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Newsletter for the Redwood Empire Model T Club

Happy Valentines Day—February 14thClub Meeting — February 4th

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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 2 *ESTABLISHED 1990* FEBRuARy 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

Dues are Due NowPlease help us complete our roster for 2016. We have about 10 members that have not paid. You can bring your dues to the Feb. 4th meeting or mail to REMTC, P.O. Box 1058, Forestville, CA 95436. If you do not send your roster corrections and additions to us, the same information will be repeated from the 2015 roster. New cell phones, new Model T’s, change of address etc are important especially for members to reference the latest information.

If you have a business card, please remember to submit $25 for the 2016 year. If you have a new card, please include. We hope to complete the roster by March 1st. We are only volunteers, so please help us complete our jobs efficiently.

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Ed’s Notes

President’s MessageFebruary 2016

I would like to extend a warm welcome to the new slate of REMTC officers for 2016. A big welcome to our new members, Fred and Nancy Byl, Eric and Patty Nelson, and Peter Stoneberg and Sue Horschler. I am proud to announce that, after reaching the age of 85 and remaining active members, Warren and Phyllis Welsh are our newest honorary members. January has been a wet month, so the Model T’s have had a short time to rest. This is the perfect time to give the old car a once-over and make sure it is in tip-top shape for the Safety Check which is com-ing up in early April at the home of Dave and Sherry Haase. Touring season will be here before you know it. If you have tour ideas, be sure to see Steve Vining and get then on the calendar. Richard

Safety Check, Barbecue, and AuctionApril 2nd — Haase Barn

Just a heads up to start thinking and planning for our big event and money maker to help cover Club ex-penses. In the past, we have held the REMTC auction in the winter months but the timing didn’t work out last year. Dave & Sherry Haase graciously offered to have the auction in the Spring along with the Safety Check and Barbecue. This will give you additional time to gather good desirable items to auction. This is a silent auction and will go on during the Safety Check and conclude after the barbecue. Please remember: This is not a yard sale so items you donate should be something that Club members would want. The very capable Fern Newlin will be heading up a committee to set up the auction.

Next month, we will include a flyer with all the information about the event. We have wonderful Club vol-unteers that will readily step up to help. Safety check will be conducted by our usual crew. The barbecue chefs will man the grills, Pot luck salads, sides and desserts brought by the members are always yummy. Set up and cleans up crew should let Dave & Sherry know who they are.

Since the auction is a new addition this year, Fern will inform us of what needs to be done!

February and March are open (weather permitting) for tours. September is also open and plenty of week-ends for local tours or ???. Steve Vining is your new Tour Director. Be sure to let Steve know of your plans and what help you need. We have Trouble Truck drivers that can see we get to and from our destinations. Remember, you are solely responsible for your own Model T’s so conduct your own safety checks often and a 5 minute walk around each time we stop has saved many breakdowns. We are looking forward to a full and exciting touring season.

Sonoma County loves to watch the Fords go by . . .

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February — How about a Sweetheart Tour?March — openApril 2nd — Haase Safety Check and AuctionApril 14-16th — Bakersfield Swap meetApril 23rd. — Nelson’s Pancake Breakfast and tour - April 23rd.May 14th — REMTC Ladies Tea - Hostess, Jean ChirhartJune — Forestville Parade - First Saturday Pete & Ginny RichJuly — Montgomery Village Car Show Date TBAAugust — 3-7th. Lake Tahoe Tour, Chris Rich & Joan Henderson(date may change)September — OpenOctober — 22nd Fall Color Tour — Rich FamilyNovember — OpenDecember11th — Christmas Party — Quail Inn

Model T’s For Sale

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 for 2016

APRIL 1-3 – Boise, Idaho. The 51st MTFCA Annual Meeting is being hosted by the Western Idaho Model T Club. Saturday’s planned activities include visiting the World Center for Birds of Prey (www.peregrinefund.org/world-center) and lunch at the Warhawk Museum (www.warhawkairmuseum.org).

JUNE 5 – Auburn, CA - Mother Lode Model T Club 40th Annual Swap Meet. Cars, parts, memorabilia. Spac-es 15x25 $25.00. Gold Country Fairgrounds. Setup after 4 p.m.Saturday June 4. Gates open 5 a.m. Sunday June 5. No reservations. Contact: Gary (530) 823-7957, or John (916)202-5842 or on the web at http://www.motherlode-modelt.com/swapmeet

Other Club’s Events

JUNE 26-JULY 1 – Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Land of Enchantment Tour 2016 (MTFCA National Model T Tour) will be hosted by the Tin Lizzies of Albuquerque. See Vintage magazine for more detailed information and registration. Must be MTFCA member to attend.

1915 Model T Ford RunaboutCar is complete with Ruckstell rear axle , Rocky Moun-tain Brakes, speedometer, electric start, oil-water-gas accessory, ‘26-7 wire wheels and front bumper. The top is original and in fair shape. Extras include 2 Ford jacks and after market heater. Best offer — contact Joe Moore 707-494-4920

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Redwood Empire Model T ClubGeneral Meeting, January 7th 2016

Meeting held at Round Table Pizza, Marlow Rd., S.R.

President, Richard Chuck, called the meeting to order at 7 PMAttendance : Thirty two members were in attendance. All Board members were in attendance except Steve Cavalli and Vince Gregoire.

Secretary’s Report : The December 3, 2015 Meeting Minutes were read by Nanette Chuck; Approved by Michael Chirhart, Seconded by Jack Mulkey.

Treasurers Report: The treasurer’s report was read by Bill Newlin for Steve Cavalli; and Approved by Fran Fraudo, Seconded by Linda Mori.

Membership Report: Steve Vining reported that Don and Pam Johnson’s friends, Fred and Nancy Byl, are new REMTC members. They own several Model T’s two of them are a Touring and a Roadster both 1915’s.

Tour report: Chris Rich reported that the other events taking place at the hotel may require a change in the date for the REMTC Overnighter in August.

Editor’s Report Ginny Rich reported that 41 December newsletters were sent out.

Sunshine Report Pam Johnson reported she will be sending out a card to Phyllis Welsh, and to Earl Holtz.

LibrarianReport: Pete Rich reported a DVD is still missing from the library collection, but we do have everything on a thumb drive.

Old Business : Ginny Rich made a motion to table any further discussion of T-shirts, and to allow members to decide what they want. Jeanne Nelson 2nd the motion.

New Business: Ginny Rich reported that the Officers Installation breakfast will be January 16 at the Omelet Express in Windsor.

Bill Newlin reported that Oakmont is reserved for the 2016 Christmas Party. Ginny Rich reported for Earl Holtz that his neighbor has a Roadster for sale.

Motion to adjourn Ginny Rich; Second by Andy Clary.

Dessert provided by Jeannine Clary.

Meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by, Nanette Chuck, REMTC Secretary

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February BirthdaysDudley Stone 18Suzan Weese 18 George Merrill 25Brett Randolph 26

February Debbie CavalliMarch Ginny RichApril Sherry HaaseMay Chris RichJune Jean ChirhartJuly Sandy OHalloranAugust Robin SummerfieldSept. Cindy ViningOctober Linda MoriNovember Donna JonesDecember Gwen Brown

Dessert list for 2016

Please bring dessert for 40. Also bring pa-per plates and plastic forks if needed. If you

can’t make the meeting you are signed up for, please call a substitute.

New MembersPeter Stoneberg & Sue Hoeshler

1 Blackfield Dr. #220Tiburon, CA415-640-3363

pstoneberg@gmail.com1915 Touring

Welcome to the Club!

Eric & Patty Nelson1340 Sugarloaf Dr.Alamo, CA 94507

925-934-6594pebenelson@gmail.com

1923 Touring1913 Speedster

February Anniversaries

Nelson, Steve & Jeanne 06Randolph, Richard & Betsy 09 Welsh, Warren & Phyllis 13O’Halloran, Pat & Sandy 14 Jones, Bob & Jayne 14Konvalinka, Joe & Leslie 14 Graves, Herb & Diane 17 Gregoire, Vince & Joan 19

FoundChrystal earring at Christmas party.

Contact Fritzie Amantite

New Business CardVacation Rental, Angelwood Properties

Serene Lakes, Donner SummitManager Kathy Millon

Check it out!

Lizzie’s Page

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Officer’s exchange at Omlette Express,

We celebrated and welcomed the officer’s going on for another year and thanked the members who were going out this year. President Richard, read the slate of officers and being duly installed, we are ready for another year. The Club thanked Richard and Nanette for their good work as President and Secretary with a gift certificate to enjoy a dinner out.

The Chucks hold down jobs as well at attending to the business of the Club. We are fortunate to have folks willing to donate their time and energy for the good of the Club.

We gathered for a breakfast at the Windsor Omelette Express, who accommodated us on a short time line. They squeezed us along a side area, all 33 of us. The food was good and ample with their famous omelettes and other egg dishes. It was raining so we all bought our modern cars. Dudley Stone came down from Chico sporting his new Club jacket. Jeanne Nelson took the photos. All in all, we had a nice gathering and most got home in time to watch a sports event.

We have all been together for a long time, some for 25 years, and together with our newer members we have a good time where ever we go. Club demographics change but we always accommodate our older members by giving them rides when they don’t feel like driving and they definitely avail us of their years of Model T experience. Sounds like a family to me. Ginny

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Postcard courtesy of Gale Rich

5th wheel Model T submited by Vince O’Brien (NFS)

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