Officers
PRESIDENT
Jim Miller
923 So. 12th Ave. W.
Newton, IA 50208
jimandvicki@iowatelecom.net
VICE
PRESIDENT
Gene Adkins
Box 451
Brooklyn, IA., 52211.
641-522-9467
geadkins@netins.net
SECRETARY
TREASURER
Norma White
Ainsworth, IA
52201
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Mid America Thunderbird
Club
of Iowa
"The
opportunity to enjoy the company of friends, new and old,
and that special bond that brings us together,
Thunderbirds"!!!! |
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About Our Club
The Mid America Thunderbird Club of Iowa was founded in the early 1980's by a group of people who had a common interest --- old cars in general, and Thunderbirds is particular. Our club covers the state of Iowa, and we have members from many areas of the state.
Our Club is all about enjoying the company of friends, new and old, and enjoying our common bond, "Our Thunderbirds". We are a family group. We are NOT just a bunch of guys standing around with their heads under the hoods of our cars. But our members are very helpful in sharing information, trouble shooting problems, and finding those hard to find parts. Members also enjoy the social events scheduled throughout the year.
Club Meetings
and Events
The club has two regularly scheduled meetings a year. An annual meeting/lunch usually the third weekend in April and an annual Fall Picnic/Show the last weekend in August in Grinnell.
Our club meetings/events recently included the Annual Business Meeting overnight at the Hotel Pattee in Perry with dinner/dancing at Lake Robins Ballroom, (lunch and tour) in Williams at the Hemken Museum, driving tour on the White Pole Road, fall overnights at the Frank Lloyd Wright hotel in Mason City and the Amanas with a night at the theatre, tour/dinner at the Antique Car Museum of Iowa in Coralville, lunch/tour at Duffy’s Collectable Cars in Cedar Rapids, the Fall Picnic/show in Grinnell in August, tours of the Antique Auto Museum and Iowa Aviation Museum in Greenfield. (just to name a few events) The membership usually plans several other social/car events.
Each year the club plans 3-5 special events, socials, tours or rallies. Club members are encouraged to host a coffee or ice cream social in their local community. To learn more about recent events check out our photo pages of this website.
The club publishes a newsletter six times a year—The Birdfeeder. The newsletter features stories and photos about recent events, features about Thunderbirds, member cars, history and a buy/sell column.
Club Project
The Mid America Thunderbird Club has established a CLUB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM in cooperation with the Automotive Student Service Educational Training Program (ASSET). Co-sponsors are the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) and the Ford Motor Company. (photos of our past scholarship recipents are in GALLERY PHOTOS)
The Ford ASSET program is a two-year automotive program designed to upgrade the technical competence and professional level for careers as a Ford dealership technician.
The curriculum, designed by Ford Motor Company and DMACC, leads to the associate degree in Automotive Technology and Ford Technician Training Certifications. The program involves classroom lecture, laboratory experience and dealership work experience.
The club goal is to award a $1,000 scholarship each year. (Total cost to the student for the program is $10,500)
To be eligible for the ASSET Program, applicants must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Be a high school graduate or equivalent
- Be able to meet the school’s ASSET admission and academic requirements
- Be sponsored by a Ford dealer
- Hold a valid drivers’ license
The Thunderbird Club also requires:
- Applicant will be an Iowan
- Have a financial need
How
to Become a Member
Becoming a member of Mid America Thunderbird Club of Iowa is very easy. Our dues are just $15.00 per year and can be mailed to the address listed below. If you have questions or want more information, just drop us an email and we'll contact you as soon as possible. As always, we appreciate your input and comments.
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