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2012 Events

Regions

Lehigh Valley (PA) Franklinites
The group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month near Allentown, PA, for drinks and dinner. Usually attracts 10-15 people. Contact Tim Miller by phone (610-573-8013) or email (marmoset@fast.net) for information.

Midwest Region
The Midwest Region covers the states of IL, IN, MI, OH, WI, MN, KY, MO, and IA. Many faithful members from NY, NJ, TX, AZ, PA, NC, and KS meet with us as well. You too are invited to join us at our 2012 meets, with or without a Franklin.

To host a meet or request information, contact the Midwest Region President, Ralph Gack, by phone (734-455-3282) or e-mail (rgack@sbcglobal.net).

Email us to be added to the Midwest Email List.

Calendar

May 16 - 20, 2012
Midwest Spring Meet, Tiffin, Ohio
Co-hosted by Phil and Pam Weisenbarger and Wayne Coffman, the meet will start at Wayne's collection and will include visits to

  • the last American hand made copper kettle factory in Bucyrus
  • the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont

For further information please contact the Weisenbargers, 419-358-4651.

June 16, 2012
Second Annual Air Cooled Gathering at The Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI.
In the spirit of the founders of the H. H. Franklin Club, this one day gathering is open to all vehicles powered by direct air-cooled engines. Bring your Franklin. Tell your friends.

Fill out and mail the Air Cooled Gathering registration form.

June 17 - 22, 2012
Westrek 2012, Kanab, Utah

Watch a video preview of the Kanab Westrek.

August 4 - 11, 2012
59th Annual Trek, Cazenovia, NY

August 2012 at the Trek
Quarterly and Annual Board Meetings, Cazenovia, NY

September 12 - 16, 2012
Fall Meet in Pennsylvania

  • Sept. 12: Registration
  • Sept. 13-14: Touring
  • Sept. 15: Bus trip to Pittsburgh
Co-hosted by Randy and Loretta Fusco in New Castle, PA, and Sandy and Betty Bennett in Pittsburgh, PA. Contact Randy and Loretta for additional information, 724-656-1353.

October 10-13, 2012
Hershey AACA Eastern Fall Meet, Hershey, PA
Franklin Club member spaces are RNE 8-12. Stop by and say hello to friends on "Franklin Row" in the upper North Red Field.

Learn more about the AACA's Hershey 2012 meet.

November 3, 2012
Quarterly Board Meeting, Cazenovia, NY