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Calendar 1

Meeting Minutes & Info 2-3

Announcements 4

Past Activity 5

Future Tour & Events 6

Omaha Regional Meet 7

Bob Johnson Passing 8

Era Fashion 9

Calendar 10

Advertisers 11

Volume 31 Issue 11 P.O. Box 25, Wichita, KS 67201 November 2016

November Refreshments

www.wichitaas.com

The Wichita A’s meet on the 4th Monday of the month except December. We do not hold a meeting during the month of December. Other meeting changes will be published in the newsletter prior to the scheduled meeting. The meetings are held at Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th, Wichita, KS. Meeting time is 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted in the newsletter.

Alan Orr Randy Frazer Steve McLaughlin Shorty Hayes Jim Clark

November 2016

28….... Club Meeting at Minisa Park, 704 W. 3th…………... .….……7:00 PM

Charity Auction during November Meeting

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December 2016

3………. Ladies Christmas Luncheon…………………………. Ludlows/Phyes

5-8 …... MAFCA National Awards Banquet…………………. ……...Reno, NV

10…….. Club Christmas Party……………………………….. …..Adams/Kibbes

NO CLUB MEETING DURING DECEMBER

February 2016

3-4…... KS Sunflower Swap Meet for Charity Kansas Pavilions ……..Wichita, KS

January 2017

1.……... New Years Day Tour……………..…………………. ……...Grabendike

10…….. Newsletter [email protected]……….. ……..Linda Kibbe

23…….. Club Meeting at Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th………... .….……7:00 PM

December 2016

Rumbleseat Review November 2016

President Randy Frazer called the meeting to order. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as print-ed in the newsletter. Treasurer James Sharp gave an updated treasurer’s report. Brenda Broadhead passed around the re-freshment signup sheet. Sunshine lady Bonita Graham re-ported on members Steve Boivin, Dennis Schroeder, Bob Johnson, and Lawrence Kottas. Vice President Mike James summarized the past Pro-gressive Dinner, and Don Waller reminded the club on the upcoming 54th Annual Yoder Thanksgiving Dinner on No-vember 5th. Doris Jean Ludlow and Barb Phye r eminded the ladies of the Christmas Luncheon on December 3. Next month following the regular club meeting will be our annual

charity auction. The McCurdy Auction folks will be helping us again this year. Claudia Ellerman, Dawna Ruggles, and John Davis will be in charge of the char ity donations this year. Before breaking for refreshments, Randy reminded the club about our “Bricks to Honor Members” donations. Refreshments were provided by Vicky Hildibrand, Glenda Sill, Trudee Harshfield, and Roy Goates. Mike James reported on getting our club logo on clothing apparel and then presented a program on lubricating the Model A. Our next meeting and the auction will be help on November 27. Dawna Ruggles, Secretary

WICHITA A’S MEETING MINUTES October 24, 2016

One of the greatest attributes of the Wichita A’s membership is their caring nature and generosity, on No-vember 28 we will demonstrate this once again with our annual food drive and Charity Auction. This is always a fun time as we battle and bid it out for a special purchase and occasional treasure. The best part is the funds and food collected that evening will go to local charities that we hope will brighten the holidays of those less fortunate, so bring some great items to auction, come ready to bid

and be sure to attend this fun event. I would like to wish you all a happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Speaking of New Year’s don’t forget to dig out your long underwear and mittens and join the fun on the first tour of 2017 on New Year’s Day.

Best Regards, Randy Frazer, President

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

WICHITA A’S BOARD MEETING SUMMARY October 24, 2016

Your Wichita A’s board met on October 24th for their first meeting. Board members are: President Randy Frazer, Past Pres. Dennis Ellerman, V Pres. Mike James, Treasurer James Sharp, Secretary Dawna Rug-gles, and members at large Bonita Graham and Paul Hayes. The following items were discussed/decided:

To again ask the McCurdy Auction House to run our charity auction coming up in November.

To again have a picnic at Watson Park on May 22 and the annual Bunco Party on February 18.

To contribute $100 to the V-8 Club for sponsoring All Ford’s Day

To find a way to simplify getting our club logo on apparel Find ways to encourage young people to join our club To not pursue registration reimbursement from the

Sunflower Swap Meet The next board meeting will be held on Monday, April 17th at 7:00 in the Ruggles home. All members are invited to attend. Those wanting to see a copy of the offi-cial minutes need to let Dawna know.

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

It is that time of the year when everyone is extreme-ly busy making plans with the families over the holidays. Richard and I would like to wish everyone a lot of fun and happiness over Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Years.

Please Note: “There will not be a newsletter nor a club meet-ing during the month of December for the Wichita A’s.” Linda Kibbe, Editor

November 2016 Rumbleseat Review

Following our regular monthly meeting in November will be our annual char ity auction and canned food drive. Ed Geisen has again offered to take care of our canned foods so deposit your food donations into Ed’s truck when you come to the meeting. The food donations will be delivered to the Kansas Food Bank. Bring auction items that are in good condition and worthy of an auction. No junk, please! Bake sale items are always appreciated. Our three charity choices this year are: Midian Plane of Mercy-the transportation unit of the Midian Shrine. Its purpose is to transport patients and their parents to and from Shrine Hospitals for treatment be it vans or airplanes. The Shrines in this area serve an average of over 600 children a year. Habitat for Humanity- where houses are built for those in need. Helping families break the cycle of poverty and build long-term financial security not only helps families help themselves, it helps our entire communities. Share the Season- a nonprofit local effort to offer one-time assistance to people who need help because of hard-ships such as job loss or illness. Many of these folks don’t qualify for traditional forms of assistance and usually need just a little help to get back on their feet. All 3 charities qualify for income tax deductions but to get the deduction, you must pay by check. Checks need to

be made out to the charity and NOT to the club. Keep track of how much you spent at the auction, choose one of the three

charities, and pay at the back table before you leave. Let’s make this year the biggest giving year yet!!

Our inventory of logo attire has been pretty well depleted. Instead of purchasing a large quantity of new inventory

and holding the items for sale, the board is considering a "pay as you go" option, with members obtaining their own shirt

and having a local facility embroider the Wichita A's logo. We have identified two facilities that can provided the requested

service. Please review the information below which describe the various cost options. We will plan to have a brief discus-

sion at the November 2016 meeting to address any questions and then have a "show of hands" vote to select a go forward

plan.

Option 1: US Logo

Digitizing Fee: None Cost to embroider one (1) customer supplied or purchase shirt from US Logo: $ 13.52 (thirteen dollars & fifty-two cents) Price break at six (6) articles with a piece price of $9.82. Price Break Quantities: 12-23 24-24 48-71 72-143 144-287 288-575 576+ $ cost : $7.67 $6.33 $5.47 $4.74 $4.05 $3.38 $2.93

Option 2: Logo Envy

Digitizing Fee: $50.00 (fifty dollars) one time fee. Cost to embroider one (1) customer supplied shirt: $10.00 (ten dollars) Cost to embroider one (1) shirt purchased from Logo Envy: $5.00 (five dollars) Price break at thirteen (13) articles with a piece part price of $7.00 (seven dollars) you supply shirt and $5.00 for shirt purchased from Logo Envy. Price break for large quantities by quote.

Option 3:

Choose one of the two facilities to provide all Wichita A's logo services.

Option 4:

Set up Logo Envy and let each member choose from US Logo or Logo Envy to have their shirt embroidered.

ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION AND FOOD DRIVE

WICHITA A’S LOGO ATTIRE


January 2017

Ruth Anne Praeger Rita Hoffmans Linda Kibbe Mike James ?????

February 2017

Brenda Broadhead Brigitte Baggs Dawna Ruggles Amy & Dave Dreiling June Hall

Sympathy

Prayers of sympathy to Sue Johnson and family in ob-servance of the death of her hus-band, Bob Johnson.

Prayers of sympathy to Linda Boivin and family in observance of the death of her husband, Steve Boivin.

2017 Refreshment Sign Up

Thank you to those that signed up for the 2017 Refreshment list. We do need one more person to help in January and in March if you can help please give me a call or an e-mail.

Thank you,

Brenda Broadhead

……. or ...........

Newsletter Deadline

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

[email protected] or ………..

New Members

Steve & Linda White

204 SE 30 Ave

Great Bend KS 67530

’30 Tudor

MAFFI “Brick of Recognition” During September meeting, President Ellerman announced that the Board of the Wichita A’s had met and selected the first recipients for the MAFFI “Brick of Recognition” which is Roger and Bonita Graham . The wording to be on the brick is:

Roger Bonita Graham For Contributions To Wichita A’S

The following is total for each month collected for the next recipient of the MAFFI Brick of Recognition: 8-22-16 $22.45 9-26-16 $14.59 Total $37.04 10-24-16 $37.04 Total $74.22

December Birthdays

1 Mike Avery 2 Jim Broadhead 2 Marvin Bules 5 Ruth Anne Praeger 11 James Sharp 13 Eric Baggs 13 Deanie Hancock 15 Al Hildebrand 17 Darcy Beaver 18 Kerry Steffens 19 Megan Stone 19 Socorro Wade 21 Jack Watson 22 Eilene Cox 23 Norm Hall 26 Gilbert Adams 26 Glorinda Shearer 30 Jack Hezlep 31 Bill Bowman 31 Roland Dickey

January Birthdays

1 Chris Cushman 1 Deniece Ross 5 Brigitte Baggs 5 Marcia Hillman 5 Kay Lumbert 6 Jeannie Rau 7 Lynda Cushman 8 Otto Praeger 9 Mike James 9 Randy Frazer 12 Merelyn Harris 15 Carl Brandt 15 Vickie Scroggin 17 Becky Avery 18 Grace Brooks 18 Julie Gier 19 Mark Clark 27 Chady Atteberry 27 Mary Ann Watson 28 Lylia Clark 29 Lonnie Bennett 31 Roy Goates

MAFCA Membership Longevity

Graham, Roger & Bonita 55 years Foote, Richard/Earlene 30 years

There Was A Wedding Congratulations to our club President Randy Frazer and Julie Decamp. They were marr ied on November 12, 2016. CONGRATULATIONS!

mailto:[email protected]

54th Yoder Thanksgiving Dinner

On November the 5th the club made the drive to Yoder, KS for the Mennonite Thanksgiv-ing Dinner. All the photographs were taken by Mike James.

PAST ACTIVITY


June and Norm Hall choosing a desser t.

Al and Vickie Hildibrand and Jane and Steve McLaughlin enjoying their meal.

Below is the amount of food they used to put on the dinner.

FUTURE TOURS AND EVENTS


Date: Saturday, December 3 @ 12 noon.

Location: Asbury Church WEST, 11910 West Pawnee (119th & Pawnee)

Cost: Members $5.00 Guests $12.00

You are invited to a Christmas Luncheon. Please bring a wrapped Holiday Kitchen or Hand Towel

Please call Doris Jean Ludlow …….. OR Barb Phye ……. to sign-up.

Reservations must be made by November 28 at the November Club Meeting.

Wichita A’s Ladies Christmas Luncheon

Date: December 10, 2016 Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Place: Minisa Park, 704 W. 3th, Wichita, KS Dinner: 11:30 AM approximately The club Christmas Party will be a pot luck meal held at Minisa Park. Turkey and ham will be provided and you are to bring a covered dish or desert, of your choice. There will be entertainment following the meal. We would welcome you sharing your talent with us. We will have a signup sheet at the November club meeting to find out how many will be attending the Christmas Par-ty. In the event you are not able to attend the November meeting please call Gilbert Adams or Linda Kibbe so we have an idea as to how many will attend the meal and entertainment. There will be no charge for this event. For any questions you can call Gilbert Adams ……... or Linda Kibbe ……..

Wichita A’s Club Christmas Party

First Tour 2017

The first tour of 2017 will begin at Soul Sisters Fusion, 1812 W. Douglas. Plan to arrive at 11:30 am. There will be a short driving tour following the meal. Be sure to bring your First Tour Card. Those driving their Model A will have their cards punched. If this is your first tour, you will receive a card. You do not need to make reservations, just drive your ’A’ and have a great time!

Your Regional Committee is working hard to get all the activities, events, and meals in place. We plan to have some cars on display inside the hotel during the meet. The great thing about using the Ramada Inn for the Regional is that almost every-thing can take place within the hotel. Most meaning men's and la-dies’ luncheons, evening dinners, and evening social activities. If you haven't been to the Ramada since it took out its pool, you will find a nice socializing area where the pool used to be located. Nancy is working on a dis-play of everyone's hobby activities that will allow attendees to min-gle and talk about their hobbies and other inter-ests. A to Z will be here at least early in the week making parts avail-able to the travel-ers who may have used some of their spare inventory.

A meet like this takes many members to be successful. To this end we will have sign-up sheets out on the tables at future chapter meetings so that you can choose the way in which you can help. We will need many to help out with the registration as people sign in to the meet. Monday will be the big registration day, but we would like to handle some early birds on Sunday. Many activities like tours, luncheons, and car games take place during the day. We will need assistance in directing attendees to appropriate places, help with car games, and the tours. Tour details are still being worked out like many other details, but we will need individuals to have a sweep trailer available to aid stranded A's as well as lead cars to get to the tour places. The tour to the zoo is coming along nicely. The zoo will be a most of the day experience with train rides, IMAX, lunch and, of course, the animals all set up for one fee.

Let's have a great meet, Submitted by Dale Jergensen

Join the A Scene in 17 Omaha Regional June 5-9, 2017


This was copied from the November 2016 issue of the Meadowlark Model A Ford News.


Bob Johnson Passes

Bob Johnson came to the Swap Meet in 2000 to help his good friend, Dean Goodman evaluate a 29 Model A Tudor that was being offered. Bob gave Dean his approval and the deal was made. Then the unexpected happened. Among the many cars for sale was a 29 Model A Roadster that was being offered by our member from Erie, Ks. Larry Simons. This car had a lot of appeal and Bob couldn't “take his eyes off it”. Bob called his wife Sue and the purchase was made. Bob and Sue, immediately joined the club and became

very active. That summer of 2000, they and the Goodmans attended the MAFCA National meet in Kansas City. The Johnsons continued to attend most all of the local tours, then after a couple of years they decided they would be more comforta-ble with a more spacious Model A, like a Fordor. Bob, found a restored 30 Fordor in Peoria, Ill and brought it home. The car was mostly finished except for a few details which Bob took care of. He wasn't satisfied with the engine so he contract-ed John Stone to rebuild it. Before long they sold the Roadster and used the Fordor which they still have. Bob & Sue were always willing to help with tours and had us out to their home and acreage on North Greenwich Road where they raised Ostriches. Then Bob, who discovered our Swap Meet and Club by accident, volun-teered to be Swap Meet Chairman which he did for three consecutive years, 2004, 2005 & 2006. This, of course was a major commitment but he did a great job. In 2007 The Wichita A's sponsored a Regional Meet in Wichita and Bob was a big help with this meet when he coordinated an all day tour which included the, Nature Center, The Karg Art Class Company in Kechi and a meal and concert at The Praire Rose Chuckwagon. A couple of years ago Bob started to have health problems that slowed him down a quite a bit. He thought he was on the road to recovery but he had cirrhosis of the liver which was caused by cancer. He passed away on Oct. 10th at the age of 75. Our sympathy to Sue and the rest of the family.

Kerry Steffens and Bob Johnson working the 2006 Swap Meet

Bob & Sue’s 1930 Fordor .

Sue is watching Bob working on his Hubley Derby Model A before racing it at the Oklahoma Regional Meet in 2006.

Bob with Sue & Larry Cushenbery are getting ready to throw their cow chips in a tournament in Beaver, OK in 2010.

Bob watching the snake handler at the Great Plains Nature Center during the 2007 Wichita A’s Regional Meet.

The Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club encourages members to join both National MARC and

MAFCA Clubs.

MARC 6721 Merriman Garden City, MI 48315 http://modelarestorers.org U.S. Membership Cost: $45

National model a clubs

ERA FASHIONS

MAFCA 250 S. Cypress St. La Habra, CA 90631-5515 www.mafca.com U.S. Membership Cost: $40

For membership information you can check MAFCA and MARC web sites.

Copied from the MAFCA web site


Shoes for the Beach and Other Casual Activities Trudy Vestal, Hangtown A’s Placerville, CA

When dressing in era styles, finding the appropriate shoes can be difficult. Even more so if you have a beach or sports outfit. Well, look no further than your Keds shoe store of 1931. Right out of the vintage catalog are the following styles. The illustrations and descriptions are off the pages of the Keds Catalog for 1931, United States Rubber Company, Buffalo, NY. Finding the right look in modern shoes is often challenging, however, these styles have not changed much. Good Luck!

Shoes for the Beach www.mafca.com September 2016

These Beach Clogs and Paloma shoes are made of striped awning cloth. The strap on the left shoe is self-adjusting. Strap on the right shoe can be tied around the ankle as well as over the instep.

December 5-8, 2016………... MAFCA National Awards Banquet……………………………. …………………………...Reno, NV

March 23-27, 2017…………. MARC Membership Meet……………………………………… …………………….Shipshewana, IN

June 5-9, 2017………………. Midwest Regional Meet—Host: Meadowlark A’s…………….. ………………………….Omaha, NE

July 30-August 4, 2017…….. MARC National Meet, - Hub City Region……………………. ……………………...Gettysburg, PA

October 1-6, 2017………….. MAFCA National Tour—Pacific Coast Hwy………………….. ………...Paso Robles to Napa Valley

Nov. 29-Dec 3, 2017……….. MAFCA National Awards Banquet……………………………. …..Sooner Model A Club of OK City

June 24-29, 2018……………. MAFCA National Convention…………………………………. …………………...Reno Sparks, NV

October 7-11, 2019…………. MAFCA National Tour, Canyonland Special Interest Group…. ………………………..Kanab, Utah


February 3-4, 2017…. KS Sunflower Swap Meet For Charity....www.kssunflowerswapmeet.com. .....……...Wichita, KS

March 17-18, 2017…. Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet……………………………………………. ………Chickasha, OK

March 16-18, 2017…. Norman Swap Meet, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 615 E. Robinson….. ……...…Norman, OK

April 19-23, 2017…... Spring Carlisle Swap Meet……www.carsatcarlisle.com………………….. …...…….Carlisle, PA

April 27-30, 2017…... Pate Swap Meet, Texas Motor Speedway... www.pateswapmeet.com……. …..….Fort Worth, TX

May ??-??, 2017….… Lawrence Antiques Automobiles of America Swap Meet…………………. …...…..Lawrence, KS

May 11-13, 2017…... Chickasha Spring Swap Meet…www.chickashaautoswapmeet.com………. ……....Chickasha, OK

May 19-20, 2017…... Sedgwick Street Rodders Spring Swap Meet, Kansas State Fairgrounds…. …..….Hutchinson, KS

June 13-17, 2017…... Petit Jean Swap Meet………………………………………………………. ………..Petit Jean, AR

June ??-??, 2017…... Swap Meet Fremont………………………………………………………... …………Fremont, NE

July 6-8, 2017..……. Iola Old Car Show & Swap Meet………………………………………….. ……………...Iola, WI

August 18-20, 2017… Ozarks Antique Auto Club Swap Meet……Ozark Empire Fairgrounds….. …...Springfield, MO

Sept 27-Oct 1, 2017… Fall Carlisle Swap Meet….www.carsatcarlisle.com………………………. ………….Carlisle, PA

October 4-7, 2017…... Hershey Region AACA Swap Meet……………………………………….. ..……….Hershey, PA

October 18-21, 2017… Chickasha Fall Swap Meet…...www.chickashaautoswapmeet.com………. ……….hickasha, OK

October ??-??, 2017... Norman Swap Meet, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 615 E. Robinson….. …………Norman, OK

October ??-??, 2017… Sedgwick Street Rodders Fall Swap Meet, Kansas State Fairgrounds…. ..…….Hutchinson, KS

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morial Day holiday. There is no club meeting in

December.

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The Rumbleseat Review is the official publica-tion of the Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club, Inc., a local chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America and the Model A Restorers Club. It’s purpose is to keep mem-bers informed of past, present and future events, activi-ties, and club news. In addition, this newsletter includes articles and other information to aid in the restoration and enjoyment of the Model A Ford automobile.

This publication is mailed or emailed to mem-bers, prospective members and editors of similar publi-cations prior to monthly meetings. Meetings are usually the fourth Monday of the month. Members may publish antique car related ads only for free of charge which in-cludes items wanted, items for sale, or items for trade. We invite members to submit articles containing tech-nical Model A information and other interesting tidbits for publication in this newsletter. Items to be published must be submitted to the newsletter editor by deadline shown in the calendar. Wichita A’s membership dues are $25.00, per year (October to September30). MAFCA dues are $40.00 per year and MARC dues are $45.00 per year. A business card advertisement in this newsletter is $25.00 per year.

Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club Contacts

President, Randy Frazer

[email protected]………

Vice President, Mike James

[email protected]….

Secretary, Dawna Ruggles


Treasurer, James Sharp


Tour Chairman, Don Grabendike

[email protected]……..

Membership, Susan Stone

[email protected]…..

Newsletter Editor, Linda Kibbe

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Webmaster, Darren Schuster

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