December 5, 2015 Christmas Party

The Little Rhody Christmas Party was held at Richard's Pub in East Greenwich on December 5th, coordinated by  Susan Dunn.  Marilyn Ricci gave the blessing, and the meeting was begun with a moment of silence for John Cece, a long term club member,  who died last week.  The meal was scrumptious and the mood was festive.  A total of 46 people attended.  Members brought toys to be taken by Richard Mowry to the Toys-for-Tots collection center.  Sparky entertained the group in that wonderful Santa outfit - and he also wandered through the restaurant to amuse Pub customers!  Sue Dunn made party favors this year - sparkly ornaments with Model A cars on them.  Officers were voted in by one vote by John Mennucci.  The Carol Hathaway award was given to Paula Taylor for her contributions over the years, especially the making of Christmas Party favors and centerpieces.  Al and Dale Silvia received the Herb Allen Award for their tremendous work organizing the picnic in July, the memorable Model A Mailbox, and numerous other contributions to the club in 2015.  The Mailbox raffle drawing was won by Rosalie Pagliarini!  $750 was contributed to the club treasury related to the famous Mailbox. thanks to Frank Almeida for some of these pictures....

November 8, 2015 Meeting

Just had to post these pictures of or November Meeting.  The incredible spread of food by Rosalie Pagliarini and Ruth Andre was phenomenal.  We did not get any pictures of the Brown Bag Auction, but Sparky Pakuris, as usual, was great as the Auctioneer.  The Christmas Party plans were finalized and lots of laughs and great food rounded out the evening!  Special thanks to all members who were so generous with donations to the Smithfield, RI food "pantries". Richard Mowry was able to collect and distribute our donations. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

2015 - Annual "Chicken Run"

On November first, Little Rhody joined several other clubs from Massachusetts at the annual "Chicken Run".  We got together at Apple Valley Mall and followed Richard Mowry on a memorable tour through the countryside to Wright's Chicken Farm.  We got the earliest seating, so were all alone in the lot on arrival.  Some of us sat in the lounge to await table readiness.  The meal is the same every year, and we enjoy it!  After lunch, we walked through the parking lot to look at all the great cars and meet up with old friends and new from the other clubs.  The weather was cloudy and cool, but the rain held off.  It was another great day! 

Fall 2015 Activities

2015 Swamp Yankee Days

The Swamp Yankee Days Festival was held at the Washington County Fairgrounds on October 10 & 11 in 2015.  Several members enjoyed the wonderful weather, vendors, entertainment, rides, etc. at the event.  There was plenty of food there including burgers, chowder and clam cakes, cookies, etc. A few of us purchased deeds for the "Cow Plop Bingo" - we never heard who won.  Bob Osborne got the trophy for the oldest car with his 1929 Sports Coupe. 

Enjoy the photos. 

On the Field

Bob Joe Carol and Pat

Bob and Moe

Carol and Pat

Lunch Time

Entertainment...Swamp Yankee Style

Tractor Parade

Tractor Pull

Evie and Janice Enjoy the Ride
 

 2015 New England Meet

The New England Regional Meet was hosted by  CMARC (Connecticut Model A Restorer's Club) at the Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa in Mystic, Connecticut from September 18 - 20, 2015. Several members of Little Rhody were in attendance for the whole event.  500 members from the region were registered to attend.  The Tour from the Hotel to the Mashantucket Pequot Museum was a parade of about 150 Model A 's along scenic routes through Connecticut rural villages.  Of the 10 cars judged to be "Blue Ribbon Cars" , FIVE were from Little Rhody Model A Club!

Charlie Howard won "Best in Show", Domenic Mosca got 1^st in class, Albert Silvia received 2^nd in class, Susan Dunn got a second place for her 1929 Phaeton, and Ken Trudel got a blue ribbon for his car.  Trophies were hand - crafted wooden Whales - appropriate to the" Whale of a Tale" Theme of the Meet.

 Food throughout the weekend was good, only topped by the camaraderie amongst our club members and others in the NE Region.

Donations to the Meet raffles were so numerous, it took forever to get all the prizes awarded - BUT, at the end of the day Al & Sandy won a lot of prizes along with the 50/50!

CMARC can be proud of this well-run event, our thanks to the many volunteers who made this a special time!

Again, enjoy the photos.

Hotel Parking Lot

Ken Sets Up For Judging

Boat Tail Speedster

Blue Ribbon Cars

Charlie

Dominic

Al

Lunch at the Pequot Museum

Al  Dale Joyce and David

John and Dottie

Charlie and Dennis

Sandy and Al, 50/50 Winners

Trophy Time

2015 Columbus Day Parade

The Columbus Day Parade was held in Newport on October 12th.  Participants met at Al & Sandy Bowder's home on Jamestown for "coffee and" prior to the parade.  Line Up was at about 11:30, and the parade was well attended.  A cruise ship was in the harbor and many of the "mariners" lined up to see the parade and enjoy Newport.  We went to lunch at the Atlantic Beach Club for the" last "  time at the end of the parade.  The restaurant has been sold, and will become a private party oriented venue after the first of the year.

Dominic Wins!

Evie Polishes

John Joe and Carol

Atlantic Beach Club Parking Lot

Pat and Dottie

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