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The Model A Ford Club of New Jersey Secretary's Minutes
February 2026
Submitted by David Volosin
The 707th meeting of the MAFCNJ was called to order at 7:30 pm on the 2nd of February by President Scott Allison who opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. There were 24 members present.
Vice President's Report:
Ken Potts reported for Ed Saniewski: Due to deep snow and cabin inaccessibility, the Winter Carnival was postponed. Jim Dunlap will keep an eye on things and revert when this might again be scheduled. The Volosin’s will host our annual Break from Cabin Fever on Saturday, February 28th at Thatcher McGee’s in Denville at 1:30 pm. John Morgan has set the April Poker Run for Sunday, April 19th. Remember the Steve Ryan Trexlertown Swap Meet is Sunday, April 26th. Jim Dulap’s visit to the Boonton Fireman’s Home has been set for Friday, June 12th. The June Vest Pocket Tour to Boothbay, Maine; conducted by Keith Heyman; will run from June 25th through June 30th. Let Keith know that you will be attending as early as possible for hotel arrangements. Gymkhana will be held on Sunday, July 12th.
2nd Vice President's Report:
Ken Potts reported: Parade expectations for 2026 are same as in the past. If anyone has any ideas for additional parades or opportunities to showcase our hobby, please contact Ken.
Secretary’s Report:
David Volosin reported: Minutes from the January meeting #706 were approved without further questions, comments or corrections (M/S/P) as published in the February 2026 newsletter.
Membership:
Linda Gianni reported: Of the 65 members paid in 2025, 19 payments are outstanding for 2026. The first round of reminder letters will be sent this month.
Good & Welfare:
David Volosin reported for Debbie: On behalf of the club, Get Well cards were sent to Marian Acheson & Helen Hunter. A Sympathy card was sent to Marian Acheson.
Newsletter:
Matt Petitjean reported: Work is ongoing for continued improvement of the new “Accelerator” format based on suggestions of the membership, with appreciated assistance from David Andreason and Chris McManemin. We encourage more articles from the membership covering our own club events as well as technical discussion.
National Coordinator:
John Morgan reported: He continues to submit regional interest articles monthly.
New Business:
Member Schuyler Quackenbush commented that he stands in awe as most of the members have operational vehicles to enjoy the tours. As a bit of a novice, he is in the middle of a restoration process, unable to participate until his car is completed. His suggestion was: Is it possible to increase the number of garage clinics or some such hands-on opportunities where questions could not only be answered but the new members could see how some of the finer work is done by the masters?
Next General Meeting: Monday, March 2nd, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - the Wayne PAL building.
Richard Decker and Richard Smith will be providing the cake for this meeting.
Meeting Adjourned: 7:54 PM (M/S/P) so ordered. |
President, Scott Allison
Vice President, Ed Saniewski
A.Vice President, Ken Potts
Secretary, 
Treasurer, 
The Model A Ford Club of New Jersey meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the 
