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President’s message

 

I want to begin this newsletter by thanking all of those who have helped make this chapter successful during the past year, by hosting events or making sure this newsletter gets to you on a regular and timely basis.

 

Frank Geracie

Bernd & Christine Kampe

Dick and Nancy Kusch

John Ledbury

Frank & Cathy Lubinski

Ghassan Majdalani

Nancy & Dean Pearson

JoAnne Peterson

Bob Turznik

 

 

Thank you to everyone for all your efforts during 2017!
 

Since our last newsletter, members have enjoyed our Fall Tech Session at Umansky Motors, the Door County Fall Tour and most recently the Pabst Brewery tour.  Read more about each of these events elsewhere in this newsletter.
 

Our Christmas Party and Annual Meeting are coming up Saturday, December 9th at the Wisconsin Club. Let JoAnne Peterson know if you plan to attend as the reservation cut-off is November 30th.  The first event for 2018 is our 28th annual bus trip to the Chicago Auto Show, Sunday, February 11th. The reservation form can be found elsewhere in this newsletter. This is a very popular event that quickly fills the bus, so I encourage you to make your reservation NOW!  All 2018 events presently scheduled are listed on the Upcoming Events Calendar. Additional events will be announced as plans are finalized.  I encourage you to put all these events on your calendar now and join us for as many upcoming functions as you can. I can’t say it enough, if you have a suggestion or idea for an event, please contact me or one of our other board members. We are always looking for suggestions from our members.


Don’t Forget StarFest 2018!   StarFest 2018 will be held May 14 – 21 in Birmingham Alabama. StarFest is the premier MBCA National event for 2018 and offers something for everyone.  Come for a couple of days, or stay for the entire week. Featured this year is the Autobahn Experience and Runs at the Talladega Superspeedway, a private tour of the Barber Motorsport Museum, performance driving on the Barber Motorsports road course, a Concours and, of course, tours of the Mercedes Benz factory.   I encourage all of our members to seriously consider attending this event.  I attended StarTech 2013 in Birmingham and I can tell you that it was absolutely outstanding! Check out https://starfest2018.mbca.org/

 

Newsletter Editor Needed!


Frank Geracie, our longtime newsletter editor, needs to step away from the position due to job demands.

This is Frank’s last newsletter. Heading into 2018 we need to find a new editor. If you or someone you know has an interest in filling this very important position please let me know. The newsletter editor does not have to be a board member, or even a club member.
 

Board Members Needed!
 

We have 3 board members whose terms expire at the end of 2017. Serving on the Board of Directors is a great way to meet other members and get more involved in Club activities. The time commitment is small, only 2 hours a month for a board meeting. And with the acquisition of our GoToMeeting software individuals can participate in a board meeting from the comfort of their home or office. Board membership is open to any member in good standing. If you are interested in serving as a board member, please contact me.
 

Keep Your Information Current!
 

The Wisconsin Section relies on the roster information from MBCA's national office to send out newsletters and other Club information. If you don't keep your profile on the National site current, we don't have any way of knowing where to send information to you. We have no way of knowing what email or regular mailing address you want us to use unless your preferred information is included in your profile at MBCA National.

We cannot update your profile information; only you can do that.

Please take a few minutes and go to the MBCA national website, check your profile and make sure all of your information is complete and up-to-date including your e-mail address that you want to use to receive Wisconsin Section information, your regular mailing address and your phone number.

Don’t Forget to Buy Your Raffle Tickets! Remember, the last day to purchase your tickets for MBCA’s 2017 Fall Raffle is Tuesday, December 5. The Grand Prize is a 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R. Even if you don’t want to go that fast I’m sure a new Mercedes would look nice in your driveway. Christmas Shopping?  Don’t Forget the MBCA Club Store Has Moved.  Land’s End is now managing the MBCA Merchandise Store at https://www.mbca.org/lands-end. MBCA polo shirts, jackets and more are available through the Merchandise Store. The MBCA Event Equipment Store at https://www.mbca.org/catalog?catalog=All is your source for name badges, note cards, anniversary pins, grille badges, back issues of the Star Magazine, and equipment for section events.

 

Mercedes Secures Double Formula 1 Championships.  Many of you know I am a huge fan of Formula 1. I couldn’t resist including in my remarks this issue that Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport won their third Constructor’s World Championship this year. Even better than that, Lewis Hamilton (no relation) won his 4th Driver’s World Championship, joining only 5 other drivers to ever achieve this feat.

 

Finally, please join me in welcoming our newest members as of November 19th:
 

Brenton Blawat                                                     Susan & Dave Janczak

Julianna Javor                                                       Walter Miller

Randy & Brenda Wahlstrom                              Siggi Witt


I hope to meet all of you at an upcoming event.
 

I close these remarks hoping that you enjoyed a great Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. Whether you celebrate a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or something else, best wishes for a great Holiday Season and a very prosperous 2018.

 

Bruce Hamilton

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