August - September 2011 MBCA Section of the Year
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President’s Message By Jeff Klepac
Columns Presidents Message 1
For those of us who live in the Midwest, our summer has been extremely hot with temps climbing into the triple digits during July. Want cooler weather? Fast forward six months and we’ll be shoveling snow. Feature Articles Ok now, back to today. Rte. 66 The Mother Road 2-3 Even though it’s hot now, don’t Complete Garage Open Ho. 4 let that slow you down too much. Larry Barnes, 550,000 miles 7 Just crank up the A/C and enjoy Doyle Comfort, Cobra 10 the ride! For August’s ‘First Sunday Drive’, we’ve reserved Miscellaneous that day for the annual Smith Rants, Raves and Rallye, where your driving, Ramblings navigational skills and patience Loyalty Awards Program 4 are really put to the test. Some How to Join MBCA 5 might even argue that a Officers and Board 5 marriage counselor will be Club Store Discount 7 Uplift 7 needed afterwards, but hey - it’s Section President Jeff Klepac and his 1976 MerNTB Discount 7 really a fun time. As we roll through cedes-Benz 240D Tire Rack Rebate 7 summer, we’ve got several things planned for you. As you read through this newsletter, Coming up mark your calendar and plan to attend the events that interest you most. Your board of directors have done a great job putting together a wide variety of June - September club events, but we’re always looking for new ideas and leaders for the future. With Smith Rallye 1 Election of Officers 1 that in mind, our annual elections are coming up soon, so consider tossing your name KC Scout System Tour 3 in the ring. We could use your talents. Don’t be a stranger. Hope to meet you soon! Santa Fe Garage Speaker 3 Spaßnacht Dates 5 Calendar 12 Jeff Klepac President | Mercedes-Benz Club of America | Kansas City Section ________________________________________________
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Election of Officers and Board Members
Smith Rallye Sunday, August 7th The First Sunday Drive on August 7th starts at 12 NOON at the U.S. Bank at 119th St. & Roe in Leawood. At that point you will be given instructions for the Smith Rallye. Joyce and Dudley Smith again have created a route to befuddle your best intuition. Also, plan to attend the social hour at its end. Awards will be given. To be eligible for awards only two people over the age of 10 may be in the car. One driver and one navigator. Entry fee is $10.00 per car. Please RSVP now. We need an approximate number for reservations at the ending get-together.
Nominations for Officers and Board Members will be accepted at the September 3rd breakfast meeting at First Watch Restaurant. Look for your ballot to be sent out in the mail soon. Send the completed ballot to John Ryan before the September meeting, or take the opportunity to vote at the regular meeting at First Watch in September. Submit nominations to John ryan before August 10th. Help us keep the Kansas City Section an exciting SECTIONOF-THE-YEAR group!
Call: Joyce Smith 913-338-0766 email: esmith2078@kc.rr.com