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Leathernek · 05-18-2011, 08:28 PM

Hey guys,
We will be holding our first meeting for a brand new Model A Club in Northwest Georgia this Saturday May 21st in Rome, Georgia. If you live in the area (or are close) and are interested, shoot me a PM for the time and place!

Thanks

48Ratfink · 05-18-2011, 09:07 PM

Come down to Opelika,Theres a car show just off 85!

Steve Plucker · 05-18-2011, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leathernek

Hey guys,
We will be holding our first meeting for a brand new Model A Club in Northwest Georgia this Saturday May 21st in Rome, Georgia. If you live in the area (or are close) and are interested, shoot me a PM for the time and place!

Thanks

Congratulations!

Is this a MARC or MAFCA or a joint (MARC/MAFCA) club?

Pluck

Leathernek · 05-19-2011, 01:19 AM

We're just starting it up but hopefully we'll be affiliated with both!

SANTA Ray · 05-19-2011, 06:15 AM

Are you aware there are already three organized MARC Groups in GA. Southside A's, south metro Atlanta. The Georgia Region, North of Atlanta. The Gold Mine Region, North Georgia.
Is there a need for another club? I suggest you reach out to the existing clubs and get involved. I know all of them and all could use new blood to enhance their organizations.

SANTA Ray · 05-19-2011, 06:18 AM

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Therer are also MAFCA Groups in GA. I am not as familiar with their organizations. The same applies to this as my MARC post above.

Mike V. Florida · 05-19-2011, 07:02 AM

Best of luck with your group!!!!

Leathernek · 05-19-2011, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SANTA Ray

Are you aware there are already three organized MARC Groups in GA. Southside A's, south metro Atlanta. The Georgia Region, North of Atlanta. The Gold Mine Region, North Georgia.
Is there a need for another club? I suggest you reach out to the existing clubs and get involved. I know all of them and all could use new blood to enhance their organizations.

Yes, I am aware of the other clubs, but Georgia is a large state and they are all at least an hour or more away from where I live. With gas prices the way they are, I'm sure there's not many folks out there willing to drive that far for a car club meeting. So, yes I would say that there IS a need for another club in this area. However, I appreciate your suggestion and comments.

Leathernek · 05-19-2011, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Best of luck with your group!!!!

Thank you Sir!

Louis · 05-19-2011, 08:27 AM

I think a new club in that area is a great idea, I for one would like to drive my "A" to some of the meetings with out having to get on the interstate to get to the other clubs. Rome is an easy drive from Marietta with a lot less traffic plus is a pretty drive.

48Ratfink · 05-19-2011, 09:52 AM

Best of luck,, If You were only a little,er,alot closer!!!

HillbillyTim · 05-19-2011, 08:01 PM

I think there is a need for this club.

I hate my drive in Atlanta traffic everyday to work (in a diesel F250 4 dr 4x4 truck I don't feel safe). I sure don't like driving my Model A there. There is no easy way for me to get to those other clubs without fighting the traffic and most of the tours I hear about are going the opposite direction of Atlanta from me. Most people in Atlanta tend to stay in whatever quadrant they live in since everything they need is there.

I don't even like the drive to Mike's anymore since he moved from Dacula.

Rome GA is an easy 45 minute drive for me. I'm in.

Tim

HillbillyTim · 05-21-2011, 04:45 PM

Well, we had our first meeting and those that missed it didn't learn the secret handshake. Future members will have to go through a rigorous initiation of running the gauntlet in their underwear while singing, "Henry's Made A Lady Out Of Lizzie" at the top of their lungs.

Actually, we had a nice lunch and I left there excited about working on my car this evening. I even called another Model A friend on the way home and started spreading the news.

Thanks Josh for getting this thing going.

Tim

Tom in Newnan · 05-21-2011, 05:48 PM

Looks like you are under way. Our club is located on the southside of Atlanta (Southside A's), a Marc affiliate, although many of us belong to MAFCA also. I would be happy to send a copy of our by-laws to use as a guide as you set up the club. We tour with many other local clubs. Once you get established you are welcome to join us.
Tom

jimalabam · 05-21-2011, 06:12 PM

Great to hear of a new club in the Rome area. We of the River Cities Model A Ford Club (MAFCA) will assist you in any way we can, Re. Bi Laws, copies of our newsletter etc. Best of luck and hope to see you new guys soon. Jim Langley aka jim/Alabam I am at [email protected]

Leathernek · 05-21-2011, 08:35 PM

Hey Guys,
Thanks for the support! Jim and Tom, I will definetly be in touch with ya'll for some help, as I am pretty new to this. Well, I just got in from a cruise night here in town, and it was disappointing seeing two Model A Tudors cut up into ratrod pickup trucks

It just shows how much of a need there is for a MARC/MAFCA type club in this town. However, I did make a few contacts for future members by spreading the word about what we're doing. We're very excited to see this thing get off the ground, and can't wait to see what the future holds! Thanks again for the support! And Tim, hilarious post! Can't wait to watch the new members go through initiation and have to run "the gauntlet!" LOL just kidding

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roccaas · 05-22-2011, 06:11 AM

If you ever decide on a long road trip, Savannah would be glad to see you.

SANTA Ray · 05-22-2011, 06:20 AM

Glad your meeting went well. You are on target with cruise nights. When I first took my A out there wern't many showing up. But eventually the started coming out of the woodwork. As Tom stated above the Southside group will help any way we can to get you up and running. I believe you will find MARC more active in the east and MAFCA more active in the west. I have belonged to both but support MARC.

God Luck!!!

Leathernek · 05-22-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by roccaas

If you ever decide on a long road trip, Savannah would be glad to see you.

Thanks, man! I am very familiar with Savannah, I was stationed in Beaufort, SC with the Marines. That would be a good, but long trip! Gotta start gettin' the ol' girl back road ready!

Leathernek · 05-22-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SANTA Ray

Glad your meeting went well. You are on target with cruise nights. When I first took my A out there wern't many showing up. But eventually the started coming out of the woodwork. As Tom stated above the Southside group will help any way we can to get you up and running. I believe you will find MARC more active in the east and MAFCA more active in the west. I have belonged to both but support MARC.

God Luck!!!

Thanks Ray! Yeah, I think if we get out there and show up at a few cruise ins, it will stir some interest and people will start bringing out their cars.

05-18-2011, 08:28 PM	#1
Leathernek Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 178	NW Georgia Model A Club First Meeting Hey guys, We will be holding our first meeting for a brand new Model A Club in Northwest Georgia this Saturday May 21st in Rome, Georgia. If you live in the area (or are close) and are interested, shoot me a PM for the time and place! Thanks

05-18-2011, 09:07 PM	#2
48Ratfink Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Opelika,Al. Posts: 132	Re: NW Georgia Model A Club First Meeting Come down to Opelika,Theres a car show just off 85!

05-19-2011, 01:19 AM	#4
Leathernek Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 178	Re: NW Georgia Model A Club First Meeting We're just starting it up but hopefully we'll be affiliated with both!

05-19-2011, 06:15 AM	#5
SANTA Ray Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Peachtree City, GA Posts: 65	Re: NW Georgia Model A Club First Meeting Are you aware there are already three organized MARC Groups in GA. Southside A's, south metro Atlanta. The Georgia Region, North of Atlanta. The Gold Mine Region, North Georgia. Is there a need for another club? I suggest you reach out to the existing clubs and get involved. I know all of them and all could use new blood to enhance their organizations.

05-19-2011, 06:18 AM	#6
SANTA Ray Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Peachtree City, GA Posts: 65	Re: NW Georgia Model A Club First Meeting Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Therer are also MAFCA Groups in GA. I am not as familiar with their organizations. The same applies to this as my MARC post above.

05-19-2011, 07:02 AM	#7
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: NW Georgia Model A Club First Meeting Best of luck with your group!!!! __________________ 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

05-19-2011, 08:27 AM	#10
Louis Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta GA. Posts: 647	Re: NW Georgia Model A Club First Meeting I think a new club in that area is a great idea, I for one would like to drive my "A" to some of the meetings with out having to get on the interstate to get to the other clubs. Rome is an easy drive from Marietta with a lot less traffic plus is a pretty drive.

05-19-2011, 09:52 AM	#11
48Ratfink Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Opelika,Al. Posts: 132	Re: NW Georgia Model A Club First Meeting Best of luck,, If You were only a little,er,alot closer!!! Last edited by 48Ratfink; 05-19-2011 at 09:53 AM. Reason: computer can't spell!

05-19-2011, 08:01 PM	#12
HillbillyTim Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 88	Re: NW Georgia Model A Club First Meeting I think there is a need for this club. I hate my drive in Atlanta traffic everyday to work (in a diesel F250 4 dr 4x4 truck I don't feel safe). I sure don't like driving my Model A there. There is no easy way for me to get to those other clubs without fighting the traffic and most of the tours I hear about are going the opposite direction of Atlanta from me. Most people in Atlanta tend to stay in whatever quadrant they live in since everything they need is there. I don't even like the drive to Mike's anymore since he moved from Dacula. Rome GA is an easy 45 minute drive for me. I'm in. Tim

05-21-2011, 04:45 PM	#13
HillbillyTim Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 88	Re: NW Georgia Model A Club First Meeting Well, we had our first meeting and those that missed it didn't learn the secret handshake. Future members will have to go through a rigorous initiation of running the gauntlet in their underwear while singing, "Henry's Made A Lady Out Of Lizzie" at the top of their lungs. Actually, we had a nice lunch and I left there excited about working on my car this evening. I even called another Model A friend on the way home and started spreading the news. Thanks Josh for getting this thing going. Tim

05-21-2011, 05:48 PM	#14
Tom in Newnan Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 14	Re: NW Georgia Model A Club First Meeting Looks like you are under way. Our club is located on the southside of Atlanta (Southside A's), a Marc affiliate, although many of us belong to MAFCA also. I would be happy to send a copy of our by-laws to use as a guide as you set up the club. We tour with many other local clubs. Once you get established you are welcome to join us. Tom

05-21-2011, 06:12 PM	#15
jimalabam Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lee County Alabama Posts: 828	Re: NW Georgia Model A Club First Meeting Great to hear of a new club in the Rome area. We of the River Cities Model A Ford Club (MAFCA) will assist you in any way we can, Re. Bi Laws, copies of our newsletter etc. Best of luck and hope to see you new guys soon. Jim Langley aka jim/Alabam I am at [email protected]

05-21-2011, 08:35 PM	#16
Leathernek Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 178	Re: NW Georgia Model A Club First Meeting Hey Guys, Thanks for the support! Jim and Tom, I will definetly be in touch with ya'll for some help, as I am pretty new to this. Well, I just got in from a cruise night here in town, and it was disappointing seeing two Model A Tudors cut up into ratrod pickup trucks It just shows how much of a need there is for a MARC/MAFCA type club in this town. However, I did make a few contacts for future members by spreading the word about what we're doing. We're very excited to see this thing get off the ground, and can't wait to see what the future holds! Thanks again for the support! And Tim, hilarious post! Can't wait to watch the new members go through initiation and have to run "the gauntlet!" LOL just kidding ........

05-22-2011, 06:11 AM	#17
roccaas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,300	Re: NW Georgia Model A Club First Meeting If you ever decide on a long road trip, Savannah would be glad to see you. __________________ 20 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Steve Jobs, and Bob Hope. Now we have no Cash, no Jobs, and no Hope...please don't let Kevin Bacon die!

05-22-2011, 06:20 AM	#18
SANTA Ray Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Peachtree City, GA Posts: 65	Re: NW Georgia Model A Club First Meeting Glad your meeting went well. You are on target with cruise nights. When I first took my A out there wern't many showing up. But eventually the started coming out of the woodwork. As Tom stated above the Southside group will help any way we can to get you up and running. I believe you will find MARC more active in the east and MAFCA more active in the west. I have belonged to both but support MARC. God Luck!!!