Greetings! I hope everyone is managing this tough Winter weather safely and healthy. The last few days have shown hints of better weather to come!

After about 16 weeks in rehab and physical therapy, VFR member Culver Zebley has returned home! His wife Irene reports that he is in a wheelchair but can walk short distances with a walker. He is getting assistance at home. We wish him the best and continued recovery.

VFR Vice President and Newsletter Editor Robert Schles has organized a driving tour of Chester and Delaware County covered bridges on Saturday May 17th. After visiting four covered bridges in the region, we will gather for lunch. Look for details in this issue. Contact Robert to sign up.

Plans for the 2025 season are progressing and the events calendar is filling up! Please mark these events in your calendars:

• April 23 - 27: Spring Carlisle flea market; auction is held April 24 and 25
• April 27: Open House and Lunch at the Scott and November Nickett Collection, Doylestown, PA; rain date is May 4
• May 17: VFR Covered Bridge Run, Chester County, PA
• May 18: Ambler Car Show, Ambler, PA
• June 2 - 7: CLC GN, Murfreesboro, TN
• June 7: Conshohocken Art Festival and Car Show
• June 28: Featured club at Gateway Classic Cars Cruise-In, Runnemede, NJ with Philadelphia LCOC; Gateway donates up to $200 to the club, $10 for each participating member - plus goody bags!
• July 23 - 26: Mecum Auction, Harrisburg, PA
• August 3: Das Awkscht Fescht (Club Day), Macungie, PA
• August 16 - 17: CLC Northeast Inter-Regional Meet and Show at AACA Museum, Hershey, PA; group tour of the museum and dinner August 16, show on August 17
• September 7: Peddler's Village Car Show, Lahaska, PA; rain date September 28
• September 14: VFR 50th Anniversary Banquet; venue to be confirmed
• September 14: Ankokas AACA Show, Haddonfield, NJ
• September 26 - 27: CLC Fall Festival at CLCMRC in Hickory Corners, MI
• October 7 - 10: AACA Fall Hershey
• October 15 - 18: CLC National Driving Tour; central/upstate NY

VFR is planning several special events to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2025! Stay tuned for announcements. Let us know your ideas for a group driving tour or lunch! VFR members love getting together.

Goddess Editor Robert Schles is looking for articles! If you would like to share the story of your Cadillac or LaSalle, write a draft and email it with photos to Robert. We will work with you to edit if needed.

Best Wishes to you and your families. I look forward to seeing you soon. Be well! Think Spring!

Regards,

Michael Stinson

The car hobby is not about our cars; it's about people; our cars are just a catalyst for cultivating relationships.