February - March, 2013 www.kcmbca.org
In this issue:
Winter Gala a Great Success
Presidents Message 2
The Winter Gala this year was just what it says. It was wintery, especially for those who drove to the event from the east side of town where an untimely and sudden snow storm occurred the afternoon and evening of the Gala. Fortunately for the folks west of town, the cold air was the only concern. About 50 festive folks attended the gala. The ambiance of the Hallbrook Incoming President Mark Moody accepts the Country Club was perfect, with piano gavel from past President, Jeff Klepac accompaniment, great food and drink and lively conversation abounding Photo by Morgan throughout. Our special guests were Bill and Jeannie Denton, MBCA National Director at Large, who travelled from Oak Brook Illinois to be with us. The Presidential Gavel was passed to incoming president Mark Moody from past president Jeff Klepac. Rich Carlson awarded plaques to the Oktoberfest Concours d’ Elegance winners. Bill Denton presented an award from MBCA to Jeff Klepac for the for the best overall communications of all the MBCA sections, and Mark presented the Member of the Year award to Ian Harns. Margaret Kressmann , wife of new member, Norman Kressmann, won the grand finale door prize of a print by famed auto artist Dana Forrester. Awards were presented to “milestone” members having up to 30 years in the Kansas City Section. More Photos on pg. 5
Columns
Feature Articles Winter Gala Great Success 1-5 KC Police Speaker 2 Klepac’s Route 66 Trip 2 Best Electronic Newsletter 2 Member of the Year 2 For Enthusiasts 3 Membership Milestones 3 Uplift T-Shirt Saturday 5 E15 Fuel Warning 5 Car Club Network 10 Star Tech 2013 10
Miscellaneous Rants, Raves and Ramblings How to Join MBCA 6 Officers and Board 6 Loyalty Rewards Program 8 Logo Shop 8 Club Store Discount 8 Uplift 8 Tire Rack Rebate 8 Advance Auto Rebate 8 Request from NBO 8 New Members 10
by Bob Smith
Gala
Coming Up February - May
Spaßnacht Dates 6 Calendar 12 Art of the Machine, River Market, June 2, 2013 DD/AX Metro Comm, Col. June 22, 2013
Above: Jeff Klepac accepts the award for communications excellence from Bill Denton, MBCA Director-at-Large. KCMBCA President, Mark Moody looks on.
Above: Bob Del Poplo, left, and Bob Poduch. Right: Lively conversations enjoyed by Barbara Del Popolo, left, Donna Ryan and Janet Barnes. Photos by Bob Smith