REGIONAL NEWS and REGIONAL COORDINATORS
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Active Regional Coordinators Needed!
Do you have the interest and enthusiasm to be a regional representative for ROA? If your area is not represented here, we need your help. As a RC you would be expected to keep local members advised of local activities and host at least one exclusive ROA event a year, such as a picnic or tour. The ROA will support you with updated members lists, mailing labels and pay for postage. The RC program is vital to ROA, lets keep it alive. For more information contact Ray Knott #1 at
. Click here to view details on our Regional Coordinator Program.
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AUSTRALIA
Click here to read the May 2024 issue of the informative Australian version of the Riview with stories on local Rivieras and much more. (PDF 2.8 MB).
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Melbourne Australia
Tom Kunek, Coordinator
March 27, 2022, Sunday, It was a fantastic 27-degree day (80F) and sunny in which we enjoyed our Riviera display and lunch together. We had 22 Rivieras and 55 people who gathered at James Currie’s factory in Lilydale.
Since it was a Sunday and other businesses were closed there was plenty of open parking in front of his factory. First generation Rivieras were lined up on one side and the later models across from them. We had one member from Griffith NSW and another from Bendigo Northern Victoria.
For lunch there was plenty of room inside the factory to get out of the sun and sit and relax.
James is currently in the deep end of a full resto of a 1966 GS Riviera and it’s also where he stores his 1966 Resto-mod Riviera.
A 1995 owned by John Offer, the most recent import attracted a lot of attention. As the newest model in the country, it was the first eighth generation Riviera many have seen up close.
A big shout out to James Currie to offer his “Riviera Factory” and providing the food and drink for the lucky folks who attended.
New South Wales
Tony Gentilcore, Coordinator
March 27, 2022, Sunday. We were invited to join with other ROA members at the Shannon’s Show & Shine at the Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival. Unfortunately, it rained heavily here and only four Rivieras showed up. (PHOTOS Tony 1 &2)
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Europe
Trond Rane # 9056
Kongshavn, Norway
0047 4121 1572
tr-sverr@online.no
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CENTRAL FLORIDA
Bob Wannall ROA# 3069
1101 SE 56th Court
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 690-7729
bobwannall@gmail.com
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March 2, 2024, Saturday. A soggy weather forecast slowed our Central Florida Region gathering at the 10th Annual Habitat for Humanity Strawberry Festival and Car Show, but we had a fine time and the rain held off until the show ended, and we were enroute to dry garages. The event earned enough to build a Habitat house. Pictured here, left to right, Joyce and Gil Volling, Charles Couture, and Bob Wannall. Not pictured: Jay Mesquita and Debbie Riecks.
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Georgia
Keith Felderman # 9918
Johns Creek, GA
770-235-0406
kfelderman@comcast.net
MICHIGAN WEST
Steve Playter # 4955
Grand Rapids, MI
616-456-7833
michiganchapterroa@gmail.com
Several events in our area that you should consider are August 9-12 at Coopersville, Flint’s “Back to the Bricks” on August 19th and Frankenmuth's Auto Fest , Sept. 8-10th. For additional information contact me at lplayter@yahoo.com.
MID-WEST
Kevin Kauppi, Coordinator
August 18, 2024, Sunday 10am-2 pm, 3rd Annual ROA Regional. Hosted by Woody Buick GMC of Gurnee, IL. 5589 Northridge Dr. No registration fee, DJ cruising music, and food vendor. Rain date August 25. Awards for Best of Show and Buick/GMC Dealers Choice.
For information contact: Kevin Kauppi, 224-623-1297, kevinkauppi13@aol.com, or Len Woelfel, 630-675-3640, len.woelfel@gmail.com
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Second Annual ROA Midwest Regional
Click here for the recap (PDF 2MB) |
1st Annual
ROA Midwest Regional
Co-Hosted by Kevin Kauppi and Len Woelfel
On August 14, 2022, ROA members gathered from 10am—2pm at Anthony Buicks in Gurnee IL for the first ROA Midwest Regional. Members brought a total of 32 Rivieras ranging from 1963-99. Of those twenty different years were on display. The location was made possible by Anthony Buicks, who opened their front lot on a Sunday to host this initial event. Although it was cloudy and misty at times the weather was a comfortable 70 degrees.
Peer judging was held, and all three awards went to 1965 Gran Sports owned by long time ROA members. John Schlater #5861 won Best of Show, Dan Cooper #47, took second place and Paul Cox #3036 received the Anthony Buick Dealer's Choice Award. Vendor Grub-n-Go provided refreshments and DJ Rudy K played car cruising music.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Jose Delgadillo
I’m interested in organizing ROA activities for members in Northern California. Until we get more specific plans we could meet at various Cars and Coffee events, listed below that are held regularly in the South Bay area. I’m going to attend these events with my ‘97 Sandstone Beige Riviera. I’ll be wearing my ROA ball cap. I hope to see fellow members at each event, either with or without their Rivs. If interested contact Jose Delgadillo #4357 at rivguy@att.net
Ronnie’s Morning Get Together every 2nd. Saturday 7-11 am. Starbucks parking lot at
1815 Hillsdale Ave. San Jose.
Peninsula Cars and Coffee every 2nd. Sunday 7-10 am.
Breaker’s Cafe 270 Woodside Rd. Redwood City.
Exotic Cars and Coffee every 3rd. Sunday 8-11 am. Hobby Lobby, 990 Cochrane Plaza, Morgan Hill.
NORTH CAROLINA
Randall D. Crain #5360
2493 Banner Whitehead Rd.
Sophia, NC 27350
(336) 431-3854
ROA5360@aol.com
September 30, 2023, Saturday, 10am- 4 pm, The Seventeenth Annual “Rivieras at the Park” will be held at Creekside Park in Archdale. Lunch is served between 12pm – 1 pm, but you can join us anytime to meet and socialize with fellow ROA members. No need to bring anything except yourself, family and hopefully your Riviera.
Additional details and directions to the park are on the attached link. We need to know how many will attend so we can prepare for the lunch. So please respond to 336-431-3854 or roa5360@aol.com. Click here to view flyer.
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NYC METRO
Darrell Ingold #1237
8 Gerald Drive
Holbrook, NY 11741
631-220-3239
ingolddj@optonline.net
SOUTH AFRICA
Chris Palk ROA#10373
PO Box 1333
Krugersdorp 1740 South Africa
2711-660-1322 (office)
2782-808-3360 (cell)
c_palk@uskonet.com
Click here for a copy of the Buick Nut published by the Buick Club of South Africa (PDF 4MB).
Chris and Helen Palk
NORTH TEXAS
Winston McCollum #13242
Sherman, TX
972-762-8391
gtohurstjudge@gmail.com
HOUSTON
Mike Glaz #9241
Humble, TX
281-841-3163
mbglaz@gmail.com
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May 6, 2023, ROA Members in Southeastern Texas meet with other Buick owners at the Hampton Inn in Conroe, for a garage tour and lunch. At our first stop we saw Bill Prince’s ‘72, modified slightly to resemble Silver Arrow III pictured next to my 1982 Convertible. Behind the ’72 but not visible was a 1935 Coupe. At the next stop we saw a 1964 Wildcat, and a few other cars. After a delicious BBQ lunch, we continued to Paul Gomberg's garage, to see his collection of two early 90's Riviera's, and his many Reatta's. Anyone who attended Branson last year might remember seeing Paul's newly purchased white 1990 coupe. The bronze is a new addition. Thanks to everyone who opened their garages, and gave of their time, and especially to those on the tour. It was a fun day seeing all the many cars.
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Other Interesting Events
GS Nationals
Bowling Green, KY
May 15-18, 2024, GS Nationals, www.buickGSCA.org
BCA National Meet
Strongsville, OH
July 10-13, 2024. The Buick Club of America celebrate their 51st National meet in northern Ohio. For additional information visit www.2024bcanational.org. For questions contact them at buicknationals@verizon.net or 214-354-1348.
| Have you contacted your Regional coordinator recently? Now is a good time! They may need help or encouragement to get local activities planned. |
