2023 CHRISTMAS PARTY

On December 2, 2023 twenty-six Little Rhody Model A’ers had a jolly party at Richard’s Pub!  Marie Penta, our Hospitality chairperson, arranged for the get together, and also prepared a game and provided prizes for those with winning question responses.  She also arranged for the cake, and made centerpieces and a photo collage from pictures provided by members.  Our usual Santa (Sparky) was unable to play that role this year – and a poor (but cute) substitute sat in his throne.  The food was really good as in past years, and Kristen took good care of us on a personal level (our hostess).  Members brought toys for the “Toys for Tots” program for John Mennucci to deliver to the local Cardi’s store.  Dawn Mennucci presented two awards to deserving members.  Club members selected Marie Penta to receive the Herb Allen Award. The president selected Bob Osborne , our retiring vice president, to receive the Carole Burns Hathaway award.  We look forward to the new year, hoping to continue to improve programs, tours, and activities!

Dennis & Ed greeted by Marie

The President's Table

The Whole Room

John, Bob and Moe

Barbara, John and Mary

Our Faux Santa

Marie's Photo Collage

 

Marie as MC to the Games

Sandy Selects Her Prize

The Cake

Marie and Evie

Installation and Recognition of Officers

Bob Receives the Carole Burns Hathaway Award

Marie Receives the Herb Allen Award

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 MEETING

 

Every November our meeting has consisted of our usual business meeting followed by a Brown Bag Auction.  We also bring food donations for a local food pantry to assist in helping folks in need at this time of year.  The meeting went as usual, plans discussed for the Christmas Party in December,  we got to the scrumptious refreshments – and then- the AUCTION started.  Sparky acted as our favorite auctioneer again this year.  As always, it was an exciting and fun time as we tried to out-bid each other for unknown items – and then got to see the surprises in =side those brown bags.  Proceeds from the auction augment the treasury. 

Discussing things pre-business meeting

A fine line up of brown bags and food pantry items

Meeting and greetng

Jeff adds his brown bag

Taking refreshments prior to the big event

Our Favorite Auctioneer - Sparky!

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 - VETERAN’S DAY

 

It has become a tradition of sorts for club members to tour the Rhode Island Veteran’s cemetery on Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day.  We try to come out with flags waving and our Veterans on our minds.  It was a beautiful breezy, sunny day and many folks were visiting final resting places.

Lining up as we entered the cemetery

At the end of the tour

As we said good-bye

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 - THE ANNUAL CHICKEN RUN

 

We had a nice turn out for the annual Chicken Run at Wrights Farm this year.  We joined several other antique car clubs at the restaurant at about 11:30.  Unlike many years in the past – the weather was very co-operative. Sunny, breezy and mild!  The meal, as always was served family style, all you can eat – and we did!  Before and after the meal we got to tour the parking lot and kibbitz with old friends from other clubs and enjoy the car show!

First Arrivals

More came in fast & furious!

Bowder and Barnes' cars

The gang awaiting FOOD

At the far end of the table

Whacha got on that plate, sweetheart?

A huge crowd!

 

OCTOBER 15, 2023 MEETING

This meeting took place on a splendid fall day!  At Marie Penna’s suggestion, we had a potluck luncheon.  The food was abundant and scrumptious, as always, when we have a potluck event!  Dottie Cece made sure that we had fall appropriate decorative paper goods and tablecloths!  Dennis and Dean made sure we had enough soft drinks available with ice.  And as usual, John Mennucci made coffee and as a special treat for all, brought a beautiful platter of ham!  Marie also made a super basket with all kinds of items inside for both the men and women in the club to raffle off.  The proceeds will assist in off setting the Christmas party expenses.  Ticket sales were brisk!  In the end, Evie won the basket.  Christmas party details were discussed along with a Veteran’s Day pilgrimage to the Veterans Cemetery, and a “Chicken Run” in November.

Fine Attendance!

Lining up for raffle tickets

Marie and John work together 

Dawn and Bob supervise the ticket sales

Food line up begins

ticket sales tally

Marie's beautiful backet won by Evie O

 

September 10, 2023 -  Little Rhody Meeting

On this rainy, warm, humid day Little Rhody Model A Club had it’s September get together.  Attendance was good!  After a regular business meeting, refreshments brought by Bob Douquette and Evie Osborne were enjoyed as we awaited the planned presentation.  In response to questions asked during their last presentation, Dean Travis and Dennis Allsop prepared a program about adjusting the third brush to maximize your generator charging for night time driving.  As advertised, the presentation started with a short U-Tube video and a demonstration using a real hands on generator.  This “generated” several comments and questions from members who work on their own cars all the time. 

 

Program Introduction by Dean and Dennis

Pointing out the details

Asking for Questions

Listening closely to Bob's Comments

Dennis happily answering questions

July 9, 2023 Little Rhody’s Summer Picnic

On July 9th, we got together at the church we usually go to for our meetings for a potluck picnic affair! Though the weather was hot and a little steamy, the rain held off. Dean and Dennis picked up a grill from John and Dawn and brought it to the site. John and Dawn purchased the hot dogs and hamburgers and a cake and were transported to the church by Ken and Carol. Evie brought paper goods and cutlery along with condiments. The assortment of food items brought included Marguerite’s pulled pork and her signature deviled eggs, Dawn brought baked beans and potato salad. Other items included fruit salad, crudités with assorted cheeses and veggies, fruit salad, & a huge assortment of desserts. Dennis came loaded with drinks and ice in coolers. Dean and Dennis with John were the grill masters and Ken made sure things stayed organized at the food tables. The turnout was terrific! Dean and Dennis provided the long awaited program utilizing a U-Tube video, handouts and hands on equipment to discuss carburetors and timing. A short trivia game was hosted by Carol Trudel involving Model A Tech tips and genre from the 1920s and 30s. A very nice day!

Ken keeps things organized

Meet and Greet

John welcomes new members

Sparky, Jan and Moe

Where's the Food?

The "Head Table"

Grill Masters

The Back Table

Carol Cuts it Up!

Here's the Food!