Safety Check, Photo Shoot, and Luncheon

By Ken Bounds

On May 6, after a rainout the previous weekend, 15 members met at Roundhead’s of Lombard for a vehicle safety check and photo shoot.  We were also lucky to have our own Frank Koeder, a certified appraiser, present to provide vehicle appraisals.  Alas, no one took advantage that that opportunity.

President John Emmering manned the clipboard and conducted the safety checks with several assistants while Ken took photos using Roundhead’s unique façade as a backdrop.  There was plenty of time for tire kicking, lively conversation, and checking out each others’ rides.

One special thrill for us was seeing an old familiar Early V-8 displayed by our newest member, Ray McMahon.  Ray purchased former NIRG President Marty Duling’s ‘36 Club Cabriolet back in 1996 and most of us had not seen it since.  It was a real blast from the past for those of us who followed that car down the road on tours many times.  The hard luck award goes to John Scheve, who ran out of gas in his ‘37 between the trailer and the parking lot.  The long distance award goes to Eric Kozmic who came all the way from South Carolina to drive his dad’s Mercury to the event.

At 11:00 am, we went into Roundhead’s to enjoy lunch.  The food and service were very good and the beverages were plentiful.  We hope that everyone had an enjoyable time.  Participants were our President John Emmering - 1951 Fordor, Ron & Arlene Blum - 1940 Fordor, Ken Bounds - 1951 Mercury, Frank Koeder - 1939 Convertible, Eric Kozmic - 1953 Mercury, Pat Maroney - 1936 Fordor, Ray McMahon - 1936 Club Cabriolet, Michael & Grace Mohawk - 1950 Tudor, Tom O’Donnell - 1953 Lincoln, John & Este Scheve - 1937 Standard Tudor, Ron Steck - 1940 Pickup, and Jeff Trilling - 1952 Pickup.