North Penn Model A Ford Club
Minutes of the Meeting – March 6, 2023
The meeting, held at Trinity UCC Church, was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Carol Allen. There were 24 members in attendance.
Secretary’s Minutes – The minutes of the February meeting were approved, with a correction to the date of the Civil War Museum visit.
Treasurer’s Report – The balance in the Club account was $4054.40 at the end of February. A $100 donation was made to the Bucks County Civil War Museum following our visit. The balance in the MARC Meet account remains the same at $17,112.70.
Update on Members
Past Events
Future Events (NPMAFC-sponsored activities in bold)
Update on Cars
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Monday evening, April 3, 2023, at 7:00 pm at Trinity UCC Church (2009 Church Road, Skippack, PA 19474).
Refreshments will be provided by Elliott, Silverman, Ford, Bosler and Emerson.
Minutes prepared by Diane Hall
Minutes of the Meeting – March 6, 2023
The meeting, held at Trinity UCC Church, was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Carol Allen. There were 24 members in attendance.
Secretary’s Minutes – The minutes of the February meeting were approved, with a correction to the date of the Civil War Museum visit.
Treasurer’s Report – The balance in the Club account was $4054.40 at the end of February. A $100 donation was made to the Bucks County Civil War Museum following our visit. The balance in the MARC Meet account remains the same at $17,112.70.
Update on Members
- Sue Wood is responsible for Sunshine function. Please contact Sue on her mobile # if anyone learns about a club member who is ill, etc.
- Gene Yeager moved into Shannondell and is starting to acclimate. Tom Hudecki visited and had dinner with Gene.
Past Events
- Feb. 19 – Bucks County Civil War Museum in Doylestown. We had a great turnout, about 20 people, for an informative visit. The guides were very knowledgeable about the extensive collection and the war itself. An enjoyable lunch followed at the Plumstead Inn.
Future Events (NPMAFC-sponsored activities in bold)
- March 25 – Museum of Indian Culture (2825 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown 18103) – meet at 10:30 am. Then visit the Lil’-Le-Hi Trout Nursery and lunch at East Penn Diner. Contact Tom Hudecki by phone or email to sign up. A detailed notice has been emailed.
- April 1 – Morgan Log House Tour (850 Weikel Road, Towamencin Twp, Lansdale 19446) House is open 11am-4pm
- April 16 – MARC Membership Meet, Bay City, MI
- April 30 – Steve Ryan Show and Swap Meet, Trexlertown. Sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Model A Club and the Trexlertown Fire Co.
- May 6 – Pottsgrove Manor “Annual Colonial Mayfair” (100 W. King St, Pottstown 19464) 11am-5pm. Free parking at Pottstown Memorial Park, with shuttle to Manor
- May 20 – Pennypacker Mills (5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville 19473) – “Patriots Along the Perkiomen – The Continental Line at Pennypacker Mills” 10am-5pm
- May 20 – Car Show at Pleasantville United Church of Christ (3424 Limekiln Pike, Chalfont 18914) 9am-2pm Pre-registration $10/vehicle; day of show $15. All makes and models welcome. Spectators are free. Live music. Food. Proceeds benefit the New Britain Baptist Food Pantry. For information, contact Jay Ogle ([email protected]; 215-527-2147)
- May 20 – Phoenixville Dogwood Festival Parade 1:00 pm. Line up: 11:30 am at New Phoenixville Civic Center, Fillmore St., Phoenixville, PA 19460. Cliff Craley would like to have club members participate in this parade. Contact Cliff ([email protected]).
- May 29 – Collegeville-Trappe Memorial Day Parade. Howard Kriebel coordinating participation.
- June 3 – Henry Muhlenberg House Tour (201 W. Main Street, Trappe) Tour of 3 buildings – Muhlenberg House, Speakers House and Dewees Tavern Museum
- June 17 – Club Picnic at Green Lane Park. Frank Gormley has reserved the pavilion for this annual event.
- Summer months – Tentatively schedule local driving tours – stop for ice cream!
- Sept. 29-Oct. 1 – Tom will look into adding a private battlefield tour for our club members participating in this Gettysburg tour, sponsored by Ontelaunee Region of AACA. The tour includes the visitor’s center, a 2 hour bus tour of the battlefield, an evening ghost walk tour (optional), several other museums, a visit to the Eisenhower farm, a stop at a winery, and
Update on Cars
- Tom Hudecki put LED headlights in his Model A. He drove the car at the meeting.
- Frank Falcone had a problem with a wire harness; the wires were rubbing, shorted out and cut. He identified the problem and fixed it.
- Carl Berlinger has been driving his car all winter.
- Bruce Tempone raised a question about using an air filter. His vehicle runs rich with the filter. He stacked 2 Air Maze vertically with mesh together to correct the problem. Discussion followed regarding the use of air filters and oil filters in the Model A.
- Bryn Mawr College is looking for a classic white convertible for their May Day Parade on April 30. The parade begins at 9:30 am and the car would need to be decorated with floral garland prior to 9:00 am. The car would need to accommodate 3-5 people. Contact Steven Sensenich ([email protected] or 610-828-3191).
- For Sale – Tom Hudecki mentioned that Rich Andrews (a former Club member) has a 1930 Model A 2-door sedan for sale. The car was made into a 4-banger. Chassis is all done, ready for paint. Interior is ready to install. Asking $15,000. He had back surgery and can’t work on it any longer. Contact Rich Andrews (610-702-2068).
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Monday evening, April 3, 2023, at 7:00 pm at Trinity UCC Church (2009 Church Road, Skippack, PA 19474).
Refreshments will be provided by Elliott, Silverman, Ford, Bosler and Emerson.
Minutes prepared by Diane Hall