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Jan 2010: Congratulations Debra Jensen, ACFA Vice President

Debra is a long time member of the ACFA and has been associated with the club since Sep 2003. Debra is married to Don who is also a member of our club and they have two boys, Dakota and Coty.

Debra, who currently owns a 2002 Black WS.6 Trans Am, was very active in the ACFA for several years until she was in a serious ATV accident a few years ago.

Prior to that, Debra could be found Drag Racing at the local strips, hitting car shows and cruise in's. Her infectious attitude and love for the ACFA had her recruiting club members wherever she went. She held the unofficial role of "Lunch Lady" and was responsible for organizing our after meeting meals.

Debra is wasting no time and is already doing work for the ACFA by setting up a fun packed year of events for our club. In time she will take over managing the content on our website, an area she will much improve on.

Selfless, fun, honest and a real team player she will be a great addition to the ACFA Staff.

ACFA Staff Members are:
John-President
Debra-Vice President
Melissa-Secretary/Treasurer

Happy 11th Annv to the ACFA!

The ACFA had its first meeting on Sat, Jan 9, 1999. We had 6 persons join the club that day to include; Stephen Drivick and John Kirkbride, both who are still with the ACFA.

We are 11 years old...hard to believe!

Over the past 11 years we have had so many good things happen...here are just a few...I'm sure some of you can add to this list.....

*We have had over 80 different folks join our ranks....some have come and gone, but not forgotten! We often think about and talk foundly about our former members and hope life is treating them well.

*Donated $10,000 to various charities, to include WWII Memorial, the Atlanta USO and Cancer related causes...few clubs our size can say that....it's an indicator of where our hearts and priorities are.

*We have been a part of the community and participated in 11 McDonough Christmas Parades and the Tyrone Founders Day Parade. The young kids who saw us during the first parade, may very well be owners of a Camaro and Firebird today because of seeing us in the parade (or show) over the last 11 years.

*Life long friends and family: We have had 3 couples meet and get married while in the ACFA. One couple Jeff and Kristy have been married 6 years, and Don and Debra have been married 3 years. Dan, while with the ACFA at the Gathering, met Jennifer, and a couple of years later got married and now have a wonderful 5 year old little girl.

*Member’s cars have been in Magazines, Books and on Covers.

*National and Regional Recognition: Members have won 1st places awards at the Trans Am Nationals, Super Chevy, STARS, Year One Experience, POCI Convention, the Gathering and a host of regional and local shows.

*Given back to the local car club community and put on a dozen car shows and sponsored a few cruise-in's. Along the way we have won club participation in a number of shows over the years to include; the Gathering, STARS and last years Cops and Rodders show with 12 cars.

*We taken cross country trips; We have gone in mass to the TA Nationals in Dayton, OH with as many as 6 cars at a time. We had as many as 11 cars make the trek to Ft. Walton Bch FL for the STARS show.

*We been sponsors and help others; The ACFA has have assisted in the sponsorship of the Gathering and later put on various events including; road rallies and awards for the Varsity Cruise-In. We have helped sponsor the 2007 cops and rodders show and have provided judges for the SVT show and for the Peach State Corvette show.

*Helped a friend with a dream; Many in our club, along with Hawks 3rd Gen's did a total make over on our dear club mate Chris Petroski's 1991 Formula. A fitting tribute to our friend to enjoy before the lord called him home in Sep 2007.

*We have lost some good friends due to health issues....well before their time. They all, in their special ways touched us and made us a better club and individuals. Rest well Gene Wesson, Doug Visniski and Chris Petroski..you'll never be forgotten. No doubt they are smiling to see still our club making a difference. Recently we greived with Paul Leadingham and the unexpected loss of his wife.

*We have had a good run during our first 11 yearsand I'm proud of all of our members, both current and former for the roles you played in helping us over the past 10 years. If you get the chance...drop in and say hello in our ACFA forum.

*Here is a "Tip of the hat" to the ACFA and its members over the past 11 years! Happy Birthday ACFA!

Thank you all!
John, ACFA Founder

December 2009, ACFA Participates in it's 11th McDonough Ga Christmas Parade

ACFA reached yet another Milestone by participating in our 11th McDonough Ga Christmas parade. This parade happens the 1st Sat of December of each year.

It's seems there must be at least 10,000 people watching the parade and of course our cars get lots of attention each year. No matter how many times you do this event it never gets old!

Camaro's and Firebirds ready for Chirstmas

Our events are all family oriented especially at Christmas

In Dec 2009 members of the ACFA voted to make a $1,000 Donation to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport USO.

The ACFA hosted it's 10th annual Veterans Day Car show in Nov 2009 where we had nearly 100 cars participate. Thanks to the particpation and the hard work of our members the ACFA is able to make yet another donation.

Since 2000 the ACFA has supported the local USO with various donations from our shows and 2010 will be no exception. Over the years the ACFA has donated nearly $10,000 to the USO and other charitable causes.

Thanks to everyone who particpated and helped with the show!

Dan and John enter cars at the 25th Annual TA Nats

John (JKbride) and Dan (Ezekel) both entered their cars in the 25th Annual Trans Am National held last Aug in Dayton, OH. This was John's 10 year in a row to enter and Dan's 3rd trip to Dayton.

John's Yellow TA and Dan's Black TA next to each other at the show

Dan wins his class!

The "Zek" wins!

Zek ready for Judging

John and Rebecca head over the Smokeys to Dayton

John car ready for the show