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NORTHERN WHEELS NCRG NEWSLETTER

Inside this issue:

Awards Banquet 1

Officers and Clubs 2

President’s Message 3

June NCRG Minutes 4 –5

Calendar of Events 6

Fashion 7

Technical 8

More Awards Pictures 9-10

Christmas Ford 11

Last Laugh 12

The MAFCA

National Awards Banquet in

Claremont, California

Northern Wheels

Regional Newsletter

Recognized as Best

in 2019

Exceptional in 2018 Best in 2019 December 2019 VOLUME 8 ISSUE 4

Past MAFCA Presidents

Ruth Janke The New MAFCA Board

Retiring MAFCA President Doug Clayton


NCRG Officers for 2019 President

Jim Costello

[email protected]

Vice President

Paul Shinn

[email protected]

Secretary

Patti Stetson

19283 Lambert Way

Lockeford, CA 95237

[email protected]

Treasurer

Al Stoll

P.O. Box 843

Meadow Vista, CA 95722

530-878-2950

[email protected]

Past President/Advisor

Steve Lewis

[email protected]

Youth Grant Award Vacant

Newsletter Editor Tom Jeanes

[email protected]

Webmaster Steve Mick

[email protected]

FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/groups/

MAFCA

NCRG MEMBER CHAPTERS

No. Chapter Name Location

1 Acorn A’s Castro Valley, CA

2 Auburn A’s Auburn, CA

3 Capitol A’s Sacramento, CA

4 Carson Valley A’s Minden, NV

5 Chico A’s Chico, CA

6 Delta A’s Stockton, CA

7 Diablo A’s Concord, CA

8 El Camino A’s San Mateo, CA

9 Feather River A's Quincy, CA

10 Gra-Neva A's Grass Valley, CA

11 Hangtown A's Placerville, CA

12 Henry's A's Livermore, CA

13 Humboldt Bay A's Eureka, CA

14 Lake County A's Clearlake, CA

15 Marin A's San Rafael, CA

16 Modesto Area A's Modesto, CA

17 Mother Lode A's Murphys, CA

18 Napa Valley A's Napa, CA

19 Oakdale A's Oakdale, CA

20 Oroville Golden Feather A's

Oroville, CA

21 Redding Rambling A's Redding, CA

22 Sagebrush A's Carson City, NV

23 Santa Clara Valley Chapter

San Jose, CA

24 Sis-Q-A's Yreka, CA

25 Sonoma A's Santa Rosa, CA

26 Sonora A's Sonora, CA

27 Spark N A's Roseville, CA

28 Tokay A's Lodi, CA


NCRG President’s Message December2019

Pam and I hope that you all have had a splendid Christmas Season and are heartened to begin the new

year 2020 with high spirits and challenging resolutions. I for one, plan on losing ten pounds. I say that every

year, but this year, it is a go. Really!

And now onto the real world. As we discussed at the last NCRG meeting in Santa Rosa, traditional Roundups

are becoming difficult to do. So, we have been encouraging our chapters to get creative and try to host smaller,

less complicated and more affordable events. In response to that, the Sonora A’s have announced that they are

hosting an event next summer, June 6 and 7, in the Sonora area. There will be more information and registra-

tion materials available in Turlock, but here are some highlights:

Due to limited accommodations, registration will be limited to the first 100 registrations meaning approxi-

mately 200 people.

There will be a reception on Saturday along with some events.

There will be more events and a banquet on Sunday.

Some of the events are: car games, poker run, self-guided tours, and steam train ride.

There will be a pick-a-prize.

The host hotel is the Black Oak Casino.

There will be no judging of fashions or cars but the Sonora A’s will encourage registrants to show off their era

duds at any and all events.

The NCRG Board has agreed to provide financial support in the way of a loan for pre-event costs which will

be returned to the treasury at the completion of the event. And also a grant From NCRG to partner with the

Sonora A’s for the costs of the banquet or welcome reception. It is important to note that this support will be

available to any chapter wishing to host an event and is not limited to one per year.

While we encourage any chapter willing and able to host a traditional Roundup, a less complicated event may

be the way of the future. NCRG has the money to support these events, so please think about ways your chap-

ter can participate.

Happy New Year and See you in Turlock

Jim Costello

54TH ANNUAL TURLOCK SWAP MEET

JANUARY 25-26, 2020

HOSTED BY THE MODESTO AREA A’S

Held at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock CA. Admission $10 on Saturday,

$5 on Sunday. Model A Fords, classic cars & vintage items. NEW THIS YEAR - Be-

cause of space limitations, no car newer than 1980 will be allowed in our Classic Car

Corral.


NCRG Meeting Minutes

Santa Rosa—June 29, 2019

MINUTES

Call to Order – Jim Costello, President at 8:01 AM

Introduction of NCRG Board: Jim Costello, President; Paul Shinn, Vice President; Patti Stetson, Secretary;

Al Stoll, Treasurer; Steve Lewis, Past President/Advisor

Remembrance of Model A leaders Alex Janke and Trudy Vestal – Jim remarked that Cindy Omoth, President

of Sonoma A’s has already given a thoughtful and kind remembrance at the Welcome Party.

Introduction of distinguished guests. NCRG Past Presidents – Steve Lewis, Tom Rut, Les Andrews, Noel

Stetson. MAFCA Past Presidents – Al Stoll, Les Andrews. Current MAFCA Board members – Doug Clay-

ton. MAFFI Trustee members – none

Secretary’s Report – Patti Stetson. Chapter Roll Call – 15 of 28 chapters present. Motion to approve the min-

utes of the January 2019 meeting as sent and printed in the newsletter by Jackie Brooks, 2nd by Tom Rut. Mo-

tion carries.

Treasurer’s Report - Al Stoll. NCRG Chapter dues are all paid. Looking back on statistics: $640 income for

dues in 2012; $584 in 2019 which amounts to 110 less members in NCRG chapters today.

Final composite financial statement on the Region. Paid: Tax preparer-$400. CA income tax-$444.

Federal income tax -$1055. Federal Form 1099-$10. Final “profit” was $8393 for 534 registrations after re-

turning the registration fee to entrants. Will be closing the Convention checking account soon and moving the

funds to the NCRG checking account. FYI “profit” in 1998 was about $17,000 for about double the entrants.

Motion to approve the financial statement as reported by Rich Zell, 2nd Mark Barrett. Motion carries. FYI NV

sales tax of $1,870 was paid by the vendors, not NCRG.

NCRG checking account is $15,170.95. There is a $1000 loan out to Sonoma A’s for the Roundup

which will be repaid if they make a profit as well as 10% of the profits.

Website - Steve Mick, Web Master reported the site is active. If anyone is interested in being the webmaster;

contact Steve.

Northern Wheels Newsletter - Tom Jeanes, Editor absent. Noted that Tom won the MAFCA award for best

Regional Newsletter in 2018.

Old Business

2018 National Convention – Al Stoll. Final financial summary covered in Treasurer’s report.

Hosting the next NCRG regional meet or Roundup - Jim Costello. Several ideas were presented by members

but no confirmed volunteer chapter stepped forward yet. Suggestions included 1 or 2 overnight stays with

tours or gymkhana or Hubley and a banquet; weekend of only fashion and car judging; annual or biannual

event at one designated venue and hosted by different chapters; HUB tours hosted by several chapters; coor-

dinate with CCRG and NWRG for years and timing; touring and meals and maybe seminars- similar to Lake

Co. Spring Opener or CCRG Jamboree. Bring suggestions back to your chapters and see if members are will-

ing to host any type of regional event. Final comment from Jim – Times have changed from when NCRG


Roundup was formed and fashioned after the National convention and we need to look at all alternatives to

survive and encourage our youth.

New Business

NCRG Board election in 2020 – Jim Costello would like to see more representation from chapters in cities

and urban areas. Current board members are in rural or suburban areas. Consider serving a 2 year term at the

next election in 2020. Contact him if you will consider being a candidate.

Proposal to add a quorum for member meetings to the Bylaws – Jim Costello & Al Stoll. Current bylaws do

not address the number of chapters needed for a vote at a general meeting. Proposed wording with a blank

number or % of chapters needed for a vote was previously sent to chapter reps and presidents and discussed.

Motion by Rich Zell to set a quorum at 1/3 of the number of chapters in NCRG for a general meeting. 2nd

Tom Rut. Motion carries. Review of current bylaws by Al notes that in all matters requiring a membership

vote, the procedure shall be by hand count, secret ballot, or an absentee ballot and cast on a member chapter’s

letterhead by it’s President.

Upcoming events

MAFCA Canyonlands HUB Tour – October 6-10, 2019, Kanab, UT

National Awards Banquet – December 2-5, 2019, Claremont, CA

Any other business None

Next meeting - at Turlock Swap Meet on January 25, 2020

Thank you to Sonoma A’s for hosting the meeting and chapter presidents and reps for your support

Thank you to Doug Clayton for displaying his 1928 prototype Town Car

Adjourn at 8:50 AM

Respectfully submitted, Patti Stetson, Secretary


Going to

Bakersfield?

It’s going to

be a meet in

the spring-

time!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

DATE DESCRIPTION

January 25-26, 2020

54TH Annual Turlock Swap Meet

Modesto Area A’s

Fairgrounds in Turlock

April 16-18, 2020

Central California Regional

Bakersfield Chapter

Bakersfield

June 21-26, 2020

MAFCA National Meet

Alamo A’s

Kerrville, TX

September 12, 2020

All Ford Cars Show and Swap Meet

Santa Maria A’s

Santa Maria

September 19, 2020

10th Annual Model A Day

MAFFI

Hickory Corners, MI

Notices Would you like to be a Car

Judge? Or perhaps a Fashion

Judge?

The are lots of little things to

learn and appreciate. You can

start slowly and learn about one

area and then another. It is easy

and lots of fun. The National

Meet is coming.

Check the MAFCA Website for

details.




NATIONAL AWARDS BANQUET IN cLAREMONT


NATIONAL AWARDS BANQUET IN CLAREMONT



LAST LAUGH

WAYS TO CONFUSE SANTA CLAUS Instead of milk and cookies, leave him a salad, and a note explaining that you think he could stand to

lose a few pounds.

While he's in the house, go find his sleigh and write him a speeding ticket.

Leave him a note, explaining that you've gone away for the holidays. Ask if he would mind watering

your plants.

While he's in the house, replace all his reindeer with exact replicas. Then wait and see what happens

when he tries to get them to fly.

. Keep an angry bull in your living room. If you think a bull goes crazy when he sees a little red cape,

wait until he sees that big, red Santa suit!

SIGNS YOU’VE HAD TOO MUCH HOLIDAY CHEER

You strike a match and light your nose.

You take off your shoes and wade in the potato salad.

You hear a duck quacking and it's you.

You tell your best joke to the rubber plant.

You refill your glass from the fish bowl.

You hear someone say, "Call a priest!"

You start kissing the portraits on the wall.

You complain about the small bathroom after emerging from the closet.

You ask for another ice cube and put it in your pocket.

You tell everyone you have to go home... and the party's at your place.

You have to hold on to the floor to keep from sliding off.

You pick up a roll, and butter your watch.

You yawn at the biggest bore in the room... and realize you're in front of the hall mirror.

You take out your handkerchief and blow your ear.

You suggest everyone stand and sing the national budget.

SNOW JOKES Q: What do you get from sitting on the snow too long? A: Polaroids!

Q: What's an ig? A: A snow house without a loo!

Q: Why did Frosty the snowman want a divorce? A: Because he thought his wife was a flake

Q: Why does it take longer to build a blonde snowman than a regular one? A: You have to hollow out the

head.

Q: What do snowmen eat for lunch ? A: Icebergers !

Q: What time is it when little white flakes fall past the classroom window? A: Snow and Tell.

Q: If the sun shines while it's snowing, what should you look for? A: Snowbows.

Q: If you live in an igloo made of snow, what's the worst thing about global warming? A: No privacy!

Q: What do you call ten Arctic hares hopping backwards through the snow together? A: A receding hare

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