10 January 2013

                                                             Rio Grande Valley A’s
      A small group of Model A enthusiasts, us have been meeting at “Martha’s Restaurant” in Donna, Texas for the past couple of months, with the aim of starting a Model A club here in the Rio Grande Valley.  However, after discussions with Tim Johnstone and Carl Lueg, it was decided to assume the “Rio Grande Valley A’s”, a club that has been relatively inactive for the past few years. 

    

      Early efforts on behalf of the club include listing the club on the RGV Old Cars web site (www.rgvoldcars.com), and reinstating the club with the “Model A Ford Club of America” (http://www.mafca.com). I am happy to say, Tim Johnstone has agreed to remain with the club as Treasurer. 

    

     The Club has been meeting on the Third Thursday of the Month at 4:00PM at Martha’s. I understand that it seems early for Dinner, but those that have been driving Model A’s to dinner (Ron Winchell & I) like to be home by dark, if possible.   It was also decided that for now, dues would be unnecessary so, newsletters like this one will be sparse.  A “group” “RGVAs” has been established, for the club. The group program will automatically send reminders of club meetings, announcements, and events that may be of interest. It is suggested that everyone should join “Yahoo Groups” (www.groups@yahoo.com) and supply the club with their E-mail address as soon as possible.  If additional information on any of the web sites listed above, give me a call and I will gladly help you get setup. 

 

     Events so far of note will be the following:
 
       January 17th Rio Grande Valley A’s club meeting at Martha’s in Donna.
       January 21st Pre Registration for the Mission Car Show
       January 25th – 27th McAllen International Car Fest @ Convention Center
       February 23rd Mission Car Show at the Mission Sports Park@Sharyland Plantation
       March 15th Poor Boy Tour at Giddings Texas.  Should be over a 100 Model  A’s present.

 

Those of you that were/are members of the Rio Grande Valley A’s are, of course, invited to Dinner at Martha’s on the 17th.  Spouses and significant others are of course invited. 

I can be contacted at any time.
Gary Danford
337 Diana Drive
Alamo, Texas 78516
816-258-2300
wi0v@yahoo.com