Going to Puyallup for MAFCA Meet...

[Paul]

What happens at these events? Are there vendors or a swap meet? I assume there is a gathering at the fairgrounds and some driving around?

[1930artdeco]

I am going up with the Diablo A's from the bay area and the last I heard the itinerary is leave on the 9th (Wednesday), spend the night in Eureka/crescent city. Go upto 99 and then drop into Medford, OR and shoot up I-5 to Portland and spend the night. Next day into Puyallup. I missed the last meeting so I could be off a day or sleeping location.

Paul, there is a really good write up as to the events at the National on the MAFCA website. There is a link that will take you to the host club's site. But the short of it is: seminars to help keep the cars up, fashions, tours, car games, FOOD, sight seeing and generally lots of fun meeting new people.

Mike

[Paul]

thanks Mike,
I did find the MAFCA website, sounds interesting

Puyallup is my home town, so I'm sure to be there.. here

[1930artdeco]

Good! I will be in my car (avatar) so I hope to meet up with other Barners there.

Mike

[kressej]

Pluck-Two of us driving As form La Grande. Driving Sat to Yakima, then 410 over the pass to Enumclaw-Buckley, then Puyallup. When you going?

[kressej]

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Two As, we are driving from La Grande to Hermiston, overnight in Yakima on Sat. Sun we will go 410 over the pass to Enumclaw. Which way you headed and when?

[160B]

Go to this thread and send a PM with the requested info to get your Ford Barn name tag for the Gallup to Puyallup.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=141347

[Steve Plucker]

Originally Posted by kressej

Two As, we are driving from La Grande to Hermiston, overnight in Yakima on Sat. Sun we will go 410 over the pass to Enumclaw. Which way you headed and when?

We are leaving EARLY Sunday morning...taking I90 over Snoqualimi (sp) Pass then south to Puyallup.

Pluck

[jr-41ford]

I guess I should ask this question before I go.

Is a MAFCA membership required to attend this regional meet?

[160B]

Originally Posted by jr-41ford

I guess I should ask this question before I go.

Is a MAFCA membership required to attend this regional meet?

This is a MAFCA National Convention and yes MAFCA membership is required basically for insurance and liability issues.

Early bird newsletters and Registration forms are at the below site. Hope to see you there!!

http://www.2014mafcanational.org/

[Pete]

Originally Posted by 160B

This is a MAFCA National Convention and yes MAFCA membership is required basically for insurance and liability issues.

Early bird newsletters and Registration forms are at the below site. Hope to see you there!!

http://www.2014mafcanational.org/

Does that mean the general public is barred from the fairgrounds that week?

[pat in Santa Cruz]

I'm leaving the 9th, driving the Slant up the coast from Santa Cruz to Anacortes, then down to Puyallup along the inland waterway. Now that I see Ben is bringing the Martin Parry, I'm tempted to drive my Raulang 150B, but frankly, woodies are not as comfortable as slants, especially for a trip that long. Same goes for my pickup. I first saw my (then future) slant at the 2004 national in Portland, so this will sort of be our 10th anniversary. I'm looking forward to meeting old friends and many barners.

[Marco Tahtaras]

Originally Posted by jr-41ford

I guess I should ask this question before I go.

Is a MAFCA membership required to attend this regional meet?

The REAL answer is that much of the meet involves visiting around the hotel parking lots and visiting with those doing the same, and of course anyone off the street can wonder through the hotels during the hours that the hotels have unlocked exterior doors. I've done just that back when I had to function on the tight budget.

To actually enter any ticketed events you must register for the meet and that also requires club membership which can be added on the registration form.

Pete asked a good question however. Most national meets revolve around a host hotel. This is one of the few ever that will have many of the activities at a separate property. It would be good to know whether there will be a total lockout of non registrants from the fairgrounds.

[jr-41ford]

Since I am no longer a member of MAFCA, I will not be attending, but will go to Bremerton and take a ferry over to Victoria Island and spend a few days there.

I joined MAFCA several years ago, when I joined the local Model A club. The first year, I joined when they were allowing new members to join for free.

When I renewed my second year membership, I had moved and did a change of address. It appears someone had transposed my information and no matter how much MAFCA tried to correct the situation, my membership continued to have problems.

Third year, still had problems, MAFCA continued to try and fix the problems with no luck. After that, I never renewed.

I will try again in 2015, applying for a new membership using my nick name, which is what MAFCA suggested back then.

I will attend next years regional meet in Walla Walla, which is only 45 miles from my home. I will also register early. The trip to attend the regional meet in Puyallup was a last minute deal.

You all have a great time.

JR

[Pete]

Originally Posted by marco tahtaras

pete asked a good question however. Most national meets revolve around a host hotel. This is one of the few ever that will have many of the activities at a separate property. It would be good to know whether there will be a total lockout of non registrants from the fairgrounds.

Still no answer on that.

[160B]

Originally Posted by Pete

Does that mean the general public is barred from the fairgrounds that week?

Originally Posted by Marco Tahtaras

Pete asked a good question however. Most national meets revolve around a host hotel. This is one of the few ever that will have many of the activities at a separate property. It would be good to know whether there will be a total lockout of non registrants from the fairgrounds.

Originally Posted by Pete

Still no answer on that.

The fairgrounds is not open to the general public, sorry but there are other venues going on. We are assigned the green gate for access and the fairgrounds staff requires us to control access to our registered participants.

There are several hotels near the Fairgrounds that would provide the opportunity for visiting around hotel parking lots.

[jerry of whidbey]

I will be their with my trusty old tow truck along with several Whidbey Island members

[Pete]

Originally Posted by 160B

The fairgrounds is not open to the general public, sorry but there are other venues going on. We are assigned the green gate for access and the fairgrounds staff requires us to control access to our registered participants.

There are several hotels near the Fairgrounds that would provide the opportunity for visiting around hotel parking lots.

Ok, no sweat.
People will just have to come out here to find out how I salvage stock cams with worn out journals. (Much cheaper than a new cam)
I can also be reached sometimes (2 days a week) at my in town "office" at the first table to the right of the fireplace at the Poodle Dog bar (Pup Room) in Fife. Hours, 1130 - 1400. Look for the hat.

[kressej]

Heading from La Grande with my pal Mike in his 29 coupe and I'm taking my Vicky. We will overnight Sat in Yakima, then take 410 over the hill to Enumclaw, Orting and Puyallup. We are looking forward to meeting you!!!