The Rumble Sheet. What's Inside: NOVEMBER 2012 VOL 46; Issue 11

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1 The Rumble Sheet NOVEMBER 2012 VOL 46; Issue 11 What's Inside: President's Message Pictures from Rob s Car Garage Pictures from Fall Tour Nuts & Bolts 2014 Regional Meet Update For Sale, Cookie List Members Birthdays & Anniversaries Annual Chili Supper Fundraiser Event OSU Okmulgee Thanksgiving Buffet Upcoming Christmas Parades Calendar of Events Officers, Board Members, Committee Chairs Visit us on the web at fordclub.com Hello everyone, how do you like this great Oklahoma fall weather? It is a great time to get those Model A out for a drive. The fall tour was great, driving through Southeastern Oklahoma with all the beautiful fall colors. Of course seeing thirty two Model A s making their way through the winding roads and hills of the Talimena Drive was a beautiful picture. Thanks to the Sooner Model A Club of Oklahoma City for making this a very fun fall tour. Thanks to Ken Brust for the tour through South Tulsa to see Rob Coretz s great car collection and garage. A big thanks from the Club to Rob Coretz for opening up his garage and for his time. Margaret Soper has plans for a poker run after the November breakfast this Saturday. I am sure that will be a lot of fun. Then we will end up at Baker s Catfish Restaurant for lunch. November 9 th is the Veterans Day Parade at Claremore. Start time is 11:11 am. We need to be lined up by 10:30 at the Rogers County Fair Grounds. November is our annual trip to OSU Okmulgee Culinary Arts School for lunch and a tour of the automotive school. See separate article for rendezvous time and place. Our annual fund raiser, chili super and pie auction, is November 16 th at 6:30. This event makes it possible for us to have our dinners and other Club actives throughout the year. So bring your check book and be generous. I want to say thank you to Pam Lundy for a great job as Editor of the Rumble Sheet for so long and welcome Cyndii Sellers as the new Editor. Please forward all items for the Rumble Sheet to her at: cyndiisellers@yahoo.com. Happy Thanksgiving everyone and May the Ford Be With You! Don NOVEMBER 2012 Rumble Sheet Vol. 46 Issue 11 Page 1

2 2014 Regional Plans Are Shaping Up by Ken and Tory Brust Our 2014 Regional Planning Committee met recently to review the current status in order to take the next step in preparing an overall budget. Things are beginning to shape up, and everyone is excited about what we have in store for the attendees who come to the June, 2014 Event. We have shortened the standard Regional format to a 4-day event. Registration will be held Monday, June 9, from 8:00AM - 5:00PM. For those who arrive early, we have planned self-guided tours to various interesting destinations around the Tulsa area. The Welcome Party Monday night will outline the Event Schedule for the following three days. Tuesday morning includes a tour of the Tulsa Air and Space Museum, followed by a stop at the Port of Catoosa, and then on to the Will Rogers Center for lunch and an interesting program delivered by Will and Wiley themselves. We will return to Tulsa along old Route 66 to the new Route 66 Park downtown. Tuesday night we will have pizza and the Hubley Races. Wednesday morning two concurrent tours are planned: a walking tour of downtown Tulsa, with a focus on the underground and amazing architecture, and a bus tour around the downtown/mid-town areas, highlighting many of their historical points of interest. The Ladies and Men s Luncheons will be held Wednesday at noon in the Tulsa Historical Society and The Tulsa Garden Club, and both will include an interesting program. Following this, car games and a swap meet are to be held back in the hotel parking lot in the afternoon. Wednesday evening there is a very interesting dinner-program planned. Thursday morning, we will be touring the Bartlesville area, visiting many fascinating places and having lunch at Wooloroc. Thursday evening is our Banquet. We believe our 2014 Regional Meet will be a fun and busy event. We hope all of our Tulsa Club members will volunteer when asked to help make it a big success! If you haven t been to a Regional Meet, please plan to attend the next one in Wichita, Kansas in Photos From Rob s Car Garage NOVEMBER 2012 Rumble Sheet Vol. 46 Issue 11 Page 2

3 Chris and Mitchell Duvall and I flew in their little aircraft over to Branson the Sunday after OU embarrassed the poor Longhorns. We visited a friend of mine who has an unbelievable collection of old airplanes, cars and outboard motors. It is all too amazing even to try to explain what all he has, but he has some real jewels! Nuts & Bolts (or Miscellaneous Tidbits!) by Ken Brust I hope you had a very Happy Halloween and didn t get too spooked! The fall weather sure jumped in quickly after a steamy, hot summer. Nothing compares to seeing the fall foliage than by flying low over the Ozarks on a crisp October morning and enjoying the changing colors. (It s even better than from a Model A, but only by a little bit!) Following our September club breakfast at BBD South, many of us caravanned through mid-town to revisit another fabulous car collection. Both breakfast and the car visit were huge successes. Breakfast was very good and we had excellent, prompt service; but, visiting with Rob and his extremely fine car collection was the cat s meow, so to speak! Even with a rainy forecast and a few drops, we had a great turn-out for both events. Keith Jones, who helps Rob care for his car collection, was there with his dad. Keith has a Model T Ford and is quite active with the local Model T Ford Club. I ve known Keith for some time now and in the past we ve talked about doing another joint function with our two Ford clubs. Rob, who offered to help with this and possibly host a gathering of some kind, also graciously offered his help to our club, wherever he could, when we host the 2014 Regional Meet. After leaving Rob s, we drove Ruthie over to Utica to visit with friends at the art fair. As you all can well appreciate, Ruthie seemed to attract as much attention as some of the art exhibits! These old cars certainly can be lots of fun. The Fall Tour this month was another outstanding Model A adventure. The weather was picture perfect. We had over 30 Model A s driving along the scenic Talimena Drive. This hilly, picturesque, two-lane drive seems to just be made for Model A s. Gathering with the Sooner Club is always fun. Many thanks to them for organizing this great Tour. NOVEMBER 2012 Rumble Sheet Vol. 46 Issue 11 Page 3

4 Incidentally, several of their members have already signed up for the national tour along the Blue Ridge Parkway in May of next year. Would anyone in our club interested in joining them? Tory and I are thinking seriously about doing it. It would be another fun and interesting Model A experience! We have two relatively new members who have agreed to serve on our Board. Thank you for your volunteerism, Rich and Jeannie. We also welcome back Harold who has agreed to serve another hitch. I recently talked to Scott Downey, with Paragon out in Sapulpa, about the possibility of our club visiting his car collection some time. He welcomes our visit whenever we can coordinate a time that works with everyone s schedule. He has over 60 cars, most of them Corvettes, NASCARs and muscle cars; but it is a very interesting collection, nonetheless. Weather permitting, perhaps we could plan a visit for the first Saturday in February, This past Sunday I drove by an old building on 11th Street that had sponsored a family Halloween party. It had three Model A Fords inside being driven by a mummy, a Jacka-lantern and a witch. Does anyone know who owns these vehicles? We need to get them in our club! When we drive in the Veterans Day Parade this month, why not offer a ride to a Veteran? The parade is to honor our many Veterans, so what better way to honor them than to have them ride with us in our classic old Fords? NOVEMBER 2012 Rumble Sheet Vol. 46 Issue 11 Page 4

5 Tulsa Model A Itemized Report for November 2012 TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME: $ DEPOSITS DATE DEPOSIT TOTAL New Member/Payne /9/2012 $ Pie Auction Donation$50 10/17/2012 Dues $80 50/50 Pot $28 $ EXPENSES CHECK# DATE EXPENSES Townsend Marketing clothes /11/2012 $ Jenks Kiwanis Christmas Parade /17/2012 $ TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES: $ BE SURE TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE EVENTS: OSU OKMULGEE THANKSGIVING BUFFET The OSU Okmulgee Thanksgiving Buffet is coming up Friday, November 15 th, at 11:00 AM. Plans are for the group to depart at 10:00 AM from Sutherland s in Bixby, at 151 st and Memorial. Following lunch Ken Brust has arranged for a tour of the automotive training facility, which will last about 1 hour. This delicious meal is totally prepared by the OSU Culinary students. The cost is $8.00 per person, and does NOT include the suggested $1.00 per person tip. Please bring CASH and pay Linda Mellage before you eat and she will make one payment for the Club. They have asked us to do this to help speed up the line. At this time, there are no more reservations available. We have 25 people and 12 Model-A s signed up to attend. Please call Linda Mellage (cell: , or home: ), if you have any questions. NOVEMBER 2012 Rumble Sheet Vol. 46 Issue 11 Page 5

6 CHILI SUPPER AND PIE AUCTION Our annual Chili Supper and Pie Auction is Friday, November 16 th, at 6:30 PM at the Lewis & Clark School our regular monthly meeting place. This is our Club s main fundraiser, to help support our many activities, newsletters, dinners, drinks, and other club expenses. We will also be voting on four new Board members for 2013 and All members are encouraged to come for a delicious chili dinner, with all the fixings, and cold drinks and, then participate in the fun-filled and interesting auction to help raise money for our wonderful Model-A Club s many activities. Members are asked to bring pies, cakes, Model-A parts, era clothing, home-made items, or other items to donate for the auction. Club members will be contacted by the Calling Committee, as a reminder and to get an accurate head count for the chili supper NOVEMBER & DECEMBER PARADES The following is some information about the up-coming November and December Parades, that our Club will be attending. Hope everyone can drive their Model-A s. Please mark your calendars and make plans to attend. These are a lot of fun to drive in and the parade go-ers really enjoy seeing a group of shiny Model-A s. If you have any questions, please call Linda Mellage, CLAREMORE Veterans Day Parade Friday, November 9 th at 11:11AM. Lineup is at 10:00 AM at the Claremore Expo Center. After the parade, we will be having lunch in Claremore. The restaurant and directions will be announced at the parade JENKS Kiwanis Christmas Parade Saturday, November 17 th, at 10:00 AM. No other information is available at this time. We will pass along the line-up time and place when we receive it. BROKEN ARROW Christmas Parade Saturday, December 1 st, at 9:30 AM at Elgin and Main Street. Before the parade, we will be meeting for breakfast at 8:00 AM at the Apple Barrel Restaurant, at 101 st Street and Elm, on the southwest corner, just west of McDonald s. NOVEMBER 2012 Rumble Sheet Vol. 46 Issue 11 Page 6

7 OWASSO Christmas Parade Saturday, December 8 th, at 9:30 AM. Line-up is 8:30 AM at the corner of Main and 7 th Streets. Following the parade, club members will have lunch at a restaurant to be announced before going on to the Catoosa Parade. CATOOSA Christmas Parade Saturday, December 8 th, at 2:00 PM. Line-up is 1:30 PM in the Catoosa High School parking lot. MODEL-A CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY It s time once again to make plans for our Tulsa Model-A Club s upcoming Annual Christmas Party. This year s festive event is planned for December 15 th and will be held at Uncle Buck s Grill in the Broken Arrow Bass Pro Shop. The event will include a dinner with drinks and dessert, and a Dirty Santa Gift Exchange, for those who want to bring a gift. Information about the exact time, menu selection, cost, and gift exchange details will be available shortly. Watch your Newsletter and s for more details. WANTED: 1928 tool box, built by Bob Ramey that installs behind the front bumper. James Bond WANTED: 1930 single bulb headlights. Like to trade for my seal beam headlights. Charlie Sewell FOR SALE: 1931 Coupe fenders. 2 front $ each. 2 rear $ each. Gary Sullivan work M-F 9am-5pm. FOR SALE: 1929 Closed Cab Pickup passenger door. Black with no rust, ever. Complete with glass and all hardware. $ obo. Ed Hammit Older restoration. Runs and drives good. $9,800 OBO. Marvin Mellage Nov FOR SALE: 1929 Model A Sports Coupe. All original with rumble seat..older restoration approx 20 years ago. Some new parts, fuel line,gas strainer, water pump, spark plugs, battery, Photo available thru the club. $10,000. Clarence(Bill) and Pat Denton Cell FOR SALE: Snyder s 5.5:1 High Compression Head. New, still in the unopened box. No shipping costs. I bought it and now don t need it. $ Marvin Mellage Nov FOR SALE: 1928 Special Coup. **Price Reduced** Arabian sand body, dawn grey revels, straw pinstripe and wheels. Rumble seat, new Firestone tires, lots of new parts. NOVEMBER 2012 Rumble Sheet Vol. 46 Issue 11 Page 7

8 There won t be anyone on the COOKIE LIST for NOVEMBER 2012, because of the Pie Auction during the Chili Supper Fund- Raiser at this month s meeting. NOVEMBER 2012 Rumble Sheet Vol. 46 Issue 11 Page 8

9 Members November Birthdays 1 Debbie Johnson 2 Duane Cramer 3 Mary Ann Reiser 4 Marvin Mellage 5 Geore Bud Weeks 12 Jessie Reed 13 Mary Williamson 14 Samantha Ramsey 18 Merv Snowden 18 Charles Sewell 19 Carla Holcomb 20 Lynne LErvig 20 Joann Sampley 21 Ricki Sullivan 22 Carolyn Harlan 25 Kenda Reiser 28 Tory Brust 29 Rick Jensen Members November Anniversaries 6 Don & Jan Crismond 8 Charles & Charolette Clevenger 12 Charles & Dorothy Smith 13 Troy & Floy Andeson 17 James & Faith Bond 22 DeWayne & Katie Owens 27 Duane & Ann Cramer NOVEMBER 2012 Rumble Sheet Vol. 46 Issue 11 Page 9

10 2012 Calendar of Events Date Event/Location Time December 1... Breakfast, Apple Barrel Restaurant, Broken Arrow 161 st & Elm... 8:00 am December 1.Broken Arrow Christmas Parade, see Newsletter info..10:00 am December 8 Owasso Christmas Parade, see Newsletter info...9:30am December 8.Catoosa Christmas Parade, see Newsletter info..2:00pm December 15 Christmas Party, Uncle Buck s Grill, Bass Pro Shop, B.A., OK... noon Calling Committee Chairperson Linda Mellage cell Committee Members: Tory Brust (918) Jerry Conrad (918) Melody DuVall (918) Harold Helton (918) Linda Ochs (918) Jeannie Washburn (918) Jessie Reed (918) (alternate) Jackets, Hats and More If you re interested in purchasing a new jacket, hat or shirt with the club logo on them, here s the cost of each: Wind breaker - $34 black nylon, windbreaker lining Jacket - $44 black nylon, flannel lined Polo Shirt - $33 Men s and $31 Women s T-Shirt - $12 Men s and $18 Women s front and back print Ball Cap - $10, khaki cotton twill w/embroidered club logo only Ivy Cap $17 black, embroidered club logo on back Sweatshirt $17 29 colors to select from, club logo on left front For ordering or more information please call Benny Benson at or see him at the next business meeting or club function. NOVEMBER 2012 Rumble Sheet Vol. 46 Issue 11 Page 10

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12 OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS President... Don Reed Vice President... Rick Jenson Secretary... Chris DuVall Treasurer... Virginia Harris Director... Steve Reiser Director... Benny Benson Director... Linda Mellage COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON Advertising... Virginia Harris Calling Committee... Linda Mellage Editor Information Technology... Steve Reiser Publisher New Members... Virginia Harris Photographer... Barbara Cail... Scrap Book Programs & Entertainment Refreshments... Ollie Harris Clothing, tags, etc... Benny Benson Sunshine Person... Mayleta Duncan Tours... Marvin Mellage Activities and Events Supplies... Linda Mellage Cookies... Harold Helton NOVEMBER 2012 Rumble Sheet Vol. 46 Issue 11 Page 12

13 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. Its 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 is 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 Lewis & Clark Elementary School, 737 South Garnett, Tulsa Breakfast - 8:00 a.m., 1st Saturday of each month, location to be announced Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m., 1st Tuesday of each month, Martin Library, 2601 South Garnett Road, Tulsa The Rumble Sheet Tulsa Model A Ford Club P. O. Box Tulsa, OK NOVEMBER 2012 Rumble Sheet Vol. 46 Issue 11 Page 13

14 LATE BREAKING NEWS!!! POKER RUN PHOTOS 3 November 2012 Just as this Edition of the Rumble Sheet was being sent out, Barbara Cail sent in her pictures from the Poker Run, which took place on Saturday, November 3 rd, following the November Breakfast Get-Together. Great Job!, Barbara, for these are truly AWESOME shots! NOVEMBER 2012 Rumble Sheet Vol. 46 Issue 11 Page 14

15 As you can see, it was a perfectly BEAUTIFUL Fall day for a drive and everyone had a SUPER time! As always, a procession of these vintage cars was undoubtedly quite a sight to behold as they gracefully rolled along the roadways, reminders of a gentler and slower time. Thanks to all who participated, and especially to Barbara for preserving this unique Club Memory! Until the next Edition.. Keep on Rollin! NOVEMBER 2012 Rumble Sheet Vol. 46 Issue 11 Page 15