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NORTH LAKE A’s
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Coscino’s Italian Grill
M I N U T E S
Officers
President: Philip Piro
1st Vice President: Charles Houidobre
Secretary: Ed Matthew
Treasurer: Keith Flanagan
MAFCA Liaison & Associate Internet Editor/Administrator: Matt Maniscalco
Car Show Event Monitor & Club Internet Editor/Administrator: Charles Houidobre
Phone Committee: Jane and Ad hoc
Sunshine Membership: Chris Matthew
Event Chairperson : Bing Sumrall
Director-at-Large: Dick Schutte
Attendance: 11 members
At 6:35 p.m. Conversations were interrupted by the Secretary Ed Matthew by order of President Philip to call the meeting to order. There was a brief sharing regarding members who were absent followed by the Invocation given by Ed. Larry led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
The Secretary Ed Matthew was instructed to read the September Minutes to the Club. Motion to accept the Minutes as read was made by Charlie, Second by Larry and passed without opposition.
Treasure Keith Flanagan reported there remains funds in the club account.
Director-at-Large report: Dick told the club that New Model A Day patches have come in and are available at $4.00 each. Older patches are also available at $3.00 each. MAFCA day letter was received reminding us that the profits from selling Model A Day patches go to support the National Club’s Youth Scholarship & Restoration Programs of the MAFCA that restores a donated Model A which is later sold. Ranch Day at Lighthouse Ranch for Boys is coming up 24 October from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Loranger, LA 70446. This is one of our Club’s annual charitable events. The MAFCA National Awards Banquet is coming up in Cincinnati, Ohio on 11 & 12 December. Information from the New Orleans A’s and Red Stick Club news letter reports due to a member’s death a Model A is for sale in Baton Rouge asking $16,000.00. Dick has a roster of the Red Stick Club members if anyone in our club would like to contact one of their members. The New Orleans A’s will be participating in the Veterans’ Day Parade on Saturday 7 November. Other events coming up are the Destrehan Plantation event on 14 &15 Nov. (Sat & Sun) and the NORCO Christmas Parade on Sunday 6 December and the Harahan Christmas Parade on Saturday 12 December.
The MAFCA Report by Matt Maniscalco stated he talked to Paulo and the New Orleans A’s were excited that Joel Champagne is going to be available for when the MAFCA Convention will be in New Orleans 21-26 May 2028. Our members were urged to participate helping the New Orleans A’s Club sponsoring that MAFCA Convention. This year’s National Awards Banquet is coming up in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Charlie reported the car show at St. Anthony’s will be 15 November from 11:30-2:30. Charlie has developed a Sunshine page on the Club websites. Charlie requested Jan’s information on the car she has for sale. Dick said he would follow-up. President Phil asked about the phone committee. He was informed Jane has been available when needed. Calls now are only made when there are changes to scheduled events or to share information as most members don’t answer their phone. Charlie sends notices.
The President in Bing’s absence noted the 2 past Model Day events and went into Old Business: Use of club website is intended for computer display and doesn’t show as well on a phone screen. Phil uses Text to notify; and Charlie has it set up to contact members if he has their phone number. T-Shirts have not yet been researched.
New Business: Club Picnic at Fairview State Park Saturday 7 November 10-2. There will be no meeting at this event. The meeting will be at the regularly scheduled time and place on 3 November. A Motion was made by Dick and Second by Ken to have the meeting at the regular monthly meeting time and place. Motion passed, no opposition. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available at the picnic along with dishes and deserts brought by members.
Car Clinic: Stan will host a clinic on Saturday 31 October 10:30 - 2:00+. He has multiple issues available for us to address with different cars.
Ranch Day: 24 October from 10 am -2 pm.
Tech Talk: Model A Day @ St John’s: Kieth, Charlie and Dick attended, Keith brought a friend. The attendance was down from previous years. Zemurray Park in Hammond: Jane, Dick, Matt and Phil attended. George brought a car for sale that was interesting because it had a slant window and a full curved front seat. Several Baton Rouge cars are for sale. There was a discussion regarding posting cars on the club website for sale for non-club members.
Phil talked about how he replaced the pitman ball on his Model A steering. Then he talked about the kind of weld that is best. He found a place in Abita that did the TIG welding and why it is superior to MIG welding: TIG forms a fusion with the first weld.
Dick brought various car vases that were discussed at the last meeting to be seen.
Model A Day patches were paid for and picked up by those who had ordered.
50/50 $30.00 winning number was #927: won by Charlie who donated his winnings back to the club.
Motion to adjourn was made by Larry, Second by Stan and passed without opposition 7:45 p.m.
NORTH LAKE A’s
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Coscino’s Italian Grill
M I N U T E S
Officers
President: Philip Piro
1st Vice President: Charles Houidobre
Secretary: Ed Matthew
Treasurer: Keith Flanagan
MAFCA Liaison & Associate Internet Editor/Administrator: Matt Maniscalco
Car Show Event Monitor & Club Internet Editor/Administrator: Charles Houidobre
Phone Committee: Jane and Ad hoc
Sunshine Membership: Chris Matthew
Event Chairperson : Bing Sumrall
Director-at-Large: Dick Schutte
Attendance: 16 members
Under the direction of President Phil, at 6:30 p.m. the meeting was called to order by Ed Matthew, Secretary. Members were thanked for their presence and the invocation included thanking God for our food and fellowship, as well as prayers for members who are having difficulties. We prayed for our club business to be done decently and in order and thanksgiving for our meeting place. The invocation was followed by all standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the USA led by Dick Schutte.
Secretary’s Report was read after Matt responded to the President’s question if anyone wanted the Internet posting of the Minutes read. Ed Matthew read the Minutes aloud. A Motion was made by Mike Gerhold to accept the Minutes as read which was Second by Matt. The Motion passed without opposition. Thus the Minutes as read are approved.
Treasury Report: Keith stated the transactions and funds in the club account.
Director-at-Large report: Dick started his report when instructed by the President to cover portions of his report later. Which led to the MAFCA report by Matt. Who shared about the MAFCA Board election. He was assisted in the procedure by Dick. Matt said the National Awards Banquette will be 11 September. Keith pointed out the dues notice from MAFCA.
Club Internet Editor/Administrator report: Charlie shared work he’d done on the club website. He had reviewed other club websites and MAFCA rules to guide his actions. He noted the upcoming events on the club calendar and proposed a new club emblem.
Sunshine Membership: in Chris Matthews absence Ed stated that stamps were purchased, Dick updated the roster for her, and cards are being mailed to members.
Event Chairperson: Bing stated that the function at Trey Yuen went well with the 12 that attended. However, no pictures were taken to memorialize the event.
The President then asked Charlie to talk about the changes on the club website regarding a new club emblem. Charlie noted other clubs posted their own logo. He passed around a suggested unique logo he has included on the club webpage. The discussion about this logo led to logos added to the back of club shirts.
Dick explained the options of putting logos on our club shirts, etc. Essentially the options are iron-on print and screen print and the difference in pricing. Dick gave his reasons for choosing the screen print option. The President has several places he would like to check before a decision is made. The club was shown a proposed image. The President stated that this would only be “another choice,” not a replacement for the shirts we are presently wearing. This proposal is a means to promote our Model A Club via a larger clearer emblem of who we are when we are together at club functions. Toni shared how the New Orleans A’s display their club. Using embroidery was discussed and found to have long term issues with ware and increased expense. Ed suggested considering windbreakers with our club logo since a new logo is being considered.
New Business:
Model A Day options were discussed. 1. St. John’s Car Show on 12 September. 2. Three clubs meeting at Zemurray Park in Hammond on 26 September or both.
Monthly social activities were discussed. Then Ken’s car clinic day was summed up by Mike’s statement: WOW! Describing Ken’s set up to restore his Model A. Which also applied to his and his wife’s hospitality. Keith had his A and he gave Ken’s wife a ride.
Car clinic discussion: New Orleans A’s expands with another building of John Trundle. New Model A motors & electronic ignition varieties - benefits and detriments discussed. Matt shared via Text: an instant A.I. Model A emblem image which was well received.
Steve’s retirement was announced by the President. Steve is interested in following his Dad’s (Nick’s) work with the Lions Club. Their annual Car show was discussed and it was decided more investigation is needed to know how our club can be involved. There was no past involvement beyond members of the North Lake A’s helping the Mandeville Lions Club raise money and getting an opportunity for members to show their Model A’s.
50/50 There is $50 in the pot. Winning ticket gets $25. The winning ticket number is: 849 and won by Caroline who donated her winnings back to the club. Keith offered Caroline a Confederate rose clipping in consideration of her donation to the club. Caroline expressed appreciation extended to Chris for the Birthday card she received.
Motion to Adjourn made by Charlie, Second by Stan; passed without opposition.
NORTH LAKE A’s
Tuesday 4 August 2026
Coscino’s Italian Grill
1809 North Causeway Blvd.
Mandeville, LA 70471
M I N U T E S
Officers
President: Philip Piro
1st Vice President: Charles Houidobre
Secretary: Ed Matthew
Treasurer: Keith Flanagan
MAFCA Liaison: Matt Maniscalco
Car Show Event Monitor & Club Internet Editor/Administrator: Charles Houidobre
Phone Committee: Jane and Ad hoc
Sunshine Membership: Chris Matthew
Event Chairperson : Bing Sumrall
Director-at-Large: Dick Schutte
Attendance: 15 members
Under the direction of President Phil, the meeting was called to order by Ed Matthew, Secretary. Members were thanked for their presence and the invocation included thanksgiving as well as prayers for members who are having difficulties. We prayed for our business to be done decently and in order, world conflict resolutions, and thanksgiving for our meeting place. The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the USA led by Keith Flanagan.
By Order of President Phil the Secretary read aloud the last meeting Minutes, 7 July 2026. A Motion to accept the Minutes as read was made by Charlie, Second by both Mike and Ken. The President called for a vote. All were in favor in accepting the Minutes as read by the Secretary.
Treasurer’s Report by Keith Flanagan reflected no expenses this past month.
MAFCA Liaison report by Matt Maniscalco gave us information about the Winnsboro’s Annual Autumn Trail Tour & car show Oct. 22 - 26th in Winnsbroro, Texas.
Event Chair Person Bing Sumrall reported that the Pat’s Rest-a-while luncheon gathering went well. He thanked everyone for their contributions for its success.
Dick, as Facilitator, was called on to report on his visit with John Noggerath, in his new living quarters his health has improved. The President then instructed the membership that the duty of “Facilitator” is the sole providence of the President and suggested that Dick’s title be changed to Director-at-Large per Robert Rules of Order. This was followed by a Motion: Dick upon approval of this Motion will be this Club’s “Director-at-Large.” The Motion was made by Mike Gerhold, Second by Matt and passed without opposition. Then, the President outlined the Director-at-Large’s duties.
Charlie was asked to make a presentation to the Club detailing with visuals: the Club’s web and facebook page presentations and how to access the site. It was noted that the club was formed 32 years ago and was reorganized in 2008 with new Bylaws. In order to conserve data space the club agreed that only the last 3 months of Minutes would be archived. It was decided listed items “for sale” may be listed only by club members. On the Facebook “activity response” request: if a member agrees to attend, the page is set up to add the event in the member’s smart phone calendar and it will give a tone reminder. Charlie requested someone to be familiar enough to back him up if needed.
Ed Matthew reported that several months ago the club decided to make a trip to The Dinner Bell Restaurant in McComb, MS. per Stan Eriksen’s suggestion. It was attended by Dick, Stan, Chris and Ed. It was a worthwhile trip for the experience of eating there and fellowship. However, it was considered, taking the necessary back roads off the interstate would be quite a challenge in a Model A for a one day round trip.
The President addressed the club members to apologize for not being able to carry out his duties as he expected. Due to family medical issues that demanded his immediate attention he had to ask Past President Dick to stand in for him in June and then he wasn’t able to attend the July activity gathering, again: due to family medical issues.
The President called attention to the 2008 reorganizational ByLaws. Phil stated the ByLaws fixed our meeting on the second Tuesday of each month. An amendment was suggested to legally change the meeting day to the first Tuesday of each month. Keith made a Motion: The monthly meeting shall be on the first Tuesday of each month. Ken provided a Second. The Motion was 100 % approved. It was decided that the ByLaws would be posted on a Club Facebook “Members only page.” The President then read the ByLaws so that all were aware of the scope of its contents. This Motion was passed without a 5 day notification waiting period, as the practice was established.
Mechanics Minute presented by President Phil was about flower vases, called a “bud vase,” offered in new Model A’s by Henry Ford. They were made out of silver or glass. The purpose is to combat offensive odors with fresh flowers. Gardenias, Magnolias, and Roses were suggested. Roses, as suggested by Caroline, were the likely flower of choice for fragrance and seasonal availability. Dick noted a number of different styles.
Ken’s invitation to see his Model A restoration project at his home was brought up by Ken. There will be a day and time set this month, after he confers with his wife. The President will inform members via TEXT after Ken confirms the date. Thus ensued a discussion about notifications and responses: Text and email will both be utilized for now, as some members only have TEXT capability.
Bing will seek to set a Sunday 23 August 2 p.m. luncheon activity at Trey Yuen.
50/50 Amount is $40.00, split. Winning ticket #794 is Dick. Donated $20 back to club.
Motion to Adjourn at 8:06 p.m. was made by Charles, Second by Larry & passed.
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