Inside this Issue 1 President s Message 2 Nuts & Bolts 3 Legend of the Shamrock 4 Officers, Board Members, Committees 5 Calendar 6 Ads 7 Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sunshine Report, Club Apparrel, Financial Report 8 February Breakfast Trip 9 50th Anniversary Photo Book, Spring Tour Itinerary 10 Valentine Lunch Pix 11About the Model A Club visit us on the web at www.tulsamodelafordclub.com The Rumble Sheet March 2018 - Volume 52 - Issue 3 President s message We re off to a good start for the year. On February 3rd after breakfast, we had 20 people go to the Broken Arrow History Museum. It was a very interesting review of life in the early days in Broken Arrow from statehood to present. Maybe I am showing my age but some of the items brought memories. We had 20 people attend and 8 Model A s. Thanks to our tour guide who was very helpful in explaining the exhibits. Next, ten of us went down the street to the Broken Arrow History Museum. It was an extremely interesting showing of military items from Civil War to present. To most of us, we find military items and history very interesting. I noticed they did not have a Vietnam era blood chit, so I gave them one. Thanks to the tour guides for explaining all the exhibits. On February 17th, we had a Valentine Day Dinner at Ted s Café Escondido restaurant. We had 32 present, everyone had a good time with lots of door prizes. Due to inclement weather, we canceled the February 20th meeting. I feel it is better to error on the side of caution, than take chance of someone having an accident or falling and hurting themselves. I did not get a chance to ask for volunteers to cook potatoes for the March potato dinner. If you can help cook potatoes, please contact me at donsthunderbird@gmail. com or Jessie at 918-451-2124 or 918-361-6165. We will have the Hubley races at the April 17th meeting. I am planning a trip to see the River City Players show in Tahlequah at 2:00 p.m. on June 23rd with lunch at Sam & Ella s restaurant. I have booked 24 tickets, so I need your RSVP as soon as possible. We would depart East Broken Arrow about 10:30 a.m. Contact me at donsthunderbird@gmail.com or 918-361-6161. The Board is looking for places for breakfast and things to do after breakfast for the rest of the year (see calendar of events). If there is something you would like to do and you think it would be of interest to the Club, contact me. May the Ford be with You, Don Reed
Nuts & Bolts (Or Miscellaneous Tidbits) by Ken Brust Henry Ford once said: Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian. I don t want to get too political, but thought this was an interesting quote from Henry. A rare Saturday in January popped up with temps in the 70 s, so we followed the DuVall family on a spontaneous 175-mile drive over some Oklahoma backroads visiting some interesting places, including a most entertaining time at a winery and pecan orchard plus the only good place to eat in the entire Checotah area! I even learned our a/c didn t cool so will need to get it checked before even warmer drives are planned. The Tulsa Historical Society Museum has welcomed the return of its Tulsa oilfield runabout which had been on loan to the airport for several years. This is a rare and interesting vehicle that was manufactured in Tulsa by the Tulsa Motor Car Company in the mid-teens. The company made car models plus a special truck to carry oil bits. The logo was interesting as well. Stop in and visit the museum and check out the Tulsa Truck. Another mild day allowed many to drive their Model A s following the February breakfast to tour two different historical museums in Broken Arrow. Thanks to Don Reed for organizing this outing. The DuVall family is now busy taking orders for shirts and caps with our club s 50th logo on them. Get yours soon and wear with pride!! Linda Ochs and Jerry Conrad have a special attachment to our club since it served as a vehicle for their individual lives to connect. To help celebrate the club s 50th anniversary and to highlight their good fortune for being members, they have chosen to sponsor an ad in this Rumble Sheet for the remaining months of 2018 to show their appreciation and best wishes. Many thanks to them both. Anyone else wishing to sponsor 50th Anniversary wishes, should contact me for details. Also, we are compiling a booklet of club memories, so please send me your own recollections of fun and interesting times associated with our club. I have solicited memories from more of our old-time members but certainly do not want to exclude anyone. Guys and gals, please submit your thoughts and let s all be included in our memories booklet. And, for you scientific types, here is one for you: If our cars could travel at the speed of light, would our headlights still work?? Happy Trails to You! The Rumble Sheet - 2 - MARCH 2018
legend OF THE SHAMROCK AND ST. PATRICK - Legend credits Saint Patrick with teaching the Irish about the doctrine of the Holy Trinity by showing people the shamrock, a three-leafed plant, using it to illustrate the Christian teaching of three persons in one God. This story first appears in writing in 1726, though it may be older. The shamrock has since become a central symbol for Saint Patrick s Day. The Rumble Sheet - 3 - MARCH 2018
2018 OFFICERS & BOARD MEMBERS President Don Reed... woodcarver498@gmail.com... 918 326-6164 Vice President Ross Lord... sorrono1968@gmail.com... 918 804-7876 Secretary Ken Brust... kvbrust@cox.net... 918 728-2015 Treasurer Jeanne Washburn... jeannewashburn@cox.net... 918 693-2912 Director Bobby Jackson... bjackson4@sbcglobal.net... 918 261-2238 Director John Nicholson... johnny.nicholson@gmail.com... 918 809-8053 Director Dan Ulberg... danulberg@reagan.com... 918 706-7949 COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS 1000 Mile Club...Roy Cail...roycail@cox.net...918 906-0575 Tulsa Model A 50th Anniversary - Ken Brust...kvbrust@cox.net... 918-728-2015 Activities and Events Advertising...Jeanne Washburn...jeannewashburn@cox.net...918 693-2912 Clothing...Kent Washburn...klwashburn@cox.net...918 693-8504 Club Directory...Steve Reiser...stevereiser@hotmail.com...918 851-8634 Cookies...Donna Robinson...rdonna45@gmail.com...918 698-6281 Memberships...Jeanne Washburn...jeannewashburn@cox.net...918 693-2912 Name Tags...Linda Ochs...hotdog263@cox.net...918 688-3707 Newsletter Coordinator...Harold Helton...hahelton@cox.net...918 230-4906 Photography...Barbara Cail...barbcail@cox.net...918 299-5691 Jerry Conrad...jerrconrad@sbcglobal.net...918 606-7450 Programs & Entertainment Board with membership assistance Publisher for hardcopy...melody DuVall...duvallstrans@att.net...918 458-7111 Refreshments & drinks...cheryl & Bobby Jackson...bjackson4@sbcglobal.net...918 261-2238 Sunshine Person...Connie Hudson...conniehudson@cox.net...918 269-7240 Supplies...Linda Mellage...lindamellage@cox.net...918 629-2978 Tours...Ken Brust, Jerry Conrad, Marvin Mellage, board & members help Web Site...Steve Reiser...stevereiser@hotmail.com...919 851-8634 The Rumble Sheet - 4 - MARCH 2018
C a l e n d a r o f E v e n t s DATE... EVENT AND LOCATION... TIME March 3...Breakfast, Egg-it-On, 71st & Aspen, Broken Arrow...9:00 a March 13...Ladies Luncheon, Louie s Grill, 6310 East 101 Street, Tulsa...11:30 a March 20...Business Meeting, Hardesty Library, Baked Potato Dinner... 6:30 p March 23-25...Spring Tour, Elk City...TBA April 7...Breakfast, Silver Skillet, 61st & Memorial...9:00 a April 13-15...Tulsa Spring Auto Show...TBA April 17...Business Meeting, Hardesty Library, Hubley Races... 6:30 p May 5...Tech Day and Lunch at John & Shirley Nicholson s, Lake Fort Gibson...10:30 a May15...Business Meeting, Hardesty Library... 7:00 p June 2...Breakfast, TBA...9:00 a June 19...Business Meeting, Hardesty Library... 7:00 p June 30...Lunch at Sam & Ella s at 12:30 p.m., River City Players, Tahlequah... 2:00 p July 7...Breakfast, Western Country Diner, 1905 S. Sheridan...9:00 a July 7...Drive to Claremore Veterans Home... 2:30 p July 15...50th Anniversary Celebration, Stokely Event Center...10:30-3:00 p July 17...Business Meeting, Hardesty Library... 7:00 p August 4...Breakfast, TBA...9:00 a August 21...Business Meeting, Hardesty Library... 7:00 p September 1...Breakfast, TBA...9:00 a September 18..Business Meeting, Hardesty Library... 7:00 p October 6...Breakfast, TBA...9:00 a October 16...Business Meeting, Hardesty Library October 20...Play Day...TBA October 26-28.Fall Tour, Sooner Club, to Sulfur OK...TBA November 3...Breakfast...TBA November 20..Business Meeting, Hardesty Library... 7:00 p December 1...Breakfast, Broken Arrow Christmas Parade...8:30 a December 8...Catoosa Christmas Parade... 1:00 p December 15...Christmas Party...TBA December 19...Business Meeting, Hardesty Library... 7:00 p CONGRATULATIONS from TOWNSEND 1968-2018 MARKETING CONGRATULATIONS 1968-2018 THE TROPHY ROOM The Rumble Sheet - 5 - MARCH 2018
Happy 50th from Linda Ochs & Jerry Conrad 1968-2018 HAPPY 50TH! 1968-2018 8228 E. 61st St., #114, Tulsa 918 940-3888 The Rumble Sheet - 6 - MARCH 2018
Members Birthdays & Anniversaries March 2 Ed Foust 9 Abbe Riggin 12 Sheryl Hoyle 14 Faith Bond 15 Mitch DeCamp 15 Allan & Patti Hall 16 Shirley Nicholson 17 Carolyn Plucknett - 100!!!!!! 20 Robert Bullard 22 David Hayes 22 Randi Wightman 24 Bill Harris 25 Rowland Pogue 29 Scott Case 29 Clifford & Doris Ginn March - Connie Hudson & Mayleta Duncan April - Jessie Reed & Shirley Nicholson LIST May - Linda Ochs & Tory Brust June - Melody DuVall and Cheryl Jackson Sunshine Report Call Connie Hudson, 918-269-7240 with concerns. FYI Related FINANCIAL info Income $2,153.11 Expenses $185.75 March 16-17, 2018 - Kansas Sunflower Swap Meet, Wichita March 16-17, 2018 - Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet June 3-8, 2018 Heart of America Model A Club Regional Meet, Springfield, MO June 7-9, 2018 - Texas Tour, Fredericksburg, TX Carolyn Plucknett will be 101 years old this year on March 17th. She would love to get cards from her Tulsa Model A Ford Club friends. Carolyn now has a new address at: Club Jackets, Hats and More If you are interested in purchasing clothing items with the Club Logo, contact Kent Washburn 918-693-8504 or klwashburn@cox.net Carolyn Plucknett, Resident Saint Simeon s Senior Center, Asst. Plus 3701 North Martin Luther King Blvd. Tulsa, OK 74106 The Rumble Sheet - 7 - MARCH 2018
after breakfast trip to Broken Arrow Historical Society Museum and Military History Center The Rumble Sheet - 8 - MARCH 2018
50th Anniversary Tulsa MAFC Photo Book By Barbara Cail As part of our club s 50th anniversary, a hardcover photo book of all the Model A vehicles owned by club members is being compiled. Each member (household) will have a full-page of them with one of their Model A vehicles, with Model A item, or dressed in attire representing the era. If you own more than one Model A, submit photo of each as we will include those if space allows. Since your main photo will be approximately an 8x10 when printed, it is important that you submit photos of high (full size file) quality. Photos taken with newer IPhones do well. Email photos to bcail52345@gmail.com or to barbcail@cox.net. Please include the following information which will be included in the book: names of all people in photo, year of your Model A and its model. If you are sending photos of more than one vehicle, please indicate the one you want printed on full page. That one should have you in the photo. The others may or may not have you in the photo. WE WANT ALL MEMBERS TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS 50TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK. Itinerary 2018 Route 66 Spring Tour Elk City Friday, March 23 -Sunday, March 25 Friday, March 23 8:00 am Depart American Café in Sapulpa, OK. - Drive to Guthrie, OK on HWY 33. There is a rest stop with fuel and food opportunities in Guthrie. 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Drive Hwy 33 to Watonga, OK - Eat Lunch at Roman Nose State Park near Watonga. Drive Hwy33/Hwy34 to Elk City, OK. 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Check into Holiday Inn in Elk City, OK. Dinner is on your own. Saturday, March 24 7:00 to 9:00 am Breakfast at the hotel 9:30 am 11:30 am - Tour National Route 66 Museum Complex Elk City at no charge. Eat lunch on your own and visit the shops in town. Saturday afternoon Option One Shop and enjoy the sites of the town. Option Two At 1:00 pm enjoy a side driving trip to the Washita Battle field of 1868. Also we may have an opportunity to see a car collection at Cheyenne, Ok that is not far from the battlefield. 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm We will have dinner as a group at Simon s Catch just a few miles outside of Elk City. Sunday, March 25 7:00 am to 9:00 am Breakfast at the hotel. 9:00 am Depart for Watonga and return via Hwy 33 or Hwy 66 to Tulsa. The Rumble Sheet - 9 - MARCH 2018
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About the Tulsa Model A Ford Club Chapter #8231 of the Model A Club of America (MAFCA) This is the official publication of the Tulsa Chapter of Model A Ford Club of America. This monthly newsletter is mailed to members, prospective members, advertisers and editors of similar publications. It s purpose is to keep you informed of what has taken place, scheduled activities and to promote fellowship among club members. Members are encouraged to submit articles containing technical or any club related information. Articles must reach the editor by the 5th of the month to insure publication in that month s newsletter. Articles received after that will appear in a following newsletter. Membership dues for the Tulsa Model A Ford Club are $20 per family annually payable at the end of the year. Contact the New Member chairperson for new memberships and the Treasurer for renewals. The Tulsa Model A Ford Club recommends membership in the national MAFCA organization. Members may advertise at no cost, non-business ads in the newsletter For Sale, Wanted or Trade section. Businesses may advertise with cost by the ad size, (business card size or 1/4 page) in the advertising section. The number of ads are restricted to space available in the Rumble Sheet. Contact the Advertising chairperson for details. Meeting Schedule Business Meeting - 7:00 p.m.3rd Tuesday of each month at Charles Hardesty Library, 8316 East 93rd Street, Tulsa Breakfast - 9:00 a.m., 1st Saturday of each month, location to be announced Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m., 1st Tuesday of each month, Charles Hardesty Library, 8316 East 93rd Street, Tulsa TO SUBMIT AN ARTICLE, LETTER, OR FOR SALE OR TRADE, EMAIL: Harold Helton - hahelton@cox.net The Rumble Sheet Tulsa Model A Ford Club P.O. Box 33348 Tulsa, OK 74153-3348