Upcoming Events - West Penn Miata Club

Volume 25 #2
March, 2015
Upcoming Events
Thu
Apr 2
7:00 PM
Sat
Apr 11
Thu
Apr 30
7:00 PM
WPMC Monthly Teleconference
Meeting
Tech Session at Moon Mazda
WPMC Monthly Teleconference
Meeting
Coolspring Power Museum Cruise
Sun
May 17
Washington Wild Things Baseball
Game
Kentuck Knob Cruise
Thu
Jun 4
7:00 PM
WPMC Monthly Teleconference
Meeting
Tue-Sun
Jun 2-7
Zoomin the Mountains of East
Tennessee
Gallatin House Cruise
Sat
Jun 27
Bigler Rocks Cruise
Sun
Jul 5
Sat
Jul 25
Thu
Aug 6
7:00 PM
WPMC Monthly Teleconference
Meeting
Beaver and the Eagle Cruise
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame Cruise
Red Bandana Winery Cruise
WPMC Monthly Teleconference
Meeting
Sat
Aug 22
Fire on the Water Cruise
Sat
Aug 29
WPMC Picnic
Thu-Sun
Sep 10-13
Sat
Jun 13
Thu
Jul 2
7:00 PM
Sat-Sun
Jul 18-19
Sat
Aug 1
Sat
May 2
Sat
May 30
Sat
Jul 11
Watkins Glen Grand Prix
Sat
Sep 19
Steel Museum Cruise
Sat
Sep 26
Hoyt House Cruise
Fri-Sun
Oct 9-11
Sat
Dec 5
Strasburg Railroad Cruise
WPMC Christmas Party
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix KickOff Rally
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WPMC Membership Dues
by Vera DeMatteis
T
his is a reminder that dues are due March 15, 2015.
To participate in our first event in April, dues must
be paid in the amount of $30.00 ($35.00 if you do
not have email). The renewal form is enclosed in the
newsletter and on our website. Please update your
information and make your check out to
West Penn Miata Club
Mail your check and renewal form to:
Vera DeMatteis
1886 Buckeye Drive
Sharpsville, PA 16150
WPMC Tech Session
by Vera DeMatteis
I
t's that time again. Thoughts go to what would make
our driving experience more enjoyable. At WPMC's
Tech session you will find out. Our topic this year
is "Enhancements for Our Miata". Moon Mazda will be
hosting us this year. The Service Manager said they are
ready for us. The Service Tech, Jake, will be showing items
to enhance our Miata. They will have coffee & donuts.
Date & Time:
Place:
Sat, April 11 at 10:00 AM
Moon Mazda, 5760 University Blvd, Moon, PA
R SVP:
Tues April 7 (Need a head count) to
vdematteis@westpennmiataclub.com or 724-962-2217
Zoomin to the Diamond
by Tom & Mary Jane Sertik
W
e have scheduled a cruise, lunch, and a day at the
old ballpark for the club. Our plan is to attend a
baseball game at the Washington Wild Things of
the Frontier League. This is the opening weekend for the
Wild Things and they will be playing the SCHAUMBURG
BOOMERS. This will be a fun filled event. We will share
a fun filled short cruise, lunch (order from the menu), and
then attend the ball game. We will plan on arriving at the
Consol Ball Park in Washington, Pa between 1:00 & 1:30
pm. A parking area will be set aside for our Zoomers.
The game starts at 2:35 PM. We will be recognized by the
PA announcer at the 7th inning stretch. The Wild Things
make baseball exciting as they have lots of fun activities
between innings. It is a small park so you are right on top
of the field. A post game stop at Sarris for ice cream will
highlight the day!! So grab your baseball hat and plan for
a fun day at the old ball game.
Date & Time: Sunday May 17 at 9:00 AM
Meeting Place: Post Gazette Pavillion (Old Star Lake),
Rt 18 off Rt 22 East
Cruise Type: Leisure
Tickets: $7 per person for reserved seating
RSVP: May 10 to sertikspouses@verizon.net or 412-6083301. Make check out to Tom Sertik and mail to Tom
Sertik, 210 Julrich Drive, McMurry , Pa 15317. I will
order tickets & distribute at Post Gazette Pavillion.
Zoomin The Mountains
Of East Tennessee
by Linda & Joe Zimliki
M
embers of our club will be zoomin down to Tennessee
this summer to enjoy a good time with fellow
Miataians. I have 7 cars at the moment. One of
the activities is driving Nascar Bristol Speedway and
another is US 421, The Snake. It is 33 miles of 489 curves,
3 mountains, and one valley. Details are being finalized
and the registration form and final events will be posted
on the Tri-Cities Miata Club website in a few days. The
host hotel is filled and they now have an overflow hotel.
Here is the information.
Date: June 4 - 7, 2015
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Registration Fee:
$10 per car - Activity Fees are on a
per event basis. Registration will be online this weekend.
Hotel: Overflow hotel is Double Tree by Hilton 423-9292000 - Book under Tri Cities Club Zoomin Event - $85
plus tax 2 double beds. Our group will be arriving Wed,
June 3 so you’ll need to book 4 nights
Activities: Thur -Registration, Drives, Corn Hole Tournament
and Poolside social. Fri - Drives (Snake), Drives, Parade
to Bristol Speedway for Pizza Party and laps under the
lights. Sat - Drives, Cookout, Auction, Pool Party w/live
entertainment. Sun - Heading home.
planning activities for late afternoon and evening with
grand finale fireworks. Saturday and Sunday will offer
a variety of vehicular activities to encourage Festival
participants to take the time to explore and enjoy the
region. There are many projects in the works that will
include lots of motor-head and non motor-head activities.
There will be meals, deals, and more.
The number of Mazdas for Tour de Marque is limited
so if you plan on joining us, please let me know so I can
place you on their list. I have secured a hotel for 3 nights
at $67.46 per night and have 12 rooms.
RSVP:
lzimliki@westpennmiataclub.com or 724-327-
1762
If you wish to join us, please email me. I strongly suggest
you then make a room reservation so you get a room. I'll
be working with a fellow Miata Club. We’ll meet and
cruise together zoomin the Back of the Dragon, Rt 16 a
two lane ribbon road over the three mountains between
Tazewell and Marion, Virginia. Once I have your intention
to join, us I will keep you updated.
Dave McLaughlin,
WPMC Member 2001 2013
Interesting facts:
Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) is the
4th largest sports venue in the US and 8th largest in the
world, housing up to 160,000 - 165,000 people. BMS is a
true amphitheater being completely enclosed by seating.
Overall fastest lap: Brian Gerster 12.742s (150.585 mph),
Oct1, 2011, NASCAR Sprint Car Series qualifying: Kevin
Harvick 14.607s (131.362 mph), 2014. BMS lists its banking
at 24 to 30 degrees, reflecting the results of the track's
most recent resurfacing in 2007
RSVP:
lzimliki@westpennmiataclub or 724-327-1762
Watkins Glen Grand
Prix Festival
by Joe & Linda Zimliki
W
e had 9 cars respond positive to participate in the
Grand Prix Festival. Mazda was named the Marque
Car. The registration is for the Chateau Lafayette
Reneau Winery Tour de Marque - Mazda @ $100 which
is for the Marque. Plans are still being developed. So far,
the fee includes 2 or 3 laps on the old course, special parking
downtown, lunch, and road rally. The committee is
by Linda Zimliki
O
n March 15, Dave passed away. He battled
mesothelioma since January, 2014. Dave entered
clinical trials at Bethesda Hospital for mesothelioma
the latter part of 2014, and returned home January of this
year. The clinical trials didn't help. Several members had
a chance to talk to Dave after he came home. He enjoyed
his conversations with you and appreciated hearing from
you. Dave loved his toys and speed. He owned an airplane,
BMW motorcycle, and 1999 10th Anniversary Miata. He
loved life and people. One memory I have of Dave is when
we went to Deal's Gap. Dave led the way down 11 miles
& 318 curves. We were right behind him. It was pedal to
the metal the whole way. I didn't dare look to see how fast
we were going as the speed surprised me. It was quite a
ride. We hope there are plenty of Deal's Gap roads for
Dave to zoom on in heaven.
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2015 CRUISIN & ZOOMIN
SEASON
T
BY LINDA ZIMLIKI
he weather is trying to break into spring. Hopefully
by the time of our Tech Session, it will have
succeeded. This year is our club's 25th Anniversary
along with our beloved Miata which is celebrating its 25th
Anniversary. We have a great cruisin & zoomin season
planned for this year in honor the anniversary. Twenty
events and cruises are on the calendar. A list is on the front
of the newsletter and on WPMC's website. The leaders
will post their cruises on the forum as the time comes closer
for their cruise. We’ll have 3 overnighters this year. One
is to a regional event in June, Zoomin the Mountains of
East Tennessee. Another is to Watkins Glen where Mazda
will be the Marque of the event. We already have cars
signed up for this event. Look for more information on
these events in later articles. We will have an afternoon
extending into evening cruise this year, Fire on the Water.
Fifty custom floating braziers are filled with baskets of
wood and set ablaze at nightfall to produce a unique sight.
There are only a few places in the world that this takes
place. Fortunately we have this event in our backyard.
The cruises will be rated for the convenience of our
members. The leaders will rate their cruise in their article
and on forum. Below are the ratings and explanations.
LEISURE - A NICE DRIVE WHERE YOU WILL BE
ABLE TO ENJOY THE COUNTRY SIDE COMBINATION OF BELOW SPEED LIMIT & AT
SPEED LIMIT
SPORTY - A SPEEDIER RIDE SO YOU CAN ENJOY
THOSE CURVES - AT SPEED LIMIT
ZOOMIN - YOUR MIATA WILL BE MOVIN THROUGH
A LOT OF CURVES WITH SPIRITED DRIVING
Thanks to the leaders for planning the cruises for us.
There are a number of regional events this year and they
are celebrating their 20th or 25th birthday. Once I'm
notified of an event, I will announce in my article and it
will be posted on the Calendar of Event page under Events
Sponsored by other Clubs . If you click on the event, it
will take you to their website with more information.
Below are the Regional Events for this year.
March 26 - 29 - Myrtle Beach IX - Hosted by Triad Miata
Club
Registration Fee : $20 per car
Hotel: Sea Mist Resort
Reservations: Call hotel group sales line 1-800-200-8687
and give them Hotel group reservation number 1090338
Payment is on a per event basis.
Website: http://www.miatasatmyrtlebeach.org/Welcome
April 23 - 26 - Texas Roundup - Hosted by Bluebonnet
Miata Club
Registration Fee - $75 pp thru March 30, $85 pp after. Fee
includes T-shirt - dessert bar Fri night, Sat & Sun buffet
breakfast - Sat banquet dinner - Funcana Roadeo Games
w/car
Hotel: Yo Ranch - Filled Backup hotel - Econo Lodge $79
2 doubles 1-830-896-1711
Website: http://texasmiataroundup.com
June 5-7
- Windy City Miata Club - Hosted by Windy
City Miata Club
Registration Fee : $15 per car includes goodie bag-swag.
Events are pay as you go.
Hotel: Pheasant Run Resort - 2 night stay $99 - Golf Wing
$109 - Tower $119
Flyer:
http://www.windycitymiataclub.com/wcmc/WCMCF/20
15/25th_flyer.pdf
July 24 - 25 - Miatas at the Gap
Miatas meet every year to drive the tail of the dragon - 11
miles, 381 curves
Website: http://www.gapmiatas.com
August 7 - 9 - Canada's Capital Miata Meet 2015 - Hosted
by Underground Miata Club
Registration Fee: $150 pp before March 31 and $175 after
- Includes Reception Fri, Banquet Sun, Souvenir package
of selected items
Hotel - Hampton $135 w/breakfast - Courtyard Marriott
$140 w/o breakfast
Website: http://ottawamiata.net/C2M2-2015/index.html
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Oct 2-4 - Sacramento Area Miata Club Silver Jubilee Hosted by SAMOA
Registration Fee: $80 before 8/1 and $100 after. Includes
Sat breakfast-Sat dinner-charity raffle/silent auction Guided Tours-event bags
Hotel: Black Oak Casino - Thur $99 Fri/Sat $109
http://www.sacramentoareamiata.org/silverjubilee_main
.html
Surf N Safari Event was in January's newsletter and is
listed on Calendar of Events page of our website
Top Down Adventures
by Mike Butler, President
A
s the green of St. Patrick's Day is upon us, so comes
the green grass of spring! And with that, our 2015
cruising season is rapidly approaching, and what
a season it promises to be!
I'd like to thank everyone who helped promote and
distribute membership information about our Club at the
2015 Pittsburgh International Auto Show. This was our
Club's first event and is held at this time of year because
spring is near and cruising is right around the corner.
This event helps us draw new members, allows us to
communicate with the Mazda community, and gives us
the opportunity to check out the new models.
On Saturday, March 14th, we held our first Board Meeting
at Moon Township Mazda where we unveiled the cruises
scheduled for 2015. We have events planned for all of our
members' interests. That doesn't mean that you have to
participate in all of them, only those that interest you.
That's why we have Leisure, Sporty, and Zoomin' cruises
planned - there's something for everyone! The Activities
list shows the events we have planned for 2015. Mark your
calendar and watch for specific reservation announcements
as the event nears.
One goal of mine as President is to work to see our Club
grow. This will require everyone's help. Communication
is the key to growing our membership, and word of mouth
is probably the biggest tool we have. We are in the process
of getting each member a laminated West Penn Miata Club
sign to display on your car on all of our cruises. But please
don't stop there - display the sign anytime and anywhere
you park your car to show off your pride of our Club.
Additionally, we'll be handing out NICE cards. In case
you don't know the meaning of NICE cards, it's this:
Anytime you stop somewhere and you see another Miata,
carefully place the NICE card under their windshield
wiper. The card will inform the Miata owner of our Club
website. They can then logon and find out all about our
Club. Maybe it will entice them to join us for the fun.
Please write your name and phone number or email address
on the back of the card, so that the owner can contact you
directly allowing you the opportunity to promote the Club.
Another goal of mine is to ensure that our website is up
to date with current membership and cruise photos. The
adage "A picture is worth a thousand words" characterizes
one of the main goals of visualization. Including a group
photo and highlights from each cruise allows people visiting
our website to see our members and our fun times. If you
are a paid member of our Club, and your photo is not on
the website, please contact me and we'll be sure to have a
photo taken at your first cruise and posted to the
membership directory.
If you're visiting this site just to check us out, Welcome!
I hope you'll join us for an event this year so you can learn
more about us.
See you soon!
Get ready, get set, ZOOM!
April Deadline
The deadline for articles for the
April newsletter is April 4, 2015
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e-mail:
web site:
Officers
wpmc@westpennmiataclub.com
http://www.westpennmiataclub.com
Founder:
Paul Fronko
President:
Mike Butler
Legalese
(412) 498-0962
Vice President:
Tom Sertik
(724) 941-6418
Treasurer:
Vera DeMatteis
(724) 962-2217
Secretary:
Mike Leone
Events Chair:
Linda Zimliki
Past President:
Larry Pietropaoli
(724) 554-9544
(724) 327-1762
(724) 869-9405
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