Model A Youth Restoration Award
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All
MAFCA and MARC members should be aware of the Model A Youth Restoration
Award program. It has been around since 1994. The award is presented
every two years at either a MAFCA or MARC National convention.
In
2010, the award was presented to nine applicants. Each received
$1750 in gift certificates and cash. These nine award winners were
announced at the MAFCA International Convention in Vancouver, British
Columbia, Canada by Charlie Viosca and Mark Schwing. |
The 2010 award winners are:
Rebecca Pratt, Sullivan, IL – Brandon Malcharek, San Antonio, TX – Bill Brum, Raynham, MA – Joshua Rubin, Traverse City, MI – Mike Cataldo, Foxborough, MA – Chris Mills, Lexington, KY – Frank Vitetta, Pembroke Pines, FL – Kyle Fink, Kingwood, TX – Caleb Pinor, Zimmerman, MN.
Chris Mills, Frank Vitetta, Kyle Fink and Caleb Pinor were repeat award winners having also won awards in 2008.
This award is sponsored by the following MAFCA/MARC Chapters and Regions:
| Dallas Model A Ford Club | Dallas, TX |
| Victoria A's | Victoria, TX |
| Capitol City A's | Austin, TX |
| Palomar A's | North San Diego County, CA |
| Orange County Model A Ford Club | Santa Ana, CA |
| Piney Wood A's | Houston, TX |
| Minuteman Chapter | Sudbury, MA |
| Modesto A's | Modesto, CA |
| Victoria Association | Frisco, TX |
| Pomona A's | Pomona, CA |
| Santa Anita A's | Arcadia, CA |
The following 12 Model A Ford parts vendors also sponsor this award:
Sacramento Vintage Ford; Danaher Tool Group; Snyder's Antique Auto Parts; Piranio's Antique Auto; Mike's "A" Ford-able Parts; LeBaron Bonney Company; Wallace Wade Specialty Tires; Bratton's Model A Ford Parts; Aries Mufflers; A & L Parts Specialties; Mitchell Manufacturing and Arizona Model A Parts.
MARC, MAFCA and MAFFI also made donations to the award. One-time donations were presented by: Cling's After Market Products, Inc., the Joliet (IL) Region, and the Treasure Valley (Idaho) Chapter. We proudly accept donations in any amount from Chapters/Regions, vendors and individuals.
2008 was the first year that we presented two restorable Model A's to two youths. They are Frank Vitetta of Pembroke Pines, FL and Chris Mills of Lexington, KY. These two young men are typical of the youth that will keep the Model A Hobby going. I am very proud of them and look forward to following them with the restoration of their Victorias.
For those making donations, please remember that this is an approved IRS charitable educational organization and donations are tax deductible. Sponsorship is open to all MAFCA and MARC chapters/regions and Model A Ford Vendors. Please ask your chapter/region or vendor to consider joining this award.
Qualifications:
| A. This award is open to all children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of members of MAFCA/MARC. The applicant may be a member of either national club on his or her own. |
| B. The applicant shall be between 12 and 21 years of age. |
| C. The applicant must possess and be in the process of restoring a Ford Model A or AA. |
| D. The restoration activity must be directed toward completing a Touring Class Model A Ford. Help can be provided. |
| E. The restoration shall be intended for personal use (not for resale or by contract for another individual). |
| F. Hot-Rod projects are not eligible for consideration. |
Any MAFCA/MARC youth restoring a Model A Ford may request an application from:
Mark Schwing
2106 Via Canon
Yorba Linda CA 92887
e-mail
The application form may be downloaded by clicking here.
The next Youth Restoration Awards will be announced in June, 2012.
Last Updated: 01/23/2012