Thank you to all of you who have participated in our parades thus far! This is when it is really fun to drive a model A!!!
So far we had our Umatilla parade, I heard it was great! With a large turnout of A's, Im not sure how many of you showed up, but I heard you also got a tour of an RV center and all went out to lunch together at the Mason Jar diner!
Then we had the Tavares evening parade with 7 model A's! After the parade we all followed the leader to the Soup to Nuts diner! That was a lot of fun!
Then I just heard news about the Altoona parade on Tuesday, they had 14 model A's show up on a weekday and were treated to a wonderful lunch by the facility! That is awesome!
Thanks to all show have participated and remember we have one more parade to do on the 15th of December. Thats our little Howey in the Hills parade. It's my favorite cause it's along lakeside in the afternoon! What a beautiful place to have a parade! More information to follow, but mark your calendars!
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Barns, Buggies and BBGuns by Scott McLaughlin
Remember the stories that I put in the newsletter earlier this year by our own member Scott McLaughlin?! Well, Scott has compiled all of his little stories from his life's adventures into a book called Barns, Buggies and BBGuns. Alot of the stories are about his love of the model A.
This book will hopefully be ready after the first of the year and he is offering anyone in the club who would like to purchase one $4 off of the cover price for $15. And he will autograph it for you at a model A meeting.
I personally can not wait to our copy!
Just contact Scott or Brigid McLaughlin at
phone# 352-759-3065 or Email brig1mac@embarqmail.com
This book will hopefully be ready after the first of the year and he is offering anyone in the club who would like to purchase one $4 off of the cover price for $15. And he will autograph it for you at a model A meeting.
I personally can not wait to our copy!
Just contact Scott or Brigid McLaughlin at
phone# 352-759-3065 or Email brig1mac@embarqmail.com
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Parade Reminders!
This Saturday Evening
Downtown Tavares Parade
Lineup between 4:30 and 5:45 with parade starting at 6:pm sharp.
Lineup position #44 thru #58 on West Main Street, please enter only from Hwy 19.
All cars should be lighted with battery operated Christmas lights and decorated with holiday decorations (no Santa’s) You may throw candy from your windows if you feel inclined to do so.
***Note*** Mt.Dora has rescheduled their parade for December 8th, unfortunately this is during our banquet. I scheduled our banquet on the second Saturday because we were told their parade would be on the first Saturday – guess we can’t get them all right huh?
Tuesday, December 4th – A Christmas Event/Parade at Lakeview Terrace in Altoona.
(Per Van) We had several attend this event last year and they our now inviting us back this year. We plan to arrive at 11:00 AM and they furnish us Lunch and we drive thru their little village starting at 1:00 PM. When the Parade is over they will have some very good entertainment and we are invited to stay for this or we can leave about 2:00 PM. Van would like to know how many cars would like to attend ASAP, call for reservation and/or more information.
Van (352) 753-9879 or email at annvanwin@aol.com
Downtown Tavares Parade
Lineup between 4:30 and 5:45 with parade starting at 6:pm sharp.
Lineup position #44 thru #58 on West Main Street, please enter only from Hwy 19.
All cars should be lighted with battery operated Christmas lights and decorated with holiday decorations (no Santa’s) You may throw candy from your windows if you feel inclined to do so.
***Note*** Mt.Dora has rescheduled their parade for December 8th, unfortunately this is during our banquet. I scheduled our banquet on the second Saturday because we were told their parade would be on the first Saturday – guess we can’t get them all right huh?
Tuesday, December 4th – A Christmas Event/Parade at Lakeview Terrace in Altoona.
(Per Van) We had several attend this event last year and they our now inviting us back this year. We plan to arrive at 11:00 AM and they furnish us Lunch and we drive thru their little village starting at 1:00 PM. When the Parade is over they will have some very good entertainment and we are invited to stay for this or we can leave about 2:00 PM. Van would like to know how many cars would like to attend ASAP, call for reservation and/or more information.
Van (352) 753-9879 or email at annvanwin@aol.com
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
A Cracker Christmas
Umatilla Christmas Parade
Saturday November 17th
Line up begins between 7:00 and 8:00 AM.
We are Group I and #15.
Line up near the Ball Field on South Hwy 19.
The parade will start at 9:30.
Please decorate your model A and you will have plenty of time to finish decorating once you are in line up. Either traditional Christmas or following the theme of a Cracker Christmas.
Saturday November 17th
Line up begins between 7:00 and 8:00 AM.
We are Group I and #15.
Line up near the Ball Field on South Hwy 19.
The parade will start at 9:30.
Please decorate your model A and you will have plenty of time to finish decorating once you are in line up. Either traditional Christmas or following the theme of a Cracker Christmas.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Fly In and Drive In at the Eustis Airport!
Our very own Tom Sage has invited all of us out to the MidFlorida Airport this coming Saturday the 10th of November from 10am - 3pm for a benefit held for Dawn Rhoden, just diagnosed with breast cancer.
There will be Airplane Rides, Car Show, Motorcycles, Moon Walk, Silent Auction and a 50/50 Drawing. Not to mention lots of food!
Come, drive your model A and join the fun all while helping to raise money to help Dawn Rhoden!
Mid Florida Airport @ CR 44B (SR44) Eustis
for more info call Bobbi at 352-396-2874 or
Kathy at 352-551-4282
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Tires 'aint Pretty, but these Tires are Cheeeep!
Just a quick note to let everyone know that time is getting short to place your tire order for Mountrie. As it stands now, we DO have enough tires to make the order possible. If you've been thinking about new 'skins' for your Model A, better get on the ball! I have a standard order form for the tires along with all the particulars and, it's yours for the request ! Just email us at the club address and we'll get it to you in a jiffy. The tires will be here just in time for Thanksgiving. Larry Crawford of the Citrus A's has kindly offered to pick up the tires for us.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Found this Ad for the Family Fest in Apopka
I found this ad for the Festival on 107.7's website. I thought it might tell you a bit more about the event! I think it looks like fun! SMc
Sunday November 04
Celebrating Apopka's 125th birthday, this community event will feature the largest carnival ever to be held in Apopka! Enjoy games for children, arts & crafts, continuous live entertainment, custom car show, motorcycle show, auto swap meet, delicious food and a special presentation by the Apopka Historical Society.
The 8th Annual Fall Family Festival celebrating Apopka's 125th Birthday will be held on November 2nd-November 4th
Located at:
Northwest Recreation Complex
3200 Jason Dwelley Parkway
Apopka, FL 32712
A spectacular fireworks display will illuminate the sky at 8pm on Saturday.
The festivities on Sunday will include a special ceremony held to honor the nominees for Apopka's prestigious "Grandmother of the Year" award and to name our 2007 winner!
Sunday November 04
Celebrating Apopka's 125th birthday, this community event will feature the largest carnival ever to be held in Apopka! Enjoy games for children, arts & crafts, continuous live entertainment, custom car show, motorcycle show, auto swap meet, delicious food and a special presentation by the Apopka Historical Society.
The 8th Annual Fall Family Festival celebrating Apopka's 125th Birthday will be held on November 2nd-November 4th
Located at:
Northwest Recreation Complex
3200 Jason Dwelley Parkway
Apopka, FL 32712
A spectacular fireworks display will illuminate the sky at 8pm on Saturday.
The festivities on Sunday will include a special ceremony held to honor the nominees for Apopka's prestigious "Grandmother of the Year" award and to name our 2007 winner!
Monday, October 22, 2007
Where are we meeting for November?
The newsletter is in the post office today and delivered soon to you!
But in case you want your November information now, here you go!
Dont we all love a Fall Carnival?
We will be having our meeting at the Fall Festival of Families in Zellwood!
Saturday Nov 3rd 10:00—10:15
We will gather near corner of 441 and Ponkan road in Zellwood just behind Discount Auto Parts then tour together to the Northwest Recreation Center on Ponkan Road where the festival will be held.
We ask that you bring your own Chairs and either purchase lunch from one of the fair vendors there or bring your own lunch.
See you there!
ps - if any of you have a canopy, like an easy up open canopy, that we can borrow for the meeting please contact Sandi as soon as possible either by emailing the club or phoning at 352-242-4846.
But in case you want your November information now, here you go!
Dont we all love a Fall Carnival?
We will be having our meeting at the Fall Festival of Families in Zellwood!
Saturday Nov 3rd 10:00—10:15
We will gather near corner of 441 and Ponkan road in Zellwood just behind Discount Auto Parts then tour together to the Northwest Recreation Center on Ponkan Road where the festival will be held.
We ask that you bring your own Chairs and either purchase lunch from one of the fair vendors there or bring your own lunch.
See you there!
ps - if any of you have a canopy, like an easy up open canopy, that we can borrow for the meeting please contact Sandi as soon as possible either by emailing the club or phoning at 352-242-4846.
What are our food choices again for December?
Just in case you havent sent in your banquet monies yet, here is the information you have been requesting!
Menu selections are:
1- Chicken Caesar Salad with fresh grilled chicken & homemade dressing
2– Chicken Pot Pie—famous for Lakeside in a flakey pastry crust
3– Fresh Catch of the Day—prepared in a white wine and lemon sauce with wild rice
4– Beef Tips served over fettuccine—sautéed in butter, mushrooms & garlic herbs
Tickets are $15 per person
made payable to the Heart of Florida Model A Club
and mailed to P.O. Box 99 Tavares, FL 32778
Or at the November meeting.
Menu selections are:
1- Chicken Caesar Salad with fresh grilled chicken & homemade dressing
2– Chicken Pot Pie—famous for Lakeside in a flakey pastry crust
3– Fresh Catch of the Day—prepared in a white wine and lemon sauce with wild rice
4– Beef Tips served over fettuccine—sautéed in butter, mushrooms & garlic herbs
Tickets are $15 per person
made payable to the Heart of Florida Model A Club
and mailed to P.O. Box 99 Tavares, FL 32778
Or at the November meeting.
Pioneer Days - Leesburg
What started out as a rainy scary day ended up a beautiful day to be in downtown Leesburg at the Pioneer Days festival. We had 30 people and 15 model A's join us (7 model A's from Citrus Model A's). We were escorted to downtown by policemen driving very fast with lights! We lined up on Main Street, then had a wonderful lunch at Woodies! Buddy and Beth gave out nice raffle prizes that were donated by the local merchants.
After lunch we enjoyed the festival and the beautiful weather.
Oh and Bill McClelland brought out his - inrestoration - Model A! What a beautiful paintjob that car has - thanks Bill!
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Raffle Gifts
Did you know that for the Leesburg event this Saturday, our future VP Buddy Pearce has also lined up some really nice Raffle Gifts. That alone should be reason enough for you to join us this Saturday!!!
See you there!
See you there!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
10/20 Pioneer Days in Leesburg
We need you and YOUR model A!
Downtown Leesburg has invited us back to join in on their Pioneer Days once again. Just like before we will meet at Sims Furniture (old Kmart) on 441 in Leesburg. This is across the road from Tractor Supply.
We want to meet about 10:am on Saturday October 20th. We will be given a police escort to downtown Leesburg just like before - this was a thrill last time!
Once we are there and parked, you can enjoy the festival there on the main street and all will gather for lunch at Woodies Chopping Block about 11:30.
If you have any questions about this event, do not hesitate to contact Buddy Pearce at 352-307-8521.
Downtown Leesburg has invited us back to join in on their Pioneer Days once again. Just like before we will meet at Sims Furniture (old Kmart) on 441 in Leesburg. This is across the road from Tractor Supply.
We want to meet about 10:am on Saturday October 20th. We will be given a police escort to downtown Leesburg just like before - this was a thrill last time!
Once we are there and parked, you can enjoy the festival there on the main street and all will gather for lunch at Woodies Chopping Block about 11:30.
If you have any questions about this event, do not hesitate to contact Buddy Pearce at 352-307-8521.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
New Email Address for the Club
This is just to inform you that the club now has a new email address:
FloridaModelA@embarqmail.com
Please update your files thank you!
FloridaModelA@embarqmail.com
Please update your files thank you!
Model A Games were Dry and Fun!
What a great A day!
Our model A games went on and I think literally there was maybe 5 actual drops of rain, and other than that a perfect breezy sunny fall day!
The games were fun and went off a little different this time; we set up a grand stand for spectators to sit around and cheer or make fun of the participants! Wait until you hear who won the blind driver race!
And it was voted on to make this an annual event at the Lumsden's barn and field. What a great location with lots and lots of room!
The games were fun, there was some swapping going on, the food was great and the meeting went smoothly under the VP Tim's direction. (Barry had to be out of town). Then we held our elections and we have a new crop of officers for 2008 with the torch being officially passed on in December.
President: Bill Lumsden
Vice President: Buddy Pearce
Secretary: Sandi McCormack (returning)
Assistant Secretary: Beth Pearce
Treasurer: Dawn Stevens (returning)
Our volunteer coordinators are
Hospitality: Rosemary Lumsden
Newsletter: Sandi McCormack
Backup Newsletter: Dawn Stevens
Parades: Beebe's
Historian: Mal Colby
Technical Coordinator position and Tour directory positions still yet to be officially assigned.
Our model A games went on and I think literally there was maybe 5 actual drops of rain, and other than that a perfect breezy sunny fall day!
The games were fun and went off a little different this time; we set up a grand stand for spectators to sit around and cheer or make fun of the participants! Wait until you hear who won the blind driver race!
And it was voted on to make this an annual event at the Lumsden's barn and field. What a great location with lots and lots of room!
The games were fun, there was some swapping going on, the food was great and the meeting went smoothly under the VP Tim's direction. (Barry had to be out of town). Then we held our elections and we have a new crop of officers for 2008 with the torch being officially passed on in December.
President: Bill Lumsden
Vice President: Buddy Pearce
Secretary: Sandi McCormack (returning)
Assistant Secretary: Beth Pearce
Treasurer: Dawn Stevens (returning)
Our volunteer coordinators are
Hospitality: Rosemary Lumsden
Newsletter: Sandi McCormack
Backup Newsletter: Dawn Stevens
Parades: Beebe's
Historian: Mal Colby
Technical Coordinator position and Tour directory positions still yet to be officially assigned.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Model A meeting in the Rain????
Hi Model A’ers,
I know you are all waking up and seeing the forecasts and wondering, “Hmmm, ARE we still going to have a meeting today? How could we possibly have model A games in the rain?”
Well of Course we are! Model A Games only get more fun in the rain! LOL
And we still need to elect new leaders – so what if they are all WET!
Seriously, the forecasters say it’s only 50% chance of rain. So, if YOU don’t feel comfortable driving your model A in 50% chance of rain, then drive your modern car – Bill says you can drive a blind course in your modern car too and we will all make fun of you just the same if not more! LOL
And – it’s FREE FOOD – that alone should bring you out!
So Model A, Modern Car, Horse and Buggy, Bicycle built for Two, Row Boat, whatever means of transportation you choose, we will see you there in Clermont at Bill’s Barn!
Sandi McCormack, secretary (only for one more day unless you are there to vote for me!)
I know you are all waking up and seeing the forecasts and wondering, “Hmmm, ARE we still going to have a meeting today? How could we possibly have model A games in the rain?”
Well of Course we are! Model A Games only get more fun in the rain! LOL
And we still need to elect new leaders – so what if they are all WET!
Seriously, the forecasters say it’s only 50% chance of rain. So, if YOU don’t feel comfortable driving your model A in 50% chance of rain, then drive your modern car – Bill says you can drive a blind course in your modern car too and we will all make fun of you just the same if not more! LOL
And – it’s FREE FOOD – that alone should bring you out!
So Model A, Modern Car, Horse and Buggy, Bicycle built for Two, Row Boat, whatever means of transportation you choose, we will see you there in Clermont at Bill’s Barn!
Sandi McCormack, secretary (only for one more day unless you are there to vote for me!)
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