Metro Detroit Chapter of the Falcon Club of America
Gordon Leslie, President
Events
2009
December 5th, 2009:
Metro Detroit FCA Chapter Christmas Party
Ho ho ho, deck some halls, and smooch under mistletoe! It's time for our annual Christmas Party! Please let Jackie Altman, our Events Chairperson, know if you will to bring a dish to pass, and, if so, what it will be. The club is providing soda pop and a cash bar will be available. RSVP's are important so the club knows how much chicken to order for the main course. We voted unanimously at the last meeting to bring donations for the Toys For Tots charity. Members are encouraged to bring a gift for a boy and/or a girl not to exceed $20. A United States Marine will be on hand to receive the donations on behalf of Toys for Tots!
Address: Pulaski Civic Club, 252 Southfield Rd., Ecorse MI
Time: 4:00pm
2010
ROUSH Performance is clearing out some of its excess and obsolete 2009 inventory. According to the note Jack Roush, Jr. sent our chapter, this sale includes deals on items in ROUSH's overstock bin as well as items that have not been available before. Please click here for more information including vehicle models and payment information: ROUSCH Blog
Address: 28156 Plymouth Rd., Livonia, Michigan (Enter on the east side of building just north of south dock) When: 3:00pm - 7:00pm Friday the 20th, 9:00am - 3:00pm Saturday the 21st
Address: 28156 Plymouth Rd., Livonia, Michigan (Enter on the east side of building just north of south dock) When: 3:00pm - 7:00pm Friday the 20th, 9:00am - 3:00pm Saturday the 21st
November 14th, 2009:
Alan Aniol hosting the first garage party of the season. Donations for the pizza will be accepted, and please bring your own drinks and lawn chairs. This bench race will be for guys only (i.e., no adult supervision!). Please contact Alan directly with any questions (click on his name to send e-mail).
Address: 15404 Dondero Southgate, Mi 48195
Time: 5:00pm
Saturday October 3rd:
Ididit Car Show and Open House
Ididit's annual Car Show and Open House in Tecumseh, MI is being held the first weekend in October. Come and check out the baddest rides that Michigan and the surrounding states have to offer! There will be door prizes, food, a live band and much more to make you want to stay, relax and catch up with your buddies all day long.
Address: 606 S. Maumee St, Tecumseh, MI 49286
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday October 3rd:
Huron Sportsmans Club Car Show & Steak Fry
Third annual Huron Applefest Classic Car Show, presented by Huron Sportsman’s Association is being held on Saturday October 3rd. Trophies, dash plaques, door prizes and 50/50 raffles will be available. Pre-registration until September 17 is $10.00 per car. Registration after Sept. 17 is $15 per car. All reservations are to be sent to Marvin Krause, 19207 Schultz Road, Huron Township, MI 48164. For more information call (734) 753-4741.
Address: 19835 Sterling Road, New Boston, MI
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Click here for a map of the Car Show site Saturday September 27:
Mustang Club of Mid-Michigan 16th Annual All Ford Show
Fords only! This includes all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. Show car registration and judging 8am - 12pm. Preregistration $15, Day of Show $22, Spectators $3. Gate proceeds benefit Childrens Wish Fund.
Address: Birch Run Expo Center, 1600 North Beyer Road, Birch Run, Michigan 48415 (Click for map)
Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Shelby American Automobile Club Show
The SAAC-MER 34th annual show hosted by Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC) is at the Ford World Headquarters in the in the east parking lot. This is a CLUB EVENT. We must have TEN Falcon's and TEN Ranchero's for their respective classes to remain in the show so please try to make it.
Address: 1 American Rd., Dearborn, MI 48126
Time: Open to the public 9am to 5pm
July 15-17, 2010
A RSVP is not at all required to attend an event, but it would be nice so we know who expects to show up.
Please contact Jackie Altmann, the Detroit Metro Chapter's Event Coordinator, with questions about this schedule.
Past Events 2009
Saturday October 17th:
Northville Cider Mill Run
We're going to the Northville Cider Mill for fresh cider and doughnuts! The cruising season may be winding down, but in Michigan that just means that the drives become even more beautiful as the leaves change. If you would like travel together, the first meeting location is Ford World Headquarters at 10:00am, leaving at 10:15am. Our next spot is on Hines Dr. directly across from WHQ's. We'll have lunch at Deadwood Restaurant following the cider mill.
Address: 714 Baseline Road, Northville, MI Click here for directions
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm (approximate) Saturday October 10th:
Northville Oktoberfest Classic Car Show
The Car Show will be in conjunction with the Northville Oktoberfest. All entries receive souvenir
dash plaques and beverage tickets. In addition, trophies will be awarded. Click here to view and print the registration form. The Northville Community Park is on the west side of Beck Road just north of Five Mile Road.
dash plaques and beverage tickets. In addition, trophies will be awarded. Click here to view and print the registration form. The Northville Community Park is on the west side of Beck Road just north of Five Mile Road.
Address: Community Park, Beck Rd., Northville, MI Click here for a map
Time: 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Sunday October 4th:
Huron Township Applefest Car Show
The 30th Annual Huron Township Applefest Car Show will take place on October 4th in New Boston, MI. THe Applefest event takes place on both the 3rd and 4th. It includes a great variety of family-friendly activities all weekend. Our particular interest in the Car Show on Sunday, which is free. Awards will be given at 3:00pm.
Address: New Boston, MI (click here for map)
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday October 4th:
Chapter Meeting
Our next semi-monthly chapter meeting will be October 4th at the Southgate Holiday Inn. Attendance is, as always, encouraged for all Metro Detroit members.
Address: 17201 Northline Road, Southgate, MI 48195
Time: 1:00pm
Click here for a map to the Southgate Holiday Inn FCA Regional Meet hosted by the Ontario & Erie Canal Chapters
The Ontario Chapter and Erie Canal Chapter of the Falcon Club of America have joined forces to bring you a Falcon Club Regional to Niagara Falls New York. Special arrangements have been made with the Holiday Inn Niagara Falls to provide attendees a preferred rate of $89.00 per night. This can be further applied to stays three days before and three days after the meet. Contact either Chapter for more information (see links below). NOTE: Some Detroit Chapter folks are meeting at the West Road truck stop to travel as a group. Check back for time and address of the location.
Address: 114 Buffalo Ave, Niagra Falls, NY 14303
Sunday August 23rd:
Irish Hills Lake District Drive
We will be cruising the lakes in the Irish Hills and Waterloo areas on August 23rd. Our first stop will be at Jarry's on the Lake (Wamplers Lake), from there we'll cruise to Clark Lake and the Beach Bar and Grill, after which we will roll to Innverness on North Lake outside of Chelsea, and on to Hell and the Dam Inn, finally ending up at the Whitmore Lake Tavern. We will spend about one to one and a half hours in each place to eat or socialize. To join the group there are three meeting locations:
1) Belleville rest area on the west bound side of I-94 at 10:00am, depart 10:15am
2) MacDonald's at US-23 and US-12 exit next to Sam's Club, depart 10:45am
3) MacDonald's in Clinton on US-12, depart at 11:15am
Sunday August 30th:
Lunch at Spartans Hall of Fame
Bill and Becky Anderson made reservations for lunch at the Spartans Hall of Fame in Lansing, in hopes to get Jack and Dorothy Gillis to join us this time. They had to miss the Mt. Pleasant lunch due to Jack being ill, so if you'd like to join us for this luncheon we have 1:00pm reservations. We hope to make this a huge crowd for Jack and Dorothy as they really miss the club. Hope to see you there. The restaurant is on W. Lake Lansing Rd. just off US-127 (address below). We'll be using the same directions as for Mt. Pleasant run. Meeting locations:
1) Baker Rd & I-94 at 10:00, leaving by 10:15.
2) Red Lobster in Jackson on 127 N just north of I-94 at 10:30, leaving by 10:45.
Address: 1601 W. Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
Time: 1:00pm
Phone: 517-337-4680
Friday August 21st:
Friday Night Dinner
Back by popular demand! The Friday night dinners will begin on Friday the 21st of August at the Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon in Belleville. Directions: from metro airport take I-94W to Rawsonville Rd (Exit 185), go south. Turn left at the 2nd light onto the !-94 service drive, Lone Star is on the left. Please RSVP to Jackie Altman (click here) so she is able to make an accurate reservation.
Address: 2111 Rawsonville Road, Belleville, MI 48111
Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm (or later, you never know)
Saturday August 15th:
Woodward Dream Cruise
We will meet for the Dream Cruise at the parking spot designated for us at 9 Mile and Woodward. Gates will open at 8am. Parking instructions and other information will be given at that time.
Mustang Memories All-Ford Car Show & Swap Meet
This event is sponsored by the Mustang Owners' Club of Southeast Michigan (MOCSEM). From noon to 7:00pm, with a separate admission, there will also be a BBQ Rib Cook-off and Family Fest with live entertainment, inflatables, petting farm and other kid-friendly activities. Aditionally there will be taste testing form Novi area restaurants.
Address: 46100 Grand River, Novi, MI 48374
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday August 2nd:
Chapter Meeting
Our next semi-monthly chapter meeting will be August 2nd at the Southgate Holiday Inn. Attendance is, as always, encouraged for all Metro Detroit members.
Address: 17201 Northline Road, Southgate, MI 48195
Time: 1:00pm
Saturday June 27th:
Downriver Cruise
Located in Southgate, MI at the Southgate Ford Dealership. This is a CLUB EVENT. The club will bring hot dogs to grill and everyone can bring a dish to pass. Something easy and not a hassle, please. Contact Jackie Altmann with your choice of dish. The next club meeting will be held at noon during this event. Following the cruise Mike and Cindy Eaves have again invited everyone to their home for a continuation of the good times. Please feel free to follow or show up there anytime after the Cruise.
Address: 16501 Fort St., Southgate, MI 48195; 
(800) 417-4552
(800) 417-4552Time: Parking lot opens at 9:00am, cruise begins at 10:00am
Mike & Cindy's Address: 14909 Cleophus Allen Park, MI 48101
Time: Anytime after 2:00pm Saturday June 13th:
The Pulaski Civic Club
The Pulaski Civic Club, the location of our annual Christmas Party, will be putting on a little classic stop for all makes and models from noon till the early evening. Chuck Altmann will be playing the oldies and the Pulaski Club has some other things planned for the day. For information call the Pulaski Club (313) 383-2533 or contact Jackie Altmann.
(313) 383-2533 or contact Jackie Altmann.Address: 252 Southfield Rd, Ecorse, MI 48229
Time: 12:00pm - 8:00pm (est.)
Thursday - Sunday June 4th - 7th:
The All Ford Nationals in Carlisle Pennsylvania
Admission: Th.-Sa. $10 /Sun. $7 / 4-day pass $30, Children under 12 are free.
Time: Th.-Sa. 7am-6pm / Sun. 7am-3pm
Time: Th.-Sa. 7am-6pm / Sun. 7am-3pm
Louisville Chapter Regional Meet
We are leaving on Thursday early morning.
Saturday May 16th:
Jonesville, MI Car Show![]()
This is a CLUB EVENT. Mike Eaves will be in Ypsilanti, MI at 6:30am at the MacDonald's on Michigan Ave. at US-23, we will pull out at 7:00am sharp, heading to the next pick up at the Clinton MacDonald's by 7:30am and will be leaving at 7:45am sharp to head to Jonesville.
Saturday May 9th:
Coldwater, MI Car Show![]()
and Swap Meet
Anyone interested in going together in a parade-type ride please meet Al Potts at the MacDonald's on Michigan Ave. at US-23 in Ypsi by 6:30am if you are planning to eat, we will pull out of there at 7:00am sharp, heading to the next pick up at the Clinton MacDonald's by 7:30am and will be leaving at 7:45am sharp to head to Coldwater.