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A Little S.T.M.C. History
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Springville Travelers Club was established on May 5, 1934 and continues to grow with each passing year. Today, the club offers a variety of fun events for everyone to enjoy.
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The founding members of the Springville Club were: | | President | Harold Clark | | | Vice President | Francis Rue | | | Secretary | Ernest Feuz | | | Treasurer | Paul Billings | | | Road Captain | Harold Wendling | |
James Baker, Victory Schoppenhauer, Gilbert Billings, Clifford Gilman, Edward Gentner, Richard Gentner, Howard Spittler and Almer White.
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On May 16, 1934, suggested names for the Club included Country Roamers and Springville Flying Devils. On May 23, the name Springville Travelers Motorcycle Club was chosen.
The Club registered with American Motorcycle Association (A.M.A.) and has been a member in good standing since January 1, 1935. |
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Out on Route 219, at the corner of Scoby Hill Road, stands a small brown house. Its so small and unassuming, most people pass by and hardly give it notice. Yet, for the past 50 years, this structure has been home to the Springville Travelers Motorcycle Club.
Most people conjure up an image in their mind when the words “motorcycle club” are mentioned, and the image is usually negative. Sure, beards and black leather jackets are prevalent in the club, but the attitude and atmosphere are far-removed from the “Outlaw Clubs” mindset.
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| Our current officers are: | | President | Dave Haettich (Fish) | | Vice President | Wayne Goodridge Jr (Loophole) | | Secretary | Doug Belscher | | Treasurer | Terry Gorney (Elvis) | | Road Captain | Bob Beiber | | Sergeant at Arms | Dan Belz (TAZ) & Bobbie Joe Fiegl |
The club will not tolerate any type of violence. We’re a family oriented club and we have both men and women as members. The members’ kids are always welcome at our events.
As the club prepares to celebrate 77 plus years of existence and its position as the second-oldest AMA club in NEW YORK state and the seventh oldest east of the Mississippi, the members are interested in developing a more-completely documented history of the club.
We encourage any of our past members or anyone who has been associated with the club over the years to contact us with stories or memorabilia.
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