The Edmonton 567 Club 11th Annual "Bow Ties vs. the World" Show and Shine was held Saturday August 27th, 2011.  Check out the Pictures below!!

Edmonton and Area 567 Club

We are an organization dedicated to the Support, Promotion, Restoration and Preservation of 1955, 1956, and 1957 Chevrolet's (Including Chevrolet and GMC Trucks, Corvettes and Pontiacs).

You can contact our club by e-mail:  postmaster@edmonton567club.com

UPCOMING EVENTS - Updated - October 10th, 2011: 

Upcoming Edmonton 567 Club Meeting - Wednesday November 2nd, 2011

NOTE!! ONE TIME CHANGE In Edmonton 567 Club Xmas Party/Monthly Meeting Location - Wed Dec 7th 2011 - see detals below

EDMONTON 567 CLUB MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH @ 7:00 PM

AT WEST EDMONTON TRUCK LAND  - GARDEN CENTER COURTYARD (THROUGH THE RESTAURANT) 170th STREET AND 118th AVENUE

NOTE: The Restaurant has a minimum charge of $5 per person - can go towards Food Purchase. Refer to Meeting Schedule located at the bottom of this Page

NOTE!! ONE TIME CHANGE In Edmonton 567 Club Xmas Party/Monthly Meeting Location  - Wed Dec 7th

The Edmonton 567 Club will be holding it's Annual Xmas Party/Monthly Meeting at Blackjack's Roadhouse (2nd Floor Meeting Area) on Wed. Dec. 7th  @ 7:00 PM.

The meal is $15.00-$19.00 per plate (final cost yet to be determined) and is open to ‘All Current Members & Guests”. All current members must show CURRENT membership status at the location.

Here is some info on Blackjacks Roadhouse and we will be meeting in their 2nd Floor Meeting area overlooking the entire Roadhouse:  

NOTE: Blackjack's Roadhouse is a licensed premises, therefore Adults only please

Blackjacks Roadhouse and Games Rooms is the vision of Clarence Shields who has owned and operated many great operations over the last 25 years. Including local favourites: The Airways Country Inn, and The Nisku Truck stop restaurants and bars. A brand new building has been created to host Clarence’s latest vision, this outstanding and beautiful building features amazing truss work and a 2nd floor grand stage over- looking our room. We boast the best buffet in the area, as well as a great Canadian & Chinese cuisine menu. Our games room is furnished with 25 V.L.T.s, 5 Minute Keno, Sports Select. Watch and play all the sports from our comfortable lounge.

Here is a Map to Blackjack's Roadhouse - located beside the Airways Inn at 2110 Sparrow Drive (Nisku) - Head South on QE2 Hwy and take Hwy19/625 East Turn off and proceed East over the QE2 along 625 and turn at the first North (left) onto Range Road 251B then turn slight West onto Sparrow Drive Service Road and you're there.

For more information, please contact Jim Kennedy at 780-473-4559.

Edmonton 567 Club 11th Annual "Bow Ties vs. the World" Show and Shine -  Saturday August 27th 2011

The Edmonton 567 Club 11th Annual "Bow Ties vs. the World" Show and Shine was held at Northgate Centre Mall on Saturday August 27th, 2011. 

The Weather was Great ! An entry mass of 147 vehicles in all shapes, sizes & years came out to support our cause. Thank-you to all of you who supported our Show and Shine this year once again held in support of the " Kids with Cancer Society" http://www.kidswithcancer.ca. 

Here are the Voting Results (as voted by the entrants) from the 11th Annual Edmonton 567 Club "Bowties vs the World" Show and Shine with our class sponsors:

             All Year Truck - Sponsored by Diamond Truck Rental / Idea Leasing 1st – Marilyn Huff 1953 Chevy    2nd – Terry & Jake Mynzak 1970 Custom 10

             Best of the Pre 50’s - Sponsored by Competition Insurance              1st – Wayne Demkiw 1929 Ford 2nd – Bob Simpson - 1946 Fleetline

             Best Tri-5 Chevy/Pontiac - Sponsored by Showtime Auto Refinishing - (single awards)

                                                                                                                    - 1955 – Phil Heindel - 1955 Chevy 210 Sedan

                                                                                                                    - 1956 – Glen Bauer - 1956 Chevy Bel Air

                                                                                                                    - 1957 – Chris Lambrecht – 1957 Nomad

             Best  of the 50’s - Sponsored by Street Iron Kustoms                     1st -  William Skene 1955 Ford Crown Victoria    2nd – Gerard Blommaert 1950 Pontiac

             Best of the 60’s - Sponsored by Cougar Paint & Collision                1st - Ron Stackniac 1961 Chevy    2nd – Paulette Hyshka 1968 Buick

             Best of the 70’s – Sponsored by Keith’s Water Services                 1st - Jerry Stanic     1970 Acadian    2nd - Davis Soloman   1972 Chevelle

             Best of Modern Street ( 1980 –present) – Sponsored by Route 99 Diner & Roy Marko 1st – Don Kawalilak   1984 Monte Carlo    2nd – John McMillian 2009 Dodge Challenger

             All year’s Sport Compact  - Sponsored by Auto Appraisal’s by Trefko & Freak n Nitro.Com    1st – Ken Davison 1957 Morris Mini    2nd - Kimberly Durocher-Arnold 1979 Triumph Spitfire

             Edmonton & Area 567 Club (members only)  – Sponsored by the Edmonton & Area 567 Club 1st – Jim Kennedy 1955 Chevy 210 Sedan    2nd - Chris Lambrecht 1957 Nomad

             Single Award winners

           Best Future Project – Sponsored by Programmed Promotions - Roy Marko 1951 Chevy P/U

 Best Special Interest – Sponsored by Napa Auto Parts – Kevin Wickham 1954 Pontiac

           Best Engine Detail – Sponsored by Pro-Stock Performance & Machine – Phil Heindel 1955 Chevy 210 Sedan

           Long Distance -  Sponsored by Gate Ave. Certigard - Wayne Lindbergh 1957 Chevy P/U Brandon, Manitoba

           People’s Choice – Sponsored by Prath Trophy -  J.R Benderkovics 1992 Suburban

The Edmonton 567 Club extends our sincere Thank You to Northgate Mall for their wonderful support over the years, all the car enthusiasts that brought out their vehicles to support us once again, the Vendors that attended, as well as all the many sponsors that assisted us with Trophy Sponsorships and those that contributed to our Goodie Bags.

A Very Special “Thank-you” to Car Care Automotive for their added Support & Sponsorship !!

Also a “BIG”  Thank-you to:Dave @ Chili’s Texas Grill

                                         Anita @ Northgate Centre

                                                                                                           All The members & Their families of the Edmonton & Area 567 Club

                      I do hope that you all will be back for the 12th Annual “Bowties vs. the World” S/S in August 2012 !!

 Yours Truly

 Jim Kennedy

 Club President & Event Coordinator

 Edmonton & Area 567 Club

 “ keepin’ the Tri-5 Alive”

Here are some Random Photos from the Edmonton 567 Club 11th Annual "Bow Ties vs. the World" Show and Shine - Thanks to Kellen Kennedy for taking these shots. Click on the Photo Thumbnail for a larger view.

Edmonton 567 Club’s “Spring Nationals” - Held during our April 567 Club Meeting

The first ever Edmonton 567 Club’s “Spring Nationals” 1/64 scale all electronic Drag Race, took place after our April Club Meeting.

There were 14 entries in all four Classes. The classes and their winners were:

  • Hot Rod - Winner- Arman Lindgren - Runner Up - Jim Kennedy

  • Classic - Winner – Roy Marko - Runner Up - Arman Lindgren

  • Muscle Car - Winner – Scott McKenzie - Runner Up - Randy ???? ( A guest of Roy Marko’s)

  • Powder Puff - Winner - Lori Reykdal - Runner Up - Carmen Lambrecht

Winners received car kits from NAPA & Runner Up’s received club anniversary T-shirts. (Thank-You NAPA !!!!)

This event featured a lot of close side by side racing and there were a few red-lights also. All those who participated want another event (too much fun was had by ALL !! ). The track had a full “Christmas Tree”, gas pedals for each lane & reaction times with e/t’s posted.. It brought the “kid” back in all of us !!! to say the least.

Here are a couple of Pics from the Event:

        

The next Event will be the “ Summer Nationals “ sometime in June or July.  Stay posted to the Club’s website for more “info”. CONGRATS to all the members who made this event another success !!!

That was COOL !! Regards & keep the shiny side up !!  - Jim Kennedy ( Prez & Event Co-ord) Edmonton & Area 567 Club

President’s Message

Hello folks.  Well, we are now into to Fall - we look forward to another fun filled summer of Car Shows, cruising and generally having fun.

567 Club Membership Renewals Are Due

The Edmonton 567 Club Membership dues are once again up for renewal effective January 1st of each year.  Yearly dues are still $20 per Year.  Please ensure that you pay your dues promptly so that we don’t have to chase you for them.

Any members that have not paid their dues by February 1st will forfeit their membership and be removed from any Club Notifications, so please pay your dues as soon as you can please.  Dues can be paid at the Monthly Club meeting or mail your check in to the Edmonton 567 Club, care of Don Cornish at his new address Site 19, Box 0, RR1 Edmonton Alberta, T6H 4N6  (NOTE: Don has moved from Millet)

Edmonton 567 Club MEMBERSHIP FORM

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 Mail to the Edmonton 567 Club, care of Don Cornish at his new address Site 19, Box 0, RR1 Edmonton Alberta, T6H 4N6  (NOTE: Don has moved from Millet)

Upcoming Edmonton 567 Club Meeting Schedule

EDMONTON 567 CLUB MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH @ 7:00 PM

AT WEST EDMONTON TRUCK LAND  - GARDEN CENTER COURTYARD (THROUGH THE RESTAURANT) 170th STREET AND 118th AVENUE

  • Wednesday October 5th 2011 - Edmonton 567 Monthly Meeting – Regular Monthly meeting.

  • Wednesday November 2nd 2011 - Edmonton 567 Monthly Meeting – Regular Monthly meeting.

  • Wednesday December 7th  2011 - Edmonton 567 Monthly Meeting – Xmas Members Dinner instead of a Regular Monthly meeting.

  • Wednesday January 4th 2012 - Edmonton 567 Monthly Meeting – Regular Monthly meeting.

  • Wednesday February 1st 2012 - Edmonton 567 Monthly Meeting – Regular Monthly meeting.

  • Wednesday March 7th 2012 - Edmonton 567 Monthly Meeting – Regular Monthly meeting.

  • Wednesday April 4th 2012 - Edmonton 567 Monthly Meeting – Regular Monthly meeting.

  • Wednesday May 2nd 2012 - Edmonton 567 Monthly Meeting – Regular Monthly meeting.

  • Wednesday June 5th 2012 - Edmonton 567 Monthly Meeting – Regular Monthly meeting.

  • Wednesday July 4th 2012 - Edmonton 567 Monthly Meeting – Regular Monthly meeting.

  • Wednesday August 1st 2012 - Edmonton 567 Monthly Meeting – Regular Monthly meeting.

  • Saturday August 25th 2012 - Tentative Date - Edmonton 567 Club 11th Annual Show and Shine - Northgate Centre Mall 

  • Wednesday September 5th  2012 - Edmonton 567 Monthly Meeting – Regular Monthly meeting.

  • Wednesday October 3rd 2012 - Edmonton 567 Monthly Meeting – Regular Monthly meeting.

Stay tuned for more information on Edmonton 567 Club events. Regards, Bill.
______________________________________
Bill Werkman
Club Member, Webmaster, President 2003-April 2009,
 Edmonton 567 Club
http://www.edmonton567club.com
Member # 001
780-457-3700
Edmonton, Alberta - Canada
Email:  bill.werkman@edmonton567club.com

Sections of our site:

Well this is the homepage. It has a brief description of the club and also brief descriptions on the links that are found on our site. It has our e-mail address of the club if you need any information or would like to give us some input on our site.

Now this is a link that you have got to see. It explains the history of the 3 cars in which our club has fallen in love with. It will examine the details and plans that Chevy originally had for all 3 cars and what plans they had for years to come. It has links to sites that will give a bit more history then you might need to know but it is still pretty neat to check out.

Now here you will find information on upcoming events and meeting information. Most of our club information can found under this link and if more information is needed our club e-mail address can be found on our home page

This site will show pictures of our members cars and also pictures of past events. It will have information on each car that is on this page. Pictures of the restoration processes of some of the club cars can also be found on this page.

This site will take you back in time to the many other things that where popular in the 50's other then the cars. The music, TV, and the many well known collectibles. So go ahead and explore the nifty fifties.

Like any other site this page has all our club links that are sorted out by topic and lots of them are very interesting and hold lots of information that could be useful in the future.

Contacts:

You can contact our club by e-mail:

postmaster@edmonton567club.com

 

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