March - April 2017 Vol. 28, No.2

The Newsletter of the TarWheel A’s Dedicated to `the Restoration, Preservation and Enjoyment of the Model A Ford

In this edition: Annual Lube Day Presidential Message Upcoming Meetings Upcoming Parades Meeting Minutes Events Parades Advertisements Anniversaries Birthdays

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This was held on Saturday, February 4th at Campbell Auto Services on S Saunders St in Raleigh. Phil Campbell was our new and most gracious host, who placed his facility at our disposal for the servicing of our vehicles in preparation for our upcoming touring schedule. We had 10 cars turn out for the event and take advantage of using the lifts to make the draining of oil, topping off the transmission and rear end oil, and the greasing of the multiple points across the front and rear axles and steering. It is also a great opportunity to give the cars a close inspection on the underside, without the need to lay on your back on a cold concrete floor. Lunch as on previous occasions was facilitated by Laura DeVore and Vanda Taylor, which consisted of cold cuts with drinks and desserts in the form of cookies and other delights, which was welcomed and enjoyed by all the attendees, including our host.

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The Presidential Messages Fellow Members Sir Walter Wally's Prediction for 2017 is for an early spring, though you wouldn’t have believed the creature on Lube Day. Thanks to everyone who participated and contributed to make the day a success. After the event, it occurred to me that oil pans, transmissions, rear ends and grease fittings all got attention, but we tend to ignore the poor battery. Just thinking a little PM at home is easier than in a parking lot somewhere. For 2017, MAFCA has set up a challenge for Chapters and members; to see if collectively members can drive 100,000 miles in any one day. The proposal is to have each chapter choose one day to tour and accumulate mileage that will then be added to an aggregate of MAFCA members trying to achieve 100,000 miles driven in a day. If the goal is realized, MAFCA will send window decals to all participants. There is no cost to the chapters or participants, Chapters are responsible for collecting and reporting mileage on an honor basis only. Each chapter may choose their day, route and tour to participate. The actual mileage reported must be driven on one day by the chapter members. The day must be between January 1, 2017 and October 31, 2017. Surely if we keep track of the mileage we should be able to post some impressive numbers on some of the tours we have scheduled for this year.

Steve Grace President (Elect).

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Upcoming Meetings/Tours/Events Sunday, March 5th 2pm

Meeting: Club Location: Apex Wings

518 E Williams Street, Apex Sunday, April 2nd 2pm

Meeting: Club Location: Apex Wings

518 E Williams Street, Apex Thursday, April 6th Sunday, April 9th

Event: Charlotte AutoFair Location: Charlotte Motor Speedway

Near Interstate 85 Exit 49 on US Highway 29. Saturday, April 8th 9am

Tour: Apex Founder’s Day Location: Downtown Apex Coordinator: Brian Schuller

Saturday, April 22nd 9am

Tour: Sylvan Heights Bird Park Location: Scotland Neck, NC Coordinator: Helen Kinsch

Friday, April 28th – Saturday, April 29th

Tour: Fiddlers and Fiddleheads 2017 Hill Climb Location: Unicoi, TN Coordinators: Marilyn & George Miller

Saturday, May 6th 9am

Tour: BBQ Festival on the Neuse Location: Kinston, NC Coordinators: Brenda & Michael Mullins

Sunday, May 7th 2pm

Meeting: Club Location: TBD

Saturday, May 20th 10am

Event: Club Annual Game Day Location: Edwards Farm, Princeton, NC Coordinators: Dwight Edwards & Phil Taylor

Saturday, June 3rd 9am

Meeting/Tour: Club Picnic Location: Home of Betty & Austin Connors, Hyco Lake, NC

Upcoming Parades Saturday, March 11th 10am

St Patrick’s Day Parade, Raleigh Location: Downtown Raleigh Coordinator: Michael Mullins

Note:  If you wish to host one of the Club meetings, please contact Brian Schuller (Secretary) or Steve Grace (President). Currently we are looking for a venue or host for the May and July meetings.  If you wish to attend any of the tours or parades, please ensure that you communicate with the coordinator/s your desire to participate.

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Club Meetings January 15th – Garibaldi Trattoria, Fuquay Varina The January meeting was held at the Garibaldi Trattoria restaurant in Fuquay Varina. A large number of the members attended the meeting. Items covered in the meeting:      

Club Financials Parade Coordinator Upcoming Events Future Tours Model A Ford Foundation Membership

January 28th – Home of Vanda & Phil Taylor, Willow Spring This was the annual tour planning meeting which was held at the home of Vanda and Phil Taylor in Willow Spring. A number of the members attended the meeting. Items covered in the meeting.   

Review of proposed tours not included in 2016 schedule Review of proposed tours for 2017 schedule Development of 2017 tour schedule for club

Many thanks to Vanda and Phil for hosting this meeting.

February 5th – Garibaldi Trattoria, Fuquay Varina The February meeting was held at the Garibaldi Trattoria restaurant in Fuquay Varina. A large number of the members attended the meeting. Items covered in the meeting:    

Lube Day New Member Introduction 2017 Tour/Event Calendar Financial

You can find full details of club meetings in the Members Only Section under Meeting Minutes (http://www.tarwheela.com/members-only/meeting-minutes).

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Events Annual Lube Day – (continued from page1) Many thanks to Michael Mullins who coordinated this event on behalf of the club members and many thanks again to our most gracious host Phil Campbell. Event participants: Michael Mullins, Coordinator Ashley Bass Bill Bass and sons Webb and Marshall Chet Butcher Austin Connors Paul Cunnien Bill and Laura DeVore Gerald Elkan Chuck Elms Mahesh Ganorkar and his three children George Goodridge Steve Grace Dave Norris Brian Schuller Greg Seibert Phil and Vanda Taylor Bob Wood

Phil Taylor

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Parades Saturday, December 3rd - Apex This is one of the Christmas parades that is well supported by the club members and the public at large. It is also the only parade that is performed after dusk. A number of cars participated on this cold December day, arriving at the parade site in good time to decorate the cars before the parade starts. Terry Babb was at the front of the parade carrying an Apex Council person in his car. The remainder of the cars were positioned some 20 entries further down the parade. As you can see from the picture below the parade was well supported by the public who love to see the cars and hear the ahooga of the horns.

Parade participants: Terry Babb Lainey and Bill Bass Freddie Braswell Bill DeVore Helen and Michael Kinsch Michael Mullins Brian Schuller Phil Taylor

Phil Taylor

Saturday, December 10th - Holly Springs Just seven days later and the temperatures had declined for this early parade. Only a few brave souls ventured out to participate in the parade. At the assembly point the local gas station owner was handing out free hot chocolate and cookies to all participants, which was much needed and appreciated!. Parade participants: Terry Babb Gary Hunter Michael Mullins Phil & Vanda Taylor

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Anniversaries: Tim & Bonnie Smith Pete & Carolyn Andrews Jim & Lana Weaver Jimmy & Becky Enzor

Birthdays: 1-Mar 15-Mar 19-Apr 29-Apr

Club Officers President Steve Grace

Newsletter Phil Taylor

(919) 552-8849

(919) 342-6705

[email protected]

[email protected]

Vice President Dwight Edwards

Webmaster Paul Ruocchio

(919) 989-2078

(919) 844-5404

[email protected]

[email protected]

Treasurer Dave Norris

Parade Coordinator Michael Mullins

(919) 772-9371

(919) 859-6797

[email protected]

[email protected]

Secretary Brian Schuller

Region Director Chet Butcher

(919) 462-5857

(919) 557-6385

[email protected]

[email protected]

George Miller Steven Grace Pete Andrews Susan Hunter Charity Schuller Gary Hunter Austin Connors Gregory Seibert Joseph DeVeaugh-Geiss Kirk Ellis Philip Taylor Laura DeVore

5-Mar 11-Mar 13-Mar 21-Mar 24-Mar 24-Mar 27-Mar 5-Apr 7-Apr 19-Apr 20-Apr 25-Apr

Tour Director Marty Edwards (919) 989-2078

[email protected]

THE TARWHEEL A’S CHAPTER OF THE MODEL A FORD CLUB OF AMERICA 6521 CLOGHER ROAD WILLOW SPRING, NC 27592

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