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The Chesapeake Lady is published bi-monthly by the Chesapeake Region of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club. Volume 52 Number 4 November/December 2016 www.ChesapeakeRROC.com
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Brian O'Connell's 1976 Silver Shadow (SRE23146) saloon looks over the show field at this year's Rockville Antique and Classic car show held in October. More photos from the Rockville show can be found starting on page 4.
A Message From Our Chairman Chairwoman:
Helene Leimbach Thank you to everyone for your vote of confidence. For those who do not know me, I thought a little history would help. I was introduced to the RROC Chesapeake Region when Brian and I attended our first event in October of 1993 at the Rockville Car Show. We had just picked up our Bentley from Cincinnati, OH the week before. We were graciously greeted by Ace Rosner, Rod Rydlun, Akin Davis, and Frank Kennedy. We started attending every local event and immediately were made to feel welcome. We have attended 15 plus Annual Meets, hosted one regional meet, and attended two other regional meets. I was the Secretary for three years and I’ve attended two RROC judging seminars and served as a judge for nine Annual Meets. We have driven our S3 year round. The most important factor of participating in our fabulous passion is all the friends we have made. In addition, we have travelled to fun and beautiful places with our friends, and enjoyed so many events. Being fortunate enough to own a Bentley allows us to meet countless folks on our journeys, and spread the fun. I would like to recognize Mike and Sherry Brown and Andy Diem on their first place concours wins at the RROC Annual Meet in Asheville this past August. Also, Tony Wilner, who now heads up the Rolls-Royce Foundation in Mechanicsburg. Congratulations to them!
Working closely with the Activities Chairman and my husband, Brian Leimbach, we have planned 19 events so far for this year. First time events this year are the Walters Art Gallery tour in Baltimore, Dine and Drive with the Mercedes Benz Club, deSimon Model Car tour, Savage Mill tour, and two new additional events being finalized. I wish everyone a blessed holiday season. Please know that I intend to add more value to your membership. Stay tuned for a fun year to come.
Other than misspelling Rolls-Royce and Owners' the Rockville car show has welcomed our club for many, many years. - Photo by Larry S. Glenn The Chesapeake Lady
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Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club/Chesapeake Region
Activities for 2017
Monthly Bentley Drivers Club and Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Luncheon Sponsored by the South East Region of the Bentley Drivers Club Clyde's of Chevy Chase at noon - Dates for 2017 - January 26th, February 23rd, March 30th, April 27th. Everyone is welcome - RSVP to John Beschenbossel - (301) 261-4837 - On your own for lunch and complimentary parking.
Annual Icebreaker
Potomac, MD ● January 29 ● Rod Rydlun - (301) 990-8214
Moal Car Tour
Potomac, MD ● February 11 ● Brian Leimbach (202) 330-9681 or jhelene35@gmail.com
Walters Art Gallery Tour
Baltimore, MD ● February 25 ● Brian Leimbach (202) 330-9681 or jhelene35@gmail.com
Sibley Hospital Car Show
Washington, DC ● March 4 ● Andy Diem (202) 364-8115 or adiemarch@aol.com
Mercedes Benz Drive and Dine
Fort Hunt, VA ● March 26 ● Andy Diem (202) 364-8115 or adiemarch@aol.com
Tech Session at HR Motorcars
Hanover, MD ● April 15 ● Larry S. Glenn (301) 537-7340
Spring Tour*
Alabama ● April 23-28 ● (717) 697-4671
Britain on the Green
Gunston Hall, VA ● April 30 ● Brian Leimbach (202) 330-9681 or jhelene35@gmail.com
deSimon Model Car Event
Silver Spring, MD ● May 6 ● Brian Leimbach (202) 330-9681 or jhelene35@gmail.com
BDC Tour from the UK
May 16, 17,18 ● Details to follow ● John Beschenbossel (301) 261-4837
Original British Car Day
Lilypons Water Gardens, Adamstown, MD ● June 4 ● Brian Leimbach (202) 330-9681 or jhelene35@gmail.com
Savage Mill Tour
Laurel, MD ● June 10 ● Brian Leimbach (202) 330-9681 or jhelene35@gmail.com
RROC Annual Meet*
French Lick, IN ● June 19-24 ● (717) 697-4671 Activities Chairman, Brian Leimbach, needs your help planning regional events. Brian can be reached at (202) 330-9681 or jhelene35@gmail.com - For more information regarding national events see The Flying Lady or (717) 697-4671*. Page 3 November/December 2016 The Chesapeake Lady
The 2016 Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show
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f it's October it must be time for the annual Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show. October 15th saw 500 plus antique and classic cars make their way to the Rockville Civic Center Park in Rockville, MD for this yearly gathering. With over 30 local car clubs participating in this show it has become one of the premier shows in the area. The Chesapeake Region has been participating for decades and always has a large variety of motor cars in attendance. This year was no exception with 20 plus Rolls-Royce and Bentleys on the show field. The cars ranged in age from Charles Gil-
Built in 1926 the Glenview Mansion which was named after the remnants of a home on this site from 1838 called Glenview is the center piece of the Rockville Civic Center Park. The City of Rockville has own Glenview Mansion and the surrounding land since 1957.
let's 1926 Phantom I (30TC) Barker Salamanca to Andy Diem's 1991 Silver Spur II (NAL-32589) Mulliner Park Ward Special Edition saloon. If you missed all the fun this year, next year's date has been announced - October 21, 2017.
Judy and Mike Lewis' 1937 25/30 (GWN74) Thrupp & Maberly saloon. Photos by Larry S. Glenn The Chesapeake Lady
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Always on the move is Akin Davis and his 1946 Mark VI (B76AK) Freestone & Webb drophead coupe. The other coachbuilt Bentley on the field belongs to Charles Gillet, a 1953 R Type (B26WH) James Young saloon.
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Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show Continued
Matthew Smith's well maintained 1972 Silver Shadow (LRA14331) LWB saloon.
New Chesapeake Region member Eric and Susan Thorson and their 1964 Silver Cloud III (LSDW321) saloon. Above inset - Eric and Susan are in the touring spirit with a picnic basket packed and ready to go. The Chesapeake Lady
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The annual Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show brings out some of the regions finest vintage motor cars, both domestic and foreign.
Andy Diem's 1991 Silver Spur II (NAL-32589) Mulliner Park Ward Special Edition saloon was the newest car among Chesapeake Region members attending..
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Annual General Meeting November 6, 2016 John Beschenbossel, chairman, called the annual general membership meeting to order at 12:27 pm eastern time. The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Akin Davis received the Chairman’s Award for his lifetime of service to the Chesapeake Region. Upon motion duly made and seconded and approved by the assembly, reading of the minutes of the previous membership meeting was dispensed with. Results of the recent election for officers and directors were announced and the new officers and directors were introduced. The results were presented by Richard Koller, chairman of the nominations committee. Richard reported that there were 262 members of the region. Eligibility to vote was determined and calls were sent out for nominations. Each nominee was called to determine his/her willingness to serve if elected. The nominating committee consisted of four members. A ballot was sent out five times. The ballots contained statements from the candidates. Everyone who wished to be on the ballot was allowed. Chairman Beschenbossel presented Richard with a letter of appreciation. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the assembly voted to accept Richard’s report. Rod Rydlun, chairman of the Awards Committee, presided over the presentation of awards, as follows: Most Improved Motor Car: Larry S. Glenn Motoring Achievement: Gary Canter Hard Luck Award: John Paris Chairman’s Trophy: Akin Davis An award was also given to Chairman Beschenbossel in recognition of his service as chairman of the region for the past three years. Brian Leimbach, Activities Chairman, enumerated and briefly described the proposed activities he has planned or is planning for the region for 2017. The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 pm Respectfully submitted, Gerard P. Panaro, Secretary
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Opposing page from the top - Diana Brown and Michael Brown, not related, YET! No pressure Michael. Mike Brown and Andy Diem wait patiently for the brunch bell to ring. Chairman Beschenbossel holds his final Annual General Meeting (AGM) of his three year term, thanks for all of your work for our wonderful region John and your gold watch should arrive soon, just kidding about the watch. This page, clockwise from top left - Newly elected Chairwoman, Helene Leimbach, addresses the AGM and gives a brief overview on what she would like to accomplish for our region during her tenure. Chairman Beschenbossel presents Akin Davis with the Chairman's Trophy for his many years of service to the Chesapeake Region. Activities Chairman, Brian Leimbach, gives everyone a verbal peek at the exciting events he has planned for 2017. Larry S. Glenn received the Most Improve Motor Car Award for the complete rebuild of the engine in his 1956 S1 (B489CM) saloon. Gary Canter received the Motoring Achievement Award for his caring for multiple motor cars. - Photos by Larry S. Glenn
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Photo by Brian Leimbach
T h e 2 0 1 7 C h e s a p e a ke R e g i o n
Board of Directors Officers
Chairwoman: Helene Leimbach - Bethesda, MD Activities Director: Brian Leimbach - Bethesda, MD Membership Director: Renee Cooke - Gettysburg, PA Technical Director: Phil Warren - Sterling, VA Treasurer: Dan Tucciarone - Fairfax Station, VA Secretary: Jerry Panaro - Bethesda, MD Editor - The Chesapeake Lady: Larry S. Glenn - Fulton, MD
Directors
Washington, DC: Rick Otis - Washington, DC Northern Virginia: Julian Gitlin - Chantilly, VA Southern Virginia: Bill Williams - Norfolk, VA Eastern Shore: Richard Proctor - Worton, MD Central Maryland: Ted Sterne - Olney, MD Western Maryland: Doug Cooke - Gettysburg, PA At-Large: Sherry Brown - Davidsonville, MD At-Large: Andy Diem - Washington, DC
In Memory of Dick Frawley
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ick Frawley might not have been born with a wrench in his hand but he picked one up at an early age. Then set it down, assuming he would go to college and grad school to become a veterinarian. The selective service lottery interfered, when, in true luck-of-the-Irish fashion, he drew number four. That assured that the Department of Defense would take over his education. He selected Naval Aviation and went off to learn about flying P3 airplanes. While stationed in Brunswick, ME he frequented the officers’ club, which resulted in his marrying the bartender. From there it was to Villanova University to teach ROTC and get his Masters Degree in bio-chem and still planning to care for animals. When he heard from the friend of a friend about an old car in a back garage – a 1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25, coachwork by Mann-Egerton, his focus shifted. By the time he had finished active duty, his Rolls-Royce hobby had morphed into a business. The Chesapeake Lady
He retired from the Navy as a Commander, founded The Frawley Company and moved it to Parkesburg, PA. Over the decades he worked on more than three hundred Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars and for almost as many owners, who began as customers and ended up “family,” along side the vendors who made each car a communal project and each day an adventure. In business he had two aims: to restore the cars to running their very best and to treat customers as he would wish to be treated. He was a life member of the RROC and served as Chairman and Treasurer of the Keystone Region. For the club he conducted scores of seminars, both local and national, and wrote the definitive article on re-wiring a pre war car (in brief, assume it will take four times longer than you think). His dream of helping animals was realized in the dozens of stray cats who wandered into the shop. He is survived by his wife, Judith Skillings, the cats that stayed and all the cars still running.
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Minutes of the Board of Directors' Meeting November 6, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 1:23 pm by chairwoman Helene Leimbach. In attendance were: Helene Leimbach, Doug Cooke, Rick Otis, Sherry Brown, John Beschenbossel, Brian Leimbach, Andy Diem, Larry S. Glenn, Ted Sterne, Julian Gitlin, and Gerard P. Panaro Also attending: Richard Koller A quorum was present. The request of Eileen Digler of the RROC headquarters that the region run an ad in The Flying Lady magazine at a cost of $350.00 was discussed. Persuading local Rolls-Royce and Bentley dealers to purchase an ad in the magazine was also discussed. Upon motion duly made and seconded and approved with only one no vote, it was decided to purchase an ad in The Flying Lady for $350.00. Upon motion duly made and seconded and unanimously approved by the directors, it was decided to donate the proceeds from the Moal Car event and the event hosted by Sherry and Mike Brown to James Brown, to help defray the costs of his catastrophic injury. It was reported that there is approximately $26,000.00 in the region’s bank account. This amount was veri-
fied by Mary Kalin. There was considerable discussion about re-establishing an operating budget and about how best to use these funds. For example, it was suggested to spend the money on procuring name badges for the members of the region; hosting a seasonal party; providing the board members with business cards; and defraying the costs of the St. Michael’s concours. Concern was also raised about spending funds prudently and properly and the suggestion that any decisions on how to spend the region’s funds be included in a budget. However, no firm decisions were made. Other topics were also discussed: adopting Roberts Rules of Order to govern meetings, but adapted to the needs of the region; updating the website; publishing a membership directory; and asking directors to sign their names at the bottom of any e-mails they may send. The chair asked directors to send her their thoughts on the budget, how the region’s funds should be spent, and other topics discussed. The chairman called for the next board meeting to be held on January 29, 2017. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously approved by the directors, the meeting was adjourned at 1.55 pm. Respectfully submitted, Gerard P. Panaro, Secretary
Chairwoman Leimbach, center, conducts her first board meeting at the 2016 Annual General Meeting.
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