Have You Been to the ROA Website?
by Chip Aeppli #5913, President of Board of Trustees

If not, do it NOW! Or at least after reading this. There is SO much information there. The ROA website is divided into several sections. The homepage includes links to the 2025 Meet in Springfield, a Photo Gallery with photos from many past meets, and a sample issue. The information in the top list on the left menu is available to everyone. It includes information on the ROA, regional events, past meets, details on production, options and colors and links to Forums and other interesting websites.

The lower menu is for “Members Only,” which requires passwords, posted on pages 3 and 11 of every issue. In this list is a membership roster, updated every month. An index arranged by topic makes it possible to search articles in every past issue, including showcases, Q&As, technical tips, options, and production information for every year. “Past Riviews” allows you to open every issue and read every article published in the Riview for the past 40 years.

The ROA by-laws located under “All About the ROA” provides info for the election of new members to the Board of Trustees. Due to term limits, this year we had two openings. Only two eligible members applied, therefore an election was not required. Our new Board members Russ Norton #8800 from Brownstown, MI and Brian Sherman #2633 from Beavercreek, OH will join the Board at our June meeting. At that time, Steve Playter and I will step down after serving two three-year terms.

Refreshing the Riview
By Ray Knott #1, Director/Editor
ray@rivowners.org

I am sure you noticed that the Jan./Feb. issue of the Riview received a fresh design. I attribute that to Michelle Finney, our Graphic Designer. For the past 10 years, Michelle, who is highly creative, quietly takes articles that I prepare and gives them color, balance, and a compelling appearance. Thanks to suggestions by Michelle, we gave the Riview an updated look. You will still receive the same articles and information we’ve been sharing for the past 40 years.

The Riview would not be possible except for the support of our members who have sent us articles, technical tips, showcase features, and material for the classifieds. As Editor, I can initiate a few original articles for each issue, but the bulk of the Riview comes from members.

Every owner of a Riviera has some information that would be helpful to others. It could be as simple as a source for a new part or service. Or a helpful idea to make a repair easier. I ask that you put these thoughts in an email to me. The information can be brief or more complicated. Adding photos is helpful. And consider preparing a showcase on your car. If you’re wondering how, just let me know and I will send guidelines.

NOTE: We are aware that delivery of the Riview by the postal service has been very slow and that ROA is not the only publisher experiences mailing delays.