Tin Lizzies Meeting Minutes
May 29, 2025
President (Mark Wing) called meeting to order at 6:30 pm
Pledge of Allegiance
Refreshments: Provided this month by Betty Householder and Steve Kranz
Minutes: Approved as corrected: Typo in title change to “Tin Lizzies”, correct spelling of Sharron Geilenfeldt’s name in Car Council report on page two, add web address for the Cimorelli Ford Model T Digital Library (Cimorelli.com/mtdl/)
Visitors: Bob and Crystal Wightman. They just purchased a one-owner T and plan to join the club.
Vice President’s Report (Paul Duncan): Nothing to report
Secretary’s Report (Dave Ferro): The club received a very nice “Thank You” card from Ann Merewether
Treasurer’s Report (Marilyn Duncan) :
Income Notes:
Raffle (May) $42.00
Dues $15.00
Expense Notes:
Reimbursement to Vaughn for raffle articles $22.55
Meeting room rental payment (3 months) $45.00
Budget Summary: Income and expenditures look okay (consistent with approved 2025 budget)
Membership: 96 members –
Most recent new member: Mark Reinwald of Santa Fe who recently purchased a 1915 speedster
Marilyn noted that the annual memorial donations had not been published in the latest issue of the “Vintage Ford”
President’s Report (Mark Wing)
For tonight’s program, Mark will present a PowerPoint slide show on the recent Back to the Badlands Tour to Grants
Art Gebeau (Milan NM) has two Model Ts for sale, the former Frank Harris blue boattail speedster and a white Rajo head speedster (engine built by Larry and Art). Asking price for each is $18,000.
Committee Reports:
Car Council (Sharron Geilenfeldt): The Council met last night. Next car show will be the Patriot Palooza, a veteran and community event hosted by Goodwill Veterans Services, Saturday June 14 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Goodwill (5000 San Mateo Blvd NE). For other recurring Council events, see calendar forwarded by email. The Council was happy with the outcome of the 2025 Museum Car Show. With 250 Participants, the focus was on lowriders and several performed. Mark Wing blew a tire on his 1911 and didn’t make the show. Angel and Lucian Pena had the only T there, their 1924 Touring.
Email (Kirk Peterson): No email problems
Telephone (Linda Riel): Linda is currently calling 8 members regarding upcoming events
T n’ Vittles: May 10th breakfast was hosted by Angel Pena at Garcia’s Kitchen on Coors NW. There were around 6 Ts and 30 people.
Next T n’ Vittles will be hosted by Betty Householder at the Vineyard on June 6, with the Tin Lizzies offering rides after a full pancake breakfast (8:30 AM).
Meeting Refreshments: Next month refreshments will be provided by Steve Kranz (looking for a volunteer to help Steve).
Newsletter (Paul and Marilyn Duncan): The May-June issue of the “Enchanted Flyer” will be out this weekend. The cover photo and several articles describe the Back to the Badlands Tour and uranium mining in the Grants area, with notes from the tour Art Gebeau conducted at the NM Mining Museum. Also, Paul has reviewed a book by Eric Sloan describing a trip from New Jersey to Taos in a 1924 T.
Valencia High School Project (Paul Duncan): Paul trailered the 1927 Touring back down to the campus. The students have run it on campus. Work is expected to continue with UNM students over the summer.
Historian (Marilyn Duncan): Nothing to report.
Website (Sharon Dominguez): All activities are up to date, except for the Corrales Tractor Show. Larry Azevedo described an activity at the Tractor Show that almost got out of control. A backhoe was outfitted with a sweep controlled by a joystick by which kids could propel a soccer ball through a hula hoop. Instead of playing with the joystick, one 5-year-old pressed a pedal, causing the machine to run away.
Hospitality (Fran Gurule): April – Welcome letters were sent to new members Tyler and Allysa Johnson, Kristan Scarborough, Robert Gonzales and Vincent Batista. May- Get Well cards were sent to Allison Berglund, Tom Miles and Pat Willan.
Librarian ( Mark Dominguez): All library materials are ready to be checked out. Mark reported that a household hazardous waste collection event was being conducted this weekend (for details see his email).
Quartermaster (Larry Azevedo): All parts accounted for.
Work Party (Larry Azevedo): Next club work party scheduled for June 21
Upcoming Events:
2025 Montana 500 (Helena MT): June 15-18. Larry Azevedo, Kirk Peterson and Dave Ferro will participate.
Marilyn Duncan notes that Andy Andrews and Carolyn Ridley who had driven a trouble truck for the event last year will be unable to participate this year.
Larry Azevedo reports that a 1926 roadster built per Montana 500 specifications is for sale (asking $18,000) (see email).
Mark Wing has been contacted by Deborah Archuleta of Espanola inviting club members to participate in a parade on July 13 commemorating the city’s 100-year anniversary. Mark may go but early event time will require an overnight stay in Espanola. Others interested? Contact Mark.
Fall Tour in Ruidoso (Ray Gabaldon): Reserve your room! September 10-13 (Wed-Sat.) with return on Sun. MCM Elegante Lodge and Resort (contact: Katie Kmetz). Ray will put out an email. Respond by email if going. Model As will do their own thing on tour. We will get together with them for dinner and maybe car games. We will use tour books prepared for last year’s cancelled Model A national tour.
Miscellaneous:
David Raikes recently purchased a 1915 Model T out of Texas (Ruckstell equipped)
Rita-Loy Simmons reported that a recent quarter issued by the US Mint honors the contributions of Nina Otero-Warren to NMs suffrage movement and her role as first female superintendent of Santa Fe public schools.
Lorna Azevedo received a recent call from MaryAnn O’Brien asking if anyone would like tea service table linens. If interested, contact MaryAnn.
State Fair: Our car show will be on September 7. Details to follow
July 4th Parade in Corrales: Watch for details in an email from Larry
Paul Beck indicates a guy off South Highway 14 has 4 wheels and a frame for sale on Craig’s List. Paul has phone number. Contact Paul if interested.
Larry Azevedo mentioned that Jim Glover is downsizing and sending about a quarter of the hogsheads and rear ends purchased from John Hayne’s estate to the salvage yard.
Vaughn Rockafellow announced a brass era Model T will be coming up for sale. If interested, contact Vaughn.
Break for Refreshments
Program (Mark Wing): Photographic highlights from the Back to the Badlands Tour to Grants. Participants are encouraged to add personal comments.
Raffle (Vaughn Rockafellow)
Adjournment at 8:00 PM
Respectfully submitted by David Ferro, Secretary