GREAT LAKES VOLVO CLUB
Welcome
NEXT MEETING:
Welcome
We currently have members from Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada
Next Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 6 pm
TBA
It is with great sadness that we mention two longtime members/active participants in our club, recently passed away within a few days of each other :
Jim Webb, longtime member and past president of the Great Lakes Chapter, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022.
His obituary and details regarding his celebration of life on 12/1 can be found here:
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Christian University Webb-Gowdy Scholarship Fund, 1011 Aldon St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509, Grace Ministries International, PO Box 910, Wyoming MI 49509, or Grace Adventures, 2100 Ridge Road, Mears, MI 49436.
Darrell Tammen
Passed away peacefully with his wife of 64 years (and fellow Volvo enthusiast) Bonnie at his side. His health had been failing so we know it is a blessing but he will be missed here on this earth!
He ended up in a nursing home about two months ago and passed away last week if anyone wishes to either write on the memorial website or drop Bonnie a card:
Please visit www.klaassenfuneralhome.com to sign Daryl’s online guestbook.
Bonnie Tammen
310 Woodside Drive
Grand Haven MI 49417
If anyone wishes to contribute for flowers on behalf of the club to show appreciation for their service to our club, please send a check, made payable to the “Great Lakes Chapter- Volvo Club” to:
Great Lakes Chapter
Volvo Club of America
ATTN: Jeff VonHolten
3093 Meadow Hills Drive
Middleville MI 49333Please add a note to the check in the memo section indicating what the contribution is for.
Read David Irvine's excellent Rolling article
"Finding Irv’s Spot on the Seward Highway"
Click the links below to see highlights and videos from this year's event:
Highlights
Entrance Video
Grounds Video
Grounds II Video
Wrap-up Video
The GL Chapter of the VCOA is sponsoring/supporting a fundraiser for
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
to fight children’s cancer
EVENTS
Upcoming:
Chapter Meetings:
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None in January 2023
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 6 pm – suggested location?
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LOOKING FOR IDEAS FOR a SPRING DUST OFF, any idea welcome, then discuss. SOMETHING IN DETROIT AREA, AUTOMOTIVE RELATED?
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 6 pm – suggested location?
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Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 5 pm open gates, 6 pm meeting, Gilmore Car Museum’s Wednesday Cruise In.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 6 pm – suggested location? NOTE: Second Wednesday of September, (suggest one week earlier, If David Irvine is still president, as he will be out of town on the third Wednesday for work).
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LOOKING FOR IDEAS FOR a FALL COLOR TOUR, any idea welcome, then discuss. IDEA: The BMW club met in mid-October at Sweetwater Donuts in Plainwell at 10 am, drove up to Gun Lake for a color tour, then down to the Gull Meadow Farms apple orchard, then to lunch at the Old Mill in Plainwell. They had about 20 cars and was a fun/easy activity.
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 8 pm – zoom meeting. OTHER IDEAS?
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FOR SALE
For Sale: Rare Color Brochure for the Volvo Sport P1900. Measures 10-1/2” x 19” unfolded, dated April 1956. VGC, but has minor folding on corners, so not mint. Beautiful photos plus car specs. $45.00 + $5.95 shipping.
Al Bulgrin
vangrin@comcast.net.
269.932.1073
1961 Volvo 544, 4 speed, B18, runs great, speedometer is in kilometers. There is no rust. Front plate is original to the car. This 544 has been repainted in base coat with clear coat. Asking $23,000. Please contact seller directly:
Toby Weaver
twconst76@gmail.com
Converse, IN 46919
765-661-4141
ABOUT US!
We are a group of automobile enthusiasts interested in all years and models of Volvo cars.
We formed the group in 2006 and hold regular chapter meetings every other month. We sponsor several events throughout the year that are intended to be fun, educational and family friendly. This includes the biennial 'Volvos at the Gilmore' hosted at the spectacular Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners Michigan.
Our current officers are:
President
David Irvine
Treasurer
Jeff Von Holten
Secretary
Al Bulgrin
Webmaster
Paul Fletcher