PO BOX 14

Tacoma, WA  98401

This club is a chapter of the Model "A" Ford Club of America and a Region of the

The Model "A" Restorer's Club.

The club was founded in 1964

Club's Purpose Statement

We are a club to serve as a medium of exchange of ideas, information and parts for admirers of the Model "A" Ford and to aid them in their efforts to restore and preserve the car in its original likeness.

General meetings held every 4th Thursday of the Month.  Puyallup Elks-314 27th St NE, Puyallup 6:30 pm dessert and coffee unless otherwise posted

OUR BOARD

PRESIDENT: John Michaud

duahcimnhoj@yahoo.com

VICE PRESIDENT/TOURS: Gary Bontrager   garyandcheri@gmail.com

SECRETARY: Rick Wendt

robert_wendt@hotmail.com

TREASURER:  Janet Gundlach 

janet.gundlach@outlook.com

CHAPTER REP:  Norm Brocard

SWAP MEET Chairman:  Mike Thoe  (206)300-3708

mthoe@live.com

SWAP MEET REGISTRARS:  Tim & Bonnie Nau (360)863-2877   smidgeon1@comcast.net


TRUSTEE Membership:  Allen Goodwin

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TRUSTEE Historian:  Edd Long

 30modela@gmail.com

TRUSTEE Work Shop:  John Hash

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TRUSTEE Program:  John Reynolds

jgbetf@yahoo.com

EDITORS:  Norm Brocard  

Jerry Fulwider  

rediwolf@comcast.net

SUNSHINE: Kathy Sommers  (253)891-3073

 sommers_1@msn.com

Bonnie Kirmse (360)893-6663

                            

 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Upcoming

Events

***PLEASE CHECK HERE FOR ANY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS OR INCLIMENT WEATHER NOTIFICATIONS***

 CHANGE For General Meeting In Jan on the 25th ***Harvest Buffet 1321 S 38th ST  Tacoma, WA  98409*** - 6:00 pm  We will still be trying this out for a new meeting place.


 

Calendar 


November


16th Member Appreciation Meeting- Puyallup Elks - 314 27th St. N.E., Puyallup -  KFC will be delivering dinner at 6:00 PM. In order to ensure that there is enough food for

everyone, you must RSVP to Ina Armour to be added to the admission list. Call her at

253-227-2328 (leave a message if she does not answer) or email tootscoupe@yahoo.com

RSVP by 2:00 PM Tuesday November 14, so that the correct amount of food can be ordered.

Only those with their names on the RSVP list will be enjoying dinner, but all are welcome

to the meeting. As always, each person in attendance will need to pay $5.00, as that covers

the fee for the room.


December


16th Christmas Party –Puyallup Elks—314 27th St. N.E., Puyallup –1-4pm  We will be having pizza, salads, and desserts. There will be a silent auction, so please consider donating one item per couple only. The cost will be $5.00 per person, payable as you arrive.  

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December will not have an issue of the Gerties' Gossip, but new co-editors Norm Brocard and Jerry Fulwider are already hard at work on the January 2024 issue.

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Pay your $25 membership dues by December 31st

to be included in the 2024 Roster!


2024

January


11th Board Meeting-America’s Car Museum-2709 “D” St/, Tacoma-5:30-7:00 pm

25th General Membership Meeting - CHANGE ***Harvest Buffet 1321 S 38th ST  Tacoma, WA  98409***  The meeting will be from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. The room does not open to us until 5:45. The senior’s dinner is $19.34, non-seniors are $21.49, drinks are another $1.75. (Water is at no cost.) All prices are plus tax. We are getting the meeting room for free with a minimum of 55 paid dinners. All attendees must purchase a meal at the door and tell the cashier that they are attending the Gerties’ Meeting. No one will be admitted without buying a dinner. (Prices subject to change.)


February

 

8th Board Meeting-America’s Car Museum-2709 “D” St/, Tacoma-5:30-7:00 pm

17th-18th 56th Annual Early Bird Swap Meet & Bargain Fair PRESENTED BY SILVER DOLLAR SALES * Saturday 

    8am–5pm; Sunday, 9am–3pm Admission: $10 (Kids under 12 Free) - FREE PARKING

22nd General Membership Meeting - Puyallup Elks - 314 27th St. N.E., Puyallup - 6:30 pm –dessert and coffee


March


14th Board Meeting-America’s Car Museum-2709 “D” St/, Tacoma-5:30-7:00 pm

16th-18th Almost Spring Swap Meet What are you doing to help?



MEN’S WEDNESDAY BREAKFAST

HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING OF THE

MONTH AT COUNTRY ROSE CAFE

15803 PACIFIC AVE. SOUTH 7:30AM

Contact: Earl Hines 253-301-4826

 

GERTIE GALS BREAKFAST

WILL BE HELD ON THE 1ST TUESDAY OF EACH

MONTH AT ELMERS. 8:30 AM

CONTACT: KATHY SOMMERS OR KARIE AUSTIN FOR

DIRECTIONS


ACROSS THE DITCH BREAKFAST

Will be held on the 1st Tuesday of each month

at “That One Place”

1397 Olney Ave SE 

Port Orchard 98366 9:00am All are welcome.

Contact: Bob Campy at (253-370-4062 or

e-mail campyra@yahoo.com) if you plan to attend.

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