MBCA|KC - der Benz Newsletter October/November 2011

October - November 2011 MBCA Section of the Year

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President’s Message

In this issue:

By Jeff Klepac

Columns

Seasons of change - all around us...

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I’m grateful for the cooler weather of late - but also know that winter is right 12 around the corner.

Before long, I’ll be unpacking the winter tires and installing them to 14 ensure safe driving in the snow.

Feature Articles

Next year marks the 40th anniversary of the Kansas City Section. It’s hard to StarTrails 2011 2-14 imagine that on February 29, 1972, the Kansas City Section came into existence. My, Notice of Special Meeting how time flies and things change!

(Incorporation Changes) 4-5

KC Scout System 3 Notice to Members September Breakfast 11

Club Election Results 12 One important change the officers and board of directors will soon be completing Senna Movie Review 12 involves moving our non-profit corporation from Missouri to Kansas. You’re probably asking - why should we do that?

Miscellaneous

We are doing this for an important reason; if our section were ever faced with a Rants, Raves and legal situation, the legal climate is considered to be more favorable in Kansas.

Presidents Message Advance Auto - Tire Rack Website News

Ramblings

New Members Loyalty Awards Program How to Join MBCA Officers and Board Club Store Discount Uplift NTB Discount Tire Rack Rebate Advance Auto Rebate Request from NBO

Coming Up October - January

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Winter Gala 1-2-6 Spaßnacht Dates 7 Calendar 16 Concours d’Elegance 3-11 November Breakfast (UpLift) 11 Ready For Winter Clinic 11

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Winter Gala!

Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City

More details to come.

The officers and board of directors have already agreed to institute this change, but I wanted to formally let the KC Section members know about it.

At the November 5th breakfast meeting, I’ll call for a formal vote of all members Jeff Klepac on the Chain of Rocks bridge over the Mississippi in attendance River in St. Louis, MO. Along the original Route 66 Highway.

Photo by John Ryan to approve the Members Resolutions Approving Dissolution of the Missouri Corporation. Please refer to the following documents on pages 4 and 5 of this issue of der Benz!

• Notice of Special Meeting • Plan of Complete Liquidation and Dissolution • Members Resolutions Approving Dissolution

The Kansas Corporation is already in existence and we will be transferring the KC Section assets to the Kansas Corporation after dissolution of the Missouri Corporation.

Again, during this change we expect a smooth transition with no disruption to club activities. Feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this matter.

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StarTrails 2011, Driving the Mountains, Ouray, Colorado

by Dudley & Joyce Smith Barbara & Bob Smith

Twelve members of the Kansas City Section traveled to Colorado in August to attend StarTrails, a 5-day national event sponsored by the Pikes Peak Section. Those attending were Bob and Barbara Smith, Bob and Martha Poduch, Vic and Sherry Enns, Dudley and Joyce Smith, Kelly and Jaymie Bonavia and their daughter Meredith, and Steve Dierks. The event was held in the quaint little village of Ouray, Colorado, nestled in a box canyon in the San Juan mountains.

StarTrails is an off-roading event for MLs and GLs, ascending and descending the mountain passes on narrow dirt and rock trails crossed by streams at elevations above the snow line (in August) with thousand foot drop-offs on the side of the trail. The Enns and the Bonavias were experienced in off-road driving and enjoyed three days of beautiful mountain scenes out in the wilderness. Dudley Smith joined them (in the passenger seat) on the last day and found the sport scary but a whole lot of fun!

Other attendees from across the country explored the western slopes of the Rockies on paved roads. They took the Million Dollar Highway from Ouray to Durango, a beautiful ride on a road that challenges a drivers shifting skills. The ride ended at the historic Strator Hotel’s Diamond belle Saloon. Some also went up to Telluride for a day of sightseeing which included a ride on the Gondola to the top of the ski slopes. One day-trip was made through spectacular scenic red-rock canyons and mountains to Gateway, Colorado, which is very near the Utah border to see a fantastic resort and car museum. Evening events at

Winners of the “Most Enthusiastic Off Road” award; The Bonavia family, Kelly, Meredith and Jaymie.

Photo by Bob Smith

the hotel included an outdoor showing of the original True Grit movie starring John Wayne. The movie was filmed around Ouray. Before the showing, clips of the movie were shown followed by clips of those scenes as they look today – places we had all been on our day trips. The week was topped off with a barbeque with awards and entertainment.

The “Most Enthusiastic Off Road” award was presented to our own members, the Bonavia family who drove their ‘06 ML350. Kelly Bonavia said StarTrails is “the best organized event, super-fun with spectacular trails and very well thought out”

For the photography buffs, each morning of the event began with professional photographer, John Fischer, of Arvada Colorado. John and his “students” walked the scenic area in and around Ouray taking advantage of the early morning sun and its affect on the scenery. John gave us lots of good tips and advice. Other students shared their expertise too. Each day also included drivers training sessions for the trail excursions. Our friends Mary Alice and Frank Cozza of the Western Reserve Section presented defensive driving classes to the group.

The Pikes Peak Section members were wonderful hosts. They were always there to answer questions and help in any way they could. We were provided with box lunches and bags of trail mix every day which made for great picnics in the mountains. They also provided a place to congregate at the hotel and we all became acquainted with other MBCA The KC Section was well represented at StarTrails 2011.

Left to right; Bob Poduch, Bob Smith, Kelly Bonavia, Martha members from around the country. We came home from StarTrails as better drivers and with new friendships.

Poduch, Meredith Bonavia, Jaymie Bonavia, Joyce Smith Sherry Enns, Dudley Smith, Vic Enns and Steve Dierks.

See more photos on page 14.

Photo by David A. Carpenter, Pikes Peak Section

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September Sunday Drive to KC Scout Headquarters

by Jeff Klepac

This month, our First Sunday Drive took us east to Lee’s Summit, Mo. to the headquarters of the KC Scout.

After leaving the US Bank parking lot, we first stopped briefly at Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City, lining up our cars for a photo in front of their beautiful dealership.

As we arrived at the KC Scout facility, we were greeted by Nancy Powell, a seasoned employee who knows every aspect of their systems.

Nancy Powell speaks to the members at the KC Scout HQ. Photo by Jeff Klepac

KC Scout focuses on getting Metro Kansas City drivers where they want to go smoothly and safely. Kicking off in 2004, Scout is a joint effort between the Missouri and Kansas Departments of Transportation to strategically manage more than 160 miles of the Metro’s most congested freeways.

I have to think that those who toured this facility were somewhat overwhelmed by all of the available technology used by KC Scout. It’s not only used for traffic management, but to also minimize the impact to the motoring public in the event a traffic incident does occur.

Once again, many thanks to Nancy for sharing her knowledge with us.

KC Section members enjoyed seeing Nancy Powell monitor Traffic at the KC Scout Headquarters.

Photo by Jeff Klepac

It’s time to shine up that German beauty of yours and head over to Hawthorne Plaza for our annual

Oktoberfest Concours d’Elegance.

Once again, we’ve invited other area German Car Clubs to showcase their cars along with us.

Please join us on Sunday, October 16th, 9am-2pm and show the public why we’re so proud of our automobiles.

For more info. contact: jeff@kcmbca.org

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Page 4 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO THE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF MERCEDES-BENZ CLUB OF KANSAS CITY, INC.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special meeting of the Active Members of Mercedes-Benz Club of Kansas City, Inc., will be held at The First Watch Restaurant, 11112 W, 63rd. , Shawnee, Ks. 66203 on November 5, 2011, beginning at 9a.m., for the purpose of approving the dissolution and termination of the Corporation and adopting a Plan of Complete Liquidation and Dissolution and addressing such other business as may properly come before this meeting.

Date: October 1, 2011 Print Name: Jeffrey M. Klepac, President By order of the Board of Directors ______________________________________________________________________________________

PLAN OF COMPLETE LIQUIDATION AND DISSOLUTION As required by the Section 355.671 of the Missouri Nonprofit Corporation Law (the “ACT”), the following Plan of Complete Liquidation and Dissolution (the “Dissolution Plan”) shall become effective upon the approval thereof by the affirmative vote of the Board of Directors of the Mercedes-Benz Club of Kansas City, Inc. (the “Corporation”) and approval by the lesser of (i) at least two thirds of the votes cast on this issue by the Active Members of the Corporation at the special meeting scheduled for November 5, 2011 or (ii) a majority of the Active Members.

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Background of Corporation. The Corporation was incorporated in Missouri on February 29, 1972, for the following purposes: a.

To serve the interests of the Mercedes-Benz owners through official contacts with factory outlets in the United States via National Headquarters of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Inc b.

To facilitate procurement of technical and engineering information about Mercedes-Benz automobiles.

c.

To gather together socially the enthusiasts of the Marque

d.

To participate in motor events with Mercedes-Benz automobiles.

e.

To compile records of all existing types of Mercedes-Benz automobiles within the Section.

f.

To represent the Marque in contemporary motoring circles.

2.

Dissolution. Upon approval of the Dissolution Plan by the Board of Directors and the Active Members, the officers of the Corporation shall execute and file, or cause to be filed, Articles of Dissolution with the Missouri Secretary of State in accordance with the Missouri Nonprofit Corporation Law. Thereafter, the Corporation shall not engage in any business activities with the exception of those activities necessary to preserve the value of its assets, adjust and wind up its business and affairs and distribute its assets in accordance with the Act and this Dissolution Plan.

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PLAN OF COMPLETE LIQUIDATION AND DISSOLUTION ----- Continued from page 4 -----

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Payment of Debts. After the Articles of Dissolution are filed with the Missouri Secretary of State, the Corporation shall give notice to all known creditors as provided for in Section 355.696 of the Missouri Nonprofit Corporation Law [and shall publish notice of dissolution as provided for in Section 355.701]. Thereafter, all known or ascertainable liabilities of the Corporation shall be paid or provided for. The Board of Directors of the Corporation may also set aside (in the form of cash, securities or other assets) a reserve fund in an amount estimated by the Board of Directors to be necessary for the payment of estimated expenses, taxes and contingent liabilities (including expenses of dissolution, liquidation and termination of the existence of the Corporation and the distribution of its assets).

4.

Liquidation of Assets. The Board of Directors and officers of the Corporation shall take such acts and actions as shall be necessary or appropriate to completely liquidate and dissolve the Corporation.

5.

Final Distribution. As soon as the Board of Directors of the Corporation determines that all of the debts, obligations and liabilities of the Corporation have been paid and discharged, or adequate provision has been made therefore, the appropriate officers of the Corporation shall execute and cause to be filed Articles of Termination with the Missouri Secretary of State in accordance with the Missouri Nonprofit Corporation Law and shall distribrute all of the remaining assets of the Corporation as follows: first, to pay all outstanding dissolution expenses (including attorneys fees) and second, to another nonprofit corporation organized for the same of similar activities as those of the Corporation.

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Power of Board of Directors. The Board of Directors and, if authorized by the directors, the officers, shall have authority to do or authorize any and all acts and things as provided for in the Dissolution Plan and any and all such further acts and things as they may consider desirable to carry out the purposes of the Dissolution Plan, including the execution and filing of all such certificates, documents, information returns, tax returns, and other documents which may be necessary or appropriate to implement the Dissolution Plan. The Board of Directors may authorize such variations from or amendments to the provisions of the Dissolution Plan as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the dissolution, complete liquidation and termination of the existence of the Corporation, and the distribution of its assets to its shareholders in accordance with the Act.

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MEMBERS RESOLUTIONS APPROVING DISSOLUTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Mercedes-Benz Club of Kansas City, Inc. (the “Corporation”) has reviewed and considered that certain Plan of Complete Liquidation and Dissolution which is attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Dissolution Plan”) and has determined that the proposed liquidation and dissolution of the Corporation as set forth therein is in the best interests of the Corporation and its Active Members.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Active Members do hereby adopt and approve the Dissolution Plan and approve and consent to the liquidation and dissolution of the Corporation as described therein.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officers of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to (i) prepare (or cause to be prepared), execute, verify, acknowledge and file, in the name and on behalf of the Corporation, Articles of Dissolution with the Missouri Secretary of State; (ii) implement the Dissolution Plan and perform all of the acts and requirements authorized and directed by the Dissolution Plan; and (iii) prepare (or cause to be prepared), execute, verify, acknowledge and deliver any and all agreements, instruments or documents as they, or any of them, may deem to be appropriate to complete the liquidation and dissolution of the Corporation as directed by the Dissolution Plan, without the further act or resolution of the Active Members or Board of Directors.

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$1,000 Loyalty Rewards Program Congratulations! Being and staying a member of the MercedesBenz Club of America (MBCA) has its privileges. Because you have been a member 12 consecutive months or longer without lapse, you automatically qualify for the NEW $1,000 Loyalty Rewards Program being offered by Mercedes-Benz USA to Mercedes-Benz Club of America members only. This Program, new in 2011, entitles you to $1,000 off the price of any 2010, 2011 or 2012 Mercedes-Benz vehicle (excluding Sprinter Vans) that you purchase from an authorized U.S. MercedesBenz Dealership. To receive your $1,000 discount: Go to your favorite authorized U.S. Mercedes-Benz Dealership and negotiate the best price for a new Mercedes-Benz vehicle.

Present an Official Loyalty Rewards Program “Member in Good Standing” Certificate to the Dealer (carefully read #2 below). The Dealer will take $1,000 off the purchase price of your vehicle instantly.

To print your Official Loyalty Rewards Program “Member in Good Standing” Certificate, please read these instructions carefully.

You will have 60 days from the day you print your Certificate to bring the Certificate to your Dealer for a $1,000 discount. Certificates will not be accepted anytime after 60 calendar days past the date it was printed (the expiration date will be printed on the Certificate)

Once you print a Certificate, you will be unable to print another one

Primary Club members may redeem one $1,000 Reward Certificate during calendar year 2011. The vehicle must be purchased in the Primary member’s name

Associate Club members may redeem one $1,000 Reward Certificate in calendar year 2011. The vehicle must be purchased in the Associate member’s name. Copied, forged or otherwise altered Certificates are prohibited. Certificates may not be redeemed toward vehicles purchases prior to January 1, 2011

Questions? Please call the MBCA’s National Business Office in Colorado Springs at 1.800.637.2360 weekdays from 8am-5pm Mountain Time

Looking for a name badge like this? Be sure to visit www.mbca.org and look for the link to the club store. A variety of styles are available.

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Winter Gala!

Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City More details to come.

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Spaßnacht Find out more: www.kcmbca.org Click on “Club Info”

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Join Mercedes-Benz Club of America Kansas City Section • Bi-monthly issues of our award-winning, full-color national magazine, The Star, and bi-monthly issues of our awardwinning section newsletter, der Benz!

• Owner Loyalty Program with a $1,000.00 Discount Certificate good on the purchase of certain M-B vehicles.

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• 15% discount on parts, labor and accessories at Aristocrat Motors and Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City.

October 17, 7:00 PM

Summit Hickory Pit BBQ 1012 SE Blue Pkwy Lee’s Summit, MO. ___________________ November 21, 7:00 PM

Near Union Station

Details to be announced later __________________ December 19, 7:00 PM

Hereford House 17244 Midland Dr. Shawnee, KS.

__________________ January 16 7:00 PM Details to be announced later

• National events with a wide variety of driving and social events, technical information and active discussion forums.

• Local events: Monthly breakfast meetings and pub nights, tech sessions, dining events, historic and driving tours, autocross and driver education events, rallyes, track events, picnics, annual holiday party, charitable events, concours, and more.

JOIN NOW! www.mbca.org or call 1-800-637-2360 Your membership includes an associate membership for another person in your household in the Mercedes-Benz Club of America and the Kansas City Section. Ownership of a Mercedes-Benz not a prerequisite.

1 year $45, 2 years $87, 3 years $127.

2011 MBCA Kansas City Section Officers

Officers and Board Members

Phone E-mail

Jeff Klepac, president Mark Moody, vice president Kevin Arburn, secretary Joyce Smith, treasurer John Ryan, past president

Board of Directors

Bob Del Popolo Melvin Price Donna Ryan Bob Poduch

Rich Carlson Bob Smith Larry Ebner Dudley Smith Ian Harns John Ryan

Newsletter Editor Bob Smith

(913) 782-5865 (913) 685-8573 (913) 648-7675 (913) 338-0766 (913) 268-1252

jeff@kcmbca.org mark@kcmbca.org kevin@kcmbca.org joyce@kcmbca.org grownup@kcmbca.org

(913) 888-2617 bob.d@kcmbca.org (816) 721-0640 melvin@kcmbca.org (913) 268-1252 donna@kcmbca.org (913) 327-1632 bob.p@kc.rr.com (913) 897-0260 rich@kcmbca.org (913) 268-8984 newsletter@kcmbca.org (913) 961-7090 larry@kcmbca.org (913) 338-0766 dudley@kcmbca.org (816) 812-9495 ian@kcmbca.org (913) 268-1252 grownup@kcmca.org

(913) 268-8984 newsletter@kcmbca.org

(913) 268-1252 grownup@kcmbca.org

Webmeister-Administrator John Ryan

Membership Director Bob Del Popolo

(913) 888-2617 membership@kcmbca.org Midwest Regional Director

Bill Denton (Oak Brook, IL) (603) 734-3200 regional.director@kcmbca.org

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• Factory trained technicians • State of-the-art equipment • Rental cars available

Call for an appointment

• Insurance claims assistance • Environmentally safe • Written limited lifetime warranty

913-262-6050

7200 W. Frontage Road, Shawnee Mission, KS 66203

www.evelandbros.com

Kansas City’s independent Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, Lexus, Land Rover and Audi repair shop.

New Location 5400 Antioch Rd. Merriam, Kansas 66202 913-432-7800

Not just your average garage...

Bosch Authorized Service

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Willkommen New Members !

William Allen Robert Beckett Andrew Cage Barbara Davidson Miguel Jenkins Bob Lahiff

Gregory Mann William Murray Jay Nachtigal Curtis Patterson Lynette Seehausen Ben Tarwater

We look forward to meeting you soon at one of our events.

Uplift Organization, Inc. accepts donations of goods and funds. See the Uplift website at www.uplift.org for a list of needed items and how to donate them.

Request from the NBO With every email and address update that we receive at the NBO, (either by website, phone, email or snail mail), we will send a 10 % Off Coupon for one item in the Club Store. One coupon per member will be sent electronically (so it must include a valid email address). Please send these updates to Geni at geni@mbca.org. Remember, incorrectly mailed items cost the club money!

NTB Offers Discount to KCMBCA Members NTB National Tire & Battery is offering a discount for KCMBCA members. Our friend, Brandon Ebert, the manager at the 119th & Metcalf store arranged for that generous discount for our members. Mention account #913-660-8439 and your club membership to the salesman/ service writer.

There is a link to TireRack on the Kansas City Section’s website, www. kcmbca.org. Click the link, which is the logo shown above, to enter the TireRack website to buy their products.

The K.C. Section receives a small rebate when you purchase their products through our website.

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Octoberfest German Car Show - Sunday, October 16th

Get your car ready to display at the German Car Show to be held at the US Bank Parking lot in Hawthorne Plaza, 119th St. & Roe, Leawood, KS. All of the local German car clubs have been invited to display their cars including BMW, Audi, Volkswagen and of course our MercedesBenz club.

Show cars must be in place at the site by 9:00 AM The show will run until 2:00 PM. Judging will be coordinated by Rich Carlson. More information will follow in the next issue of der Benz!

September Breakfast Larry Ebner wins the door prize of Griots Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner at the September breakfast meeting Photo by Bob Smith

November Breakfast Jim Schmidt will be the speaker at the November breakfast meeting.

Jim is the Service Manager at Aristocrat Motors, and his topic will be about his work with UpLift, the organization that provides help to the homeless in the Kansas City area.

Jim will accept donations from the membership of toiletries, canned goods and clothing that day. They especially need new or gently used socks, underwear, shirts, etc. So, when you come to the November breakfast meeting, please bring what items you can for Jim to present to UpLift for the homeless.

Matt Yates MB of KC Service Manager spoke to the members at the September breakfast meeting. Section President, Jeff Klepac makes a point during his introduction of Mr. Yates.

Photo by Bob Smith

Is Your Mercedes-Benz Ready for Winter?

Yes, I know, I said ‘winter’ but that’s months away well, not so fast; the cold weather will be here before you know it.

Anyway, our good friend Matt Yates, the Service Director at Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City is giving Kansas City Section members the first opportunity to register for a free service clinic.

Where: Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City 13851 Madison Avenue Kansas City, MO 64145

When: Saturday, October 22nd Time: 8am - 3pm

You must call to register....

816-943-7000

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Election of Officers and Board of Directors The election of Officers and Board of Directors for 2012 is complete. The Positions were filled as follows.

Officers: Jeff Klepac - President Mark Moody - Vice President Secretary - Kevin Arburn Treasurer - Joyce Smith Board of Directors: Bob Poduch Bob Del Popolo Bob Smith Larry Ebner Dudley Smith

Donna Ryan Ian Harns Richard Carlson Melvin Price John Ryan

Advance Auto Parts and TIRE RACK offer generous rebates to our section.

by John Ryan

Did you know that items you purchase regularly can benefit our section? Just order online from the TIRE RACK and Advance Auto Parts at their usual great prices, and the club gets a nice rebate to help fund the great events and benefits we offer. It’s simple; just click thru the TIRE RACK or Advance Auto Parts banner ads on our website, www. kcmbca.org, and you will be taken to their websites to shop.

The TIRE RACK gives our club a 6% rebate for everything you purchase from their site. Their prices on tires, wheels and accessories are some of the lowest you can find, and the products can be shipped to your home, office, or any one of hundreds of installers nationwide. Advance Auto Parts offers many online-only specials and rebates to our section with 8% of the sale being returned to the KC Section.

You can have your order shipped to your home, or you can pick it up at your neighborhood Advance Auto Parts store.

So, when you’re thinking about those new BLIZZAKs for this Winter or when it’s time for that oil change and radiator flush, please consider helping out our section by visiting kcmbca.org, clicking through the TIRE RACK and/or Advance Auto Parts Banner ads, and order your items from these great vendors that help out our club.

Even if you are not a dedicated Formula One racing fan, the new documentary on the racing career of the brilliant Ayrton Senna is definitely worth seeing. I got to attend a screening at the Tivoli Theater on September 16th, and the movie is an expertly crafted assembly of film footage, interviews and historical events that tell the very compelling story of the young man from Brazil. From his dramatic entry into Formula One and throughout his brief career, Aryton Senna created his own legend with his driving skills and likeable persona. If you have any interest in the history of Formula One racing, I would recommend “Senna” as a must-see. [Tivoli Manor Square - 4050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO] Kevin Arburn

Winter Gala!

Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City More details to come.

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Refinishing

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Straightening

Remanufacturing

CoreFirst Bank & Trust was a major sponsor of the Mid-America Caravan in 2009

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MBCA|KC Logo Shop Now Open!

by John Ryan

At the encouragement of its Board of Directors, MBCA|Kansas City has opened its own online Logo and Apparel Shop. Working with The Queensboro Shirt Company of Wilmington, North Carolina our section can now offer the Club Logo and special events graphics to be embroidered onto hundreds of different items ranging from T-Shirts to Polos, Jackets to Jerseys, and everything in between. No longer does the club have to predict, purchase and inventory numerous styles and sizes of logo apparel.

Our new store will allow a much wider variety of items with no “up front” costs to the club. There’s no minimum

purchase requirement, and the item(s) will be delivered to your mailbox or doorstep. And, every item purchased provides additional revenue to the section’s treasury, to help fund the great events where you’ll be wearing your new “duds”.

So, what are you waiting for? Head over to our website, www.kcmbca.org and click on the graphic/link for our new Logo Shop. And, if you want to know what to get me for Christmas, there’s a nice NIKE polo with the section logo on it. Size medium, please.

Scenes from StarTrails 2011 Shadow cast upon the mountain side at sunrise is the image of an indian warrior.

A coincidental sighting during the photo class.

Dudley and Joyce Smith in their 1996 SL320 enjoy a scene near Bridal Falls outside of Telluride, CO.

Photo

by Bob Smith

Photo by Bob Smith

Below: Just a leisurely drive in the country.

Photo by Dudley Smith

Well above 12,000 feet elevation the Mercedes-Benz vehicles had no trouble on this rugged trail near Ouray.

Photo by Dudley Smith

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What activities would you like to do with your Benz friends in 2012 ? Contact a board member and let them know.

October

Oct. 1 Breakfast Meeting, First Watch, Shawnee, Ks. 9 AM Oct. 2 First Sunday Drive US Bank, 119th & Roe, Leawood

Ks. 12 NOON. St. Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison, KS Oct. 16 Octoberfest, German Car Show, US Bank Parking Lot,

119th & Roe, 9:00 AM Oct. 17 Spaßnacht, 7 PM, Summit Hickory Pit BBQ 1012 SE Blue

Pkwy, Lee’s Summit, MO. Oct. 22 Tech Session - Car Clinic, M-B of KC. 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM

November

Nov. 5 Breakfast Meeting, First Watch, Shawnee, Ks. 9 AM

Speaker, Jim Schmidt, UpLift.

Nov. 6 First Sunday Drive US Bank, 119th & Roe, Leawood Ks.

12 NOON. Louisburg Cider Mill. Louisburg, KS. Nov 21 Spaßnacht, 7 PM, Near Union Station, Kansas City, MO.

December

Dec 3 Breakfast Meeting, First Watch, Shawnee, Ks. 9 AM.

Officer Tim Gaughn, KC Police Dept.

Dec 4 First Sunday Drive US Bank, 119th & Roe, Leawood,

Ks. 12 NOON Dec. 19 Spaßnacht, 7 PM. Hereford House, 17244 Midland Dr.

January

Jan. 7 Jan. 8

Jan. 16 Jan. 28

Breakfast Meeting, First Watch, Shawnee, Ks. 9 AM First Sunday Drive US Bank, 119th & Roe, Leawood, Ks. 12 NOON Spaßnacht, 7 PM Details to be announced.

Winter Gala, MB of KC 13851 Madison, KC, Mo.

For the latest list of events, visit our Web site at: www.kcmbca.org Smart Phone Users, click this QR Code and our website will magically appear on your phone.

Our calendar is continuously being reviewed and updated throughout the year. It’s never too late to suggest activities that you think would be of interest to our members.

Breakfast is at 9 AM the first Saturday of each month at the First Watch, Shawnee Mission Pkwy. at Nieman Rd., Shawnee, KS. Order your favorites from the menu. Individual checks.

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MBCA Section of the Year !

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