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VOL XLV June 2017
President’s Message
Hello Car Guys & Gals,
The 2017 year is about half over and the California legislators
have passed new
legislation that is not only
detrimental to the collector
car hobby, but to all
California vehicle owners.
I am sure most have heard
of Senate Bill 1 which is
legislation to increase the
gasoline tax and also
increase registration fees
on all California vehicles.
Assembly member Travis
Allen, R-Huntington
Beach, filed the initiative
to repeal Senate Bill 1 and move it to the November 2018
ballot.
SB 1, which was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown aims to address
a $59 billion backlog in deferred maintenance on state
highways and $78 billion on local streets and roads. The bill
would raise $52.4 billion over 10 years through increasing the
state’s gas tax and vehicle fees. SB 1 raises gas taxes by 12
cents a gallon -- a 43 percent increase -- and diesel taxes from
16 cents per gallon to 36 cents. Diesel sales taxes would also
rise.
Drivers will also face a new annual fee to be paid with their
vehicle registration, ranging from $25 to $175 depending on
the value of their vehicle. The taxes and fees would rise each
year with inflation.
“There are 38 million people in California, and there’s only
120 in the legislature with one governor," Allen said. "So
essentially, a very, very small number of people decided for
38 million that they’re going to levy a $52 billion tax on them
over the next 10 years."
This legislation will not only increase the cost of fuel and
registration, but also increase the cost of goods that have to be
delivered by all transportation methods. The tax increases will
take effect November 1 and new vehicle registration fees will
begin Jan. 1, 2018. Fees on zero-emission vehicles will take
effect July 1, 2020, according to the text of the bill.
To raise a projected $52.4 billion over 10 years, changes to
taxes and fees include:
• A 12-cent increase in the gasoline excise tax
• A 20-cent increase in the diesel excise tax
• A 5.75 percent increase in the diesel sales tax
A new vehicle fee, which will annually charge drivers
between $25 and $175, depending on the value of the vehicle.
A $100 annual fee on zero-emission vehicles
Transportation Improvement Fee (TIF): the fee will be based
on the market value of the vehicle with the fee range
described below:
• $25 per year for vehicles with a market value $0- $4,999
• $50 per year for vehicles with a market value $5,000 --
$24,999
• $100 per year for vehicles with a market value $25,000 --
$34,999
• $150 per year for vehicles with a market value $35,000 --
$59,999
• $175 per year for vehicles with a market value $60,000
and higher
Specifies that the tax rates and fees specified in this bill are
adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Car show season is upon us and many local shows are going
strong. A message about the Collector Car Appreciation Day
from SEMA/SAN.
SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization
(ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils
announced that the next Collector Car Appreciation Day
(CCAD) will be celebrated July 14, 2017. The date marks the
eighth consecutive commemoration in what has become an
annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive
restoration and collection plays in American society.
“The U.S. Senate first recognized Collector Car Appreciation
Day in 2010 at our request and helped launch this annual
event,” said SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs
Steve McDonald. “As we prepare for the eighth celebration of
our nation’s automotive heritage, enthusiasts and related
businesses are already planning open houses, car cruises, club
gatherings and educational events to commemorate the day.”
Bob Stearns – ACCC President
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ACCC Supports Senator Gaines &
Assemblyman Allen’s Efforts to Repeal
The Gas Tax!
Senator Gaines participated in the 31st ACCC
Spring Legislative Conference this past April and
spoke of developing a petition to repeal the Gas Tax
and Registration fees from bill SB1.
Assemblyman Travis Allen (R-Huntington Beach)
is doing just that and is seeking an initiative to
repeal gas tax and vehicle fee increases signed into
law by Gov. Jerry Brown that will raise $5.2 billion
annually for road repairs and mass transit. Allen
filed papers with the state attorney general to
prepare a ballot title and summary so he can work to
collect 365,000 signatures from registered voters in
150 days to put the measure on the ballot.
He noted that the bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown
will raise taxes on a gallon of gas by 12 cents on
Nov. 1, while adding 20 cents per gallon to the tax
on diesel. It also will create new vehicle fees.
“Jerry Brown’s decision to push through the largest
gas tax increase in California’s history without the
approval of voters demonstrated a complete
disregard for ordinary Californians,” Allen said.
“This ballot initiative will correct Brown’s failure
and allow the people of California to decide for
themselves if they want to raise their taxes.” Others,
including the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
have been discussing possible initiatives to repeal
the gas tax. When Allen collects enough signatures,
the initiative would be placed on the November
2018 ballot.
The gas tax and registration fee increases will be
hard on low income Californians and folks on fixed
incomes. In addition, the increase in the fuel taxes
on diesel will cause the prices everything to
increase, groceries, clothes, staple items, will all
cost every Californian more.
It has been reported that there is more than enough
money to fix the roads and infrastructure provided
that the money isn’t diverted as it has in the past
decade. Every Californian that drives a vehicle will
be affected and every Californian needs to sign the
petition!
As you may know Governor Brown signed this
legislation April 28th and the bill will become
effective November 1, 2017.
Brown stated that the new law will cost Californians
leas that $10.00 per month which is preposterous.
We have done the math and the new law will cost
the average Californian $300.00 per year or more
depending on miles driven; fuel economy; and the
dollar value of the vehicle.
In addition, Brown basically bribed legislators with
almost $1 billion in pork for their pet projects which
we feel may be illegal.
All in all if you consider the increases in fuel taxes
and registration fees this new law is not affordable
to lower income folks who are currently pay check
to pay check just to just food on the table and pay
their bills.
The other down-side to this bill will be the
increased costs in everything we buy at the store
due to increase in diesel fuel tax and diesel sales
taxes at the pump.
There’s no doubt that this $52 billion increase will
be harmful to all who drive a car and it didn’t have
to happen. The problem in Sacramento is not the
lack of funds…The problem is that our leadership in
Sacramento have big-time problems managing the
taxes we send them. They feel it is better to spend
billions on a “Train To Nowhere” or $25 billion on
illegal aliens; or last but not least hundreds of
thousands of dollars on attorney fees to defend
illegals from deportation.
We will bring more information regarding the
repeal of SB1 to you as it becomes available. In the
meantime, let your Senator and Assembly member
know how you feel regarding the new tax increase.
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Platinum Sponsor-Roamin Angels Car Club, Grass Valley - Cash Donation!
Gold Sponsor-Townsmen Car Club, Sacramento - Cash Donation!
Gold Sponsor Bertolucci’s Body & Fender Shop- “Presenting Sponsor” of 2016
Legislative Conference & 2015 Butch Gardner “Save Our Cars” Car Show!
Gold Sponsor-Rod Shows/John Buck Enterprises - Complimentary Booths at 2016 GNRS & Sacramento Autorama.
Gold Sponsor-Thunderbolts Car Club-Sponsor 2016 “Butch Gardner Memorial Save Our Cars” Car Show!
Gold Sponsor-Surf City Garage, Inc. Cash Donation and the “Official Detailing Products of the ACCC”!
Gold Sponsor-Egge Machine Co, Inc. Cash Donation and the “Official Engine Parts Supplier of the ACCC”!
Gold Sponsor-LA Roadsters/Folsom Roadsters/John Kiley –Associate Sponsor of 2016 Legislative Conference!
Silver Sponsor-Sacramento Vintage Ford - Host of 2016 “Butch Gardner Memorial Save Our Cars” Car Show!
Silver Sponsor-3rd Tuesday Jazz Band-Sponsor of 2016 “Butch Gardner Memorial Save Our Cars” Car Show!
Silver Sponsor-Retronauts Surf Band-Sponsor of 2016 “Butch Gardner Memorial Save Our Cars” Car Show!
Silver Sponsor- Paul Baker Printing-Associate Sponsor and the “Official Printing Company of the ACCC”!
Chrome Sponsor- Hagerty Insurance-Sponsor 2016 “Butch Gardner Memorial Save Our Cars” Car Show!
Chrome Sponsor-Capital City MOPARS - Associate Sponsor of 2016 Legislative Conference!
Chrome Sponsor–Train Station Cafe – Associate Sponsor Food services for the 2016 Legislative Conference!
Chrome Sponsor-STS-T’s & Sports-Sponsor of T-Shirts 2016 “Butch Gardner Memorial Save Our Cars” Car Show!
Chrome Sponsor-Roseville Rod & Custom-Sponsor of 2016 “Butch Gardner Memorial Save Our Cars” Car Show!
Copper Sponsor- Artistic Collision-Sponsor for 2016 “Butch Gardner Memorial Save Our Cars” Car Show!
Copper Sponsor-Historic Highway 40 Garage-Sponsor of “Butch Gardner Memorial Save Our Cars” Car Show!
Copper Sponsor-Shanahan’s Auto Body-Sponsor of “Butch Gardner Memorial Save Our Cars” Car Show!
Copper Sponsor-Burgiemen Car Club - Associate Sponsor “Butch Gardner Memorial Save Our Cars” Car Show!
Chrome Sponsor-Capital City Cruisers-Associate Sponsor “Butch Gardner Memorial Save Our Cars” Car Show!
Copper Sponsor- Over the Hill Gang - Associate Sponsor of 2016 Legislative Conference!
Iron Sponsor-Freeland Classics-Associate Sponsor 2016 “Butch Gardner Memorial Save Our Cars” Car Show!
Iron Sponsor-Cappuccino Cruisers – 2016 Advertising Mobile Trailer!
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Current Legislative Issues
ACCC Legislative Status Report June 2017
AB 1 (Frazier D) Transportation funding. (Introduced: 12/5/2016 Text )
Status: 1/19/2017-Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and NAT. RES. Current Location: 1/19/2017-A. TRANS.Referred to SB1
Summary: Would create the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program to address deferred maintenance on the state highway system and the local street and road system. The bill would require the California Transportation Commission to adopt performance criteria, consistent with a specified asset management plan, to ensure efficient use of certain funds available for the program. The bill would provide for the deposit of various funds for the program in the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account, which the bill would create in the State Transportation Fund.
Organization Assigned Position Subject Group ACCC JCaldwell OPPOSE UNLESS
AMENDED
AB 65 Patterson R) Transportation bond debt service (Introduced: 12/5/2016 Text )
Status: 4/19/2017-Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and NAT. RES. Current Location: 1/19/2017-A. TRANS.
Summary: Existing law provides for transfer of certain vehicle weight fee revenues to the Transportation Debt Service Fund to reimburse the General Fund for payment of current year debt service on general obligation bonds issued for transportation purposes, including bonds issued for high-speed rail and associated purposes pursuant to the Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act for the 21st Century (Proposition 1A of 2008). This bill would specifically exclude from payment under these provisions the debt service for Proposition 1A bonds.
Organization Assigned Position Priority Subject Group ACCC JCaldwell Support
SB 1 (Beall D) Transportation funding. (Amended: 1/26/2017 Text )
Status: 4/28/2017 – Enrolled and signed by yjr Governor. Current Location: 12/5/2016-S. RLS.
Summary: Would create the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program to address deferred maintenance on the state highway system and the local street and road system. The bill would require the California Transportation Commission to adopt performance criteria, consistent with a specified asset management plan, to ensure efficient use of certain funds available for the program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Organization Assigned Position Subject Group ACCC JCaldwell OPPOSE UNLESS
AMENDED
Feel free to contact ACCC President Bob Stearns or ACCC Past President Rex Roden with
questions, concerns, or for more information. Contact info is on page 15 of this newsletter.
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Association of California Car Clubs, Inc.-Partners in Sponsorship Form Thank you for your interest and support of the Association of California Car Clubs, Inc. (ACCC). You may have read all the
information contained on our website; the “deFender” our quarterly newsletter; our new Face Book page; or you may have heard
a briefing by one of our Directors; and you may ask “What can I or my business do to support this Collector Vehicle
organization?” The ACCC offers seven levels of annual ACCC Partnership Sponsors. Listed below is what each “Member at Large
Partner Sponsors” receives in addition to the knowledge that they are helping by supporting the ACCC’s actions and efforts to
“Save Our Cars.”
IRON -- $150.00 - This entry level partner receives a one year Associate Membership in ACCC that includes all member
benefits, a Certificate of Partnership, an acknowledgement in our “deFender” quarterly Newsletters “Partner/Sponsors” page, your
business/organizational link on the ACCC Website and Face Book pages. There may also be an opportunity to have your business or organization
highlighted in our Newsletter.
COPPER -- $250.00 - This level partner receives a one year Associate Membership in ACCC that includes all member benefits, a Certificate of
Partnership, an acknowledgement in our “deFender” quarterly Newsletters “Partner/Sponsors” page, your business/organizational link on the ACCC
Website and Face Book pages. There may also be an opportunity to have your business or organization highlighted in our deFender Newsletter plus a
3 x 5 Partnership engraved wall plaque.
CHROME -- $500.00 - This level partner receives a one year Associate Membership in ACCC that includes all member benefits, a Certificate of
Partnership, an acknowledgement in our “deFender” quarterly Newsletters “Partner/Sponsors” page, your business/organizational link on the ACCC
Website and Face Book pages. There may also be an opportunity to have your business or organization highlighted in our deFender Newsletter plus a
4 x 6 Partnership engraved wall plaque.
BRONZE -- $750.00 - This level partner receives a one year Associate Membership in ACCC that includes all member benefits, a Certificate of
Partnership, an acknowledgement in our “deFender” quarterly Newsletters “Partner/Sponsors” page, your business/organizational link on the ACCC
Website and Face Book pages. There may also be an opportunity to have your business or organization highlighted in our deFender Newsletter plus a
5 x 7 Partnership engraved wall plaque plus admittance to the ACCC Annual Legislative Conference for two partner/sponsor representatives.
SILVER -- $1000.00 - This level partner receives a one year Associate Membership in ACCC that includes all member benefits, a Certificate of
Partnership, an acknowledgement in our “deFender” quarterly Newsletters “Partner/Sponsors” page, your business/organizational link on the ACCC
Website and Face Book pages. There may also be an opportunity to have your business or organization highlighted in our deFender Newsletter plus a
6 x 8 dual plate engraved wall plaque plus admittance to the ACCC Annual Legislative Conference for two partner/sponsor representatives.
GOLD -- $1500.00 – This level partner receives a one year Associate Membership in ACCC that includes all member benefits, a Certificate of
Partnership, an acknowledgement in our “deFender” quarterly Newsletters “Partner/Sponsors” page, your business/organizational link on the ACCC
Website and Face Book pages. There may also be an opportunity to have your business or organization highlighted in our deFender Newsletter plus a
7 x 9 dual plate engraved wall plaque plus an ACCC embroidered hat and admittance to the ACCC Annual Legislative conference for 4
partner/sponsor representatives.
PLATINUM -- $2500.00 or more! - This is our “Top” level of partnership/sponsor and receives a one year Associate Membership in ACCC that
includes all member benefits, a Certificate of Partnership, an acknowledgement in our “deFender” quarterly Newsletter’s “Partner/Sponsors” page,
your business/organizational link on the ACCC Website and Face Book pages. There may also be an opportunity to have your business or
organization highlighted in our deFender Newsletter plus a 10 x 12 dual plate engraved wall plaque plus an ACCC T-Shirt or Golf Shirt and
admittance to our ACCC Annual Legislative Conference for 4 partner/sponsor representatives. This partner may also have the opportunity to address
the attendees at our annual conference.
Please indicate your level of sponsorship in space above and make check payable and mail to:
Association of California Car Clubs,
P.O. Box 1083, El Dorado, CA 95623.
Company Name: _____________________________________________Authorized Signature: ____________________
Company Address: _______________________________________City:___________________St:_____ Zip: ________
Website: ___________________________________________Email:__________________________________________
The ACCC Officers and Board of Directors thank you for your support of the ACCC. The Association of California Car Clubs, Inc.(ACCC)
is a 501(c) 4 not for profit organization. Membership dues, donations, and contributions to the ACCC may not be deductible as charitable
contributions for Federal or State income tax. Consult with your accountant to be sure.
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Past Presidents of The Association of California Car Club, Inc. Sig Caswell*
Al Newman*
Lloyd Whitworth
Cliff Nordstrom*
Denny Cross*
Ray LaPorte*
Ray Stout*
Kim Minstretta
Gene Babow*
C. Erik Baltzar
Bob Kirkman
Stan Opatowsky
Win Burkhart*
Neil Black
Jack Passey*
Ray Fairfield
Frank Weeks*
Jeff Minard
Andy Nantz
Jerry Effle*
Joe Mass
Dave Bryan
Glen Boire
Fred Evenson*
Bob Stearns
Rex Roden
* Deceased
Collector Car Appreciation Day!
National Collector Appreciation Day is Friday July 14, 2017 as proclaimed by the Congress of
the United States of America. Please contact us and let us know if you or your club have any
special plans to celebrate National Collector Car Appreciation Day.
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ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
CAR CLUBS INC.
Membership Application Thank you for your interest in joining the Association of California Car Clubs, Inc. Please complete the
information below and mail with your payment to address listed below. All of us at ACCC look forward to the
opportunity of serving the Collector Vehicle Hobby and working hard to “Save Our Cars”!
Individual Membership-Member at Large
($25.00) One-year Membership and 1 year subscription to deFender Newsletter published each quarter.
($40.00) “Two for Forty” Two Years Membership and 2-year subscription to deFender Newsletter. (Save $10.00)
($40.00) “Two for Forty” Two Individual Members for $40.00. Send both apps in together. (Save $5.00 each)
($100.00) Five years membership and 5 years subscription to the deFender Newsletter. (Save $25.00)
Name: _________________________________________________________Phone:_____________________________
Address________________________________________City____________________________State___Zip__________
Email______________________________________ Car Club Affiliation______________________________________
Club Membership: Includes 1 Year Membership and 1-year subscription to the ACCC deFender Newsletter.
Distributed to the Club President.
Club Membership Dues: Clubs are $5.00 per member with a $500.00 Maximum
Our club has ________ (number) members and we remit $__________
Business (Commercial/Individual) Associate Membership------$75.00.
Regional/Club Name_____________________________________________Contact Phone________________________
Club Mailing Address______________________________City_________________________State___Zip____________
Email_____________________________________________Website_________________________________________
National Affiliation (If Any) __________________________________________________________________________
Club Delegate to ACCC – Name_______________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________City____________________________________State___Zip___________
Phone______________________________________Email__________________________________________________
How did you hear about the ACCC? ____________________________________________________________________.
Please make checks payable to and mail to: Association of California Car Clubs, Inc.
C/O Sharon Gardner/Membership Chair
4790 Artesia Road
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Disclaimer: The Association of California Car Clubs, Inc. (ACCC) is a 501(c) 4 not for profit organization. Membership dues,
donations, and/or contributions to the ACCC are by law not deductible as charitable contributions when filing federal or state income
tax returns.
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ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA CAR CLUBS, INC. Member Club & Individual Member Information Update Form.
Please use this form when making changes in the status or information with officers in your club or with
changes in individual member information, i.e. changes in address, phone numbers, etc. We want to keep all
member club officer status & contact information and individual member information up to date and we need
your assistance in making sure our files are correct and current.
Individual Member Update:
Name: ___________________________________________________Phone:______________
Address____________________________City______________________State___Zip_______
Email: ______________________________Car Club Affiliation_________________________
Member Club Update:
Regional/Club Name: _____________________________Contact Phone: _________________
Club Address: _______________________City:__________________State:___Zip_________
Email: __________________________________ Website: _____________________________
President’s Name: _______________________Phone:_____________Email: ______________
Treasurer’s Name: ______________________Phone:_____________Email:_______________
Officer’s Name: _________________________Phone:_____________Email:______________
Please note any other changes that are important in space provided: ______________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Please complete the form above and send to: Association of California Car Clubs
Attn: Sharon Gardner/Membership Chair 4790 Artesia Road Shingle Springs, CA 95682
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The Show will be at Sacramento Vintage Ford 2484 Mercantile Drive Rancho Cordova.
$20.00 Registration pays your Membership Fees through August 2017.
$20.00 Registration Fee to Current ACCC Individual Members extends your membership for one year.
How can you go wrong? A great car show in a great location and ACCC Membership all for one low fee! Gates open at 8:00 AM and
Show starts at 10:00 AM and goes to 2:30 PM. Awards at 2:00 PM. Show is open to 1975 and older and limited to 300 cars. Clubs
with late/model vehicles in addition to older vehicles are welcome. Pre-Reg is strongly recommended. Show goes on rain or shine!
Complete Reg Form, make check payable to ACCC, and send to: Rex Roden 6114 Quartz Drive
El Dorado, CA. 95623. Contact Bob Stearns at 916-276-4081 or Rex at 530-748-6181 for more information!
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Vehicle Registration
Name_________________________________________Phone_____________________E-Mail_________________________
Address_________________________________________City___________________________State____ Zip____________
Car Year_____Car Make________________________________________Model____________________________________
Car Club Affiliation__________________________________________________Current Member of ACCC ⃞ Yes ⃞ No
In consideration of acceptance of participants to the show by execution of this entry form, I hereby release the Association of California Car Clubs, Sacramento Vintage
Ford, Bertolucci’s and their members, officers or anyone else connected with this event from any all known and unknown damages, injuries, losses, judgments, and/or
claims from any causes whatsoever that may be suffered by anyone participating in this event, or by any spectators.
Signature: ___________________________________________________________________Date______________________
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Welcome New & Renewed Members!
New & Renewed Individual Members Since December 2016
Jim Forshey
Wayne Wenger
Carol McDaniel
Douglas Walker
Beverly Davis Jr.
Tom Bailey
Jerry Bengel
Robert Coon
New & Renewed Member Clubs Since December 2016
Vintage LTD Street Rods
Capitol City Mopars
Bay Area Roadsters
Modesto Area Classic
Thunderbird Club
Rods & Relics of Lincoln
Northern California Region
Cadillac La Salle Club, Inc
Over the Hill Gang, Temecula
The ACCC Officers & Directors thank all the new Individual Members; Member Clubs; and Associate
Business Members for their membership and support of the Association of California Car Club.
Make plans now to attend the Roamin’ Angles Car Show
Friday-Sunday September 8-10, 2017 at the Grass Valley
Fairgrounds.
Go to [email protected] for more info.
Steve Welsh Owner Artistic Collision Center Passes. Steve Welsh, Hot Rod builder and owner of Artistic Collision Center passed away Jan. 15, 2017, peacefully at
his home in Folsom, CA.
Pre-deceased by son, Aaron, daughter Amy, and wife of 42 years, Kris, he is
survived by his son, Bryan & daughter-in-law, Dana; grandchildren Tyler,
Emma and Hailey; sister, Barbara Welsh Spero; several nieces and nephews;
and girlfriend, Cheryl Gwynn. Steve was a great husband, father, brother and
friend. Steve's great passion for hotrods carried him into the auto collision
repair business.
In addition to the first-class collision repair performed by his repair facility,
Steve found time to construct internationally recognized hot rods and custom
cars for himself and a few select customers. Steve was extremely generous
with his time and expertise, assisting numerous friends with classic car
projects. He lived life to the fullest, enjoying good music, food, wine, and an
occasional trip to AT&T park to watch his beloved San Francisco Giants take the field. He will be sorely missed
by his family, friends, and the entire hot rod community.
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Setting the Facts Straight on H.R.4715 -
RPM Act of 2016
RPM Act Gets a Fast Start in 2017
Bill to Protect Motorsports Reintroduced in the
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. (January 9, 2017) – SEMA
President & CEO Chris Kersting today praised U.S.
Representative Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and his
colleagues for reintroducing H.R. 350, the
Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of
2017 (RPM Act). The bipartisan bill, which was
submitted for reintroduction on the first day of the
new Congress, protects Americans’ right to modify
street cars and motorcycles into dedicated race
vehicles and industry’s right to sell the parts that
enable racers to compete.
The RPM Act is cosponsored by 44 members of the
U.S. House of Representatives. The bill ensures
that transforming motor vehicles into racecars used
exclusively in competition does not violate the
Clean Air Act. For nearly 50 years, the practice
was unquestioned until the EPA published proposed
regulations in 2015 that deemed such conversions
illegal and subject to severe penalties. While the
EPA withdrew the problematic language from the
final rule making last year, the agency still
maintains the practice is unlawful.
“SEMA looks forward to working with Congress to
enact the RPM Act and make permanent the Clean
Air Act’s original intention that race vehicle
conversions are legal,” said SEMA President &
CEO Chris Kersting. “We thank Representative
McHenry and all the cosponsors for reintroducing a
bill that will protect businesses that produce, install
and sell the parts that enable racers to compete."
When the RPM Act was first introduced in 2016,
racing enthusiasts and Americans working in the
motorsports parts industry flooded Congress with
nearly 200,000 letters in support of the bill. More
than one-fourth of the U.S. House of
Representatives joined as bill cosponsors as a
result. However, the shortened election year
schedule did not permit sufficient time for passage
of the bill by the previous Congress.
"Last year I was proud to lead the fight against the
misguided EPA regulation targeting racing, but our
work is not done,” said Rep. Patrick McHenry. “In
the coming months, I look forward to working with
my colleagues in Congress and the new
Administration to ensure the RPM Act becomes
law."
Motorsports competition involves tens of thousands
of participants and vehicle owners each year, both
amateur and professional. Retail sales of racing
products make up a $1.4 billion market annually.
There are an estimated 1,300 racetracks operating
across the U.S., including oval, road, track and off-
road racetracks, the majority of which feature
converted race vehicles that the EPA now considers
to be illegal.
“Upon introduction of the Senate version of the
RPM Act, we will call on racing enthusiasts
throughout the U.S. to contact their members of
Congress to request support for the bill,” Kersting
added. “Stay tuned for updates on how you can get
involved!”
About SEMA
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market
Association founded in 1963, represents the $39.2
billion specialty automotive industry of 6,633
member-companies. It is the authoritative source for
research, data, trends and market information for
the specialty auto parts industry. The industry
provides appearance, performance, comfort,
convenience and technology products for passenger
and recreational vehicles. For more information,
contact SEMA at 1575 S. Valley Vista Dr.,
Diamond Bar, CA 91765, tel: 909-610-2030, or
visit www.sema.org.
Contact Congress and demand that they support
the RPM Act. Take action today
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Steps to Successfully Move a Classic Car With Ease
With so many scam-brokers flooding the internet today,
finding a reliable auto transport company to successfully
move your luxury car to your preferred location can be
challenging. Interestingly, the dramatic increase in
compliant of auto transport scam has led The Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to
develop a reliable method that reduces auto scam.
Although, there are several methods to move classic cars
to their preferred location, here are 5 steps to
successfully move them with ease.
#1 Lookout for a reliable auto transport company: When
shipping your classic car across the country, finding a
reliable vehicle shipping company is one of the most
important steps to take. As a vintage car enthusiast, it is
very important to deeply research on the best auto
transport company that can successfully ship your
classic car without you worrying about the risk of
damages. Below are 4 basic questions that will help you
spot out the best.
· Is this auto transport company fully insured?
· Is this auto transport company fully licensed and
authorized by the Department of Transportation?
· Do they have good online reviews?
· What type of testimonies have people been saying
about them?
Responds from these questions will definitely help you
make a better decision. Don’t stem your trust or
reliability on just what some brokers said about their
service.
#2 Study and understand the company’s classic carrier
options: Does your auto shipping company have the best
carrier options to safely move your classic car? This is
one of the paramount steps you shouldn’t joke with.
Studying and understanding their carrier options is very
vital.
Since there are so many car transporting companies that
cannot arrange for the delivery of expensive cars due to
their consistent provision for bulk transport services
(multiple carriers); it is necessary to verify if your choice
auto shipping company has the best carrier options that
can treat your classic car with uttermost care.
Meanwhile, there is no doubt that the auto transport
quotes for transporting your classic car with an enclosed
carrier option is very expensive compared to an open
carrier option—which is more susceptible to many
dangers while moving the cars.
#3 Get your classic car ready for shipping: After
completing the above steps, you have to get your car
ready to be shipped. How do you get your classic car
ready for shipping?
· You may want to drain the fuel in the car to avoid
some unforeseen casualties.
· Check the oil and coolant level and ensure that they’re
gauged.
· Check whether the tires are in good condition and fully
gauged.
· Check if your battery is charged and fixed in its
position to avoid shift while shipping.
· Double check the exteriors like the wheel-screen, side
mirrors and safe guide them with protective sheets if
necessary
· If your classic car has some defects, let’s say, brake
failure and gear problems or body scratch; please ensure
that you inform the transporter before it is being shipped.
After putting all these in place, your luxury car is set for
shipping.
#4 Avoid extra luggage that isn’t approved by DOT:
With respect to the regulations laid by the Department of
Transportation (DOT), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration licensed only the transportation of some
household goods and some personal property. So, if an
auto transporter is found moving a classic car loaded
with “extra stuff” that is not approved by FMCSA, it
will incur a great penalty and the company might lose
their license. With such strict rules, many classic vehicle
transporters always advise their customers to remove all
extra items in the vehicle before transporting them.
#5 Study the weather before your ship: If you want to
successfully move your classic car to your preferred
destination, you mustn’t joke with this step. Do you
know that transporting your luxury car during harsh
weather is very dangerous and could result to some
unforeseen casualties like hurricanes, blizzards,
thunderstorms and so on? So, if you’re shipping your
classic car to a totally different part of the country that
you’ve never lived before or you are new in; it is highly
advisable that you do some research on their local
climate.
Actually, this will not only safely prepare you for an
entire different weather that you’re likely to experience,
but it will also ship in some clue on different ways to
ship a car successfully without being affected by the in-
climate weather.
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The ACCC Supports bill to seek
independent scientific analysis of
E15 effects U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) introduced
H.R. 777 on Jan. 31. This bill would require the
National Academy of Sciences to provide a
comprehensive assessment of research on the
implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends -
fuel containing more than 10 percent ethanol by
volume - compared to gasoline blends containing
10 percent or zero percent ethanol.
The study will evaluate the performance, safety, and
environmental impact of mid-level ethanol blended
fuels.
The Association of California Car Clubs (ACCC)
supports H.R. 777, as part of wider effort to reform
the Renewable Fuel Standard. Classic Cars; Hot
Rods. Street Rods; and many Muscles Cars are not
approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency to use fuel blends containing more than 10
percent ethanol.
"As a former member of the House Science, Space,
and Technology Committee, I have always believed
science-based decision making must guide our
assessment of the RFS and the effects this policy
has had on consumers, our economy, and our
environment," Sensenbrenner said.
"This is especially true in a state like Wisconsin,
where the use of recreational vehicles and marine
engines is a way of life for many of its residents”
stated Sensenbrenner
Make our voice stronger by sharing the ACCC Leg
Alert. Share with your friends on Facebook. Please
contact your representative in the House and voice
your support. Not sure who your rep is…click here
to find your representative .
http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/.
Now more than ever, it is crucial that you and your
friends become members of the ACCC to help
protect the car hobby. More members mean more
clout against the opponents of the car hobby. That
support will help fight for your rights in the halls of
government. If you are a classic car owner, join the
ACCC at www.acccdefender.org.
Repeal Ethanol In Our Fuel Repeal the requirement that retail dealers, nonretail
dealers or wholesale dealers of gasoline sell only
gasoline blended with specified percentage of
ethanol be introduced in California. Currently, the
state requires that gasoline sold or offered for sale
contain 10 percent ethanol by volume.
• The ACCC recognizes that ethanol increases water
formation which can then create formic acid and
corrode metals, plastics and rubber, especially over
a period of time when the vehicle is not used.
Current high performance specialty parts along with
pre-model year 2001 cars and parts may be most
susceptible to corrosion.
• The ACCC recognizes that the life span of
vehicles and equipment can be dramatically reduced
with the wrong fuel and that owners could be
confronted with break downs. Anti-corrosion
additives are available for each purchase of gasoline
but can become expensive, burdensome and require
consumer education. • The ACCC recognizes that
while the current ethanol mandate does not apply to
fuel used in antique vehicles, there has been an
inability to obtain unblended gasoline for engines
that may be damaged by ethanol.
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Bob Stearns – President/Director
2553 Burl Lane
Newcastle CA 95658-9747
Ph: 916-276-4081
Vice-President - Open
Ed Gardner – Treasurer/Director
6305 Parkview Way
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Ph: 916-505-6952
Andy Nantz – Past President/Secretary/Director
699 Third Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Ph: 530-661-0254
Bill Adams-Website Chair/Director
10933 Eaton Road
Oakdale, CA 95361
Ph: 209-402-6167
Robin Cole – Legislative Analyst/Director
9290 Dever Circle
Elk Grove, CA 95624-3607
Ph: 916-686-6416
Jane Hudgins-Membership/Director
2634 Squaw Valley Way
Sacramento, CA 95826
Ph. 916-361-0558
Sharon Gardner – Membership/Director
4790 Artesia Road
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Ph: 530-677-4761
Dave Bryan – Past President/Director
P.O. Box 4
Newbury Park, CA 91319
Ph: 805 498-1878
Jack Lindsay – Director
19916 Cronese Court
Apple Valley, Ca. 92308
Ph: 760-240-2522
Rick Pierce - Director
1129 Weber Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
Ph: 916-442-5984
Paul Sheehy-Director
18180 Wildridge Road
Cottonwood, CA. 96022
Ph. 530-917-8600
Cliff Planer – Director
3122 Montecito Meadow Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Ph: 707-579-4174
Mary L. Ramsey - Director
6035 Happy Pines Drive
Forest Hill CA 95631 - 9691
Ph 530-367-3987
Rex Roden – Past President/Director
6114 Quartz Drive
El Dorado, CA 95623
Ph: 530-622-6608
Please feel free to contact the ACCC Officers or
Directors listed above anytime with questions or
concerns.
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Steps for Starting a California Corporation & Nonprofit 501 (c) 3
STEP AGENCY FEE*
1 Check name availability
Secretary of State http://kepler.sos.ca.gov/
2 Generate Bylaws
The bylaws lay out the operating rules for your nonprofit. Issues to address include: purposes, number of directors (variable recommended), terms of office, meeting schedule, fiscal year, etc. All registered Attendees at the club's show need to be registered as “Associate Members ". That allows any fees collected at the show & monies in the club treasuries to fall under the rules of a 501 c 3 and stay exempt from taxes.
3 Reserve corporate name
Secretary of State OR In person at any office of the Secretary of State http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/corp/pdf/naavreservform.pdf
$10 mail in $20 in person
4 Prepare Articles of Incorporation
Secretary of State http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/corp/pdf/articles/arts-mu.pdf
5 File Articles of Incorporation
Secretary of State By mail to Secretary of State, Document Filing Support Unit, P.O. Box 944260, Sacramento, CA 94244-2600. OR In person at Sacramento or LA offices (If Time is of the Essence – File In Person!)
$30 mail in $30 + $15 fee in person
6 File Statement of Information
Secretary of State by Mail (2013) http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/corp/pdf/so/corp_so100.pdf ( Online Filing may be available in the future ) http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/corp/pdf/so/corp_so100.pdf
$20
7 Generate IRS Exemption Application
IRS Form 1023 Phone:877.829.5500 http://www.irs.gov/uac/Form-1023,-Application-for-Recognition-of-Exemption-Under-Section-501(c)(3)-of-the-Internal-Revenue-Code
$400 or $850 based on projected annual gross
8 Prepare State Exemption Application
Franchise Tax Board Form 3500a https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/misc/3500a.pdf
$25
Key Phrases - Franchise Tax Board - Car Clubs will file as “ Mutual Benefit Nonprofit “ An organization
that is most often organized for the benefit of its own members and may not be formed exclusively for
charitable purposes.
Legalzoom - http://legalzoom.com Foundation Group - http://www.501c3.org/
Don’t forget to file your SI-100 form with the Secretary of State each year. File online at
https://businessfilings.sos.ca.gov/. ou may also file via U.S. Mail. See form on next page.
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Association of California Car Clubs, Inc.
Post Office Box 1083
El Dorado, CA 95623-1083 Dated Material. Please expedite delivery
The deFender is published four times a year by The Association of California Car Clubs, Inc.
Quarterly Recognition
The ACCC will feature ACCC member clubs in this newsletter. (Please contact newsletter editor at 530-748-
6181 if you are interested in having your car club highlighted in the deFender.)
The ACCC Officers and Board of Directors are working hard to control expenses in every way possible. One huge expense is the
printing and mailing of the deFender Newsletter. One option in controlling expenses is to deliver the deFender electronically via
email. So, let us know your email address and we will be happy to send your newsletter via email. We will continue to print and mail
to all members and clubs who do not have email or who need additional hard copies. In addition, please find a member information
update form in this issue. Thanks for your cooperation…ACCC Board of Directors
PLEASE PATRONIZE THE BUSINESSES LISTED BELOW WHO SUPPORT THE ACCC “MEMBERS DISCOUNTS PROGRAM”