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August 2010 PGH GTO CLUB CAR of the Month...
Bill Gilbert's 1967 Cameo Ivory GTO Hardtop
Bill has owned this gem since 1969. Bill states... "It is basically all original. The paint is old but still looks good, and the 400 H.O. motor has never been out of the car and runs great. The interior is all original including original red floor mats. My car doesn't sit around. I bought it with 13,000 miles on it and I now have 88,000 miles. I enjoy doing all the maintenance myself. Every year for the last 14, I take it to the Ames Pontiac Tri-Power Nationals in Norwalk , Ohio. It's usually 90 degrees, so it's a real nostalgia trip for me, especially without A/C. Last year I did the Co-Vention in Dayton and Norwalk. This year I'm going to the POCI Nationals in Charleston, WV and Norwalk. These trips are the highlight of my summer."

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2010 Calendar

July

1st - 4th - GTOAA International Meet - Wichita, KS

6th - 10th - P.O.C.I. - Annual Convention - Charleston, WV

17th - Erie PA All Pontiac Show & Cruise-in - 1:00 - 5:00 PM - This is the fourth All Pontiac Show and Cruise - rain or shine. It will take place at Backyard Burger's (1010 Peninsula Dr, Erie PA 16505) large corner lot on 12th a nd Peninsula. There is plenty of room with very easy access to I-79 and is just minutes from the entrance to Presque Isle State Park. There will be door prizes, dash plaques for the first 50 cars, trophies and 50/50's. $3 dollar registration fee. Any Pontiac is more than encouraged to come, from trailer queens to drivers and project cars. The North East Ohio GTO Association will also be there, stop by and visit.This is a great drive up I-79! I've been there a couple years ago and it's great. We are waiting to hear from Bill Markowski of the Western NY GTOA, their group has always had a great showing with an average of 12-15 cars including several from over the border. I'd like to get a rough count of who would be interested. Please contact Steve Busalacchi.

17 th - Horse Trading Days Classic Car Show & Crusie - Harmony, PA

20th - PVGP Waterfront Cruise, 5:00 - 9:00 PM - Homestead, PA

21st - GTO CLUB MEETING - 7:00 PM at Kings Restaurant off I-79 Wexford Exit - Plan to be there - Discuss the year's events - come early at 6:00 PM or so for dinner! Something new for you...purchase a ticket for a dollar (participation optional of course!) and if your ticket is pulled by the waitress, the club will buy your dinner (one dinner per couple). Hope to see you there...come out and hear about the new events for the summer!!

24th - GTO CLUB CAR MEET at Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Combined Auto Show - gates open at 9:30 AM - show goes to 4:00 PM. Check PVGP website soon for online registration. Can register at show, but may not get dash plaque.

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August

6th - 8th - Ames Performance Tri-Power Nationals - Norwalk, OH

15th -FUN RUN for our GTOs to Pymatuming? Stay tuned. NOTE NEW DATE - Joe Barber is planning route and day's activities.

18th - GTO CLUB MEETING - 7:00 PM (Location TBD)

21st - Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise/Pontiac, MI...this is a club event this year so all are encouraged to go! I promise you won't regret it. We will be staying at the Woodward Tigers GTO Club host hotel and rooms are available at the special rate of $99.00 when you use the code GTOGTOA. Click here for info on the hotel and the phone is (248) 253-9800. Make sure to mention the code. Some of you may remember when Nationals was held there several years ago. There are events being held Friday, August 20 - Sunday, August 22. While you are responsible for booking your own hotel room, please let me know if you plan to attend so I can keep the Woodward Tigers informed of number of members attending. Tentative events are cruise Woodward and bench racing in the hotel parking area on Friday; Woodward cruise (parking with the Woodward Tigers along Woodward Avenue) Saturday all day, and pizza party in hotel parking lot Saturday evening; Woodward GTO Tigers Car Show on Sunday. For more info on the cruise go to http://www.woodwarddreamcruise.com/. There are also videos available on YouTube. Just do a search for Woodward Dream Cruise. Hope you can all make it! Watch for further details BUT book your room now! They go FAST!

22nd - Syria Shriners Car Show - Cheswick, PA

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September

11th - GTO CLUB FAMILY PICNIC - Alameda Park in Butler - It's gorgeous - Pines Shelter at top of the hill. Lots of paved parking and privacy. Check it out. Watch for further details. Deb DeCoursey and Mary Larson are planning a great event this year!

15th - GTO CLUB MEETING - 7:00 PM (Location TBD)

29th - Oct 3rd - Fall Carlisle Collector Swap Meet & Corral

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October

Sept 29th - Oct 3rd - Fall Carlisle Collector Swap Meet & Corral

6th - 9th - Hershey Car Show, Corral, & Swap Meet (AACA Eastern Regional Fall Meet) - the car show on the 9th is impressive!

20th - GTO CLUB MEETING - 7:00 PM (Location TBD)

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November

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December

3rd - GTO CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY - Carmody's Restaurant & Lounge - Adults only - 7:00 PM - This was such a great time and place we're doing it here again. Don't miss on this fun. Details forthcoming.