JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2017 Volume 22 Issue 1 The newsletter of the Jaguar Association of Greater St. Louis proudly serving St. Louis Jaguar enthusiasts since 1961 The (dead of) winter issue: While our Jaguars gently sleep. Just My $.02 with John Testrake Jaguar Association of Greater St. Louis was reading about U.S. presidential inauguration speeches “To promote, foster and encourage a spirit of mutual and noted that the longest ever was William Harrison’s at interest among enthusiasts of Jaguar automobiles.” 8,460 words. The Growl editorial department has asked for my monthly $.02, and I will try to say something of value in fewer ♦ Officers ♦ I than 8,000 words. President Locally, we got our year started in great fashion with our John Testrake annual awards dinner at Deer Creek. Curt & Robin Engler gracious- Vice-President ly invited us into the rustic club while Bob Herold hosted, assisted Matthew Johnson by Brandon Hibbs. Lisa Hendrix and Diana Schlueter picked out Treasurer the cut glass awards. Ken McDade presented the drivers’ awards. Terry Carmack Gary Schlueter presented the Dave Norton Mechanic of the Year Secretary/Membership award. Terry Carmack handed out the participation awards. Jim & Diana Schlueter 636.477.1763 Lisa Hendrix presented the Don Hill award. And I presented the Edwin Finsilver award. Thank you to everyone involved. ♦ Board of Directors ♦ My performance as M.C. may have been a bit sharper if Term expires 2016 not for the three Glenlivets I had before taking the dais. I place the Tom Loew - Gary Schlueter - Kelly Waite blame squarely on Brandon’s shoulders: he sold me the drink tick- Term expires 2017 ets. Allan Ellis - Marsh Riegert - Phil Taxman The 2017 JCNA annual general meeting (AGM) will be held Term expires 2018 17 March in Vancouver. Of some importance are some big chang- Todd Dillon - Jim Hendrix - Lisa Hendrix es being proposed to the concours rules. I’ve been checking the JCNA website for details, but nothing had been posted the last Point Tabulator - Terry Carmack time I checked. Concours Chair - Lisa Hendrix & Ray Unger Brakes are for quitters, but President Harrison died a Chief Mechanic - Gary Schlueter Chief Judge - Jim Hendrix month into his term from pneumonia which had developed from a Assistant Chief Judge - John Testrake cold he caught after delivering his speech in the freezing cold. I’ll Historian - Gary Schlueter cut it short here in the interest of preserving my own health. Advertising Manager - Tom Loew Webmaster - John Sippel Humbly, El Presidente On the web at <http://www.jagstl.com/> REMINDER: If you haven’t already done so, please send in your membership renewal. Membership dues must be received by January 31st to ensure your ♦ Editors ♦ continued, uninterrupted membership! 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A spectacular E-type waits for warmer—or at least more reliably dry—weather at LeStable To Join: <http://www.jagstl.com/the-club/memberapp> The Jaguar’s Growl January / February 2017 3 The Annual Deer Creek Club Gala 2017 robably the first thing we need to clear up is that Matthew & Heather Johnson, John & Emily Testrake, Allan & strange thumping noise we heard during the Christi Ellis, Gary & Diana Schlueter, Ray & Dorothy Unger, evening’s festivities. Rick (the manager) assured me Tom Loew & Charlotte Bukowski, Terry & Jeanne Carmack, Pthat it was nothing more than air in the steam pipes and that John & Meg Sippel, and Phil & Lupe Taxman. it was not someone (or something) locked in the cooler in the The Don Hill Memorial Sportsmanship Award was pre- basement. sented to Kelly & Sally Waite and the Edward Finsilver Award Even with an ice storm threatening, the evening’s pro- was presented to Tom Loew. gram still went off well. A round of drinks followed by dinner President Testrake then gave us a quick review of preceded John Testrake’s precise execution of the necessary 2016’s events. Special recognition was given to John Sippel formalities. He introduced Ken McDade who awarded Jim for the club’s new website. John also mentioned that the Hendrix and Phil Taxman with mileage awards. John then event calendar was filled for the coming year, but there was asked Gary Schlueter to come and present the Dave Norton no reason why more than one event in a month could not be Mechanic of the Year Award and ended up taking it home. planned. The coveted Catbite Award went to Phil Taxman and his rac- Jim Hendrix and Phil Taxman gave us a preview of the ing E-type. It seemed only appropriate since Phil’s engine had February 4th drive to Steelville and the Blackhawk Farm Rac- to be replaced. ing weekend in June (see the next page for scheduled events). Terry Carmack, after having tabulated a year’s worth Thanks to Curt & Robin Engler and Bob Herold & of participation points, made available a beautiful selection of Brandon Hibbs for hosting—the food was great and the compa- glassware for the top ten participants: Jim & Lisa Hendrix, ny was better! — ALLAN ELLIS 4 The Jaguar’s Growl January / February 2017 The Jaguar’s Growl January / February 2017 5 JAGSL RALLYE – FEBRUARY 4TH, 2017 Memory Lane Rallye: A Step Back to a Simpler Time hosted by Phil & Lupe Taxman and Jim & Lisa Hendrix Our travels will take us over scenic rolling hills, through small towns and provide views that will make you feel like you are going back in time. Our destination is Steelville, MO, which has an “old town atmos- phere” enhanced by our destination itself, “The Soda Fountain,” as well as a circa 1908 general store. This area is known as the “floating capital of Missouri” (three rivers are nearby), and you’ll see boutique shops and resorts … potentially for future excursions. The drive is fewer than 100 miles each way. The Missouri countryside continues to delight with its unique scenery, overlooks, views, and a touch of “Old Route 66!” (You will be on roads we have not trav- eled in the past.) A special $20 per person gourmet lunch will be served at “The Soda Fountain” with two options: 1. Fall-off-the-bone baby-back ribs, Yukon gold potato casserole, winter salad, and brazed vegetables 2. Vegetarian delight Both will be served with dessert (must RSVP, as food is being prepared solely for our group). SCHEDULE: 8:30am: Meet at St. Louis Bread Co. (2 blocks west of I-270, behind Walgreens; Hwy 21/Tesson Ferry and Kennerly Road) 8:30 to 9:00am: Registration, socializing, coffee & pastries 9:15am: Driving instructions issued along with rallye questions 9:30am: Depart from St. Louis Bread Co. Between 11:30am-12:00pm: Arrive at the Soda Fountain in Steelville, MO After lunch: Steelville and/or nearby Cuba, MO before heading home via Hwy 44 RSVP: Jim: 636-227-2565 <[email protected]> Phil: 314-727-9179 <[email protected]> January 14 Annual Awards Dinner—Deer Creek January 28 CC&C @ JustJags February 4 Memory Lane Rallye (see above) February 25 CC&C @ JustJags March 25 STL Car Museum/ Lunch @ Square One March 18 CC&C @ JustJags April C&C @ Westport April Judges’ Training May C&C @ Westport May Veterans’ Home Show June C&C @ Westport June Crown Valley Winery / Tiger Reserve Blackhawk Farm Racing Weekend St. Louis European Auto Show July C&C @ Westport July JAGSL Birthday Party August C&C @ Westport August Do-Nuthin’ But Show-Up Picnic September C&C @ Westport September All British Car & Cycle Show October 7 JAGSL Concours d’Elegance October C&C @ Westport November JAGSL Annual Meeting 6 The Jaguar’s Growl Jan / Feb 2017 <www.jagstl.com/events/calendar-list-of-events> t started out innocently enough. Meg Racing Green and I wanted to attend a car auction and sporting a I for fun and the Mecum Auction was tan top: WOW. The lights reflected off this out number after number and finally coming to Kansas City during the first someone starting the bidding. There were week of December. So we booked our- a few interested parties, but the bidding selves into a local hotel and bought a bid- stalled quickly.