The latest news from the MAFCA President
The Southwest Model A’s, the hosts of the cancelled 2024 MAFCA National Convention in Ruidoso New Mexico, have exciting news! When the Convention was cancelled due to the fires and floods that devastated the region, the Southwest Model A’s were left with the donated items to the pick-a-prize room that were to be a fundraiser […]
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August 2024 President’s Message Natural disasters have been front and center in my windshield these past two months. First, my hometown, Houston, just endured hurricane Beryl and I’m happy to report that all my Model A friends and colleagues are doing well. Fortunately, Beryl was “only” a category one. Even at this low level though,
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2024 MAFCA National Convention Registration Refund Information Our host chapter, the Southwest Model A’s, along with MAFCA, have been forced to cancel the 2024 National Convention due to the natural disasters that have devastated the Ruidoso community. Both organizations have committed to refunding fees paid by attendees to the Southwest Model A’s if requested.
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June 18, 2024 MAFCA Special Announcement Due to the wildfires in and around Ruidoso, N.M., the MAFCA 2024 National Convention being hosted by the Southwest “A”ventures SIG has been cancelled. The Convention Committee and MAFCA Board of Directors are working together to resolve all outstanding issues. Please be patient and as information becomes available
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I just completed a 3,500-mile round trip adventure in my 1930 Sedan Delivery. I traveled from Texas through Louisianna, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virgina and back again in just 14 days. I are proud to report that car made the trip without a single issue, no accidents were incurred, and I
As the first models of the venerable Model A approach 100 years since their introduction, I feel that the Model A Ford relevance to the collector car hobby is as strong as ever. True, we are gradually losing the generation that drove these cars on their first date, commuting to high school and/or college or
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For those that subscribe to the Flying Quail newsletter, I’m sure you’ve noticed the revised look and enhanced content. The new Flying Quail appearance is vibrant and refreshing. I would like to especially thank Will Langford, Chapter Coordinator Director and Gary Price, Secretary for their efforts to renew and revitalize the publication. I would also like to
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I don’t know about you but time sure seems to slip by faster as I get older. I remember how time seemed to drag by when I was younger. Day to day activities seemed to move along at a snail’s pace. I’ve finally reached the age where I have trouble keeping up with the world
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A couple of months into the new year and I hope you haven’t broken all your new year resolutions. I hope you are still getting that “little bit of exercise” each day, eating wiser and healthier and haven’t slipped back into that bad habit you swore to yourself to stop. Staying true to the course
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As it turns out I was one-month premature last month stating that article was my last as 2023 President. As it turns out I also write one for December. It has been a fun year serving as MAFCA National President. MAFCA is a large club with many moving pieces but thanks to a dedicated
