May 2013 - Grass Valley

GRA-NEVA GRAM
GRASS VALLEY/NEVADA CITY
CALIFORNIA
Issue 5
Gra-Neva A’s Model A Ford Club of America
May 2013
Lady Drivers: Virginia Stevenson, Sharon Pierce, Louise
Baerresen, Ginny Gleason,
Sandy Hundemer, and Karen
Mitchell
Ladies Driving Day 4/13/13 lessons were in the parking lot
at the NC Fairgrounds Grass Valley
Picture by Sharon Pierce
TWO APRIL TOURS:
LADIES DRIVING DAY AND A TRACTOR TOUR
Tractor Tour—4/26/13 at
Faithful Acres in Oregon
House CA.
Aaron Johnson driving
with son Adler following
close behind!
Picture by Denia Hubbard
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GRA-NEVA GRAM
This is the newsletter of the Gra-Neva A’s (Grass
Valley/Nevada City) Chapter of the Model A Ford
Club of America (MAFCA.) Feel free to use information here, with credit.
Club members may place a business card size
advertisement in this paper for a small fee; contact
the Treasurer.
OFFICERS-’13
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Editor
Secretary
Membership
Tour Directors
Bob Ambrose
Steve Turnsk
Kay Harms
Sharon Pierce
Karen Mitchell
Sandy Hundemer
Ted Baerresen/
Bill Mitchell
346-7736
274-7079
272-4683
470-8930
273-1620
346-7736
274-2965
273-1620
SERVICE CHAIRPERSONS-2012
ACCC
B’days&Anniv.
Historian:
Publicity:
Sheriff:
Sunshine
Technical
Webmaster
Bill Toensing
Myra Clampitt
Bill Mitchell
Denia Hubard
Steve Straw
Jackie Oborne
Ron Pierce
Bridgette Holzaple
477-1128
478-5931
273-1620
432-3629
432-9132
273-7571
470-8930
268-3800
Club meetings are held on the fourth
Thursday of each month at Penny’s Diner in
the Brunswick Basin, Fowler Center near
SaveMart, Grass Valley at 7:00 p.m. We
welcome all guests. If you are interested in
a membership in MAFCA; write to MAFCA,
250 S. Cypress, La Habra, CA 90631
Also join us for an informal get-together at
the Penny’s Diner, Wednesday mornings
about 7:00 a.m.
Items for the newsletter can be
Emailed to:
sassygolddust@yahoo.com
President’s Message For May.
Seems like summer weather – no excuse not
to bring your Model “A” out and join us on a
tour. At the last meeting, we passed around
a sign-up sheet for those planning to go on
the Mystery Tour in September. If you were
not at the meeting, and want to add your
names to the list, please let me or Sharon
Pierce know.
I would like to thank Kay Harms and Jackie
Osborne again for making the gift basket for
the NCRG Round Up.
Also, thanks to Kelly and Virginia, who are
the first to place their add in the Gra-Neva
Gram!
Are your lug nuts tight?
Bob
Check our Website at:
Granevaas.com
for past Newsletters
Sunshine Report
Norm Westmore is recouping from shoulder surgery! Speedy recovery Norm! Penny of Penny’s Diner had knee surgery.
All get well soon!
If anyone has information re: a club member who is ill, or needs congratulating, etc. contact Jackie Osborne @
273-7571.
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General Meeting Minutes - April 25, 2013
Model A Ford Club of America: Gra-Neva A’s Chapter
Call to order: The meeting was called to order by President Bob Ambrose at 7:05 p.m. at Penny’s Diner on April 25,
2013.
Membership: There were no new members or guests.
Sheriff: Steve Straw collected $2.00 from members without their badges.
Secretary: There were no additions or corrections to the minutes as printed in the Gra-Neva Gram. Karen Mitchell
asked everyone to make sure they signed the attendance sheet.
Vice President: Steve Turnsk reminded everyone about the car show in Auburn on Sunday.
Treasurer: Kay Harms gave a report about expenses and money in our checking account. Kay and Ginny made a
basket to donate to the NCRG Round-up.
ACCC: Bill Toensing reported on the Legislative Conference held at the California Automobile Museun on April 5-6.
He discussed some of the advantages of having historical plates on our cars that are over 25 years old. He also
shared exemptions to some DMV fees. Contact Bill if you have any questions.
Tours: Ted Baerresen discussed upcoming tours.
April 26—Phil Drees talked about this tour to Eventful Acres.
May 3,4,5—Steve Straw discussed the Speed Hill Climb weekend.
May 12—Mother’s Day Brunch at the Elks. Meet at K-Mart at 9:00 a.m.
June 8—Foreign Car Show in Nevada City
June 15—Trip to Alleghany led by Ted
July 4th—Dutch Flat Parade led by Jackie and Tom Osborn
July 17, 24, 31—Summer Nights in Nevada City. Contact Sharon Pierce for more info.
August—Ted asked for tour ideas.
Sept. 20, 21, 22—Mystery Tour led by the Ron, Sharon, Bob, and Sandy. A sign up
sheet was sent around.
Sept. 28—Internations Model A Day
Oct. 15—Progressive Dinner
Sunshine: President Bob said that Penny had knee surgery today.
Technical: Several members discussed the pros and cons of using additives for oil and gas.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Mitchell, Secretary
Attendance Drawing: Theodore Johnson. Since he was not present, the drawing will be for $20 next time.
Raffle: 50/50 won by Bill and Karen Mitchell and donated back to the club.
Attendees: Bill and Karen Mitchell, Vern and Kay Harms, Tom Osborne, John Hollenbeck and Christina, Vicky and Steve Straw, Ginny Gleason, Larry and Denia Hubbard, Phil Drees, Kelly Stevenson, Patrick Tobin, Greg Youngman, Steve
Halverson, Bill Toensing, Gerry Holzapple, Charles Crow, Bob and Bobbie Whiting, Jennifer and Adler Johnson
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Our newest Advertiser
If you need further information regarding this company, contact Kelly Stevenson.
Thanks Kelly!
Article on the Tractor Tour 4/26/13 by Phil Drees
On April 26th, four Model As and three modern cars went to the town of Oregon House to Eventful
Farms to see a collection of tractors. The day was beautiful and the scenery was spectacular, wild flowers galore and everything in spring green. Eventful Acres, had been freshly mowed and simply gorgeous. We jumped onto a hay wagon and were pulled to several different stops to see and learn about
different tractors and how they contributed to farming and the raising of crops as it is done today.
Three brave souls chose to play some tractor games and Ted was actually able to balance a tractor on
a teeter-totter devise.
From Eventful Acres we went to St. Francis Lake, in the town of Dobbins, where we enjoyed a pizza
lunch. The lake was beautiful, peaceful and quiet.
Lucero Winery was our next stop just up the road from the Lake. It is a small family operated winery
and we were hosted by Marion and Dan Lucero, the owners. We were treated to some wine tasting as
well as cookies and brownies. There is nothing wrong with washing down some brownies with a little
Cabernet.
All in all it was an eventful wonderful day even if you aren’t into tractors, pizza or wine. It was such a
great day to out and about in the As
Leaders were Phil and Mary Lou Drees. The followers were: Aaron and Adler Johnson, Bill and Karen
Mitchell, Marty Clampitt, Larry and Denia Hubbard, Bob Whiting, Weldon and Irene Travis, Louise and
Ted Baerresen.
Pictures are on pages 7 and 8.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Bold & underlined print dates show official club events.
Italic print dates show events of general interest
May Meeting: Thursday the 23rd @ Penny’s Diner
June Meeting: Thursday the 27th @ Penny’s Diner
July Meeting: Thursday the 25th @ Penny’s Diner
For “upcoming” Club Tours, see the Minutes for this
meeting.
DON’T FORGET LARRY HUBBARD HAS REFRESHMENTS FOR MAY.
Upcoming Swap Meets/Shows:
June 8th- Foreign Car Show in Nevada City
June 9th - Sunday - Auburn Swap meet at the Gold
Country Fairgrounds
June 23rd - Swap Meet @ Cal State Univ. Sacramento
July 17, 24, & 31st - Summer Nights in Nevada City
August 4th - Sunday - Sacramento @ the Sleep Train
Arena/Arco
August 18th - Sunday - Chico at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds.
September 28th - International Model A Day
EDITOR’S NOTES:
It appears a lot has been going on
the month of April! Let’s keep it on a
roll in May.
I attended the Ladies Driving Day
and we all had a great time. Ended
up at a favorite place, LinQ for lunch.
Sorry I missed the meeting in April,
but we were in Pasadena area visiting relatives and going to Model A
gatherings/functions. That was a
great time!
Get your requests in! What do you want to know??
I’ve shared some pictures in this issue.
Happy motoring!
I’m sure you have a question for Ron,
just submit to the Editor at:
Sharon
sassygolddust@yahoo.com and he’ll be
glad to answer at the next meeting.
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GOTS AND WANTS
None?
JOIN ACCC
Association of California Car Clubs
c/o Danelle Stumbo
670 Auburn Folsom Road, Ste 106
Auburn, CA 95603
Individual memberships—$25
Questions: 885-7600
MAY BIRTHDAYS
6 - Ron Pierce
7 - Bill Toensing
7 - Weldon Travis
8 - Myra Clampitt
9 - Louise Day
9 - Theodore Johnson
15 - Janette Carrick
23 - Chris Youngman
28 - Denia Hubbard
30 - Vern Harms
30 - Jackie Osborne
30 - Sharon Pierce
31 - Jan Bevelhymer
MAY ANNIVERSARIES
www.acccdefender.org
Note change highlighted below:
Buzz and Janet (Jan) Elliott
12988 Boreham Lane
Nevada City CA 95959
Home: 530-273-5829 Buzz Cell: 310-809-2437
Jan Cell: 310-809-2438
Emails: buzz.elliott@gmail.com, jvelliott88@gmail.com
1931 Roadster (correction from last month)
Please put in your Rosters, and don’t forget to include if
there’s a phone tree being called.
Thanks!
5 - Vince & Janette Carrick
5 - Robert & Valerie Dawes
8 - Ted & Louise Baerresen
9 - Les & Bobbie Andrews
29 - Greg & Chris Youngman
12 yrs.
40 yrs.
25 yrs.
54 yrs.
32 yrs.
Correction to last months:
Myra and Marty Clampitt - 28 yrs married.
Thanks to Myra Clampitt for birthday
and anniversary updates.
REFRESHMENTS
Coffee will be supplied by Penny’s Diner for
$2.00 per cup with FREE refills.
Meeting Refreshments will be brought in by individual members, alphabetically by last name each
month. Any questions or can’t make it to the
meeting, please contact Bob Ambrose or Steve
Turnsk.
May Meeting: Larry Hubbard
June Meeting: Aaron Johnson (A before T)
July Meeting: Theodore Johnson
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The hay wagon transportation.
Aaron doing the balancing act.
The three dudes: Bill Mitchell, Aaron Johnson and Ted Baerresen racing tractors!
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Left to right: Larry Hubbard,
Bob Whiting, Louise and
Ted Baeressen, Mary Lou
and Phil Drees (tour hosts).
Pizza Lunch at St Francis Lake in Dobbins, CA.
Front to back:
Weldon and Irene
Travis, Aaron and
Adler Johnson, Karen
and Bill Mitchell and
Marty Clampitt.
Pictures taken by Denia Hubbard
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