MODEL A FORD CLUB OF COLORADO

McNeills, masked up and ready to ride

Thinking of George Merry

"I just received a call that a long time past member George Merry has had a heart attack. He is in the hospital now and will undergo a triple bypass on Tuesday. Please keep Jane and George in your thoughts and prayers. Their address is Jane & George Merry 3070 Wendwood Dr. Marietta, GA 30062."

- Bret Plue

ATTENTION CLUB MEMBERS!
APR. 17-18 EVENTS POSTPONED!

Due to the forecasted wet and cold weather this weekend, April 17-18, we are making a postponement for both scheduled events.

Manifold Cooking Tour info

The Manifold Cooking Tour to Ted's (originally April 17th) has been changed to Sunday, April 25, 2021.

We will still meet at the large parking lot at W. Colfax & Chambers next to the Burger King by 1:00 and leave at 1:30. Have your manifold cooking lunch ready to easily install on your Model A. We will make a stop along the way to Ted and Linda's place where we can all quickly attach our lunches to the manifold area and then continue on our way. AND: Don't forget your chairs, utensils, pot holders / gloves.

Contact Vern Sybesma or Gary Heath with questions.

Alan Eber's Drive-by info

The 91st Birthday Drive-by for Alan Eber has been postponed from Sunday, April 18, to Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Meet at the Greenwood Community Church located at Belview & S. Holly at 2:00 PM. We will leave by 2:15 for Alan Eber's home.

Remember to wear your mask at Alan's home, and we will not get out of the Model A's while celebrating Alan.

Contact Bret Plue or Gary Heath for Questions.

Check out the new Model A shirts from Mike Laurita!

Click here to join the April General Meeting, scheduled for Friday, April 16th at 7:00 PM . If you are prompted for a password, enter: MAFCC

APRIL 2021
4/7 - Hump Day "A" Meeting via Zoom
4/16 - General Meeting via Zoom
4/24 - Alan Eber's Birthday Drive-by
4/25 - "A" Tour to Ted's Place

See the Events Page for more info

Click here to download a PDF of our membership application form.

HAROLD EASON'S CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Harold Eason
June 18, 1944 – October 4, 2020

Gather on June 12, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Broomfield United Methodist Church,
545 West 10th Ave in Broomfield, Colorado 80020.

Parking for Model A’s will be in the West Parking lot.

Diann, Michelle, and Jennifer would enjoy your presence at a time of love, honor, and some fun as Harold aka Herbie Rainwater is remembered.

MODEL A MARCH MADNESS AT THE WAREHOUSE

On Saturday, March 20th, several members of the club gathered for a series of games at Bret Plue's warehouse. Approximately 18 Model A's of all kinds were able to park inside the warehouse, where their owners partook in a variety of self-led entertainment including taking shots at the dart board, cornhole, throwing frisbees through a Model A tire, and racing the clubs "Model A Mini's" (among several others). At 2:00 PM, the club was given a surprise performance by a local bagpipe group, followed by a game of "Ahooga."

Despite the event being held indoors, the great spring weather allowed several of our members to drive their Model A's. A special thank you for Bret Plue for providing a venue, the Ciorcal Cairde Irish Pipes & Drums for their performance, and to Gary and Sherry Heath for coordinating this event!

Ringing-In 2021 With an Inaugural Banquet

On February 13, several club members braved the snow and nearly sub-zero temperatures for the club's Inaugural Banquet at Bret Plue's warehouse. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our plans for this year's banquet were a little different than in years past. Club members brought their own food and chairs, along with an assortment of food to be donated to a food bank. A number of club traditions were observed, including:

Passing of the Gavel from the 2020 President (Jim Huff) to the 2021 President (Bret Plue)
Milestone Awards presented by Fred and Lanise Binkley
Introduction of the 2021 Board
Recognition of past and present club presidents.

Thank you Bret Plue for providing the club with a venue (and indoor parking!), as well as Gary and Sherry Heath for planning this event!

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2020 President Jim Huff gives a recap of last year.

Fred and Lanise Binkley present Bob Beers with a Milestone Award for his 1931 Victoria.

The Passing of the Gavel

A new route with the same destination - Valentine Tour

On Saturday, February 6th, 15 Model As gathered in Broomfield to celebrate a club tradition - a tour to Loveland, Colorado to mail valentines. A variety of sedans, cabriolets, roadsters, pickups, coupes and a handful of modern cars departed Broomfield following a new route that took us east of I-25, following a set of quiet, two-lane county roads north before following Highway 34 west into Loveland. Upon reaching the visitor's center in Loveland, we dropped off our Valentines (in order to receive the Loveland stamp) and took several pictures.

The weather was mostly sunny and pleasant, making for a great day for our first tour of the year. Thank you Gary and Sherry Heath for organizing and leading this tour!

The Final tour of the year - Lariat Loop 2020

19 Model A's gathered at the Clements Community Center in Lakewood on the day after Christmas for the Lariat Loop tour - a club tradition that takes place on the final Saturday of each year. The line of Cabriolets, Sedans, Coupes, Roadsters and Pickup Trucks departed Lakewood heading west; climbing the switchbacks up Lookout Mountain over Golden. Upon reaching the top of the mountain, the group stopped for pictures near the site of Buffalo Bill's grave before descending the other side of the mountain.

The warm and sunny weather was perfect for this tour. Thank you Fred and Lanise Binkley for leading this tour!

Fletcher Miller School Drive-By Parade

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On Wendesday, December 16th, the Model A Ford Club participated in a drive-by parade for the Fletcher Miller School - a school for students ages 3-21 with severe needs. We received the note below from the Fletcher Miller School:

"Dear Model A Ford Club of Colorado,

Thank you so much for attending our Fletcher Miller’s holiday car
parade! This year has been a little crazy, but we appreciate you all for taking the time on a cold winter day to come support our kids! With your help, we were able to make this holiday season very special for our students here at Fletcher Miller!

We loved seeing your beautiful cars and warm smiles during our parade! Although it was a chilly day, it warmed our hearts that you shared a bit of holiday spirit with us and our families! We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday!

- Megan Sandoval"

Thank you Mike and Joan Sandoval for coordinating this event!