With record snowfall in most parts of the Potomac Region this winter, members took advantage of a sunny and 40+ degree day to attend our February monthly meeting in the Baltimore suburbs.  And once again, the location, Snyder’s Restaurant, drew almost 30 people.  It was great to see members from as far away as Pennsylvania and Northern Virginia attend the event, along with others from the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan areas.  This location has become so popular that we will plan to hold another meeting there later this year during the summer months, and perhaps include another tour of the nearby muscle car showroom of Universal Auto Sales and Classic Cars.  Thanks to everyone who came to the meeting, especially those who were attending their first ever Potomac Region meeting.

By the time we start working on the April issue of the Chronicle, hopefully all of the snow will have melted, allowing us to begin focusing our attention on our May 16th Capitol Cadillac Spring Car Show and Automobilia Auction in earnest.  In the meantime, please use the rest of the winter to rummage through your garage to find items that you will be willing to donate for the auction.  When we began the Automobilia Auction about five or six years ago, we had no idea that it would become as popular as it has become.  Each year more and more members donate items that make for an interesting and fun auction.  With the recent success of the History Channel’s TV shows Pawn Stars and American Pickers, respectively, (tune in Monday nights if you haven’t seen these shows), interest in old and unusual items has captured the attention of the cable TV watching public.  Plan to attend our event to participate in our local version of “picking” (show registration flyer will appear in next month’s issue).

The Potomac Region extends a welcome to Grant Patterson who will be visiting the area on business from New Zealand at the end of March.  Read all about Grant’s 1924 Cadillac on pages 13-14.

Our condolences go out to Jack McClow on the recent passing of his father.  Also, we wish Harry Scott’s father a speedy and full recovery from recent surgery.

Vince Taliano