Youth and Scholarship

February, 2025

Subject   Model A Youth Restoration Award

 

The Model A Youth Restoration Award (MAYRA) asks for your help in keeping the program alive and well for youth who are and will be restoring a Model A.  We initiated May is Model A Youth Month, suggesting to clubs that they plan a club activity where youth in your community can get to know and appreciate Model A Fords. And if you haven’t tried to encourage your children, grandchildren, or neighbor’s children in the hobby, now is a good time.

 

We welcome you, and your club’s financial support for our program that provides financial support to youth restoring a Model A. MAYRA makes awards annually, and the deadline is May 31. In 2024, 13 youth restorers received $2,000 in gift certificates for parts and services from Model vendors. To keep supporting youth at this level, we rely on your individual and your club’s financial support.  We believe that the most meaningful way to affect the Model A hobby’s future positively is to attract and retain youth.  The gift certificates help keep the restoration on track. The recipients of our awards have demonstrated a genuine interest in the Model A hobby.  We believe that many will go on to be the hobby’s future leaders and ambassadors.  Please visit our website for information on the program and for an application.  www.modelayouthrestorationaward.org.  MAYRA makes awards annually in July. The deadline for applications is May 31.

 

MAYRA has been providing financial assistance to youth since 1994.

 

MAYRA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that relies primarily on the contributions of MARC Regions and MAFCA Chapters. Contributions can be sent to: Model A Youth Restoration Award, 13478 Egbert Street, Sylmar, CA 91342.  Thank you.

 

Bob Moore – President of MAYRA