About our Club

The 2009 car show pictures are here for your viewing pleasure!

A little history about our club:

· This club was formed in 1985 with the first annual show in 1986.

· We started out with just a handful of members and now have approximately 80 memberhips (160 members).

· In May, 2005, Culvers of Antigo invited our club for a monthly car show on the last Thursday of the month between April and September – all car enthusiasts are encouraged to come, member or not!

· We are one of the few car clubs that print out the window cards for each show participant, been doing this since 2006 - it did not run smoothly the first year, but is running smoothly now, with no more than 5 people waiting at any one time!

Reaching out:

	Every year our club sponsors one graduating student wishing to pursue an automotive career with a $500 scholarship.
	Every year, the local nursing home puts on a Halloween event for children – our club donates $250 for this event.
	The Glue Crew has been coming to our show for the last few years and expanding the model car contest portion of our show. In appreciation, the club has donated monies to their group.
	The Aquatic Center has been hosting a fundraiser event the last few years, of which our club has contributed $300 per year.
	Our club has donated money plus auction items numerous times for different cancer benefits.
	Restoration of the 440 steam engine - $500 donation.
	Local food pantry food donations.
	For several years, we have donated $200 to the Langlade County Health Care Developmentally Disabled program to help keep their bowling program going. We also donate a pizza party in appreciation for filling our goody bags each year.
	Relay for Life donations and participation.
	Donations to the local Boys and Girls Club yearly.
	Helped with the building of the Habitat for Humanity homes in Antigo since 2008..
	Highway Clean-up three times on year on Hwy. 45 between Hwy D & 47

Fun Times:

	The last three years, we have had one “fun day” in the spring – a time to create new friendships and strengthen old ones.
	Annual Christmas party held the third Saturday in January.
	Participating in the local parades, i.e., July 4^th and Christmas parades.
	In 2005, a member put together a scavenger hunt for Halloween and we have had one every fall since!
	Campfires after the 4^th of July parade, and our show – a nice time to relax and reflect.
	Cruise as a group to some car shows.

Dues are $20 yearly, with payment for each calendar year due by March 1st. Meetings are held once a month on the second Monday in the months of February thru November. Club newsletters are sent out after each meeting. Members are encouraged to donate eight hours per year – in appreciation, members will receive a t-shirt and car show calendar.

1985 - The Badgerland Classics & Customs Car Club was formed latter part of 1985.

August 24, 1986 - First annual car show

2002 - Went digital! This was for the mailing out of flyers annually, recordkeeping, and forms.

November, 2002 - Our first Secretary/Treasurer, Marilyn, was finally given the opportunity to resign but still remains active with the club. Many thanks for her years of service!

September 22, 2002 - First annual car show held in conjunction with Lake of the Torches Resort Casino in Lac du Flambeau.

2003 - First annual calendar made up featuring members cars and listed many car shows throughout Wisconsin,

November, 2003 - Dale Quirk, founding member and former President, was tragically killed in an auto/deer accident. The 2004 t-shirt, dash plaques, and flyer design are in his memory. Annually, his children pick out a vehicle in memory of their father and a memorial trophy is presented to the owner.

May, 2005 - Car shows held at Culver's of Antigo on the last Thursday of summer months began. Annual car show at North Star Casino in Bowler began.

August, 2005 - Had computers in registration - printed out professional looking cards. In 2006, we still only had two computers in registration. We have increased the number of computers to four and have received many compliments on the speed and efficiency when registering participants cars, as well as the appearance of the window cards.

May, 2008 - Helped with the construction of the Habitat for Humanity house, which has become a yearly project.