Director of Publications and Library

Having been a member of MARC since 1992,I belong to 4 local regions, Calumet (recording secretary, 2 years), Joliet, Highland and Henry’s A’s.

I have attended many National and Membership Meets and have been involved in hosting 2 Membership Meets and 1 National Meet.

I was a co-author of the TOURING CLASS JUDGING STANDARDS in 1995. As a member of the Touring Class Committee, since 1994, I have been a Team Captain and Chief Judge. I have also been an Apprentice Judge for Fine Point, judged in Blue Ribbon Judging and I have assisted the Lady A’s Region.

I have a 1929 Tudor and a 1928 Phaeton that I restored with a lot of help from my dad; we also restored Dad’s 1930 Pickup, a 1930 Deluxe Roadster and are presently working on a 1929 Leatherback Fordor Sedan.

I worked in the communications industry for 30 years and am currently working for Ford Motor Company, at the Chicago Stamping Plant, as a Production Team Member.

Term: 2017-2019, 2023-2025

Director of Regions

My fascination with Model A Fords began at an early age when I noticed a derelict 1930 model A four door sitting in a field in 1961. At $75 it was too much to contemplate.
In 1972 I bought my first one, a non running 1929 Tudor for $500. I was thrilled when I sold it for a $25 profit a few weeks later!
Since that time, Model A’s have more or less followed me home, probably owning more than 20 Model A’s at one time or another.
I have restored two A’s, a 29 roadster pick up, a 31 wide bed pick up, a 1926 Model T coupe and am currently in the process of restoring a 30 standard coupe. I also have several other A drivers and projects awaiting restoration.
My wife Becky and I joined MARC in 1987 and have attended many National meets and co-chaired the 2018 membership meeting in Granville Ohio. I have also had a number of articles printed in the Model A News over the years.
I have been fortunate to have held director positions in 3 regional clubs, the Scioto Region in Columbus, Ohio, the Niagara Frontier Region in Buffalo, NY (also a member) and currently holding that position in the Model A Drivers of East Central Ohio region since 2018.
Our regions motto is “Just Drive Them” and that is what we do!

Director of Membership and Public Relations

My name is Tom Hovetter and I have been asked to submit my name as a candidate for the MARC Board of Directors. Although, I am currently not a member of a local club, I remain active in the Model A hobby. I was previously a member of Hub City Model A Ford Club in Boonsboro, MD, serving as vice-president for two years and then becoming president, serving in that position for ten years. In 2017, I had the honor of chairing the National Meet in Gettysburg, PA. I have been a fine point judge at the 2018 and 2022 National meets. I have attended 7 National meets beginning with the 2007 National Meet in Williamsburg, VA.

I have always loved antique cars, hoping at an early age to some day own my own antique car. In 1984, that dream became reality. I purchased a 1930 2 door sedan in need of love and restoration. As many of you know, restoring a car is a labor of love and dedication. Finally, after 9 years, the 2 door was finished. I, now, also own a 1916 Model “T” Runabout, a 1930 Deluxe Roadster, and a 1928 Sport Coupe, which is finally being restored after sitting in pieces for fifteen years. In addition, I own a reproduction 1936-37 Mullins Trailer. Purchasing an original Mullins is on my list. One special hobby of mine is collecting authentic, period correct vehicle awnings.

I have had the honor for the last 23 years to own Fehl Awning Co., Inc. in Walnut Bottom, PA, a business with a proud tradition of manufacturing custom awnings and canopies since 1890. Yes, that’s correct, 1890.

I believe that the success of MARC begins with the local clubs and that the duty of the MARC board is to empower the local clubs to help with that success. It would be my honor to be able to serve you and the local clubs.