Southern Indiana/Kentucky Chapter’s Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.  The location is the Half Moon Restaurant and Brewery, 4051 S. Lafountain, Kokomo, IN 46902 (765-455-2739).  Half Moon has an extensive menu which you can view online.  Plan on spending about $30 for your meal, tax and tip, depending upon what you order.  We have a table reserved in the name of Southern Indiana/Kentucky Chapter.  Also, be sure you bring a white elephant gift for our gift exchange—find something you don’t need that will be another’s treasure or spend a minimal amount—$10 or $15.  You can see the Half Moon Restaurant from 931. Coming from the North,  stay on 931 to Alto Rd and turn right.  Go to the light you will turn left and that is South Lafountain.  Just follow it to in front of the Restaurant.  For more info call: Rick Home-(574) 722-6413, Work-(574) 753-5720 or (574) 721-6060 cell

The meet will be held at the Clubhouse, Rancho Caballero Mobile Home Park, 15181 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA 92504. Board Meeting for December after we eat.

The meet will be from noon-3pm at the Fire Pitt in Trevor WI.  RSVP needed to get an exact number of guest to Mary O’Dowd Otto at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Sunday November 24. No money is needed in advance, as we can order individually off the menu. Plentiful free parking. 12417 Antioch Rd. Trevor, WI 53179. www.firepitt.com .

The event will be at the home of Rob & Sheryl Sack, 6123 Chesebro Rd., Agoura Hills.  This will provide a chance to visit with friends, compare notes and discuss ideas for 2025.  The gathering will start at noon for a Potluck Feast. Potluck ideas can be: a side dish, salad & rolls, or dessert. Rob and Sheryl host a fine occasion.   RSVP to Jon at 805-987-8187 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Wednesday, Dec.11.

Party will be at Our Breakfast Place, 4600 Franklin Ave., Waco, Texas 76710.  Phone (254) 399-0886.  Yolanda and Ted Cates will provide lunch from the menu.  Contact Ted Cates at (254) 744-0985 for additional information or questions.  

This event is back again to Tavern On The Lake, 101 South Main Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520. Great food, low price of $25 for chapter members and their guests, and great fellowship, gift surprises, and Christmas spirit. There will be a gift exchange, 50 – 50 raffle, good audio-visual background shows, and other surprises.  Call Ted at (856) 983-4319 if you are coming before December 8th.  

The meet will be held t the Chances “R” Restaurant, 124 West 5th Street, York, Nebraska
Arrive between 11:00 and 11:30
Buffet served at noon.  Price of buffet: adult $21.95, child (ages 3-6) $5.75; ages (7-11) $10.75. These prices do not include sales tax at 7.5 percent or gratuity at 15%. 
Chances “R” will need a final count by Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The guaranteed number of guests will be the amount the club is billed for. RSVP to Ramona by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., landline 402-665-2132, cell 402-525-2209 or return the enclosed RSVP card. No gift exchange, just food, fun and fellowship.
You are welcome to bring a Hudson car lover as a guest.

Larry and Sue Kennedy will host a joint Winter Meet with the Indy Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club and the Southern Indiana/Kentucky Chapter of the Hudson Club on Saturday, March 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight savings time. This joint meet with be held at the Franklin Township Civic League, 8822 Southeastern Avenue, Indianapolis, IN  46239 (located two houses beyond the Ordinary in downtown Wanamaker).  Hosts will provide a meat dish, water, coffee and iced tea. Bring your place settings and a dish or dessert to share.  This facility is handicapped accessible and has a handicapped restroom, but no kitchen facilities.  There are lots of electrical outlets for crockpots and plenty of parking spaces.  If you have questions, contact Larry Kennedy (317) 862-2020 or (317) 908-6401

The banquet will be held at the Dublin Room of Tempesta’s, located within the Best Western Plus Hotel. Early arrivals on Saturday will meet in the breakfast room at the hotel around 3pm.  The use of this room has been set aside for the NEC group to socialize, snack and bring your favorite beverage.  Pizza will be bought in at 6pm.

The Best Western is located at 401 Winchester Street, Keene, NH at the junction of Route 10 and Route 12.  Room rates are $109 plus tax for king or 2 doubles.  The hotel is handicap accessible.  Group rate is under Hudson Essex Terraplane LLC.  Call (603) 557-3038 for reservations.  Hotel guests will receive free hot breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.  Breakfast includes waffles, fresh fruit, sweet pastries, juice, yogurt, and coffee/tea. 

Banquet price is $62 with a $10 discount for NEC members and significant other. Dinner will be buffet style.   Please request a vegetation option when sending in RSVP.  Make checks payable to New England Chapter HET and mail to Jerre and Patti Hoffman, 27 Howard Street, Chicopee, MA  01013

The South Texas Chapter of the Hudson Essex Terraplane Club welcomes you to the 2025 Big Country Regional information page.  Our chapter is already working on making this Big Country Regional a great HET experience for all who will attend.  Your destination is WACO TEXAS.  Our organizers are keenly aware of the need to make your visit memorable and have selected a host hotel that is both comfortable and affordable.  The hotel amenities will contribute to a great opportunity to reconnect with HET friends.  The parking lot has ample space for the display of our fine automobiles, have a flea market and join together to share HET camaraderie. 

Waco, Texas is a city with a wealth of history which is captured in unique museums.  Our meet organizers have begun the task of identifying how to best offer you the attendee the opportunity to experience this history though tours or self guided visits.   Expect that there will be plenty to do during your time in Waco.  See you in WACO!!!

Make your Reservations at the Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Express and Suites Waco North West, 1801 North Development Blvd. Bellmead, Texas 76701  Telephone  254-799-9997

Via INTERNET Use the IHG direct link  Hudson Essex Terraplane HET Club or call the Hotel direct to make your reservations prior to March 27, 2025. State you are with the Hudson Essex Terraplane meet , Group Rate Code is HET to obtain the negotiated room rate. A credit card is required to make  reservation.  King and Queen Rooms are available at a negotiated rate of $155 per day which includes breakfast.

Our 2025 Big Country Team can be contacted as follows:

Registration  Rodney Lemmon – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

                Chris Rivas - 832-725-8173 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The meet will be held in the Lake Region of the Poconos, Hawley PA.  The host hotel is Lukan’s Farm Resort in Hawley PA. Reservations (2 night min) call (570) 226-4574 for rates. Rooms available Thursday afternoon thru Monday checkout for the best reduced rate. Secondary hotel Gresham’s East Shore Lodging, 12 minutes to Lukan’s  (570) 226-3293 .  For additional information please contact Dick Teeter (570) 470-4385.  All Eastern Regional attendees will have delicious family-style breakfasts and dinners at Lukan’s.  

Events:

Eastern Regional meeting will be on Saturday May 17, 2025, 5pm

The Home Chapter is hosting and hoping you will join them in celebrating “Christmas in June”.  Known as “Michigan’s Little Bavaria”, Frankenmuth is not only known for its beauty and hospitality, but it is also home to the world’s largest Christmas store.  In addition, there will be a large splash park awaiting your visit.  Also, Hudson parking and swap meet space will be close and convenient.

Plan now to attend.  Full registration materials and special room rates for registrants will be in the January/February 2025 WTN.  Mark your calendar now for this special event.

Questions?  Ken Poynter This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. // Joe Delaney This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Join the Northwest Chapter at the Spirit Mountain Casino and Resort in Grande Ronde, Oregon for a spectacular week of Hudson's, camaraderie and fun!  The hotel room block is up and ready for reservations, below are the two ways that you may reserve your hotel rooms:

Arriving Saturday July 12 departing Saturday July 19, 2025 

     1 – Call 1-800-760-7977

          Booking ID: 4513

          Meeting Name: HET Meet  

     2 – Online via Spirit Mountain Casino Hotel (rguest.com)

Room Rates $149 Friday and Saturday nights, $119 weekdays

Important Meeting Dates: 

• Western Regional Meet is Sunday July 13
• International Meet begins Monday July 14
• Club BOD Meeting is Tuesday July 15, 2025  6-9 PM Pacific Time
• Club Membership Meeting is Friday July 18, 2025 9 AM Pacific Time
• Closing Banquet is on Friday, July 18, 2025

 Event Highlights:

• Location: Nestled in the beautiful Oregon wine country, Spirit Mountain offers luxury and comfort with over 254 guest rooms, 150 of which are reserved exclusively for our group.  
• Swap Meet: located right outside the hotel, along with HET parking,
• Scenic Views: enjoy the picturesque Pacific Ocean just 30 miles away, with ideal summer temps averaging 75-80
• Convenient Access; only 60 miles from Portland International Airport, making travel easy. 

Activities:

• Wine tours, explore more than 45 local wineries offering tasting and tours
• Exciting Group Tours: visit Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, home to the Spruce Goose, the largest wooden airplane ever built.
• Historical Insights: Discover the Yamhill County Historical Society, featuring the 1941 Hudson commercial van, highlighting our theme, “The Commercial Vehicles of the Hudson Motor Car Company.
• Watch the WTN for registration information or check Hudson website for additional details.

Contact:

To volunteer or for more information, please contact Doug Bomarito (503) 936-3725 (cell) / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Ray Klein (775) 309-5051 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Terry Nau - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Steven Welzbacker - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.