Next Meeting
The next club meeting will be on Tuesday, November 18th, at Denny’s on Denali and Benson at 6:30 p.m.

"Nugget the Sun Bug"
The club is restoring a '74 Sun Bug as a fund raiser for the American Diabetes Association Check out the photos on our forum.

Past News & Events

Poker Run - August 2008
We had a good turnout for the poker run, and it seemed like everyone had a good time. Click here to see a YouTube video!

On hand were:
Craig Clayton (in his newly acquired 67...maiden voyage and all went well!), Jim and Lorraine Miller in Mr. Bug, Phil and Nicole Morris in her ’60, Vivien and Neil Noll in her ’68, Pat Haugh in the Bugster, Paul Hendrickson in his Solara, Chris and Melonie Blankenship in his Thing, Steve Robertson in his hot rod ’67, Andrew Cunningham in his single cab, Sarah Hotchkiss in her new Smart Car (her ‘vert is in the shop), Eddie Hoecher in his camper, and me in Clayton. Kevin Arseneau joined us at Pat’s in his camper project (ah, the smell of fresh paint!)

I won the best poker hand (3-8s) and picked up a nice corkscrew and bottle-stopper donated by Morrison (Thanks, Red!). Craig Clayton took second (2-Q’s), Sarah Hotchkiss third (2- J’s), and Chris Blankenship fourth (2-10’s).

Special thanks to Pat Haugh for hosting the barbecue and for the delicious moose burgers and moose sausage. Bullwinkle did not die in vain!

- Greg

Volkswagen Family Reunion III
The third annual Family Reunion car show was held on Saturday June 14, 2008 at Morrison Auto Group, 9th and Gambell. We had a great car show this weekend and even the weather did not discourage either the clubs members or attendees! Be sure and check out the pictures on the Forum taken by club members.
Click here to see more photos!
Download flyer: 1up | 3up

November Elections
Our elections have brought one new name to the executive board. Paul Hendrickson was elected as president. Mike Brown continues as VP, Steve Robertson continues as treasurer, and Greg Wilkinson continues as secretary. Paul will be looking to add a couple members to the executive board, so if you’re interested in helping out, let Paul know.

AACVWs twice published in VW magazines!
• Dunebuggies and Hot VWs - January 2006.
• VolksWorld - February 2004

Membership
We've initiated a program where members will receive a membership card upon paying their annual dues. On the back of the card are boxes. Boxes can be checked off every time you participate in a club event (meeting, cruise, show etc.). At next year's Christmas party, you'll be able to "cash in" your cards for incredible prizes (OK, fun stuff anyway). Just the club's way of saying "Thank you" to everyone who was involved over the year.

Mike Brown is organizing a new chapter of the AACVW...the AORVWs (Arctic Off-Road VWs) for all you off-road enthusiasts. The AORVWs will be planning off-road and camping trips throughout the summer...so watch for announcements.

Recruitment Cards
Have you seen an aircooled VW in a parking lot, and want to introduce them to our club? Leave them one of these club recruitment cards!
Downloadable in PDF or Word format.

Hats/T-shirts
Lemorris did an amazing job on the shirt design, they look great! Anyone who wants to buy some before the next meeting can Steve Robertson. New-style t-shirts are $20 each for members. Our old-style t-shirts are still available...short sleeve $10 for members/$15 for non-members and long sleeve $15 for members/$20 for non-members. Hats are $20 for members (current dues paid) and $25 for non-members.

Dues
Dues are $24/year per family, due in January. Members not paid by the end of January will lose their membership privileges (such as they are) ie...voting, discounts on club merchandise, having their cars featured on the website etc. To pay your club dues, please Steve Robertson or drop a check in the mail to our club mailbox:

Arctic Air-Cooled VWs
c/o Steve Robertson
8802 Spruce Brook Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99507

Have a photo of your VW?
Members can of your car (or work in progress) for the Members' Rides page.