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November 2015
Director’s Chair
November 2015
Over the river and through the woods to the Elburn Lions Club facility for a great Turkey Dinner on November
15 we go! This fun event is our last driving event for the club this driving season. This time of the year is the
most ideal driving conditions for our Model As with crisp cool air, less traffic, and Autumn colors. For many
years the Fox Valley Model A club ran this event. The last few years it was held at Kaneland School. I recall
seeing 40-60 Model As parked there from 4-5 area A & T clubs. The Fox Valley club actually cooked the entire
bill of fare themselves as the event was their annual fund raiser. Two years ago their membership felt that they
did not have enough help to continue with the event. Several of our members who annually attended stated that
they really were going to miss it. Melinda and I had attended other events at the Elburn facility and were quite
impressed with it. We arranged with the Lions club to cater this event last year and every one attending seem to
really enjoy it. We have again invited our surrounding A & T Clubs to join us and I am happy to report we have
received a lot of registrations in the mail from members of different clubs. So get the A out for one final driving
event for a delightful meal and a fun drive out into the country on Nov. 15.
This year we had our first Pumpkin Rally in many years. Judging from the attendance, we had another great
event. Many As participated with several families in costume. Starting in Arlington Hts., we wound through
several communities, graveyards, and country roads before ending near where we began. Prizes were
awarded at the final destination to 4 drivers. Great job Patsy, Edie, and Corinne and all of your goblin/helpers.
This year’s Awards Banquet being held on Jan. 9th is extra special. It is our club’s 60th Anniversary, and we
are trying to incorporate some nostalgia, history, and reunion in to the festivity. We are trying to contact many
of our past Directors to join in even if they have left the hobby or moved away. We hope everyone will try
and join in the fun. So get your reservations in to Deborah and Steve Sarasin soon. We hope to have a big
turnout to celebrate the Illinois Region’s historical and colorful history.
Dan
2015 Officers and Staff
Director:
Assistant Director:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Editors:
Regional Correspondent:
Activities Chairmen:
Club Sales:
Distributor Staff:
Membership Chairman:
Announcements:
Pay Car Show Chairperson:
New Member Coordinator:
Official Greeter:
MAFFI Liaison:
Dan Pritchett (847) 980-5076
[email protected]
Christine Rozny (847) 823-7919
Don Mormon (847) 825-5046
Melinda Pritchett (630) 842-7065
Steven Sarasin (847) 826-0992
[email protected]
Carl Hagland (224) 595-6587
[email protected]
Melinda Pritchett (630) 842-7065
Roger Halvorsen (847) 566-2846
Vince Scalabrino (847) 934-8167
Bob Friskics (847) 788-9272
Jim Dodaro (847) 398-1957
Mike Kochevar (847) 827-1555
Susan Szymanski (847) 455-8815
John Drengenberg (847) 272-7192
Ron Ehrenhofer (847) 255-6758
Mark Maron (847) 302-7900
Mark Maron (847) 302-7900
Web Master:
Official Photographer:
Property Chairman:
Raffle Coordinators:
Technical Coordinator:
Winter Swap Committee:
Refreshments:
Youth Coordinator:
Mark Maron (847) 302-7900
Mike Gaimari (773) 631-3902
Ken Ehrenhofer (815) 337-4656
Andrew Stockinger (847) 338-5974
James Stockinger (847) 514-6390
Dan Manola (630) 935-8070
Mike Sargis (773) 507-5144
Val Maron (847) 951-5858
Ron Enrenhofer (847) 255-6758
Larry Rust (847) 913-9233
Amy Rozny (847) 823-7919
Amy Rozny (847) 823-7919
Restoration Technical Advisors
Judging Standards:
Ken Ehrenhofer (815) 337-4656
Ron Ehrenhofer (847) 255-6758
Era Accessories:
Vince Scalabrino (847) 934-8167
Electrical:
Marty Brown (847) 673-1157
License Plates & Tags:
Frank Smith (847) 942-0905
Fashion:
Marilyn Krenger (815) 338-4008
www.illinoisregion.com
Illinois Region – Business Meeting
Meeting was called to order at 7:40 PM by Dan Pritchett. Dan
welcomed everyone. Motion made and seconded to approve
the September Business Meeting minutes as printed in the
Distributor.
Old Business
Model A Days in Gilmore – September 19 – Mike Keating
said that Jordon Beller was inducted to the Hall of Fame.
People attended from all over the country. Mike hosted seminars. It was a great event.
Newport Hill Climb – October 2, 3, and 4. Steve Sarasin reported that it started out wet, cold, and windy. There was a
variety of cars and motorcycles and lots of food vendors. Sue
Szymanski added that the weather was better on Sunday when
the sun came out. It was an enjoyable afternoon and they saw
lots of beautiful cars.
Northern Illinois Round Up – October 4 – Mike Gaimari reported it was bad weather. Eight members attended with a
Model A and a Model T.
New Business
Board of Directors Meeting. Dan reported that we are on
track with the budget. We are going to get a new seal for the
club ballots. We also need someone to run the swap meet on
March 20. Mike Sargis will still be there and be involved.
Regarding the election, we have four candidates. Secretary –
Sue Holmes was nominated. There were no other nominations so the nomination was closed. Treasurer – Don Morman
was nominated. There were no other nominations so the nomination was closed. Assistant Director – Steve Sarasin was
nominated. There were no other nominations so the nominations were closed. Director – Christine Rozny was nominated.
There were no other nominations so the nomination was
closed. Ballot will be mailed out and the Constitution changes
will be put on the ballot. Ballots are due by the November 2
Business Meeting.
Reports –
Treasurer’s Report - Don Morman reported we have a balance
of $7,500.32. The financials are printed in the magazine.
Editor - Steven Sarasin reported that he needs to keep the classified ads current so please continue to update him. He also
needs photos from Model A Days and the Round Up.
Activities Report - Roger Halvorsen.
Pumpkin Rally – October 11 – Patsy Lesiak, Edie Jendal, and
Corinne Strobel are running this event. They reported they are
excited to meet everyone at 8 AM at Ellies Pancake House for
breakfast and departing at 9 AM. Everyone leaves in shifts.
The weather is going to be beautiful. They hope to see modern cars and As. There will be extra points for costumes (more
than jewelry and hats).
October 6, 2015
Autumn Drive is October 16 from 9-5PM. Roger has maps
with 25 locations. This is a great event with lots of variety.
80s Are Us. This Thursday they are celebrating at 10AM on
Jackson and Michigan Avenue.
John Drengenberg got a call from the Highland Preservation
Committee and they have an event on October 18. If anyone
is free, please try to make it to Ravinia. Contact John and he
has all information.
Turkey Dinner – November 15 – Melinda Pritchett passed a
sign up sheet around and gave a description of the event.
60th Anniversary and Awards Banquet – January 9 – It will be
held at Moretti’s in Edison Park. Deborah Sarasin needs volunteers for Model A props and raffle. If anyone wants to
make brownies and cookies let her know. She also need donations for the silent auction. Dan mentioned that he wants to
write a letter to each past director and widow or widower of
past directors. If anyone has addresses for former directors
please let him know.
National News – Ken is at Hershey. No news.
Club Sales/Mini-Swap – They are all in Hershey.
Announcements – Sue has no announcements.
Guests – John Silvestri asked Marty Brown to introduce his
guest, Paul Levine. He is from Lincolnwood and puts on the
Lincolnwood Classic Car show. He and Howie have a semirestored V8 and they just bought a Model A Stake Truck.
They trailered it to Gilmore. He owns a 1966 Mustang. Edie
Jendal and Corinne Strobel were welcomed as guests.
John Silvestri reminded everyone that he needs pictures and
he needs updates. He will get out a new update for the directory. The smart phone version has just been updated at no
cost. If you want a non-picture version, email Silvestri and
he will email you the non-picture version.
Awards - Chris gave awards to Roger Halvorsen for the ABC
meeting, Colin James for Youth Outing at Sycamore Speedway, and Mike Kochevar and Mike Gaimari for the Northern
Illinois Roundup.
Membership – Mike Kochevar reported that next month he
will start taking dues for 2016. If there are any changes highlight the application so he will know.
Greeter – John Silvestri reported there were 44 members 2
guests in attendance, with four Model As.
Dan’s comments – Bud Erickson was in an accident on the
way to the meeting. He is ok but the car needs repair.
Comments from the membership - Joe Schutz has a 3 window coupe for sale. He is having a large garage sale this
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at his house.
The Halvorsens held the raffle.
Blanche told a joke.
Dan Manola had a tech talk.
Motion was made and seconded for adjournment at 8:36 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Melinda Pritchett
Cover Photo – Joe Schutz
Joe joined the Model A Restorers Club in 1993. Later he became Director of the club for a year, he was
responsible for starting ladies night and served another year as treasurer.
He purchased a three window 1930 Model A Coupe with a rumble seat in Roscoe Illinois. After restoring
the car Joe received the touring class Mark of Excellence earning 405 points at the National meet, and the
Russ Garrits Award of Authenticity Workmanship.
In 1994 Joe obtained a fire engine for less than one dollar from a guy in Maringo Illinois that was all in
pieces as he describes it, he got it in many bushel baskets. Joe worked on it in his garage for a couple years
and then in Ken Ehrenhofer's garage for about five years.
Joe also had a 1930 Model A Briggs four-door which he made a trip to California along with Jerry D.
Thomas. Putting 6000 miles on the cars. The most memorable part of that trip was when he was following
Jerry with the windows down because it was a warm day a tractor-trailer hauling cattle went by him very
slowly. When a cow decided to relieve himself spraying Jerry with a yellow liquid, the stream was described as larger than your index finger. So much for slow-moving Model A's.
Model A Day (Gilmore, MI):
Newport Hill Climb (Newport, IN):
Northern Illinois Round-Up (Shabbona, IL):
Pumpkin Rally (Arlington Heights / Northbrook / Lincolnshire / …, IL):
TECH TALK –
llinois Region Upcoming Events:
WANTED – EVENT IDEAS & PEOPLE
TO RUN EVENTS FOR NEXT YEAR, NO
PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED, WILL
TRAIN AS NECSSARY AND ASSIST AS
REQUIRED.
Club Technical Training (Wheel Balancing) & Awards:
Financial Report (9/21/2015 - 10/20/2015)
Intake
50/50 Raffle
$32.00
$32.00
Exhaust
Banquet Down-Payment
Clothing for Sale
Meeting Refreshments
Picnic-Balance for Porta-Potty
Distributor Postage
Distributor Printing
Total In Account 8/21/2015
Total In Account 9/20/2015
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS:
Model A Restorers Club Membership:
http://modelarestorers.3dcartstores.com/Membership_p_39.html
Model A Ford Club of America:
https://mafca.com/cart/index.php?mafca_new_member=yes
$554.77
$100.00
$180.46
$60.11
$62.53
$39.67
$112.00
$7,500.32
$6,977.55
Editor’s Notes
Steven Sarasin
James
Thank you for helping to keep our classified ad section current by informing the Editor when
something is sold or is no longer wanted. Please note that it’s $25.00 per year for a business card
size ad for those considering such. Information for The Distributor should be sent to
[email protected], you can reach me by telephone as well on (847) 826-0992.
Fashion in the Model A Era to return shortly.
Steve
Classifieds
For Sale
For Sale - 1929 Ford Model A Tudor (ABC Meet – A Class First Place Winner). Very Nice Recent Restoration. Patrick
Maroney (847) 490-3543
For Sale - 1930 Ford Model A Tudor. Restored in Good Condition. Green & Black Exterior, Tan Interior and has
Luggage Rack. Carter Hendricks (847) 639-9030 & (312) 925-7144
For Sale - 1930 Ford Model A Station Wagon. New Wood, New Tires, Lots of Extra Parts, Fun Parade Car and Needs
to be Finished. Asking $5,000. Chuck (708) 307-9725
For Sale - 1929 Ford Model A Sport Coupe. Blue Ribbon Winner in 2009, Rose Beige & Black Exterior, Tan Interior
& Top, Tools and Spare Parts. $18,000. Steve (630) 860-1280
For Sale - 1930 Ford Model A 3 Window Coupe with Rumble Seat. $ 20,000. Joe Schutz (815) 529-2604 & (815) 3348121
For Sale - 1949 Packard Stretch Limousine. 25 Year Old Restoration. Andrew Wingate (219) 775-2577
For Sale - 1929 Front Fenders (2). Chuck (708) 307-9725
For Sale – 1930 Model A Frame. Carter Hendricks (847) 639-9030 & (312) 925-7144
For Sale - 1946 Whizzer Motor Bike, 1948 Whizzer Motor Bike, 1960 Cushman Super Eagle w/Electric Starter. All
Bikes In Running Condition, Call For Details & Pricing. Vince (847) 934-8167
For Sale - 1905 Roll Top Desk, Restored In 1980, Solid Oak, 6 Sections For Easy Moving, Many Slots/Cubbies, … Oak
High Back Swivel Chair and Oak 4 Drawer File Cabinet Included. Asking $5,000. Alan Wall (847) 927-1932
Wanted
Wanted - Technical / Hobby Book Donations For Club Raffle Use, Jim Patterson (910) 619-3293
Wanted - Distributor Back Issues For February 2000, March 2000 & November 2001, Steve James
[email protected]
Wanted - 1931 Front Fender (Driver Side), Chuck (708) 307-9725
Wanted – Photo Prop (Model A Theme) For Year End Party , Deborah Sarasin (847) 826-0993
Available For Club Use
Head Removal Tool, Steering Wheel Removal Tool, Rear Spring Spreader & Distributor Removal Tool (to be used
when the distributor is rusted to the head). Please contact Ken @ [email protected] or (815) 337-4656 (home) or
(630) 697-3906 (mobile)
2015 Official Illinois Region Events Calendar
January
General Meeting
Awards Banquet
(The Great Escape)
February
6
March
General Meeting
3
General Meeting
3
31st Annual Swap
15
(Hosted by Illinois Region)
World of Wheels
April
General Meeting
10
May
Bowling & Dinner
June
Spring Tour on Route 66 2-3
“Red Carpet” to Pontiac, IL
General Meeting
5
28
July
National Membership
10-12
MARC Meet (Joliet, IL)
Garage Drive (Naperville,
19
...)
August
General Meeting
2
Parades
4
General Meeting
Annual Sharon Model
A Day (Sharon WI)
7
General Meeting
7
Model T & Model A Swap 22
Iola Old Car Show
Northern California
22-25
Regional Group Roundup
MAFCA National Tour
(Kennebunkport, ME)
7-12
ABC Meet in Barrington
Barnstorming at Galt
Airport
13
23
13-15
7
Annual Picnic
9-12
Car Races / Demo Derby
at Sycamore Speedway
4
29
26
National MARC Meet 21-26
(Niagara Falls, Canada)
September
October
General Meeting
1
Ford Model A Day
(Gilmore, MI)
19
Newport Hill Climb
November
2-4
Northern Illinois Round Up
4
General Meeting
6
General Meeting
December
3
General Meeting
1
Turkey Dinner
15
(Hosted by Illinois Region)
AACA Eastern Regional 7-10
Fall Meet (Hershey, PA)
Pumpkin Rally
11
The Illinois Region MARC holds its monthly business meetings at 7:30 PM the 1st Tuesday of every month (exceptions
made for holidays) at the American Legion Hall, 9757 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park Illinois.
(Corner of Ruby and Pacific ) The meeting is open to all members and visitors.
If and when your name is used in articles and pictures on our club website, your full name (first and last name) will appear unless you
explicitly notify Mark Maron that you do not wish to have your full name on the website. You can call Mark at (847) 302-7900, or EMAIL
him at [email protected]. The MARC National requires that all members of MARC Regions must also be members of the national club,
however the Illinois Region bylaws supersede this, please see your bylaws or a member of the current board for more information.
Steven Sarasin
1636 Newton Ave.
Park Ridge, IL 60068
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