The

Distributor

Dedicated to the Restoration and Preservation of the Model ‘A’ Ford

ILLINOIS REGION M.A.R.C.

ILLINOIS CHAPTER MAFCA

July 2012

http://www.illinoisregionmarc.com

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Meeting Minutes

Upcoming Events

COVER PHOTO:

Two MARC of Excellence Awards

John & Marilyn Krenger’s 1930 Deluxe Phaeton

and

Joe Schutz’s 1929 Boyer Fire Truck

July 4-4th of July Parades, Mt.Prospect,

Evanston, Skokie, Niles & Northbrook

July 9 - General Mtg. postponed from July 3

July 12-14- IOLA Swap, WI

July 14-15 - Barrington Concourse

July 22 - AACA Lake Forest auto show

July 29 - MARC-MAFCA IL Region picnic

August 7 - General Meeting

August 25 - Fund Raising swap Model A & T,

Ken’s garage

MARC/MAFCA General Membership Meeting June 5, 2012

Meeting called to order at 7:35 PM by Director, Mark Maron Director’s announcements

Tonight is a short meeting as many of our members are prepar-ing for Oshkosh this week

July meeting will be held on Monday, July 9th due to the July 4th holiday. Mark will send blast reminders to everyone.

There will be a committee meeting next month to finalize the picnic events

Reminder-looking to rebuild tool inventory, see Ken Ehrenho-fer or Mark for specifics

Note special memorial gift donated by Nancy Fritz in memory of Dave Fritz.

Sharon, WI was as incredible trip. Hosted by Mike and LaVerne Podgorski, 40 plus members attended

Model T club garage tour on May 12th, hosted by Scott and Sheryl Steir, description can be found in the Distributor, fantastic tour

Cruise nights are here, please start passing out flyers for the February Swap Meet at these events

Oshkosh meet this coming week, sold out, expecting over 750 cars to attend.

Model A & T Swap to benefit the MAFFI Museum will be at Ken & Helen Ehrenhofer’s barn, August 25th, see Mark for any information

Minutes – Rose Niermann Treasurer’s Report – Don Morman Awards/Membership – Mike Kochevar

New members: Carl and Linda Hagland and Scott and Sheryl Stier

Awards: Mike and LaVerne Podgorski for the Sharon, WI tour, Rich Falluca for 35 yrs (was presented to Rich by Val and Dan Koepke at the Sharon, WI tour), Don Englemann 40 yrs.

Events – Jim Patterson, see page 9 of Distributor Meets this week July 4th parades: John Drengenberg asked people to please

sign up, need more cars for each parade Iola Swap, Thurs. through Sun. July 12-14 MARC-MAFCA Illinois Region picnic July 29th August 17th committee meeting for Swap meet August 25th Swap meet September 9th Quad meet Messenger Woods, Lockport

Parades - Mark again asked members to sign up for parades. John will have information about where cars are to meet for parades Announcements – Susan Szymanski, Ted Petrega hospitalized, card will be sent, Bob Wysocki, a former member of club has passed away Distributor – Sam Donnelly, has a new program to help scan pic-tures into Word document

Website- Mark stated Website up-to-date Guests - Mark introduced one guest – Larry, has 3 ’29 Fords Sales – Pat Maroney Tech – Mike Podgorski, available for questions or help needed for Oshkosh trip Attendance – Val Koepke announced 50 members in attend-ance, 2 As in the lot Mike Sargis explained how to attach small American flags to car bumpers for parades Raffle – Sam Donnelly Mark announced that buttons for members who visit the Ford Barn will be available at the meet, Mark has reserved 10 buttons Meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM Time for refreshments Respectfully submitted,

Rose Niermann, Secretary

2012 OFFICERS AND STAFF

Director: Mark Maron (847) 302-7900

Assistant Director: Mike Kochevar (847) 827-1555

Treasurer: Don Morman (847) 825-5046

Secretary: Rose Niermann (630) 595-1190

Editor: Sam Donnelly (847) 359-5411 samueldonnelly @comcast.net

Regional Corre-spondent: Mark Maron (847) 302-7900

Activities Chair-man:

Jim Patterson (847) 934-6582

Club Sales:

Pat Maroney (847) 490-3543

Distributor Staff: Jim Dodaro (847) 398-1957 Carl Kalbhen (847) 635-5083 Jack Scambler (847) 392-7096

Membership Staff: Mike Kochevar (847) 827-1555

Announcements: Susan Szymanski (847) 455-8815

Official Greeter:

Val Koepke (815) 337-3767

Mini Swap Chair-person:

Carl Kalbhen (847) 635-5083

PayCarShow Chair-person:

John Drengenberg (847) 272-7192

New Member Coor-dinator:

Ron Ehrenhofer (847) 255-6758

Web Site Manager: Mark Maron

Youth Advisor/Liason Dave Hartmann (847) 970-1040

Photographer: Mike Gaimari (773) 631-3902

Property Chair-man:

Ken Ehrenhofer (815) 337-4656

Raffle Coordinator:

Marcia Donnelly (847) 359-5411

Technical Coordi-nator:

Mike Podgorski (847) 381-4616

Winter Swap Com-mittee:

Mike Sargis (773) 507-5144 Val Maron (847) 302-7900 Mike Kochevar (847) 827-1555

Refreshment Staff: Val Maron (847) 302-7900

Awards Staff: Val Koepke (815) 337-3767

Ladies’ A’s Staff: Val Maron (847) 302-7900

Resident Experts: Judging Standards Ken Ehrenhofer (815) 337-4656 Ron Ehrenhofer (847) 255-6758 Era Accessories: Vince Scalabrino (847) 934-8167

Interiors & Upholstery: Jim Antoni (847) 698-2637 Dave Jahn (847) 488-0486 Electrical: Marty Brown (847) 673-1157

License Plates & Tags: Frank Smith (847) 942-0905 Fashion: Marilyn Krenger (815) 338-4008

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FROM THE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR

Mark Maron

July 2012,

Let’s start by saying Happy 4th of July to all of you.

By the time you get this we are ready for our Parades.. We are STILL SHORT CARS. PLEASE step up and help John Dregenberg and your club with this great MARC event. It is fun and there is a great feeling seeing everyone wav-ing and cheering our cars on, not to mention the promotion for our club and hobby.

Well Lil’ Val and I have just returned home from the OSHKOSH MARC Na-tional event and WOW, WOW, WOW, what an incredible time!! There were over 500 members in attendance and over 350 cars there. It was a great site and being at the EAA in Oshkosh was a treat in itself. Much applause goes out to the Nickle A’s for hosting a great event.

More important is congratulations go out to Joe Schutz and a score of 459 points and a MARC of Excellence award on his 1929 Boyer Fire truck. This was a sight to behold, without a doubt it had to be the most photographed vehicle at the meet. It was an excellent restoration and a sight to see, not to mention the fun while riding in it and spinning the siren.

Next we congratulate John and Marilyn Krenger with a score of 469 Points and MARC of Excellence in their 1930 Deluxe Phaeton. Stunning is a word that does not even come close to the beauty of this classic automobile! It is truly a beautiful car and something to see in person.

Both vehicles were restored at Ken & Helen’s garage by a great team headed by Ken and Ron that worked hard to bring them back to their beauty. This is what this hobby is all about, people coming together to achieve the same goal.

I encourage all of you to see these wonderful cars.

The Ken Brady award is the highest achievement one can receive from MARC. The award is given in memory of Kenneth G. Brady “who gave unsparingly of his time and energy to the Model "A" Restorer's Club.” The Kenneth G. Brady Award is presented each year to the person(s) who has given unsparingly of their time and energy to the Model "A" Restorer's Club national organization.

We congratulate and honor our own MARILYN KRENGER for re-ceiving the 2012 Ken Brady award… This is a wonderful achievement and I am proud to announce this!

PICNIC, PICNIC. PICNIC, it’s that time again for fun in the sun with our Model A Fords. Did you send in your response already? PLEASE do so NOW! Our picnic again will be at Sanctuary Farms, with our Hosts John and Mari-lyn Krenger, this year we have brats, dogs, burgers, corn and more and a spe-cial Soft Serve Ice Cream machine for all to enjoy, bring your cars and your swim suits, and don’t forget the “DIME” game and that GREAT CORN were having! Please see big Val or myself for any questions, and get your forms in immediately. Illinois Region Members are Free of course; there is a small fee for grandchildren over 12 and guests. We have also invited the FOX Valley Region MARC to join us for all the effort they put in to assist us with our swap.

We have a busy summer ahead of us with some great events, please see Jim Patterson for any information and check your calendars.

Lets make it a great touring season and be safe out there! Thanks for your support for a great hobby and a great club!

Illinois Region MARC Director

Illinois Chapter MAFCA Director

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Northern Illinois Collector’s Car Calendar 2012

How to Start Your Model "A"

AUGUST. 1-5 Wed-Sun AACA Central Division Meet. Topeka, KS.

4 Sat. Krasl Concours on the Bluff. St. Joseph, MI.

5 Sun GIRCCCA 'Behind the Scenes"

Klairmont Collection. Chicago, IL

5 Sun Ill. Railway Museum Car Show, Union, IL.

5 Sun. All Ford Show, Kune Auto Group, Antioch,

6-15 Mon-Wed. The Ultimate Road Trip

West Cast Tour-Seattle to Pebble Beach CA..

9-12 Thur-Sun Northern IL Steam

Power Club Tractor Show Burlington,IL

11 Sat Momence, Il.AACA Show

11-12 Sat-Sun Vintage Military & Gun Show, Iola, WI

11-12 Sat- Sun Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Pebble Beach, CA

12 Sun. Botham Winery Concours, Barnevald, WI

17-18 Fri-Sat .Woodward Ave Cruise-

Detroit, MI

18 Sat Motor Muster, Urbana, Il

19 Sun. Ill. Region AACA Picnic Bristol, WI

19 Sun Will Co. Car Show, Peotone, IL.

19 Sun. Orphan Auto Picnic,

Kendall Co. Ill. Fairgrounds,

19 Sun. Car Show, Milk Pail Restaurant;

East Dundee, IL.

25 Sat “Masterpiece” Driving Tour, Club Day & “Style & Speed” social,

Milwaukee, WI

26 Sun. Geneva Concours, Geneva, Il

26 Sun "Masterpiece Concours" Veterans' PK, Milwaukee, WI

31-Sept 2 Thu-Sun ACD Fedstival, Auburn, IN

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Illinois Region

MARC-MAFCA

Annual Picnic

Sunday July 29, 2012

Where: The Krengers, 911 Flemming Rd

Fun Woodstock IL

Time: 12 noon till?

Bring: Dish to Pass, Lawn chairs,

Raffle Swim Suit, Model A.

Burgers, Brats, Chicken, Hotdogs, Sweet Com,

Drinks, and best of all Ice Cream will be provided.

Please respond by July 22nd to Valeri Koepke, 2903 Raycraft Rd. Woodstock

IL 60098. 815-337-3767.

Name

#Adults # Children under 12

Guests: $5 each for age 12 and over please.

12 Sun. Botham Winery Concours, Barnevald, WI

17-18 Fri-Sat .Woodward Ave Cruise-

Detroit, MI

18 Sat Motor Muster, Urbana, Il

19 Sun. Ill. Region AACA Picnic Bristol, WI

19 Sun Will Co. Car Show, Peotone, IL.

19 Sun. Orphan Auto Picnic,

Kendall Co. Ill. Fairgrounds,

19 Sun. Car Show, Milk Pail Restaurant;

East Dundee, IL.

25 Sat “Masterpiece” Driving Tour, Club Day & “Style & Speed” social,

Milwaukee, WI

26 Sun. Geneva Concours, Geneva, Il

26 Sun "Masterpiece Concours" Veterans' PK, Milwaukee, WI

31-Sept 2 Thu-Sun ACD Fedstival, Auburn, IN

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Model A Restorers Club

National Membership

2012

Name(Print)-------------------------------------------------------

Address---------------------------------------------------------- City State Zip _

Name of Region _

Dues per year are $38.00

(Check one) New Member_Renewal_ Membership Number _

Applicant's Signature

National Dues are payable either to the Illinois Region Membership Chairperson or directly to the

National Club: Model "A" Restorers Club, 6721 Merriman, Garden City, MI 48135

Model A Ford Club of America

National Membership

2012

Name(Print)---------------------------------------- Address--------------------------------------------- City State Zip------

Country Telephone--------------------

Permission to publish my telephone number in future Membership Rosters? Yes No--

Name of Region

Dues per year are $40.00

National Dues are payable to either the Illinois Region Membership Chairperson or directly to the National Club:

MAFCA, 250 Cypress St., La Habra, CA 90613-5515

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Model A Restorers Club

National Membership

2012

Name(Print)-------------------------------------------------------

Address---------------------------------------------------------- City State Zip _

Name of Region _

Dues per year are $38.00

(Check one) New Member_Renewal_ Membership Number _

Applicant's Signature

National Dues are payable either to the Illinois Region Membership Chairperson or directly to the

National Club: Model "A" Restorers Club, 6721 Merriman, Garden City, MI 48135

Model A Ford Club of America

National Membership

2012

Name(Print)---------------------------------------- Address--------------------------------------------- City State Zip------

Country Telephone--------------------

Permission to publish my telephone number in future Membership Rosters? Yes No--

Name of Region

Dues per year are $40.00

National Dues are payable to either the Illinois Region Membership Chairperson or directly to the National Club:

MAFCA, 250 Cypress St., La Habra, CA 90613-5515

Model "A" Restorers Club

Illinois Region

Dues for the year of 2012

Membership Application Membership No. _

Dues must be paid by the end of January to be an

active member and receive: The Distributor

Name(Print). _

Spouse

Address _

City State Zip _

Telephone Occupation _

Email Address. _

Model "A"s Qwned (1) (2) (3) _

Other "A"s or Cars of Interest--------------------------

Dues are $25.00 ( Check One) New Member Membership Renewal _

Make checks payable to: Illinois Region of M.A.R.C.

Mail to: Mike Kochevar I Membership Chairman

1115 Stark Place

Des Plaines, IL 60016

Our basic requirements for membership are as follows: Payment of yearly dues and have liability insurance

on any vehicle (antique or modern) that is used at a Club function.

Is your antique auto insured? Yes No _

Applicants Signature _

The Illinois Region holds its business meetings at 7:30PM the first Tuesday of every month at:

American Legion Hall

9757 Pacific Ave.

Franklin Park, IL

The Illinois Region is affiliated with both National Clubs:

Model "A" Restorers Club & Model "A" Ford Club of America

The Illinois Region MARC holds its monthly business meetings at 7:30 PM the 1st Tuesday of every month

(exceptions made for holidays) at the American Legion Hall, 9757 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park Illinois.

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If and when your name will be used in articles and pictures on our club website, your full name (first and last name) will appear

unless you explicitly notify Mark Maron that you do not wish to have your full name on the website. You can call Mark at (847)

302-7900, or EMAIL HIM AT “mark@maron.com”.

DIRECTORY UPDATES NEW MEMBERS:

Larry & Diane Anderson and Brian Wagner

Please carry New Member Information with you in your ‘A’.

JANUARY

General Meeting Tues 3

Awards Banquet Sat 14

FEBRUARY

General Meeting Tues 7

Arlington Toyota Car Show Sat 18

Winter Swap Sun 19

MARCH General Meeting Tues 6 Fashion discussion coffee/cake

Pizza Party Sat 10

APRIL

General Meeting Tues 3

Tech discussion car prep

National Membership, Perrysburg, OH

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Spring Safety Check Sat 28

MAY

General Meeting Tues 1

Brake Seminar Sat 12

Garage Tour Car Sun 20

Museum Chicago

Grayslake Swap Sun 27

JUNE

Sharon, WI Model A day Sun 3

General Meeting Tues 5

Oshkosh National MARC mtg 10-12

National Tour Caravan Groups talk

MAFCA Nat’l mtg. 18-23

Marquette, MI

JULY 4th of July Parades Wed 4

General Meeting Mon 9

IOLA Swap, WI Thu-Sun 12-14

Barrington Concourse Sat-Sun 14-15

AACA Lake Forest auto show Sun 22

MARC-MAFCA IL Reg.picnic Sun 29

AUGUST

General Meeting. Gilmore Tues 7

Fund Raising Swap Model A & T 25

SEPTEMBER

General Meeting Tues 4

Quad Meet Messenger Woods

Lockport Sun 9

Lake Geneva Car & Boat Show 22-23

OCTOBER General Meeting Tues 2

Model A accessories presentation

Hershey, PA Auto Show/Swap

Wed-Sat 8-13

Autumn Drive Sun 21

Seminar, Ken’s garage either

Front end,squeakes & rattles

Differential Sat 27

NOVEMBER

Turkey Dinner Sun 4

General Meeting

Elections then Tech Talk Tues 6

Hershey Presentation

Board of Directors Mtg. Wed 14

DECEMBER

General Meeting Tues 4

Cookie exchange Celebration

Note:

Dues for 2013 are due on January 2, 2012.

2012 Calendar Of Official Events

1928 MODEL A FORDOR LEATHERBACK

Will sell to loving home. Just not enough time to dedicate to it. New Berg radiator to judging standards. Interior and exterior in good condition. Runs great! Just drove for an outing to Cantigny.$12,500 OBO. Sam or Marcia, Inverness, IL 847-359-5411

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MAFCA Upcoming events

July 13 - National Collector Car Apprecian Day

July 14 - Roadside America, Shartlesville, PA– Lehigh

Valley Model A Club

August 11 - Fourth Annual Model A Swap Meet, Tucker, GA

August 18 - Fourth Annual Model A Day, Amana, IA Hawk

Model A Chapter

For more details contact MAFCA at 562-697-2712 between

10am and 4pm Pacific Time OR Check the web site at

mafca.com and look at the Calendar for more details.

For Sale, 1922 Model T touring, not run in 25 years, engine turns over, did run on mag, has starter and gener-ator, was converted to pick-up but has rear body section, top bows and fenders. Extra generator, windshield, Has-sler shocks, steering column,water pump, Smitty's uphol-stery not installed. Asking $2000. Ron Bawiec, 5507 W. Byron (near Central & Irving) 773-736-8523

1928 MODEL A FORDOR LEATHERBACK

Will sell to loving home. Just not enough time to dedicate to it. New Berg radiator to judging standards. Interior and exterior in good condition. Runs great! Just drove for an outing to Cantigny.$12,500 OBO. Sam or Marcia, Inverness, IL 847-359-5411

MARC Illinois Region Financials

Report from 5/21/12 to 6/20/12

INTAKE $358.76

Meeting Raffle $22.00 National Dues 1 member $38.00 Local Dues 3 members $75.00 Jackets (4) $221.76 Mileage Log (2) $2.00

Exhaust $610.92

Picnic Flyers $8.00 Jackets (5) $280.19 Distributor Postage $39.00 National Dues $38.00 Flag Holders $4.00 Meeting Refreshments $28.53 Distributing Printing (May & June) $213.20

Total in Account 5/21/2012 $12,393.78 Total in Account 6/20/2012 $12,141.62

Mark Maron, Director 417 Oak Grove Circle Wauconda, IL 60084

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