Mercedes- Benz Club of America Star Bulletin
More than a Car Club. We're a Community. TM APRIL 2019
EVENTS SCHEDULE & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
MBCA SAN DIEGO SECTION OFFICERS
Victoria Mazelli, President 858-229-3380 [email protected] OUR HERITAGE, OUR FUTURE Michael Cooper, Vice President 760-599-0629 [email protected]
Carol Kruse-Ross, Treasurer 858-245-1991 WINNER OF [email protected] BEST IN SHOW AT AMELIA Diana Kruse, Secretary Director of First Impressions ISLAND [email protected] CONCOURS Joanne Barnard, d'ELEGANCE Director of Spirits [email protected] FOR 2019.
Bob Gunthorp, Historian & Photographer This is a 1938 540 [email protected] SSK Autobahn Gary Jarvis, Director 619-670-1375 Kurier, from the Keller Collection in Rudy Hradecky, Director of Procedures Petaluma, CA. [email protected] In March 1934 Mercedes-Benz debuted at the Berlin auto show Steve Ross, Membership Chair, the Autobahnen Kurierwagen Komprressor type 500.Only one Star Bulletin Editor, Website & e-Mail Distribution model existed and the brochures informed the public that this car 619-508-3925 was designed for incredibly high speeds on the autobahn and [email protected] winds at this speed gave the car its defining shape. This 1939 Bud Cloninger, model is equipped with the 5.4 liter engine with Komprerssor. Six SW Regional Director 602 -326-6270 of this model were made according Wikipedia. Top speed is [email protected] claimed to be 110 mph. This automobile is an "eye catcher for sure". Redaction: MBCA of San Diego Printing & Distribution: Phoenix Direct Mail Services WHATS COMING UP Attention Members: We hope you will support our advertisers…they support this Bulletin. Mention our THIS IS IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you change your e-mail or Newsletter when you contact them. mailing address you must notify the MBCA National Business Office at The MBCA, the San Diego Section, its mbca.org. If you do not do this you will not receive your newsletter or Officers, members, MBUSA, smart other important club information. GmbH, and AMG, however, make no
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Is your membership due for renewal? JULY 14; CAR RACES AT THE LOBNER'S. Pg 9 Don't let it expire and miss out on the fun we have in the MBCA - San Diego Section Coming up on Sunday June 2 Lawrence Welk Brunch Theatre, Menopause The Musical
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A fun car show and lunch at THE CORDIANO winery S. Ross
We were greeted by a swinging three pointed star upon arrival at the destination
WOW! This was a blow out folks. We had more cars than we had room to park and what an assembly of really nice Mercedes-Benz automobiles' ranging from a 1952 Adenauer 300d from the Gunthorp collection to a 2017 GTS AMG driven by our newest member Roy Axelrod. Attendees were greeted by yours truly, Victoria, Gary, and Ed to park cars and then we were served coffee from Starbucks and fresh home-baked cranberry muffins and snicker doodle muffins. As Bud Hartwell would say "there was some fine German iron on the field." The organizers arrived early or what we thought was early, and almost immediately cars started showing up. Gary Jarvis was an early arrival, and thankfully he was there to help position the vehicles.
Several SLs and AMG were in attendance. Rich Seymour brought the family owned 1980 300 TD diesel wagen, to represent that Mercedes-Benz is not just into go-fast haul-two people vehicles.
Mr. Rudy Hradecky, our Director of Proper Procedures, was our judge for the car show. He did an outstanding job, and I heard no complaints. His selections were entirely appropriate.
It can be difficult to get a good photo, or a photo at all for that matter, of a judge. There are times when perceived influence or monetary action is completely misinterpreted that may occur as the judge makes their rounds. This has caused the judge and the entrants to be "photo shy". You may note this photo has been photo shopped to prevent any misunderstanding.
The Rich Seymour family 1980 300TD Rich Seymour, Ken Zander, Gene Matson and, Tim Taylor. Rich is the one with the beard.
Kai and Heidi Erdmann with their 2007 S65. They drove over from Coronado to see the lush green mountains of the back country. Kai has the number 31 on his doors. I never thought to ask him if he was racing it"
Carol Ross has the Divine Ms. "M" her 1969 280SE Coupe all decked out for Ms. M's Fifth Birthday!
Brian Kruse pointing out his two beauties the 190SL aka Ruby Begonia and the "Benz n Red"
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Joey's CLA250 next to Roy's GTS AMG. The lady on the far left is a new member Pam Leonard next to her 1998 SLK230 BRABUS
Frank and Pam Leonard and their SLK230 BRABUS
Stephen Shapley confers with Michael Cooper While standing next to Michael's 1970 280SEL Limo with diplomatic flags.
Bob Gunthorp's 1952 300d Adenauer flying Major General Flags
Ed Masussi's 1980 450SL and Steve's 560 SL Ed Ed Masussi's car, Leonard's, Tony's SL55 and Gary's Red SL50 and Ann Kinner walking away
Fisto Ecdao's CLK AMG Joey Costa's CLA250 Pete Lobner's 280SL
Row two of the car show
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Row one of the show cars. Tony Edwards confers with Diana Kruse
Roy Axelrod's newest ride the GTS AMG
Our event organizer Ed Masucci, note the Star he is sporting, Carol Ross and Lina Ecado
Tony and Ellen Edwards
Victoria gets the Starbucks coffee going as Kai and Steve observe.
Del Baumgartner's back is to the camera
Pete and Jun Lobner, and Lina and Fisto Ecado
Debra Lopez and Joey Costa. Cutest couple?
Adelaide and Mom Cathy
Heidi Erdmann and Roy Axelrod
Chief Judge Rudy, Frank and Pam Leonard, Cathy and Anthony Ockunzzi and Stephen
Anthony and Stephen Looking happy and enjoying the day
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Bob, Jeanette, Gary Jarvis and Victoria
Ann Kinner, Richard Mann, Del Baumgartner and Fisto.
Debra, Joey and Diana. Note Judge Rudy behind the tree checking his notes Diana and Michael Lina and Fisto Pose for the photographer
Frank and Pam Leonard, Cathy holding Adelaide and Anthony Mary and Del Baumgartner with our hoist Ed. Love that MB Star
Stephen telling the crowd about his Mercedes-Benz collection. We all enjoy hearing about our Mercedes-Benz friend's cars and what they have done with them.
The gathering area for coffee, cup cakes, and snicker doodles. The portly gentleman in the shades is Presidential Security. Typically not seen in any photographs, but always present. The section has the distinction of never losing a president
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CAR SHOW WINNERS
Tony Edwards takes home the third place trophy with his Silver SL55 AMG. Very nice ride.
Bob Gunthorp wins second place with his 1952 300d Sedan commonly called the Adenauer. This Mercedes-Benz was dubbed the Adenauer when Conrad Adenauer the first Chancellor of the Federal German Republic used six of these custom built cabriolet and hardtop sedans.
First place, Stephen Shapley with is 1972 280SEL 4.5. The 290SEL was first produced with a 2.8 liter engine. Mercedes-Benz later made it available with the 4.5 liter V-8 engine. This model is much more desirable in todays market and fetches considerably more money than the 280. Stephen has done a lot of work on this car and he has a couple more Mercedes-Benz in work.
Thank you Rudy for stepping up to be our judge. Being a judge is not an easy task and many people don't like to be a judge, myself included. Without a judge it is just a car show and most of us like to have our car win a prize.
The President, Victoria, the board and Ed the organizer thank all of you profusely for bringing your Mercedes- Benz automobiles out and having a fun day. It was really nice to meet many of you for the first time and thank you Frank and Pam for joining our club and we look forward to many more fun events with you and the SLK that Pam is now driving more I bet.
IT WAS A FANTASTICALLY FUN DAY AND THE VIEW WAS TO DIE FOR
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COMPHRENSIVE LIST OF ATTENDEES Victoria Mazelli
Attendees - Member & Guest Names Car Year Car Show Winners
1. Ed Masussi, Event Chair, Member 1980 450 SL Roadster 2. Steve Ross, Event Co-chair, Membership 1987 560SL 3. Carol Ross, Treasurer, Sweets/Coffee 1969 280SE COUPE 4. Michael Cooper, Vice Pres. 1970 280SEL LIMO 5. Diana Kruse, Secretary, 1st Impress 2000 300SL 6. Brian Kruse, Member 1960 190SL 7. Gary Jarvis, Director-at-Large 8. Bob Gunthorp, Historian 1952 300 Adenauer Event 2nd place 9. Janette Hay, Member (with Bob G.) 10. Tony Edwards, Member 2004 SL55 Event 3rd prize 11. Ellen Edwards, wife of Tony 12. Stephen Shapley, Member 1972 SEL 4.5 Event 1st place 13. Roy Axelrod, Member 2016 GTS AMG Joined 3-19-2019 14. Anthony Ockunzzi, Member 1997 S500 15. Cathy Ockunzzi, wife of Anthony and daughter Adelaide 16. Frank Leonard, Member 1998 SLK230 BRABUS Joined online at event 17. Pam Leonard, wife of Frank 18. Del Baumgartner, Member 2006 350SLK 19. Mary Baumgartner, wife of Del 20. Joey Costa, Member 2014 CLA250 21. Debra Lopez, Member (with Joey) 22. Pete Lobner, Member 1971 280SL 23. Jen Lobner, wife of Pete 24. Kai Erdmann, Member 2007 SL65 25. Heidi Erdmann, wife of Kai 26. Fisto Ecdao, Member 2000 CLK 430 AMG 27. Lina Ecdao, wife of Fisto 28. Richard Mann, Member GL350 29. Ann Kinner, partner of Richard 30. Rich Seymour, Member 1980 300 Turbo Diesel Station Wagon (refurbished) 31. Gene Matson, Friend of Rich 32. Tim Taylor, Guest of Rich 33. Ken Zander, Guest of Gene 34. Rudy Hradecky, Director Procedures Jaguar 35. Victoria Mazelli. Pres. BMW
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Pete & Jen Lobner are hosting a classic Mercedes car race on Sunday, 14 July, 2019.
Where: 1096 Leroy Street, San Diego, CA 92106 (Point Loma)
When: Arrive at 1:00 pm for pre-race activities (or whenever time we agree with MBCA)
• The first of six preliminary races will start at 2:30 pm. There is a $2.00 fee to race in each preliminary race. That fee is redistributed with ½ going to the purses for races 1 – 6 (1st, 2nd & 3rd places) and ½ rolling into the purse for the final race.
• The final race should be run and the winner crowned by about 3:30 pm.
Food & beverage:
• Some sort of food will be served as a light lunch (need to agree with MBCA on how we should do this).
• Bring your own choice of alcoholic drink. Soda and water will be provided (Need to agree with MBCA on how we should do this).
Contact info: home phone: 619-501-3938, Jen cell: 619-699-903
The venue: Lobner’s top deck
The racers: 300SL, 450SLC, 280S, W154 W196, & W196 streamliner playing pieces
The race course: Six racing lanes, 25 tiles long.
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A race in progress: Each player moves their car based on the roll of six dice in a cage. Each car may move one tile for each time its lane number (1 to 6) appears on a roll of the dice cage.
Speaking of racing the Mercedes-Benz Petronas racing team kicked off the 2019 season by winning both the Australia and Bahrain races this season. In both races Mercedes-Benz finished in first and second place.
Valtteri Bottas came in first in Melbourne and second in Bahrain.
Lewis Hamilton, the current World Champion, came in first in Bahrain and second in Melbourne.
The silver Arrows are off to a great start and look promising to win another Constructors Championship. Mercedes-Benz has won the Constructors Championship for the past five seasons, beating both Red bull and Ferrari
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WHATS HAPPENING IN OUR MEMBERSHIP WORLD S. Ross
WELCOME ABOARD
The MBCA and the San Diego Section welcome you to our Mercedes-Benz world. Please join us as soon as possible and join in the fun. Have a question contact the membership guy, me, 619-508-3925 or [email protected] or any board member.
Roy Axelrod Ken Kirk
The roster does not list what Mercedes-Benz these folks have but, I am sure it is a beauty. We would love Mercedes- Benz be it new, old, vintage, well used or concours. Yes we love diesels too!
WE THANK YOU
The San Diego Section and the MBCA sincerely thank you for
renewing your membership and for your continued support…
Drew Berne Will Deatrick Bob Donald
Sunny Donald Jurgen Fischer Susan Fischer
Bob Muscio E. Terry Ernie Terry Bryan Woll
If you see a fellow Mercedes-Benz driver ask them if they would like to join our club. There are many benefits and the price of admission is one of the least expensive in the world – only $55.00, and no hidden costs. As a member you will receive the STAR Magazine, which has won every award there is to win for a club publication. As a member most dealers also give a discount on maintaining your Mercedes- Benz. The magazine has interesting articles on defensive and performance driving, restoration and maintenance advice from brand experts, and information from sections throughout North America…and much more.
Announcement from NEW members Frank Leonard & Pam Leonard...joined online 3-24-2019 at the revent." Frank Leonard stood up and announced to the group a big thanks to everyone for making he and his wife feel so welcomed. He said, "We drove our Mercedes (insert the year/model here) to the Cordiano Winery/Car Show as guests of long-time good friends (new members) Anthony and Cathy Ockunuzzi just for fun." Frank continued to say "after seeing the participation, meeting and sharing a meal with members, engaging in conversations, as well as the friendship shared by all...he and his wife Pam knew they wanted to join our club." He said, "We had so much fun!"
Email of thanks from LONG-TIME members Gene Matson & Rich Seymour. "Good Morning Victoria, We all had a great time yesterday (they invited 2 guests) mingling with other club members and enjoying the great food, service and view at Cordiano Winery. It was a real pleasure to meet you and see you in action as club president. We have belonged to 7 other car clubs over the last 40 years and you are the best president yet! ... We are planning to make as many club events as we can...Your club member list is a great idea. See you soon, Gene & Rich."
Text message of thanks to Ed Musucci from LONG-TIME Member Joey Costa "The Cordiano Winery was a great place to display the cars - the view was amazing - we had a really great time
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PICNIC IN BORREGO SPRINGS SATURDAY MAY 4, 2019
Diana Kruse and Steve Ross have put together a little road trip over the mountains for a picnic on Christmas Circle in Borrego Springs. It should be top down weather and the twisty roads are a lot of fun. NO FREEWAYS!
HERE ARE THE DETAILS;
MEET AT CHRISTMAS CIRCLE in down town Borrego Springs AT 12 NOON BRING WHAT YOU WANT FOR YOU PICNIC LUNCH BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE. THE CLUB WILL FURNISH DRINKS IF YOU HAVE A SPECIAL DRINK YOU LIKE BRING IT ALONG
HERE ARE SOME OPTIONS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO PARTICIPATE.
If you want to drive up as a group meet Steve Ross at Escondido Mercedes-Benz at 9:30 am for a 10:00am departure for Borrego Springs
If you don't want to drive back home after the picnic and festivities, the Borrego Springs Resort and Spa has given us a special rate of $135.00 for a King Suite. If you want to book a room call the resort and tell them you are with Mercedes-Benz and they give you the special rate. Rate was set up by Jennifer the event booking lady. They are getting booked up pretty fast so don't wait to long. Steve and Carol have a room and it will be available as an oasis in the desert for any weary travelers.
There many things to do in Borrego this time of year so we can decide at the picnic if we want to do something special. As always we are always open for suggestion so long as it is not too hard and fun.
If you have questions call Steve Ross at 619-508-3925 or e-mail [email protected]
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BE A CHICKEN DINNER WINNER
Alas we have no CHICKeN DINNer WINNer !
THE APRIL AUTOMOBILE, IS A CITROEN
This is a 1927 Citroen Model C4 1X Berline four door, 1.6 liter 4-stroke engine and three speed transmission. It was capable of going 60 mph. To me the car looked like a model A Ford.
Who can identify the make, model and year of this stunning automobile? The silver one in the foreground, not the Mercedes-Benz. You may tell us all about the Mercedes-Benz if ya want but, no chicken dinner.
Correctly identify the brand of this motor car, year, and model. The 1st correct answer to S. Ross at: [email protected] or 619-508-3925 is the winner of a chicken dinner
** CHICKEN DINNER RULES. CONTESTANTS MAY WIN ONLY 2 CHICKEN DINNERS PER CALENDAR YEAR **
Some say the internet is an excellent source to find the mystery car
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BUTTONWILLOW DRIVING EVENTS 2019
SATURDAYS, Feb. 16th; Aug. 10th; and Dec. 7th; 2019 8:30 AM to 4:00PM
Fast facts about Buttonwillow
This is an opportunity for members of the Mercedes Club to participate in a one-day driving experience, either on an individual basis or as an organized membership gathering. This one-day performance driving and learning event allows you to become a better driver. You also learn more about the performance and handling aspects of your Mercedes.
Although this event held at a racetrack is referred to as performance driving, this is not one’s primary reason for going to Buttonwillow. You will be given the opportunity to learn to drive your Mercedes more safely and competently by a professional driver. You will learn about speed, cornering, braking, and more importantly the capability of your Mercedes or other automobile, as well as your own driving capabilities. After instruction, you may, if you want, go to the track solo and see how you do.
Buttonwillow Raceway Park is a motorsports park in Kern County, California, 10 miles (16 km) north of the town of Buttonwillow and 28 miles (45 km) northwest of Bakersfield. It is located just off the Buttonwillow exit on I-5. Constructed during World War 1 by world famous racing driver Dario Resta, it is now owned and operated by the California Sports Car Club, a region of SCCA. Buttonwillow is the "flagship" track of Cal Club, and is also the location of the Cal Club's administrative offices. (Courtesy of Wikipedia) Visit the Buttonwillow Raceway website at: buttonwillowraceway.com.
The scheduled meets for Saturdays during 2019 are as follows: February 16th, August 10th, and December 7th.
THE POINT IS TO NOT BE INTIMIDATED BY THE TERMS, RACE TRACK, PERFORMANCE DRIVING ETC. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFE TIME TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR CARS PERFORMANCE, SAFETY FEATURES, AND HOW TO USE THEM SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. ANYONE WHO HAS PARTICIPATED IN THESE EVENTS COME AWAY A MUCH BETTER DRIVER…NOT TO MENTION HAVING A BARREL OF. WOMEN HAVE ALWAYS DONE VERY WELL IN THESE EVENTS. WE HOPE TO SEE AS MANY AS POSSIBLE THERE HAVING FUN WITH US!
Since the event is a one-day event, a suggested schedule would be to arrive by Friday late afternoon, plan on staying overnight Saturday at one of the local motels, and leaving Sunday morning at your leisure. Lodging is available about 10 miles away at Motel 6 located just off the freeway south of the track. Phone 661-764-5121.
Reservations for these events can fill-up quickly. Please feel free to call Rudy Hradecky at 619-246-2094 or email: [email protected] as early as possible so we can reserve some slots. The cost is $195.00 for the one day. Helmets can be rented at the track for $15.00. A credit of $15.00 at the gift shop is also included. NOTE: Rag- top convertibles are not allowed, although SL’s with an automatic roll bar are.
BUTTON WILLOW PERFORMANCE DRIVING UPDATE
The dates for the Buttonwillow Performance Driving Course sponsored by the MBCA San Diego section are as follow: SATURDAYS: Feb. 16, Aug. 10, and Dec. 7, 2019.
Registration is handled through the Buttonwillow website: buttonwillowraceway.com. Lodging is available about 10 miles away at Motel 6. P
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PagodaFest Jeff Brook OCTOBER 3-5 2019 PagodaFest is coming to San Diego in 2019! What is PagodaFest? In a nutshell, PagodaFest is about and for Pagoda owners and enthusiasts worldwide who own or otherwise enjoy the iconic Mercedes- Benz 230 SL, 250 SL, and 280 SL roadsters and convertibles and want to learn more about these cars.
Sponsored by the International Pagoda SL Group (www.sl113.org), PagodaFest is not formally affiliated with MBCA. Most Pagoda members own other Mercedes cars and are members of MBCA. Historically, Pagoda events have drawn 25-30 or more Pagoda cars with attendance from all over the United States, Canada, Europe, and even as far away as Australia.
PagodaFest San Diego will be the first Pagoda-focused event to take place west of the Mississippi. PagodaFest San Diego will be headquartered at the Grand Pacific Palisades resort in Carlsbad, with car activities scheduled for both Friday, October 4, at the Flower Fields adjacent the Grand Pacific, and a drive starting from the Grand Pacific on Saturday, October 5, and winding throughout portions of San Diego County.
At the Flower Fields, technical sessions and interactive presentations are planned to educate PagodaFest attendees on the features, operation and maintenance of their Pagoda cars. Also, there will be a Pagoda Marketplace enabling attendees and vendors to sell, buy and trade all things Pagoda. In the afternoon we will have a Pagoda Showcase to show off your Pagoda on the lush grounds of the Flower Fields. A perfect setting for socializing with fellow Pagoda enthusiasts. We will end our first day with one of the things for which San Diego is best known, namely a Fiesta dinner with mariachi music, traditional dancers, and a Pagoda piñata!
The drive on Saturday will be a Pagoda Poker Run, and is a self-paced leisurely tour through several of San Diego County's scenic sights while competing with fellow Pagoda drivers for the best hand of poker. At each of five planned stops, Poker Run participants will be given a card ultimately forming a five-card poker hand. Prizes will be given for the best (and also the worst!) poker hand at a celebratory awards dinner that evening at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Resort overlooking the beautiful San Diego coastal bluffs. Here you can watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean while enjoying your favorite beverage and friends while being warmed by the outdoor fireplace. Awards will be given to the winners of the Showcase and the Poker Run, as well as raffle prizes.
All of the above fun and excitement is conveniently available in one all-inclusive PagodaPASS ticket. If you are interested in learning more about PagodaFest, or to buy tickets, please visit the official PagodaFest website http://www.pagodafest.com. However, the number of agodaPASSes is limited and we expect them to sell out soon. So if you have a Pagoda we hope you will act quickly and join us for two days of social and technical Pagoda fun! See you at PagodaFest in 2019
THE SAN DIEGO SECTION INVITES YOU AND ENCOURAGES YOU TO JOIN THE MBCA, AND THE SAN DIEGO SECTION
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Mercedes-Benz Club of America Educational Foundation (MBCAEF)
The Mercedes-Benz Club of America (MBCA) established the Mercedes-Benz Club of America Educational Foundation (MBCAEF) as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in 1997. The newly formed Foundation’s goal was to share the rich history and heritage of the Mercedes-Benz automobile through education and preservation. With the founding objectives clearly in mind, the MBCAEF Board of Directors has launched three initiatives. Automobile Restoration Initiative – There is a strong history of cooperation between Mercedes- Benz enthusiasts and the McPherson College automobile restoration program. The MBCAEF Board views automobile restoration as an excellent means to both educate and preserve Mercedes-Benz automobile history and heritage. The McPherson College Automobile Restoration Program has announced their acquisition of a 1953 Mercedes- Benz 300S Cabriolet. As part of their strategic plan, they will restore this car and present it at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2023. The MBCAEF has contributed funds and Board members, regularly attend the annual McPherson College Automotive Restoration Students (C.A.R.S.) Club weekend event the first weekend in May. Driver Skills Initiative – Each year, too many drivers in the United States and Canada are seriously injured or lose their lives on public roadways. A significant percentage of these drivers are new and inexperienced. In recognition of an educational opportunity that would benefit the greater community of drivers, the MBCAEF developed the Safe Drivers/Safe Families (SD/SF) Driver skills curriculum on behalf of MBCA. The SD/SF curriculum uses a combination of classroom instruction and closed course practical application of vital driving tactics while providing a sustainable and uniform driver skills curriculum that may be applied in all twelve regions of MBCA The SD/SF Driver Skills Curriculum is the exclusive property of MBCA and has been formally adopted as the official MBCA driver skills curriculum. The MBCAEF has developed printable pdf documents and has printed Driver Handbooks and Coaches Guides for use by MBCA Regions and Sections who host or sponsor SD/SF events. Library Cataloging - Since inception of the MBCAEF, the Foundation has been recipient of many volumes of literature, video tapes, 16mm films, microfiche film and other assorted materials. It is within the scope of the MBCAEF to organize and catalog, as possible, the materials that now belong to the Foundation. The materials reside at the National Business Office of the Member. Some cataloging of donated materials has been previously accomplished. There has been no recent progress in this initiative. Fund Raising – The MBCAEF accepts cash donations from Sections and members. Additionally, the Foundation is prepared to accept donations of Mercedes-Benz automobiles from members. Because the Foundation is a 501(c)(3), contributions are deductible. Please consider the Mercedes-Benz Club of America Educational Foundation among your charitable giving candidate organizations.
McPherson Collage in McPherson Kansas is one of the few collages that offer a four year degree in automotive restoration. It is supported by the MBCA and several of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center employees are graduates of McPherson.
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New Continental Extreme Contact DWS Tires on For Sale Factory Mercedes Staggered Rims 1967 MBZ 250SL Front – 225/40-18 on 18” Pagoda x 8.5 rims
• 102,000 Miles Rear – 285/35-18 on 18” x 9.5 • Signal Red, Black Interior rims
• NO Accidents NO scuffs, scratches or • All Original Invoices Scrapes! • Nut/Bolt Restoration by Get the rims & tires for Top Professional MBZ Specialist about the cost of a new in 2013 set of tires. • 100 Point Show Car PRICE • 13 First in Class REDUCED NOW • 3 Best of Show $500.00 WAS $1,000 PRICE REDUCED -- PRICE REDUCED Call Michael Cooper $260,000 760-599-0629 Original Owner, Gary Jarvis San Diego, CA Wheels came from a W218 619-670-1375 (CLS 550)
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Change of Address, Phone # or e-mail FOR SALE OR WANT ADS: Personal classified ads (sale or wanted) are FREE If you have a change-of-address, exclusively for MBCA members. NO commercial or business sales allowed in the classified ad section. e-mail mbca.org Business advertising is available at competitive rates. Please contact the Treasurer for latest ad rates. MBCA National Business Office. If you want to place a personal ad in the “for sale” section 1-800-637-2360 e-Mail Steve Ross [email protected] Please contact Steve every month to continue your AD
We are always looking for volunteers to help out with ideas, planning, and coordinating events. If you would like to feature your Mercedes- Benz vehicle(s) in this Newsletter with an SEE YOUR interesting story or photo, please submit in digital format via e-mail t: AD HERE! [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION We would love to get to know you & your Mercedes-B Come to an event and ask us how to obtain a FREE name badge. Maybe even a free beverage. CALL
619-508-3925
Can't wait to have a really “Cool” MBCA name badge? Here’s how to order one: Go to the MBCA website www.mbca.org, Overhauled recently, dog not included log on, click on Store, click on MBCA Event Equipment Store and scroll down and click on the Name Badge. You are now in the order form.
Second method: Log onto MBCA website and enter SOLD Name Badge in the search box at upper right hand corner of screen, click on the Magnifying Glass icon and this will take you to the order form OR you may call 800-637-2360, ask for Anna McBride. She will take your order. All payments are made via credit card.
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Attention Advertisers To send a file or for any changes e-Mail Steve at [email protected]
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2019 Schedule of Events MBCA – San Diego Section
Our motto “Have it your way, as long as it’s FUN!” Always remember…this is YOUR club.
New ideas or changes please contact a Board Member!!! Note: All dates may be subject to change
EVENT DATE 2019 EVENT DESCRIPTION EVENT CHAIR/COORDINATOR Sunday, April 28 Coronado Car Show Steve Ross Saturday, May 4 Borrego Springs/Picnic and Diana Kruse and Steve Ross Overnight Sunday, June 2 Lawrence Theatre Carol Ross Sunday, August 4 Del Mar Races with OC Michael Cooper Wed, Aug 14 – Sun, Aug 18 Pebble Beach All
Friday, September 20 LA Museum Tours, overnight Steve Ross and Michael Cooper Fri, Sat, Sunday October 11 & Idyllwild overnight Steve Ross 12 Sunday, November 17 USS Midway Tour Rudy Hradecky Sunday, December 15 Holiday Party at the Country Club Anthony Ockunzzi and Victoria Mazelli of Rancho Bernardo
The Benz Dos-a-Dos
PRSRT STD Star Bulletin U.S. POSTAGE 16151 Fruitvale Road PAID SAN DIEGO, CA Valley Center CA 92082 PERMIT No. 960
APRIL 2019
MBCA Board Meeting Tuesday, APRIL 16th @ 6:30 PM Mimi’s Cafe, 10788 Westview Parkway San Diego CA (Mira Mesa) Note: Our regular Board meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday of the month The board has occasionally cancelled meetings when there is a small amount of business that can be considered adequately by telephone or e-mail. If you are considering joining us at a board meeting, please call a board member first to make sure the meeting will take place as scheduled.
MBCA San Diego Section http://sandiego.mbca.org President’s Message - March
YAY! more daylight hours! The view was amazing and the sun was shining brightly on the 22 cars and 35 participants at the Cordiano Winery Car Show and Festivities. There were new faces, and some members we hadn't seen in quite awhile. Double YAY - guests Frank and Pam Leonard joined our club at the event while members renewed or started new friendships. The food was great and the wine so very nice...so nice that member Ed Mucussi joined the "Cordiano Wine Club." Of note: I was honored to receive a number of emails and calls from members stating "what a good time they had." This is your club and we want everyone to feel welcome at every event...please join in. See the schedule of events in this Star Bulletin. Thanks to Steve Ross, Carol Ross, Diana Kruse, and Bob Gunthrop for taking the photos.
Save the Date! NEW EVENT - Sunday, July 14, 1 pm House Party: Car Race and Lunch on the Lobner's Patio - details to follow in the May Bulletin
I'm looking forward to seeing you soon. Invite a friend to come along and join our club - we always have FUN!
Cheers, Victoria President, MBCA – San Diego Section