August 2019 President’s Message
MBCA Los Angeles Section Officers, Board Members, & Chairs Amir Rudyan President Amir.Rudyan@la-mbca.com
Chase Kaufman Vice President Chase.Kaufman@la-mbca.com
Kevin Wright Treasurer Kevin.Wright@la-mbca.com
Mindy Rudyan Secretary Mindy.Rudyan@la-mbca.com
Brigitte Trapp Event Coordinator brigittetrapp@me.com Tina Wright Board Member
Is it a C-Class? An E-Class? Or, an S-Class? Since I was a kid, I could easily tell the difference between the various Mercedes models. Furthermore, I even recognized the different model
years
just
(Headlights,
taillights,
etc.)
it
I
find
minor
nuance’s.
frustrating, when I see a nice Mercedes up ahead and can’t tell what model
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it is. In 2014, Mercedes
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their
really
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by
came out with the current
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S-Class design. It was so beautiful that they quickly applied
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that same look and feel to both the E-Class and the C-Class.
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Now, all three look the same. The new S Class is coming out at the end of 2020 (as a 2021 model year). From un-official
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pictures, they changed the very recognizable (and very
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beautiful in my opinion) front grill to a trapezoid shape.
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(Similar to Genesis) The dash had a very large screen in it,
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similar to the one you would find on a Tesla. (ok, maybe not
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quite as big). I am not a big fan of either of these changes but will reserve my final judgment until it comes out. All this
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made me realize – if I pay this much attention to detail, I must really love the Mercedes Benz brand.
Amir Rudyan President, MBCA-Los Angeles Section
Your Los Angeles Section Board
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2019 Malamut Museum Visit Event Date:
October 6th, 2019
Event Cost:
$10.00/Person
Location
1121 Lawrence drive Thousand Oaks
Time:
10.30 AM to 1:00 PM
We are meeting at the legendary Malamut Auto Museum Foundation in Thousand Oaks. This is a massive private collection of a wide variety of cars from Europe, Asia, and North America. This Museum is not open to the public, so please take advantage of this opportunity and come visit with us. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Lunch will be at a local restaurant following event. Not included with Museum reservation
To RSVP: RSVPs MUST be received BY Sept 15th! For questions: Call Paul at: 818-974-0016 Email Paul at: paulsr@rivera.com - ---------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ------------Make Checks Payable to:
MBCA-LAS
Mail RSVPs and checks to: Paul Rivera 508 S. Varney St. Burbank, CA. 91502 Malamut Museum Contact Person’s Name:
No. of people in your party:
Email Address:
Cell Number:
Malamut Museum
Number of people X
Total Payment
$10.00 =
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Paso Robles Drive and Winery Tour Organizer: Amir Rudyan
Cell: 818-424-0082
Email:
amir@avmindustries.com Date:
Saturday & Sunday, October 12th & 13th, 2019
Cost:
Each person to pay their own way for hotels and wine tasting (if desired)
Day 1 Option 1:
Join us on a beautiful and challenging drive through the mountains up to Paso Robles. (See map on next page) 8:00 AM
Meet at Starbucks 1195 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks,
CA 91362 8:30 AM
Depart to Paso Robles
Option 2:
Leisurely drive up to Paso Robles on you own
6:00 PM
Dinner Join us for dinner at a winery or local restaurant in Paso Robles (TBA)
Day 2 8:30 AM
Join us for breakfast at the hotel or do breakfast on your own
9:30
For those who don’t want to do wine tasting. Group drive or drive home on your own.
9:30
Depart hotel to Calcareous Winery https://www.calcareous.com/ 3430 Peachy Canyon Rd, Paso Robles
10:00
Wine tasting
11:00
Depart to J-Lohr winery
12:00
Wine tasting
1:00
Lunch (and then everyone drives home on their own)
To RSVP: Please RSVP to let us know if you’re coming
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Mail or email RSVPs to: Amir Rudyan:
28051 Balkins Drive, Agoura Hills CA
91301 Contact Person’s Name:
No. of people:
Email Address: Cell Number:
Cell Number:
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Honey Farm - Agriculture Museum - Olive Oil Tasting Organizer: Brigitte Trapp:
Cell: 818-808-3956
Email: brigittetrapp@me.com
Date: Sunday November 3rd 2019 Lets caravan to Fillmore and visit BENNETT'S HONEY FARM, TASTING ROOM & STORE. Continue to Santa Paula Agriculture Museum and No Host Lunch, after lunch enjoy the scenic roads to Ojai for Olive Oil- Tour and Tasting, spent afternoon in Ojai with its small town charm and creativity. Get lost in locally owned boutiques with hand-crafted wares, galleries, and distinctive cafes. 9:00 AM
Meet at Starbucks 111 S Westlake Blvd #B-4, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
9:30 AM
Depart promptly.
1st stop
BENNETT'S HONEY FARM - HOME OF TOPANGA QUALITY HONEY TASTING ROOM & STORE Free, Phone: (805)521-1375 3176 Honey Lane (Hwy 126) Fillmore, Ca. 93015
2nd stop
Agriculture Museum-Museum of Ventura County 926 Railroad Avenue Santa Paula, CA 93060
3rd stop
No host Lunch at Chapala Mexican Restaurant 245 S. 10th. St. Santa Paula Ca 93060
4th stop
Phone: 805-525-2813
Ojai - Olive Oil Ranch Tour and Tasting, Free 1811 Ladera Rd. Ojai Ca 93023
5th stop
Phone: 805.525.3100
Phone: 805-646-5964
Ojai where you can enjoy cup of coffee, Boutiques, Antique Stores and Wine Tasting at your leisure.
All RSVPs and payments must be received by October 28th 2019 Make Checks Payable to: MBCA-LAS
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Mail RSVPs and checks to: Brigitte Trapp 23123 Dolorosa St. Woodland Hills CA 91367 For questions: Call Brigitte at:818-808-3956 or Email Brigitte brigittetrapp@me.com Please fill out your information below and mail with your check. Contact Person’s Name:
No. of people in your party:
Email Address:
Cell Number:
Agriculture Museum
No of tickets needed
$5.00
Total Paid: $
MBCA Members get Discounts on Parts, Service & Accessories at Participating Mercedes-Benz Dealers As a Mercedes-Benz Club of America member, the presentation of your membership card may entitle you to 5%, 10% or (up to) 20% off parts, service and accessories from participating U.S. and Canadian Mercedes-Benz dealers. Call your local Mercedes-Benz dealer in advance to confirm their participation in the MercedesBenz Club of America dealer discount program. Call your local Mercedes-Benz dealer in advance to confirm their participation in the Mercedes-Benz Club of America dealer discount program.
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Performance Driving Event at Buttonwillow Raceway Organizer: Paul Rivera: Date: Cost
Cell: 818-974-0016
Email: paulsr@rivera.com
11/22-24/2019 See info below and go to link provided for complete info.
Location: Buttonwillow raceway
Registration for this event should be open by late August. This event is being put on by the Audi Club. As such, in order to participate and be covered by insurance, you will also have to register to become a member of the Audi club. ($60.00) Once registration is open, the link below will be linked to the Audi’s club's registration home page at www.motorsportreg.com/orgs/audi-club/southern-california/. In the meantime, If you click on the above link, then go to the “Recent Events” tab on that page you can read about last year's event to get the flavor of the driving schools. In addition to registering at the Audi Club website, please let Paul Rivera know you plan on participating by sending him the following information: Please RSVP by 9/30/2019. Please email RSVPs to: paulsr@rivera.com --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --RSVP Form for:
Buttonwillow Raceway Driving Event
No. of People in your party? Contact Person’s Name: Cell Number: Email Address
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• 8/16/2019
Legends of the Autobahn / Pebble Beach – Monterey **
• 8/24/2019
MBZ Dealer tour – Keyes MBZ
• 10/6/2019
Tour the Malamut Car Collection – Thousand Oaks***
• 10/12-13/2019
Coast Drive & Winery Tours – Paso Robles
(Calcareous Winery) • 11/3/2019
Honey Farm - Fillmore
• 11/22-24/2019
Button Willow Raceway – I-5/Bakersfield **
• 12/8/2019
Holiday Party at Morton’s Burbank
• 1/5/2020
Planning Breakfast
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2019 Holiday Luncheon at Morton’s Steak House – Burbank Guest Speaker: Regional AMG Manager for Mercedes Benz USA Come join us for a great lunch, great speaker and meet other Mercedes Benz enthusiasts. Or simply meet old friends Organizer: Kevin Wright: Tel: 818-621-0321/Email: kwright383@gmail.com Date:
Sunday, December 8th, 2019
Time:
12:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Cost:
$50.00/Person with advanced registration & payment (up to 11/8/2019) or $60.00/person thereafter.
Location:
Morton’s Steak House, Burbank (3400 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91505)
Toy for Tots:
PLEASE BRING AN UN-WRAPPED TOY FOR DONATION
To RSVP: RSVPs should be sent in ASAP! Payments MUST be received BY December 1st! For questions: Call 818-621-0321 or email Kevin at: kwright383@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2019 Holiday Party – Morton’s Steak House - Burbank Make Checks Payable to:
MBCA-LAS
Mail RSVPs and checks to: Kevin Wright: 444 South California Street, Burbank, CA 91505 Contact Person’s Name:
No. of seats required:
Email Address: Cell Number:
Cell Number:
□ I am making my reservation now and will send in payment later
□ Enclosed is my reservation and payment
Number of people
Total Payment
Morton’s Steakhouse
X $50.00 = X $60.00 = Total Payment:
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Your Los Angeles Section is holding elections for President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer,
We’re having an election and any member can run for any open position. Members can also run for multiple positions. However, anyone elected to two or more positions can only hold one office. For example, suppose someone runs for President and Vice-President, and they get the most votes for both positions. That person must select one position. The person with the second most votes would get the other position. Each membership may cast one vote. If a member votes multiple times only their last ballot will be counted. This allows you to change your mind. Voting begins September 1 and runs through September 22. Like last year, every member or associate member with Internet access can vote via the web. The MBCA Los Angeles website, www.la-mbca.com, page lists each position, the names of those running for each position, their photo, and a write-in section for each position where YOU can write in a member’s name. You can write-in any member’s name, but they must be a member. Those without Internet access (that’s anyone who receives this newsletter by postal carrier) will receive a ballot with this newsletter. Please fill out your ballot and mail it back. On the following page is a sample of the webpage. With the exception of the best driver we know, we used comic characters as samples. On the webpage, if you wanted to vote for Snoopy, you’d simply click the button in front of his name. If you wanted to see his bio, you’d click the biography icon. If you want to enter a write-in candidate, click that button and enter their name in the field. At the very end of the web page is a submit button. Make sure to press that button. That button will start your email software. The recipient and the subject will both be filled in. Do not change them. Just hit send.
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The arrow points to the submit button. Press it when you’re ready.
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Cars Wanted for the Multi-Regional Event 2019 Hilton Head Car Club Showcase & Concours d’Elegance Early Sedans/Coupes Roadsters/SL’s Convertibles Concours Quality Mercedes Hilton Head 2019 will be a Multi-Regional Mercedes weekend event Nov. 1-3 in beautiful Hilton Head, South Carolina. We’ll be showing 40 cars in the Saturday, Nov. 2. Car Club Showcase. Go to the MBCA.org National website for details on registering your car. On Friday, Nov. 1, we’ll have a Mercedes-only Rally in the low country of South Carolina and a club dinner that evening at a popular Hilton Head restaurant. On Saturday, in conjunction with the Car Club Showcase, we’ll have a Mercedes-only car show with awards in two different classes and the Silver Star Preservation judging for cars 25 years or older. On Saturday evening we’ll have another club dinner at yet another popular Hilton Head eatery. On Sunday we can all relax and enjoy the beautiful cars entered in the Concours d’Elegance. To register for the Hilton Head Weekend, use the motorsportreg website: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/hilton-head-concours-d-elegance-port-royal-golf-club-mbca-821898.
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