CAR CLUBS
GIUSEPPE CASTRUCCI
Classy As spring fast approaches,
we all look to our garages and begin the loving task of getting our special cars in tiptop shape, ready to enjoy another fun- fi lled summer with fellow car club members. I travelled the highways of
Ottawa recently and ended up in Iroquois, a lovely little town along the St. Lawrence, where I sat down with my good friend, Henry Swank, and the newly “reborn” Golden Gears Car Club Inc. A number of members
were there to greet me. We met in Henry’s garage, surrounded by cars and good chatter. Since Golden Gears is a
“re-born” club, when did it start? One member, Robbie,
provided me with a brief history. “The Golden Gears began
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in 1963 and ran up to 1969,” he said. “It was all about power and speed. The boys would drag race in Toronto, Desoronto, Napierville − pretty much anywhere they could fi nd a good patch of asphalt. It was all muscle cars, and this
comeback
brief life began and ended with that era. It was fun, and the memories live on in today’s car club.” Henry hosted a meeting in February, 2012; and along with “Chick” and a few of the guys, they were able to attract 21 people to that fi rst meeting. The love of the hobby and
the enthusiasm of the members have driven this club a long way in a short time. They structured the club along the same lines as the Lions club. They created by-laws and came up with a constitution. It’s all about working as a team not as an individual; and the structure in place allows them to achieve amazing things in short order. The club welcomes
everyone who is a car or truck fan. Another member, Stephan, said they even welcome “the mopar guys − just come out and share the passion.” This active group gets
together at monthly dinner meetings to encourage couples to come out. Sunday drives, a Christmas party, barbecues and picnics are the activities that
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