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I'm curious if any of the clubs, museums, Proving Grounds, etc, are planning anything for the Packard's 125th Anniversary? I am sure it would not be the same as the Centennial in 1999, but the Quasquicentennial is still a milestone.

It may be something that the PAC National in Wisconsin may want to highlight as part of their festivities this summer. Twenty-five years is a long time to wait until the next milestone!

That's of the founding. We've passed the double point, they've been de'funk't more years than they were in a business! I don't think it matters now?
Just reminds me how old I'm getting, ie, the relic I'm becoming...Oh no, not another one without my project finished. Like the recent lost moon shot, after 50+ years they couldn't do it again? Someone lose the notes or what? No app for that? It's still on TV so someone messed up big time. But some OH(the homeland) guy is going to try to make Ps? Maybe he'll have better luck, longer success.

The 100th anniversary in 1999 in Warren was the largest gathering of Packard owners and vehicles.

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I think most of us feel that, if we didn't care about the accomplishments of the company (i.e. our cars), what would we even be doing here? Aside from the small % who appreciate their cars mostly just from sentimental value, the rest of us like them because they're, well, Packards! I don't see why the company's founding would be an anniversary not worth noting.

We all know Stanley landed the first people on the moon.

Every quarter seems appropriate to me…

The Pebble Beach Concours on August 18th will celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the first Packard, with a focus on the early cars and the 1930 Speedsters.

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I was going to write something in the thread about the value of club dues, but this covers the same ground .

I was President of the late lamented Eastern Packard Club during the run up to the Packard Centennial , and then again two years after. The City of Warren was planning a centennial celebration in conjunction with the opening of the museum. About two years before the date, upon inquiry , it became apparent the city fathers might need a lot of direction and help.

George Hamlin, of the PAC took the reins .He sent letters out for help. People stood up. I was on the distribution list of the bulletins he sent out about the progress . I wish now that I had saved them. It was a lot of work with the attendant frustration.

The intent was to invite all Packard organizations to have concurrent meets during the week. The EPC ran two tents of speakers on Monday, and organized the final dinner. These was actually entirely organized by the late Melva Macentee, who should remembered for heroic efforts, especially when a banquet tent as blown over during the meal.

As these things happen, the good intentions and hard work of the PAC was interpreted by some as keeping other organizations out. This caused me to be involved in a few surreal episodes.

The older clubs like the PAC, and CCCA for example, get a lot of guidance from what my father called "curbstone senators". This also applies to some of our legacy vendors. These people kept the cars alive for us long ago when they were worthless and candidates for recycling . They also planned a lot of large events. They deserve our thanks and support .

For various reasons endeavors these things are happening less often. The clubs and vendors depend on us to keep them going. Moreover, one can make lifelong friends.

Best Wishes for the New Year


John Harley