Fundraiser

Showers Stall Start of the 2018 NEAR Shows

Story and pictures courtesy of Bill Henry

 

Mother Nature took the start of the New England Antique Racer’s season by storm on April 29, 2018.

The annual Summer Knights Show was stopped in it’s  tracks by rain at the Berlin Lions Fair grounds in Berlin CT. The early morning rain deterred many folks from making the yearly trek to show number one. Not surprisingly, the hardy members of NEAR were there waiting for the start of the season.

In attendance waiting when John Jarush, of  the Summer Knights, made the decision to pull the plug were:

The 02 Vega of Butch Burbank, the 110 Coupe of Curt Snow, the 00 Corvair of Mike Rucci, and last year’s Show Champion Angie Bullock, accompanied by Bill Kemp, and Angie’s black beauty 088 coupe.

The weather continued to be poor after the 9:10 a.m. decision to call it a day. The Summer Knights went to work with the facility owners, the Lions Club, immediately. Mr. Jarush established a new date, with the same sign in time and venue on Sunday May 20, 2018.

John hopes to see everyone who did not make the trek this time on Sunday May 20, 2018, from 9 to 3. This is a huge fundraiser for the Knights, and NEAR’s long term association with this event has helped raise awareness for their causes.

Attendance points were awarded to those who made this trip, and will be awarded to those who make the show on the new date. Lets hope that the rest of the season will be safe and dry for the rest of the schedule in 2018!

Thanks again to those who attended, and we look forward to showing more cars on the new date.

NEAR Prize Drawing Results From Meeting 9/20/17

NEAR will be in contact with all winners to deliver their prizes. Thank all who participated in order to help our HOF Truck Fund!

Grand Prize of $1000    Phyllis Wolstenhulme

Second Prize of $250   Cheryl Reilly

Third Prize  $125    John Rodolewicz

Fourth Prize    2 tickets 2017 HOF Banquet   Norman Cyr

Fifth prize        2 tickets 2017 HOF Banquet   Lou Kelley

Sixth Prize       2 tickets 2017 HOF banquet   Barbara Teal

Seventh Prize  2 tickets 2017 HOF banquet   Paul Jacques

Eight Prize         1 2017 HOF t shirt   Sydney Sullivan

Ninth Prize         1 2017 HOF t shirt   Bruce Mackinnon

Tenth Prize         1 2017 HOF T shirt   Cliff Polacek

Eleventh Prize    1 2017 HOF T shirt   Dave Beribeoulk

Twelve Prize        1 2017 HOF T shirt   Marion  Gararneau

Thirteenth Prize  1 2017 HOF T Shirt   Bill Seward

Fourteenth Prize 1 2017 HOF T shirt   Ted Palmer

Fifteenth Prize     1 2017 HOF T shirt   Jojo Farone

2017 NEAR Pasta/Movie Night Fundraiser Pics

President Paul Masse helps with the Raffle.
Treasurer Val LeSieur catches up with Brian Danko and Dave Baribeault
Many Raffle prizes were donated for the fundraiser. Thanks to all who helped out!
An after dinner “bench racing” chat and many memories shared between NEAR members and their guests.
Raffle Prize overflow!  This year’s movies were a big hit.
A great crowd was in attendance, for such a cold winter day.

 

THANKS  TO  ALL  THAT  ATTENDED , HELPED  WITH  THE  EVENT,  SOLD  ENTRANCE,   AND  BOUGHT  RAFFLE  TICKETS.  A  GREAT  TEAM  EFFORT MADE  THIS  EVENT  A  HUGE  SUCCESS!

NEAR Pasta & Movie Night Thanks

Thank you is an expression of gratitude and appreciation
There are many people that deserve our thanks for their part in the success of the Pasta/ Movie Night held on March 4, 2017
First, to all our members and guests that braved the cold and wind. They arrived to enjoy an evening of good memories, good friendship and renewing or making new acquaintances.
Then, there is Don Moon who went above and beyond,selling tickets and encouraging people to support the event.
Steve and Jim who organized the prize table for the raffle.
The numerous people who donated prizes for the raffle, who, without their generosity, we would not have been financially successful.
The folks present who bought the tickets for the raffle and the 50/50 tickets.
The numerous retailers and businesses that donated a prize, or allowed NEAR to place a poster about the event on the window or counter to help publicize the event.
The members of the fundraising committee for their efforts to bring together a successful event that had not been undertaken in over 2 years.
Many thanks to the Bristol Elks #1010, who graciously donated their facility for the event.
The Chairman of the Fundraising Committee Rich Goucher who labored since January to secure a location,buy and prepare the food, and get the tickets printed.
Lastly, to all the folks who said thank you when departing the hall, asking that another event be scheduled as they enjoyed the movies, the conversation and the food. They also commented that those who did not venture out missed out on a wonderful happening.
Thank you one and all!

NEAR Pasta/Movie Night Fundraiser

Update-Weather will be chilly, but no snow! Expected HOF attendees:

Bob Polverari, Billy Greco, Dave Alkas, Bob Potter, Val LeSieur, R.A.Sylvia, and more!!!!! 

Come Celebrate and Participate

NEAR Pasta and Movie night is happening on:

Saturday March 4, 2017 at the

Elks Lodge
126 South Street
Bristol, CT

Cash Bar Available
Cocktails and Appetizer hour from 5 to 6 P M

Dinner served at 6 P M

Throughout the evening there will be racing movies showing as well as a  racing Memorabilia Raffle
Before the end of the evening a 50/50 raffle drawing

As an added feature this year a NEAR Hall of Fame member autograph session

So get out of the house and SHAKE OFF your CABIN FEVER and PARTICPATE

This will be a new rite of spring where you can gather with old friends and make new ones while sharing your racing memories and your plans for this season

Tickets are a $15.00 Donation at the door, or reserve yours by calling:

Rich at     (860) 209-7343

Jim at      (860) 922-9263

Steve at  (860) 638-8841

Donations for the raffle will be accepted till 6 – So bring something for the raffle and have an enjoyable time centered on the sport of Motor Racing!

All proceeds go to support New England Antique Racers (NEAR)