What’s causing excitement in the CLC Potomac Region (PR) this month?  First, it’s the Hershey tent.  After some oscillation, the PR board decided to support the Valley Forge Region’s (VFR) initiative, under Michael Stinson’s direction, to operate the CLC Hershey tent in the near future.  CLC will rent just the space, and a coalition of regions will build hospitality on it to the extent that the regions contribute funds and volunteers.  Michael submitted the VFR proposal, to be considered at the winter CLC Board meeting in January.  At our upcoming PR Board meeting we will review our budget and decide on exactly how much to commit.

Next is our new public Facebook group.  Peter Chen joined the PR Social Media Committee, chaired by Scott Wardinski, and launched the new group for our Region, which met with an immediate wave of enthusiasm.

And once again, travelers bring back pictures.  This fall Maia and I have been traveling to Pennsylvania, where junkyards are still interesting.  Of the Cadillacs I found along the road, a ’62 was especially nice.

We all like belonging to the CLC Potomac Region.  That’s why we took out membership.  For those who haven’t renewed for 2026 yet, don’t let it lapse!  To avoid interruption of benefits, beginning with the January 2026 newsletter, make sure your membership is renewed by December 15.  That’s the deadline.  Reach out to Vince Taliano with any questions.  Let’s keep the family together.

PR Assistant Director Chuck Piel is on track to recovery with rehab from complex surgery. His track is a long one, and we wish him the absolute best.  I visited Chuck a couple of times in November.  His improvement is remarkable.  He told me how he really appreciates everybody’s prayers.  Elsewhere, a CLC member and good friend of our Region, Carroll Ellis of College Park, MD, passed away recently.  We will miss his friendly participation in our events.  Our condolences to Carroll’s family.

Short notice event: If you want to see a ’53 Eldorado deliver Santa Claus to the municipal Christmas tree lighting ceremony, come to the Gaithersburg, MD, City Hall at 6:00 pm on Dec. 5, weather permitting! 

Happy Holidays!

Larry Good