CRANKIN A’S MODEL A RESTORERS CLUB, INC.
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 31, 2026
The October Meeting of the Crankin A’s Model A Restorers Club, Inc. was opened by President, Bruce Hawley, at 10:05 AM on October 31, 2026, at the Pioneer Art Settlement,176 Lightfoot Lane, Barberville, FL 32105. There were 24 Members present.
After three corrections to dates in October Minutes (10/8 for Club Dinner; 10/17 for Holly Hill Car Show; and 10/22 for Pork Pull) it was requested that the minutes of the last meeting be accepted as reported on our Web Site; crankinasfl.com. A motion was made and accepted.
Our Treasure, Ed Hart, reported that while he was gone this summer, he remained in the Spirit (Kim Ziffra) who worked well with him remotely and did an excellent job balancing to the penny. He proposed that starting this year, instead of each member filling out an application for Membership with all up to date information on it, we send him a check in the amount of $70.00 ($50 for MARC and $20 for the Crankin A’s) along with your Account No. and any changes from current information. He asked all to be prompt in sending in 2027’s fees so that he will submit one check to MARC by December 20, 2026. He gave a full report on our Treasury Funds, and it will be available upon request.
Sunshine Report: Karen Widajewski reported sending Get Well cards to Herman Wedemire, two occasions and to Rocky Halter.
Henry Ford Report by Cleo Banfi: Henry was not an immediate business success. His first Detroit Co. went under. He was fired by his investors on his second attempt, who brought in Henry Leland who came up with his own design renamed Cadillac – meaning that Ford’s early failure directly rebirthed his future luxury rival. Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903.
Project Car Report: A little work is being done on it, but Bruce Thanked all who did pitch in and cleaned up the Garage including Jan Shepler for thorough job in kitchen area.Pioneer Art Settlement Report: Bruce promises that one day the flush toilet bathrooms will be done and opened for the public.
OLD BUSINESS:
November Fall Festival/50th Anniversary/ Model A Days – Friday starting at Noon with a Potluck lunch 12-3, bring dish to pass followed by Social Afternoon to Meet & Greet any visiting Clubs that attend.
Tour to DeLeon Springs given by Park employees.
Dinner to be determined with quests staying at Comfort Inn in DeLand.
Saturday starting after 8:00 AM with manning gates and entry table, parking cars, etc. setting up. We are in charge of Crossing Guard Duty at Lemmon Road Gate for Band members different times during day.
All Hands-on deck – volunteers needed by Settlement all over.
Dennis Dunn will choose three trophy winners (could use help with selecting).
Sunday manning gates plus several Model A’s need to be parked for show.
Marina Coidakis reported that she has sold 26 tickets so far for our Christmas Dinner/Party on December 11, 2026, and that they are available at Garage on Tuesday.
NEW AND CONTINUING BUSINESS:
Planning for Swap Meet to be held April 16-17 at Herman’s Garage. Details will follow, but it is a chance to clean out your garage. It will be announced in two issues of each upcoming MARC and MAFCA magazines, flyers at the Car Show, etc.
UPCOMING EVENTS - PLEASE NOTE THAT UPCOMIING EVENT DETAILS ARE/WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE WEB SITE IN THE CALENDAR AND BY CLICKING ON “EVENTS.”
November 6-8, 9AM – 4PM – Annual Model A Days and Car show in conjunction with the Pioneer Settlements Fall Jamboree/50th Anniversary
Tuesday, November 10, 9 AM – Ladies Day – Breakfast at Garage
November 11 – Veterans Day Parade in Bunnell – 9AM
November 12 – Thursday, Monthly Crankin A’s Dinner, 5 PM Lake Beresford Yacht Club, 1l961 Hontoon Road, DeLand, FL 32720
November 14, Veterans Day Parade in DeLand – 9AM meeting across from Cook’s Restaurant - Brian’s Bar BQ for lunch, 795 N Spring Garden Blvd., DeLand
November 15 – Sunday Car Show at Destination Daytona 12 – 4 PM Meet at Beaver Bar in Ormond on US1 for buffet breakfast 10AM
November 21, Saturday – Gudren Benson Celebration of Life, at the Settlement Church across from Garage. 10AM
November 27, Friday – Ormond Beach Gaslight Parade – meet East end of Granada Bridge – get in line early – starts 7 PM
November 28, Saturday 8 – 3PM – Vintage Car Show – pre-registration is required.
December 3, 7:30 PM Athens Theater “Christmas Story” Show – See Kevin Duffy for tickets
December 5, Saturday 10 AM – Nov/Dec. Monthly Meeting – lunch Crescent City, Lockside Restaurant (across from old Winn Dixie) 1124 N Summit St.
December 11, Friday 5 PM Annual Christmas Dinner/Party, Palmetto Club, Daytona Beach
December 12, Saturday = Night Parade – Deltona Sounds of the Season Holiday Parade – Deltona Lakes Elementary School
IMPORTANT INFORMATION IS COMMUNICATED TO THE MEMBERSHIP VIA EMAIL – PLEASE CHECK AND OPEN YOUR CLUB EMAIL TO STAY INFORMED!
Lunch at Castaway, 23525 FL 40 W, Astor, Fl 32102
Meeting Adjourned at 11:08. 50/50 won by Larry Antonelli.
Respectfully Submitted:Elaine B, Lowe, Secretary