THE SPOKESMAN. A Message from the Director. Highland, Indiana Region Model A Restorers Club

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Highland, Indiana Region Model A Restorers Club THE SPOKESMAN Volume 52, Issue 9 P.O. Box 1883 Highland, Indiana 46322 www.highlandmodelaclub.com Director: Ed Javorka (765) 418-7557 javorka@comcast.

com Dedicated to the encouragement in acquiring, restoring, preserving and exhibiting the Model A Ford, and to enjoy the fellowship of other Model A Ford owners around the world.

The leaves are beginning to change and the weather is cooling down, making for perfect Model A driving weather. Of course October also means the annual Parade of Homes at the Pullman Museum.

1 Highland, Indiana Region Model A Restorers Club THE SPOKESMAN Volume 52, Issue 9 P.O. Box 1883 Highland, Indiana Director: Ed Javorka (765) javorka@comcast.net Asst. Director: Cynthia Phillips (219) phillipscynthia@att.net Secretary: Russell Smiddy (219) Treasurer: Kim Sefton (219) cyman_46321@yahoo.com Dedicated to the encouragement in acquiring, restoring, preserving and exhibiting the Model A Ford, and to enjoy the fellowship of other Model A Ford owners around the world. The Spokesman is a publication of the Highland Indiana Region of the Model A Restorer s Club, Inc., founded in 1964, and is published monthly. A Message from the Director October is upon us. The leaves are beginning to change and the weather is cooling down, making for perfect Model A driving weather. Of course October also means the annual Parade of Homes at the Pullman Museum. I would really encourage everyone to attend. It is safe, interesting and a heck of a lot of fun. If you have never been there you are really missing out of a living piece of history. Not only is there a great car show, band and good food, it is a rare chance to see inside many of the homes built by George Pullman for his employees. A special treat this year is the opening of the National monument Clocktower. October isn t October without the Graveyard Tour. I, for one, can t wait, it is always great! Speaking of great, we just finished our Fall Tour to the Shack. We had a record number of cars attending. I cannot wait to hear the stories at the next meeting. Thanks again for all of the Gills efforts in hosting this event for us. Ed Javorka Photo (Becky Wright) from Fall Tour: Dale and Gail entertaining the group in Hart, Michigan, at a theatre built in National dues are $ Local dues are $ National Membership is required. Business meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the McKinley Masonic Lodge in Schererville, Indiana. This month s meeting is Wednesday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge in Schererville. Craig Hansen will bring the evening s program. Thanks in advance to the DeJongs, Foleys and Tim Rosinko for providing the evenings refreshments.

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Director Ed Javorka. Assistant Director Cynthia Phillips led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance.

18, having described recent deposits and expenditures. After discussion a motion was made to approve the Treasurer s Report as presented. All voiced yes, motion carried.

After further discussion, a motion was made by and seconded by Craig Hansen to approve the minutes as presented. All voiced yes, motion carried.

An announcement included Model A Day on September 15 and 16 in Gilmore, Michigan.

2 The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Director Ed Javorka. Assistant Director Cynthia Phillips led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. GUESTS: Tim Granger, Munster, Chad Warren (grandfather s 31 coupe). TREASURER S REPORT: Kim Sefton presented the Treasurer s Report. She reported an August 25 balance of $2,862.18, having described recent deposits and expenditures. After discussion a motion was made to approve the Treasurer s Report as presented. All voiced yes, motion carried. MINUTES: Russell Smiddy presented the minutes of the July 5 business meeting as presented in the August-September issue of The Spokesman. After further discussion, a motion was made by and seconded by Craig Hansen to approve the minutes as presented. All voiced yes, motion carried. MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Kim Sefton reported membership is at 54. MAIL/ANNOUNCEMENTS: An announcement was made that Thursday s Pizza Nights for September have been cancelled. An announcement included Model A Day on September 15 and 16 in Gilmore, Michigan. OLD BUSINESS: Details were provided on the Fall Tour and that 36 people were expected for the 200 mile drive beginning September 28, including people from Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. A reminder was made about the September 10 deadline to register. Jeremiah Ronneau thanked everyone for attending the Porter County Museum Car Show. NEW BUSINESS: Dan Dieck announced Pullman House Tour and Car Show for October 8, beginning at Lansing Airport. House tours and a tour of the clock tower are available for $10. Art LeMere announced a Car Show for September 23 at Van Drunen Ford at 183rd and Kedzie, sponsored by the Calumet Region. TECH TIME: Dave Wright spoke on a coil problem with his Model A. REFRESHMENTS were provided by the Porters, Javorkas and Kolars. RAFFLE: Kim Sefton and Jim McNabney won the monthly raffle. The winner of the special raffle was Dick Elston. PROGRAM: The program included the Annual Antique, Parts and Era Fashion Auction, hosted by auc- tioneers Roger Gill, Dave Wright and Tom Rock. The Auction raised $ A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voiced yes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Submitted by Russell Smiddy Secretary Treasurer s Report By Kim Sefton Balance August 25, 2017 $ 2, INCOME: EXPENSES: Bank (Auction) $ Bank (Auction) $ Auction Rail Cats (tickets) Gilmore Swap Fall Tour Fall Tour Banquet (deposit) Raffle Total $ Total $ Balance September 25, 2017 $ 2, Photos (Kim Sefton) from Fall Tour: Dunes Ride, Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Michigan. NEW FOR SALE: 1929 FOUR-DOOR Town Sedan. Chuck & Susan Thomas FOR SALE: 1929 Roadster pickup, restored 5 years go. Must see to appreciate. Asking $24,000 OBO. Kevin Stratton or kstratton27@comcast.net WANTED: 1929 Gas tank. Mark Gerrity or markg12272@sbcglobal.net FOR SALE: LF fender and LR fender, both are bare metal, straight and solid. Also, L and R rear fenders, some filler but useable as is. 31 left side splash apron useable as is. Roger Gill or rnjgill@comcast.net FOR SALE: Art s A Parts, antique car parts. LED tail lights, LED third brake/directional lights, halogen headline bulbs and other A parts. Art or artlemere12@yahoo.com

1 - Business Meeting (Wright) 4 & 5 - Kalamazoo Swap Meet 9 - Pizza Night 11 - Gilmore s Pint With the Past Beer Tasting Fundraiser 23 - Pizza Night Porter, Hagberg, McNabney FEBRUARY 2017 19 20 21

4 - MARC National (No Business Meeting this Month) 5 - Red Barns Spectacular Car Show & Swap Meet, Gilmore 10 - Crown Point Cruise Night 16 - Breakfast Social 24 - Crown Point Cruise Night 25-26 -

Patrick s Day Nighttime Parade 19 - Illinois MARC 32 nd Swap Meet Friendly Ford, Roselle 23 - Pizza Night 23-27 MARC Membership Meet Shipshewana Kluck, Straka, DeJong MARCH 2017 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

3 1 - Business Meeting (Wright) 4 & 5 - Kalamazoo Swap Meet 9 - Pizza Night 11 - Gilmore s Pint With the Past Beer Tasting Fundraiser 23 - Pizza Night Porter, Hagberg, McNabney FEBRUARY AUGUST July 30-Aug. 4 - MARC National (No Business Meeting this Month) 5 - Red Barns Spectacular Car Show & Swap Meet, Gilmore 10 - Crown Point Cruise Night 16 - Breakfast Social 24 - Crown Point Cruise Night Michigan Model A Roundup 27 - Gary RailCats Game 1 - Business Meeting (Dieck) 9 - Pizza Night 17 - Crown Point St. Patrick s Day Nighttime Parade 19 - Illinois MARC 32 nd Swap Meet Friendly Ford, Roselle 23 - Pizza Night MARC Membership Meet Shipshewana Kluck, Straka, DeJong MARCH SEPTEMBER Business Meeting, Annual Parts Auction 10 - Make A Wish Car Show 14 - Pizza Night 16 - Ford Model A Day, Gilmore GAMARAI XXII 20 - Breakfast Social Fall Harvest Festival-Valpo 28 - Pizza Night 28-Oct. 1 - Fall Tour (Gill) 28-Oct. 1 - Newport Hill Climb Porter, Javorka, Kolar 2 - Calumet Region Soup Day 5 - Business Meeting (Gill) 13 - Pizza Night 15 - Function Check (Knopf) 19 - Breakfast Social 27 - Pizza Night 30 - Columbus, IN Swap Meet Hansen, Kolar, Hagberg APRIL OCTOBER Newport Hill Climb 4 - Business Meeting (Hansen) 12 - Pizza Thursday Newport Hill Climb (error) 8 - Pullman Car Show 18 - Breakfast Social 26 - Pizza Thursday 29 - Graveyard Tour (Stanula) DeJong, Rosinko, Foley 3 - Business Meeting - Annual Cake & Cookie Auction 11 - Crown Point Cruise Night 17 - Breakfast Social 19 - North Judson School Visit 20 - Gilmore s Pre-1942 Showcase 25 - Crown Point Cruise Night 27 - Outing Abe Lincoln Cemetery 27 - Cobe Cup (Fairgrounds) 29 - South Holland Memorial Day Parade Magerl, Stanula, Stonerock MAY NOVEMBER Business Meeting (LeMere) 9 - Pizza Thursday 18 - Cedar Lake Parade (Tentative) 25 - Highland Holiday Parade 30 - Pizza Thursday Dieck, Wright, Gill 4 - Model A Day, Sharon, Wisc. 7 - Business Meeting - Jeopardy! 10 - Drive Out (Sefton) Keep Your Motor Running 5K Fundraiser at the Gilmore 15 - Crown Point Cruise Night 17 - Driving the Dixie 21 - Breakfast Social 24 - Ultimate Vintage Truck Show at the Gilmore 29 - Crown Point Cruise Night Dieck, Sefton, Smiddy JUNE DECEMBER Hammond Holiday Parade 6 - HIR Holiday Party 14 - Pizza Thursday 20 - Breakfast Social 28 - Pizza Thursday TBD - Polar Bear Dash Kluck, Sefton, Chavez 3 - Highland Twilight Parade 4 - Whiting, Crown Point Parades 5 - Business Meeting (McNabney) 8 - Club Picnic 9 - Gary Air Show (Javorka-RSVP) 13 - Crown Point Cruise Night 19 - Breakfast Social 27 - Crown Point Cruise Night July 30-Aug. 2 - MARC National Meet Javorka, Smiddy, LeMere JULY THURSDAY NIGHT Crown Point Square 5:00-8:00 pm Breakfast Social Aspen Cafe 9:00 a.m, 9141 Wicker, St. John South of Schilling, north of Subway 3rd Wednesday/monthly Rev. 10/02/2017

44th Annual Historic Pullman House Tour/Car Show 8 11 24 27 30 Ed Javorka Dana Smiddy Connie

The Pullman House tour includes 120-year-old landmark homes, all with a charm and uniqueness

Tour homes are chosen to present a cross-section of the different types of housing in Pullman.

Monthly Breakfast Social ASPEN CAFÉ October 18-9:00 am (THIRD WEDNESDAY, MONTHLY) 7 Mitch &

CORNER What a lovely Fall we ve had so far my favorite time of year Pumpkin Spice is back at

4 44th Annual Historic Pullman House Tour/Car Show Ed Javorka Dana Smiddy Connie DeYoung Warren DeJong Ken Michaels Jim McNabney October 8, 2017 We are hoping enough cars are interested in this annual event. We intend to drive there as a group; details to follow at the business meeting. The Pullman House tour includes 120-year-old landmark homes, all with a charm and uniqueness that is part of the Pullman experience. Tour homes are chosen to present a cross-section of the different types of housing in Pullman. Hosted by Dan Dieck ( ). Monthly Breakfast Social ASPEN CAFÉ October 18-9:00 am (THIRD WEDNESDAY, MONTHLY) 7 Mitch & Kathy Marks 9 Gene & Barbara Nottoli Wally & Barb Hagberg 15 Ken & Christina Michaels EDITOR S CORNER What a lovely Fall we ve had so far my favorite time of year Pumpkin Spice is back at Starbucks! Autumn, the year s last, loveliest smile. Caroline (William Cullen Bryant) It a Drive-Out Spooktacular October 29 if you dare 1:00 pm, Harry O s, Cedar Lake Hosted by Mike Stanooooooola Photo (Beck Wright) from Fall Tour: the group of 38 from Iowa, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan.

About the Highland Indiana Region Model A Restorers Club National Events The purpose of the Club shall be to encourage the acquisition, preservation, restoration, exhibition, and use of the Model A,

You need not own a Model A Ford to join or participate at any HIR Club sponsored event. All are welcome!

com 2018 National Meet July 24-July 1, 2018 A Dancin in Branson A s Region, MO MODEL A RESTORERS CLUB Application for Membership 6721 Merriman, Garden City, Michigan 48135 2017 Membership Dues:

Name (print): Spouse s Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Special thanks to McKinley Lodge #712 F&AM for hosting the HIR Business Meetings Making a good man a better man by imparting upon him

5 About the Highland Indiana Region Model A Restorers Club National Events The purpose of the Club shall be to encourage the acquisition, preservation, restoration, exhibition, and use of the Model A, including literature, technical and historical information, and to promote the introduction of ideas and fellowship among owners and members of the Club. You need not own a Model A Ford to join or participate at any HIR Club sponsored event. All are welcome! 2018 National Meet April 12-15, 2018 Granville, OH Committee Chairpersons EVENTS/PARADE: FALL TOUR: FASHION: FELLOWSHIP: INSTALLATION BANQUET: MARC CORRESPONDENT: MARC MILEAGE: MEMBERSHIP: NEWSLETTER: Gill ( Back to the Shack ) Susan DeJong & Tom Rock Giselle Porter Becky Wright Joy Kolar Warren DeJong Kim Sefton Russell Smiddy & Caroline Stanula (stanulac@yahoo.com) PICNIC: Joy Kolar, Pam Kluck-Bowen, Terry Phillips, Ken Foley PRINTING: RAFFLE: Terry Phillips REFRESHMENTS: Becky Wright WEBMASTER: National Meet July 24-July 1, 2018 A Dancin in Branson A s Region, MO MODEL A RESTORERS CLUB Application for Membership 6721 Merriman, Garden City, Michigan Membership Dues: Regular Mail: U.S. $45.00 With your subscription you will receive a club membership I.D. card and the Model A News, the bi-monthly official publication of the M.A.R.C. Name (print): Spouse s Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Special thanks to McKinley Lodge #712 F&AM for hosting the HIR Business Meetings Making a good man a better man by imparting upon him moral social virtues through...a belief in a Supreme Being, a belief in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man, and a belief in the immortality of the Soul. Highland Indiana Region Model A Restorer s Club PO Box 1883 Highland, IN Okay to list phone number in club roster (yes/no)? Addresses: Okay to list address in club roster (yes/no)? Check Visa Master Card American Express (circle one) Card Number Expiration Date (mm/yy) CW (3-Digit Code) (back of card)

Secretary/Club Reporter Nora Dean Phone:

Secretary/Club Reporter Nora Dean Phone: Web Site www.modelacolumbus.com September 2018 Membership meetings are held on the 2 nd Thursday of the month at the Sirloin Stockade in Columbus. The meetings are held September through May. The meal