"About Us"
The Hill Country Auto Club
is a group of individuals dedicated to the enrichment of our community through the education and preservation of historical motorized conveyances.
This group of individuals would get together to
discuss their latest projects; eat & drink a bit and
relay tall tales. They would even get a convoy together
to tour our back roads. These roads led through our
beautiful countryside usually ending with a visit to one
of the many historical sites (towns) we have here in
south central Texas. At that point in the trip, it was time
to eat, drink, shop and be merry.
During one of these get together's an idea started to form.
The result (culminated during many get togethers)
was the birth of the first
Hill Country Auto Club
Open Car Show
"4th of July 1998"
The profits of the show would be used to give
scholarships to the local area high
school seniors. Tivy High School received the
first scholarships awarded in 2000. Two of
Tivy's senior young ladies, who were graduating
& had been accepted by the college of their choice,
were the recipients of these first scholarships.
The scholarship committee of the Hill Country Automobile Club, Inc. is in charge of determining the number
and amount of scholarships available each year.
They then bring a recommendation to the club at a
general membership meeting for approval.
Once the number of college scholarships is determined,
the Scholarship Committee starts screening the
applications from graduating seniors in the local high schools. Each application is given an ID number
and the applicant's name & address is removed for anonymity. The award is then given
by majority vote.
As the club grew, more events were planned; caravan
tours to local area attractions & restaurants make a fun
event for members & their guests. The general membership business meeting is scheduled each month to coincide
with one of these tours. You will find these Membership General meetings with Tours listed in the "Schedule" section.
The love of their automobile brings club members together for enjoyment, entertainment, teaching, education, & contributing to our local communities thru our old (& sometimes newer) cars. Some of the events are "History of Wheels", "Show & Shine" shows (Fall Festivals, Hospice Awards, Store Openings, Community Celebrations, etc.)
Donations from any of our educational activities are also placed in the scholarship fund.
The most popular events or activities (other than the monthly tour with lunch) are the "Car Shows". There is usually
at least one Show in the surrounding area each month.
Everyone loves to show off their car; what better way,
"go to a Car Show". Wonder why this sort of event is so popular? Think about how you would feel if they called
your name for that trophy in your car class?
Also, along this same line - "Crus'n". It is enjoying a "Revival" amongst the car owners. With the increase in gasoline and travel expenses this has become a great alternative, cruise to a known location, pull out the picnic baskets, wine, nibbles, etc. and enjoy a great evening talking with other car owners. Another benefit is the spectators that walk among the cars and "UH & AH" over them. Sure makes you feel good to have the great questions, interests and dialogs. Like they used to do while these cars were new when the drivers & passengers were in High School; "Crus'n the Boulevard" or "Crus'n In.....".
Basically, it all comes down to one thing:
"Havin' fun with Family, Friends & Neighbors;
while giving back to the community."
Anyone & Everyone is cordially invited to attend one of our
Events, Shows, General Membership meetings & Tours.
Any questions please be sure to ask.
Our club officers email addresses are located on
the "Contact Us" page.
This page was last updated: June 7, 2010
