FLASH! Update from the Annual Meet in Edmonton, AB EDSEL OWNERS CLUB, INC. 40th Annual Convention 2008 Edmonton, Alberta submitted by Carolyn Fakeley
We had 23 Edsels registered (plus almost 40 additional for Saturday 8/1 only) and 61 people at the banquet. I do believe all had a good time. We certainly kept everyone busy. Wednesday evening we had Edsels that cruised to A&W in a bit of rain. From there, we went to a local mall where a Miniature Railway display was set up. The detail in this is unbelievable. They opened just for us that night. About 20 people attended. On Thursday, we all boarded a bus and spent the day at Fort Edmonton Park. This is like going back in time - much older than the Edsel. A very nicely displayed, well kept park. Thursday evening we had a BBQ and a sock hop in the parking lot with the Edsels. We had a DJ who played whatever music we wanted. Dancing on the pavement was a challenge but we had someone dancing for every song he played. Friday was the Parts Auction - not alot of parts. Auction was over in an hour. Friday evening we had Game Show Mania - based on Jeopardy - complete with digital scoring. It was alot of fun. The audience was able to help the players so it kept everyone involved. We then went into the Funny Money Auction. You buy $ 100.00 funny money for $ 5.00 real money and bid and buy with the funny money. It gets to be a lot of fun especially when you get a couple people wanting (well sometimes just because) the same item. Brad Fakeley decided he was buying one item and when the time came, he just left his arm up until everyone else gave up and left him to buy. We raised $ 860.00 for the EOC bank account in a couple hours. Saturday was meeting day with the Awards Banquet in the evening. Rodney Dangerfield showed up to entertain us for about 30 minutes. Every one got to home with their awards and lots of give aways and raffle prizes. Pictures from the local paper Awards: Best Canadian Built Edsel: Alberta Steve Jones 1959 Black & Red 4 door sedan
Best American Built Edsel: Wyoming Duane & Joyce Carpenter 1959 Red & White Corsair
Best of Show & Ford Traveling Trophy: Wyoming Duane & Joyce Carpenter 1959 Red & White Corsair
Hazel Ford Award: Lorraine Oracheski
Gold Key: Jim Cross
Founders: Michael Cowels & Robert Ecton
Award to Dave Sinclair for attending all 40 conventions
People’s Choice: Alberta Brad Fakeley 1959 Limo
President’s Choice: Sask. Terry & Barb Bender 1958 Bermuda Wagon
Hard Luck: Saks. Roy Dietz 1958 Took motor out in route
Long Distance: B.C. Guy Weatherbee 1958 Pacer
1958 Bronze: Idaho Wendell Essley Pacer Convertible Alberta Dennis & Denise Druar Pacer 2 door hardtop
Silver: Washington Ray & Jeannine Phipps Pacer 2 door hardtop Alberta Alfred & Lorraine Oracheski Ranger2door hardtopWyoming Don & Joanne Carpenter Pacer Convertible
Gold: Sask. Terry & Barb Bender Bermuda Wagon
1959 Bronze: Alberta Dennis & Denise Druar Corsair 4 door hardtop Alberta Steve Jones 4 door sedan Alberta Walter & Diane Erion 2 door hardtop
Silver: Alberta Steve Jones Corsair 4 door sedan Alberta Barb & Francis Carlson Ranger 4 door sedan Alberta Harry Zayac Corsair 2 door hardtop Alberta Robert & Marie Zayac 4 door sedan
Gold: Minnesota Ray Schmit Corsair Convertible
1960 Bronze: Alberta Dennis & Denise Druar Ranger Convertible
Silver: Alberta Brad Fakeley Ranger Convertible
Gold: Alberta Gary & Carolyn Fakeley Ranger 4 door sedan
Modified: Bronze: Alberta Brad Fakeley 1959 Ambulance
Silver: Alberta Brad Fakeley 1959 Limo
Models: California Michael Dowels Best Authentic Collection Alberta Brad Fakeley Best Display
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