INFORMER - Florida Suncoast MG Car Club

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INFORMER - Florida Suncoast MG Car Club
MORRIS GARAGES
INFORMER
Volume 29, Number 10
“ It’s Gotta Be Fun”
October
2009
Pioneer Day at Dade City
Photos
Inside This Edition
Meeting Minutes . . . . . . . . . Pg 3
Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 3
FSMGCC Activities. . . . . . Pg 4
The Fun Rallye . . . . . . . . . Pg 4
Special Events . . . . . . . Pg 8-10
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2009 Club Officers
President:
Bruce Rauch
727/576-9474
brauch1@tampabay.rr.com
Vice-President
Glenn Lenhard
727-822-5118
glenn@glennsmg.com
Secretary
Gail Lenhard
727-822-5118
gail@glennsmg.com
Treasurer
Dave Tietz
727-492-0288
dave@tietzfamily.com
Board of Directors:
Bob Cannarella, Past President
813-818-4798
rovermga@verizon.net
Don Graham
727-787-1422
d7mg@yahoo.com
Fred Humberstone
813-925-8565
fhumberstone@verizon.net
Dennis J. Magee
727-726-1273
dmagee119@verizon.net
John Soler
813-885-2224
jasoler813@hotmail.com
Regalia
Barrie Carson,
727-791-8682
carson5422@aol.com
Web Site
www.fsmgcc.com
Newsletter Editor
Dennis J. Magee
It is the policy of this editor to review all
articles submitted and make changes as
necessary.
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will write an article on the Pioneer Days event for the newsletter.
Bob Cannarella will make up a flyer for the Christmas Party.
Old Business:
The Florida Suncoast MG Car Club
Monthly Minutes Summary
September 9, 2009
Ballot/Election of Officers for 2010: There is almost a full slate of
officers for 2010.
President: Fred Humberstone
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Vice President: still need volunteer
Secretary: Gail Lenhard
Treasurer: Bob Cannarella
Vice-President, Glenn Lenhard called the meeting to order at 7:37
p.m. and welcomed everyone.
The Secretary’s Report and the Treasurer’s Report were approved
as presented.
Board of Directors
Dave tietz, John Soler, Bruce Rauch, and Dennis Magee
Membership Report: The Club currently has 94 member/families
Regalia: Contact Barrie Carson for tee shirts, name badges, or
other regalia items. Bob Cannarella asked if there was any other
regalia item that would be of interest to Club members. Some
suggestions included: Club watch, license plate bracket, and lapel
pins. Barrie said he would look into these and report back.
MG Jamboree 17: The dates for this event are: November 5, 6, &
7, 2010 at the Riverside Inn located in Homosassa, FL. Gail
Lenhard has agreed to Co-Chair this and Patricia Soler
volunteered to assist as needed.
Contact Gail Lenhard for FSMGCC logo clocks ($10) and MG
Jamboree Cookbooks ($5).
Northeast High School Auto Body Shop MG Donation: The car
that Glenn’s MG Repair is donating has not been picked up as yet.
Fred Humberstone has a number of body parts that he would be
willing to donate to the school.
Past Activities: There were write-ups in the Informer for the
August 15th Breakfast Club event.
Joy Rainey – Coast to Coast Drive: Fred Humberstone reported
that Joy Rainey’s partner, Trevor Hulks, was diagnosed with
cancer and would be undergoing treatment. Therefore, the event
has been postponed. He asked that the Club hold off sending our
sponsor donation.
The event held on September 7th Pioneer Days in Dade City &
Lunch was well attended with around 40 cars. The Nature Coast/
Suncoast Classic Car Club generously bought lunch for everyone.
Future Activities: Glenn briefly reviewed upcoming events:
Zephyrhills Celtic Festival and Car Show – March 6, 2010:
Dennis Magee said that he was working on this event and is happy
that the show would be in a larger, more accessible location. If
anyone would like to help on this, contact him.
October 3rd– Hope Children’s Home Car Show hosted by Vera &
Jim Kearney.
October 24th – All British Car Show & Auto Jumble in Safety
Harbor. Dennis Magee has set up a Ladies British Tea at Taste’s
Courtyard Restaurant. He has reserved the back room at the
Paradise Restaurant for those who want to meet for breakfast. For
early registrants, a complimentary breakfast coupon will be issued.
November 7th – Fun Rallye with Bill Forshay & Dave Tietz.
Participants should bring a picnic lunch. The first car is scheduled
to leave at 10:30 a.m. and the rallye should take 1 ½ - 2 hours to
complete. Meet in Tampa at the intersection of East Hillsboro
Avenue and Harney by 10 a.m. Dennis agreed to send out an invite
to the other Clubs. See Informer for more information.
December 5th – St. Petersburg Santa Parade followed by lunch at
Chattaway’s.
December 13th – Christmas Party & Installation of Officers at Deb
& Bob Cannarella’s home
Glenn suggested that Dennis send out press releases to the various
publications including Classic Motorsports and Hemmings Sports
& Exotics.
Correspondence: All items were given to the appropriate parties.
Announcements: Barrie Carson won the 50 – 50 Raffle.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Gail Lenhard, Secretary
OCTOBER 2009 FELLOWSHIP
Breakfast Club:
September 19th – Hosted by Deb & Bob Cannarella at Harvey’s
Fourth Street Grill, St. Petersburg, FL (“test site” for future
monthly Club meetings)
October 10th – Hosted by Fiona & Phil Ross @ 8:30 a.m. at the
Tick Tock Restaurant, 8123 Fourth Street North, St. Petersburg, FL
(“test site” for future monthly Club meetings)
OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES:
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Fellowship: It was great seeing Patricia Soler at this meeting.
Newsletter: Deadline for articles is September 20th. Harry Britton
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Bill & Carol Forshay
Dennis & Jean Magee
Dave Neal & Theresia Miller
John & Patricia Soler
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Nov 07: Fun Rallye directed and planned by Bill Forshay &
Dave Tietz of the FSMGCC – all area car club members are
invited – the staging area is at Hillsborough & Harney in
north Tampa; the first cars will be leaving at 10:30 AM
Norman Ridgely
Ron Dailey
Bob Cannarella
Wally Gehlsen
Phil Ross
Bill Boyd
Walter Bumby
Sandra Petch
Kevin Pilsbury
Gregg (Iggy) Miller
Judith Brunson
Marianna Graham
Marion Galambos
Teri Milligan
Nov 7-8: Roar & Soar at the Fantasy of Flight
Nov 11: FSMGCC Membership Meeting, 7:30 PM at CDB
Southside Restaurant, 3671 S. Westshore Blvd., Tampa
33629 (813-805-2327)
Nov 14-15: St. Pete Yacht Club Car show- for info go to:
www.spyc.org
Dec 05:
St. Petersburg Santa Parade with lunch at
Chattaway’s after the parade
Dec 13: FSMGCC Christmas Party and Installation of
officers hosted by Deb & Bob Cannarella
REGULAR MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS ARE THE
SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH at 7:30 PM.
Watch your newsletter for the exact location.
Oct 03: Cruise In & Car Show to benefit the Hope
Children’s Home, 9: AM to 12: Noon, 11415 Hope
International Drive, Tampa 33625 (813-961-1214) the entry
fee is a $10.00 donation (or more) to the Hope Children’s
Home - hosted by FSMGCC and Jim & Vera Kearney
Oct 07: FSMGCC Board of Directors Meeting, 7:30 PM at
CDB Southside Restaurant, 3671 S. Westshore Blvd., Tampa
– all members are welcome
Oct 10: Breakfast Club – 8:30 AM at the Tick Tock
Restaurant, 8123 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, hosted by
Fiona & Phil Ross - This restaurant is being considered as a
possible monthly meeting place.
Oct 14: FSMGCC Membership Meeting, 7:30 PM at CDB
Southside Restaurant, 3671 S. Westshore Blvd., Tampa
33629 (813-805-2327)
Oct 17: Lake Mirror Car Show, Lakeland, FL
Oct 24: All British Car Show and Auto Jumble, Safety
Harbor, FL hosted by the Tampa Bay Austin Healey Club
Oct 25: St. Pete Airfest, Car & Truck Show at Albert
Whitted Airport, 107 8th Ave. S.E., St.Pete, $20.00 entry fee
– for info go to www.suncoastairfest.org
Oct 30 - Nov 1:
Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga Choo Choo Car Show,
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P O Box 61273
St Petersburg, FL 33784-1273
Next Meeting is October 14, 2009
CDB Southside Restaurant, 3671 S. Westshore Blvd,
Tampa, 33629, 813-805-2327
Upcoming Events
2009
Oct 03: Cruise In & Car Show to benefit the Hope
Children’s Home, 9: AM to 12: Noon, 11415 Hope International Drive, Tampa 33625 (813-961-1214)
Oct 07: FSMGCC Board of Directors Meeting, 7:30
PM at CDB Southside Restaurant, 3671 S. Westshore
Blvd., Tampa – all members are welcome.
Oct 10: Breakfast Club – 8:30 AM at the Tick Tock
Restaurant, 8123 4th Street North, St. Petersburg,
hosted by Fiona & Phil Ross.
Oct 14: FSMGCC Membership Meeting, 7:30 PM at
CDB Southside Restaurant, 3671 S. Westshore Blvd.,
Tampa 33629 (813-805-2327)
Oct 24: All British Car Show and Auto Jumble,
Safety Harbor, FL hosted by the Tampa Bay Austin
Healey Club
Nov 07: Fun Rallye directed and planned by Bill Forshay & Dave Tietz of the FSMGCC
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