GRA-NEVA GRAM GRASS VALLEY/NEVADA CITY CALIFORNIA Issue 8 GraNeva A s Model A Ford Club of America August 2013 Janet and Buzz Elliott - clubs latest members. 4th of July Parade at Dutch Flat Picture taken by Ted Baerresen Gra-Neva Gram 1.
GRA-NEVA GRAM This is the newsletter of the Gra-Neva A s (Grass Valley/Nevada City) Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America (MAFCA.) Feel free to use information here, with credit. Club members may place a business card size advertisement in this paper for a small fee; contact the Treasurer. OFFICERS- 13 President Vice-President Treasurer Editor Secretary Membership Tour Directors Bob Ambrose Steve Turnsk Kay Harms Sharon Pierce Karen Mitchell Sandy Hundemer Ted Baerresen/ Bill Mitchell 346-7736 274-7079 272-4683 470-8930 273-1620 346-7736 274-2965 273-1620 President s Message For August. Summer will soon be over. You best be planning on attending a few great tours left this summer. Carl s Powerhouse tour in Folsom is on the 14th. Meet at Kmart at 10AM at this time Carl will explain where there is good parking in Folsom, and the plans for the day. Plan on eating lunch and browsing around town first, then the Powerhouse tour will follow. Carl will also be explain where to meet for the Tour. Call Carl if you have questions. SERVICE CHAIRPERSONS-2012 ACCC B days&anniv. Historian: Publicity: Sheriff: Sunshine Technical Webmaster Bill Toensing Myra Clampitt Bill Mitchell Denia Hubard Steve Straw Jackie Oborne Ron Pierce Bridgette Holzaple 477-1128 478-5931 273-1620 432-3629 432-9132 273-7571 470-8930 268-3800 We also have the Empire Mine Picnic on the 24th. This is always a fun day! Now don t forget our August Meeting Auction. It s a great chance to clean out your closets. Get rid of all your once thought treasures that are now collecting dust. Share them with someone else! Club meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at Penny s Diner in the Brunswick Basin, Fowler Center near SaveMart, Grass Valley at 7:00 p.m. We welcome all guests. If you are interested in a membership in MAFCA; write to MAFCA, 250 S. Cypress, La Habra, CA 90631 Also join us for an informal get-together at the Penny s Diner, Wednesday mornings about 7:00 a.m. Items for the newsletter can be Emailed to: sassygolddust@yahoo.com Check our Website at: Granevaas.com for past Newsletters Also for the Auction, produce and desserts are always a hit with our members. So get picking and baking. Steve Straw reported that Ardy Tobin and Ray Hren are progressing very well! Keep up the good work you two! By the way, have you been keeping your radiator topped off?? Take care, Bob Sunshine Report If anyone has information re: a club member who is ill, or needs congratulating, etc. contact Jackie Osborne @ 273-7571. Gra-Neva Gram 2.
General Meeting Minutes - July 25, 2013 Model A Ford Club of America: Gra-Neva A s Chapter Call to order: The meeting was called to order by President Bob Ambrose at 7:17 p.m. at Penny s Diner. Had a bit of a problem getting inside, no key and the staff wasn t there. A few phone calls and we were in! Membership: There were no new members or guests. Raffle: Vern Harms was selling raffle tickets. Secretary: There were no additions or corrections to the minutes as printed in the Gra-Neva Gram. Sharon Pierce was temporary secretary for Karen Mitchell. Vice President: Steve Turnsk had no report. Treasurer: Kay Harms gave a report about expenses and money in our checking account. Ginny Gleason donated $40.00 to the club for sell of a Hubbly model. Editor: Sharon Pierce reminded people that there was one more Wednesday, July 31st. Come out and support your club! ACCC: No report this meeting. Tours: Ted Baerresen reported on the upcoming tours: August 14 - Folsom Powerhouse Museum Leave K-Mart at 10:00 a.m. Contact Carl Ambrose for more information. August 24 - Miners Picnic at Empire Mine Meet at K-Mart at 9:00 a.m. Contact Bill Mitchell if you want to display your car. A show of hands indicated 4-5 cars will attend. Sept. 17,18, and 19 - Mystery Tour Contact Sharon Pierce for info (but I won t give it to you! Ha!!!) Sept. 28 - International Model A Day Bill Mitchell will lead a tour to Apple Hill. Times & meeting TBD Oct. 12 - Progressive Dinner Kay Harms and Sandy Hundemer are organizing this fun event. Maybe the ladies would like to drive the cars. Starts at 2PM til it s over. Sign up at the August Meeting if you will be participating in the tour. November 23 - Thanksgiving Potluck, Saturday - Time and place TBD December 15, Christmas Dinner, Sunday at Apple Alley - 6PM Sunshine: Steve Straw announced that Ray Hren and Ardy Tobin are both doing much better. Technical: Air compressors sometimes put water into your tires when filling. Be sure to drain the compressor tank before you fill air in your tires. Watch out for this! Haves and Wants: Jerry Dorville are selling there 1926 Ford Coupe - Model T for $10,000. Contact Jerry if you have questions. Old Business/New Business: Auction next meeting. Money goes towards your Mystery Tour and Christmas Dinner! Please support your club! Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Pierce, acting Secretary Attendance Drawing: Rick Gerdl won $10.00. Raffle: 50/50 was split two ways: $15 to Steve Straw and $15 to Carl Ambrose. Attendees: Ginny Gleason, Bob Ambrose and Sandy Hundemer, Sharon and Ron Pierce, Steve Turnsk, Larry and Denia Hubbard, Ted Baerresen, Charles Crow, Carl Ambrose, Vern and Kay Harms, Vicky and Steve Straw, Rick Gerdl, Kelly Stevenson, Myra and Marty Clampitt, Buzz and Janet Elliott, Steve Halverson, Jerry and Sharlene Dorville. Only 4 little A s present! Get out there and drive :) Gra-Neva Gram 3.
ADVERTISERS FOR THE GRANEVA A S NEWSLETTER Do you know of anyone who would like to advertise in our Newsletter. Have them get a hold of Sharon Pierce for pricing! Krippled Fishing Lures, USA, was started in 1992 to distribute the Krippled Fishing Lures line of Salmon tackle in the US. Krippled Fishing Lures is a Canadian manufacturer of Salmon tackle that started production in 1964. Before I came along, they had never sold tackle in the US market. I am the sole licensed distributor for the US, and I have wholesale sales in 26 states right now. Thank you, Kelly Stevenson Coming to a store near you! Nevada City Summer Nights on Broad Street Nevada City. Janet Elliott and Mack her dog (our newest member!) Buzz Elliott s 1930 Roadster Coupe Ted Bearresen, visitors Hector and Dale, and Ron Pierce Pictures by Sharon Pierce Gra-Neva Gram 4.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Bold & underlined print dates show official club events. Italic print dates show events of general interest August 14th - Folsom Powerhouse Tour - meet at Kmart at 10AM - Carl Ambrose leading August Meeting: Thursday the 22nd @ Penny s Diner and AUCTION!!! Bring your goodies! August 24th - Miners Picnic - Meet at 9AM Back Gate of Empire Mines Park Bill Mitchell Leading. September 17, 18, 19th - Mystery Tour - Bob Ambrose and Sharon Pierce leading - contact for details. September 28th - International Model A Day - Bill Mitchell leading 9AM at Kmart. Tour to Apple Hill. October 12th - Progressive Dinner, contact Kay Harms for details. Thanksgiving Potluck - TBD Christmas Dinner - December 15th, Sunday at Apple Alley. 6PM - Let Sharon Pierce know if you will be attending. Upcoming Swap Meets/Shows: August 4th - Sunday - Swap Meet - Sacramento @ the Sleep Train Arena/Arco August 18th - Sunday - Chico at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. Hi all! EDITOR S NOTES: Did you know LinQ was closed!!! Yep they walked away leaving the turtles and fishies to die!!! Also all the food rotting in the kitchen! Dang, I really liked that place and the people were nice to Ron and I. Oh well! I guess it s the Royal Dragon now! The Summer Nights in Nevada City have been going pretty good, still not the participation I d like to see. People need to become more active with the club, service/support keeps it strong! Hopefully you are thinking of which position on the Board you will be wanting to hold this coming year (2014) Please check to see if you have refreshments for the next meeting. Get your requests in! What do you want to know? See you on the road! Sharon Pierce I m sure you have a question for Ron, just submit to the Editor at: PS: Swap Meet at Arco on the 4th of August!!! sassygolddust@yahoo.com and he ll be glad to answer at the next meeting. Gra-Neva Gram 5.
HAVES AND WANTS Jerry Dorville is selling his 1926 Ford Coupe Model T. Asking price is $10,000. Has a Ruckstell Rearend, powder coated wheels, 4 new tires, good paint and upholstery, 6-V Battery. Call Jerry at 530-273-7440 for more info. JOIN ACCC Association of California Car Clubs c/o Danelle Stumbo 670 Auburn Folsom Road, Ste 106 Auburn, CA 95603 Individual memberships $25 Questions: 885-7600 AUGUST BIRTHDAYS 23 - Aaron Johnson 30 - Bobbie Andrews Warm Birthday wishes to you all. AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES www.acccdefender.org 6 - Kelly and Virginia Stevenson 36 years Don t forget the Mystery Tour in September... HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU ALL! Thanks to Myra Clampitt for birthday and anniversary updates. REFRESHMENTS Coffee will be supplied by Penny s Diner for $2.00 per cup with FREE refills. Meeting Refreshments will be brought in by individual members, alphabetically by last name each month. Any questions or can t make it to the meeting, please contact Bob Ambrose or Steve Turnsk. August Meeting: Bill Mitchell September: Jim Musick October: Tommy Osbourne Gra-Neva Gram 6.
Pictures from the 4th of July Parade in Dutch Flat Steve Halverson s 1931 Pick-up The staging areas for the parade. Buzz Elliott s 1931 Roadster Coupe Steve Turnsk s Boom Truck & 1931 Coupe Ted Baerresen s 1930 Tudor Pictures by Janet & Buzz Elliott Gra-Neva Gram 7.
Steve Halverson and friend. Ted Baerresen - Tour Leader Steve Turnsk and Kristi in Boom Truck, Janet and Buzz Elliott in Roadster Coupe Gra-Neva Gram 8.