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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.
ROA Victorian Regional Meet
Tom Kunek, Victorian Regional Coordinator
Australian ROA National Meet
March 26-29, 2026. The Australian ROA National meet will be held in Moama NSW. Lodging is at the Meninya Palms. Click here for a registration (PDF 151KB) and update (PDF 103KB).
Australia Event Recap
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)
CENTRAL FLORIDA Bob Wannall ROA# 3069
1101 SE 56th Court
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 690-7729 bobwannall@gmail.com
Feb 21, 2026 Saturday, 9am – 3pm, 16th Annual George Albright Car Show, at the Marion County government complex, 503 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala. $15 pre-registration or $20 at the gate. 25 trophies. kids bounce house, food trucks, crafts and vendors. Pre-register at https://937kcountry.com/events/marion-county-tax-collector-16th-annual-charity-car-show/. We’ll gather our Rivieras nearby and drive in together and please let me know you’re coming.
March 7, 2025, Saturday,9am – 5pm. Habitat for Humanity’s 12th Annual Strawberry Festival and ‘Car Show, at the Marion County office complex . This is also a fun show, lots to see and do, music, vendors, plus strawberry shortcake! We’ve been participating as a ROA group for some years, and it’s always a great time. Again, we’ll gather our Rivieras and drive in together. $20 for one car, $35 for two cars, register at https://habitatocala.org/strawberry//and please let me know you’re coming.
Central Florida Event Recap
March 1, 2025—ROA members met at the Habitat for Humanity Strawberry Festival and Car Show in Ocala.
The day was marked by clear, blue skies, 70-degree temperatures and a refreshing light breeze, and we had a small but mighty turnout for the annual Strawberry Festival and Car Show.
Although several members had to cancel just before the event, on hand were Gary Bibb with1972 boattail, guest Hayden Sands with his 1964 featuring a very nice custom interior, guest Ron Snyder driving Bob Wannall’s 1982 convertible, Charles Courture with his 1999 Silver Arrow, which took first place in his division at last year’s ROA National Meet, and Bob Wannall in his 1964.
Left to right: Gary Bibb, Hayden Sands, Ron Snyder, Charles Courture, and Bob Wannall.
The event attracts thousands of festival-goers, so our Rivieras garnered plenty of attention and admiration. We agreed it was an outstanding event, and we’ll be back next year.
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.
Colorado
Deborah Hokanson, our Office Manager has expressed interest in organizing events for local members. She has plenty of experience planning events and willing to plan local gatherings. Deborah can be reached at office@rivowners.org
Delaware Valley, PA
Rob Stadnicki #18066
Havertown, PA
484-620-0800
robjstad@gmail.com
We are happy to announce a new Regional Coordinator in SE Pennsylvania and the opportunity to gather at several local activities. If interested in more information or if you plan to attend any of these events contact Rob
either by phone or email.
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.
NORTH CAROLINA Randall D. Crain #5360
2493 Banner Whitehead Rd.
Sophia, NC 27350
(336) 431-3854 ROA5360@aol.com
North Carolina Event Recap
NYC METRO Darrell Ingold #1237
8 Gerald Drive
Holbrook, NY 11741
631-220-3239 ingolddj@optonline.net
NYC Event Recap
Long Island Buick Show On May 25, 2025, Members of the ROA joined with the local BCA chapter at the All Buick/Opel show in Wantagh, Long Island. A total of 85 cars were displayed on this the chapter’s 50th Anniversary. Ten of which were Rivieras. Music by DJ Anthony Gatta, #317. Click here to view the full details (PDF 2MB).
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
October 5, 2024, Saturday, 12 pm—4 pm, ten members gathered for the 18th Annual “Rivieras at the Park” at Creekside Park in Archdale. The Rivieras in attendance included four generations including a 1967 GS, 1972, 1989, 1993 and a 1999 Silver Anniversary. Members enjoyed conversations, technical information and a delicious lunch was included.
Other Interesting Events
GS Nationals
April 29-May 2, 2026
Beech Bend Raceway
Bowling Green, KY www.gsnationals.com
BCA Nationals
August 19-22, 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Albany, NY. unybca.com
Have you contacted your Regional coordinator recently? Now is a good time! They may need help or encouragement to get local activities planned.
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