Welcome to MAYRA.

Model A Youth Restoration Award

MAYRA provides financial support to youth whose interest in the hobby is demonstrated by their efforts in restoring a Model A. Our reason for doing so is to solidly cement the idea of the Model A hobby in the minds of our youth at an impressionable age with the intent and hope that this will be a lasting association that will help support Model A restoration and the hobby in general into future generations. 

About MAYRA

In 1994, Charles Viosca, Board Member of the Model A Ford Club of America (MAFCA) felt something needed to be done to help youth who were interested in restoring a Model A. Charles determined that the best way to do this was to provide financial support. He brought the idea to the MAFCA’s Board and they supported the idea. MARYA was born.
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Award Recipients

In 1994, MAYRA made its first award of $500 to a young member of the Dallas Model A Ford Club. Since then, awards have totaled over $205,000. In 2024, thirteen recipients received $2,000 in gift certificates. 
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Applying for an Award

The awards are in the form of gift certificates purchased from Model A Ford parts and services vendors and are made annually. They are announced at the summer conventions of the Model A Restorers Club and the Model A Ford Club of America. 
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Eligibility, Application form and process,
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MAYRA provides financial support to youth whose interest in the hobby is demonstrated by their efforts in restoring a Model A. Our reason for doing so is to solidly cement the idea of the Model A hobby in the minds of our youth at an impressionable age with the intent and hope that this will be a lasting association that will help support Model A restoration and the hobby in general into future generations. 
Welcome to MAYRA.

Model A Youth Restoration Award

MAYRA provides financial support to youth whose interest in the hobby is demonstrated by their efforts in restoring a Model A. Our reason for doing so is to solidly cement the idea of the Model A hobby in the minds of our youth at an impressionable age with the intent and hope that this will be a lasting association that will help support Model A restoration and the hobby in general into future generations. 

About MAYRA

In 1994, Charles Viosca, Board Member of the Model A Ford Club of America (MAFCA) felt something needed to be done to help youth who were interested in restoring a Model A. Charles felt that the best way to do this was to provide some financial support. He brought the idea to the MAFCA’s Board and they supported the idea. The MARYA was born.
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Award Recipients

In 1994, MAYRA made its first award of $500 to a young member of the Dallas Model A Ford Club. Since then, awards have totaled over $124,000. In 2020, twelve youth received $2,500 in gift certificates and for USA recipients, one year of free automobile insurance when the restoration is complete, car registered in their name, and they are old enough to drive.
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Applying for an Award

The awards are in the form of gift certificates purchased from Model A Ford parts and services vendors and are made biennially and are announced at the conventions of the Model A Restorers Club and the Model A Ford Club of America. 
Click "details" for application: 
Eligibility, Application form and process, 
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Sponsors

MAYRA could not conduct its program without the generosity of people and organizations that want to support youth with their restorations. MAYRA relies on donations from Model A Clubs as the primary source of funding. Model A parts and services vendors fall in behind Model A Clubs as the new source of support.
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Making a Donation

If you or your club would care to become a sponsor by making a donation, please contact:
Jim Lank
13478 Egbert Street
Sylmar, CA 91342
jimclank@gmail.com
Make checks payable to:
Model A Youth Restoration Award
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Memorials

Most club members whole heartedly support youth programs for they believe they are the future of the hobby and possibly a future purchaser of their Model A. So, it is fitting that clubs and individuals show how you feel about them. Please consider making a donation in their name.
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