A change in plans for the Southern Indiana/Kentucky Fall Meet on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  It will be hosted by Brian and Janie Van Buskirk at their newly renovated home at 231 South Bancroft Street, Indianapolis, IN  46201.  Come any time after 10:00 AM and lunch will be served at noon Eastern time. Bring a dish to share, your Hudson or other collector car and lawn chairs.  The hosts will provide the meat and drinks.  Questions call Brian Van Buskirk:  (317) 345-6532 cell phone or (317) 357-8724 home phone.

 When using a map application you must include 231 South Bancroft Street to arrive at the correct destination.  From the intersection of East Washington Street and Emerson Avenue in Irvington, go south on Emerson Avenue 3 blocks.  Before the railroad tracks, turn right or west on East University Avenue, then right onto Bancroft Street.  Watch for “Hudson” signs. 

Meet will be at Don Crane’s house, 6432 S. Piney Creek Circle, Centennial, CO 80016
11 am — ? Please bring a dessert to share.

If you’re headed to Hershey, Pa. for the AACA Eastern Fall Nationals this October, take the
opportunity to join your fellow Hudsonites at one of the H-E-T’s gathering places in or near Hershey.
The AACA flea market will run from Tuesday, Oct. 8 through Friday, Oct. 11 on the grounds and
parking lots surrounding Hersheypark and The Giant Center. The AACA car show itself will take place
on Friday.
The H-E-T hospitality and recruitment trailer will be parked in the flea market’s Red Field at space
RNE 24-25 for the full four days, from roughly 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM daily (or until noon on Friday).
There, Club members can enjoy donuts and fresh coffee, see old friends and meet new ones, renew
Club memberships, post messages on the bulletin board, and even store heavy Hudson parts behind the
counter for pickup later in the day.
Meanwhile, the Club has arranged for a block of 15 reduced-rate rooms at the Quality Inn, 1825
Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, Pa. The rate is $ 89 per room, plus 11% tax. Members should reserve directly
with the motel at (717) 245-2242 and give the code “Hudson Automobile Club”. Reserve by Sept. 20
for the special rate. If you encounter any difficulties or rooms are sold out, please contact Jon Battle
(see below). The motel is located on Route 11, just east of its intersection with Interstate 81, (exit
52A/B). It is 30 miles west of Hershey.
A Hudson hospitality room will be open at the motel’s meeting room from 4 PM to 8 PM on Thursday
and Friday afternoons, with light snacks available.
On Thursday at 6:30 PM a dinner gathering will take place in a private room at Hoss’ Steak and Sea
House, 909 Walnut Bottom Rd., in Carlisle (located nine minutes from the motel.) Each party may
order off the menu separately. Please notify Jon Battle by Sept. 22 if you plan to attend (see contact
information below).
An all-Hudson flea market is planned at the Quality Inn parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 8 AM to
noon. No registration fee is required. However, the event depends entirely upon the weather and the
presence of parts vendors, so sellers and buyers may wish to contact Jon Battle (see below) before
planning to attend.
Finally, if you’d consider volunteering at any of the H-E-T’s Hershey activities, please contact Jon
Battle by Oct. 1 (contact information is listed below). We especially need people at the hospitality
room, and to help at the trailer, where they’ll welcome Hudson enthusiasts from across the U.S. and
around the world, recruit new members, and spread the word about Hudsons to those who have never
heard it. We can sometimes find room to display outstanding Hudsons next to the booth, allowing their
owners to park their cars right in the flea market. Contact us if you’d be interested.
Those with questions may e-mail Jon Battle at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or phone him at 540-364-1770
before Oct 8 (or 703-986-8785 during the Hershey show).

Ashland, Nebraska is a historic town with a lot of interesting shops
Hudsons park in reserved stalls in front of Farmers and Merchants Bank, located on the SW corner of Silver and 15th Streets
All other cars can park in non-reserved stalls
LUNCH: BW’s Pub & Grill located on 14th Street, a half block off Silver St. They specialize in home cooked meals. It’s not fancy but the prices are reasonable and the food is good There will be no reservations for our group at the restaurant so you are free to sit at any table since we won’t be holding a business meeting.
The restaurant is within waking distance from the bank. Those driving a Hudson may wish to park your car and walk to the restaurant. It is only a block and a half from the bank.
Since this is a “Just For Fun” meet, NO business meeting is required, everyone is free to spend their time visiting the shops and art galleries. You won’t want to miss the Willow Creek Gallery and the boutiques along Silver Street.
HOSTS: Jake and Ramona Dittrich Ramona would appreciate a RSVP by October 10 if you will be bringing a Hudson so she can let the bank know how many parking spaces to reserve. It would be great to have as many as five or six Hudsons on the main (Silver) street of Ashland.

Host Hotel: BROOKS HOTEL,  500 Cedar Street , Wallace, Idaho (208-556-1571)
1 Queen Ground floor $115.00, 2 Queen w/kitchen second floor $169.00. Rooms will be held until October 1 mention Hudson Club. 

There are two other hotels in Wallace if you miss out on the Brooks:
- Stardust – 410 Pine St- Queen room $152.28. Owner says rooms have been remodeled. Make rerservations by Oct 1st they are not holding rooms
- Wallace Inn – 100 Front St Queen room ground floor $149.00. Make reservations by Oct 1 they are not holding rooms
DON’T FORGET TO BRING A $20.OO GIFT FOR THE CHRISTMAS GIFT EXCHANGE.
ALSO, GUYS GATHER UP ALL THOSE CAR PARTS AND OTHER GOOD GARAGE STUFF, AND
LADIES ALL THOSE GOOD ITEMS THAT YOU NO LONGER NEED OR USE FOR OUR AUCTION.

The meet will be held at 183 West Bacon Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760. From the North: take I-95 south to US Rte 1 south Exit toward Foxboro, Wrentham and Gillette Stadium. Proceed to the intersection with Rte 106. Turn right on 106 toward Plainville center where Rte 106 becomes West Bacon Street. Follow West Bacon Street about 1 mile. The street bears to
the left twice. The Weber’s driveway is on the left just past two old stone railroad abutments. HET signs will be
posted. If you come to a stop sign, you have passed the driveway. Arrive at 10am. Bring your own chair. The
Webers can supply tables for family group. Hotdogs and condiments will be provided. Please bring a dish to
share. The Weber’s can be reached at 508-695-6592 if you have any questions.

The meet will be held at the Old Barn Restaurant, 3175 W. Elm St., Lima, OH 45805.  Arrive at12:00pm, eat @1:00pm
$10/NIOC member.  Annual Meeting and White Elephant Gift Swap. Bring one if you want one!

Come join Jim Spencer for his famous Chili Lunch at 78 McKinley St., Rochester, NY  14609.  Open house starts at 12:30, chili served at 2PM.  Please RSVP to Jim (585) 654-9450.  Please bring a munchie or dessert if you wish.  Menu:  Beef or Turkey Chili, salad, bread, desserts, and munchies

The meet will be held at Dave Lanning’s, home, 6186 McKinley St., Englewood, Florida. Phone number for Dave is (941) 468-3933. Everyone is to bring a covered Dish. The club will pay for the hot dogs and hamburgers.  Dave says he has no barbecue grills and needs some people to bring them . He also requests that everyone bring lawn chairs. This will be a final destination meet as Dave is said to have a bunch of beautiful cars and many Hudson parts. He is a true Hudson supporter. I will bring my Weber grill to help out. Motels are available at Motel 6, 2540 McCall Road Englewood. FL 34224 @ $70.00 per
night. Phone number (941) 474 5544. For the month of December there will be no event as it is the Christmas Holidays

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.

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 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.