The meet has been competed. We had over 85 registrations and 96 at the banquet. The following are pictures from Bill Gordon, Mike Johnson, Johnny Pearce, and Jason Reeves. I will add more as I receive them.  Send your favorites to texascushmaneditor@gmail.com.

The Full Story of the Meet will be in the Fall issue of the magazine.

Love Civic Center, Paris, TX

B & B Motorsports were there as a vendor. We also had Haskell County Scooters,  Kenneth Whitehead, and Arcadia Cushman , Steve Lorenz. Other tables were occupied by Ginger Freeze, Tommy and Debi Goode,  and Jim Harris. There was also an area of scooters for sale by members.

Out on the rides, the scooters were enjoyed and safely arrived at the destinations.

Thanks to Richard Kesselus for his work on choosing the roads and places to go.

Anderson Peanut Rounders factory was amazing.

The Highlander Honeys were signing up new members and had a luncheon “ride” arranged for the ladies (and 2 gentlemen) who spent time in downtown Paris after a lunch at Perry’s.

Johnny Pearce showing his trophy. The special trophy brought out a record number

of entries into the show scooters.

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This year’s Founder’s Award went to Gene Sargent. Gene has been a wonderful asset to the club. Congratulations!

James Press handed the gavel to Brent Landry at the end of the banquet. Brent will have some big shoes to fill. James was an organized and forward thinking leader.

Our club has a very high number of Veterans. We honored these men and women at the banquet.

Brent Landry presented Les Turner the Veteran of the Year award.

Jim and Jill Wadlow received the “Sweethearts of the Year” award.

Ginger Freeze thanked the club for the Baked Goods Auction and the monies given to her personal cause: American Cancer Society.

Belinda Beck presented certificates to the winners of the games.

Ben Sargent presented the Show scooter awards.

Steve Abbitt – Third Place Restored Eagle (Cast Iron) Class 2

Ron Westendorf – Second Place Restored Eagle (Cast Iron) Class 2

Farris Baughman – First Place Restored Eagle (Cast Iron) Class 2

Jerry Krenek – First Place Restored Step-thru Class 6

Don Sanders First Place Custom Class Cushman Powered Class 7

David Pickett First Place Modified Class Non-Cushman Powered Class 8

Raymond Love First Place Senior Class

Tony Farley Paul Covert High Point Scooter

David Pickett People’s Choice

Our Paris Tourism Director, Becky Semple.

Old News:
I am attaching the 2016 State Registration form here. It will be in PDF form so you can print it. 2016 CUSHMAN STATE FORM website. I will be leaving Lamesa on October 15 so please allow time for the mail to get to me.

ON-SITE RV INFORMATION FOR PARIS MEET 2016

Love Civic Center has 45 RV Spaces on site with water and electrical. There are no individual sewer hookups, but there is a dump station on premises.

• 37 ea.– 30 Amp RV Spaces with water and electrical
• 8 ea. – 50 Amp RV Spaces with water and electrical
• All 45 spaces are in a single line at the rear of the main parking lot, in front of the civic center entrance.
• The 50 amp spaces are in the center of the single row.
• Cost is $35.00 per night, all spaces
• Payment shall be made to the Love Civic Center Staff when your location is determined.

The earliest we can arrive is Monday, October 16th, 2016. Spaces will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Contact our Wagon Master when you arrive—Ben Sargent, cell no. 325-234-5963. He will assist you in locating your space.

SHOW SCOOTER CLASSES

Listed below are the Show Scooter Classes and a short definition where noted.

1. Original unrestored Cushman – A scooter that is as it left the factory, with expected wear and tear. One that has not been restored or repainted. The standard score sheet will be used for judging.
2. Restored Eagle (Cast Iron)
3. Restored OMC Eagle
4. Restored Trailster
5. Restored Three Wheeler
6. Restored Step-thru Cushman
7. Custom Class – Cushman Powered,voted on by members
8. Modified Class –Non Cushman Powered, voted on by members

Any scooter entered in the Custom or Modified Class must have a Cushman manufactured frame and at least three of the following from the Cushman Parts List.

                                                            Cushman Parts List

1. Rear fender or cover
2.    Front fender or cover
3. Gas tank
4. Wheels or Hub
5.      Handlebars or steering wheel
6. Front fork
7. Senior Class – Cushman prior first place scooter.

Paul Covert High Point Scooter – The scooter from above that scores the highest points on the Judges Score Sheets. Named in memory of Paul Covert for his contributions to the Texas Cushman Club as a friend, parts supplier, and restorer.

People’s Choice – Voted on by members of their favorite show scooter.

100 YEAR CLUB RIDE 2016

As a reminder to all Cushman club members, we will be doing the 100 Year Club ride again this year at the state meet. For those who are not familiar with the 100 Year Club, you too can be a member IF:

1. You have a 100 percent Cushman scooter, i.e., no Mikuni carbs, no non-Cushman engines, no custom frames, lights, etc. Only those items that came from Cushman Motor Works, or were Cushman accessories available when the scooters were in production. Only one exception: you may have updated tires and rims for safety reasons.
2. Your age, plus your scooter’s age is equal to, or greater than, 100 years.
3. You register and pay your $7.00 registration fee at the meet (pays for patches & trophies).

We will all line up according to your combined age, and do a short ride around town to show off our true vintage scooters. You receive a patch and get a chance to win trophies “Unrestored Best of Show”, “Restored Best of Show” and/or “Highest Combined Years”.

James Press

Texas Cushman Club

Member No. 1545

DRAWINGS

This year we will again have a 50/50 Cash Give Away drawing. The drawing will be at the Awards Banquet on Saturday night. You need to be present to win. The Silent Auction will be held again with the donation of your items. When you purchase your tickets place your tickets in the container of the items that you would like to win, which will be located in front of the item. The drawing for the winner of each item will be at the Awards Banquet on Saturday night. This fundraiser was extremely successful last year thanks to member participation and we hope it continues to be. So start thinking now of what you can make and bring to donate for this event!

Highlander Honey Ride and Luncheon

The Highlander Honeys will again have a ride and luncheon for all of the ladies at the State Meet. Saturday, we will leave the Display Building at 12:15. We will have Highlander Honey registration forms for any ladies who are not a member. The yearly dues for the Highlander Honeys Club is $2.00 per year. You do not have to ride a scooter to be a member of the group. We will have a car caravan for non-riders. We want to invite all ladies to come out and join in the fun. As in the past door prize donations for the luncheon are welcomed, but not required.

This is how the t-shirt looks on the back for 2016 State Meet.

   2016 Patch Design

Get your calendars marked to save the date for the 34th Texas Cushman State Meet.
Paris, Texas
October 19-22, 2016