At the 6th
Annual M.A.R.C. Turkey Dinner
Eighteen vintage
automobiles representing four decades carried their owners out to the Elburn,
Illinois Lions Club to enjoy a sumptuous meal of Turkey and all the trimmings on
Sunday November, 3. The occasion was the Sixth Annual Turkey Dinner sponsored by
the Illinois Region of the Model “A” Restorers Club.
Nine antique car clubs were represented with some of their members
driving everything from Model “A” Fords, to Studebakers and Thunderbirds dating
from the 1950’s.
Parked among the collector cars was John & Robin Emmering’s 1951 Ford Custom Fordor and George & Dawn Zulas’ 1940 Ford Tudor. The mild fall weather made it inviting to take the Ford V-8s out for one last activity for the year. Event sponsor Dan Prichard was glad to see some Ford V-8s in the mix for the first time. Other NIRG members and guests in attendance were Ron Dopke & Bernice Short, Frank & Phyllis Madrigali with guest Louise Engert, Pat Maroney, and Len & Irene Vinyard.
With the cash bar
open for business many attendees ordered a drink and greeted their acquaintances
representing some of the other car clubs.
Settling into tables the 147 participants waited for their table numbers
to be called and the chance fill their plates with Turkey, stuffing, potatoes
and other offerings. After finishing
their ample portions attendees got a chance to partake of desert.
Coffee, iced tea and lemonade were available.
Dan Pritchard and his
wife Melinda addressed the group and thanked them for participating in the
event. A lucky winner of the 50/50
drawing was announced. Profits from
the drawing went to the Model “A” Youth College Scholarship Fund.
Dan announced that next year’s Turkey Dinner would be held on Sunday
November 15, 2020. Once again, the
Annual Turkey Dinner proved to be a great opportunity to gather with the Chicago
area antique car club community and enjoy a great meal.
