Summary of June 27, 2026 National Board Meeting

Early Ford Club of America

     The meeting was brought to order by President Dave Gunnarson at 1 :05 EST via a Zoom Call. Roll call was taken and a quorum of directors being present the meeting began. A motion was made to approve the minutes of the March Face to Face meeting. After discussion and addition to the minutes they were approved unanimously.

     Financial Reports: Treasurer Michael Stichter presented the current financial reports to the board. Discussion on declining memberships and book and merchandise sales on financials was made. Acceptance of the financial reports was made by the board. A future article in the V-8 times to explain the Club's financial strategy will be presented.

     2027 Board Candidates: Candidates for all board positions for 2027 appear to be filled and information expected to be published in the July/August V-8 Times.

     National Meets: The board discussed the situation on National Meets and is looking at a Strategy on how to get Meets organized and back on a schedule. Discussion led to having the National Board taking a larger roll in organizing Meets and a possible rotation of rotating Meets geographically on an Eastern, Mid-West and Western locations.

2027 Eastern National Meet: President Dave Gunnarson presented an update on the 2027 Eastern National Meet in Williamsburg, Virginia. Planning meeting is scheduled for mid July with local organizers to address tours, meals, pricing and registrations details. Meet dates are planned for June 21 — 24, 2027. Board agreed that a "Save the Date" notice should be placed on the website and the V-8 Times.

     National Driving Tour Updates: There are two National Driving Tours for 2026 scheduled and updates were given for both tours. Peaks and Prairies National Driving tour sponsored by the Big Sky Regional Group in Montana has 19 registrations, 32 participants and 7 states represented. The Amish Country National Driving tour, sponsored by the Early Ford V-8 Club has 16 registrations, 28 participants and 7 states also represented. Information is current as of June 27, 2026.

     Website Update: Bruce Nelson provided an update on our website and showed a new video for the website which also will provide improved navigation, advertiser placement, events layout, regional directory improvements and continued access to existing resources. Board discussed future advertising packages, including possible combinations in website and V-8 Times advertising opportunities.

     Additional Future Agenda Items:

Board identified future discussion items.

1.    Face to Face board meeting future

2.    Technical Advisory panel structure

3.    Officer Candidate development

4.    Five year financial and membership outlook

5.    International representatives roles.

Respectively Submitted:

Steve Kroeger, National Secretary Early Ford V-8 Club of America

CONGRATULATIONS “2026” R.G. CHARTER ANNIVERSARIES !!!

•  RG # 03, Western New York  (February 12, 2026)

55 Years:

• RG # 37, Phoenix  (February 02, 2026)
• RG # 38, Garden State  (March 14, 2026),
• RG # 39, Tulsa  (May 02, 2026)
• RG # 40, San Fernando Valley V-Eights  (August 08, 2026)
• RG # 43, Omaha  (November 28, 2026)
• RG # 44, Great Salt Lake  (November 28, 2026)

 45 Years:

• RG # 115, Dallas  (July 26, 2026)
• RG # 117, Southern Kiwi  (April 05, 2026)

 40 Years:

•  RG # 126, Southern Michigan  (July 26, 2026)

 30 Years:

•  RG # 145, Central Iowa  (July 20, 2026)

 25 Years:

• RG # 159, Cape Cod  (July 21, 2026)

 20 Years:

• RG # 167, South Carolina Flathead  (February 4, 2026)