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Most people know that Memorial Day is a day to remember those who died during active military service. Many take the time to attend services and ceremonies to honor those who fought for our freedoms. It's also a time to gather with family, friends and neighbors to celebrate and enjoy the beginning of the summer season.
However you are spending this special holiday, AACA wishes you a happy and safe holiday!
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Changes to the Military Sponsorship Program
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By Bob Parrish, 2016 AACA National President
I would like to inform our members that the Military Sponsorship Program has been revised by your AACA Board of Directors to include ALL Military Veterans regardless of years of service as previously stated. The Board is pleased to recognize all of the Military Veterans that have proudly served to protect our homeland and freedoms.
More information on this program and an application can be found on the AACA home page under member information and drop down to Military, or simply click here.
 These complimentary, current-year memberships are for first-time AACA applicants and are limited by the funds available for this program. These complimentary applications for membership are intended for individuals who have a genuine interest in the antique car hobby.
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2016 AACA 1/2 Year Memberships Now Available for New Members
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Do you have a friend that has been thinking about joining AACA? Regions & Chapters, are you trying to recruit new members for your club? This is an excellent time to encourage new people to sign up for membership.
Beginning on June 1st, AACA National Headquarters will process any new 2016 membership applications as ½ year memberships. The ½ year membership includes the months June through December at a cost of only $18.00 ($23 for non-U.S. members).
The ½ year membership gives new members an opportunity to get a taste of AACA without paying the full year membership fee. Anyone that includes the yearly payment of $35.00 ($45 for non-U.S. members) with their new application will be refunded $17.00 ($22 for non-U.S. members).
½ year members are entitled to the following benefits:
- Members receive three bi-monthly issues of Antique Automobile magazine: July/August, Sept/Oct & Nov/Dec.
- Members are eligible to join an AACA region and/or chapter.
- Members can exhibit vehicles & compete for national prizes & annual awards.
- Members receive unlimited free admission to the AACA Museum.
- Members receive limited free research by the AACA Library & Research Center staff.
The ½ year membership is for first-time new members only. It doesn't apply to current members that are late in paying their yearly dues or members that have left their membership lapse for a year or more and wish to reinstate their membership.
If you have any questions regarding the ½ year membership program, feel free to contact Karen White at AACA Headquarters at 717-534-1910 or
kwhite@aaca.org
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Reminder to Regions & Chapters: Don't forget to use the complimentary 2016 membership applications that were sent to your region or chapter by September 30, 2016.
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Do YOU Want to Present a Seminar at the Annual Meeting?
Deadline to submit your speaker form is July 1!
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Have you ever thought about speaking or putting on a seminar at the Annual Meeting? Well, now's your chance! We are looking for unique, new, different seminars to add to the schedule for 2017. If you would like to be a possible speaker,
please fill out this form and send it in
no later than July 1.
Have an idea for a hands-on workshop? What topics would you like to hear a panel of experts discuss? This is YOUR Annual Meeting and we want to know what you want to learn about. Please
email Stacy with your seminar ideas and/or speakers (membership, leadership, chapters/regions, marketing, cars, technical, fun, historical, ladies-focused, etc.).
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It all began in 1974 when a friend bought a Ford Gran Torino. I loved the styling. The following year, I found myself newly single and wanting a larger car than my 1973 Mustang.
I went to Winner Ford in Cherry Hill, NJ, and saw the 1975 Ford Elite model. I fell even harder for this new styling. I ordered the car, yellow with a brown vinyl roof and brown interior. On April 10, 1975, my mother Grace Segal and I went to pick it up and trade in my Mustang. It was love at first sight!
I happily drove the Elite everywhere. Then on August 13, 1976, I fell in love again. After two years of talking on the telephone through our work, Phil Swanson flew in from Indianapolis, IN, for a meeting. We had arranged to go out for a drink to celebrate our upcoming 30th birthdays and we fell in love that night. He had a 1970 Oldsmobile named "Betts" and decided that my Elite should be named "Baby"!
After driving Baby everyday for 10 years, we were finally going to buy a new car. For a very short minute, the words "trade-in" came up. When my husband saw me crying, he knew Baby was here to stay! We have moved up to a house with a 3-car garage. Baby now has her own Ford-decorated bay complete with her 8 winning trophies!
On April 10, 2015, we were once again back at Winner Ford - this time to celebrate Baby's 40th birthday. The staff was impressed that we still had the original invoice from that happy day that Baby came to live with me. We are looking forward to our next milestone - our 39th wedding anniversary!
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Share Your Stories in
Speedster
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We want to hear from you! We are always looking to feature articles from AACA members in Speedster. We'd love to share your personal accounts of tours and shows you have attended, restoration projects, unique vehicle stories and history, and any other stories you think other AACA members would enjoy hearing about.
Stories should average about 500 words or less. And, we love photos, so make sure to include some! Please send your photos and stories to Stacy Zimmerman at
szimmerman@aaca.org
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The essential architecture of the combustion engine... with its piston and cylinder arrangement ...was derived from what technology?
or scroll all the way to the end of the
Speedster to find the answer.
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2016 AACA National Meets & Tours Activity Request Card
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A 2016 Activity Request Card was included with your May/June issue of Antique Automobile magazine. If you are interested in attending or would like more information about any of the meets and tours listed on the card, please fill it out and send it to: AACA Activity Request, 501 W. Governor Road, Hershey, PA 17033. Make sure to include your name, address and membership number on the card.
Online registration is now open for the following:
Central Spring Meet (Minnesota) and Southeastern Fall Meet (North Carolina). To register online,
click here
and log in with your member number and pin.
Please remember that your 2016 membership dues MUST BE PAID in order to receive information for 2016 events.
Hershey Notes: The Activity Request Card that was included with your May/June magazine has the October Eastern Fall Meet in Hershey, PA, listed on it. If you want Hershey information, make sure to return that card ASAP. All Hershey materials and registration forms will be mailed July 1st. Please do NOT include any special instructions or checks with your Activity Request Card. Special instructions, notes and payments should only accompany your actual registration forms that you send to the Hershey Region.
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From the AACA Library & Research Center
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Images from the Library - A "Pan-blicity" Stunt!
When you think of Minnesota, the automobile industry is probably one of the last things that comes to mind. However, from 1919 through 1921 the manufacturing facilities of the Pan automobile called the city of St. Cloud, MN, home. This month's image comes from the February 1918 issue of Pan Siftings, Pan's company publication.
In an unusual publicity stunt, Pan devoted an entire article to a Native American chief named "Ka-Be-Naw-Wey-Wence," which they purported to be the oldest living American at age 130. In English, he was known as Chief John Smith and the less flattering "Wrinkled Meat." The article showed a photograph of the man sitting behind the wheel of a Pan car. While "Wrinkled Meat" hated most modern amenities, the article claimed he loved driving around in a Pan. Because of the scent of the exhaust, he called all automobiles "skunk wagons."
Four years later, "Wrinkled Meat" passed away. In reality, he was probably around 100 years of age when he died. His extremely withered appearance probably gave rise to the belief that he was significantly older.
Discover More: Interested in learning more about your favorite vehicle? If so, be sure to visit the library or give us a call. You never know what you might find!
Interested in doing research with the AACA Library?
More information is available on our website.
Visit AACA Library
or
contact our head librarian,
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It's Grand National Time!
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 Annual Grand National
June 2-4, 2016
Williamsport, PA
The Susquehannock Region AACA and the Penn College Classic Cruisers are excited to be hosting this year's Grand National in Williamsport on the Pennsylvania College of Technology campus. In addition to all of the regular meet activities like the car corral, flea market and car show, you can look forward to enjoying a social hour, wine tasting dinner, picnic & sunset river cruise, seminars, workshops, lectures, tours, an evening picnic, ice cream social and Keynote Speaker Lyn St. James (seven-time Indy 500 competitor and one of
Sports Illustrated's "Top 100 Female Athletes of the Century").
Additional information about registration packet pick-up:
- Registration packets will be available at Dauphin Hall on the Penn College campus:
Thursday, June 2 - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, June 3 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 4 - at the show field
- The packets will include event tickets as well as a map of the college.
- There will be plenty of signs to mark the different events. There will be people available to answer questions and help with directions.
- Enter the college campus by way of the main entrance off of Maynard Street.
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AACA Membership Survey Update
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The AACA Membership Enhancement Committee would like to learn more about your experience with AACA. We have started sending out the emails regarding the survey (powered by SurveyMonkey) to current AACA members. If you have not received yours yet, please continue to keep your eyes open for it to arrive in your inbox during the next 2 weeks and take the time to respond. (We timed ourselves and it only took 75 seconds!) This survey is important and will provide valuable information to help us make AACA better for you.
Thank you in advance for taking the survey!
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Come Join Us for this Truly Fantastic Weekend!
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The Elegance at Hershey, a 501 (C) (3) organization based in Hershey, PA, was established in 2010. In its first five years, The Elegance at Hershey has donated more than $800,000 to its three charities, JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), the AACA Museum and the AACA Library & Research Center. For additional information, visit
www.TheEleganceAtHershey.com.
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Come Experience "Minnesota Nice" This Summer
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Registration Deadline: June 24, 2016
The members of the AACA Minnesota Region are excited to welcome you to the scenic Minnesota River Valley. North Mankato, Mankato and the surrounding area are rich with history, outdoor activities and cultural events for you to enjoy. We want you to experience "Minnesota Nice" and encourage you to relax and enjoy what the area has to offer.
You won't want to miss these meet highlights:
- Thursday's tour will take you by motorcoach to the historic city of New Ulm, MN. While there, you will visit the Hermann Heights Monument, have a choice of touring either the Brown County Historical Society Museum or the Minnesota Museum Hall of Fame; then at noon, you will hear New Ulm's famous Glockenspiel and then head to historic Turner Hall for a buffet lunch. After lunch, you will tour Schell's Brewery, the second oldest family owned brewery in the U.S.
- Friday is a day for you to explore the Mankato area on your own. Brochures and maps of the area will be available at registration. Judging School and Team Captains' School will be held on Friday afternoon at the hotel, followed by the Membership Roundtable, where members will have the opportunity to ask questions about AACA and the future.
- On Friday evening, join us poolside for an evening of ice cream and swapping car stories! Chocolate and vanilla ice cream will be served with a build your own sundae bar.
- And finally, you won't want to miss the car show, Hagerty Youth Judging Program and Awards Banquet on Saturday.
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Don't Miss the History, Hoofbeats & Horsepower Tour
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Registration Deadline Extended: July 15, 2016
The Richmond Region AACA welcomes vehicles from 1928-1978 to Central Virginia for their "History, Hoofbeats and Horsepower" tour. Tour highlights include:
- Old Dominion Historic Fire Society
- Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum
- Agecroft Hall, a 17th century English Manor house
- Rein-M-Stead Farm and horse reining exhibition by a national AQHA champion and trainer
- Behind the scenes tour of the North Anna Nuclear Power Plant which generates enough electricity to power 450,000 homes
- "Hoofbeats of History" Tour of the Meadow, birthplace of America's Superhorse Secretariat
- Walkerton Tavern, an 1825 historic tavern
- Meadow Farm Museum, an 1860 living history farm site and museum
- And much more!
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AACA Custom Car Signs Available
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Do you have an AACA approved car sign for your car? AACA members can have these custom signs created to showcase all of their car's great features or to share the history and story of their car. The signs stand 16.5" high and 12" wide and are made of a hard plastic to withstand the elements. All signs include the AACA logo and website, as well as the year/make/model of your car and owner  information. The rest of the content is up to you. The signs cost $30 plus shipping and production takes about 3 weeks. You can also add an image or photo to your sign for an extra $5.
Click here for complete instructions on ordering your sign. Contact Stacy at AACA Headquarters if you would like to have a sign made or need more information: szimmerman@aaca.org
or 717-534-1910.
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A "Southern Surprise" Awaits You in New Bern, NC
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Registration Deadline: July 11, 2016
The First Capital Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America invites you to participate in the 2016 Southeastern Fall Meet to be held in the heart of historic New Bern, a "Southern Surprise" steeped in Colonial and Civil War history.
First Capital hosted the much acclaimed Grand National Meet in 2010 and fully expects this meet to be equally as successful and to enrich you with indelible memories as we collectively promote the AACA mission of preserving automotive history. You will revel in the spectacular aspects of a meet expected to attract upwards of 350 automotive marvels, and undoubtedly be enthused by the history, charm and hospitality of your host city.
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We Can't Wait to Host YOU in Galveston in October!
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Central Fall Meet
October 20-22, 2016
Galveston, TX
Meet registration
opens on June 18, 2016
The Gulf Coast Region has been grinding away behind the scenes in our planning logistics for the Galveston meet in October. We know it's early, but wanted to let everyone know that the hotels and RV park are ready to start accepting reservations. Here is all of the information you need to make your reservations:
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Host Hotel - $145/day
Moody Gardens Hotel and Spa
One Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX
Local Phone: 409-741-8484
Toll Free: 1-888-388-8484
Note! Reservation desk hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to 12 midnight Central Time.
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Alternate Hotel - $99/day
Inn at the Waterpark
2525 Jones Dr, Galveston, TX
Local Phone: 409-741-8484
Toll Free: 1-888-388-8484
Note! Reservation line open 24 hrs/day.
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Be sure to mention to the hotels that you wish to make a room reservation at the
antique car meet rate
. The hotel cutoff date is September 26, 2016, but we suggest you make your reservation early to insure host hotel accommodations.
RV Park - rates vary with size of RV site
Dellanera RV Park (approximately 8 minute drive from host hotel)
10901 San Luis Pass Rd, Galveston, TX
Local Phone: 409-797-5102 (no 800 number)
Note! Ask for Corena or Gabby to reserve one of the Antique Car Club group sites. RV park reservations must be made on or before October 15th.
If you have any questions or issues, please contact us:
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Robert Wheeless
Chairman
281-463-0013 Home/Office
281-463-2563 Fax
281-380-4969 Cell
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Jim Johnston
Vice Chairman
713-340-0709 Home
832-693-4008 Cell
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Sandra Johnston
Registration Chair
713-340-0709 Home
713-542-9481 Cell
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CLICK HERE to order your ticket & thank you for supporting AACA!
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Check Out These Upcoming AACA National Meets & Tours
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AACA Hershey Meet Week is October 5-8, 2016
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Do you want to be a flea market vendor? Sell your car in the car corral? Have your car judged at the car show?
Just fill out and return the Activity Request Card that came with your May/June issue of Antique Automobile magazine.
Don't receive the magazine? Simply call AACA Headquarters at 717-534-1910 to join the Club and request the information.
All Hershey information and registration forms will be mailed out on July 1!
ONLINE Hershey car registration opens June 15!
Please do NOT include any special instructions or checks with your Activity Request Card. Special instructions, notes and payments should only accompany your actual registration forms that you send to the Hershey Region.
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News From the AACA Museum
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 AACA Hershey Region Donates
to Wagon Restoration Fund
Thank you to the AACA Hershey Region for their generous $2,500 donation toward the Milton Hershey School Stageway Station Wagon!
This brings us much closer to our goal of restoring the wagon. Click here for more on this project or to make a donation yourself.
THANK YOU!!
We are Still Accepting Reservations for our Upcoming Italy Tour!
 New to our travel line-up is a an Italian tour that includes visits to 5 private automobile collections including lunch at Nicola Bulgari's private collection, several automotive museums, along with lots of tempting tastes of the country - homemade Gnocchi, gelato tasting experience, wineries and much more! Click here for the Italy tour details.
AACA Museum NEW Programs:
 Build a Model T Workshop
June 11 & August 6; 10 a.m. - 12 noon
A two-hour workshop that allows children, between the ages of 8-12, to build a wooden Model T under the supervision of an educator. Advance registration required.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Model T Driving Experience
 July 23, August 13, September 17 & October 22;
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Now booking for all of the above dates! This is a four-hour driving program that allows you to experience driving a Ford Model T. Advance registration required. Click here to purchase tickets.
AACA Museum Current Exhibits:
AACA Museum Upcoming Events:
5-9 p.m.,
on the grounds surrounding
AACA Hershey Region & AACA Museum
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
You still have time to register your car!
12 noon - 4 p.m.
July 4: AACA Museum is open late from 5-9 p.m. Stay  and watch the Hersheypark fireworks from our parking area.
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
6-10 p.m. The newest signature event at the
AACA Museum.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Keep up to Speed
with information on additional exhibits and
events
REMINDER: The AACA Museum is open late, the first Thursday of each month until 9:00 p.m.
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AACA Library eBay Store:
Race into Summer with NASCAR & Indy Memorabilia!
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Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite motor head? The AACA Library's eBay store offers a wide variety to choose from: over 2,000 reproduction factory photographs of historic cars, books, and sales literature.
We will also be holding our monthly eBay auction, with over 50 unique listings! We will have some super hard-to-find NASCAR and Indianapolis 500 racing programs, press kits and record books from the 1950s and 1960s. We will also be selling the last few volumes of Automobile Quarterly, including the ultra-scarce final issue (Volume 51, Number 2). The auctions will end between Sunday, May 29th and Tuesday, May 31st.
To view our available selection, be sure to click the links below!
*Reproduction Factory Photos:
*Books:
- And much more!
Check back often, as we will continue to add new items throughout the year!
For more information, contact our
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The Entire AACA Family is on Facebook!
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The entire AACA Family is on Facebook. Make sure to like all of our pages to stay up-to-date on everything going on with the Club, Library and Museum. Did you know that AACA also has a Facebook Group you can join to discuss cars and hobby hot topics? Request to join the group by clicking here. Click the logos below to go to our Facebook pages.
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AACA Calendar Spotlight
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June 3-4, 2016
Annual Grand National - Williamsport, PA
June 12-17, 2016
Sentimental Tour - Salisbury, NC
July 14-16, 2016
Central Spring Meet - North Mankato, MN
July 17-21, 2016
Founders Tour - Huntingdon, PA
July 31 - August 3, 2016
Eastern Divisional Tour - Richmond, VA
August 11-13, 2016
Southeastern Fall Meet - New Bern, NC
September 1-3, 2016
Western Fall Meet - Cheyenne, WY
September 11-16, 2016
Revival AAA Glidden Tour® (VMCCA) - North Conway, NH
October 5-8, 2016
Eastern Fall Meet - Hershey, PA
October 20-22, 2016
Central Fall Meet - Galveston, TX
November 5-11, 2016
Reliability Tour - Savannah, GA
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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Who Do You Contact at AACA Headquarters for What?
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Have you ever wondered who to contact for what when you call or email AACA Headquarters? Here is a list of the current staff and their responsibilities. By clicking on someone's name below, you can email them directly.
Naturally, many of the staff have the capability of answering questions in each other's area as we try to cross train as much as possible. Please don't hesitate to contact us anytime for assistance.
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Trivia Answer
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Firearms.
The cylinder was inspired by the gun barrel, while the piston replicated the projectile.
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The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is the country's premier resource for the collectible vehicle community. Since its formation in 1935, the Club, through its national office, publications, and membership, aids individuals, museums, libraries, historians and collectors dedicated to the enjoyment and preservation of automotive history.
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Eastern Divisional Tour
Southeastern Fall Meet
June 3: 
