CALENDAR OF EVENTS Issue 12 DECEMBER 2016 Next Issue Deadline: JANUARY 08, 2017 DEC 04 CHRISTMAS PARTY 06 BOARD MEETING JAN 03 BOARD MEETING 16 GENERAL MEETING FEB 07 BOARD MEETING 20 SWEETHEART MEETING MAR 07 BOARD MEETING 20 GENERAL MEEETING APR 04 BOARD MEETING 17 GENERAL MEETING SAFETY INSPECTION TOUR IMPORTANT!! MAY 02 BOARD MEETING 15 GENERAL MEETING http://www.iemodelaclub.org REFRESHMENTS: DEC: JAN: FEB: CHRISTMAS PARTY EILEEN LaFRANCE & LAURA HENKE SWEETHEART DESSERT PAGE 1
INLAND EMPIRE MODEL A FORD CLUB OF AMERICA P.O. Box 614 Veradale, Washington 99037-0614 Web address: http://www.iemodelaclub.org e-mail address: elafrance@msn.com. PURPOSE OF THE CLUB To serve as a medium of exchange of ideas, information, and parts for owners and admirers of the Model A Ford car, and to aid them in their efforts to restore and preserve the car in its original likeness, as well as other aspects of the Model A hobby. To unite in a central club all persons who are interested in restoring, maintaining, and enjoying the Model A Ford automobile in a manner to attract prestige and respect within the community; and it shall further be the purpose of this Club to help these people become better acquainted, and to encourage and maintain among its members the spirit of good-fellowship; sociality, and fair play through sponsored activities including the use of the Model A Ford and family participation. MEETINGS General The third Monday of each month. Board The first Tuesday after first Monday of each month. Millwood City Hall Check Calendar of Events for the location of each 9103 E. Frederick Ave. month s meeting. All members are invited. 7:00 P.M. 6:30 P.M. MEMBERSHIP DUES: $25.00 per year. Dues are payable to the Inland Empire Model A Club treasurer at the general meeting or mail to our treasurer, Sheila Gibbons, P.O. Box 574, Veradale, WA 99037. Membership in the Club as well as MAFCA is from January 1 to December 31 of each year. A New Applicant paying dues on or after November l of each year constitutes payment of the full dues for the ensuing calendar year. Membership in the National club (MAFCA) is a prerequisite for all active members in the local club. MAFCA DUES ARE $40.00. Mail to: Model A Ford Club of America * 250 South Cypress Street * LaHabra, CA 90631-5586 CLUB OFFICERS FOR 2016 PRESIDENT Candi Hoover 8704 N. Malvern, Newman Lake, WA 99025 226-1238 VICE PRESIDENT Jim Pendleton 11218 Silver Lake South Rd. Medical Lake, WA 99022 299-3466 SECRETARY Maureen Bledsoe 13414 E. Wellesley, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 928-2613 TREASURER Sheila Gibbons P.O. Box 574, Veradale, WA 99037 892-0432 N.W. R.G. REP. Dave Henke 17803 E. Indiana, Greenacres, WA 99016 924-1175 MEMBERSHIP DIR. Laura Henke 17803 E. Indiana, Greenacres, WA 99016 924-1175 EDITOR Eileen LaFrance 18105 E. Montgomery, Greenacres, WA 99016 926-1431 HISTORIANS Jackie Bonner 19219 E. 8th, Greenacres, WA 99016 926-0361 Laura Henke 17803 E. Indiana, Greenacres, WA 99016 924-1175 A TALEPIPE is a monthly publication of the Inland Empire A Club. All articles and correspondence should be sent to the Editor by the FIRST OF EACH MONTH at 18105 E. Montgomery, Greenacres, WA 99016, by phone at 509-926-1431, or by e-mail at elafrance@msn.com Articles may be reprinted in other newsletters as long as credit is given to the author and the Inland Empire A Club A TALE- PIPE. PAGE1 PAGE 2
DECEMBER 2016 A TALEPIPE Issue 12 The official publication of the Inland Empire Model A Club, Spokane, Washington GENERAL MEETING President s Message Dear members, This is my last newsletter as president! I want to thank everyone for always being there for me. I didn't always conduct meetings in the proper manner, but in the end they got done and hopefully everyone had fun. We had a nice turnout for the Christmas party. Always nice to end our year with a fun gathering. Enjoyed seeing some of our members that aren't able to attend our meetings. We love having you join us to catch up on what's going on and visit. Thanks to Jackie Bonner and Laura Henke for putting the party together. The ornaments were all hand made and beautiful. Great job ladies! So I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Candi Hoover, President CHRISTMAS PARTY Our annual Christmas Party serves as our December meeting. We again were at the Airport Ramada Inn and had a nice crowd this year and another delicious meal. Jackie Bonner and Laura Henke made all the arrangements for the party and then provided decorations and goodie bags for each person. They do an excellent job! They also took Christmas photos, which will be available at the January meeting. It was nice to see Chuck and Shirley Arnold this year. Last year Chuck fell the day before the party and broke his shoulder. Their daughter and son-in-law brought them this year as Chuck is no longer driving. The weather was not an issue this year, which is always nice. A few pictures are scattered through out this newsletter from the party. Last month we had our general election for board officer positions open. Jackie Bonner was elected President, Sheila Gibbons remains treasurer and Laura Henke will remain as Membership. Congratulations to all! A reminder that dues are due by the end of January. A renewal application is attached to the back of the newsletter. Also Jim Pendleton needs to hear from the guys with their speedometer readings to help ascertain who receives the mileage award trophies. All traveling trophies need to be turned into Jim Pendleton no later than the January meeting so they may be prepared to be given out again in February. January will be a regular meeting on Monday evening at Millwood City Hall. See you then. Happy New Year to all PAGE 3
SWAP MEET CALENDAR 2017 Jan 8-29 51st Annual Turlock Swap Meet Stanislaus County Fairgrounds 900 N. Broadway, Turlock, CA Sat - 7 am to 5 pm Sun - 7 am to 3 pm www.turlockswapmeet.com Carol Hansen 209-571-1232 ********************************************* NRWG Meet June 22-24th, 2017 Hosts: Myrtlewood A s Coos Bay, Oregon Contact: Gail Clymer gclymer@hotmail.com Check MAFCA site under activities and scroll down to June 2017 and the MWRM item for information about hotels and for the registration forms. WANTS/GOTS FOR SALE: 40 HP Volkswagen motor. Howard Rowley 509-326-9214 Tiny Tech Tips: Brake Rod Rattle Brake rod rattle is a common problem that plagues many Model A owners. Here is a tip to quickly and inexpensively remove the rattle. Loosen the clevis lock nut about one quarter of a turn. Grab brake rod just off the threads with vice grip pliers and twist the brake rod about one eighth of a turn, then lock nut. This puts a slight torque load on the rod and clevis but will eliminate the rattle without damage. PAGE 4
GENERAL MEETING November 21, 2016 President Candi Hoover called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The treasurer s report was read and accepted There were no changes to the secretary s minutes as printed in the A Tailpipe. Eileen put the sign-up sheet out for refreshments for next year. If you still have any of the old membership flyers, please get rid of them and see Eileen for the new ones. Dues are due in January and need to be paid by Feb. 1st. There was more discussion on the MAFCA term limits petition and Dave has put it out to look at and sign. This petition was sent out nationwide not just in the northwest. Steve Schmauch said that the MAFCA board wants a policy change not just a bylaw change. The election was held and the results are: President; Jackie Bonner Treasurer; Sheila Gibbons Membership; Laura Henke The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM followed by refreshments and social time. BOARD MEETING December 6, 2016 President Candi Hoover called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Present were Sheila Gibbons. Laura Henke, Jim Pendleton, Eileen LaFrance, Maureen Bledsoe and guest Jackie Bonner. There were no changes to the secretary s minutes as published in the A Tailpipe. The treasurer s report was read and accepted. Laura had nothing new to report. Eileen had nothing to report. Trophies need to be turned in to Jim Pendleton next month for the February meeting. If you have any suggestions for recipients of this year s trophies, let one of the board members know. Since there will not be a cook-off in January this year, we will have a regular meeting, refreshments and play bingo. The February 20th Sweetheart meeting will be at the Millwood City Hall meeting room and we will be serving the pies and ice cream. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. The next board meeting will be at Denney s restaurant, on Argonne, at 6:30 PM on January 3rd, 2017. Respectfully Submitted, Maureen Bledsoe, Secretary Respectfully Submitted, Maureen Bledsoe, Secretary PAGE 5
INLAND EMPIRE A S MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Dues go to publish the A Talepipe and Club activities Please fill out all the following information so that our roster and newsletter can be as accurate as possible. Also, don t forget to join MAFCA. There is a MAFCA application at the bottom of this page. Last Name First Name Spouse/Significant Other s Name Address e-mail City St. Zip Phone Cell List Model A s that you own The following information will be used in the event of an emergency at a Model A function. In event of an emergency please contact the following: Name Phone Relationship Name Phone Relationship Allergies Medication Health Insurance Information Signature Membership Dues are $25.00. Please give to a board member or mail to: Inland Empire A s Amount Paid Check # or Cash P.O. Box 614 Veradale, WA 99037-0614 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ MODEL A FORD CLUB OF AMERICA/250 SOUTH CYPRESS ST./LA HABRA, CA 90631-5586 562-697-2712; TOLL FREE: 1-888-2MODELA; E-MAIL: MAFCAHQ@aol.com; www.mafca.com NEW MEMBER APPLICATION Name Spouse s Name Address City St. Zip Country Dues per year- US Members $40.00, Canadian Member $50.00, International Member $56.00 US Funds only. Optional Initiation Package Fee (new members only) US and International Members: MC Visa Card $10.00 Includes: 1 back issue of The Restorer; l Lapel Credit Card No. Pin. 1 Club Decal and 1 Name Badge Expiration Date Membership only or Membership & Initiation package Signature