State of the President

Hello All,

The month of May is going to be an exciting month. Before I get into telling you why, I first want to thank Mark LeBlanc for another excellent tech session. I always enjoy being there, seeing many members of our organization, and picking the brains of those there with Healeys like mine to understand what I may not be restoring correctly. Never have I left British Body and Coachworks without more knowledge or new acquaintances.  Thank you, Mark, and team!! 
Now, about May. Lots of events and activities are going on in the month of May, with the main attraction being the “Healeys on the Hudson” 2026 Austin Healey New England Summit. I am getting quite excited about this event, and I, for one, am looking forward to seeing old and new friends, enjoying the area, and just doing Healey stuff. I hope you have planned to attend and have registered.
 
There is one event we all can participate in from the luxury of our living room. Starting on May 31, 2026, and continuing to June 7, 2026, is Healey Appreciation Week. This is a week-long AHCA Club event where we encourage members to promote their cars—all Healeys—by posting photos of our cars on social media to provide a unified and coordinated presence. This is not restricted to Austin Healey social media. Take a photo of your car or cars and post it everywhere. Feel free to contact Jud Perkins if you have questions. Contact information is in the calendar.
 
The calendar has been updated with more events and is in this issue of the HEN. If you do not see what you are looking for, let your Wing Coordinator know. Also, if there is something you would like to see, please reach out to your Wing Coordinator for inclusion in the calendar or for help organizing the event.
 
I thought I would take a moment to reiterate something not all may be aware of. As your president, I welcome comments on anything related to chapter operations. Think of this as Letters to the President. Feel free to send comments directly to me on anything regarding our operation.
 
Once again, watch the HEN for other events coming up this year, and make sure you are all set for the 2026 Summit in the Hudson Valley, NY.  Looking forward to the 2026 driving season and seeing you at future events.

Lastly, please remember that I, your club officers, and Wing Coordinators will never email you asking you to buy gift cards, advance checks, or purchase items for us or the club. There is a lot of AI-generated spam out there. If you get something suspicious, call me and delete the message. Do not respond. 

Regards and Happy Healeying,

Arthur J. Harvey
President AHC-NE
[email protected] 
May 2025