March General Meeting on ZoomDue to the snow forecast this week, we will be cancelling the in person meeting and conduct our March General Meeting on Zoom. Please join us on Friday, March 15 at 7:30 pm by clicking on the link below.
Click here for March General Meeting. Hope to see you there! |
MARCH 20243/7 - Pinochle
3/9 - St. Patrick's Tour 3/13 - Just Lunch Bunch 3/15 - General Meeting Quick Links |
A Quiz, An Irish Pub and some luck
On Saturday, March 9, Jay and Diana Binkley treated the MAFCC to an excellent St. Patrick's Tour. This unconventional tour involved answering a multiple choice quiz about Irish trivia, with each answer determining the driving directions for the tour. Some cars navigated the route with ease, while others took their own routes in search of the right direction.
Upon completing the tour, all 16 Model A Fords reconvened at Clancy's Irish Pub in Arvada for lunch and tour prizes. Special thanks to Jay and Diana Binkley for planning this tour! Thank you to Gary and Sherry Heath for the photos! |
Inaugurating a New Year (and a new board)
On Sunday, February 25, the Model A Ford Club of Colorado kicked-off a new year with our Inaugural Banquet. This banquet serves as an opportunity to welcome the incoming 2024 Board of Directors, celebrate the work and achievements of the outgoing board, share stories of years past, present club awards, and kick-off a new year of exciting tours and events.
Several MAFCC members arrived dressed in Model A era fashion and enjoyed a nice dinner, before recognizing the contributions of the outgoing board, presenting the club's Lillie Fahey participation awards, acknowledging the achievements and hard work of our Model As with milestone awards, and inaugurating the new board.
Several MAFCC members arrived dressed in Model A era fashion and enjoyed a nice dinner, before recognizing the contributions of the outgoing board, presenting the club's Lillie Fahey participation awards, acknowledging the achievements and hard work of our Model As with milestone awards, and inaugurating the new board.
Planning the Perfect Tour
Tours are often the signature event of many Model A Ford Clubs, including MAFCC. Tours can involve driving to a location of interest, participating in driving games (such as scavenger hunts and card games), or multi-day, cross-country excursions.
No matter the scope of the tour, careful logistics and planning are the key ingredients for a successful tour. On February 17, the MAFCC held a tour planning seminar in collaboration with the Northern Colorado Model A Club. MAFCC member Bob Beers shared his insights, tips and recommendations for how to develop a successful tour from the ground up. Thank you Bob Beers for hosting this event! |
Ending 2023 on a high summit
A long-standing MAFCC tradition is to celebrate the end of each year with a drive to the top of Lookout Mountain in Golden. 2023 was no exception. On Saturday, December 30, 22 Model A Fords made the trek from west Lakewood up the steep, twisting road to the top of Lookout Mountain; navigating tight switchbacks while dodging bicyclists also climbing the mountain. Upon reaching the summit, we paused for photos of our cars before carefully making our way back down the mountain for lunch.
Thank you to everyone who made 2023 such a successful year - for great tours, fun events, and even the famous High Country Regional Tour. We're looking forward to 2024! |