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I write these remarks a few days after Lewis Hamilton gave Mercedes-Benz their 100th pole position in qualifying, and their fifth world constructor’s championship by winning the Brazilian Grand Prix.  Lewis also claimed his fifth world driver’s championship at the Mexico GP on October 28th.  He is only the third driver in history to win 5 world championships.

Have you put your “baby” away for the winter yet?  Pre-storage maintenance tasks are done on my CLK, and Prestige Auto Works is detailing it before winter storage.  Prestige does a fantastic job!  I urge all our members to support our advertisers, and be sure and tell them you’re a Club member when using their services!

Upcoming Events

Our next event is our Christmas Party and Annual Meeting at the Wisconsin Club in downtown Milwaukee, Saturday December 8th, at 11:00 a.m.

Make plans now to join us for these other early 2019 events:

  • Dine-to-Drive, Saturday February 16th  This is a *NEW* event, see more below.
  • Fish Fry, Friday, March 15th
  • Spring Tech Session at Black Forest, Saturday, April 27th
  • New Member Reception and Drive-to-Dine, May, date TBD.  

Check out the full event calendar elsewhere in this newsletter.  Other events may be added, and I close my remarks on upcoming events with…

If you have a suggestion for a Drive-to-Dine venue or and idea for an event, please contact myself or one of our other board members.  We are always looking for feedback and opinions from our members.  Don’t want to tackle an event by yourself?  Consider co-hosting an event with another member.

No Bus Trip to the Chicago Auto Show in 2019

Your Section has received information that Mercedes-Benz will not be exhibiting at the Chicago Auto Show in 2019.  To say the least your Board was surprised by this news, as I’m sure all of you are.  In light of this news your Board decided to cancel what would have been our 29th Annual Bus Trip, and concentrate on another February event.

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize Bob Turznik, who has hosted the Bus Trip for at least 10 years.  Thank You! Bob for all your years of service to our Section.

I would also like to thank Frank Geracie who stepped forward to host the event in 2019.

New February Event

Join us Saturday, February 16th for a Drive-to-Dine at Mader’s Restaurant, 1041 N Old World 3rd St., Milwaukee.  It's not Valentine's Day, but you can bring your sweetheart (and I don't mean just your MB!) and enjoy a great lunch and gemütlichkeit with other Wisconsin Section members.  We’ll be eating in the private room where we’ve enjoyed Christmas parties before, so mark your calendars NOW for this new event.  Parking should not be a problem; there are no Bucks or Marquette games scheduled that day.  Attendees will have a chance to win one of four (4) $50.00 gift cards.

See additional information elsewhere in the newsletter.

Have You Purchased Your Raffle Tickets?

Remember to purchase your raffle tickets to enter the MBCA’s Fall Raffle.  The prize is a 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63S with a MSRP of $128,920.  You can enter online at https://raffle.mbca.org/ or by filling out the Official Order Form and mailing back to MBCA with your check.

2018 Election of Directors

Elsewhere in this newsletter is the official ballot for the 2018 Election of Directors.  In some cases a paper ballot was also mailed separately to you.  In addition to the candidates listed, remember that any member in good standing can be a write-in candidate.  VOTE!  Ballots must be received by December 3rd to be counted, and election results will be announced at the Christmas Party and Annual Meeting December 8th.  Your VOTE is important, so DO IT NOW!!  

Please join me in welcoming our newest members as of November 11th   

Debora Beck              Carleton Davis                      Dominic & Heather Mickelson


THANK YOU to everyone for being a member of this Club.  We couldn’t exist without your interest and participation; it’s what makes this organization successful.  New member or long-timer, I’d love to hear from you; your comments and suggestions are always welcome.  We are always looking to improve your membership experience and give you value for your member dues.  

Looking forward to seeing you an at upcoming Wisconsin Section event,

 

Bruce Hamilton

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