Coming Events. Pre-meeting Dinner. Acorn A s Our 47th Year. September2018. George Diamantine. Semifreddi s Tour. Check page 5 for memento night

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Acorn A s Our 47th Year The NutShell August 2018 has been a very busy month for our Club. We started the month with the 47 th Annual Club Picnic.

We met the rest of the Club members at our house where we had a thoroughly pleasant afternoon. Thank you to everyone who came, who helped get ready and clean up. Next came the Semifreddi s tour.

We had 21 in the group and all came away with an appreciation of how much goes into a great bread. We also each had a bag of goodies.

1 Acorn A s Our 47th Year The NutShell August 2018 has been a very busy month for our Club. We started the month with the 47 th Annual Club Picnic. I led 6 model A s and a couple of modern s on a tour through the foothills and on a recovery mission to retrieve Cathy Martin s steering wheel cover. We met the rest of the Club members at our house where we had a thoroughly pleasant afternoon. Thank you to everyone who came, who helped get ready and clean up. Next came the Semifreddi s tour. Mona and I led a combined tour of her book Club, The Arcane Club and the Acorn A s to Semifreddi s Bakery. We had 21 in the group and all came away with an appreciation of how much goes into a great bread. We also each had a bag of goodies. Two days later, Brian and Sue McGarry led a tour to the antique bus open house. You ll hear more about the bus tour from Brian and Sue later in the newsletter. There are a couple of tours lined up for September be sure to sign up. We have a lot of Thursday s and weekends in the rest of the year that are great opportunities for each of us to lead a group on an interesting tour, to enjoy driving our cars or just to get together. Finally, you won t want to miss out on the September meeting where there will be an instant winner for our raffle. George Diamantine Check page 5 for memento night September2018 Coming Events Sept 9 Peewee Golf 9 AM CSC Morte Sept 22 Drive your Model A Day 10 AM CSC Martin Sept 23 Hayward Airport car show 9:30 AM CSC Martin Dec 1 Annual Meeting Pre-meeting Dinner Knutson's Ice Cream Sept. 11th at 5:30 PM 3323 Castro Valley Blvd Semifreddi s Tour On August 17 George and I led a combined group of my book Club, The Arcane Club and the Acorn A s Club members on a tour to Semifreddi s bakery. Our docent at the Bakery was Mike, one of the owners, who gave us a great overview of how Semifreddi s started and what it takes to make a great bread. We toured the facility learning about how they combine automation measuring their flour, mixing and rising the dough and then how they are hands on forming the various products. It was impressive to learn how much Semifreddi s gives back to the community. They bake bread daily for several food banks, restaurants and grocery stores. Now we all knew about the restaurants and stores, but I actually thought they gave away day old bread to the food banks. Nope, it s all fresh with no preservatives. Semifreddi s also has a terrific profit sharing program for their employees. We left with each of us carrying a bag filled with a variety of Semifreddi s breads and croutons. After working up an appetite smelling that delicious bread, we headed over to Pier 29 on the water in Alameda. Thank you to all who came on the tour. Mona Diamantine

2 Page 2 2 Meeting Minutes General Meeting August December 14, , 2005 NutShell Meeting was called to order promptly at 7:30 pm by Sergeant of Arms Max Romero with a Here ye, here ye, Here ye and introduced the honorable, playboy President George Diamantine. George welcomed everybody then asked if there are any corrections or additions to the minutes? Motion to approve July s minutes as published in the Nutshell made by Glenn Martin and 2 nd by Bill Baxley. Attendants reported by Mary Baptista, was 14 families and 28 members. Membership chairperson Bill Biddell reported 36 members and holding. Treasurer Steve Danzer gave a monthly budget report. Besides the club earning 26 cent of interest. Secretary Sue McGarry reported a advertisement from Specialty Motor Cam and a thank you from MAFCA National for the gift given. A flyer for Marc Dearborn National meet and Paradise Valley swap meet. We also received letters from three candidates for MAFCA's board. Mike Kelly, Dave Libby and Bill Truesdell. Kathy Morte suggested to vote for Bill Truesdell because being a Diablo A s member would represent our region. Nutshell Bill Biddell, said the Nutshell will be a little late. Fashion, no report NCRG, no report Sunshine Bea Van Wetter reported no one was sick. With a lot of birthdays, We sang Happy Birthday to Max Romero, Bill Morte, Mary Baptista, Al Low and Sue McGarry Raffle Mona, since no one won last months raffle, the pot grew to $377. Lucky Gail Baxley had the winning ticket but drew a red chip. So the pot grows for next month and with only a white chip left, next month s winning ticket will win the pot. Webmaster, Please send pictures. Tour Leader, the permanent tour leader, Tony Shull had George and Mona Diamantine give a report on the Anniversary Picnic. The members applauded while Max Romero claimed it was the best picnic ever. George talked about our tour through Norris Canyon and Mona said 30 people enjoyed the food with leftovers to take home. Mona Diamantine reported 19 people were going to Semifreddi s leaving at 9:00 am Friday, also another future tour so those who couldn t make it can go. McGarry s Antique Bus Tour August 19 th leaving at 10 am. Kathy Morte s Twinkle Martin Pee Wee Golf tour Sept. 9 leaving at 10:30 am. Glenn Martin Sept 22 National Model A day and Hayward Airport open house car display Sept 23. Tony Shull no Shake Award. No Old Business No New business Refreshments, provided by Sue McGarry and Tony Shull. September s meeting refreshments will be Kathy Morte, Linda Rodrigues and Wanda Romero. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 for refreshments, motioned by Brian McGarry and 2 nd Max Romero. Sue McGarry, Secretary Free Energy Audit P.G.&E. offers a free energy audit to homeowners. They will replace light bulbs, or old refrigerators, add insulation to attic, hot water heater all for free. Call Joy at 510/ for more information. Kathy Morte Linda Rodriguez Wanda Romero

THINK GASOLINE IS EXPENSIVE Tours to Come Page 3 This makes one think, and also puts things into perspective Diet Snapple, 16 oz, $1.29... $10.32 per gallon! Starbuck's Reg. Coffee 16 oz, $2.10... $16.

3 THINK GASOLINE IS EXPENSIVE Tours to Come Page 3 This makes one think, and also puts things into perspective Diet Snapple, 16 oz, $ $10.32 per gallon! Starbuck's Reg. Coffee 16 oz, $ $16.80 per gallon! Lipton Ice Tea, 16 oz, $ $9.52 per gallon! Gatorade, 20 oz, $ $10.17 per gallon! Ocean Spray, 16 oz, $ $10.00 per gallon! Brake Fluid, 12 oz, $ $33.60 per gallon! Vick's NyQuil, 6 oz, $ $ per gallon! Pepto Bismol, 4 oz, $3.85. $ per gallon! Whiteout, 7 oz, $ $25.42 per gallon! Scope, 1.5 oz, $ $84.48 per gallon! Evian water, 9 oz, $1.49..$21.19 per gallon! $21.19 for a gallon of WATER!! and the buyers don't even know the source!! (Evian spelled backwards is Naive.) Ever wonder why computer printers are so cheap? So they can hook you for the ink. Someone calculated the cost of the ink; you won't believe it but it's true: $5,200 a gal. Twinkle Memorial Pee Wee Golf Tournament Sunday, September 9, 2018 Leave Creekside at 10:30 AM Golden Tee Golf land 2533 Castro Valley Blvd. Castro Valley Lunch and award ceremony to follow at Harry s Hofbrau East 14 th Street San Leandro 09/04 Bea Van Wetter 09/09 George Diamantine 09/10 Doris LaGrange 09/10 Carol Low 09/29 Jackie Brooks Contributors to this month s NutShell: Mona Diamantine Tony Shull Sue McGarry Kathy Morte If you know of a member who is under the weather call Bea at 510/ contact Kathy Morte (kmorte@yahoo.com) if you didn't sign up at the meeting and want to come

Page 4 Anniversary tour and picnic NutShell On August 11 we held our 47th annual picnic.

Everyone brought a tasty dish to accompany the tri-tip and roasted chicken.

It was a lazy afternoon with good friends and George and I thank everyone who came to the picnic and especially those who helped set up and

Mona Diamantine There s always something wrong Acorn A s Officers and Committee Chairs 2018 President George Diamantine 510/632-0804

4 Page 4 Anniversary tour and picnic NutShell On August 11 we held our 47th annual picnic. This year we had 29 Club members who either gathered at our house or participated in the tour with George to our house. Everyone brought a tasty dish to accompany the tri-tip and roasted chicken. There was so much food we all ended up with a second meal at home. It was a lazy afternoon with good friends and George and I thank everyone who came to the picnic and especially those who helped set up and clean up. Mona Diamantine There s always something wrong Acorn A s Officers and Committee Chairs 2018 President George Diamantine 510/ gadiamantine@comcast.net Vice President Jim Rodrigues Secretary Sue Mc Garry Treasurer Steve Danzer Tour Master Tony Shull Nutshell Editor Bill Biddell Past President Glenn Martin Sunshine Bea Van Wetter Membership Bill Biddell wbiddell@gmail.com Attendance Mary Baptista Fashions Jackie Brooks Shake Committee Tony Shull NCRG/ACCC Rep Vern Brooks Arms Max Romero Web Master Robert Woodford Life is good at the picnic Any one interested in leading a tour call Tony Shull, TM

5 NutShell Page 5 Bus Museum Tour September 11 at the general meeting, bring your Acorn A s trophies, plaques and awards you ve received over the years to show to other club members. Bring anything and everything.

The NutShell P.O. Box 2321 Castro Valley, CA 94546 http://clubs.hemmings.com/acorn/ 1929 Ford Model-A Tudor Sedan 15,000 O.B.O Call Ken DeMello for details 510-846-4124 It s the journey, not the destination!

in Castro Valley. The meeting starts at 7:30 PM with dinner before at selected restaurants at 5:30.

The advantages are, you will receive your copy 3 to 5 days before the regular mail; it will be in color and you can foreword to family

If you would like this delivery method send an email to the NutShell Editor at wbiddell@gmail.

of the Model A Ford automobile or the fashions of that period. For membership information write or visit our website.

The NUTSHELL welcomes articles and stories plus advertisements or other items of interest regarding the Model A Ford.

We thank them for sharing with us and are happy to share with them.

6 The NutShell P.O. Box 2321 Castro Valley, CA Ford Model-A Tudor Sedan 15,000 O.B.O Call Ken DeMello for details It s the journey, not the destination! Meetings The Acorn A s meet the second Tuesday of each month except December at the Castro Valley Masonic Center 4521 Crow Canyon Rd. in Castro Valley. The meeting starts at 7:30 PM with dinner before at selected restaurants at 5:30. E-Nut The NutShell is available by . The newsletter will be sent to any member or reciprocal club who requests it. The advantages are, you will receive your copy 3 to 5 days before the regular mail; it will be in color and you can foreword to family and friends plus photos and articles can be downloaded. The e-nut will be in pdf format. If you would like this delivery method send an to the NutShell Editor at wbiddell@gmail.com The Acorn A s Model A Ford Club is a California non-profit corporation and welcomes everyone who is interested in the preservation of the Model A Ford automobile or the fashions of that period. For membership information write or visit our website. The NUTSHELL is published monthly by the ACORN A s Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America to inform and entertain its members. The NUTSHELL welcomes articles and stories plus advertisements or other items of interest regarding the Model A Ford. Where indicated some of the items included in the NUTSHELL are from other publications. We thank them for sharing with us and are happy to share with them. Non-commercial classified ads are free to members and will run for two consecutive months. For paid advertising rates contact the editor. PUBLICATION DEADLINE: 20th of the preceding month. Send NUTSHELL items to: Bill Biddell, 3397 Pinewood Ct., Hayward, CA ( wbiddell@gmail.com) Acorn A s web site

Coming Events Aug 11 Annual Picnic 10:30 CSC Diamantine Aug 19 Bus Museum 10 am CSC McGarry Dec 1 Annual Meeting

Coming Events Aug 11 Annual Picnic 10:30 CSC Diamantine Aug 19 Bus Museum 10 am CSC McGarry Dec 1 Annual Meeting Acorn A s Our 47th Year The NutShell It s time for the annual picnic again and it s coming up on August 11. We will be taking a short tour to Diamantine Park on Woodland Ave. Those who want to tour over