Spark `N Throttle Page 1 MARCH, 2018 V OLUME 46, I SSUE 03 President s Message, March 2018 By Bubba Johnson, President Hello fellow Model A peeps. I d like to start out by thanking all of the folks that helped organize the 52 Anniversary Picnic at Living Stones Church. This event has become one of my favorites. It s laid back, and has all of the ingredients for a great day. We had a short driving tour (where I actually got the instructions wrong and was waiting at the wrong Walmart!!) that included a visit to Clover Field. Clover Field is actually called something else now, but I ve lived in Friendswood just about all of my life and it will forever be Clover Field. A tour and close inspection of an actual airplane powered by a Model A engine. What a sight! Unfortunately the winds were a little too brisk to take it on a test fight, but an amazing piece of machinery at any rate. Look for pictures of the event on the website. We re getting ready for the Poor Boy Tour in Cuero next and it should be a great event loaded with driving tours and plenty of time for visiting and fellowship (and eating!). And then after the Poorboy Tour, our next event is the nationally famous Pate Swap Meet. This is also one of my favorites. I ve been going to the Pate Swap Meet since the early 80 s and it has grown oh so much. That s about it, have a great month and I ll see you at the next meeting on March 20. Bubba Out. March Tech Session Touring Etiquette. Discussion lead by Ray Hinnant. Should be interesting. 2018 Poor Boy Tour - Hosted by our club Our club is hosting the Poor Boy tour on March 16-17 in Cuero, TX. Not to late to register. The registration form is included in this newsletter as well as on our club website. Most of the planning has been done, but please help if asked or you see someone that needs help. INSIDE INFO! ANNV OUTING - PAGES 2-3 MAY OUTING - PAGE 4 VISIT TO BACS - PAGE 4 WANTED / FOR SALE - PAGE 5 POOR BOY TOUR - PAGE 6 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - PAGE 7 ADVERTISERS - PAGE 8 OFFICERS, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES - PAGE 9 FEBRUARY MINUTES - PAGES 10-11 LIBRARY INFO - PAGE 11
March 2018 Page 2 52nd Anniversary Picnic - February 24, 2018 (photos: Bob, Bubba, Kent; text: Mary) We ve been together 52 years as a model a club and we gathered to celebrate the anniversary at the Living Stones Church Victory Camp. The event began with a tour, stopping at the Pearland Regional Airport, then continuing to the victory camp. Once at the camp, it was right into the car games, run by Mel and Jane Rivers. The wind was especially working against Jane as she tried to keep things from blowing away each time she had to set up the balloons! Inside, after being welcomed by Olga Buck and Jackie Walne, Jean and Marty Johnson gave us a chance to win a jar of candy by guessing the number of pieces. Lloyd gray was in charge of the indoor games, which were not as easy as they looked! After the fun and games, we took a 52nd anniversary picture followed by a train ride around the camp. Our anniversary meal was barbecue and anniversary cake. The beautiful cakes were provided by Jackie and Tom Walne. As always LaVerne Riekert had beautiful table decorations with an array of bird houses, some of which were give away as door prizes. The afternoon continued with the annual Hubley races, which brings out the competitiveness of some of our members! (You know who you are!) Results of the day Outdoor games: Bumper Bowling - Lloyd Gray Wheel Revolution - Preston Miculka Balloon Pop - tie with Lloyd Gray, Tom Harris, Richard Washburn Indoor games: Candy Guess: Fan Belt, Bean Bag, Duck Pond - all won by Bob Pond Guess parts in Bag - Mel Rivers Bob Pond Model A powered Pietenpol airplane Hubley Races: Junior Division - 1st Place - Peyton Wilbanks, 2nd Place - Logan Wilbanks Senior Division - 1st Place - Pat Moore, 2nd Place - Janice Washburn, 3rd Place - Doug Busker Best Restored Looking Car - Patricia Karis People s Choice - Richard Washburn Looking to next year - Richard Washburn will always take used trophies to make trophies for future Hubley races.
Spark `N Throttle Page 3 Peyton Wilbanks Jr 1st Place Logan Wilbanks Jr 2nd Place Pat Moore Sr 1st Place Janet Washburn Sr 2nd Place Doug Busker Sr 3rd Place Patricia Karis Blue Ribbon Richard Washburn (on right) Peoples Choice Bob Pond Fan Belt Toss Bob Pond Duck Toss Bob Pond Bean Bag Stop Light Mel Rivers Guess Parts in Bag Lloyd Gray Bumper Bowling Preston Miculka Wheel Revolution Mel, Richard, Tom Harris tied - Balloon Pop Bob Pond Candy Jar Guess One piece of cake left
March 2018 Page 4 March Outing - 2018 Poor Boy Tour Cuero, TX March 16-17, 2018 The 2018 Poor Boy Tour will be here before you know it (this weekend!). This marks the 50 th year of this annual event. Each year the Model 'A' Ford Clubs of; the Houston A s, the Piney Wood A s, the Alamo A s, and the Victori A s get together to enjoy fellowship and driving their A s. The Houston A s and the Alamo A s gathered for the first tour in 1969 at Cuero. The Victori A s joined the tour in 1974 and the Piney Wood A s joined in 1987. This year the Houston A s are hosting the Poor Boy which will be held in Cuero. Because of competition for motel rooms and banquet facilities in the area, due to the spring Round Top Antique Market, Eagle Ford Shale Oil Production, and other tours, the Poor Boy Tour has been scheduled for March 16-17, 2018. Willie Sanders, the tour chairperson, may ask for your help in making this year s Poor Boy Tour a success. May Get A Way, May 18-19, Huntsville TX Save the dates! The May Get A Way will be May 18 & 19 returning on the 20th, in Huntsville, TX. We will be leaving from Katy, and trailer parking will be provided. Make your reservations now at the Holiday Inn 936-295-4300. The address is 148 S I-45 Huntsville, TX 77340. The group rate is $99 per night. Be sure to mention The Houston Model A Restorers Club. Model A s Visit BACS On a beautiful March day, 3 Model A s moseyed over to Bay Area Christian School to visit the 4th grade classes. They had been studying that era in their History classes and were very excited to see some cars they had heard about. Bob Pond, Elmer Johnson, and Warren Pollard all gave them a little history lesson and let them look over their cars. The most fun for the students was when they got to honk the horns. Several students want to buy one, so hopefully we will have some future Model A ers. Bob Pond, Elmer Johnson, Warren Pollard
Spark `N Throttle Page 5 Wanted Want to buy a Model A Project. I want a Model A to match my Model A powered Pietenpol airplane. Contact Winston Larison 409 354 8727 Wanted: 1930-1931 good front bumper bar. Also 30-31 good rear bumpers. Contact Bill Wood 713 594 1925 For Sale For Sale: 1931 Fordor Slant Model A Selling because we have too many cars. Willie Sanders is familiar with this car. Contact Steve Whiddon 361-649-3418 swhiddon@suddenlinkmail.com Original Standard Oil Gold Crown Milkglass Gas Pump Globe. Threaded bottom ring. Excellent condition and color. $650.00 firm +shipping or buyer pickup in Vernon Tx. Contact Don Wilson 940 357-9667 Time for Membership Renewal It s time to submit your 2018 Greater Houston Region Model A Restorers Club membership renewal application. The new year begins on January 1, 2018 and the dues remain the same, $10 per family per year. If you choose, you can pay multiyear in advance, example $20 for 2 years. If there are no changes from last year, just check the No Changes box, record the date, your name, and your MARC and/or MAFCA numbers, then attach a check and forward to the Greater Houston Model A Club, 2601 George Ct., Pearland, TX 77581. You can mail it or bring it to the meeting. If you do not wish to continue your membership, please notify Bob Pond at your earliest convenience.
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Spark `N Throttle Page 9 GREATER HOUSTON MODEL A RESTORERS CLUB Officers President - Bubba Johnson, 832-647-5757 Vice-President - Paul Yeoman, 618-567-3129 Secretary - Elaine Bullard, 918-808-2667 Treasurer - Janet Graves, 281-286-1930 Board Members First Year Directors: Robert Bullard, 918-857-7577 Lloyd Gray, 281-960-1813 Tom Walne, 713-504-7682 Second Year Directors: Jerry Buck, 713-941-8315 Joan Lecher, 281-531-1964 Fred Schiefer, 979-202-8598 Past President: Gary East, 361-935-1660 Chairpersons Apparel - Patsy Pollard, 281-482-7362 Christmas Party - Doug Busker, Minta Busker, (Co Chairs), 281-648-6026 LaVerne Riekert (Ladies Door Prizes), 713-941-7432 Librarian - Paul Yeoman, 618-567-3129 Meeting Hospitality - Jackie Walne, 713-504-7682, Olga Buck, 713-941-8315 Membership & Roster - Bob Pond, 281-996-5524 Newsletter-Mary & Kent Dehart, 281-554-7788 Pate Director - Bill Strickland, 281-331-4219, cell 713-252-7985 Pate Registration-Gail Strickland, 281-331-4219 Pate Assistant - Kent Dehart, 281-554-7788 Phone Committee - Laura Sanders (A-L) Joan Lecher (M-Z) Photos - Bob Pond, 281-996-5524 Programs Paul Yeoman, 618-567-3129 Publicity - Bob Pond, 281-996-5524 Registered Agent Patsy Pollard, 281-482-7362 Sunshine - Olga Buck, 713-941-8315 Tour Coordinator Tom Walne, 713-504-7682 Webmaster - Kent Dehart, 281-554-7788 Internet URL www.houstonmodelafordclub.com Facebook page => Houston Model A Ford Club Club Photos => http://s1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa394/houst on-model-a-pictures/ MARCH ANNIVERSARIES 1: Eddie & Wanda Farquhar, 7: Gene & Evelyn Parrish, 17: Steve & Bessie Hawthorne MARCH BIRTHDAYS 1: Rodney Block, 2: Becky O'Neill, 3: Gordon Cook, 5: Tiffany Marx, 8: Vic DeCoster, 9: Rena Sartin, 12: Amy Taylor, 12: Tracy Webb, 13: Paul McRee, 16: Ima Weisinger, 16: Lowell Cox, 16: Patrick Moore, 16: Ray Fisher, 17: Holly Cannon, 19: Don Whatley, 20: Jennifer Hanson, 20: Robert Bullard, 21: Frances Sample, 22: Don Wilson, 22: Sherry Hinnant, 22: Wallace Harlow, 24: Eddie Farquhar, 24: Lisa Crandall, 24: Ted T. Karis, 25: Charles Peirsol, 26: Robert Lamb, 26: Scot Powell, 26: Sherry Hughes, 30: Charles "Ken" Piper, 31: Vernon Goodwin The following forms are available on the club website: www.houstonmodelafordclub.com FORMs: Membership (renewal & new) Poor Boy Tour Texas Tour Signup sheets for the following upcoming events will be at the club meeting: May Outing : May 18-19
March 2018 Page 10 Minutes of February 20, 2017 Greater Houston Model A Club The meeting was called to order by President Bubba Johnson. Willie Sanders let the members in prayer. Bubba led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Bubba recognized the guests: Jeff Boyles, Jerry Hollis and Jerry George There was no meeting in January due to bad weather. Paul Yeoman made a motion to approve the November meeting minutes and Paul Escallier seconded the motion. The motion passed. Bob Pond gave the final treasurer s report for 2017. Tom Walne made a motion to approve the final 2017 budget and Charles Washburn seconded the motion. The motion passed. Janet Graves gave the treasurer s report for January 2018. Willie Sanders made a motion to approve the January treasurer s report and Bob Pond seconded the motion. The motion passed. Reports: Sunshine: Olga Buck asked Tom Walne to give the club an update on Burt Lecher. Tom reported that Burt had been in the hospital, but is home now. Apparel: Patsy Pollard told the members that if they want a club shirt to see her. There are several styles available. Library: Paul Yeoman reported that if members wanted something from the club library to see him. There is a small deposit required for checking out materials. Membership: Bob Pond reported that the 2018 Roster is ready and has been passed out to most members. Photos of members cars are in the back of the roster. He encouraged members to a picture of their car to him so he can get it into the roster. Bob also reminded members to get their registration form for the Poor Boy Tour in. The Cuero Record published an article about the tour coming up in March. Newsletter: Ken Dehart asked that members get articles to him by the 1 st of the month. Kent also said the club website has The Poor Boy and The Texas Tour information and registration forms. Pate Committee: Bill Strickland reminded members to sign up to work the swap meet. Tour Committee: Bob Pond reported the club was looking for a good turnout for the 52nd Anniversary Party February 24. Lloyd Gray is in charge of indoor car games and Mel & Jane Rivers are in charge of outdoor car games. The Poor Boy Tour is March 16-18 in Cuero. Pate Swap Meet is in April. The May Getaway will be to Huntsville on May 18-20. The Texas Tour is June 7-10 in Fredericksburg. July is the Liverpool Parade. August is the Ice Cream Social at Jack and Rena Sartin s house. International Model A Day is a trip to Galveston. Kent and Mary Dehart are planning the trip. Betty East asked the ladies to provide snacks for The Poor Boy Tour. Bryan Perkins had catalogs from Bert s Model A Parts on the back table if anyone wanted one. Elaine Bullard asked if anyone was going to the MARC Meet in Branson, MO. There are a few members of The Piney Wood A s who are interested in caravanning.
Spark `N Throttle Page 11 Continued - Minutes of February 20, 2017 Meeting Doug Busker informed everyone the 2018 Christmas Party will be the first Saturday in December which is December 1 and will be held at Braeburn Country Club. He reminded everyone to mark their calendars and he hoped for a big turnout again this year. Tom Walne made a special presentation to Fred Schiefer. It was reported that Fred did not display his chicken award at a Piney Wood Model A Club event. Fred handed the chicken off to Ken Piper who had car problems on the Thanksgiving Tour. Tom reminded everyone that Houston A s host the Gulf Coast Tour in 2019. For Sale: Bubba asked if anyone has any tips for maintaining or repairing a Model A. No one responded. He also asked if anyone had cars for sale or were looking for a car. Someone was looking for an open car trailer. New Business Newsletter Quiz: Paul Yeoman s first questions had multiple people able to answer. The last question was answered by Willie Sanders. Name the 5 people awarded the Coleman Lifetime Award at the Christmas Party. The correct answer is: Bryan and Pat Perkins, Lou and LaVerne Riekert, and Janet Graves. Mystery Part: Bill Dorsey identified a transmission mounting bolt brought by Willie Sanders. Willie also asked how many spokes in a Model A wheel. Gordon Cook knew it was 30. Guest Jerry George knew that a 1928 Model A Steering Wheel was red and not black. 50-50: The 50-50 drawing was won by Richard Washburn. Birthdays and Anniversaries: Jackie Walne announced the birthdays for February. There were no anniversaries. Ladies Door Prize: The Ladies Door Prize was won by Lisa Harris. Technical Session: Robert and Elaine Bullard gave a slide presentation on their fall trip to The Outer Banks of North Carolina, scenic drives including The Moonshiner 28 and Tail of the Dragon, and The Natchez Trace. The 4,150 mile trip was made in their 1931 Town Car. Bob Pond showed a slide presentation of the 2017 Christmas Party. Tom Walne made a motion to end the meeting and Bill Strickland seconded the motion. The motion passed and the meeting ended. Recording Secretary, Elaine Bullard Greater Houston Model A Club s Library The listings with short descriptions of the books and videos in the Library are posted on the GHMARC website. Please give our Librarian Paul Yeoman a call and he will help you find the information you are seeking and will make arrangements to get the needed information to you. There is a small deposit for checking out books and videos which will be refunded upon their return.
March 2018 Page 12 Spark N Throttle 402 Senna League City, Texas 77573 Stamp Spark N Throttle is published monthly by the Greater Houston Chapter of the Model A Restorers Club. Editors: Mary & Kent Dehart IN GOD WE TRUST SUNSHINE REPORT When you have health issues, Please contact our Sunshine chairperson - Olga Buck MODEL A EVENT CALENDAR MARCH 16-17, 2018 50th Poor Boy Tour, Cuero, TX MARCH 20, 2018 Club Meeting TUESDAY 7 pm Bass Pro Shop Hwy 288 at Beltway 8 South APRIL 17, 2018 Club Meeting TUESDAY 7 pm Bass Pro Shop Hwy 288 at Beltway 8 South APRIL 25-29, 2018 46th Pate Swap Meet Texas Motor Speedway MAY 15, 2018 Club Meeting TUESDAY 7 pm Bass Pro Shop Hwy 288 at Beltway 8 South MAY 18-20, 2018 May Getaway, Huntsville, TX Please send articles, photos and classified ads by the first of each month to: Kent and Mary Dehart; 402 Senna; League City, Texas 77573 email: GreaterHoustonMARC@yahoo.com