The Ford Barn

Mike V. Florida · 10-29-2013, 03:52 AM

What does your club do to raise funds?

turnpikecrusier · 10-29-2013, 05:36 AM

sell tickets on a car trailer

Ron/IA · 10-29-2013, 08:21 AM

We hold a swap meet. Been doing it for 30+ years.

P.S. · 10-29-2013, 09:15 AM

Raise the dues (it's a California thing).

txturbo · 10-29-2013, 09:56 AM

We steal a car from another club and auction it off...I mean....we take a car donation from another club for our club auction. If that doesn't work out be have a car show and raffle stuff that is donated by our sponsors.

Charlie Stephens · 10-29-2013, 10:05 AM

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CarlG · 10-29-2013, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P.S.

Raise the dues (it's a California thing).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Stephens

Not yet, but soon, email newsletter instead of mailing it to those that have computers. "A penny saved is a penny earned".

Charlie Stephens

We've done both of these.

Tom Endy · 10-29-2013, 11:35 AM

The Orange County Model A Ford Club (Southern California) hosts an annual Pancake Breakfast in the Spring of each year at Hart Park in the City of Orange. It is the largest gathering of Model A's in the state of California on a single day. Next Spring will be the 53rd event. The club serves between 1200 and 1400 breakfasts that include eggs, sausage, pancakes, orange juice, and coffee all for a nominal fee. Model A's in attendance number around 300, with about 50 other vintage cars present. The highlight of the event is the raffle. It is extensive with many Model A items donated.

The City of Orange is a step back into yesteryear. It has changed little since the turn of the 20th century. Most of the buildings in the downtown area have been turned into antique stores or trendy restaurants. Model A clubs from 500 miles around attend this event. Many staying in town for the week end.

If you are going to be in Southern California next Spring be sure to put it on your calendar.

Tom Endy

Tom Endy · 10-29-2013, 12:20 PM

Hart park in the City of Orange (Southern California).

Tom Endy

brum1 · 10-29-2013, 07:07 PM

Annual Flea market & club auction, 50/50 raffle each mtg

700rpm · 10-29-2013, 08:15 PM

Mike, if you're near a large urban center a swap meet is a good way to go. Charge for parking or admittance (not both), a modest fee for a stall, get a free area if you can, and Bob's your uncle. The Portland Swap Meet started out like this with six local car clubs back in the early '60s. The first meet I went to had about ten vendors and ten attendees. Now it's huge (largest meet on the West Coast) and the six original clubs finance their activities from the revenues. Make sure you incorporate as a non-profit if you do this.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 10-29-2013, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P.S.

Raise the dues (it's a California thing).

NO, My Man, at the regular meetings, we sell tickets for raffle prizes! Never know what treasures will show up on that counter! Bill W.

tbirdtbird · 10-29-2013, 10:30 PM

Tom, that place looks pretty nice !!!!

larrys40 · 10-29-2013, 10:41 PM

Tom,
Now that's a ton of Model A's! It's a long haul for breakfast from Missouri... but that is tempting!
Larry Shepard

msmaron · 10-30-2013, 12:43 PM

30 years now....

Tiny · 10-30-2013, 12:48 PM

A club I was in at one time had their own car show every year for fundraising. We also were paid to be the host club for a big show.

10-29-2013, 03:52 AM	#1
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Fund raisers What does your club do to raise funds? __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

10-29-2013, 05:36 AM	#2
turnpikecrusier Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Roswell NM Posts: 162	Re: Fund raisers sell tickets on a car trailer

10-29-2013, 08:21 AM	#3
Ron/IA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amana IA Posts: 527	Re: Fund raisers We hold a swap meet. Been doing it for 30+ years. __________________ Ron/IA 1929 Fordor Steelback Hawk A Model A Ford Club http://hawkamodelaclub.org/

10-29-2013, 09:15 AM	#4
P.S. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hazzard County Posts: 1,922	Re: Fund raisers Raise the dues (it's a California thing).

10-29-2013, 09:56 AM	#5
txturbo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 111	Re: Fund raisers We steal a car from another club and auction it off...I mean....we take a car donation from another club for our club auction. If that doesn't work out be have a car show and raffle stuff that is donated by our sponsors.

10-29-2013, 10:05 AM	#6
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,305	Re: Fund raisers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Not yet, but soon, email newsletter instead of mailing it to those that have computers. "A penny saved is a penny earned". Charlie Stephens

10-29-2013, 11:35 AM	#8
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,168	Re: Fund raisers The Orange County Model A Ford Club (Southern California) hosts an annual Pancake Breakfast in the Spring of each year at Hart Park in the City of Orange. It is the largest gathering of Model A's in the state of California on a single day. Next Spring will be the 53rd event. The club serves between 1200 and 1400 breakfasts that include eggs, sausage, pancakes, orange juice, and coffee all for a nominal fee. Model A's in attendance number around 300, with about 50 other vintage cars present. The highlight of the event is the raffle. It is extensive with many Model A items donated. The City of Orange is a step back into yesteryear. It has changed little since the turn of the 20th century. Most of the buildings in the downtown area have been turned into antique stores or trendy restaurants. Model A clubs from 500 miles around attend this event. Many staying in town for the week end. If you are going to be in Southern California next Spring be sure to put it on your calendar. Tom Endy

10-29-2013, 07:07 PM	#10
brum1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Villages, Fl Posts: 583	Re: Fund raisers Annual Flea market & club auction, 50/50 raffle each mtg __________________ "no one knows more than everyone"

10-29-2013, 08:15 PM	#11
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 6,039	Re: Fund raisers Mike, if you're near a large urban center a swap meet is a good way to go. Charge for parking or admittance (not both), a modest fee for a stall, get a free area if you can, and Bob's your uncle. The Portland Swap Meet started out like this with six local car clubs back in the early '60s. The first meet I went to had about ten vendors and ten attendees. Now it's huge (largest meet on the West Coast) and the six original clubs finance their activities from the revenues. Make sure you incorporate as a non-profit if you do this. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

10-29-2013, 10:30 PM	#13
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Fund raisers Tom, that place looks pretty nice !!!! __________________ '31 180A

10-29-2013, 10:41 PM	#14
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 2,032	Re: Fund raisers Tom, Now that's a ton of Model A's! It's a long haul for breakfast from Missouri... but that is tempting! Larry Shepard

10-30-2013, 12:48 PM	#16
Tiny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding Cal Posts: 1,388	Re: Fund raisers A club I was in at one time had their own car show every year for fundraising. We also were paid to be the host club for a big show.