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Happy 10th 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.

Note: (If your like me, by the time you get to the end of this list you'll be amazed at all the ACFA has done in the past ten years....it's hard to believe we have done so many noteworthy things...As you read it, you'll see a theme develop of a club that gives back, has fun and participates together. Nearly all car clubs are founded with the hopes of doing the things we have done. Few stand the test of time, while other become clicks and never live up to their potential. In the end, the list below represents the reason we all joined the ACFA.)

Over the past 10 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 nearly $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 9 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 10 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 4 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.

*We have members win 1st Place finishes at the GAFBA Shootout and podium finishes in the SCCA.

*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 helped other clubs; We assisted The Birmingham Fbody Assoc (BFBA) get off the ground, by giving them forum space to start up their club until they had enough folks and funds to get their own URL and site.

*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 10 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 10 years! Happy Birthday ACFA!

Thank you all!
John, ACFA Founder

ACFA has it's 2008 White Elephant Christmas Party

George and Sherry hosted another great party at there home in Ellenwood. We had about 20 people attend and there were lots of great dishes and desserts. George and Sherry did a great job with some wood fired Boston Butts that were pit cooked.

ACFA Members draw numbers and open gifts.

More pics located in the Events Forum

ACFA Participates in it's 10th McDonough Ga Christmas Parade

Elves of the ACFA

After our Oct 2008 meeting it was road trip time to the Whistle Stop Cafe, located in Juliette, GA.
The Whistle Stop Cafe is the location where the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes was filmed. It's located about 30 minutes south of Henry county. There some great back roads and this makes a wonderful afternoon trip in your favorite Camaro or Firebird.

More pics in the Events Forum inside

Jill (1979 TA) and John (80 Indy TTA) finish 1st and 2nd at the Atlanta Buick, Olds and Pontiac (BOP) show held May 3 at the Marriott at Windy Hill.

Jill's 1st Place beauty is a 1979 TA, Cameo white, with stunning white seats, red carpart and red arm rests....from the factory! John's 2nd place winner is a 1980 Turbo TA, Indy Pace Car edition that is a real crowd favorite with it's two tone Dark grey and cameo white paint job.

Congrats to both Jill and John on their wins!

Congratulations ACFA for winning the club participation award at the 2008 Cops and Rodders show, hosted by the Atlanta City Police Department!!!! We had 12 cars in attendance and nudged out the Viper Club by one car Very Happy

Way to go ACFA!