THE SONOMA COUNTY
FALCONS FOR FUN CHAPTER

FORD FALCON PICNIC
DOYLE PARK, SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA
September 23, 2006

The Sonoma County Falcons for Fun Chapter wanted to celebrate its 11th year as a chapter, and 46 years of the Ford Falcon.  What better way is there to celebrate a great American car than a good old fashioned picnic?  Fr. O'Brien came up with the idea awhile back and the picnic was a great success.

We saw old and new club members alike at this special gathering.  The picnic was held at Doyle Park in Santa Rosa.  The park is one of Santa Rosa's finest and was the perfect setting for a fun and relaxing time underneath the magnificent oak trees.

 
Upon arrival to the Picnic, Fr. John O'Brien  was there to greet and meet.  Fr. O'Brien
and Br. Mark  did a lot of upfront publicity and footwork to make the picnic success.

About 50 people and 20 Falcons attended the picnic.  There were a few other old Fords and an Edsel to boot in the parking lot.   Amazingly, the Utilities (wagons and rancheros) outnumbered the Falcon cars at the show.  There were some cars that showed up that had not been seen by club members before.

Doyle Park---what a great place for a picnic!   Everybody had a good time. 
Here's a photo of one side of the parking lot.

This was a day for old and new chapter members to get together.  It was also a day to meet new Falcon friends.  The chapter has developed quite a history over the past eleven years.  It does not seem that long ago that the chapter had its beginnings at a potluck dinner held at the home of Bill and Nancy Johns.  Bill and Nancy were honored with a lifetime chapter membership award at the picnic.

Bill and Nancy Johns were honored at the picnic with a special award. 
Here is a photo of Bill---regarded as a founder of the Sonoma Chapter.

The picnic was a lot of fun!  We may have to do this again next year.  Below are some more photos from the picnic for your viewing pleasure.

Al Aiello, 9/06

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