Model A Youth Restoration Award
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All MAFCA and MARC members should be aware of the Model A Youth Restoration Award program. It has been around since 1994. The award is presented every two years at either a MAFCA or MARC National convention. In 2008, the award has grown to twelve applicants, each received $975 in parts, gift certificates and cash at the 3rd Joint Meet in Dallas, TX. The next presentation will be at the 2010 MARC National Convention. |
The 2008 award winners were:
Matthew Johnson, Sudbury, MA - Caleb Pinor, Zimmerman, MN - A. J. Townley, Battle Ground, WA - Dakota Parrish, Garden Grove, CA - Frank Vitetta, Pembroke Pines, FL - Chris Mills, Lexington, KY - Aaron Wilson, Crestview, FL - Kyle Fink, Kingwood, TX - Chris West, Nampa, ID.
The repeat winners are: Garret Simms - Golden, TX - Jeff Fink - Kingwood, TX and Scott and James Gulliksen of Carrollton, TX.
This award is sponsored by the following MAFCA/MARC Chapters and Regions:
| Dallas Model A Ford Club | Dallas, TX |
| Victoria A's | Victoria, TX |
| Capitol City A's | Austin, TX |
| Palomar A's | North San Diego County, CA |
| Orange County Model A Ford Club | Santa Ana, CA |
| Piney Wood A's | Houston, TX |
| Minuteman Chapter | Sudbury, MA |
| Modesto A's | Modesto, CA |
| Victoria Association | Frisco, TX |
| Pomona A's | Pomona, CA |
| Santa Anita A's | Arcadia, CA |
The following 12 Model A Ford parts vendors also sponsor this award:
Sacramento Vintage Ford; Danaher Tool Group; Snyder's Antique Auto Parts; Piranio's Antique Auto; Mike's "A" Ford-able Parts; LeBaron Bonney Company; Wallace Wade Specialty Tires; Bratton's Model A Ford Parts; Aries Mufflers and Mitchell Manufacturing; A & L Parts Specialties; Mitchell Manufacturing and Arizona Model A Parts.
MARC, MAFCA and MAFFI also made donations to the award. One-time donations were presented by: Cling's After Market Products, Inc., the Joliet (IL) Region, and the Treasure Valley (Idaho) Chapter. We proudly accept donations in any amount from Chapters/Regions, vendors and individuals.
2008 was the first year that we presented two restorable Model A's to two youths. They are Frank Vitetta of Pembroke Pines, FL and Chris Mills of Lexington, KY. These two young men are typical of the youth that will keep the Model A Hobby going. I am very proud of them and look forward to following them with the restoration of their Victorias.
One of the Victorias was purchased by a donation from Jack and Jane Hamilton of Dallas, TX. For those making donations, please remember that this is an approved IRS charitable educational organization and donations are tax deductible. Sponsorship is open to all MAFCA and MARC chapters/regions and Model A Ford Vendors. Please ask your chapter/region or vendor to consider joining this award.
Qualifications:
| A. This award is open to all sons and daughters, grandsons and granddaughters of members of MAFCA/MARC. The applicant may be a member of either national club on his or her own. |
| B. The applicant shall be between 12 and 21 years of age. |
| C. The applicant must possess and be in the process of restoring a Ford Model A or AA. |
| D. The restoration activity must be directed toward completing a Blue Ribbon/Fine Point or Touring Class Model A Ford. Help can be provided. |
| E. The restoration shall be intended for personal use (not for resale or by contract for another individual). |
| F. Modified or Hot-Rod projects are not eligible for consideration. |
The Grant amount awarded to each applicant is determined by the amount of money in the Restoration Award bank account (divided equally among all the applicants). This includes items donated by the participating Model A Ford vendors.
Any MAFCA/MARC youth restoring a Model A Ford may request an application from:
CHARLIE VIOSCA
11084 WINDJAMMER DR.
FRISCO, TEXAS 75034-9266
Phone: 972-625-2922 or by : e-mail
The application form may also be obtained from the MAFCA Office, or you may download the
2010 application by clicking here.
