bulbs!, and looking at the beautiful displays.  Thanks to Deana for organizing a great outing.

Our members took their vehicles out to the McDonald's at Harris Road and Lougheed Hwy to help celebrate McHappy Days.   https://members.webs.com/MembersB/editAppPage.jsp?app=photos&pageID=260615323#photos/album?albumid=16144488" target="_blank">Go to the phote gallery to see some of the beautiful vehicles on display.

MISSION, B.C. — She was a minister’s daughter. He was considered to be from the wrong side of the tracks. They were in love. It’s an old story with a happy ending. Don and Lilah Warren (founding member of Golden Ears Chapter VCCC)  celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary several months ago and the romance continues

The couple beams with pride as they pose in their anniversary attire beside their nearly-completed ‘new’ 1951 Monarch sport sedan. The car brings back a flood of memories from a time when a man had to ask for a woman’s hand only after getting permission from her parents. Of course, eloping was an option.

If you would like to read the entire article just click on the link below.

https://driving.ca/mercury/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-1951-monarch-sport-sedan

The Golden Ears Chapter is looking forward to getting the cars out of mothballs for another successful year of touring.  Our first tour of the year was to Fort Langley - our Valentine's tour - and lunch at the Old Spagetti Factory in Langley.  

Our next event will be our St. Patrick's Day run out to Harrison - on March 17th - We will, once again, have lunch at the Settler's pub and have a pleasant drive back home

the Spring Swap Meet will be held on March 31st - so come on out and find that special part you've been hankering for over the long cold winter. See you there!

There were 10 cars out to the Pitt Meadows Day Parade. We saw several of our famous and returning members - (Alphabetically organized: Bob Edwards, Al Hemminger, Angela Holbrook, John & Phyllis Roberts, Bruce Sims & friend, Richard & Marlene Ulmer, Ted Wingrove and Gary & Katelon Zabenskie). Charlie & Lucille Piddocke, and Al Magnusson were seen on the sidelines. We also welcomed Bill Dingwall who finished restoring his 1970 Dodge Challenger, what a beauty.

The weather turned out great and there were large crowds along the parade route.

Have a great summer. Drive safely until we see you again.

Richard & Marlene