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Calendar 1
Note from the President 2
Future Tours 3
Announcements 4
Post Swap Meet Party 5
A’s In The Wild 6
Reg. Meet Registration Form 7-9
Special Interest 10
Era Fashion 11
Swap Meet, Model A Meets 12
W I C H I T A A ’ S M O D E L A F O R D C L U BW I C H I T A A ’ S M O D E L A F O R D C L U BW I C H I T A A ’ S M O D E L A F O R D C L U B
Volume 28 Issue 3
March 2013 P.O. Box 25
Wichita, KS 67201
MARCH REFRESHMENTS
Ruth Anne Praeger Arley Bennett Judi Sharp Richard Sanchez Susan Stone
www.wichitaas.com
CLUB TOURS & MEETING SCHEDULECLUB TOURS & MEETING SCHEDULECLUB TOURS & MEETING SCHEDULE
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7..……. Newsletter Deadline… [email protected] …….. ………...
5-10….. MAFCA National Tour…………………… … ….Blue Ridge Parkway
20..…. Club Meeting at Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th ……..… .....….7:00 PM
S M T W TH F S
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May 2013
25..…… Club Meeting at Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th ……..….. …....….7:00 PM
Program: Tour Planning by Grabendike and
Tour Prep by John G. Stone
30…….. Annual Zenda Spring Kickoff Trip………………... …….Chenoweth
March 2013
9..……. Newsletter Deadline… [email protected] …….. …………..
11-4…. MARC Membership Meet…………………………... ….Charlotte, NC
22..…... Club Meeting at Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th ……..….. …....….7:00 PM
27……. Salty Wood Nature Tour…………………………….. Phyes - Ludlows
April 2013
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The Wichita A’s February meeting was canceled due to a snow storm. The next meeting will take place on March 25, 2013.
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NOTE FROM THE PRESIDNOTE FROM THE PRESIDNOTE FROM THE PRESIDENTENTENT
WICHITA A'S MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES WICHITA A'S MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES WICHITA A'S MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES February 25, 2013February 25, 2013February 25, 2013
Spring has arrived and you know what that means, time to get the Model A’s ready for the road. We have a lot of tour-ing to do this year. This is a heads up for new members. We use CB radios to communicate during our travels and you need to be in the loop by having one installed in your Model A. If you should have trouble or get lost this works great, sometimes, cell phones are out of range. So do yourself a favor, be responsible and in-stall one. We have club members that will be more than happy to help you choose a good CB radio, give you advice or help you with an installation. When on tours be sure the person following you sees you turn. If they are out of sight wait till they see you before driving on after you have made your turn. Remember to always keep a safe distance between cars so others can pass. Be sure to check the schedule for upcoming tours and activities, and then attend the meetings so you can be a part of the camaraderie. Our March meeting will be Monday the 25th Dennis Ellerman; Vice President will conduct the meeting during my absence. Due to the cancellation of the February meeting the program will be Tour Planning for 2013 and a program by John Stone. Chris Cushman President
NOTE FROM THE EDITORNOTE FROM THE EDITORNOTE FROM THE EDITOR
It seems like I have written the follow-ing information sometime in my past. I am be-coming a firm believer that computers are pre-programed to crash at the most unexpected time. I had my main computer exactly 6 years and 2 days. With every crash you do loose something and that was my saved emails. There may be information that is missing in this newsletter. If this happened to you please send me your information again and I will publish it in the April newsletter. In the event you did not receive your emailed newsletter from me and as you have in the past, please let me know and I will add you back on the email list. I have enclosed the “2013 A’s In The Wild Regional Meet” registration form. You will find it on pages 7-9 of this newsletter. 2013 Regional Meet Registration forms will also be available at the March meeting. Richard and I will see you on the tours in March and April. Information about the tours are on page 3. Linda Kibbe Editor
TOUR PLANNING
Due to a snow storm and cancelation of the February meeting, the 2013 Tour Planning will take place during the March meeting. Start thinking of ideas for places to go, sites to see, and things to do. Thanks. Don Grabendike Home: ……. Email: [email protected]
FUTURE TOURSFUTURE TOURSFUTURE TOURS
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The Annual Zenda Spring Kickoff Trip. March 30, 2013
At this time we will be going for supper only. We have not found another place to go. We are to be at Zenda at 4:30, which will give them thir-ty minutes to serve us before their normal Saturday night crowd arrives. We will be leaving about 2:00 pm from the Sam’s (West) parking lot. If we find another place to go this may change. The cost will be $5 per club member. Guests will be $20. We will have a choice of steak or chicken. Get your cars greased, fueled and join us on the first out of town trip. Please sign up at the March meeting. We will get your meal order and finalize the departure time and place. Thanks The Bruces and Chenoweths
Salty Wood Tour April 27, 2013
Leave: 8:00 AM From: Casey General Store 11931 West Central Ave. (West Central & 119th St. West) Arrive Home: 6:00 PM Cost: $5 per club member $18 per guest Sign up at March or April meeting. The dead-line to sign up is at the April 22nd meeting. If you can’t make the meeting you can give either Ludlows or Phyes a call. Ludlows …. or Phyes ……...
Newsletter Deadline
Tue, April 9, 2013 Tue, May 7, 2013
April Birthdays
3 Terry Kalp 4 Nancy Fresh 6 Ray Harshfield 7 Ray Hoffmans 12 Fred Hilger 12 Richard Schneider 14 Louanna Cushenbery 14 Kim Grabendike 15 Marcia Criser 15 Gary Hileman 17 Brenda Broadhead 21 Rita Hoffmans 21 Carolyn Valerius 22 Jeff Dewey 24 Carol Diaz 26 Joyce Dudeck 27 John Masters 28 Dean Goodman 28 Charlie Guinty 29 Norma Agard For Sale
1931 Town Sedan Deluxe Recent restoration by Bob Phye. $16500 Greg Bogue Cell phone (………. ) Leave a message and he will return your call.
Update - Earlene Foote
Earlene Foote has an ap-pointment to have a knee re-placement on April 5th. In the meantime her knee totally gave out, so she was admitted to Avita Health & Rehab At Reeds Cove, where she has proper assistance during the wait. The address is 2114 N 127St E. Wichita 67228.
April 2013
Ruth Goodman Sue Johnson Carol Allen JoAnn Bruce Vicki Hildibrand
May 2013
Janice Wilson Norma Agard Lavonne McLaughlin Orpha Eyres Kathy Arnold
June 2013
Kay Lumbert Linda Lumbert Bev Grant Nor Masters Jane McLaughlin
Refreshments
ANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTS
Sympathy
Prayers of sympathy for Steve & Linda Boivin in observance of the death of his mother.
———- Prayers of sympathy for Roger & Bonita Graham at the observance of the death of Bonita's brother Max who lived in Sun City West, AZ.
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Card Shower
Many of you know our mother, Dorothy (Dot) Tuttle, as she has attended many club activi-ties. She will be celebrating her 95th Birthday on March 26 and we would like to have a card shower for her. Please indicate on the card that you are with the Wichita A’s. Dorothy Tuttle ……….. ………... Thank you, Brenda & Jim Broadhead
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PAST ACVITIES AND TOPAST ACVITIES AND TOPAST ACVITIES AND TOURURUR
Bunco After Swap Meet PartyBunco After Swap Meet PartyBunco After Swap Meet Party
The Post Swap Meet Party was held on February 16th at Minisa Park. There were 43 that enjoyed the good food and 32 had a good time playing Bunco. John Stone was the high winner for the men and Charlie Guinty had the low score. They each won a gift card for Harbor Freight. Lenette Kottas was the high winner for the women and Judy Hill had the low score. They each re-ceived a gift card for Bath & Body Works. Linda & Richard Kibbe Brenda & Jim Broadhead
Tom Ruggles and Roger Graham
Gilbert Adams looking forward to playing Bunco. Jeannie Cole, Ruth Anne Praeger & June Hall
Bonita Graham, Donna Hileman, Judy Hill and Lylia Clark fixing their plate.
After they finish their desert they will play Bunco.
THIS 'N THATTHIS 'N THATTHIS 'N THAT
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A’s in the Wild Update On Wednesday, after a fun day at the zoo, we will have the Hubley Der-by race. This event will be held at the hotel. The Heart of America Model A Ford Club has agreed to bring their track and officiate the race. Since several people have asked about the Hubley rules, I’ll go over some of them in this article, so everyone can start building their cars to the correct specifications. We will be following the rules as outlined on the MAFCA website with a slight change to the classes. We will have two classes for both speed and People’s Choice: Youth, ages 3-17 (child should have helped build the car) and Adult, ages 18 and over.
The cars must be metal 1:20 scale models made by Hubley, Gabriel, or Scale Model. Any of the seven Model “A” body styles may be used: Sedan, Station Wagon, Coupe, Roadster, Roadster Pickup, Victoria, and Phaeton.
Cars must be stock including the original tires, wheels, and axle screws. No modifications allowed. Steer-ing may be secured or loose at maker’s choice.
Weight of each car can be no more than 1 pound, 5 ounces (station wagon weight). A small amount of leeway will be allowed due to the differences of scales. Weights added to lighter cars must be secured, not loose in the car.
A dry lubricant (graphite for example) is allowed at owner’s choice. After the cars are checked in, all handling and racing of the cars is done by race personnel. Cars from each class will be pitted against each other in random order to determine 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Trophies will be awarded to the top three places for speed in both classes and for People’s Choice. So, start building your car, or tune up the one you already have, and let’s have a great race! Claudia Ellerman
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Meet Headquarters
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel
Wichita Airport 2098 Airport Road
Wichita, KS
Room Rate: $109 + tax
Tel: 1-316-945-5272
"A's" IN THE WILD 2013 REGIONAL MEET
HOSTED BY Wichita A's Model A Ford Club
June 16-21, 2013
Registration #
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PLEASE PRINT NAME: _____________________________________________________________
SPOUSE:____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________
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CITY/STATE/ZIP: ___________________________________________________
PHONE DAY: ( )___________________________
PHONE EVENING: ( )___________________________
ELL PHONE: ( ) ___________________________
Do you want your cell phone listed in the regional directory? Yes:____ No: ____
E-MAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________________
Name & Age of Children and/or Name of Additional Adults Attending
NAME: _________________________________ AGE: ______ OR ADULT ___
NAME: _________________________________ AGE: ______ OR ADULT ___
Will you be bringing your Model A to the meet? Yes: ______ No: ______
Year and Body Style:____________________________________________
Year and Body Style: ____________________________________________
Will you require trailer space? Yes: _____ No: _____ Overall Length: _________
I hereby release and hold harmless the Wichita A's Model A Ford Club, all participating organizations, and all members from any and all liabilities due to my attendance and participation in the 2013 Regional Meet. Submittal of the registration form, signed or unsigned, constitutes acceptance of this release. I further affirm that I carry liability insurance on all vehicles driven during the meet. Signature: ______________________________________________
Date: _____________________
To participate in any event, you must be registered.
Questions: email: [email protected]
or call: …………..
Make checks payable to:
Wichita A's Mail to: Wichita A's
c/o Linda Kibbe 2967 Wedgewood Dr.
Wichita, KS 67204-5030
OFFICE USE ONLY
Check No: _______________
Check Amt: _____________
Date Rec'd: ______________
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to shipping requirements our club has to turn in merchandise orders no later than April 15, 2013. Please order early if you want to purchase any merchandise.
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Partial refunds honored after May 10, 2013 until June 9, 2013
Event Time Cost Quantity Amount
Registration per family before May 1, 2013 $60.00
Late Registration per family after May 1, 2013 $80.00
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Registration/Information 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday, June 17, 2013
Registration/Information 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Self Guided Tours 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Welcome Party - Ice Cream Social 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM $5.00
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Registration/Information 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Kansas Aviation Museum 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Adults $8.00
Adults 65 years or older $7.00
Children (4-12) $6.00
Children 3 & under Free
Breakfast at Museum - "Chris Cakes" 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM $5.50
Ladies Luncheon 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM $25.00
Youth Luncheon & Activities 11:45 - 1:30 PM $5.00
Men's Luncheon 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM $22.00
Men's Seminar # 1 Speedometers - Chris Cushman 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM $5.00
Seminar # 2 "Birds of Prey" by Ken Lockwood
Men, Women & Children are welcome to this seminar 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM $5.00
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
"Admission Free to Sedgwick County Zoo Members"
Zoo and Lunch 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Admission - Adult $10.50
Admission - 62 years or older $9.50
Admission Child 3-11 years $8.50
Admission - Child 2 and under & Zoo Members Free
Lunch - Hamburgers - Hot Dogs plus sides
12 years and up $8.50
Children 3-11 years $6.50
Children 2 & under Free
Hubley Derby Check-in & Race 5:30 PM - Finish
Per Car Entry Fee $5.00
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Grand Tour to Tall Grass Prairie
National Preserve & Lunch 8:00 AM - All Day $12.00
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Please note: Due to shipping requirements we have to place all merchandise orders by April 15, 2013.
ITEM SM M
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XXL
XXXL
TOTAL QTY
COST EACH
TOTAL COST
COST
Red Polo Shirt Men "Add $2 for 2xl"
$24
Green Polo Shirt Men Lt. "Add $2 for 2xl"
$24
Red Polo Shirt Women "Add $2 for 2xl"
$24
Green Polo Shirt Women "Add $2 for 2xl"
$24
T-Shirt (all are red color) "Add $4 for 2xl & 3xl"
$10
Sweatshirt (all are red color) "Add $3 for 2xl; $4 for 3xl"
$18
Caps (all are red color) $10
Friday, June 21, 2013 Time Cost Quantity Amount
Breakfast "Chris Cakes" 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM $5.50
Car Games 8:30 AM - finish $5.00
Youth Banquet & Activity 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM $5.00
Banquet & Cash Bar
Doors Open 6:00 PM
Banquet 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Meal Choice:
London Broil $30.00
Salmon $30.00
Chicken $30.00
Sub Total Above
Sub Total from Page 2
Sub Total Merchandise Ordered
Grand Total All Pages
Red T-Shirt Green Polo Shirt Hat
Total sum of merchandise ordered Enter this amount above in the Sub Total Merchandise Ordered .
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SPECIAL INTEREST SPECIAL INTEREST SPECIAL INTEREST
DON ARNOLD’S TOWN SEDAN In 1994 Don Arnold bought a ’30 Murray Body, Town Sedan from Gene Bosserman. The Model A was in running condition but was otherwise in bad condition. The chassis was worn out, awful upholstery, rusty ap-pearance and the fenders were beat up to say the least. Don took on the challenge and finished restoring it in just a year. In the process he decided to paint the car green. He added wheel wells to the fenders and had all six wheels blasted, primed and painted green. For un-known reasons by the time it went to the paint shop he decided to paint the car maroon. The wheels obviously didn’t match the body but he decided to leave it that way. Since the car was restored in ‘95 Don & Kat have driven it on several club tours, mostly in the state of Kansas, maybe to Oklahoma once. Fast forward to 2012 and Don went over to
Bossermans’ house for the sale they were having prior to moving into an assisted living facilities. Gene gave Don a 311 page catalog from Mac’s Antique Auto Parts, of Lockport New York. Several months went by and Don casually picked up the Mac’s catalog and was thumbing through it. In the upholstery section the picture of a 30 Town Sedan caught his attention. This wasn’t just any 30 Town Sedan. THIS WAS AN ACTUAL PICTURE OF DON’S CAR. It had maroon paint, green wheels, Wichita Air Capital, medallion on the headlight bar. Chevy horn, wiper motor upside down, windshield stick-er and if you look close you can see the flower vases in-side. How did Mac’s, in New York, get a picture of Don’s car?? Don doesn’t have the slightest idea and he has never purchased any parts from Mac. RG
This Model A Ford pocket price list was recently dis-covered by Dennis Anderson at a Wichita Estate sale.
1930 Town Sedan after finish of restoration in 1995
Picture of Don's Sedan as found on page 235 of Mac's Catalog in 2012.
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The Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club encourages members to join both National MARC and
MAFCA Clubs.
MAFCA MARC 250 S. Cypress St. 6721 Merriman La Habra, CA 90631 - 5515 Garden City, MI 48315 U.S. Membership Cost: $40 U.S. Membership Cost: $38
Hand Tailored! Pickwick stylists designed this Hand Tailored group of deluxe braces especially for that type of man who is usually described as “smartly conservative.” There is a subtle touch of dis-tinction in the absence of the usual leather trim-mings which are replaced by hand tailored tabs and cross pieces of the same material as the webbing. Six different designs in various color combinations with braided ends to match. Priced $2.50 the pair at all good harberdashers. Pickwick garters and Suspenders are made by America’s oldest and largest manufacturer of elastic webbing products and sold by the better men’s shops everywhere. If you like individual styling in your dress accessories, ask specifical-ly for Pickwick suspenders and garters! The Russell Manufacturing Co. 349 Broadway N.Y.C. (Mills: Middletown, Conn.)
The Russell Manufacturing Co. ad Copied from Collier’s, November 16, 1929 issue.
National model a clubs
ERA FASHIONS
Pickwick Garters and Suspenders
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April 11-14, 2013…...……. MARC Membership Meet……………………………….. ….…....…....……...Charlotte, NC
May 5-10, 2013…………... MAFCA National Tour………………………………….. ……………..Blue Ridge Parkway
June 5-9, 2013……………. Texas Tour………………………………………………. ...………………Round Rock, TX
June 17-21, 2013….....…… Wichita A's Regional Meet………....……….…………... ……..….....…..……..Wichita, KS
June 24-28, 2013……...….. MARC National Meet………..………..…………………. ……..………...…..Lexington, KY
April 3-6, 2014…………… MARC Membership Meet……………………………….. ……………………St. Louis, MO
June 9-12, 2014………….. Tulsa Model A Club Regional Meet………..…………... ….……………..……...Tulsa, OK
June 21-27, 2014…………. MARC National Meet…………………………………….. ………………….French Lick, IN
July 14-18, 2014……...….. MAFCA National Convention…..……………………….. …….………..…....Puyallup, WA
April 9-12, 2015…………. MARC Membership Meet………………………………. …………………………Joliet, IL
June 8-12, 2015……..…… Northwest Regional Meet………………………………... …………………..St. Joseph, MO
June 19-24, 2016…………. MAFCA National Convention……………………………. ……….…………...Loveland, CO
2012 2012 2012 --- 2014 FUTURE R2014 FUTURE R2014 FUTURE REGIONAL & NATIONAL MODEL A MEETSEGIONAL & NATIONAL MODEL A MEETSEGIONAL & NATIONAL MODEL A MEETS
LOCAL AND NATIONAL CLOCAL AND NATIONAL CLOCAL AND NATIONAL CALENDARSALENDARSALENDARS
March 21-22………….. Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet………………………………………. ....………Chickasha, OK
April 13-14…………… Ararat Shrine's Swap Meet…………………………………………... …..…Lee's Summit, MO
April 25-28…………… Pate Swap Meet………………………………………………………. …..….….Fort Worth, TX
May 9-13………….….. Chickasha Spring Swap Meet………………………………………... ………....Chickasha, OK
June 11-15……………. Petit Jean Swap Meet………………………………………………... …………..Petit Jean, AR
June 22-23……………. Swap Meet Fremont………………………………………………….. ……………Fremont, NE
July 11-14…………….. Iola Old Car Show & Swap Meet…………………………………….. ………………...Iola, WI
August 16-18…………. Springfield, MO Swap Meet………………………………………….. ………..Springfield, MO
September 13-15……… Southwest Swap Meet, Wise County Sherriff's Posse Rodeo Grounds …………….Decatur, TX
October 9-12…………. Hershey Region AACA Swap Meet…………………………………... …………….Hershey, PA
February 7-8, 2014…… Sunflower Swap Meet, Kansas Pavilions……………………………... …...……….Wichita, KS
2013 SWAP MEET SCHED2013 SWAP MEET SCHED2013 SWAP MEET SCHEDULEULEULE
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PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERSPLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERSPLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS
Wichita A's Club Meeting Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th. N
Meeting Starts 7:00 PM
4th Monday of each month No Meeting in December
Tulsa Model A Regional Meet Tulsa, OK
June 9-12, 2014
Northwest Missouri Model A Ford Club Regional Meet
St Joseph, MO June 8-12, 2015
Larry Andra 1566 West Lynn Ave.
Wichita, KS 67212-1862
Buy - Sell - Trade Model A Cars & Parts Only
Cell (316) 619-5196 Phone (316) 943-9845
June 17-21, 2013
Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club P.O. Box 25 Wichita, KS 67201
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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 to members, prospec-tive members and editors of similar publications 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 includes items wanted, items for sale, or items for trade. We in-vite members to submit articles containing technical 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 (new members) and $20.00 (renewals), per year (October to September30). MAFCA dues are $40.00 per year and MARC dues are $38.00 per year. An advertisement in this newsletter is $15.00 per year.
Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club Contacts
President, Chris Cushman
[email protected]……… ..
Vice President, Dennis Ellerman
[email protected]…. ..
Secretary, Dawna Ruggles
[email protected]……… ..
Treasurer, Alan Orr
[email protected]……… ..
Tour Chairman, Don Grabendike
[email protected]…….. ..
Swap Meet Chairman, Tom Ruggles
Swap Meet Secretary, John Stone
[email protected].… ..
Membership, Susan Stone
[email protected]….. ......
Newsletter Editor, Linda Kibbe
[email protected]…………. …….
Webmaster, Darren Schuster [email protected]
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