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Viewing the Cars at the Picnic T HE S T . L OUIS MG M ETRO G AZETTE P AGE 1 The MG Club of St Louis Newsletter Volume 30 Issue 10 / October, 2019 Inside this issue: Meeting Minutes: 2 Events: 8 Chairman’s message: 9 Editor’s Column: 10 Pre Car Show Picnic: 11 All British Car Show: 12 Sporting Clays: 17 This and That: 18 Passing the Torch: 19 Driving Challenge: 20 RUBCO: 25 Classifieds: 26 Parting Shots: 27 Staff and Support: 28 Feature Stories this month: Page 12: Cover Story by Kathy Kresser Page 18: Chris Brinkman Page 19: Ben Sommerhauser All uncredited photos are by the editor T HE S T . L OUIS MG M ETRO G AZETTE P AGE 2 September meeting at Llywelyn’s Pub in Webster St. Louis MG Club Monthly Meeting Minutes Terry Gibb—saw a person on the road with a September 09/09/2019 cute little red car and talked them into to Llywelyn’s Pub, Webster Groves. selling it to her. After trials and tribulations in getting the car, she finally took possession Meeting was called to order at 7:07 pm by only to experience what it is to own a British Andy Ackerman, Chairman. car by having it break down on her first drive home. It is a 1980 red MGB. New Members: John Williams—has had many previous British cars, now back to a Jonathon Bentley—lives near Marcus who 1968 yellow MGB. he saw driving his MGs and thought it would be fun to have one. His wife surprised him with a 1976 MGB for his birthday. NOTE: Jonathon is setting an example by driving his MG to the club meeting. Minutes Continued— > T HE S T . L OUIS MG M ETRO G AZETTE P AGE 3 September meeting was at Llywelyn’s Pub in Webster Treasurer’s Report – Tom Hurlbert was not present, but Andy reported that the following amounts are in each fund: Events - $8,618.77 Membership - $5,877.77 Membership – no nomination The following people were mentioned as filling positions that do not require votes: Newsletter Editor– Glenn Owens Minutes from the previous meeting as Pre-War – Bob Horzmann published in the newsletter were ap- proved. T-Series – Ray Moot Elections– Andy Ackerman brought up A Series – Robert Guinness that we need to get nominations from Magnette– the group for all voted upon positions for Spridgets – Bruce Hamper next year. Voting will be in October with Cars in Boxes – Walt Murphy the newly elected starting their positions Projects: in November. The positions and the Bob Bentzinger said he was asked to help a nominees are as follows: person who had just bought a British car. He Chairman – Paul Summers looked under the bonnet and found a “rat’s Secretary – no nomination nest” of wiring, including lamp cord that was Treasurer – Steve Cross spliced and split multiple times. Activities– Three people running togeth- er to fill the one position— OCT 14th, MG CLUB meeting: 6:00 for food—7:00 meeting Trailhead Brewing 921 S. Riverside Drive St Charles MO 63301 T HE S T . L OUIS MG M ETRO G AZETTE P AGE 4 The September meeting at Llywelyn’s Pub in Webster Projects (continued): John Williams is looking for ideas and leads on a radio for his MGB. Events: All British Car Showplanning meeting– September 10 at 6:30pm, Des Peres Schnuck’s on Manchester just east of 270. Bag stuffing party– September 18th at Tom Hurlbert’s house. See email for details. All British Car Show– September 21 at Creve Coeur Lake Park. There are 124 cars Events (continued): registered through our club and 48 Jensen Club Meeting will be held on October 14th at Healy’s registered from their meet coming to Michael’s on Manchester. join us. Cars and Coffee at Westport Plaza on October 19th. Drive to Pere Marquette State Park October 12th. See email for more details. Clay target shot gun shoot – John Mangles is organizing the club clay shoot. It will be held on October 20th, meet at the Black Hawk Valley Hunting preserve with lunch locally to follow. There can be extra shotguns brought should you need to borrow one, talk to John Mangles or see the email for more details. Guy Fawkes drive November 3rd, more details to follow. Christmas lights drive will be determined for some time in December. All British Car Show— There will be food trucks this year, Andrews Bayou ribs, and smoked meat. The insurance has been straightened out for the show. Minutes Continued— > T HE S T . L OUIS MG M ETRO G AZETTE P AGE 5 The September meeting was at Llywelyn’s Pub in Webster Remember that club dues come due this time of year and can be paid to Barb Berger at the All British Car show. Bring a $20 bill or a check and get your dues taken care of for the year. Bring some extra cash for the swap meet that Bob Bentzinger will again oversee, and any items that you would like to sell with your name and a dollar amount listed on the item. There will be a vendor at the show this year also selling car-related items. T HE S T . L OUIS MG M ETRO G AZETTE P AGE 6 The September meeting was at Llywelyn’s Pub in Webster RUBCO—(Retired Underemployed British Car Owners) will be held on Wednesday, September 25th at 9:30am at Uncle Bill’s Pancake house on South Kings Highway. Newsletter— Glenn Owens wanted to remind folks that if they are doing a project on their cars to take pictures and do a quick write up for the newsletter. Also to send 3/4 shots of their cars for use on the banner at the top of the newsletter. Glenn also wanted to remind folks to get the photos of your cars in for of this month’s chal- lenge, which is your car in front of a gas station. GOF—Pat Downey wanted to thank all those that assisted with the putting on of the GOF. He said he would not name folks because he was bound to leave someone out, but wanted to give a big thank you to all. MEMBERS ATTENDING: (Those in bold arrived in British cars to the meeting.) Pete Westbay, Carolyn Westbay, Bob Horzmann, Gerry Goecker, Lorrie Goecker, Rich Rhyner, Glenn Owens, Stanley Wagner, Lee Fox, John Williams, Tracey Pearson, Marcus Tetzlaff, Kim Noble, Carol Mangles, John Mangles, Allen Decker, Andy Ackerman, Bob Bentzinger, Rich Berger, Ranney Dohogne, Pat Downey, Roger Douglas, Walt Murphy, Greg Dohogne, Jim Vivian, Tricia Vivian, Steve Cross, Judy Cross, Tom Kohnen, Jennie Kohnen, Tom Brydon, Michelle Brydon, Greg Deppe, Wanda Deppe, Denny Hufford, Marty Hanley, Ray Moot, Robert Rushing, Bruce Hamper, Jonathon Bentley, Helena Von Mentz, Jim Felfrink, Terry Gibb, Bob Casanova. [Editor’s note: When you sign the attendance sheet, be sure to circle the number by your name to indicate that you did arrive in a British car.] A couple more car photos from the Attendance prizes were drawn. club meeting on the following page. It Meeting was adjourned at 7:45pm. was good to see so many cars, and Respectfully submitted, members at the meeting. Peter Westbay, Club Secretary [All uncredited photos are by the editor.] T HE S T . L OUIS MG M ETRO G AZETTE P AGE 7 The September meeting was at Llywelyn’s Pub in Webster There were a total of 16 British cars at September’s Club Meeting. I made an effort to get each and every one of them in the newsletter. Lots of construction going on this month near Llywelyn’s and parking was prime. Notice that my car was almost parked in the woods at the bottom of the lot. The photo above shows a line of MGBs parked in the lot across the street from Llywelyn’s. We will be back there in February for the Pinewood Derby. Put that on your calendar and get your pinewood derby kit early. Do not make yourself irreplaceable. If you can’t be replaced, you can’t be promoted. OCT 14th, MG CLUB Monthly Meeting: 6:00 for food—7:00 meeting. Trailhead Brewing Co * 921 S Riverside Dr * St. Charles, MO 63301 T HE S T . L OUIS MG M ETRO G AZETTE P AGE 8 Events Calendar October —for a complete list, visit our website: StLouisMGClub.com Friday~October 4, 2019: Memories Car Club Cruise at Faith Church, Rahning Rd off MO 30 (Gravios), 4:00 P.M.—9:00 P.M. All vehicles ‘79 or older welcome. Saturday~October 5, 2019: Cars and Coffee at West/Sunrise Church, 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd, O’Fallon, MO from 08:00—10:00 A.M. Sunday~October 6, 2019: BSCC Autocross #7 at the Family Arena, St Charles, show about 09:30. Information: Racer Steve at [email protected] Saturday~October 12, 2019: 5th Annual Old Chain of Rocks Bridge Route 66 Car Show, sponsored by the Chain of Rocks Community Association, south of I-270 on Riverside Dr. Register online or on day of event from 09:00—12:00. Attendance prizes, multiple trophy categories. http://corca2stl.org/2019-show-classic-cars-wanted.html Saturday~October 12, 2019: Cars and Coffee/Fast Lane Classic Cars, 427 Little Hills Industrial Blvd, St Charles, 08:00—10:00 A.M. Saturday~October 12, 2019: Calhoun County Rally and Luncheon Meet at 10:30 at Dairy Queen, Hwy 94 & 370. Country roads and ferries. Lunch at Pere Marquette lodge. Monday~October 14, 2019: Monthly Club Meeting will be at Trailhead Brewing Co St.
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