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The
Jacksonville
Rod Runners is a not for profit organization that was formed to
promote
the
members interest in the restoration, preservation, showmanship and
enjoyment of their
automobiles.
Our club represent a variety of cars and trucks from the 30's through the 70's. Our vehicles
include--stock, street rods & customs. We get together throughout the year by attending cruise
in’s
and numerous car
shows both local and out of town--We LOVE Road Trips!

"FLASH BACKS"
CLUB HISTORY
On Sunday, August 24, 1969, Don Gilder came to our house
inquiring if we had any interest in forming a
"Hot
Rod
Club". The following Sunday, August 31, 1969 the following
people met at the Gilders for an informal meeting to
discuss
the feasibility and desire of forming a "Hot Rod Club".
CHARTER MEMBERS
Don
and Frances Gilder--32 Ford Roaster (old blue)
Chuck
and Connie Kuchta--31 Model A Tudor
Cliff
and Donna Simmons--41 Chevy Coupe
Ron
and Jackie Learn--35 Pick-up
Russell and Judy Miscalley--27 T Bucket
Wayne
and Peggy Nowell--41 Chevy
Jim
and Sandy Griffith
The following Sunday, September 7, 1969--"Rod Runners"--my choice of
names--was officially formed.
The original club officers were elected at this meeting. To
the best of my memory, the Rod Runners Officers
were as
follows:
President--Chuck Kuchta
Vice
President--Cliff Simmons
Secretary--Jim Griffith
Treasurer--Don Gilder
You will notice, there were NO female officers. "We were
demonstrating and burning our bras!"
As the engines knocked in our "Beaters," the club continued to grow.
The membership dues covered: Club
annual
membership and NSRA dues.
Chuck and I always had an interest in cars. His daily driver
was a 1957 Chevy and mine was a 1964 Corvette -
-our
family car was a 1966 Chevy Nova!
Submitted by Connie Ward
OFFICERS 2010-2011
PRESIDENT-- KEITH WARD
VICE
PRESIDENT-- PAUL BAITY
SECRETARY -- CONNIE WARD
TREASURER -- DONNA WARNER
CHAPLAIN -- BOB GILLIAM
REPORTER & COMMUNICATIONS
DIRECTOR -- GARY HEUBNER
WRITE TO US AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
2864 FISHER CIRCLE
MIDDLEBURG, FL 32068
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