Newsletter for the Redwood Empire Model T Club Remtc Meeting October 6th Fall Colors Tour Saturday, October 22nd. 1
Published Monthly by The Redwood Empire Model T Club (REMTC) P.O. Box 1058 Forestville, CA 95436 (An Official Non-Profit Chapter Of The Model T Ford Club Of America) VOLUME 26, NO. 10 *ESTABLISHED 1990* october 2016 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Tour Chair Newsletter Membership Historian Sunshine Librarian Special Events Web Site Richard Chuck Rich Randolph Nanette Chuck Steve Cavalli Steve Vining Ginny Rich Larry Summerfield Jeanne Nelson Pam Johnson Pete Rich Vince Gregorie Steve Vining Andy s Garage Day Thanks to Andy Clary for testing brass polishes and giving a display of what works best. Jeannine made yummy breakfast breads and coffee. Dr. Dudley Stone brought his own concoction which he uses. Andy opened the bottle and the aroma convinced him not to try it. The Garage Days and Under the Hood sessions are always interesting and hopfully helpful to our members. Andy, Pete Rich and Chris Rich are willing to accomodate subjects of interest. Let Pete or Andy know if you have a how to subject you would like demonstrated. "Drive your Model T as though it has no brakes at all. This way you will never be disappointed.." 2
President s Message Welcome to the October meeting of the Redwood Empire Model T Club. September went by so quickly with Andy s brass polishing garage day and the annual T&A friendship tour. Planning for the National Tour is so exciting and has produced a new sense of commitment within the club. Nanette and I toured the Rohnert Park Double Tree Hotel and it is truly a beautiful and impressive site. It is good to see everyone s willingness to help on committees, donate funds when required, map out new tour routes and in general do whatever is required to make the National Tour a success. I am looking forward to a Rich fall color tour. Richard Chuck REMTC s 2018 National Tour Updates The Hotel contract is signed and the first and second deposits are made. The next deposit is not due until March. John will continue to meet with the event planner as needed to keep things rolling but not much additional work is needed with the Hotel at this time. That will change as the event gets closer. The problems with the checking account seem to be over, at least we hope so. At the September meeting the committee voted to apply for a DBA, (doing business as); this will allow us to use the tour name on the checks we will be receiving. The different sub-committees are forming and the chairpersons are being assigned. Here is the list at this time; this list may change as time goes on. 1. Tour Committee Chairman: Andy Clary 2. Logo Committee Chairman: Lloyd Butler working with Gail Sharpstein 3. Sponsor Committee Chairman: Jeannine Clary 4. Hotel Committee Chairman: John Girman 5. Trouble Truck Committee Chairman: Pete & Chris Rich 6. Parking/Security Committee Chairman: OPEN 7. Tour Entry Form Committee Chairman: OPEN Now the fun part - it is time to choose a name for our tour. The 4 finalists are: 1. T - Riffic Redwood Empire Tours 2. Sonoma Coast & Vineyard Tour 3. The Redwood Empire Tour 4. Redwood Trees to Pacific Seas At the October meeting we will vote by blind ballot. Jeannine will hand out the ballot at the meeting and everyone can put them in the suggestion box. The tour committee will let you know the winner at the November meeting. A ballot will be included in mailed newsletters. Please return ASAP. Steve Vining Chairman, REMTC National Tour 3
REMTC General Meetings 2016 The meeting place is Round Table Pizza on Marlow Road. 6:00 pm for dinner and 7:00 pm for meeting. We meet on the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted. October 22nd Fall Color Tour Rich Family Flyer page 9 November Open Depending on weather, lets do a tour to visit craft shows and then lunch. We need a host! December11th Christmas Party Quail Inn Our elections are held at the November meeting and we install new officers at the January installation brunch. We need everyone to participate in some capacity in the next 21 months. Many members are working on the National Tour in 2018, so serving as an officer is one way you can help to keep Club business going. Talk to President Richard Chuck and ask what office you can hold for 2017. We need your help. 1915 Model T Ford Touring. Very nice and original appearing car with good paint, upholstery and top. Has Rocky Mountain Brakes but no Ruckstell. $16,000 or best offer. Car is in Susanville. Contact Susan, 530-524-6751. or susan.tangeman2013@gmail.com 1927 TT Truck ~ Original Ford bed, has local history. $5,000. Contact Martin Smith, email-mpsmith@ pacific.net Model T Parts for Sale 1914 engine rebuilt with A crank, high compression head and late transmission cover with starter, built by Willie Baechier in early 2012; $5000. Brian King 707-280-8305 or email spanglishkings@yahoo.com 1927 Model T Roadster Pickup Project Body & bed in good condition, Ruckstell, wire wheels, needs fender repair and upholstery. $5,500 or best offer. 4 Jack Mulkey 707-479-8990
Redwood Empire Model T Club General Meeting, September 1st,2016 Meeting held at Round Table Pizza, Marlow Rd., S.R. President, Richard Chuck, called the meeting to order at 7PM Attendance: _35_members were in attendance. All Board members were in attendance except Vince Gregoire and Jeanne Nelson. Secretary s Report: The August 11, 2016 Meeting Minutes were read by Nanette Chuck, approved by Steve Vining, and 2nd by Cindy Vining. Treasurers Report: The treasurer s report was read by Steve Cavalli, approved by Jeannine Clary and seconded by Fran Faraudo. Membership Report: Larry Summerfield had nothing to report. Three perspective new members were present and introduced. Tour Report: Steve Vining reported that the T&A tour will be September 24. We will be meeting at Carrs Diner at 9:00 am and tour to Lake Sonoma. Be sure to bring a picnic lunch and chairs. RSVP to Ginny. Chris Rich offered to do a flash tour in November, so be sure to watch the web site. Editor s Report: Ginny Rich reported on various cars for sale. Sunshine Report: Pam Johnson reported that she sent out 2 cards in August. Historian Report: Steve Nelson reported the Jeanne was working on albums and had received lots of new pictures. National Tour Report: Steve Vining reported that the committee has signed an agreement with the Double Tree Hotel in Rohnert Park for June 3 10, 2018. Open items are What should we call the tour? What committees should everyone be on? A suggestion box will be available at the monthly meetings for member suggestions. Fall Colors Tour Saturday, October 22nd. Meet: CVS Pharmacy Parking Lot Sebastopol Time: 9: 00am coffee & breakfast treats Tour : Destination Lunch 9:30-10:00am Revealed in tour directions 12:30pm lunch bring picnic lunch & drinks Dessert provided! Pumpkin Pie & Whipped Cream Old Business: Andy Clary will have a garage day on September 17, 2016 at his garage. Steve Vining reported that he has received back the parts loaned out at the over-nighter. John Girman donated a set of hoses to the trouble truck. New Business: It is time to start thinking of new officers for next year. Do we have some volunteers? Dessert: Provided by Cindy Vining Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Nanette Chuck, REMTC Secretary Please RSVP: 707-887-9585 Ginnylee@sonic.net 5
Lizzie s Page Lunchtime at the Friendship Tour Centerpieces October Anniversaries Newlin, Bill & Fern 07 Weese, Don & Suzan 08 Winterhalder, Dick & Annemarie 10 Nelson, Eric & Patty 12 Faraudo, Constant & Frances 24 Cavalli, Steve & Debbie 25 October Birthdays Patrick O Halloran 01 Fred Bly 03 Robin Summerfield 05 Fern Newlin 05 Don Weese 08 Diane Graves 09 Pete Rich 10 Dick Winterhalder 10 Judy Smith 18 Frances Faraudo 19 Judy Kimball 20 Jeanette Harm 23 Jack Mulkey 29 Vince Gregoire 29 Dessert list for 2016 Please bring dessert for 40. Also bring paper plates and plastic forks if needed. If you can t make the meeting you are signed up for, please call a substitute. October November December Ginny Rich Donna Jones Gwen Brown 6
Sonoma A s welcomed us to the eighth annual Friendship tour at Carr s Drive Inn in Forestville. I didn t count all the A s and T s and even a few Horseless Carriage folks from the Santa Rosa Chapter. We were given name tags and goodie bags filled with good stuff to snack on while touring up to Warm Springs Dam. We were supposed to have 16 Model T s but several couldn t make it. All the attendees were in for a treat. A mystery tour with questions about what we saw along the way was to win prizes for the most amount of mystery things you could remember seeing. The tour went over Martinelli to River to Westside to Yokum bridge to Warm Springs Road to the Picnic site. This has to be one of the most picturesque drives in all of Sonoma County. The Model A Club went all out with games this year. What a lot of work setting up and having the props ready to compete for prizes. The women in the clubs were no slouches. Getting tires to roll fast and straight through a straight course was especially hard for both men and women. You could try as many times as you wished and several caught on and flashed big smiles as the tire rolled though the finish line. There were car games and my favorite was two folks in a model T... one with a fishing pole and the driver maneuvering the car along a line of fish and hooking the fish. I think Chris and his guest, Bob, won that one. We brought our lunches and we are always hungry after a tour so we ate when the mystery tour papers were counted and a prize awarded to a Model A member. After lunch we played Bingo with, new to me, variations. That was fun and something almost all could play. It was a warm beautiful afternoon and after relaxing conversation on the lawn, we had some great desserts provided by the Model A Club. A leisurely trip home and thoughts about another nice Friendship Day Tour. Thanks go to Chris & Joan s guests, Jaime & Bob for taking pictures. Ted Shimkowski also took photos. I forgot my camera and the names of most of the Model A folks. What I didn t forget was what a nice tour with fun things to do on a beautiful Saturday afternoon on the back roads of Sonoma County. Larry Summerfield drove Trouble Truck and fortunately got to go home early... no breakdowns. Next year is our turn for the 9th annual T & A Tour. Those attending from REMTC: Dodge Riedy and daughter, Emily (from Marin County) Richard and Nanette Chuck Don and Pam Johnson Ted and Dianna Shimkowski Vince and Joan Gregoire Chris Rich & Joan Henderson Guests Jaime & Bob Pete and Ginny Rich Pat and Sandy O Halloran Mal and Gwen Brown Bob & Linda Soloman (The Green tudor performed beautifully) Vince & Joan Gregoire Dexter Clary Dick Winterhalder Larry Summerfield drove Trouble Truck Top Richard, Bottom Nanette Chuck 7
Sandy O Halloran loves to ride in Pat and Sandy s new Touring. Dodge Reidy is admiring the newly acquired, 1915 Touring too. I bet Sandy appreciates the top up after driving many tours in the Roadster with the top down. She even made a beautiful warm quilt for those cool mornings. Ask her to see the award winning quilt! The Model A s are always show stoppers. 8
Cinda, Bob & Chris with the Bean bag toss. Ted detemined to roll the tire. Most everyone tried their hand at this one It s harder than it looks. Ask Ted! 9
It s easy... just hook the fish with the pole! 10
Tri-Motor Radiator Cap or maybe not Let me know, guys John Pearson s Buick HCCA A good selection of Henry s finest 11
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