Chapter Activities
Belonging to a chapter allows MAFCA members to enjoy the camaraderie of other Model A lovers. Below are contributions from some of our Chapters who want to share their activities with us.
4Ever4 Runs at BonnevilleSaturday, September 4, 2010 - Attached are 2 photos taken in 2008. I don't have anything from this year, sorry. This year's record of 153.790 was set with Ron Mosher driving and Jim Brierly's Cook providing the motivation. The class was V4/BGL (Vintage 4 cylinder/ Blown Gas Lakester.) The engine doesn't look much like a Model A anymore does it? The block is a 1932 Model B, the head is a Cook made in the late 30's and the turbo is from a 60's Buick. |
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Monday, May 24, 2010 - This past Saturday Fairfield County Chapter met with 6 A's and 15 riders under cloudy skies in the Newtown Ct. commuter lot for a tour to the Steam Train in Thomaston . From there Chris MacKenzie led the way north towards Roxbury. Shortly after crossing the Lake [dammed Housatonic River] on Route 133, Chris took us off onto the back roads. We went though some beautiful countryside and past some lovely farms until the roads turned to dirt. At around the same time the sun broke through the clouds. It was Model A touring at its best. We even passed a rusting out AA in one of those farm fields. |
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - In 2009, the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana California opened it doors and track to members of the Model A Clubs in the Southern California region. The event was organized by the Orange County Chapter. Although I'm from Oregon, I was visiting my brother and was able to attend. My write up and photos are provided for your enjoyment here. |
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September 2, 2009 - Lone Star Model A Club
- submitted by Rebecca Ann JORDAN, aka Rajordan
I just finished putting together a web page full of photos from the Lone Star Model A Ford Club’s (Georgetown, Texas) tour to Yellowstone National Park. There were five couples who towed or trailered our Model As from central Texas to the Lake Jackson Lodge in the Grand Tetons National Park. It was on August 12th that we put our Model A Fords on the ground.
We drove 390 miles into and around Yellowstone National Park before hitching them up again on the 19th to go home. One of our club members is putting together photos gleaned from all of us, and we hope the Restorer publishes our story with photos, but meanwhile, I am submitting my photos to the MAFCA web site. I hope you like them. It was a LOT of fun. --RAJ
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| I specially like this one. Note our car’s quail in the foreground. Big hairy American Buffalo (Bison): | We had a buffalo jam because of this guy |
We had lots of tourists taking photos of us: I got some great shots of us riding around Yellowstone in our Model A Fords: click here.
To visit our chapter web page, click here.
June 11, 2009 - MAFC of Long Island NORTH SHORE TOUR, May 31
- submitted by Bruce Adams
20 cars toured various Long Island's North Shore water view vistas and beaches, followed by lunch.
June 6, 2009 - Photos from Grandfathers Day
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submitted by Rob Powell,
Georgia Chapter,Lilburn, Georgia.
To view the photos, click here.
June 3, 2009 - Photos from the NCRG Meet
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submitted by Darryl Coe, Redwood Shores, CA
To view the photos, click here.
April 2, 2009 - Puerto Rico Model A Club
Submitted by Elsie Negron
In February, the San Juan Puerto Rico chapter participated in the largest car show in Latin America. Over 2200 cars were on display in one place. The San Juan Club has 40 members, all of them collectors and restorers of Model A Fords, and they were participating at this show, displaying their cars and a recreation of a 1930's food store under a 200' tent. According to the organizers of the event, the tent was the most visited and popular, attracting more than 40,000 people over the weekend. There was also a display of Puerto Rico stamps. Last year, they recreated a 1930's gas station. In 2010, they hope to have a representative from MAFCA to join the local Model A fanatics. Click on the photo at right for more details. |
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March 28, 2009 - Long Island (NY) Chapter
Submitted by Bruce Adams
Our chapter had over forty cars participate in its annual Cracker-Barrel Run March 22, 2009, which included a stop at a private owner's A car museum of thirty cars, where we enjoyed bagels and coffee. Our next stop was a privately owned tractor museum containing one hundred-fifty John Deere tractors on two floors. We then went to a member's cabinet making shop and art museum, finally ending at a member's home for sandwich and salads. .Kudos to Activities VP Bob Bidonde for putting it on.
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March 22, 2009 - Treasure Valley As - Boise ID
Submitted by Craig McAllister
Here are some shots of the Treasure Valley As annual Frank Leonard Memorial tour that took place March 21, 2009. We toured the Emmett, Idaho Valley and stopped along the way at the Black Canyon Dam.
Although our second tour of the year - our first is our Annual Polar Bear run which this year was to the Swan Falls Dam south of Kuna, Idaho on New Year's Day - the Frank Leonard tour is the one that really kicks off our touring season.
This tour is in memory of Model A restorer Frank Leonard and has been organized and run magnificently for several years by Ron and Lois Carr of Emmett, Idaho. I lost count but I heard we had around 30+ Model As this year.
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August 9, 2008 - Minuteman Chapter - Sudbury MA
Doug Linden sent a report of the Dallas Meet that was published in their August newsletter.
To read the report, Click Here.
July 12, 2008 - A's R Us Chapter - Crete, Illinois
Joe Krygowski sent in a Press Release of his chapter's participation in a Johnny Depp movie shooting near Chicago called "Public Enemies."
Click Here to read the press release and view some photos.
July 11, 2008 - Capitol A's - Sacramento, California
Joe Lopez, President of the Capitol A's, sent in several photos of his group as they toured to the 3rd MARC/MAFCA World Meet in Addison.
Click Here to see those photos.
July 10, 2008 - Orange County Chapter - California
Mark Schwing, President of OCMAFC, wrote this article about the 3rd MARC/MAFCA World Meet for their chapter newsletter, July 2008 Volume 48 Number 7
Click Here to read the article.
July 8, 2008 - Cape Henry Chapter - Virginia Beach, Virginia
Loukie Smith wrote an article about the 3rd MARC/MAFCA World Meet for her chapter newsletter, "The Grease Rag", Volume 30 Issue 7, July 2008.
Click Here to read the article.
May 24, 2008 - Treasure Valley Model As - Idaho
Submitted by Craig & Laurie McAllister
The Treasure Valley Model A chapter participated in the annual Melba Fun Run May 17, 2008. Various local vintage car clubs were involved besides our local Model A group. Included in the several dozen vintage machines were Model T's, Thunderbirds, 50s Fords, and some rare and unique machines including a Franklin coupe, a 31 Plymouth sedan, a 1928 Buick phaeton, a 1910 Jackson and a 1928 Chrysler coupe.
We toured from Kuna, Idaho to Celebration Park on the Snake River. Then we continued on to Melba for lunch, an auction and raffle, and award presentations. The Treasure Valley chapter continues to be one of the most active antique car clubs in southwestern Idaho.
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