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Thirteen men and two women enthusiasts of antique cars met in 1955 and applied to the Antique Automobile Club of America for a local chapter. It was granted in the name of the Roanoke Valley Region, Antique Automobile Club of America. Three of the original applicants have maintained continuous membership to this date. They are Anna Stanley, Garvin Stanley, and Howard Sumpter. Blair A. Riley, with a 1912 Ford Model T Torpedo Roadster, was elected the region's first director. Today the region has a membership of over three hundred representing several hundred vehicles of various makes and models 25 years old or older. RVR hosts several events and car shows each year including the Vinton Dogwood Festival, Olde Salem Days, and Festival in the Park. In addition, the region was host to National AACA meets in 1966, 1974, 1982, 1999, and 2006. Leadership is provided by a band of officers elected annually and guided by a set of by-laws, approved by the national club. Membership in the national Antique Automobile Club of America is a prerequisite for becoming a member of the local club. FOUNDING MEMBERS - James T. Anderson, Walter Anderson, Nellie Bowles, Joseph E. Brumberg, J. Gary Clay, Wesley V. Hillman, Frank E. Koehler, S. M. Bill Reedy, Blair A. Riley, Paul "Pete" Robinson, Mason Rust, Doris Turman, Anna Stanley, Garvin "Red" Stanley, and Howard Sumpter. |
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PAST DIRECTORS AND PRESIDENTS 1955 Blair A.Riley 1956 James T. Anderson 1957 Garvin Stanley 1958 Joseph E. Brumberg 1959 Howard L. Sumpter 1960 Dewey S. McGrady 1961 Bobby Gene Hughes 1962 George Milan 1963 L. O. Brown 1964 John R. Nickell 1965 James B. Hodges 1966 Bob Guthrie 1967 Robert M. Pedigo 1968 John R. Nickell 1969 Bob Guthrie 1970 Walter Basham 1971 Richard Flora 1972 Anna Stanley 1973 Ronnie Brooks 1974 Charles N. Buhrman 1975 Robert M. Pedigo 1976 Walter Basham 1977 Randy Mann 1978 John Dickerson 1979 Walter Basham 1980 Carl E. Perdue 1981-86 John T. McLain, Jr. 1987 Anna Stanley 1988-89 Robert M. Pedigo 1990 Michael Gilmore 1991-92 Jack E. Disher 1993-94 Michael Gilmore 1995 Jack E. Disher 1996 Jake Gilmore 1997-98 Robert M. Pedigo 1999-00 Jerry Aker 2001-02 Tom Cox 2003-04 Rocky Sink 2005-06 Robert Dye 2007-Present Jerry Aker |
1957 RVR Directors and spouses at 1957 Roanoke Diamond Jubilee. Left to right: George Milam & wife, Annette & Howard Sumpter, Bobby Hughes & wife, Anna & "Red" Stanley.
Howard Sumpter presenting trophy to Dewey McGrady in January, 1960
Howard Sumpter with his 1922 Model T Ford - 1959
RVR Members & Directors taken January, 1960. Left to right, back row, "Red" Stanley, Joseph Brumberg, Fuzzy McKnight, George Milam; front row, Dewey McGrady, Doris Turman, Howard Sumpter, Sr. |
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