September 2017 Omaha, Nebraska President's Message Hello Model A ers, Well, Summer is at an end and Fall is starting. We have had an active summer with the Regional, Skills, Grills& Grilles Show, Wheels at the Fort Show, Tours, Eat Outs, Picnics and Breakfasts. And I must tell you that you MAY THINK that things will slow down, but, there is more to come. We have more tours and activities to participate in, and if not with our club, with other clubs asking us to participate in their activities. It is only two months away until the Bus Tour to Michigan, and we have a Cemetery Tour on October 22 nd. The leaves will be changing to a beautiful color landscape. Make sure you keep track of your mileage for this year so we can see if we have made or surpassed last year s goal. We have quite a few members who have been putting more time and effort into getting their As up and running. Which is really tough with a full time job. So if you need help, speak up, these club members are more than willing to assist. The Board is looking at ALL of the ideas submitted for expenditure. I would like to thank everyone who submitted these ideas as they are very helpful and we are glad to hear from the general membership. And please keep them coming. Also ideas for tours, meetings and activities are needed to keep interest and liven things up. Elections are coming up in November for the Vice President, Secretary and 2 Board members. Some of you folks may have already gotten a phone call from Jim Musel, Bob McKinney or Don Graves. So give some thought to possibly being on the board. The White Elephant Sale is coming up in October. So don t forget to consider the Club when you are cleaning out your garages and closets! Stay Calm & Carry On, Esther ATTENTION: By-laws Revision A group has been working on an updating of the club by-laws and has a draft ready to share with the membership. This draft will be discussed at the September meeting and voted on at the October meeting. Members who receive their newsletter by e-mail will receive a copy of the draft as an attachment. Those who receive their newsletter on paper may request that a copy be brought to the September meeting. Please contact Janet Graves (janet@omahaneb.org/ 402-453-7166). The board is working on an inventory of all club property. If you have any property belonging to the club, please send a description and photo (if possible) to Dave and Esther Miller (daemiller@cox.net). We will also be doing an inventory of the items in the club trailer on Sept. 23, staring t 10AM. If you wish to assist, please let Esther know. We will be having an appreciation event on September 24 for anyone who helped with the Regional Meet. This will include dinner at Pizza Ranch 3010 South 84 th St (Frederick Square Shopping Center) at 5PM. If you helped in any way with the Regional, please plan to attend, but P-L-E-A-S-E sign up at the September meeting or contact Esther Miller at daemiller@cox.net or 402-593-2009. At the Pizza Ranch, don t pay tell the cashier that you are with the Meadowlark Car Club. 1
Upcoming Events September 9 Regular Meeting September 16 The Model A Day 100K Tour (see p. 3) September 21 Eat-out at Dundee Dell (see below) September 23 Trailer inventory (see p. 1) September 24 Board Meeting (see Below) September 24 Appreciation for Regional Workers (see p. 1) Club events after September - October 21 Highway Pickup (details next month) October 22 Cemetery Tour details TBA October 27-29 Bus trip to Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan (see p. 6) September Board Meeting September 24, Sunday afternoon, 2-4pm, Sump Library, Papillion MONTHLY EAT-OUT NEWS The August eat out was at the Twisted Tail in Beebeetown, Iowa. Quite a trek up there, but the ribs are worth it. They were finger-lickin good! Those attending were Bob & Mary McKinney, Don & Karen Noodell, Mike Tritsch & Karen Wickey, Charlie & Suzanne Earnest, Anne & Ken Krueger, Bob & Janet Benton, and Don & Janet Graves September Eat-out: September 21 at the Dundee Dell 5007 Underwood Ave 6:30PM You can read all about this 80 year old Pub at http://dundeedell.com/ You can preview the interesting Menu. One of their claims to fame is their Fish & Chips, but they serve lots of interesting dishes like Bangers and Mash and Lamb Stew. If you are not so adventurous, there are hamburgers, Reubens, French Dips, Phillies, and lots more. P PLEASE sign up, if you plan to attend. E Or let Anne know (Anne Krueger 402-393-8274, akru@cox.net) PLAN AHEAD FOR THESE EAT-OUTS: October 19th (Thursday) at McAlister s. November 16th (Thursday) at Nettie s Mexican Restaurant Meeting Treats Thank you to Mary McKinney and Karen Noodell for great treats at the August meeting. Janet Graves and Nancy Hanshaw will be bringing treats for September. Still need someone for November. 2
Upcoming Events THE GRAND INTERNATIONAL MODEL A DAY 100k TOUR The whole tour will be about 80 miles, but you can drop out whenever you want, as long as you let the leaders know so we don t go looking for you. Black Elk-Neihardt Park Start at The EGG and I /First Watch at 147 th & Maple just north of Lowe s at 8:30AM. If you would rather eat Fruit Loops at home, join us here about 10AM END at Christy Crème Write down your mileage BEFORE you leave home! We need to know how many miles you drive on this one day. Write down your mileage when you get home. Then, call or e-mail Don Graves (402-453-7166, don@omahaneb.org) to tell him your total for the day. 3
Lots of Things To Do in September Joslyn Castle Car Cruise Sunday, September 3 12-4PM If you want to bring your car, you need to register online. This premiere show used to cost spectators $10, but there is no charge this year unless you want to tour Joslyn Castle. If you haven t toured the Castle, it is worth paying to see it. September 10 Midtown Crossing Car Show 10AM to 2PM Admission is free. You can come late and/or leave early if you want. A nice, relaxed show. Bring your chairs. Enter at S 31st AVE and Farnam ST. Lots of nice restaurants and the Chicago Dawg House will have its food truck there. Grandparents Day at Golden Living Saturday, September 10th at Golden Living Ann Joseph, the Director of Activities at the Golden Living Center, has invited the Meadowlark Model A Club and the Centennial Model T Club to display their cars for the residents of the home again this year. Ann will provide an afternoon of music, food, cold drinks and fun. This is a good opportunity to meet and visit with members of the Centennial Model T Club and mingle with the resident senior citizens and some older veterans at the home. Plan to meet at my (Barney) shop at 3301 South 66 th Avenue Circle, (just north of 66 th Avenue Circle and Grover Streets) anytime between 1:30 and 2:15 September 10th. We will leave together at 2:30 for the 5 minute drive to Golden Living at 5505 Grover Street. Questions? Call or email Barney 402-558-3314 barney@deden.net Inland Truck Open House Thursday, September 14 9944 S 136th ST This is a nice week-day show that several members have enjoyed in the past. This is NOT a competition Just lots of fun and a good time to show off all your hard work. The show is 11AM to 1:30PM and includes a nice lunch. Show vehicles are asked to arrive around 9:30AM A s at Arbor Lodge Sunday, September 17 We are also invited to the Apple Jack Festival in Nebraska City on September 17. The cars attending will be parked around Arbor Lodge. This is a great chance to visit this historic mansion, if you haven t done so before. The contact person is Gayle Hanshaw. Anyone with questions, suggestions and/or comments may contact Gayle via e-mail: vghanshaw@aol.com or phone: 402-570-8623. FOR SALE: Show your model A enthusiasm with a genuine Model A engine coffee table. This timepiece of a bygone era is an instant conversation piece that makes a statement about your hobby. It features top and bottom lighting with Henry's dear friend Thomas Edison's invention, the Edison bulb. It has castor wheels on the bottom that make it easy to move for vacuuming. You and your wife will both enjoy the convenient size for Restorer magazines, ice tea, or your favorite cup of coffee. This Vintage Model A product is 100% recycled and has the lowest miles per Gallon available. So don't miss out on this one of a kind table. It's $300 obo. Supplies are very limited so call John Leddy at 402-706-8140. 4
Past Events This is just sampling of the 64 registered vehicles at the show. More on Google Photos. Winner of Kids Favorite Award was a 1957 Ford Skyliner owned by Wayne Hadfield. Sorry, we didn t get a photo. Spectators Favorite 1957 Nash Metropolitan owned by John and Jean Wyant 5
Bus Trip to Hickory Corners FAQs How many have signed up so far? 46 paid deposits and a couple of promises Can I invite my friends? Yes, we still have open seats, but do it soon Where can I find the reservation form? http://meadowlarks.omahaneb.org/ gilmore.pdf Who should I write the check to? Meadowlark Model A Ford Club When is the final payment due? September 9, but please pay as soon as you can. Total of $135 minus $50 deposit is a remainder of $85 ($170 for two) What hotel will we stay at? Four Points Sheraton in Kalamzaoo. Call 269-385-3922 and make reservations for Oct. 27 and 28. Tell them you are with the Meadowlark Model A Club. Or go to https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/book/ Meadowlark to reserve your room. Can I bring snacks? Yes, but please nothing messy like sunflower seeds or popcorn. When will we get back to Gretna? Sunday afternoon to evening. Hard to say exactly. It s a 10 hour trip plus stops, so we could make it by 7PM... 2018 Model A Meets in Missouri Two Choices This information is from the Wichita Rumbleseat Review August 2017. 2018 Regional in Springfield The dates of the Regional are June 3, 2018 to June 8, 2018, that is Sunday through Friday. Our registration begins on Sunday the 3rd. The first tour is on Monday. FYI I only have 50 rooms reserved at this time for $94.00 + tax each night. Be sure to mention Heart of America Ford Model A Club 2018 Ramada Plaza Hotel & Oasis Convention Center 2546 North Glenstone Ave. Springfield, MO. 65803 417-866-5253 or (888) 532-4338 Regional Director: Lance Burton, 816-809-8648, grandpaburton@aol.com Leave your shoes at home, and put on your bib overalls, and a straw hat. The Ozark experience is waiting for you and your Model A. The MARC National Meet in Branson June 24 thru July 1, 2018 Activities start on June 24 with a Welcome Party. July 1 is the last day and the only activity is breakfast. The meet hotel is the Radisson, but we have been notified that it is sold out. See alternatives here. All of the wonders of Branson including a Riverboat Dinner Cruise, Scenic Railroad into Arkansas, Shopping Tour to Eureka Springs, and much more. Tentative schedule at http://model-a-ford.org/event/ come-a-dancin-n-branson-in-2018/ 6
Past Events Lots of good food and camaraderie. Great weather. A really nice place for a picnic. Thanks to Mike & Marilyn for setting this up. 7
Member News Contact Karen Wickey (402-217-5342; rednailsantoes1955@yahoo.com) if you have any member news, good or bad, that you would like to share. Yay for Verl Chase. He rode in the 2017 RAGBRAI (Register s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) this summer. He has done this ride13 times! Congratulations to Bruce Rima who recently retired from the Omaha Police Department after 23 years. Bob & Mary McKinney s granddaughter, Miranda Hanson, has been at it again. She was one of five Emerging Designers who competed in Omaha Fashion Week with several beautiful outfits that she had designed and sewn. You can see some of Miranda s designs on her Facebook page. WANTED: Need an early 1928 right front plain fender (no wheel well). This is the fender that has the large radius curvature where the running board shroud attaches. Thanks, Dick Knapp 479-586-0070 Birthdays and Anniversaries September Day Name Event 6 Ken & Melody Grigsby Anniversary 8 John & Kristy Leddy Anniversary 10 Verl Chase Birthday 11 Charlie & Suzanne Anniversary Earnest 17 Don Graves Birthday 24 Janet Benton Birthday 25 John Leddy Birthday 29 Jeff Graves Birthday October Day Name Event 5 Dale & Audrey Freyer Anniversary 6 Bruce Rima Birthday 7 Brian & Jodie Gernandt Anniversary 9 Tony & Jan Hartenhoff Anniversary 11 Larry Blecha Birthday 11 Dave Beckman Birthday 17 Elaine Blecha Birthday 20 Jean Rima Birthday 21 Lloyd Burke Birthday 22 Nikki Anderson Birthday 23 Larry Thomas Birthday 24 Steve Zikmund Birthday 25 Gene Partridge Birthday 26 Mike & Marilyn Cahalane Anniversary 26 Charles & Janice Leddy Anniversary Tech Talk The Tech Talk for September will be a continuation of our focus on steering the Model A. This time we will talk about the 28-29 seven tooth steering sector. Don Are you missing a chair? Two were orphaned at the Vintage Wheels Show. Contact Don & Janet Graves if one or both could be yours. Good judgement comes from experience; experience comes from bad judgement. 8
This spot FOR RENT If you know of a business that might like to advertise here, please ask for a business card & give it to Janet Graves. We will put the ad in for one month and send a copy to the business to help them decide if they want to continue for a year. Please patronize our advertisers and tell them you saw their ad in our newsletter. Members may place FOR SALE or WANTED ads in this newsletter for free space permitting. Send the information to the newsletter editor, Janet Graves (janet@omahaneb.org). Business card ads (like those above) are $12 per year for members and $24 per year for non-members. If you would like to place one of these ads or know a business who would like to, contact our Treasurer, Janet Graves. We could use a few more ads to support the newsletter. If you know of a business that might like to advertise here, please ask for a business card. We will put the ad in for one month and send a copy to the business to help them decide if they want to continue for a year. Any member ought to be able to sell a FREE ad! 9
N 42 nd ST The Meadowlark Club is a chapter of both national clubs. This is the official publication of the Meadowlark Chapter. Members may publish at no cost, ads for items wanted, for sale, or trade. They are also invited to submit technical Model A information and other interesting tidbits. Material should reach the editor by the last Saturday of the month. The Newsletter Editor is Janet Graves (janet@omahaneb.org, 402-453-7166) MAFCA http://www.mafca.com/ MARC http://www.modelaford.org/ Club Address: PO Box 6011, Omaha, NE 68106 2017 Officers President Esther Miller 402-593-2009 daemiller@cox.net VP/ Pres. Bob McKinney 402-332-3993 MaryBobMcKinney@cox.net Secretary Sue Dellinger 402-298-8549 suened@jagwireless.net Treasurer Janet Graves 402-453-7166 janet@omahaneb.org 2017 Board Members Howard Denker 402-333-1393 popoutomaha@centurylink.net Lee Hendrix 402-895-2432 leehndx@gmail.com Anne Krueger 402-393-8274 akru@cox.net Don Graves 402-453-7166 don@omahaneb.org Karen Noodell 402-234-6110 dn20256@windstream.net Monthly meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month (except January) at 6:30PM at the Douglas County Health Center in the Town Hall. 42 nd & Woolworth Ave. in Omaha. Guests are welcome. See map and directions below. Our regular meeting place (Woolworth is 5 blocks north of Center ST): Enter on the south side of the building at ground level, go past the reception desk, and take the elevator to 1 st floor. Our meeting is in the Town Hall. Membership dues for the Meadowlark Club are $24.00 per year prorated monthly for new members. Membership in one of the national clubs is required. You may join both national clubs if you wish. MAFCA dues are $40.00 per year and MARC dues are $45.00 per year. Prospective Members: Please call Membership Chairman, Don Graves, (402-453-7166) for more information. Club web address: http://meadowlarks.omahaneb.org Club web master: Janet Graves (janet@omahaneb.org) Newsletter editor: Janet Graves (janet@omahaneb.org)