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JANUARY 2010
January 22-23 -- La Habra, CAMAFCA Board of Directors Meeting
Friday planning meeting 8AM to 2PM; Saturday Board Meeting 8AM to 5PM.
All MAFCA members are welcome to attend.
01/20/10
January 30-31-- Turlock CA
Hosts: Modesto Chapter
Annual Swap Meet
The TURLOCK SWAP MEET always takes place during the last full weekend in January. In 2010, the Swap Meet will take place January 30/31, 2010. The hours of operation are Saturday, 7 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, 7 AM to 3 PM. Admission is $5.00 at the gate, children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
Swap Meet Info: visit our web site
11/01/09
FEBRUARY 2010
February 5 - 6 -- Kansas Coliseum, Wichita KSHosts: Wichita A's Chapter
35TH ANNUAL SUNFLOWER SWAP MEET
Feb 5 (8AM to 6 PM) & Feb 6 (8AM to 4PM), No outside spaces, Inside sold out, Car barn first come basis. Kansas Coliseum is located at 85th St N and I-135, $5 parking.
Info: 316-722-1779.
MARCH 2010
March 6 -- Selma, CAHosts: Blossom Trail A's
March 14 -- Livermore, CA4th Annual Selma Swap Meet
Blossom Trail A's will host the fourth annual Selma Swap Meet on Saturday
Info: Check our web site.
Hosts: Delta A's
March 14-19 -- AustraliaBill Rose Feast
The Delta A's are hosting the 7th Annual Crab/Steak Feast at the Rose Ranch in Livermore, California along with the Silicon Valley MARC Chapter. The Ranch is located at 3024 Greenville Road in Livermore and the festivities start at 11:00am. Payment is due by March 1, 2010.
Info: Bill Rose, 925 784 5977
Flyer: Click Here
Hosts: Model A Ford Club of Victoria
March 28 -- Maynard, Massachusetts21st National Meet
To be held in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Info: click here
Questions: Kevin Churchill, National Meet Director
Hosts: Minuteman Model A Ford Club
16th Annual Winter Blahs Swap Meet
Please join the Minuteman Model A Ford Club for our 16th Annual Winter Blah's Swap Meet from 7:30am - 11:30am. We will be indoors at the Maynard Elks Club, 34 Powdermill Road (Rt. 62) with antique auto parts, automobilia and much more. Admission is $3, 10' x10' vendor spaces are $15. Large parking lot, assistance for vendors unloading & loading and coffee & donuts.
Web Site: Orange County A's
Info: Craig Martin, 978/562-2390.
APRIL 2010
April 23-24 -- La Habra, CAApril 25 -- W.O. Hart Park, City of Orange, CAMAFCA Board of Directors Meeting
Friday planning meeting 2PM to 6PM; Saturday Board Meeting 8AM to 5PM.
All MAFCA members are welcome to attend.
Hosts: Orange County Chapter
Annual Pancake Breakfast - DATE CHANGE
The event time is 8:00 AM till Noon. Same Location. We expect over 300 Model A's and about 60 or so other antique cars and we will serve over 1000 breakfasts. As usual, we will have our big raffle including a set of four Model A tires in winner's choice of size.
Web Site: Orange County A's
Info:Mark Schwing, 714-970-1696.
01/28/10
April 25 -- Columbus, Indiana
Hosts: Model A Restorers Club Columbus Indiana
47th Annual Model A Ford Swap Meet
The Swap Meet will be held at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds at State Rd. 11 and County Rd. 200 South. Hours are from 7:00am to 2:00pm. Admission is $2. Inside spaces 10x10 $10 each. Table rental $2 each. Breakfast and lunch available. Model "A" Ford cars on display.
Info:Larry Morlock,, 3407 Woodland Place, Columbus, IN 47203.
Phone: (812) 372-6475 or (812) 371-6628.
MAY 2010
May 2 -- Santa Clara, CAHosts: Santa Clara Valley Chapter
May 13-15-- San Luis Obispo, CA A50th anniversary celebration
Santa Clara Valley Chapter’s 50th anniversary celebration, “A Golden Day for our Model A’s”. We would like to contact all previous SCVC members to join in the celebration.
Web Site: SCVCma.org
Info: Judy Dal Canto or Norene Griffin or
by US post mail; SCVC, PO Box 6918 , San Jose , CA 95051 ."
Hosts: CCRG
May 21-23 -- Sutter Hill, CACentral California Regional Group Jamboree
Coastal Cruzin’ in 2010. Come and visit the scenic California Central Coast, you will have a wonderful time . Host hotel : Embassy Suites Tel. 805-549-0800. Ask for CCRG Group Rate.
Info: Janet Andrews 805-543-7709 or Mike Block at 805-481-2472
Hosts: Northern California Regional Group
48th Annual NCRG Roundup
The 48th annual Northern California Regional Group Round-Up will be held May 21-23, 2010. The site will be the Italian Benevolent Society Picnic Grounds in Sutter Hill, CA. There is not a host hotel but there are several motels and charming Bed and Breakfasts in the area.
There will be MAFCA sanctioned car and fashion judging, car games, a welcome BBQ, Grand Tour through the beautiful wine country of Shenandoah Valley and a good-bye banquet on Sunday evening. This event is sponsored by the NCRG Board with the generous assistance of many Chapters of the NCRG. Please join us for this spectacular yearly event.
Info: For more information and a list of some of the motels in the area,
please go to our web site www.ncrgmafca.com.
JUNE 2010
June 7-11 -- Omaha, NEHosts: Meadowlark Model A Ford Club
June 9-13 -- Granbury Texas“A” Key to Model A Fun
2010 Regional Model A MeetWe have a great meet planned for Model A fans. Model A driving tours, fun activities, entertainment, and more.
Info: Janet Graves
Web Site: Visit our Web Site
Hosts: Cowtown A's, Fort Worth
June 18-20-- Grensetreff Båstad, Sweden47th Annual Texas Tour
Web Site: www.texasmafc.com/2010l
Hosts: Svenska A Fordarna
Model A Meet in Sweden
Your chapter Svenska A Fordarna is arranging the biggest model A meet outside of USA in June 2010. We expect participants from Scandinavia, Balticum, Germany, France, GB, Holland, Belgium, USA and hopefully more. If any of MAFCA´s members plan holiday in Europe this period we recommend them to come to this meet. We will take good care of you. Kindest regards Your member Olle Bergström
Web Site: www.grensetreff.com
Info:Olle Bergström
June 19-27 -- St. Joseph MO to Sacramento CA
150th Anniversary Pony Express
Model A Tour
MAFCA's exciting National Tour in honor of the 150th Anniversary of the famed Pony Express is well underway.
To subscribe to our free 150th Anniversary Pony Express Tour E-newsletter, The Pony Express Post, send an email to ponyexpress150@mafca.com
Write "Subscribe" in the subject line and include your name and address.
You'll receive
• Early information and details about the tour
• Historical tidbits about things to see and do along the way
• Be among the first to receive the registration packet.The 150th Anniversary Pony Express Tour is a MAFCA-sponsored event.
Teams will leave St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento, California and will meet in Casper, Wyoming for a special celebration there. The Tour will be structured so you can go all the way, part of the way, or just for the day! Yes, we'll actually be carrying very special mail during the event.
Lead cars from both ends will be equipped with live GPS sending units and the teams will be able to be tracked via a unique Web site. Visitors will know where the lead cars are within five minutes.
Watch The Restorer magazine and mafca.com for more details. Better yet, subscribe to PONY EXPRESS POST for the earliest and latest information.
JULY 2010
July 23-25 - Wisconsin Rapids, WIHosts: Central Wisconsin Chapter
48th Annual Model A Reunion
The Reunion will be held at the Central Wisconsin Chapter MAFCA Club grounds, 4 miles East of Wisconsin Rapids on Hwy 54 to 72nd. St. and then ¼ mile South. This is a Family Fun Weekend with people’s choice car awards, car games, kid’s games, era fashion show, short tour and long tour, auction, dance and lots of food and liquid refreshments.
Sponsored by Central Wisconsin Chapter MAFCA, Wisconsin Region MARC, Wisconsin Chapter MAFCA and Nickel A Region MARC/MAFCA
Information: contact Lee Bottensek, N2531 30th. St. North, Wisconsin Rapids. 715-423-9748.
AUGUST 2010
August 1-6-- Vancouver, CanadaHosts: Lions Gate Model A Club
August 6 -- Vancouver BCMAFCA 2010 International Convention
The convention steering committee has been reorganized under a new chairman, Brian Carlson.
The convention will be a traditional event featuring all those events that everyone expects and looks forward to.
A new contract with the host hotel has resulted in lower room rates (from CDN $125/US $103) along with optional breakfast-included options. Dedicated convention parking for our Model A's has been increased to 250 stalls. The awards banquet will now be on Friday evening.
To all our Early bird Newsletter subscribers, look for the next edition to be published by month end. Details of the post-convention seven day cruise to Alaska will be included. We appreciate everyone's patience during this transition and look forward to another memorable MAFCA event in 2010!
Web Site: Please click here
Early Bird Application: Please click here.
August 7-14 -- Vancouver BCMAFCA Board of Directors Meeting
Friday Board Meeting 8AM to 4PM.
All MAFCA members are welcome to attend.
Hosts: Lions Gate Model A Club
Alaskan Cruise
Join us on a 7 day cruise to Alaska, immediately following the International MAFCA Convention. More information will be in the Early Bird Newsletter. We expect that the cruise line will have the group pricing figures to us, within a very short period of time. We need to know how many staterooms to reserve for our group.
Thank you for your attention to this, and we look forward to hearing from you very soon.
Bon Voyage!Check our Web Site: Click Here
Info: Mary and Brian Carlson
SEPTEMBER 2010
September 3-6 -- Placerville, CA
Hosts: Hangtown A's Chapter
Apple Hill Meet - Labor Day Weekend
As we always do, this year we'll have more new adventures for you to share. What better way to celebrate Fall than by visiting the Foothills of the Sierra, during apple time, in your Model A. Please download a copy of our Registration Form, print some for your chapter members and include a copy in your newsletter. Early registration will begin on Friday afternoon September 3rd, for those that like to arrive early. Normal registration is Saturday morning, September 4th. Come to registration wearing any previous Apple Hill shirt and receive one (1) free Pick-A-Prize ticket.
This year we are challenging each chapter to Go For The Gold in two events !!! New to Apple Hill this year the first Challenge is for each chapter to have their best entertainers ready to perform in the first Hangtown Model A Talent contest with a three minute performance before dinner on Sunday, September 5th. The Hubley Club Challenge continues Saturday night with each chapter racing their fastest Hubley.
So from all of us in Hangtown we wish you happy trails until we meet in September for Apple Hill 2010! A’s always,
Charlie Scott Bessie Dietz Ginger DeGregory
(530) 677-2073 - - (530) 647-2341 - - (530) 344-1776
Apple Hill Co-Chairperson’s Hangtown A’s 2010 Meet
Registration Forms: Click Here
September 8-11 -- Pendleton Oregon
Hosts: Blue Mountain A's Chapter
Pendleton Roundup
The Blue Mountain A’s want your participation in the annual Dress Up Parade in Pendleton on Saturday, September 11th. Since this is the 100th anniversary of the Pendleton Round Up, we would like to have at least 100 Model A’s participate in the parade. To entice you to join us, we will have a BBQ lunch in Roy Raley Park, adjacent to the Round Up grounds, immediately following the parade. We will be near the front of the parade, so you will be able to enjoy the remainder of the parade from the park, while eating your BBQ lunch, provided to you for only $10 per person.
And if that isn't’t enough, right after the parade, Get a Life Marching Band, an all adult band from Portland, will be playing for our entertainment in the park! Check out their web page at http://getalifemb.org/.
As a THANK YOU for coming to Pendleton, we are going to have a drawing for a very nice Pendleton Gift Basket, which will contain many of the things people come to Pendleton to enjoy, such as, “Beyond The Bull Cook Book”, Pendleton Woolen Mills products, Barhyte Mustard, and Pendleton Whiskey.
If you would like to participate, give me a call or email me. We hope to see you!
Flyer: click here
Web Site: pendletonroundup.com
Info:Jack Remillard, 541-276-5949.
September 16-19 -- Des Moines, Iowa
Hosts: Central Iowa Model As
September 17-- Lake Murray Marina, South Carolina15th Great Annual Model A Ride Around Iowa (GAMARAI)
This event will head to northwest Iowa, with possible stops in Jefferson, Wall Lake, Ida Grove, Cherokee, LeMars and Sioux City. We will visit Andy Williams boyhood home, see unique architecture in Ida Grove, visit Wells Blue Bunny ice cream dairy and many interesting sites in Sioux City. The trip home will take us through the Loess Hills along the Missouri River bluffs.
Info:Joe Lamb, 515-289-4437.
Hosts: Palmetto A's Chapter
50th Anniversary Celebration
Join Us Aboard The Southern Patriot. Celebration and Dinner Cruise. Boarding of Vessel begins at 6:30 p.m. Sailing at 7:00 p.m. sharp Returning at 10:00 p.m. $25.00. Dinner catered by The Palmetto Pig
Contact Dick Fraser for Reservations, 803-604-0102
Flyer: Click here.
September 17-19 2010-- Sturbridge Massachusetts
Hosts: Western Massachusetts Model A Ford Restorers Club
September 18-- Worldwide54th Annual New England Model A Meet
The 54th Annual New England Model A Meet will be held at the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center. The weekend will include a variety of activities. We will tour the Blue Star Equiculture at Burgundy Brook. Retired draft horses will pull us on wagon and carriage rides over the 150-acre farm along the scenic area where the Ware and Swift Rivers meet.
A Tribute to The Legends Show features entertainment by Charlie Lask performing hits by Neil Diamond; Atoa Ripley impersonating Tom Jones, Englebert Humperdink, Ray Charles, and Lou Rawls; and Ray Guillemette Jr., a premiere Elvis impersonator. Other activities will include a flea market, raffles, car judging (and trophies), great food, and more entertainment. More information will be posted on our web site as it is available. Come and join us for all the fun.
Web Site: Click Here
Info: Joann & Mike Barnes.
International Model A Day
The 2010 International Model A day is scheduled for Saturday September 18, with a LOCAL rain date of Sunday, Sept. 19. This time of year works well in most points of North America and is acceptable in the Southern Hemisphere and Europe. It coincides with Henry Ford's trip to Europe in Sept. 1930 to Internationalize the Model "A" Ford by establishing Ford plants in Dagenham, England, Rotterdam, Holland, and Cologne, Germany.
Local chapters: this is a good opportunity to get your Model A's out on the road to "celebrate" our cars.
More information: Click Here
September 20-26 -- Santa Cruz, CA
Hosts: G.R.A.M.P.A. A's and Delta A's Chapters
September 24-25-- West Columbia, South CarolinaSanta Cruz Hub Tour
The Santa Cruz Hub Tour is being hosted by G.R.A.M.P.A. A’s and Delta A’s along with and Silicon Valley MARC Chapter. We will visit Missions, Agriculture, the Steinbeck Museum, the Roaring Camp train ride, Monterey “A” Day, and more.
Special hotel pricing has been arranged for the tour. The Wharf and Beach Boardwalk are one block from the hotels. Please consider joining us for a fun filled week.
Info: Bill Rose, 925 784 5977.
Flyer: Click Here
Hosts: Palmetto A's Chapter
4th Annual Model A & T Swap Meet
Vendor Space:$25 pre-registration,$30 at Gate
Car Corral: $10 for two days, Admission: $2.00
50/50 - Door Prizes Food Concession
Info: Dick Fraser for Reservations, 803-604-0102 or Ken Nelson, 803-957-2172
Flyer: Click here.
OCTOBER 2010
October 6, 7 & 8 -- Hershey PAHosts: AACA
Annual Swap Meet
NOVEMBER 2010
November 7 -- Brookville, OhioHosts: Dayton Buckeye Model A Ford Club
November 20 -- Linn County Exposition Center, Oregon36th Annual Indoor and Outdoor Swap Meet
The Dayton Buckeye Model A Ford Club is hosting their 36th Annual Indoor and Outdoor Swap Meet at Boose Chevrolet 575 Arlington Rd. Brookville, Ohio. This swap meet features Antique & Classic Cars, Parts and Related items, Petrolania, License Plates, Advertising, Emblems, Manuals, etc. Free Cars for sale area. Antique cars will be on display in the showroom. Doors open at 7:00 a.m. Hot Breakfast & Lunch Stand. Spectator fee $3. Heated Indoor 10’ x 10’ vendor spaces, $15 each, unlimited outside vendor spaces $15. 4- to 6 Saturday evening set-up for indoor spaces.
Info: or for a flyer, contact Glen Rose 6:00 to 9:00 evenings- (937) 884-7643 -or-
11968 Hartman Rd. Brookville, Ohio 45309.
Hosts: Enduring A's Chapter
33rd Annual Swap Meet
This an automotive related Swap meet. Doors open at 8 a.m. Admission is $4.00 for sixteen and older. There is no parking charge. Vendor spaces are $25.00 and reservations are encouraged.
Info: Martin Harding, 4914 NW Springhill Drive, Albany, OR 97321, (541) 926-3972.
DECEMBER 2010
December 8-11 -- Colorado Springs COHosts: Pike's Peak A's
December 10 - Colorado Springs, COAnnual Membership Meeting
Come join us for an old fashioned Rocky Mountain High Christmas Party at our host hotel, the Double Tree Inn on Circle Dr. at the base of America’s most favored mountain, Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs. Share with us a typical day in 1930, Flying W Ranch Dinner and Entertainment, meet the MAFCA Board, tours of Colorado Springs Mansions and points or interest. Listen to our local Model A experts as they present a large array of interesting topics in our Model A and Fashion seminars. We finish this fine weekend with a sumptuous banquet and awards. Tell your Model A friends to join us at the Membership Meeting in Colorado Springs in 2010. Remember Santa is coming.
For more information, contact Don Nelson 303-663-0571.
MAFCA Board of Directors Meeting
Friday Board Meeting 8AM to 4PM.
All MAFCA members are welcome to attend.
2011
April 14 - 21, 2011 -- New Zealand
Hosts: Rebel A's of Nelson NZ
August 1 - 6, 2011 ,- Wilsonville, OR2011 New Zealand Model A Nationals
The Rebel A's of Nelson, NZ have been awarded the 2011 NZ National Meet and invite all of you to come and join us for "BE IN "A" HEAVEN IN 2011". Tentative plans have the meet starting the week before Easter in Nelson, NZ on Thursday, April 14 and ending back in Nelson Wednesday, April 21.
This will be a 7 day Model A tour seeing the scenic, historic and cultural highlights of the beautiful "top of the South Island" of New Zealand. Plans are being developed on places to stay and things to do for the attendees. Subscribe to the Early Bird Newsletter, $20 US, for updates on the planned tour, and an early registration form. See you in at ""A" Heaven in 2011".
Early Bird Info: Model A Ford Club of New Zealand - Look under 2011 Meet.
Hosts: Beaver Chapter
September 17-- WorldwideNorthwest Regional Meet
Information supplied by:Mike McLaughlin 503-650-6337
International Model A Day
The 2011 International Model A day is scheduled for Saturday September 17, with a LOCAL rain date of Sunday, Sept. 18. This time of year works well in most points of North America and is acceptable in the Southern Hemisphere and Europe. It coincides with Henry Ford's trip to Europe in Sept. 1930 to Internationalize the Model "A" Ford by establishing Ford plants in Dagenham, England, Rotterdam, Holland, and Cologne, Germany.
Local chapters: this is a good opportunity to get your Model A's out on the road to "celebrate" our cars.
More information: Click Here
December 1-4, 2011 -- Santa Rosa, CA
Hosts: Sonoma A's Chapter
MAFCA Annual Membership Meeting
The Sonoma A's will be hosting the 2011 MAFCA Annual Membership Meeting in Santa Rosa, California December 1 - 4 at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa.
Chapter Web site: Sonoma A's
Host Hotel Web Site: Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel
2012 and Beyond
June 14-19, 2012 -- Boise, IDHosts: Treasure Valley A's
Northwest Regional Meet
Information supplied by: Bob Mather
June 18-22, 2012 -- Marquette/Ishpeming, Michigan
Hosts: Superior A's
2012 National Convention
More Information coming soon.
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