The nominations are in! Now it’s your turn!

For the 2003 AONE election, it’s a little easier for you to decide who’ll be our club officers than it might otherwise have been, because exactly one nomination for President, one for Treasurer, and eight for the eight Director positions have been submitted. One current Director, Frank Maldari, has chosen to step down (the poor fella doesn’t even own an Alfa at present) and another member, Myron Barnett, has tossed his hat in the ring.

So it’s not going to be a hotly-contested election, but by casting your vote you’re confirming your support for those officers who donate their time and energy to make our club the active, vital one that it is.

Over the past couple of months, a Call For Nominations solicited submissions from all members interested in taking on a leadership role in AONE. Below, you will find a list of the nominees (in Alfabetical order) along with their phone numbers and/or email address in case you’d like to contact any of them to get to know them better, and short biographies that they have taken the time to submit along with their nominations. Then click right here to vote online! The ballots contain the names of the nominees for each office. Select one name for President, one for Treasurer, and up to eight names for Directors. For each office, there is a space for a write-in candidate if you choose.

Tom Lesko, Hingham, MA — 781-749-9132, tmlesko@comcast.net

As President for the past four years, I have tried to get new members involved and build a new "core" of interested Alfa owners. In that time, our membership has grown from under 200 to over 260 present members. It looks like things are heading in the right direction. Our events over the past years have been interesting, varied and well-attended. We have many interesting events already planned for this year. Our recent annual winter party had another great turnout, a good indication that things are going well (or maybe it’s just the "door prizes"? ;). In an effort to continue the work that has been successful in rebuilding the club, I am running for the office of President for another term and hereby solicit your support.

I will listen to suggestions from all club members and try to improve the involvement of all associated with the Alfa Owners of New England. We are hosting the 2004 annual National Convention and I will work toward making that effort a success as well.

For the record, I have been an Alfa owner since 1970 when I bought my first ’65 Giulia Spider Veloce. A couple of years ago, I acquired a second ’65 Spider Veloce—I now have twins! I have been an AONE member since the 1980s and a member of other Alfa clubs since the 1970s. I have been a Director of AONE for many of my membership years. I have organized many club events and as President I will continue to do the things that have made our club one of the best in the country.

Dave Pratt, Dedham, MA — 781-320-8208, dave@dvpratt.com

Bill Anderson, S. Berwick, ME — 207-748-1709, wha164@email.msn.com

I’m a longtime Alfa owner and member of AONE, serving as a Director for much of that time. I own several Alfas, including a Calloway GTV6. For many years, I was the guy that got Velocissima to you from the print shop to your mailbox (well, OK, my son helped a little). My plan is to organize at least one AONE Road Rallye each year, and I already have courses prepared for the first couple of events. Thanks for your support.

Myron Barnett, Newton, MA — 617-641-0976, AR164@aol.com

I’ve been a member of AROC and AONE for many years, and have owned and restored more Alfa Romeos than most of us have fingers and toes. I’ve also been a Museum of Transportation member for many years, and just recently assumed the role as head Alfa Judge for Italian Car Day. I look forward to becoming an active contributor to our club over the years to come.

Tom Ducibella, Beverly, MA — 978-921-0125, nanduce@worldnet.att.net

I stand on my past record of sponsoring and hosting events, writing articles for the newsletter, and will continue to do so. For many of the events at Glynn Motorsports, I do the planning and bring the real food. Like other club members, I not only drive my Alfas but do routine maintenance. In addition, I have undertaken some full restoration projects, including a 2600, ’74 GTV, and ’69 spider. I urge all Directors to sponsor an event or the equivalent in terms of participation, and urge members to come out for at least one event of their choice each year.

Jonathan Kirshtein, Framingham, MA — 508-877-6801, JKirshtein@aol.com

Again I request nomination to the board of AONE. I have had over 25 Alfas, own 3 presently, and understand what drives the club and what the membership is looking for. I have judged Alfas at Larz, handled the club tool program, and have been in the club since 1984. My devotion to the marque carries on directly to my concern for AONE and its members.

Jim Miga, Winchester, MA — 781-729-7567, jmiga@gis.net

I have been an active member of AONE since 1972 and a "25 Year Member" of AROC. I have been an Alfa enthusiast since the age of 6, and bought my current Alfa in 1971, which is a 1966 Duetto. I have served the club in the roles of Treasurer, Director, Newsletter Art Director, Convention Committee, and with concours and show planning. Until recently, I also volunteered as event chairman with the Museum of Transportation for Italian Car Day, and hope to organize some Alfa-only concours events in the future. Professionally, I have worked in the auto industry as an art director for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Jaguar.

Brian Shorey, Boxborough, MA — 978-266-2795, bshorey@yahoo.com

Certified Alfa Romeo lunatic. I have been involved with Alfas and AONE for almost as long as I’ve been driving. I own a number of Alfas that range from daily summer drivers to time trialers to restoration projects. I’ve completed a shrine to the marque that I’ve been building in the form of a garage, where a Tech Session was held a couple of years ago. Known for saving many California gross polluters from the crusher. I currently serve as the Convention Chairman for the 2004 AROC National Convention that will be held on our soil for the first time in many years.

Steve Silverstein, Marlborough, MA — 508-303-3391, milano164@comcast.net

As a member of the Board of Directors for the last few years we have accomplished many goals, but most important has been a wide range of meetings that I feel have worked well to get Alfa owners involved. As stated in my last nomination, "In New England I would like to see more gatherings that draw in members who aren’t on the technical edge but really enjoy their Alfas. One of the best aspects of the owner’s club is the support and experience that can be passed amongst the members." I still feel that this direction has merit.

Peter Walker, Beverly, MA — 978-524-8102, anderwalk@earthlink.net