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FROM THE DIRECTOR S CHAIR Meeting Minutes October 2012, Its October Can you all believe that. I mean were actually talking about the banquet already and I feel like we just got done. It has been a great summer to say the least and Fall is upon us already!! What a busy September we had. We spent a great afternoon supporting the Quad meet, a great drive down, great friends, great food and a great raffle. I would be remiss to not also mention the silent auction to benefit the museum and the car games. Speaking of the museum, we just returned from the dedication in Hickory Corners Michigan, home of the Gilmore Car museum. What a great time we had. A fantastic driving tour down South Lake Shore Drive and on to the old Red Arrow highway. Ron at the helm or the wheel I should say with great stops along the way. The MAFFI Model A Museum was officially handed over to MAFFI for the decoration now to prepare it and fill it and open it to the public on May 18 th, 2013. We will be planning a spring over-nighter for the club that weekend and more to follow later. If you have never been to this magnificent setting and all the barns of cars, plan now to join us. With over 200 persons and 120 cars it was a great day, the pictures were flowing, the speeches were galore and the Illinois Region MARC/MAFCA Chapter donated $2600.00 to the Museum. It was a proud moment for all of us that made this possible! Due to the absence of our Secretary, Rose Niermann, the minutes for the September 4 th meeting were not taken. Hopefully they will be noted this evening. September 22 nd, Jim Antoni arranged our garage tour to the home of Phil and Holly Gansz, what a great collection he has, from Lincoln to Cadillac to Model A, it was a real treat. Then it was off the Klairmont Kollection of cars. Owner Larry Klairmont was more than gracious as he opened his doors to his 350 car collection. and ALL HIS CARS!! This was a great day, the weather was perfect, the chill in the air made it even better and 43 of us had an incredible time. Not to mention the ANNEX building he has with cars for sale. Thanks Jim for a great event! We have a lot yet to do this year as Fall is here, our brake and front end seminar, our autumn drive, Turkey dinner and more.. This is a great time of the year, you can t use the excuse of overheating!! It s been a great touring season and there is a whole lot more to come. Thanks for your support for a great hobby and a great club! Mark Maron Director Illinois Region MARC Illinois Chapter MAFCA 1
September Meeting Glimpses 2012 OFFICERS AND STAFF Upcoming Events October 8-13 Hershey, PA Auto Show Swap COVER PHOTO: Huff and Puff School Bus.. From left to right: Ken Erenhofer, Mark Maron, Jim Patterson, Don Engleman and Vince Scalabrino Director: Mark Maron (847) 302-7900 Assistant Director: Mike Kochevar (847) 827-1555 Treasurer: Don Morman (847) 825-5046 Secretary: Rose Niermann (630) 595-1190 Editor: Sam Donnelly (847) 359-5411 samueldonnelly @comcast.net Regional Correspondent: Mark Maron (847) 302-7900 Activities Chairman: Jim Patterson (847) 934-6582 Club Sales: Pat Maroney (847) 490-3543 Distributor Staff: Jim Dodaro (847) 398-1957 Carl Kalbhen (847) 635-5083 Jack Scambler (847) 392-7096 Membership Staff: Mike Kochevar (847) 827-1555 Announcements: Susan Szymanski (847) 455-8815 Official Greeter: Val Koepke (815) 337-3767 Mini Swap Chairperson: Carl Kalbhen (847) 635-5083 PayCarShow Chairperson: John Drengenberg (847) 272-7192 New Member Coordinator: Ron Ehrenhofer (847) 255-6758 Web Site Manager: Mark Maron Youth Advisor/Liason Dave Hartmann (847) 970-1040 Photographer: Mike Gaimari (773) 631-3902 Property Chairman: Ken Ehrenhofer (815) 337-4656 Raffle Coordinator: Marcia Donnelly (847) 359-5411 Technical Coordinator: Mike Podgorski (847) 381-4616 Winter Swap Committee: Mike Sargis (773) 507-5144 Val Maron (847) 302-7900 Mike Kochevar (847) 827-1555 Refreshment Staff: Val Maron (847) 302-7900 Awards Staff: Val Koepke (815) 337-3767 Ladies A s Staff: Val Maron (847) 302-7900 Resident Experts: Judging Standards Ken Ehrenhofer (815) 337-4656 Ron Ehrenhofer (847) 255-6758 Era Accessories: Vince Scalabrino (847) 934-8167 Interiors & Upholstery: Jim Antoni (847) 698-2637 Dave Jahn (847) 488-0486 Electrical: Marty Brown (847) 673-1157 License Plates & Tags: Frank Smith (847) 942-0905 Fashion: Marilyn Krenger (815) 338-4008 2
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Model A Restorers Club National Membership 2013 Name(Print)------------------------------------------------------- Address------------------------------------------ City State Zip _ Name of Region _ Dues per year are $38.00 (Check one) New Member_Renewal_ Membership Number _ Applicant's Signature National Dues are payable either to the Illinois Region Membership Chairperson or directly to the National Club: Model "A" Restorers Club, 6721 Merriman, Garden City, MI 48135 Model A Ford Club of America National Membership 2013 Name(Print)---------------------------------------- Address------------------------------ City State Zip------ Country Telephone Permission to publish my telephone number in future Membership Rosters? Yes Name of Region No-- Dues per year are $40.00 National Dues are payable to either the Illinois Region Membership Chairperson or directly to the National Club: MAFCA, 250 Cypress St., La Habra, CA 90613-5515 7
Model "A" Restorers Club Illinois Region Dues for the year of 2013 Membership Application Membership No. _ Dues must be paid by the end of January to be an active member and receive: The Distributor Name(Print). _ Spouse Address _ City State Zip _ Telephone O c c u p a t i o n _ Email Address. _ Model "A"s Qwned (1) (2) (3) _ Other "A"s or Cars of Interest-------------------------- Dues are $25.00 ( Check One) New Member Membership Renewal _ Make checks payable to: Illinois Region of M.A.R.C. Mail to: Mike Kochevar I Membership Chairman 1115 Stark Place Des Plaines, IL 60016 Our basic requirements for membership are as follows: Payment of yearly dues and have liability insurance on any vehicle (antique or modern) that is used at a Club function. Applicants Signature Is your antique auto insured? Yes No The Illinois Region holds its business meetings at 7:30PM the first Tuesday of every month at: American Legion Hall 9757 Pacific Ave. Franklin Park, IL The Illinois Region is affiliated with both National Clubs: Model "A" Restorers Club & Model "A" Ford Club of America 8
2012 Calendar Of Official Events JANUARY General Meeting Tues 3 Awards Banquet Sat 14 FEBRUARY General Meeting Tues 7 Arlington Toyota Car Show Sat 18 Winter Swap Sun 19 MARCH General Meeting Tues 6 Fashion discussion coffee/cake Pizza Party Sat 10 APRIL General Meeting Tues 3 Tech discussion car prep National Membership, Perrysburg, OH 12-14 JULY 4th of July Parades Wed 4 General Meeting Mon 9 IOLA Swap, WI Thu-Sun 12-14 Barrington Concourse Sat-Sun 14-15 AACA Lake Forest auto show Sun 22 OCTOBER General Meeting Tues 2 Model A accessories presentation Autumn Drive Sun 21 Brake seminar: Ken;s garage Sat 27 MAY General Meeting Tues 1 Brake Seminar Sat 12 Garage Tour Car Sun 20 Museum Chicago AUGUST General Meeting. Gilmore Tues 7 Elgin Road Race Car Show Sat 18 Fund Raising Swap Model A & T 25 NOVEMBER Turkey Dinner Sun 4 General Meeting Elections and Hershey Slide Tues 6 Presentation JUNE Sharon, WI Model A day Sun 3 General Meeting Tues 5 Oshkosh National MARC mtg 1 0-12 National Tour Caravan Groups talk MAFCA Nat l mtg. 18-23 SEPTEMBER General Meeting Tues 4 Quad Meet Messenger Woods Lockport Sun 9 British Car Festival Harper College, Palatine Sun 9 MAFFI Museum dedication Sat 15 Gilmore, MI DECEMBER General Meeting Tues 4 Cookie exchange & Holiday Party at the meeting Note: Dues for 2013 are due on January 2, 2013. The Illinois Region MARC holds its monthly business meetings at 7:30 PM the 1st Tuesday of every month (exceptions made for holidays) at the American Legion Hall, 9757 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park Illinois. ( Corner of Ruby and Pacific ) The meeting is open to all members and visitors. If and when your name will be used in articles and pictures on our club website, your full name (first and last name) will appear unless you explicitly notify Mark Maron that you do not wish to have your full name on the website. You can call Mark at (847) 302-7900, or EMAIL HIM AT mark@maron.com. DIRECTORY NEW MEMBERS: UPDATES Clinton and Lois Mejias Please carry New Member Information with you in your A. 9
MARC Illinois Region Financials Report from 8/21/12 to 9/20/12 INTAKE $1,809.00 MAFFI Swap Revenue $1,740.00 Meeting Raffle $13.00 Local Dues (2) $50.00 Ford Buttons (4) $6.00 Exhaust $2,597.79 MAFFI Donation $1,40.00 Meeting Refreshments $30.44 Distributor Postage & Seals $60.75 Treasurer s MAFCA Dues $40.00 Revisions to Swap Flyers $150.00 Laminated Instruction Sheets (20) $420,00 Art Work (laser-cut Model A) $50.00 Distributor Printing $106.60 MAFCA Upcoming events November 3-4 Lebanon, Tennessee Hosts: Gulf Coast For Sale, 1922 Model T touring, not run in 25 years, engine turns over, did run on mag, has starter and generator, was converted to pick-up but has rear body section, top bows and fenders. Extra generator, windshield, Hassler shocks, steering column,water pump, Smitty's upholstery not installed. Asking $2000. Ron Bawiec, 5507 W. Byron Model A s First Annual Model A-Early Ford V-8 Swap Meet November 17 Linn County Exposition Center, Albany, OR Enduring A s Chapter. 35th Annual Albany Indoor/Outdoor Swap Meet December 9-12 Charleston, South Carolina Palmetto A s Chapter 2012 MAFCA National Awards Banquet - For more details contact MAFCA at 562-697-2712 between 10 am and 4 pm Pacific Time OR Check the web site at 1928 MODEL A FORDOR LEATHERBACK Will sell to loving home. Just not enough time to dedicate to it. New Berg radiator to judging standards. Interior and exterior in good condition. Runs great! Just drove for an outing to Cantigny.$12,500 OBO. Sam or Marcia, MAL Contented-Common Sense Tricks to Get That Old Engine Up and Running Reprinted from Model A Trader (Fred H. Engelman Spring 1994) Editor s note: Last month paragraph three (3) of the above titled article was partially garbled with the last sentence. Here is the paragraph in its entirety. My little Coupe is an original. It has never to my knowledge been restored but has been worked over mechanically and cosmetically, so that it looks and drives great.. That is, after our mechasnic did his majic. I do not plan to restore this automobile at the present time, but I would like it to be my driver 10
ORDER FORM ILLINOIS REGION LOGO DENIM SHIRTS Street Ad- City: Phone: Name: dress: State: Zip: Sticker Price: $27.00 each (including FIRST name embroidered over the pocket) Shipping: $4.00 for 1 shirt, $5.00 for 2. Payment in Full at time of order is required (including shipping). MEN S WOMEN S Long Sleeve Long Sleeve Shirts x $27.00 $ Short Sleeve (No Tall Sizes) Short Sleeve TALL Small Shipping $ X- Small 3X-L L-T Medium Small 4X-L XL-T Large TOTAL $ Medium 5X-L 1XL-T X-L Large 6X-L 2XL-T 1X-L 1st Name: X-L 7X-L 3XL-T 2X-L 1X-L 8X-L 3X-L 1st Name: 2X-L 4X-L ILLINOIS REGION M.A.R.C. ILLINOIS CHAPTER MAFCA Place Stamp Mark Maron, Director 417 Oak Grove Circle Wauconda, IL 60084 To: The Distributor Dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Model A Ford October 2012