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W i c h i t a A ’ s M o d e l A F o r d C l u b
Volume 25 Issue 5
May 2010
Rumbleseat Review
P.O. Box 25
Wichita, KS 67201
Club Tours & Meeting Schedule
May 2010
12………Newsletter Deadline…[email protected]………. 15………Garage Tour………………………….………..……..E. Weninger
24………Club Meeting at Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th N……............7:00 PM
Program: "HOW TO CHEAT ON HENRY'S LADY"
presented by Don Grabendike
June 2010
7-11……..'A' Key to Model A Fun Regional Meet……….….….Omaha, NE 13………..All Wheels Day - Lake Afton…………………...……...Jim Clark
13-18……MARC National Meet……………………..…….French Lick, IN
16………..Newsletter Deadline…[email protected]…..
28………Club Meeting at Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th N………........7:00 PM
July 2010
3………..4th of July Derby Parade & Picnic on Sat the 3rd …...McHenrys 10………Automobilia Moonlight Car Show………....E. Giesen, J.D. Stone
14……….Newsletter Deadline…[email protected]………….
26………Club Meeting at Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th N……...........7:00 PM
August 2010
1-6……...MAFCA National Meet………….....Vancouver, British Columbia 22-27….."Wisconsin Wonders" Bus Tour…………………………....Kottas
23………Club Meeting at Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th N……...........7:00 PM
28……….When Pigs Fly - McPherson……………..…..…………...Ruggles
Sandy Titus Rita Hoffmans
Kat Arnold
Trudee Harshfield Carol Allen
May Refreshments
Calendar 1
Meeting Minutes 2
Future Tours 3
Announcements 4
Past Activities 5-8
Charlie Hawthorne Passes 9
Era Fashion 10
Regional & National Meets 10-12
Swap Meet &Classifieds 12-13
Inside this issue:
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June 2010
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11 12 13 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 27 28 29 30 31
July 2010
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May 2010
The Wichita A‟s Club, their
278th meeting, was called to order
on 4-26-10 by President Ed Giesen
presiding with 90 members present.
Motion was made to accept
the minutes as printed in the Rum-
bleseat Review by Eric Baggs and
was seconded by Jim Broadhead.
Motion passed.
Guests present were Steve
and Carla Shepherd. New members
present were Ron and Sharon Short.
Treasurer Bert Courtright
stated debits, credits and a transfer
of funds.
Sunshine Lady Bonita Gra-
ham reported the passing of Bill
and Betty Fidler, Charlie Haw-
thorne had heart procedure done.
Correspondence was an-
nounced by Ed Giesen informing
members about flyers and car
shows.
Steffens stated no new news
for MAFCA or MARC.
Wichita Area Car Club
Council Rep Doug Shoemaker had
nothing new to report.
Ed Giesen and Jim Broad-
head gave a summary about a re-
gional meet planning informa-
tion. By ballot vote passed unani-
mously in favor to go ahead with
plans.
Old business was a report
by members that the Zenda Tour
was enjoyed. Cimarron Territory
Celebration Tour report was by
Roger Graham. Manhattan Tour
report was by Gary Hileman. Ga-
rage Tour report was by Eric Wen-
inger. All Wheels Day report was
by Jim Clark. July 4th Parade
(actually July 3rd) report was by Ed
Giesen. Bus Tour report was by
Lawrence Kottas. Basement Ladies
Wichita A’s Club Minutes
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Note from the President
Show was announced by Doris
Jean Ludlow.
Refreshment served by Ruth
Goodman, Sue Johnson, Brenda
Broadhead, Brigitte Baggs and
Nora Meyer in a spring setting.
Program “Model A Horns”
presented by Roger Graham.
Meeting then adjourned.
Lenette Kottas, Secretary
It was great seeing the large
turn out for the April meeting. I
was also pleased with the over-
whelming majority that voted to
host the 2013 Regional meet. Look
for an announcement of the
Regional meet management staff
coming soon. In the meantime we
have a lot of events coming up and
an active schedule in the next few
months.
Thank you for your contin-
ued support of our great club and
our hobby.
Ed Giesen
President
Note from the Editor
Remember, Richard and I
are attending the MAFCA National
Meet in Vancouver this summer.
An August newsletter will not be
printed. It is time to be thinking
about what you need to have pub-
lished in the June or July issues. In
the event you have an upcoming
tour during August or September,
you might want to consider printing
the details of your tour as early as
June.
The next MARC National
Membership Meet will be held in
St. Augustine, Florida on March
24th thru 27th of 2011. The Citrus
A‟s and First Coast Regions have
extended an invitation to us. Infor-
mation about this meet is on page
10-11 in this issue.
A little closer to home the
2010 MAFCA Membership Meet-
ing will be held in Colorado
Springs on December 8-11, 2010.
Their plans include attending the
Flying W Ranch for dinner and en-
tertainment, touring mansions, at-
tending Model A and Fashion
Seminars then finish with the ban-
quet and awards dinner.
Linda Kibbe
Editor
We Get Letters
Dear Wichita A‟s,
I want to Thank You for
making your trip to Southwest Kan-
sas and Beaver County. I hope your
road trip was wonderful!
I had the opportunity to view
your cars as you headed south out of
Liberal on your way to the Beaver
Cow Chip as I was leaving my home
along the highway at exactly the
same moments.
I was on my way to McPher-
son for a wedding, but on my return
trip at 12 midnight I drove through
the Super 8 Motel; parking lot so I
could get another view of your beau-
tiful cars.
I hope you were treated with
every kindness while you were in
Liberal.
Thanks & PLEASE
COME AGAIN!
Elaine Fritson
Route 2, Box 241
Turpin, Ok 73950
This a village bus tour that leaves on August 22, 2010 and returns on the 27th of August.
As of May 7, 2010, we have 29 members signed up of the tour. We need a minimum of 35 to have a go
for the bus. The cutoff date is July 1, 2010.
If you need a flyer let Lawrence or Lenette Kottas know and one will be mailed to you with all the in-
formation.
We need to know by July 1 if you plan to go on this trip. This is a good time to let others do the driv-
ing for us and enjoy the air conditioned Coach.
Any questions please call ………... Village Charter Phone number is 316-721-4455.
Thanks you.
Lawrence & Lenette Kottas
Wisconsin Wonders Bus Tour
Jim and Brenda Broadhead invite our Wichita A‟s
Family to attend the marriage of their daughter
Teresa Broadhead to Miles McClure.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
One o‟clock in the afternoon
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
7901 West 21st Street North
Wichita, Kansas
Cake reception following in Fellowship Hall.
Please drive your Model A!
Call us at …….. or e-mail [email protected] if you
plan to drive your Model A and we will have reserved
parking for Model A‟s only.
There seems to be a lot of interest in the Model
"A" fabric that Karen Wiley designed. Some of us
are thinking about sewing shirts and others are looking
at the material for pillows, quilting ideas, etc.
The following information is what Lenette re-
ceived from Karen Wiley, who sells the fabric:
“I am an avid Model “A” enthusiast and
crafter. I decided to design such a fabric. After getting
the necessary permission from Ford, and a fabric com-
pany that would produce it, project was underway
Fabric is 100% cotton, 45 inches wide and sold by
yard increments.”
Pricing is $12.50 per yard. Same price per
yard for any number of yards ordered.
Shipping & Handling:
1 – 2 yards = $5.95 S & H
3 – 12 yards = $11.95 S & H
13 – 20 yards = $14.95 S & H
Since shipping and handling chargers are
cheaper with a larger order, Lenette has graciously
volunteered to take combined orders for the Model A
Fabric. She will collect orders and money during the
May club meeting.
If you have any questions you can call Lenette
at ………….
Exclusive Model “A” Fabric
Wedding Invitation Teresa Broadhead & Miles McClure
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Announcements
June 2010 Birthdays
1 Kelly Huscher
3 Rex Kraus 3 Jack Shumard
4 Tonya Jordan
4 Bobby Watson 4 Glenda Sill
7 Lloyd Peters
10 Duane Gosch
11 John Weninger 12 David Anderson
13 Helen Louise Beaver
14 Jason Mayginnes 15 Mary Brashear
15 June Hall
18 Dutch Cheek
18 Alan Orr 19 Lenette Kottas
20 Trudee Harshfield
21 Tom Dixon 21 Phyllis Reynolds
22 Sue Erikson
23 Diana Grube 24 Bob Johnson
24 Phil Ross
24 Sheryl Wilson
28 Bob Bruce 30 Keith Dudeck
June 2010 Refreshments
Judi Sharp Helen Beaver
Virginia Courtright
Ruth Anne Praeger
June Hall
July 2010 Refreshments
Tony Pezzola brings Sheet cakes
Newsletter Deadline
Wed - June 16, 2010
Wed - July 14, 2010
August - No Newsletter
Sympathy
Prayers of sympathy for Vinita
Hawthorne and all their family at the death earlier this month, of her hus-
band, Charlie. He was a long time
and very active member of the Wich-ita A's.
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Prayers of sympathy for Bo & Pat
McHenry at the death of her Father, Carl John Simon. He was 94. His
obit is in the Friday paper under Col-
wich. Prayers for the family of
Betty Fidler who died Monday. Her
husband, Bill died just a couple
weeks ago. They were former mem-bers of the Wichita A's.
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Prayers for Eric & Brigitte Baggs
and their family. Eric's father Gary
Baggs passed away late Wednesday
night.
Thank You
To All Wichita A's. What a send
off ! The ride to the cemetery was
awesome and will be remembered by
many. It was a great tribute to
Charles. He would have loved it. He
enjoyed the Club so much. He had a
great time rebuilding, touring, and
just visiting. Thanks to each and
every one. The support was great,
prayers, cards, just everything. I en-
joyed the stories in them. Our thanks
and love to each and everyone.
Vinita and family.
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We want to thank everyone for the
prayers, cards, and notes of sympathy
on the death of our father (Carl
Simon). He led a full life of 94
years. Thanks so much
Pat & Bo McHenry
New Members
James Copeland
8301 Brentmoor St
Wichita KS 67206 ………….
looking for unrestored coupe
Steve & Karla Shepherd
11223 W Westlawn Cir Wichita KS 67212
……….. K: ………….
Coupe
Kenneth Robinson 2221 E Stafford St
Wichita KS 67211
………….. '30 Fordor
Roster Update
Barney Capps 1710 W Driftwood Ct
Wichita KS 67204
………..
Roger Toeppen
10010 W Westport St
Wichita KS 67212-6712
………...
New Address
Wilbur Albers
20505 220 RD Ransom KS 67572-7420
Bill Bosserman
1715 W Flamingo Ave TRLR 82
Nampa, ID 83651-1671
Randy & Marla Frazer
1002 Douglas Ave
Beaver OK 73932
Wanted
Larry Oyer's grandson is interested in
purchasing a pickup. He would like it in pretty good shape.
Contact Larry Oyer …………..
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Beaver, Liberal Tour
Past Activities
Early on Friday April 16th, 23 Model A‟s carrying over 50 folks left McDonalds in West Wichita for a 237 mile
trek to Liberal, Ks. The Manager at McDonalds wanted to
know if we were going to the Zoo, (in west Wichita). When
we said, „no‟, Liberal, Kansas he seemed dumbfounded. Light rain was falling but it was never a problem as
we traveled in 3 groups. In Harper group 3 inadvertently
passed group 2 but it wasn‟t a problem, as long as we stayed spread out for smooth traffic flow.
We arrived in Ashland at 11:15 AM; right on sched-
ule for the lunch buffet that was prepared at the Ranch House. It was here that the Shearers from Dodge City
joined us in their 2 Model A‟s. The local Rest Home asked
us to drive by as we left town as their residents peered
through the windows at cars of yesteryear that they remem-ber.
While driving around the Meade, County Lake one
group took a wrong turn and ended up in the maintenance yard but there wasn‟t much delay.
As we arrived in Liberal at 3PM, we made our ap-
pointment at The Mid-America Air museum. 108, vintage, civilian and military aircraft are on display and we were
given a great reception. It was here that we met, Jimmy &
Bettie Brooks, who are club members from Hill City.
The evening was spent, exploring the many eating facilities, maintenance on the cars which included wash jobs
for some.
At 8:20 Saturday morning we left, Liberal for the 40 mile trek to Beaver. This weather was picture perfect, as we
descended into Beaver single file for a mile or more. The
residents seemed impressed and gave us a great reception.
The Frazer Family invited all 56 of us into their home for refreshments, where daughters, Hanna and Kayla had
baked cookies for us. And, Lynda Cushman treated us to a
music medley on the family piano. We lined up for the parade and the small town at-
mosphere was vibrant with American pride as the Cimarron
The Frazers moved to Beaver, Ok a year ago from their home town of Moundridge, Ks. Randy is the City Adminis-
trator and Marla works in a bank. Both report that numer-
ous residents expressed their appreciation for the Wichita
A‟s coming to Beaver and were hopeful we would return.
Territory Celebration began. There was a large variety of floats but of course the Model A line-up seemed to be the
favorite.
From the parade we went to the Fairgrounds, where food
and arts and crafts vendors were set up and lots of people were in a festive mood.
The Wichita A‟s sponsored 2 teams, the A-Bones
and the 4-Bamgers, for the cow chip throwing contest. Our teams didn‟t make a very good showing but at least they all
got free T-Shirts from the event.
Then we went back to Liberal where we had a BBQ dinner at Billie‟s Mexican Restaurant complete with reserved park-
ing and a room to ourselves.
Sunday morning we left at 8:00 am and took a dif-
ferent route home, through Sublette, Montezuma, Ford and to Greensburg where Tom & Dea Corns had arranged a
BBQ lunch for us. The Corns gave us a recap of there ex-
periences during the devastating tornado that hit the town 3 years ago and then took us on a tour of the new Hospital and
a drive around town to view the New Greensburg.
From There we headed for home on Hwy54/400 with the last rest stop in Kingman. We all arrived home,
early evening, very tired but also satisfied that we had a very
interesting and fun week-end while driving our Model A‟s.
With an average of 550 miles per car we determined that we had just driven 13,750 trouble free Model A miles. RG
Early AM at McDonalds with rainy weather.
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Chris & Lynda Cushman on the Starship Wanda Steffens piloting the Starship Pietenpol built with a Model A engine.
Randy Frazer Richard Kibbe Lynda Cushman entertaining us. Norm Hall, Marla Frazer & Francis Grady
Larry Cushenbery is putting all he has in throwing his cow chip.
Francis Grady ran out of chocolate chip cookies so he has chosen cow chip cookies for replacement.
Dea & Tom Corns telling us their ex-perience with the Greensburg tornado.
A's parked at the newly built Kiowa County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg.
Filling up before heading home.
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Judging from the way the wind was blowing the day before the tour,
we thought 21 Model A's would be able to just coast all the way to Manhat-
tan. But, we were blessed with a beautiful, sunshine and windless week-
end. One car had to catch up with us in Manhattan as he broke down a few
miles from their home. That is a great story all by itself which Gary Hileman
will tell at the meeting!
We had lunch at the brand new club house at Colbert Hills Golf
Course. Each table had a two-sided frame that held pictures of different
A's. The event coordinator had looked up our website and downloaded the
pictures and our logo from there. Then on to Pillsbury Crossing (always an
unexpected sight there!) and then the insect zoo and the vet medicine tours on
campus.
We are so grateful to our Manhattan club members who made most of
the tour on Saturday. Bud Valerius showed us his Model A projects at The
Pit Stop with refreshments for us. We visited A Blast from the Past, an in-
credible antique and memorabilia place owned by 87 year-old Blaine Thomas
who had a story for every item. Dave & Claudette Laurie lead us to Duncan's
Garage ('32 Ford cars & parts), the Tuttle Creek area, the KSU Boathouse, a
visit to their beautiful home for refreshments and a look at Dave's antique car
collection and, lastly, Steve Borland's T-Bird collection.
We traveled home Sunday with a stop just outside of Abilene for
lunch at Mr. K's Farmhouse Restaurant and then stopping at Carlton to check on the signs that our club has been
"planting" there on tours passing through that area. The original sign of 10 Model A's stopping there in 1987
HAS BEEN FOUND! It had been "plucked" and brought to us probably more than 10 yrs. ago for restora-
tion. We had taped a garage sale sign over it and then put it away in our lawn shed and totally forgot about it. It
will be restored and "replanted" alongside club signs of 1996, 2000 & 2003. What prompted the first sign? A
local (we assume) had erected a large sign which read: IN 1986 NOTHING HAPPENED HERE!
We hope everyone had some fun. Thanks to all for making the trip.
Rita Hoffmans
Tour To Manhattan
I understand Gary Hileman is a
retired high school wood work-
ing teacher.
Ken & Nora Meyer on a hill above Manhattan. The group stopped for a picture in Carlton, KS.
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Dennis Schroeder & Donna Hileman getting their lunch at Colbert Hills Golf Course.
"A's" driving through Pillsbury Crossing. Hold on, is that a modern car with sunbathers on top? The guys didn't seem to
mind. Also lots of chit chatting on the CB radios. hmmm
Donna Hileman and Rita Hoffmans listening to a stu-dent at the Kansas State Veterinarian School.
Sue Johnson received a birthday spanking at Mr. K's Farmhouse Restaurant .
Dave & Claudette Laurie gave us a grand tour while we were in Manhattan.
This is one of many of Bud Valerius AA trucks.
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"Charlie" Hawthorne Passes
1927 - 2010
Charlie was a native Kansan and served the
Boeing Co for 37 years both in Wichita and TDY in
Maine, Louisiana, Florida and etc. While stationed in
Louisiana in 1977 Charlie purchased his ‟30 Model A
Sport Coupe with restoration in mind. In the mid
eighties Charlie retired from Boeing. At that time he
purchased another Tudor Model A so they could tour
with the club while he was finishing his Sport Coupe.
Charlie & Vinita were having so much fun
with club activities it was 1992 before he finished the Sport Coupe.
The Hawthornes were always very active in promoting club activities, assisting other
members with parts, facilities and tools. During this time period Charlie accumulated several
Model A‟s.
Several years ago the Hawthornes purchased a property retreat in Shell Knob, Mo. As A
result we didn‟t see so much of them but they were always active when in town.
Our deepest sympathy to Vinita and the Family.
For Sale
This truck is outside of Beaver, OK and the owner, Alan
Judy, is wanting to sell it. If you are interested in it, the
phone number is …………...
1931 Model A Victoria. Runs good. New Battery, Turn Signals, Stone Guard, Whitewall Tires. $17,500.00
John Masters ………….
Era Fashion
You’re Invited! M.A.R.C National Membership Meet March 24th- 27th, 2011
To Our M.A.R.C Friends and Families
Please Join Us in St. Augustine! On behalf of the Citrus A’s and First Coast Regions, we are extending an invitation to Discover St. Augustine as we are privileged to host the 2011 M.A.R.C. National Membership Meet. Historic St. Augustine is truly a unique venue to publicly display, take photos and be photographed on one or more of our escorted Model A tours -- catch up with friends both old and new, and perhaps latch onto some rare vintage accessories at our Giant Model “A” Swap fest.
Yearn To Learn! It’s also an opportunity to study body styles, exchange ideas, ask questions, and learn more about the Model "A.” New to the hobby or expert but ever curious? Why not sign up to attend one or more M.A.R.C. and M.A.F.F.I. (Model A Ford Foundation) technical and period fashion seminars conducted by our hobby’s celebrated experts. Also, if your Model A family typically rides” shotgun” but believes spark advance, choke or double-clutch shift is a stylistic form of Charleston Shimmy, we urge you to take advantage of our “hands on” Model A driving seminar!
“Time Spent with Model A’s is Never Wasted” (Apologies to Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette) Your host regions have planned for more activities and events than you’ll have time to spare for so that each family member has a wonderful ex-perience.
Let’s Talk Tours! The annual Model A Restorer’s Club National Membership Meet is held each Spring to present opportunities to drive your Model A. We hope you’ll join us in an escorted lighthouse dinner tour (Friday 3/25) of America’s Oldest City with VIP display parking around St. Augustine’s historic central square. Dinner is ala carte and you’ll have dozens of great eateries within easy walking distance. Plan to be back to the Marriott Renaissance by 8pm to attend our gala Ice Cream Social Welcome Party. Want to explore the bolder side of speed? Take a day tour - Saturday March 26th by motor coach or Model A caravan all the way to the Victory Lane Winner’s Circle for a very special Model A photo at the Daytona International Speedway! Participants will enjoy the 2011 Daytona Beach Spring Car Show and all pre-registers will receive a goody bag. In addition to the infield Car Show and flea market activities, we have The Daytona 500 Experi-ence which takes you from racing’s origins to the home of the world’s most exciting motor sport, NASCAR racing. The Daytona 500 Experience includes: Discounted Group Admission for M.A.R.C. members, a speedway tour of the 31 degree high-banked turns to the Gatorade Victory Lane, a step back in time to see where the Daytona 500 started, a step forward to the present to see the current Daytona 500 winning car in the exact condition as when it crossed the finish line and the Coca-Cola IMAX Theatre presenting NASCAR 3D
No Wire Wheels / No Problem! our host regions have also arranged for city tours of St. Augustine for guests who prefer to leave the driving to the local guides. Continue
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Copied from the May 1930 issue of McCall's Magazine
No. 6113. The important fashion of the Eton ensemble is sim-ply interpreted in a costume consisting of a jacket, a tuck-in
blouse, and a skirt that closes down the front yoke with buttons.
No. 6079. A narrow belt is a sign of the new season when worn on a straight line utility coat. Additional style features are
a deep pointed yoke and pointed sections on the sleeves.
No. 6082. Little capes appear on every type of costume to give
the wide-shoulder-line silhouette. The little cape on this coat is
accented by curving the fronts of the coat to match.
6113 6079 6082
June 7-11, 2010……………. Meadowlark A‟s Regional Meet…………………………. …………………….Omaha, NE
June 9-13, 2010……………. Texas Tour - Fort Worth Model A Ford Club…………… …………………..Granbury, TX
June 13-18, 2010………….. MARC National Meet, ……………………………...….. …………………French Lick, IN
June 19-27, 2010…………. 150th Anniversary Pony Express Model A Tour……. St. Joseph, MO- Sacramento, CA
August 1-6, 2010…………. MAFCA International Meet………………………….….. …….....Vancouver, BC, Canada,
December 8-11, 2010…….. MAFCA Annual Membership Meeting…………………. ………….Colorado Springs, CO
June 5-11, 2011…...……… Plain Ol‟ A‟s Regional Meet………………...…….……. ..…...…….……Kansas City, KS
2012………………………. Central Iowa Regional Meet…………………………….. ………………...Des Moines, IA
2010 - 2012 Future Regional & National Model A Meets
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If you dare, check out Friday night’s Ghosts and Gravestones Haunted Tour of St. Augustine, beginning at 10pm following our Ice Cream Social event. Saturday’s events mix it up with a variety of seminars, “Ancient City” day tours and/or excursion to the Daytona Beach Spring Car Show at the Daytona International Speedway. Just minutes away from our host hotel, The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, ladies will most assuredly enjoy the recently renovated and celebrated, Prime Outlets Mall. St. Augustine; the premier outlet shopping destination in northeast Florida. Showcased here are more than 75 top outlet stores offering savings of up to 65%. A veritable “who’s who” of luxury names includes Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Juicy Couture and Cole Haan, as well as Gucci’s only outlet store in the southeastern United States. Between swap fest bargain hunting and shopping, check out the World Golf Village IMAX Theatre, WGV Golf Hall of Fame museum and the fine resort amenities which are on site at The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village. Future Model “A” Kids, Grandkids and the Young at Heart are sure to enjoy our “Ancient City” attractions. Here’s a sampling:
Castillo de San Marcos - This is the one place no one should miss when coming to St. Augustine. The fort is the oldest and largest stone fort in the conti-nental U.S. The fort was built by the Spanish during 1672 – 1695 with blocks of coquina. Ranger tours are available each day, and live cannon firings are held most Saturdays. It is a National Park Service facility.
Crocodile Feedings at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm & Zoological Park 3:00pm every Saturday. Maximo, a 15-foot crocodile from Australia will be emerging from the water to devour his meal each Saturday. Quite a spectacular thing to see, Maximo is one of the many reasons why so many locals buy annual passes to this wonderful Zoological Park. Springtime in the wild bird rookery along the boardwalk that runs over the Alligator Swamp is a wonderful place to capture great photographs of nesting and hatching wading birds.
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not - The original Ripley’s where you can witness mystical treasures, international oddities and exotic art forms. Located in a beau-tifully restored 1887 historic landmark; it is fun for the whole family.
Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse - The automated professor and students dressed in period clothing relate the school’s history and explain the barter sys-tem, subjects studied, and use of the dunce cap.
The Authentic Old Jail - The Jail includes guided tours by our deputies and inmates. Guests can visit the cells, maximum-security area, and a large col-lection of guns used in actual crimes
Whatever your pleasure, we hope to see you at the Saturday evening banquet. With great entertainment, photo opportunities and your good company, this evening is definitely an “A” list place to be seen and heard!
Finally a Special Offer for your region! Our Host Hotel, The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village St. Augustine is offering a M.A.R.C. Membership Meet group rate of $99 (+ 12% Tax). Beginning May 3rd 2010, please call the Passkey Call Center at 800-266-9432 to make your reservation. Hours are from 8am to 9pm Monday through Friday. To ensure the group rate, please identify the group name, M.A.R.C National Membership Meet, and make your reservation no later than Febru-ary 22, 2011.
BONUS DEAL! - To encourage your M.A.R.C. Region group participation, collectively book 35 room nights (i.e. 12 members make reservations for Thursday, Friday Saturday) and your region will earn credit for a Free Room night! That’s one free room night credit for every 35 room nights booked by February, 22, 2011 Questions? Or for more information, check out our Membership Meet website! WWW.MODELAMEET.COM/ Warm Regards, Citrus A’s and First Coast Region Hosts Email: [email protected], Phone: 904 509 7241
The Wichita A’s Model A
Ford Club encourages
members to join both
National MARC and
MAFCA Clubs.
MAFCA MARC 250 S. Cypress St. 6721 Merriman
La Habra, CA 90631 - 5515 Garden City, MI 48315
U.S. Membership Cost: $40 U.S. Membership Cost: $38
Jun 15-19, 2010…………... Petit Jean Swap Meet (Petit Jean Mountain)….………..…….. .……………….Petit Jean, AR
Jun 26-27, 2010………..…. Swap Fremont - 25th Annual - Christensen Field……………. ………………….Fremont, NE
Jul 8-11, 2010…………….. Iola Old Car Show & Swap Meet…………………………..... .....…………………...Iola, WI
Aug 20-22, 2010………….. Springfield, MO Swap Meet (Ozark Empire Fairgrounds)….. ……….……..Springfield, MO
Sep 18, 2010……………… Hunting Country Swap Meet, Downtown Alva……………. …………………….. Alva OK
Sep 18-19, 2010..………… Ararat Shrine Swap Meet (101 SW Oldham, Route 50 & 291) …………...Lee‟s Summit, MO
Oct 6-9, 2010………….….. Hershey Region Swap Meet……………………………….…. ..………………...Hershey, PA
Oct 15-19, 2010…………... Chickasha Antique Auto Club Swap Meet & Car Show…….. ……………….Chickasha, OK
Oct 23-24, 2010………… Sedgwick Street Rodders Swap Meet, KS State Fairgrounds ………………Hutchinson, KS
Oct 29-31, 2010……….….. Conroe Swap Meet (Montgomery County Fairgrounds)….…. .…………………..Conroe, TX
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February 4-5, 2011
Wichita A's Club Meeting Minisa Park,704 W. 13th N
Meeting Starts 7:00 PM
4th Monday of each month
except December
Wichita A‟s Model A Ford Club
P.O. Box 25
Wichita, KS 67201
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The Rumbleseat Review is the official publica-
tion of the Wichita A‟s Model A Ford Club, Inc, a local
chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America and the
Model A Restorers Club. It‟s purpose is to keep mem-
bers informed of past, present and future events, activi-
ties, and club news. In addition, this newsletter includes
articles and other information to aid in the restoration
and enjoyment of the Model A Ford automobile.
This publication is mailed to members, prospec-
tive members and editors of similar publications prior to
monthly meetings. Meetings are usually the fourth
Monday of the month. Members may publish antique
car related ads only for free of charge which includes
items wanted, items for sale, or items for trade. We in-
vite members to submit articles containing technical
Model A information and other interesting tidbits for
publication in this newsletter. Items to be published
must be submitted to the newsletter editor by deadline
shown in the calendar. Wichita A‟s membership dues
are $25.00 (new members) and $20.00 (renewals), per
year (October to September30). MAFCA dues are
$40.00 per year and MARC dues are $38.00 per year.
An advertisement in this newsletter is $15.00 per year.
Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club Contacts
President, Ed Giesen
[email protected]……...(316) 944-7554
Vice President, Jim Broadhead
[email protected]…(316) 943-7033
Secretary, Lenette Kottas
[email protected]…...…(620) 896-7177
Treasurer, Bert Courtright
[email protected]……..(316) 838-5950
Tour Chairman, Richard Kibbe
[email protected]……..(316) 838-3452
Swap Meet Chairman, Frank Chenoweth (620) 584-6834
Swap Meet Secretary, John Stone
[email protected]…(316) 722-1779
Newsletter Editor, Linda Kibbe
[email protected]…………(316) 838-3452
Webmaster, Darren Schuster [email protected]
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