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Newsletter for the Redwood Empire Model T Club

Remtc Meeting — November 3rd.Happy Thanksgiving — Nov. 24th

Christmas Party — Dec 11th, flyer Pg.9

Shasta and Sierra Haase enjoyed the Fall Color Tour

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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. 11 *ESTABLISHED 1990* NOVEMbEr 2016

President richard ChuckVice President rich randolphSecretary Nanette ChuckTreasurer Steve CavalliTour Chair Steve ViningNewsletter Ginny rich Membership Larry SummerfieldHistorian Jeanne NelsonSunshine Pam JohnsonLibrarian Pete richSpecial Events Vince GregorieWeb Site Steve Vining

Double parking worked great at Powell’s in Windsor

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Presidents Message – November 2016The Fall Color Tour was once again a great hit. The tour route explored new roads and the colors were ex-traordinary. If you would like to host the 2017 Ladies “T” and Gentlemen’s tour, Christmas Party, or other? – Contact the Tour Director.

Dudley and Kelly Stone are planning a Chico overnighter for 2017, and Mike and Jean Chirhart have volun-teered to host the 2018 overnighter.

At the November meeting we will present and vote on the slate of new officers for the club. It is not too late to volunteer if you would like to serve in any of the positions.

Model T’s do not do good sitting in the garage for any extended period of time so if you want to plan a flash tour, just contact Steve Vining and he will let everyone know on the website and you will be surprised how many people will join you.Have a great November.Richard Chuck

Redwood Trees to Pacific SeasNational Tour 2018

We have done it! We have chosen a name for our National Tour by ballot from the REMTC members. It is: “Redwood Trees to Pacific Seas”. Now that we have the name, we will be sub-mitting our DBA, doing business as, to the county. Once we have approval from the county, we will be able to use our tour name for all bank business. Lloyd Butler will be leading the committee to develop the logo using the tour name.Andy Clary is working to get his tour committee together to explore the many different ideas. His problem remains which tour routes to use as we have so many great destinations in so-noma County. The plan is to have the Club’s 2017 monthly tours incorporating tour routes we plan to use. Looking forward to testing what the team comes up with.

Steve Vining, ChairmanRedwood Trees to Pacific Seas National Tour

Happy Thanksgiving to all our member Families

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REMTC Tours for 2016

The meeting place is Round Table Pizza on Marlow Road. 6:00 pm for dinner and 7:00 pm for meet-ing. We meet on the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted.

REMTC General Meetings 2016

November —No tour planned but watch for a “flash tour”

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 his-tory. $5,000. Contact Martin Smith, email-mpsmith@pacific.net

Model T Parts for Sale

1927 Model T Roadster Pickup Project–Body & bed in good condition, Ruckstell, wire wheels, needs fender re-pair and upholstery. $5,500 or best offer. Jack Mulkey 707-479-8990

1926 Model T CoupeOlder restoration with Ruckstell rear axle and nice interior. Beautiful paint job. You will be all ready for winter driving. Just think about arriving dry and warm with every hair in place,(women’s thoughts)One of our previous-members, Dave Simpson passed away last June and his wife wants someone to enjoy this really nice coupe. $9,500 O.B.O.Contact Pete Rich for details. 707-887-9585 or modelt@sonic.net

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

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Redwood Empire Model T Club

General Meeting,October 6th.,2016Meeting held at Round Table Pizza, Marlow Rd., S.R.

President, Richard Chuck, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.Attendance:34 members were in attendance. All Board members were in attendance except Steve Cavalli, Treasurer and Larry Summerfield, Membership Chairman.Secretary’s Report: The September 1st meeting minutes were read by Nanette Chuck; Approved by Andy Clary, and sec-onded by Lloyd Butler.Treasurer’s Report: After the meeting, Steve Cavalli, phoned in and report that there was no income or expense activity for the month.National Tour Report The Contract has been signed with the Double-Tree hotel in Rohnert Park.Ballots were distributed for members to vote on a name for the National Tour. At the next meeting, those votes will be tallied along with the ballots received in the mail, and by email, and on the website. A Tour planning sub-committee will be meeting next week.Tour Report: Members are invited to meet at 9:00 AM at the Sebastopol CVS for the Fall Color Tour.Special Events: Vince recapped the highlights from the Montgomery Village car show. He presented an idea to dis-play a Model T chassis at the next Montgomery Village car show. Pete Rich volunteered to provide a chassis for this use.Editor’s Report: Ginny showed a car for sale by the Simpsons. Ginny reported that the club has gained six new mem-bers over the year, and three more people are interested.Sunshine Report: Pam reported that she sent out a total of three cards in September. They were sent to Vince Gregoire, George Merrill, and Diane Graves. Librarian Report: There is a listing of the library materials on the website.Historian Report: Jeanne Nelson is waiting for photos from the Luau.Webmaster Report: Nothing new to report. Steve Vining will redesign the webpage to include the National Tour.Old Business: Jack Mulkey donated additional parts for the trouble truck. The list of needed parts is now complete, however, Steve Vining will order additional fire extinguishers for the trouble trucks.New Business: Ginny Rich will coordinate the nominations committee for the 2017 officers.Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.Dessert was provided by Ginny Rich.Respectfully submitted by, Nanette

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November Anniversaries

Stone, Dudley & Kelly 19

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.

November Donna JonesDecember Gwen Brown

Dessert list for

Lizzie’s Page

November BirthdaysAndrew Clary 03 Pamela Johnson 07 Sandy O’Halloran 12 Nancy Byl 12 Diane Burns 14Barbara Donahue 16Betsy Randolph 19Warren Welsh 22Dave Fanucchi 28

Sweaters with a pleated skirt and a clouche hat and you are ready for a Model T Winter ride in style.You don’t have to spend a fortune to dress in vintage clothing. Thrift stores and your own closet may hold a surprise to make a cute outfit for a tour.

With shows and movies like Downton Abbey making a splash in pop culture, Edwardian clothing has soared in popularity. However, there is an important history to Ed-wardian clothing that is sometimes forgotten. Edwardian clothing allowed women to stray away from the constrict-ing and unhealthy Victorian corset. This style offered more comfortable, versatile clothes that let women remain ac-tive.The Edwardian era began in 1901, and its styles strayed away from the previously established norms of the last 100 years. More so than in the Victorian era, it was common to see Edwardian women sporting blouses and skirts instead of full ensembles. Women also commonly wore natural-waist dresses that didn't require hoops or as many petti-coats as traditional Victorian clothes. In fact, some were completely straight sheath dresses that required few (if any) petticoats. This was incredibly important to note as women's fashion continued to change and skirts eventu-ally became shorter in the 1920s.

Fashions from Edwardian to 1920’s

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Fall Color Tour17 Model T’s gathered at the parking lot in Sebastopol for do-nuts. It was a big group for our last planned tour of the year. Dan & Mary McEachern came from the East Bay in their speedster. They trailered to the Nelson’s in Petaluma and the two speedsters arrived together. We left to traverse the back roads to Wind-sor to park in the town square and see the Scarecrow Festival,(which didn’t occur). Not to worry because Chris Rich treated us all to ice cream at Powell’s candy and ice cream par-lor. It was a bit cool but the ice cream was delicious. As we left Windsor, we were sure to catch a few round-abouts just to keep the Vinings in practice.

We traveled most of the East side vineyards of Sonoma County. The Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill Road, Fraught Road provided color and great Model T Roads. We reached our destination at Shiloh Park and our reserved picnic site. We missed a few folks and realized that The Trouble Truck took the McEachern’s to the Nelson’s home and Con Far-audo needed a little assistance but made it all the way to the picnic site. Bill & Fern Newlin did a great job as Trouble Truck drivers and all made it in time for Pumpkin Pie and whipped cream.

Special thanks to Chris Rich who did the lion’s share of the work for the tour that Ginny usually enjoys plan-ning. Health issues popped up and Chris stepped in to finish the details for the tour!

“Till next year, thanks to all who at-tended and Sonoma County loves to “Watch the Ford’s Go By.”

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Coffee ice cream was the favorite at Powell’s Candy Store

Con will do anything to stay off the Trouble Truck

Chris serves up pumpkin pie and whip cream.

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Where: Quail Inn — Oakmont When: Sunday, December 11th, 2016Time: Arrive - 5:30pm — Dinner 6:15pmPrice: $37 per person – tax & gratuity included

Please fill out menu choices below and mail with check made to REMTC Mail to: Treasurer, Steve Cavalli, 435 Denton Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Please RSVP to Fern Newlin @ 707-579-2312 or fernie@sonic.netby December 4th.

Holiday Party 2016 Celebrating our 26th Year

Menu Choices1. Salmon Picatta with grilled veggies and roasted rosemary potatoes.

2. Grilled Rib Eye steak with crispy onions in wine reduction with grilled veggies & rosemary potatoes.

3. Veggie Wellington with tomato aioli, grilled veggies and roasted rose-mary potatoes

All dinners include: Caesar Salad, Bread & butter. Dessert: Berry Cobbler with whipped cream.

No host bar and corkage is at the bar for BYOB.

Salmon

Rib Eye

Veggie Wellington

Menu choice

$37 per person

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Vintage Dress Encouraged but optional

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