Ohio Valley Austin Healey Club
Serving Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
Monthly Meetings
Meetings are the 2nd Monday of the Month unless indicated - 7:00 PM
Family, friends and guests are always welcome!
January 2025: No Meeting
February 2025: Jacobs
March 2025: Wallace's
April 2025: Lindauer's
May 2025: Conclave No meeting
June 2025: Campbell's
July 2025: Cox's
August 2025: Wolfer's
September 2025: Grabow
October 2025: Parrot's Bonfire
November 2025: Slater's
December 2025: Christmas
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Video of Grace - Drive away Cancer Take a look it is great!
Tid-Bits
How does your gasoline rate ?
The Golden Age of British Sport Cars
Green BJ8 in " Every one wants to rule the world "
Like Blackberrys, Cobbler ? Come out to Pratt's Berry Farm and get fresh Berries of all types !
PHOTOS of Conclave - Https://Dropevent.com/Conclave2019
Bellefontaine Hill Climb revival
PHOTOS at www.jlofoto.net
September 24 ...............................................................................Romeo and Juliettes Lunch 1:00 Miamiville Trailyard
368 Center Street, Miamiville , Ohio
September 14 ............................................................................................ British Car Day , Cincinnati ( Village Green Park )
9 am to 4 301 Wessle Dr. Fairfield , Ohio
Crystal River manatee Tour
at Conclave 2023
July OVAHC Meeting Minutes
July 2025 OVAHC Meeting Minutes
Twenty-nine members attended the monthly meeting on Saturday, July 12 at the Cox home near Batavia, OH on a hot and sunny afternoon. Yes it HAD to storm and rain just when we thought we could sit outside for the 2PM meeting. President Scott Brown did call the meeting to order INSIDE about 2:30 PM and he recognized our special guests for our fiftieth OVAHC anniversary. They were Richard Williams, Clay Kuhnell, Nancy and John Cusick, and Chuck Law. Founding Father Tim Sisson was present too after rejoining the OVAHC last month. Welcome back! A total of 34 Healey lovers were in attendance.
Scott called for Richard Williams to talk about the Healey he drove today. Richard saw a shiny red sports car driving around his neighborhood when he was 14 or 15 years old and fell in love with the distinctive sound. Fast forward to when he was in the U.S. service and he heard that rumble again and went out bought his first (and only) for $499. It was a worn out beach car used for hauling surfboards to the Pacific. Long, interesting, meticulous, dedicated, authentic, historic story shortened, he completely restored the car and drove it here today!
Scott next called on founding father, Tim Sisson. Tim said he got his first Healey BN6 in 1968 and still has it. He drove it every day but first had to repossess it from his brother who borrowed the $600 from Tim to buy it, and never repaid him. When it needed work and quit running, it became Tim’s. He restored it and after Ken Kreuter saw Tim driving it around Western Hills, they met, talked, and formed the Ohio Valley Austin- Healey Club. Tim brought photos to share.
Next Scott asked for a moment of silence for those dearly departed from the past fifty years, and especially those from 2025
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………………………… He thanked Charleen and Jerry for hosting. (applause) June minutes were approved as published in the July Newsleak.
President Scott, Vice President John Wallace, Secretary Dale, and Newsleak Editor Mary Ann had no report. Historian John Parrott was away.
Membership Rosalee Campbell thanked those former members for attending and offered a special invitation to them to rejoin us for only $20 per year as “local only” members. We would provide you the Newsleak so you can stay on top of all the latest goings on with the OVAHC. Printed application forms were available for anyone interested. Contact her or visit the web site for details on how re-enter the OVAHC fold.
Treasurer Cindy reported that since the June 28 meeting at the Campbell house we had no credits. Debit of $75 for July meeting hosts. Current balance is good. Tech team balance is $1793. Cindy has OVAHC business cards with our logo and web site address for the taking.
Scott mentioned the upcoming activities. Wednesday July 16 ROMEO lunch at Ludlow-Bromley Yacht Club, Wednesday July 23 Juliettes lunch at Ruth's Parkside Cafe, Saturday July 26 OVAHC drivers’ training session, Saturday August 2 for the Dayton British Car Day show. Saturday August 23 for the Bellefountain Hill Climb event (ask Jake for more info), Thursday August 28 for a trip to the Mansfield Ohio correctional Institute where Shawshank Redemption was filmed with the MINI Club and Miata Club invited too. (see Dale for more info) September 14 is the BCCGC British Car Day in Fairfield. Mid America Classic in Hocking Hills September 14 – 17, SouthEastern Classic in Franklin TN September 18-21. October 11 Kurt’s fall driving tour. Make plans to get out and about with us, please?
Jeff Porada reported about the Sunday, July 6 ice-cream run coinciding with the AHCA request to promote our Healey cars across the USA and Canada. Nancy Bacon organized a drive to about eight different ice cream shops.
Tech Director Tim reported on the last session on two sessions. Bernie Grabow had a Tuesday 7/1 session for Henry the 8th and Jerry Cox needed some help with his MGB engine repairs on Wednesday, July 9. Contact Tim to join in, or to schedule a tech session.
Business Manager/Delegate Jake said Joan Jackson and family is willing to allow Skip’s little British cars to go to a new home. If the club can assist in the sale or give advice concerning the values, she would appreciate it.
Web Administrator Don said the web site is alive and well. He posted the next ROMEO and Juliettes luncheons to include directions and menus.
Old business: Scott reported that the 2026 Mid America Classic is our turn to host. He notified AHCA of our dates June 7-10, 2026 so they do not conflict with any national events.
New business: The winner of the total Split-the-Pot drawing received $88 and $87 to the Club. Mary Ann Grabow was the lucky one! Especially lucky since she had lost her tickets and Cindy and Rosalee found them for her just in time.
The next meeting will be Saturday, August 16 at the Donna and Chris Wolfer home in Alexandria, KY. President Scott thanked Charleen and Jerry for hosting. (applause) After he adjourned the meeting, we went back to snacking, socializing, and we cut the wonderful 50th anniversary cake which Megan Grabow baked just for this occasion. And the cookies were delicious, too!
Submitted by Secretary Dale
September 20 .............................................................................. Meeting at Ben Grabow's kick tires 1:00 meeting 2:00
503 Fairway Lane, Cincinnati
( Details and Map in Newsleak )
October 11 ................................................................................... Autumn Classic Driving Tour
September 14 - 17 ................. September RoundUp ......................... 2025 Mid America Classic at Hocking Hills State Park
September 14-17 .................................................................................................. Mid America Classic at Hocking Hills
December 10 .................................................................................. Christmas at Grove Park
