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.
Click on PDF to get a printable copy of the club's By-Laws
For an application to join click HERE (Once you have the form open please use the printer icon to print the form in the proper format)
Click HERE to view or print a copy of the most recent Gerties' Gossip The April Gossip was the last full copy until our new Editor/Editors Norm and Jerry take it over in January 2024. In the meantime, Kathy Bergh will be putting out abbreviated versions until the end of 2023. So Novemberr will be the last abbreviated Gossip.
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
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VICE PRESIDENT/TOURS: Gary Bontrager garyandcheri@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Rick Wendt
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TREASURER: Janet Gundlach
janet.gundlach@outlook.com
CHAPTER REP: Norm Brocard
SWAP MEET Chairman: Mike Thoe (206)300-3708
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
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EDITORS: Norm Brocard
Jerry Fulwider
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SUNSHINE: Kathy Sommers (253)891-3073
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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