April - May, 2013 www.kcmbca.org Second Saturday Lunch – Springfield Mo.
In this issue: Columns
Presidents Message
Feature Articles
Springfield Member Lunch Ryan, Midwest Reg. Dir. Tom Strongman, Speaker Loyalty Rew’ds Changes DD/AX Information
By Mark Moody
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Miscellaneous Rants, Raves and Ramblings
For Sale 5 How to Join MBCA 6 Officers and Board 6 Loyalty Rewards Program 8 Logo Shop 8 Club Store Discount 8 NTB Tire Discount 8 Uplift 8 Tire Rack Rebate 8 Advance Auto Rebate 8 Request from NBO 8 New Members 10
We were in Springfield for lunch March 9th with members in the area. There were about sixteen gathered around the table for good food and good conversation. The Springfield Brewing Co. provided us with a great venue, comfy chairs for those who arrived early and sampled the brewery’s several beers. The sun was out and the temps in the 60’s really made it feel like spring. I had the opportunity to meet with members I had seen on previous trips to Springfield and some new faces as well. The highlight of the day had to be the mystery of the “Other W111”. I was seated next to John Olgivy, who with his wife Dee, have a wonderful 1967 W111 convertible which they’ve brought to KC in the past. John asks me, do I know of another W111 in Springfield? He then tells me the story of seeing another one in Springfield, just like his, one day while out driving around. Shortly after this, I made my way around the table to visit with some of the other members, including Steve Nieman. Steve has been a member for many years, however this was his first club event. I asked about his Mercedes, and as he told me about it, I shared Steve Nieman and his son show their John’s story with him. He looked at me and 280SE which has been in the family for said “that’s MY car”. Well, I gave a shout out generations. to John, “hey John, I found the other W111!”. Photo by Mark Moody Before you know it, they’re discussing their cars, and having a great time. So you never know what may happen when we all get together.
Coming Up February - May
Spaßnacht Dates 6 Calendar 12 McPherson Col. CARS May 4, 2013 Art of the Machine, River Market, June 2, 2013 The Springfield members had an time at the Brewery in DD/AX, Metro. Comm. Col. enjoyable Springfield. June 14,15,16, 2013 Photos by Mark Moody Smith Rallye, Aug, 4, 2013
Editors Note.
Page 11-A of this issue of der Benz! is not in the printed version. See the electronic version at kcmbca.org for photos and story on the March FirstSunday drive to the Dean Weller Garage in DeSoto, Ks.