Greetings all. 2022 has been a wonderful summer and there is more to come. Elsewhere in our newsletter you will find stories of our events enjoyed by all who attended. We need to continuously thank our sponsors and hosts as all have enjoyed these many gatherings. Bill Wayman provided his famous garage tour get together to kick-off the season followed by the Watkins Glen Driving Performance Driving School sponsored by Lotus and Mercedes Benz Clubs of America presenters and a host of coordinators headed up by Director –at- Large Dr. James E. Roberts of the Alabama Section. The ever-popular Father’s Day
Show in Canandaigua and our annual picnic in Scottsville were happily enjoyed by club members as well.
We have a drive and lunch date scheduled in Geneva on Sunday, August 28th at the Brewery Ardennes at 570 Snell Road, organized by club member Ethan Fogg. Please note this on your calendar so that we have a great showing of cars in the brewery courtyard. Details are in this newsletter and we’ll send out a brochure reminder beforehand and ask for RSVP’s. It is always wise to let the Brewery Ardennes proprietors know our numbers. This is a new event and place, so let’s show our support for Ethan Fogg’s effort in pulling this together. An early fall event is in the planning stage for September or early October and then our annual meeting will happen in early November.
I am certainly encouraged by our club FL section membership and associates' number which stands at 103, up from 101 in April. However, it would be a pleasure to see more of you at one of our events. As always, I am open to hear ideas from any member for an event that would interest you, so, feel free to contact me at my home or e-mail address.
In other club news the National Club Spring Raffle sold 3,164 tickets which produce approximately $57,000 in revenue. The first prize winner was Dave Gilbert, Three Rivers Section and second prize winner was Jackie Vaver of the Minnesota Section. The 2022 Fall Raffle First Prize is an AMG E53 Cabriolet, MSRP $98,540, while second place prize is $10,000. A minimum ticket sale is required of 4,342 tickets. The Fall raffle license will be submitted early next week and may be seen in a future ‘The Star’ magazine or as a future e-mail to you. National also reported that the 60-day deadline for a decision on the September MBCA Germany trips had passed. There were not enough paid attendees to financially justify the trip and unfortunately the decision was made to cancel. Those who had made reservations were notified and refunds have been issued for deposits. National directors will be meeting in the next couple weeks to make recommendations for a 2023 Germany Trip.
Once again, I remind all that our summers here are short and winter is long. Social driving get together opportunities of our lovely cars are waning. It is my hope to see you all soon.
Don Klug, MBCA FL Section President
