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Mid-America AACA

A Chapter of the Lawrence Region

September 2019 Vol. 2 No. 9

The Generator

In this Issue

September Activities—Mark Your Calendars page 2

Purple Peace Foundation Car Show page 3

Garage Tour of Macek’s REO Collection page 4-7

Member Congratulations page 8-9

This & That (Welcome New Members) page 10

Activities—Mid-America and AACA National page 11-13

Classified Ads—rare car for sale page 14

Administrative Information and Forms page 15-18

President’s Message

With the majority of car shows and cruises behind us, there are still many activities to at-

tend. September has even been called "silly season,” as there are so many car shows you

could choose from.

Mid-America has monthly meetings planned for September, October and November with

the Christmas party in December. Each remaining month also has at least one or two ac-

tivities and I hope to see each and every member at these times. You can only enjoy your

membership if you attend and take part in our fellowship and friendship.

Bonnie

Welcome New Members

Gregg & Mary-Sean Ratzloff

Dave Roney & Robin Krieger

Alan South & Georgia Bianchi

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PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS

MID-AMERICA OFFICIAL EVENT

September 8th (Sunday) 1:00 to 4:00

The Wheels & Dreams Car, Truck & Bike Show

Shawnee, Kansas

Attracting over five thousand spectators and 300 cars each year, the 13th Annual Wheels & Dreams Car, Truck &

Bike Show will be hosted at historic Shawnee Town 1929 with fun for the whole family, including live music,

food trucks, vendors, sponsor areas and more!

Show car parking includes many parking spaces amongst the old buildings and on the lanes through the “1929

town.” Join us and take in some of Shawnee's history.

Registration opened for this show on June 1st. Registration forms can be picked up at Shawnee Town's Visitor's

Center located at 11501 W. 57th Street Shawnee, KS 66203 or email Jack Boyle at [email protected]

RSVP: Please email Jack Boyle at [email protected] if you plan on attending.

We will be meeting off site at noon at the Wonderscope parking lot at 5700 King St, Shawnee, KS (57th Street and

King). We will drive in together at about 1:00.

Please note that this is an afternoon show due to contracted church parking requirements. Jack Boyle is the coordi-

nator for this show. [email protected].

Proceeds benefit Shawnee Town 1929 and educational programs.

MID-AMERICA MEMBER MEETINGS

When: September 15th (Sunday) 1:00 pm

Note: meeting is at 1:00 pm. not 2:00 pm

October 20th (Sunday) 2:00 pm

Note: We will be accepting nominations for President and Secretary as

the Vice-President and Treasurer have one more year to serve.

Where: Your Classic Ride

2711 Warwick Trfy.

Kansas City, MO 64108

www.mid-america.com Mid-America AACA “The Fun Club”

mailto:[email protected]

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Purple Peace Foundation for Epilepsy Awareness Car Show

On Sunday, August 4, 2019, several Mid-America AACA members attended the 5th Annual Cruise for

Consciousness benefiting the Purple Peace Foundation for Epilepsy Awareness in Grain Valley, Mo.

This show began five years ago with 72 cars the first year. This year there were 260 cars registered.

There was good food and many giveaways and raffle items, plus a 50/50 pot. The organization has

worked hard to improve the show every year.

Bonnie and Bill won a t-shirt and nut and bolt magnet in the giveaways and won a $20 Arby's gift certifi-

cate in the raffle drawings.

Bob and Darla Lewis won the Purple Peace

Foundation's Purple Reign Award with their

Purple 1946 Ford 2 Door Coupe.

Bill Johnson's 1933 Studebaker

Rockne was picked as one of the top 25

25 cars at the show. He also took

People's Choice of the 260 cars at the

show. WAY TO GO, BILL!!!

Those attending from our club were Bob and Darla Lewis, Jon and Martie Kernodle, Bonnie and Bill

Johnson, Jim Streeby, Jack and Jane King and Jerry and Sharon Cygan.

It was a warm day, but a fun event. We got to see many different cars and visit with a lot of people.



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Our most recent club activity was a rare tour of one of the region's treasure troves of antique automo-

biles.

After an overnight rain threatened to put a damper on the activities, the weather cleared in the morning

and it was a spectacular day for a garage tour. We were lucky enough to get a tour of Vic and Lucille

Macek’s private collection of REO automobiles and trucks. According to Vic he has over 30 antique

cars in his collection and most of them are REOs which makes it arguably the largest REO collection in

the United States.

For those of you that do not know, REO stands for Ransom E.

Olds, this is the same man that founded Oldsmobile Motors in

1897. Then in 1905, after Oldsmobile Motors was sold the Gen-

eral Motors Ransom formed the REO Motor Car Company in

Lansing, Michigan. The car was a successful brand but fell vic-

tim to the great depression. The REO Company remained in

business until 1975 by focusing on trucks and busses.

Vic’s impressive collection is on display in his upstairs garage,

downstairs garage and separate storage building. On display are

REOs ranging from the early 1900s up through the early 30’s .

Included are REO coupes, roadsters, touring cars, pick-up trucks,

heavy trucks, run-abouts and sedans. His collection includes

many REO Speedwagons, which were identified by Vic as any

pick-up truck or light truck manufactured by REO. Some of you may

recall the rock and roll band named REO Speedwagon - how many

of you knew that was a reference to vintage trucks?

Left Vic Macek and Tom Norman


Garage Tour of the Macek’s REO Collection


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The photographs from the garage tour indicate the breadth of Vic’s collection accumulated over his life-

time. Of particular note is Macek’s REO Royale, a full Classic Car. The Royale is credited with being the

link between the boxy late 1920 cars and the streamlined cars of the late 30’s. When it was introduced in

1931 it was widely recognized as the most beautiful car in the world. Think about a 1929 car with its flat

vertical windshield and radiator – then jump ahead to the Lincoln Zephyr, Chrysler airflows and other

aerodynamic designs by 1936. The Royale is the beautiful bridge between these two eras.

Sharon & Jerry Cygan

L- Jon Kernodle, R– Vic Macek

with beautiful REO Royale

Jack King and a REO truck used to bring vegetables

to sell at Farmer’s Market

REO Royale as the centerpiece


REO Royale rear view


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Fred Hall admiring a brass REO

REO Touring Car that the Maceks have driven on many

tours

REO’s Everywhere

L to R: Tom Wedbush, Toni Hall, Sharon Cygan

enjoying the tour


Members visiting

Wolverine REO ornament


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We can't thank Vic enough for sharing his collection with us.

After the garage tour we had seen more REOs than we had ever seen, we retired to a nearby barbecue res-

taurant called Blind Box barbecue for a meal and a short membership meeting. We would like to thank

Marsha Norman for her efforts in locating the restaurant and handling the necessary RSVP's from mem-

bers in order to plan the lunch. We would also like to thank Roscoe Yoder for suggesting the tour of

Macek’s collection and convincing Vic to let us gawk at it for over an hour.

Ed. I would like to apologize for misspelling Macek in the recent announcements …Jack

Story by: Jack Boyle Photos by: Jack Boyle, Martie Kernodle



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Bob Ehringer & friend, Ruth Blick

Starting this month, we will feature members and their cars that have won awards at various car

shows. Please send a short paragraph and 2 or 3 photos to [email protected] by the

25th of the month for inclusion in The Generator.

FRED & TONI HALL

Fred and Toni Hall attended the Ford Galaxie National Meet in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, August 23 – 24,

2019, and came home with a first place award in the 1963 – 1964 Original/Unrestored category. Judg-

ing encompassed the body, engine, and operations.

It was a fun filled two-day event that included a Galaxies only – Cars & Coffee at the City Market, a Gal-

axie Cruise night and dinner, the official car show on the 2nd Avenue Bridge in the city center, and a din-

ner and awards banquet.

Galaxies ranged from 1959 – 1974 with the majority being 1963 and 1964. There were close to 200 Gal-

axies representing 22 states and Canada.

Story & Photos by Toni Hall

Jerry & Sharon Cygan ‘56 Ford T-Bird

Penny & Jack Boyle’s ‘52 Dodge

station wagon


Member Congratulations


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JERRY & SHARON CYGAN

On Friday, August 3rd, the city of Sugar Creek held their Inaugural

Crusin' to the Creek Car Show at RJ Roper Stadium. It was an all

model car show. The weather was beautiful that evening and they

had a band to play for part of the show. There were over 100 cards

in attendance. They gave out three awards. Jerry and Sharon Cy-

gan received second place for their 1956 T-Bird

Story / Photo by: Sharon Cygan

BONNIE & BILL JOHNSON

On August 10, the First Baptist

Church of Blue Springs held

their 5th annual car show. Of

the 140 cars entered, both of the

Johnsons were in the top 25,

Bonnie with her 1940 Plymouth

and Bill with his 1933 Rockne.

Story by Bonnie Johnson

JACK & JANE KING

On July 19th Jack and Jane attended Pine Dale Farms Car

show in Pleasant Hill. Their 1979 Ford Ranchero won

First Place in the all Original Class. It is a beauty.

Member Congratulations



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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Gregg and Mary-Sean Ratzloff

1951 Ford Custom Fordor

We welcome to Mid-America one of our newest couples, Greg & Mary-Sean Ratzloff of Shawnee. Re-

cently retired after 30 years, Gregg taught theatre tech at Topeka High School and Mary-Sean is actively

employed at Zurich Insurance. At the Great Car Show in July, a vintage McPherson County (Kansas)

license plate caught Roscoe's eye, and Gregg and he struck up a conversation. The Ratzloffs met our

stringent requirements for club membership (breathing and an interest in old cars), so they decided to

join us, and we are delighted they did. We look forward to Gregg telling the great story of their 1951

Ford Custom Fordor in an upcoming Generator. In the mean time, welcome to both of you!

Written by sponsor: Roscoe Yoder

David Roney & Robin Krieger

1957 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible

David has owned Dr. Mayo’s (as in Mayo Clinic) 1958 Imperial for some time and it sat unrestored tak-

ing up space in the garage. Robin finally pushed David to have it restored and it turned out magnificent.

They have shown it all over the country and have won numerous awards. Robin is a realtor but in a pre-

vious life, for many years ran the Kansas City Arthritis Show Concours – however, she emphatically

states she is retired from the car show gig.

Written by sponsor: Jack Boyle

Alan South & Georgia Bianchi

1928 Ford Modela Roadster

1931 Ford Modela Fordor

1931 Ford Modela Roadster Pickup

1956 Chevrolet Corvette

Tom has known Alan for 15 years. They are both members of the Model A Club. At a Model A club

meeting, Tom invited Alan to come join Mid-America AACA at the Great Car Show at the National

World War I Museum. He did attend and we are so happy to welcome Alan and Georgia to our club.

Interview by: Martie Kernodle

Volunteer needed to upload The Generator and some pictures each month to our

web site: mid-america.com Jack Boyle will share how to do this. This shouldn’t take

more than an hour each month.

Please contact Jack Boyle 913-544-4650 or [email protected]

The Coyote thanks you!

This and That


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Upcoming Events

September 8th Sunday 1:00 to 4:00

The Wheels & Dreams Car, Truck & Bike

Shawnee, Kansas Show

Attracting over five thousand spectators and 300 cars

each year, the 13th Annual Wheels & Dreams Car,

Truck & Bike Show will be hosted at historic

Shawnee Town 1929 with fun for the whole family,

including live music, food trucks, vendors, sponsor

areas and more!

Show car parking includes many parking spaces

amongst the old buildings and on the lanes through the

“1929 town” Join us and take in some of Shawnee's

history.

Registration opened for this show on June 1st. Regis-

tration forms can be picked up at Shawnee Town's

Visitor's Center located at 11501 W. 57th Street

Shawnee, KS 66203 or email Jack Boyle at jack-

[email protected]

RSVP: Please email Jack Boyle at jack-

[email protected] if you plan on attending.

We will be meeting off site at noon at the Wonder-

scope parking lot at 5700 King St, Shawnee, KS (57th

Street and King). We will drive in together at about

1:00.

Please note that this is an afternoon show due to con-

tracted church parking requirements. Jack Boyle is the

coordinator for this show.

[email protected].

Proceeds benefit Shawnee Town 1929 and educational

Mid-America AACA Official Event


For our New Members from Your Editor:

Each month any changes to an event or a new event

will be in “blue” text. This allows you to quickly see

activity changes or additions made from the last

month’s Generator. Red text requires you to take

some action or is a special notation for the event.






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Upcoming Events

TWO OFFICIAL EVENTS IN OCTOBER

October 6th - Sunday

Lawrence AACA Region’s 47th Annual Car

Show

This is our parent region’s big show for the year so

please plan on attending to support them.

This show usually attracts more “old” cars than other

shows in the area and weather is usually beautiful,

cool and sunny. Details including the feature car for

2019 to follow as the Lawrence Region releases them.

October 12th - Sunday

Mid-America AACA ‘Farewell to Summer’

Picnic

Shawnee Mission Park (right on the lakeshore)

Details to follow

NOVEMBER

November 23rd SAVE THE DATE –

We are planning a very interesting and fun fall tour to

Clinton, Missouri which is less than a one-hour drive

for most of us. The Radford’s have been working long

and hard to set up this event.

This tour will include access to five significant and

seldom seen collections.

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE for this “weather per-

mitting“ event that any vintage car or antique en-

thusiast will LOVE!

One of the collections in Clinton

Keep an eye on your Generator for details in the

coming months.



DECEMBER

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

December 7th Saturday 1:00 pm

Mid-America AACA Christmas Party

The Herford House

5001 Town Center Drive

Leawood, KS.

Marsha Norman will be chairing the event

Menu - buffet

garden salad

steakhouse stroganoff

hickory grilled chicken

green beans

potatoes

rolls & butter

chef's dessert

coffee and iced tea included.

Cost - $23 per person includes tax & gratuities.

We have a private room that will seat 100 and will be

decorated for the holiday.

More information will be available at the September

15th membership meeting.

January – February 2020 – we are planning some ex-

citing events and indoor tours so keep an eye on your

Generator.

As always, this is your club and we are open to

your suggestions and ideas.

email Jack at [email protected]






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February 7– 9 , 2019

AACA Annual Meeting

Philadelphia * 717-534-1910

February 21– 23, 2019

AACA Winter National

Ocala, Florida * Oscala & Kingdom of the Sun regions

352-538-1338

April 4– 6 , 2019

Southeastern Spring Nationals

Charlotte, N.C.* Hornets Nest Region * 704-847-4215

April 29—M ay 1, 2019

Southeastern Division Tour (up to 1994)

North Carolina * Cape Fear Chapter * 910-471-0797

May 30—June 1, 2019

Grand National

Auburn, Indiana * 717-534-1910

June 2–7, 2019

Founders Tour (1932-1994)

Nebraska *Nebraska Region * 402-429-0118

June 26– 29, 2019

Eastern Spring Nationals

Parisippany, New Jersey * New Jersey Region

609-240-1561

August 4– 9, 2019

Vintage Tour (1931 and earlier)

Kingston, Ontario * 905-987-5552

September 22– 27, 2019

AACA Revival Glidden Tour (1942 and earlier)

North Carolina * Hornets Nest Region * 704-847-4215

October 9– 12, 2019

Eastern Fall Nationals

Hershey, PA. * Hershey Region * 717-566-7720

AACA National Meets & Tours

October 23– 26, 2019

Southeastern Fall Nationals

Mobile, Alabama * Deep South Region

256-783-2261

November 6—9, 2019

Western Fall Nationals

Fallbrook, CA .* Fallbrook Region * 909-224-3045

February 6—8, 2020

Annual Meeting

Philadelphia, PA * 717-534-1910

February 20—22, 2020

Winter Nationals

Miami * South Florida Region * 305-978-8037

Apri 2—5, 2020

Southeastern Spring Nationals

Charlotte, NC * Hornets Nest Region

704-847-4215

May 13 —16, 2020

Eastern Division Tour (up to 1995)

Maryland * Eastern Shore Region * 410-742-8342

May 28—30, 2020

Central Spring Nationals

Auburn, Indiana * 717-534-1910

June 7—12, 2020

Sentimental Tour (1928—1958)

Moorefield, W.V. * Mtn. State Classic Region

703-869-8424

July 16– 8, 2020

Southeastern Fall Nationals

Louisville KY * Kyana Region * 502-933-7564

2020

Grand National

Allentown, Pennsylvania * 717-534-1910



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Rare Car

Have a vehicle or parts for sale? Ads are “free” to Mid-America AACA Members.

Classified Ads

1946 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe Convertible

Engine: V8 Flat Head

Model: 46 Ford Coupe Convertible

Miles: 48,075

Battery: New

Transmission: 3 Speed on the column

Tires: New, wide white walls

Brakes: Standard

Asking price: $36,000

Contact: Tom Wedbush to see the car.

[email protected] 913-669-5544.

Located in Olathe storage




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Classified Ad pricing for non-members will be in the October Newsletter!

Mid-America AACA Officers

President Bonnie Johnson 816-353-4114 [email protected]

Vice-President

Jack Boyle 913-544-4650 [email protected]

Secretary

Sharon Cygan 816-604-9948 [email protected]

Treasurer

Toni Hall 816-665-6888 [email protected]

Member-at-Large

Gary Crispin 816-918-7258

[email protected]

Newsletter Editor

Martie Kernodle 816-686-6700 [email protected]

Mid-America AACA Mission Statement

Mid-America AACA mission is to: - share our hobby and love of classic cars with fellow club members - promote our club to others who share our interest in classic cars - promote and organize outings to car shows and other functions - build the interest of youth in our hobby - support charitable organizations - follow the guidelines of National AACA

Any errors please forgive

your editor and send

corrections to:

[email protected]

Thank you.



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The full Generator Newsletter is published monthly ( 12 times a year). All stories and photographs

are due by the 25th and if received after the 25th will be included n the next published newsletter.

Mid-America Member Selected Car Shows

When your show has been chosen by members as a Monthly Mid-America sponsored event or a

story about a car show you attended, please do the following:

Take photos of your event. Please be sure to include names left to right of people who

are in a photo. If unknown, state that.

Please limit your photos to 5 for submission to the Newsletter Editor, Martie Kernodle

Email: [email protected]

Please submit a short story about your event. Don’t worry about the article being perfect,

our editing team will look it over. (Call Martie Kernodle, 816-686-6700 if questions)

Other Events Attended (not selected as an official Mid-America AACA event)

When you attend an event that you really enjoyed, please send a short article and photos,

if available. Again label the photos.

“Member and Their Cars” stories will be published from articles you send about your vehicle of

choice.

Here is what members say they like to know:

Why that car? (always wanted one, love at first sight, etc.)

Where did you find it?

What are features and facts about your ride?

And anything else that you want to share.

Pictures please – at least 2—4 and would like to have the owner(s) in a photo

For Sale: Advertising a vehicle or parts for sale is free to all Mid-America AACA Members. Please

submit one photo, vehicle information, the price and contact information.

New Member(s) You Sponsor

If you sponsor a new Member, please send the Newsletter Editor a photo and brief

information about your member so we can introduce them to all members in our newsletter.

Please send articles and photos to: [email protected]

Procedures Mid-America AACA

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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITING

Mid-America AACA

New Member Packet

AACA Brochure AACA National Application Mid-America AACA Application (Roscoe Yoder has put together packets)

New Member Process

Please put your name as sponsor along with your AACA membership number on the National Application. If you sponsor a new member, National will send you a sponsorship pin. At the bottom of the Mid-America AACA Application, please put your name, email address, and phone number in case your sponsored new member has any questions. Your applicant must first join National and secure their Membership Number before sending in the Mid-America AACA Application and $25.00 dues to Treasurer, Toni Hall. This can be accomplished two ways: 1. They can call National Headquarters at 717-534-1910, ask for the Membership Department, pay the annual dues of $40 with a credit card. Membership will start the process and will email their AACA number to them prior to sending out their AACA membership card in the mail.

2. They can mail in their National Membership Application to headquarters and wait for their membership card to be sent to them.

Once the member has their National AACA number, fill out the Mid-America AACA application and send with a check or money order payable to Mid-America AACA to:

Toni Hall, Treasurer Mid-America AACA 626 NW AA Hwy. Kingsville, MO 64061

Half-year memberships

On June 1 of each year, you may offer Half-Year Memberships AACA National dues are $20.00 for June 1 – December 31 Mid-America AACA dues are $12.50 for June 1 – December 31

There is no proration made throughout the year.

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