Diablo A s Visit Byron Park

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1 V O L. 4 7 I S S U E 7 Feature Story - Tour Reports Inside Insights Presidents Column, Mystery Member Upcoming Tours, Events P.O. Box 6125, Concord, CA General Membership Meetings held Third Friday of the month, at Faith Christian Fellowship Church, 860 Bancroft Rd., Walnut Creek, doors open at 7:00 PM, meeting at 8:00 PM unless otherwise noted. Guests are welcome. July 18 Ice Cream Social (Details on page 5) Diablo A s Visit Byron Park Fifteen Model A s left Best Buy at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, June 07, 2014 for a nice leisurely tour across town to the senior living center at Byron Park on Tice Valley Road. Aside from the challenge of traffic lights breaking up our group, we arrived at the facility without incident. It was delightful to have so many residents and guests come out to visit the cars and show their own photos of formerly owned vehicles. MAFCA 2012 Certificate of Merit J U L Y Special thanks to the following participants: John & June Rosploch, Wayne English, Doug & Reyanne Freeman, Bob Reed & Lynda Oliver, Hal Granquist, Alex & Ruth Janke, Ron Wolfman, Herb & Marilyn Neumann, Larry & Diane Trimpey, Brad Johnson, Denny Desmond, Don McGrath, Bob & Rose Estrella, Mike Ferre, and Daryl Werner. As always, Daryl s station wagon drew a lot of welldeserved attention Show & Shine, Club Odds & Ends Sunshine Report, Classified Meeting Minutes 8, 9 Precious Moments, Era Fashions Thank you to everyone who shared their morning with a part of our senior community. Cal s Garage with Alex & Bob, Technical Seminar, Very Last Laugh 11 From the Mailbox Calendar 14 Bill & Donna Truesdell, Tour Leaders 1 Continued on next page.

2 Continued from page 1 June 21 California Automobile Museum, Sacramento We couldn t have asked for a better day for a leisurely drive up the delta to California Automobile Museum and Old Sacramento for a relaxing lunch. Larry & Diane Trimpey escorted the Harbor Freight group to Miller s Café off the freeway in Antioch just like a well synchronized ballet. Taking all back roads, the pace car maintained a nice Model A cursing speed of 45 miles an hour. The group caravan consisted of 7 Model A s and 3 modern cars with Cruz s white Corvette bringing up the rear. The all you can eat Italian buffet consisting of Pizza, Spaghetti, baked Macaroni & Cheese, and Salad bar was the best bargain in town. As an extra bonus Annabelle s even provide $5 discount parking validation which more than covered the hour we were there. Most of the group gathered back at the museum for the return trip via the river route. Attendees: Barry & Ceil Callistor, Jesse & Linda Cruz, Bob & Rose Estrella, Bob & Lynn Grady, Alex & Ruth Jankee, Don McGrath, Herb & Marilyn Neumann, Robert Reed & Lynda Oliver. The quaint town of Walnut Grove was the only scheduled gas, treats and restroom stop along the way. After a quick check-in at the museum, Docent Bob Daloia offered to take the group though the museum for a more informative insight of the car collection on display. The museum displays are constantly changing. Its collection highlights many different facets of the evolutionary process through exhibits that change several times throughout the year. One visitor was overheard saying, You should go out and look at the old cars in the parking lot. At the end of the museum tour, a flat tire was discovered on one of our cars. The Nascar pit crews have nothing on our guys. In no time at all we were headed to the lunch stop. 2 By John & June Rosploch, Larry & Diane Trimpey July 3rd Benicia Torchlight Parade We did it again! The Diablo A's took First Place in our category for the Benicia Torchlight parade. The judges love us year after year. The southern contingent of the club was led over the bridge by Peggy and Wayne English again this year. They are such troopers to be willing to head up the group on the south side every year. Thanks again to the both of them. We met again at the Pizza Pirate for dinner. It has become such an annual event that they say they won't let anyone else sign up for the room except us. Continued on next page.

3 Continued from page 2 help us get Bea on the road for the Torchlight parade and he kept his promise. Without his help all the upholstery and trim would still be in our bedroom. Again -- thanks for all your support and assistance. Pete & Marianne Goodson July 4th Concord Parade After dinner we headed down to our usual spot on Main Street to decorate and socialize. The weather could not have been better -- warm with a cool breeze coming off the water. We had 17 cars participating in this year's parade. We do look pretty impressive driving up the street and the spectators clap and cheer when they see us. They love the horns. We had both our cars included this year. (Yes, Bea, the '30 Fordor is restored and running!) Benicia's home town parade is a lot of fun to watch and participate in -- if you haven't been able to do it before, consider next year. It's a hoot! Pete and Marianne Goodson July 4th Clayton Parade We would like to thank everyone who has helped us over the past few years to get Bea up and running. It's been a long journey and a difficult one with the health problems and operations that Pete has had to face over that time. Although Marianne helped us much as she could (including a good deal of time under the car) there was only so much either of us could do because of these various circumstances. If we accidently left someone out -- please accept our humble apology. It isn't intentional and it doesn't mean that we didn't appreciate it. But it proves what a great club we have. Those extremely generous people include Bob Grady, Herb Neumann, Marty Larsen, John Bailey, Dave Granquist, Bob Estrella, Paul Chiabotti, Wayne English and Bill Pugh. Eric Lewis (part of the Shellbucks "gang") promised he would 3 Jesse Cruz led the Clayton Parade with the Model A and the First Mayor of Clayton (Bob Hoyer, 94 years young) sitting in the rumble seat. Clayton is celebrating its' 50 th Anniversary this year. Please welcome new members: Chuck Smith & Laurie Snowden Harry Stagg & Marilyn Giuffre

4 Barry s Ramblings Happy, historic July! The July 3 rd Benicia Torch Light Parade and the Concord 4 th of July parades mean more to us every year. Happy & Emotional Celebrations! Thank you to Pete & Marianne Goodson for always coming through and leading us on this wonderful Torch Light event. Thank you Bob & Sandi Rigor for leading us on the Concord parade, one of many that you have led us on! The month of June led us on really neat tours. Thank you to Bill & Donna Truesdell for leading us to Byron Park in Walnut Creek for sharing and reminiscing. Also, thank you to John & June Rosploch and Larry & Diane Trimpey for leading us on a very scenic tour to the California Auto Museum in Sacramento. What a treat and educational experience! Also, a big thank you to Professors Herb Neumann & Doug Freeman for presenting another great seminar! This one was on distributors. Excellent job gentlemen! Get ready; get set to go on one more of the July tours. Alex & Ruth Janke will be leading a tour to the MAFCA National Convention in Tacoma, Washington, starting on July 10 th. I will be leading a local tour Tuesday, July 22 to the East County Historical Society Museum in Knightsen, followed by lunch at the Orwood Resort on the Delta. Down the Model A road, don t forget sign up to go to the Friday, August 1 s Oakhurst Car Show led by Herb & Marilynn Neumann. Finally, is the August Diablo A s Anniversary Tour to Buchanan Park in Pittsburg, including live music, Bocce ball and catered lunch by the Mecca. I will be in Lake Tahoe for the July 18 th Ice Cream Social Membership Meeting. Your Past President, Mr. Doug Freeman will be conducting the meeting. Thank You Doug! See you down the Model A Road! Barry Mystery Member?? Do you know who this is? Come to the monthly general meeting to find out who the mystery member is. (Dee Desmond was last months mystery member.) Moto-Meter Elected Officials 2014 Board of Directors President Barry Callister (925) Vice-President Marty Larsen (925) Secretary Diane Trimpey (925) Treasurer Sue Lindstrom (925) Tour Coordinator Reyanne Freeman (925) Past President Doug Freeman (925) Editor June Rosploch (925) Editor@DiabloAs.com Appointed Services ACCC Representative Herb Neumann Refreshments Coordinator Ceil Callister NCRG Representative Bill Pugh MAFFI Representative Bill Truesdell Photographers Alicia Watson & Bill Truesdell Advertising/Public Relations Marilyn Neumann, Bob Grady, Bob Rigor Sunshine Reporter / Club Vests Elsie Boarman / Xiu Smith Roster Manager Bill Pugh Video Coordinator Bill Truesdell Webmaster Steve Mick The Moto-Meter: The Moto-Meter is the official publication of the Diablo A s Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America. The Moto-Meter is published once a month and is provided to each member in good standing and other Model A Ford Clubs in exchange for their publication. The Moto-Meter takes no responsibility for the accuracy of materials, dates, places, etc. of its contents. The Moto-Meter welcomes any article, artwork or suggestions. Please submit all materials by the Sunday before BOD meeting.. Meetings: Meetings are held on the third Friday of the month at 8:00 PM at Faith Christian Fellowship Church at 860 Bancroft Rd., in Walnut Creek unless otherwise indicated in the Calendar of Events. GUESTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. Membership: Membership in the Model A Ford Club is not a prerequisite to join The Diablo A s. Both MAFCA and The Diablo A s membership commence on January 1st, and expire on December 31st. MAFCA dues are $40.00 (MAFCA, 250 Cypress Ave., La Habra, CA 90631, ). The Diablo A s dues of $45.00 per family is payable to the treasurer. Diablo A s Model A Ford Club mailing address: P.O. Box 6125 Concord, CA We thank the various clubs for the use of the many articles, jokes, fashion and technical advice that we have used. Permission to reproduce items in The Moto-Meter is hereby granted provided credit is given to The Moto-Meter. 4

5 Friendly Reminders 2014 MEETING REMINDERS All meetings are at 8:00 PM unless otherwise noted below. July 18 Ice Cream Social Doors open at 6:30PM, Ice Cream at 7:00 PM A-I Ice Cream, J-P Toppings, Q-Z Cookies Aug. 15 General Membership Meeting Sept.. 19 Autumn Potluck & Food Drive Doors open at 6:00 PM, Potluck at 7:00 PM A-G Salad, H-P Main Dish, Q-Z Dessert Oct. 17 Lady s Auction Night Please donate an item for the auction. Nov. 21 Pie Social Doors open at 6:30PM, Pie Social at 7:00 PM A-J Pie Dec. 13 Holiday Banquet (Not General Meeting) UPCOMING TOURS & EVENTS July MAFCA National Convention in Tacoma, WA hosted by Gallopin Gertie Chapter Alex & Ruth Janke (more details on this page) July 22 East County Historical Society Museum, Knightsen Barry & Ceil Callister (more details on this page) Aug. 1 Oakhurst Open House Car Show, Clayton Herb & Marilyn Neumann (more details on this page) Aug. 16 Presidents Picnic, Buchanan Park, Pittsburg Barry & Ceil Callister (more details on this page) Sept. 13 Walnut Festival Twilight Parade Wayne & Peggy English (more details on this page) Sept. 13 International Model A Day Drive your Model A for all the world to see! Sept. 27 Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Geyserville- Larry & Diane Trimpey, John & June Rosploch Oct. 19 & 20 (Sunday & Monday) Mystery Tour Marty & Nancy Larsen, Bill & Deb Pugh, Ed James (more details on page 6) Nov. 21 Joint Genome Institute Dept. of Energy, Walnut Creek Bill & Donna Truesdell Dec. 13 Christmas Holiday Banquet Herb & Marilyn Neumann For up to date tour information go to Diablo A s MAFCA 5 July MAFCA National Convention in Tacoma, WA hosted by Gallopin Gertie Chapter The group will head out on Thursday via the California coast. This 3 day route will get us to our destination Saturday evening. For more information contact Tour Leaders Alex & Ruth Janke July 22 East County Historical Society Museum, Knightsen We will be meeting at Millers Cafe in Antioch at 9:45 a.m. and depart at 10:00 a.m. We will arrive at the East County Historical Society, 3890 Sellers Ave, in Knightsen about 10:30 a.m. We will stay about 1 to 1.5 hours then head to Orwood for lunch. For more information contact Tour Leaders Barry & Ceil Callister Aug. 1 Oakhurst Country Club Open House & Car Show, Clayton Sign-up sheet will be at the July meeting. Meet at St. Bonaventure s Church, 5562 Clayton Road, PM to caravan to Oakhurst Country Club in Clayton. Food & non-alcoholic drinks will be provide for those that drive their Model A s. There will be no-host wine available. For more information contact Tour Leaders Herb & Marilyn Neumann Aug. 16 Presidents Picnic, Buchanan Park, Pittsburg Sign-up sheet will be at the July meeting. The group is meeting in the parking lot of El Tapatio Restaurant, 4475 Treat Blvd., Concord at 9:30 AM, leaving promptly at 9:45 AM., planning to arrive at the park by 10:30 AM. For those going directly to the picnic, the address is 4150 Harbor Street, Pittsburg (corner of Harbor St. & Buchanan Rd.). The cost is $20.00 for non-members (club picks up the tab for club members). Suggested to bring UV protection, Beverage of choice (water, sodas & ice tea provided) and your appetites. The Mecca Restaurant is bring in lunch. This is the oldest tradition the club has and it commemorates the first outing of the club in Please talk to your other Diablo A friends to encourage them to come, and help me make this a memorable occasion of my year as your President. For more information contact Tour Leaders Barry & Ceil Callister Sept. 13th Walnut Festival Twilight Parade A final signup will be available at the August general meeting. Meet at Best Buy in Pleasant Hill at 4:15 p.m., leaving promptly at 4:30 p.m. to Walnut Creek. Anyone with room for a Pearl Harbor Survivor will stage up at the front of our group. For more information contact Tour Leaders, Wayne & Peggy English.

6 By Bob Rigor Car Show in Sun Valley Mall in Concord every Friday at 4:30 open to all. (Parking lot near Willow Pass on the Sears. Baja Fresh is on that corner which is sponsoring the event.) F.A.S.T. Time Trials July 12, Santa Margarita, Contact: Phil Farber (805) Car & Bike Show July 13, Cocina Medina Restaurant, 5005 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, $20 Entry Fee, (Proceeds benefit Children in Cuxpala Mexico), Dash plaques for first 100 register vehicles, Over 25 trophies), 9 AM to 1 PM, Contact John or June for registration form. Summer Fest Car Show July 19, Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 West 10th Street, Antioch. For information contact Car Show, High Sierra Cruise July 26, Regional Park, Truckee, 8 AM to 8 PM, Register online at or on Facebook at High Sierra Cruisers. California Automobile Museum Car Cruise August 9, Fulton Avenue, Sacramento. Cruise Schedule: 1:00 pm registration at Sac State, 6000 J Street, Lot 1; Trailer parki8ng available at Sac State. 3:00 pm close of registration; 3:15 pm Mandatory Drivers Meeting with CHP; 4:00 pm Cruise Begins!; 5:00 pm cruise vehicles park between Marconi & El Camino on Fulton Avenue (Good trucks, beer garden, shopping, live music, and more!); 7:30 pm Awards ceremony at Fulton Avenue Headquarters; 8:30 pm close of events (Street opens Cruise participants may exit.) All cars, trucks & motorcycles of interest are welcome! Registration available online Calautomuseum.org Facebook.com/Calautomuseum #CAMCarCruise2014 Goodguys August 22-24, Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton Contact: (925) th Annual Antique Autos in San Jose History Park, September 14, presented by the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club and History San Jose from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For more information, contact Allan Greenberg Club Odds & Ends 2014 Board Meetings Schedule Board meetings at 7 PM unless specified otherwise. Please R.S.V.P. Aug. 4 Freeman Pot Luck Dinner Meeting beginning at 5:30 PM, with board meeting to follow. This is open to Board Members & Committee Chairs (with spouse or guest). We will supply the meat and drinks please bring a dish to share. RSVP to Doug or Reyanne prior to August 1. Sept. 2 (Tue.) Neumann Oct. 6 Rosploch Nov. 3 Trimpey Dec. 1 Larsen General Meeting Refreshment Volunteers August October Mike Cozad, Diane Trimpey Adell Kirk, Alicia Watson 6

7 Sunshine Report Elsie Boarman It was so good to see and visit with friends at the June meeting. Many of you drove you re A s for the longest day. Good to see Lanny Bright. His son drove him to the meeting. All Filarski was able to be there and we wished him a Happy Birthday. Our President announced his tour in August will be at Buchanan Park in Pittsburg and the Mexican restaurant Mecca will be catering. Pete Goodson will be having hip surgery sometime in July. I will keep you posted on , thanks to Bill Truesdell. I met a couple of guests, Harry and Marilyn at the meeting. They live in Vallejo and plan to participate in the July 3rd Benicia Parade. Lorretta Whitehurst and I, were telling them about all the decorations for the Fourth that were put on the cars. I hope they will have a good time and see how friendly our club is. In reading the article in Cal s Garage about carbon monoxide detectors, it reminded me of a constant peeping that was going off in my house. I thought it was the smoke alarm. I had my neighbor check it out. We changed the battery. The peeping still continued. I couldn t figure it out so I disconnected it. I still heard the peeping. In my bedroom I have a carbon monoxide detector. I checked the battery and it had come loose. When I plugged in the battery, the peeping stopped. Its always good to check the batteries of both detectors at least once a year. I do mine on Mothers Day when my son & daughter do my Honey Due List for my mothers day gift. I don t need more Stuff. Happy Fourth of July. Have a good time at all the parades. At the June meeting June Rosploch received the Coveted Scepter, from Peggy English, for stepping up to the plate as editor of the Moto-Meter. Happy A ing, Elsie CLASSIFIED WANTED: MODEL A s A film company is making a movie of Going over Donnor Summit and they are looking for Model A s. Contact Greg Derksen for details, SEEKING: HORN 1935, 36, 37 Ford (or similar) horn. Need not be working, Concord Ed or foglightford@yahoo.com. WANTED: ROASTER 1928/1929 Model A Roadster preferably in Southern California. Call Jose FOR SALE: 1930 TUDOR I have a 1930 Tudor Ford for sale. Stored in my Oakley barn for 15 to 20 years., old restoration. Asking $10,000. Contact FOR SALE: CAST IRON BRAKE DRUMS Ed James is stocking cast iron brake drums in the bay area for Mel Gross. These are quality, proven drums. You can pick them up and save the freight from Los Angeles. Full set (front and rear) for $270 plus studs for $20 set. Call Ed FOR RENT: CABIN, WEST SHORE LAKE TAHOE 3 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 6. Close to South Lake, Meeks Bay and Sugar Pine Park. Two blocks from the lake. Attractive rates for Diablo A s. Call Pam

8 Diablo A s General Membership Meeting June 20, 2014 Meeting was called to order by President Barry Callister at 7:35 PM. President Barry Callister- Welcomed visitors and guests and members. He thanked everyone who brought their Model A tonight for all to enjoy. Past President &Membership- Doug Freeman, Past President was out of town. Ed James introduced Marilyn and Harry --- as guests and welcomed new member Chuck Smith. A special welcome to Elsie Boarman who is with us tonight. Vice President- Marty Larsen N/R Secretary s Report A motion to approve the May 16 th minutes, as posted, was made and seconded. Treasurer s Report Sue Lindstrom gave an update on the past month s financial activity and noted it is posted on the wall. Tour Coordinator Reyanne Freeman was not present this evening but individuals leading upcoming tours gave us an update on each tour. Editor June Rosploch discussed this month s mystery member and everyone was surprised to learn it was Dee Desmond. June read us an from a member in Arizona who will be selling her collection of period clothing and accessories. She also commented she received a thank you letter from the Food Bank for our donation. APPOINTED SERVICES Sunshine Elsie welcomed all the new members and we received an update on members health issues. Advertising- N/R ACCC- Herb Neumann gave us an update on the Legacy license plates and it appears the minimum number in order for us to order them, will be met by the end of the year. Video Report Bill Truesdell gave an update on video sales for the past month. Technical Seminar Herb announced the next technical seminar will be held on July 26 and the topic is water pumps. It will be held in the back yard of the Freeman s home starting at 9:00AM. Roster Manager Bill Pugh reported a new roster will be forthcoming due to new members joining,, NCRG Bill Pugh mentioned there has been a new president and vice president elected, Public Relations Bob Rigor asked if anyone wants to visit the Concord Royale, to see him for details. 8 Wearables: Bob Rigor mentioned there are some new old shirts available to buy and also he will order any other wearables if anyone wants any. Old Business Peggy English made a presentation to June Rosploch of the scepter for her wonderful work, above and beyond with the newsletter. Alex Janke auctioned off several items to benefit the mystery tour. New Business Refreshments-Ceil Callister thanked those who brought refreshments this evening. Janet Anderson announced she has special paper to use in storing your furs,which she ordered from the NCRG seminar on furs and anyone needing any should contact her. Ticket Raffle- Peggy English, filling in for Alicia Watson, announced the lucky winner of tonight s raffle prize. Good Of The Order- Barry will read the good of the order at the July Membership Meeting, Motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded and passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM. Next Board Meeting will be held on Monday, July 7 th at Barry and Ceil Callister s home, Respectfully submitted, Diane Trimpey, Secretary. Diablo A s Board of Directors Meeting July 7, 2014 Location: the Callister home. Board Members present: Barry Callister, President; June Rosploch, Editor; Reyanne Freeman, Tour Coordinator; and Doug Freeman, Past President. Secretary Diane Trimpey was not able to be at the meeting, Herb Neumann is taking the minutes on her behalf. Guests: Bill Truesdell, John Rosploch, and Ceil Callister. Meeting was called to order by Barry at 7:00pm. Secretary Approve June BOD Minutes as written and posted in the MotoMeter Approved. Vice President Marty was on vacation N/R. Treasurer s Report Barry passed out the month s checking account activity that Sue had ed to him Approved. Continued on next page.

9 Diablo A s Board Minutes Continued from page 8 Membership Doug reported on two new members, Chuck Smith & Laurie Snowden and Marilyn Giuffre & Harry Stagg. Correspondence Nothing of interest. Tour Report Reyanne reviewed some upcoming tours, July 22- East County Historical Tour, August 1- Hot Oakhurst nights, and August 16- President s Tour. These and other tours are listed in the Motometer. Editor June presented the June Motometer expense/ activity report. Video Report Bill Truesdell presented the June Video Sales report. Roster Manager Bill was absent N/R. NCRG N/R. Advertising Herb reported for Marilyn that the Advertisers are current as of July Sunshine Was good to see Elsie at the last club meeting. Technical Seminars Doug talked about the Water Pump Seminar on July 26. Old Business Bill Truesdell handed out MAFFI museum brick inscription ballots to the board members. The board selected 1 of the 3 inscriptions submitted by Melinda and Ron s sons. The board voted for ---Ron Accornero Mentor and Friend Diablo A s New Business Doug talked about a discussion he had with Alex about dispersing some of the club s funds. Doug suggested a committee be formed of 3 club members. Barry asked Doug to head the committee; the board chose 2 other members, Alex Janke and June Rosploch. The committee is to solicit suggestions from club members and report their findings to the board. Meeting adjourned at 8:16pm. Next Board Meeting is August 4th at the Freeman s home at 5:30pm. Next General Meeting: July 18th at 7:00pm, ice cream social with meeting following. Respectfully submitted, Herb Neumann, Acting Secretary on behalf of Diane Trimpey. MAFCA, The Restorer, A Of The Day column Source: MAFCA wants your Model A Photo! Please describe your car, mention your MAFCA member number, and include your City and State in an to: webmaster@mafca.com with a Subject Line of: Make My A the A of the Day. Photos that are at least 250 kb in size work the best. Miss a day? View the last 30 days of A OF THE DAY photos when you visit: Check out the following links: LannyGrandson.jpg LannyJustinFranklin.jpg LannyPickup.jpg 06-30_Clements California Tuscany Vineyard Tour.jpg 9

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11 Cals Garage with Alex and Bob Installing Cotter Pins Source: Stephen Lester - Sarotoga Springs, New York Putting in cotter pins, by getting the castellated nuts aligned with the hole in the bolt, can be difficult for those of us whose eyesight isn t what it used to be and who are working evenings by poor light. A little preparation will make all cotter pin assembly much easier. Before you even get out your wrenches, reach for a fine tooth file with at least one good corner. I use a small triangular file to put a shallow, but very visible cut on the thread end of the bolt, running a parallel to the hole for the cotter pin. This makes it much easier to line up the notches in the nut with the fine cut on the end of the bolt, and have the hole in line for the cotter pin. A touch of paint will easily conceal the mark. Not a major breakthrough, but a helpful hint for fellow restorers. See you down the road, Alex TECHNICAL SEMINARS 2014 Water Pump Saturday, July 26 Weather Permitting 9 Doug s Sign-up sheet at meeting or R.S.V.P With Doug Freeman and Herb Neumann **** Future Topic Suggestions Encouraged**** VERY LAST LAUGH Good example of a Brain Study: If you can read this OUT LOUD you have a strong mind. And better than that: Alzheimer's is a long way down the road before it ever gets anywhere near you. 7H15 M3554G3 53RV35 7O PR0V3 H0W 0UR M1ND5 C4N D0 4M4Z1NG 7H1NG5! 1MPR3551V3 7H1NG5! 1N 7H3 B3G1NN1NG 17 WA5 H4RD BU7 N0W, 0N 7H15 LIN3 Y0UR M1ND 1S R34D1NG 174U70M471C4LLY W17H0U7 3V3N 7H1NK1NG 4B0U7 17, B3 PROUD! 0NLY C3R741N P30PL3 C4N R3AD 7H15. Can you raed this? Olny 55 people out of 100 can. I cdnuolt blveiee that I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd what I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in what oerdr the ltteres in a word are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is that the frsit and last ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can still raed it whotuit a pboerlm. This is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the word as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? Yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! 11

12 From the Mailbox MAFCA Communications - Source: 2/1/2014 BOD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS, LA HABRA, CA President Dan Foulk announced the following Board liaisons for 2014: Happy Begg-Website, Jim Cannon-Judging Standards Committee, Jerry Wilhelm-Insurance, Doug Linden- SEMA, Trudy Vestal-MAFCA Office, Trudy Vestal- Era Fashions Committee, Al Stoll-Finance National Awards Banquets 2013 San Antonio, TX final count was 82 registrations with a total of 153 people Little Rock, AR, 2015 TBA National Tours 2014 A Texas Spring, Hill Country of Texas, 2015 Lobsters and Lighthouses of Maine, 2017 By Land, By Sea, By Model A - This will be a full circle tour based out of Olympia, WA. National Conventions 2014 Puyallup, WA 2016 Loveland, CO Policy Changes P1S10 Waiver and Release Policy, P1S02 Media Advertising Policy, P2S05Y Chapter Touring Award The changes are these Policies were approved and will be posted on the MAFCA website shortly. FACEBOOK The MAFCA Facebook page continues to grow with 502 likes as people discover it and the MAFCA group page is also growing at 243 at this point Board of Directors Nominating Committee The 2014 Board of Directors Nominating Committee was approved. They are: Charlie Scott, Dick Stitt, Dick Przywitowski and Mary Tribbett. New Colors in MAFCA Logo Shirts New colors will be offered for MAFCA shirts. The new colors are burgundy, winter green and navy. Look for information on the shirts in the latest issue of The Restorer. Welcome to a new chapter Ford Model A Restorer from Berlin, Germany MAFCA Board approved the charter of the Ford Model A Restorer from Berlin, Germany. NCRG Communication Source: NCRG Meeting May 25, 2014 Call to order-president Tom Rut at 8:02 AM Reading of minutes from January 25, 2014 meeting-patti Stetson. Corrections or additions: in New Business: donation to MAFCA for insurance was a payment not a donation. Motion to approve as printed in the March 2014 newsletter with correction: Trudy Vestal. 2nd: Noel Stetson. 12 Motion carries. Introduction of Board- President-Tom Rut, Vice President-Steve Lewis, Secretary-Patti Stetson, Treasurer-Al Stoll, Advisor/Past President-Trudy Vestal, Webmaster-Steve Mick, Newsletter Editor-Tom Jeanes Roll call of chapters-patti Stetson. 17 of 28 chapters present. Touring A s chapter has disbanded. Introduction of distinguished guests-tom Rut MAFCA past Presidents-Al Stoll, Dave Vestal, Bruce Davis, Rodger Griffin, Les Andrews, Marshall Lewis NCRG past Presidents- Trudy Vestal, Noel Stetson, Les Andrews, Rodger Griffin, Bruce Davis Current MAFCA Board Members-Trudy Vestal, Treasurer Treasurer s report-al Stoll. Checking balance: $ , CD balance: $14, All 28 clubs have paid 2014 dues. Committee Reports- Youth Committee-Jackie Brooks. Article was written & published in the A News regarding NCRG awards & MAFCA scholarships. Next step will be an article for the Restorer. Webmaster report-steve Mick. Reviewed activity on website with increase just before Roundup. Send your club newsletters. Newsletter editor report-tom Jeanes. Has extra Jan. newsletter at this meeting. Will send out via to Reps. & Presidents or postal mail if no address. Send your club information, wanted or for sale items or articles. Next edition after the Roundup. Trudy recognized the excellence of the newsletter & suggested Tom submits it to the MAFCA chapter coordinator. Old Business- 1. Capitol A s-2015 Roundup-Paul Menz. Plans are underway for A Capitol Event on Memorial Day weekend, May at host hotel, Hilton at Arden Fair. Will have multiple tours. 2. Committee to update online Roundup book-tom Rut. There will be a meeting of the committee (Tom Rut, Jim Costello, Trudy Vestal, and Steve Mick) immediately following this meeting & all are invited to attend or submit any suggested changes to Tom. New Business 1. Need club or clubs to host 2016 Roundup-Tom Rut. There is no volunteer host(s) yet. Please take it back to your club-we would hate to have the Roundup end after all these years. 2. Remember to pay your NCRG dues-form is on website. Tom Rut. a. Please pay early-new officers can be added later. Dues remain at $ 0.50 per family & are due in January annually. Form will be on the website. NORTHERN WHEELS NCRG NEWSLETTER PAGE 5 b. Status of Mother Lode A s. Contact was made with the club president and dues have been paid. 3. Election of Officers: Nominating committee has prepared a slate of NCRG members willing to serve next 2 years: Steve Lewis, Sonoma A s for President, Jim Costello, Sonora A s for Vice President, Al Stoll, Auburn A s for Treasurer, Patti Stetson, Tokay A s for Secretary. Tom Rut will serve as Advisor, Past President. Motion to approve the slate of officers as presented: Les Andrews. 2nd: Trudy Vestal. Motion carries. Tom thanked Trudy for serving as NCRG Advisor and also representing us as the only current MAFCA board member from northern California. Continued on next page.

13 From the Mailbox Continued Continued from page 12 Questions & comments from members- 1. Marshall Lewis reported Stan Braden, Modesto Area A s was nominated for the MAFFI board. Asked for his support. Reminder that individual membership is $25 annually. 2. Tom Jeanes reported the recent passing of Ron Accornero, long time MAFCA and Diablo A s member. He was very active in the hobby & will be missed. Memorial service on June 3 & details are on Diablo A s website. 3. Al Stoll reported the passing of Pete Westler, past NCRG President and active Redding Rambling A s member. Thank you to Santa Clara Valley A s for hosting the meeting. Next meeting at Turlock in January Meeting adjourned at 8:26 AM. Respectfully submitted, Patti Stetson, Secretary ACCC Communications Source: Presitents Message Hello Car Guys & Car Gals, I m happy to say that the Car Show Season is in full swing and so far there are several bills that our Legislative Analyst, Robin Cole and our lobbyist, John Caldwell are watching and as you all know it doesn t take much for the California legislature to go sideways with anti-car hobby legislation. We all need to continue to be alert, cautious, and vigilant. I am happy to say that AB1002, the bill that would have raised license fees by $6.00, is dead and is a 2-year bill so we won t have to worry about that one until 2014 There is also some good news nationally regarding ethanol. Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Congress to suspend sale of E15 gasoline. The ethanol gasoline blend known as E10 has already caused concern and hesitation, especially among owners of vehicles not designed to run on the fuel, and despite the mounting questions over its use, the Environmental Protection Agency last summer approved the use of E15 gasoline, increasing the amount of ethanol in pump gasoline. Two bills recently introduced in Congress, however, seek to suspend that approval. House Bill 875 and Senate Bill 344 address concerns with the destructive byproduct of the higher ethanol additive, formic acid, which can contaminate fuel systems, melt plastic and rubber and corrode some metals. The EPA began allowing gas dispensaries to offer E15-laced gasoline in June of last year, and the Renewable Fuels Association has stated that the E15 blend was extensively tested by the EPA before approving its use and is safe for virtually all vehicles manufactured after However, with the implementation of E15-based fuels, many new car manufacturers have weighed in on the subject, with producers such as Nissan, Chrysler, Toyota, BMW and Volkswagen announcing that they will not cover fuel-related claims on their new car warranties. Other companies like Ford, Mercedes and Volvo will not honor any drivetrain warranties in vehicles that use E15. The AAA (Automotive Association of America) has also issued statements that further testing of the E85 blend is needed and that the labeling on refueling pumps is insufficient to warn consumers of the possible damage that could occur with the E15 blend. Both bills have the backing of Association of California Car Clubs (ACCC), Historic Vehicle Association (HVA), and SEMA, and the wording of each bill differs slightly. HB875 asks that the use of E15 be suspended for an additional 18 months while more testing is done. The Senate bill would suspend the sale of E15 entirely. We are especially concerned for classic car enthusiasts whose cars see less road miles over the course of a year and allow the fuel to sit idle inside their fuel systems for even longer periods of time. The same concerns should also apply to anyone who owns a lawn mower, chain saw, weed trimmer, motorcycle, boat, snowmobile or ATV as all of these machines also sit idly by for extended periods of inactivity. The lack of use and infrequent refilling of the fuel system is where most of the problems have occurred to date. HB875 has been referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, while SB344 has been referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Be sure to contact your representatives and let them know you support these bills A s usual, the ACCC Officers and Board of Directors are interested in what you, the members, are thinking and any pressing issues that need our attention. Check in this issue for information on the Director from your area and keep us posted with your suggestions, and comments. Happy Cruising! Rex Roden MAFFI Communications Source: Visit the Gilmore Museum on Model A Day, September 19th and 20th, 2014! Many activities going on including a swap meet, seminars and a Hall of Fame induction. See links below for all the info. We are located on the campus of the Gilmore Car Museum. For directions, hours and admission fees, please visit: For detailed Model A Day Information, please visit: ModelADayAd.pdf 13

14 July 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Board Callister Benicia Parade MAFCA National Convention (details on page 5) Knightsen Museum August th of July Concord Parade General Meeting General Meeting Ice Cream Social, Doors open at 6:30PM, Ice Cream at 7:00 PM, A-I Ice Cream, J-P Toppings, Q-Z Cookies Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Board Freeman Oakhurst County Club Car Show General Meeting Water Pump Seminar Presidents Picnic JULY Birthdays 4 Debbie Sherman 5 Evelyn Wilson 7 Carole Price 7 Paul Woerner 11 Larry Hollinger 12 Paula Belden 13 Bruce Nicolai 13 Donna Staggs 14 Paul Chiabotti 15 Ben Hemphill 16 Michael Cozad 17 Ronnie Sherman 18 Irline Van Ardenne 22 David Granquist 22 John Tait 23 Terri Carlock 24 Gloria Mohr 27 Thereas Aasen 28 James Conley Jr. 29 Barbara Filarski Anniversaries 21 Alvin & Barbara Filarski 24 Ronald & Bonnie Frye 29 Paul & Geneva Chiabott AUGUST Birthdays 5 Janet Andronis 6 Dee Desmond 10 Marilyn Neumann 18 Brigitte Nicolai 19 Elsie Goines 19 Larry Lee 28 Troy Whitehurst 29 Jerry Belden 29 Roger Staggs 29 Marianne Goodson Anniversaries 1 Marty & Nancy Larsen 2 Pete & Marianne Goodson 5 Delbert & Pat Uhland 7 Steve Mick & Alicia Watson 9 Lanny & Kathy Bright 20 Bill & Donna Truesdell 22 Doug & Reyanne Freeman 14