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Stars in Georgia
Mercedes-Benz Club of America
Peachtree Section
Volume 36
Number 3
2015 Upcoming Events
Jun 6 – Fried Green Tomato Rally – Join us for
a fun day of driving, no questions or tricks but just a
fun drive along a predetermined route. See article
in this issue.
Jun 11-14 – Highlands Motoring Festival –
Mercedes-Benz will be the featured marque at this
years Car Show. Plan to participate in this event for
charity or just come as a guest. See article in this
issue.
Jun 27 – Membership Appreciation – Mark your
calendars for this FREE lunch, open to all MBCA
Peachtree members. See article in this issue.
July 11 – Aviation Museum – Interested in planes?
A caravan drive and visit to the Aviation Museum in
Warner Robbins is your destination on July 11. See
article in this issue.
July 18 – Event Planners Workshop – Come
bring your ideas for a future event and learn the
ropes on how to organize and conduct a successful
event. See article in this issue.
July 25 – Board of Directors Meeting – Contact
Doug Geganto for location and time.
Aug 8 – Concours Judging School – Pete Lesler,
National Concours Chairman will be certifying and
recertifying Concours judges. Come learn what goes
into Concours judging. See article in this issue.
Aug 15 – Membership Appreciation in Augusta – Bring your car for a casual car show and at
Mercedes-Benz of Augusta. Lunch will be provided
and a group dinner is planned. See article in this
issue.
Sep 12 – Defensive Driving and Autocross –
Hone your defensive driving skills with MBCA instructors Frank and Mary Alice Cozza. See article
in this issue.
Sep 19 – Concours 2015 – Start prepping your
favorite Mercedes-Benz and show it at our annual
Concours to be held this year at the Georgia Racing
Hall of Fame in Dawsonville, GA. See article in this
issue.
Oct 3 – Board of Directors Meeting – Contact
Doug Geganto for location and time.
Oct 2-4 – Euro Fest Classic European Auto and
Motorcycle Show – Join the Mississippi section for
this fun event in Rigeland, MS.
Oct 23-24 – Fall Tour 2015 – Come join us and the
Carolinas section for a colorful drive that will begin
with brunch in the Gazebo of the King’s in Salem,
SC and will end in Cashiers, NC. See article in this
issue.
Oct 23-Nov 1 – Hilton Head Concours
Dec 5 – Holiday Luncheon
June, 2015
– NEXT EVENT –
Fried Green Tomatoes Rally
Saturday, June 6, 2015
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et your navigator and take a leisurely drive through the backcountry
roads of Southern Georgia.
Our journey will begin at the original Chick-Fil-A Dwarf House located at 461
N Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354. Restrooms and food are available.
Our meeting time will be 9:00 a.m. with a roll out time at 9:30 a.m. From this
historic starting point we will proceed to old GA 85 and head south to the
quaint town of Senoia, www.senoia.com, the location of the town of Woodbury in the popular TV show, The Walking Dead. In Senoia you will have time
to walk around the town and visit the many shops along Main Street. From
Senoia we will continue south along historic GA 85 stopping for a photo opportunity at historic Star’s Mill Park. www.scenicusa.net/070508.html
Just a bit south on GA 85 we’ll drive through another set location from the
Walking Dead. From here we’ll continue on to historic Barnesville www.
barnesville.org. Barnesville was once dubbed the “Buggy Capital of the
World” as the town produced about 16,000 buggies a year around the turn of
the century. As we enter Barnesville you’ll pass a number of old antebellum
homes along Thomaston Street.
After visiting Barnesville we’ll continue onto Juliette where parts of the movie
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early dinner. Lunch will be on your own at the Whistlestop. After a relaxing
meal and fellowship we’ll head home. Juliette is close to interstate 75 so
getting back to Atlanta should be easy.
This will be a pure driving event, not a timed event. Drivers and navigators
will follow a set of rallye directions and a leisurely journey along the back
roads of rural Georgia. No questions or tests; just the enjoyment of being on
the open road.
Registration for this event is $5.00 per person. Snacks and beverages will
be provided at the start. Registration is required, a nominal registration fee
of $5.00/per person. To register on-line go to: www.MotorSportsReg.com
or visit the Peach Page to register by mail! Registration closes on May 31st.
All registrants will need to sign the standard MBCA waiver form. Questions?
Please contact Doug Geganto at dgeganto@charter.net or at 404-754-9955.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Changes and/or additions may occur between issues,
so please check our website at http://www.mbcapeachtree.org/ to insure you
have the latest information.
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View Through The Star
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Doug Geganto, Section President
e are almost halfway through the year and the health of
the Peachtree Section is good. Membership continues
to grow, as does the participation at our many events. Best yet
there’s still more to come for the remainder of the year.
Welcome
New Peachtree Section Members
by
Daryl K. Williams, Membership Director
Please join me in welcoming the 17 new MBCA Peachtree
Section Members!
On a more serious note:
Your Board of Directors wishes to inform you that our President,
Charles Burrage, has tendered his resignation effective April
11, 2015. All of us certainly thank Charles for his leadership,
guidance and friendship over the many years he has been
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hard over the years to contribute to the growth and success
of our section and it is with great sadness that we accepted
his resignation.
Vice President, Doug Geganto, will assume the club presidency
until our elections on September 19th at our annual Concours.
If you have any concerns or questions please feel free to reach
out to anyone on the Board or directly to Doug by phone at
404-754-9955 or dgeganto@charter.net.
Coming Up
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for June 27th at the Ridges Resort in Hiawassee.
Full Details of all these events are in this edition of the Stars
in Georgia. I certainly hope I’ll see you at one of our upcoming
events. Check the list of events that are coming up in this
edition of The Star and make plans to attend one of the events.
Developmental Workshops
Do you want to learn how to plan a club event? The upcoming
event planners workshop on July 18th will provide you with
the skills and knowledge on how to plan, organize, execute
and wrap up a section event. If you indicated on the member
survey that you were interested in planning a section event we
will be contacting you to invite you to the session. Everyone
interested in being an event organizer should attend.
Learn the nuances of Concours Judging from Pete Lesler,
MBCA National Concours Chairman. This workshop will be
held on August 8th at Bud’s in Douglasville, GA.
Both of these developmental workshops are free with lunch
provide. Full details are in this edition of the Stars in Georgia.
Plan to attend one or both.
There are lots more exciting events coming up through the
end of the year. Remember, the only thing missing from our
events is YOU.
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Jeff Allen
John Atlas
Jerry Bewmont
Federico Castrellucci
Phillip Collins
William Davidson
Bill Forrest
Alvin Gairy
Bonnie Hare
Thomas Koch
James Laue
Mark Olas
Robert Rankin
James Ratliff
John Shaeffer
Brent Smith
Joseph Taura
o you new members, I look forward to meeting you all
at one of the club’s many events. Those events include
driving, socializing and technical/restoration themes. Take a
look elsewhere in this newsletter to see what is upcoming and
join other members for a good time and a chance to make
new friends. Jean and I have made many new friends during
our years in the club and to me that is the most important
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Club membership
' 10-20% off parts and service from many dealers
' 15% off parts from the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in
Irvine, CA.
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Editors Note: Periodically Stars in Georgia will feature one
of our sponsors and provide the members of the Peachtree
Section with some further information about a particular sponsor. We want to thank all our sponsors who continue to support the Peachtree Section.
Highlands Motoring Festival 2015
June 11-14, 2015
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his summer will, once again, feature the Highlands
Motoring Festival. Enjoy the cool climate of the highest
Motoring Festival in the Eastern United States. Dates of June
11-14th have been selected for the 8th Annual Highlands
Motoring Festival. As in the past, Saturday, June 13th, is
the featured classic car show, at the Highlands Recreation
Park. The 2015 Highlands Motoring Festival will recognized
Mercedes-Benz, 1989 and older, as the Marque of the Year,
in addition to many other makes and models of both American and foreign vehicles that will be on display. But, in addition to the show on Saturday, many other activities are also
planned. On Thursday will be a full day with multiple events.
A golf outing and social at Highlands Cove Country Club, as
well as the Opening Party later that day, at the Ugly Dog Pub,
with live music. Drives, parties, and music, through the Sunday Road Rally and Brunch, there are plenty of opportunities
for car lovers, spouses, and family. All events are open to the
public.
Friday, features the repeat of last year’s popular day drive
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day of driving in the beautiful North Carolina mountains. The
day will include a light breakfast at Creekside, a lunch stop
midway, and return to Highlands late afternoon that evening
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Membership Appreciation
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Highlands Motoring Festival continued from page 4
is the special Welcome Party, Motoring to Motown, with meal
featuring Bar-B-Que, hosted by the Literacy Council of Highlands, featuring City Street Band.
Saturday, features the aforementioned Classic Car Show.
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day. On Saturday evening, we will have an evening to relax
with the Saturday Night Social - Buffet and the Big Screen
(party and dinner at SweeTreats restaurant, followed by a
movie at an automotive venue). The ever popular Sunday
Road Rally, proven a “must” in years past, will give the opportunity to drive some great roads (at a moderate pace), have
a great brunch and return to he Ugly Dog Pub, Highlands, for
some “war stories” and awards.
This year’s festival will feature, in addition to many outstanding cars, some very rare and special motor vehicles, including vintage motorcycles. Already, committed are two of the
fastest production vehicles of the early 50’s, just to name a
few. Registrants from as far away as Mississippi and Maryland will be present with their cars, and this is an opportunity
to see cars that generally only appear in magazines.
Make plans to attend our Festival with an Altitude (4118 ft.)
during your visit to Highlands. For more information, visit
www.HighlandsMotoringFestival.org.
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aturday, June 27th has been set aside once again as
the day to celebrate the members of the Mercedes-Benz
Club Peachtree Section. The location this year will be The
Ridges Resort and Marina in beautiful Young Harris/Hiawassee. The resort is located directly on Lake Chatuge with
views of the North Carolina Mountains. We will meet at 11:30
am for a lunch catered to us in the High Cove Ridge room in
the Lodge.
Driving Directions:
Take Hwy 515 through Blairsville, follow Hwy. 76 through
Young Harris towards Hiawassee. Resort is just before you
get to Hiawassee. Address for your GPS is: The Ridges Resort and Marina, Fieldstone Road, Young Harris, GA 30582
The lunch is free of charge for members and one spouse/
guest. Additional guests will be $15 per person. Please include your membership number on your registration.
To register on-line go to: www.MotorSportsReg.com or visit
the Peach Page to register by mail! Registration closes on
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Aviation Museum at
Warner Robbins AFB
Saturday, July 11, 2015
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Germany Greer, Event Planner
isit the second largest Aviation Museum in the
world located just outside Robbins AFB in Warner
Robbins on Saturday, July 11th. www.museumofaviation.org
A private tour of the museum’s most popular attraction has
been arranged for us. Afterwards you will have time to explore the museum on your own.
After touring the museum we will have a late lunch at the
Greek Village Restaurant in Warner Robbins greekvillagerestaurant.com. The owner has promised a sampling of traditional Greek Cuisine. Each participant will pay for his or her
own lunch.
The cost for this event will be $7.00 per person; this will cover
the admission fee to the museum, tip for our tour guide and
starting refreshments. We will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Truett’s Grill (Chick-Fil-A) 1785 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough, GA
(exit 221 on I-75). Our departure time will begin once all the
paperwork has been signed and ya’ll have had breakfast we
will begin our drive down I-75 to Warner Robbins. We must
be at the museum by 10:30 a.m. for our 10:45 tour. Refreshments will be available at the start.
To register on-line go to: www.MotorSportReg.com or visit
the Peach Page to register by mail! Registration closes on
July 8th. All registrants will need to sign the standard MBCA
waiver form, as we will be driving to Warner Robbins as a
group. Questions?
Please contact Germany Greer at gagreer@comcast.net or
404-429-9257.
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Event Planners Workshop
Saturday, July 18, 2015
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by
Daryl Williams, Diana Quinn, Doug Geganto,
Event Planners
want to organize an event, but how do I get my idea from
concept to fruition?” How many of us have had an idea
for a club event and have had the same thoughts; how do I
get it started? On July 18th we will be conducting an event
planners workshop for everyone interested in planning, organizing, conducting and wrapping up a club event.
The workshop will be facilitated by Daryl Williams, Membership Director and organizer of numerous events during his
tenure, Diana Quinn our Newsletter editor and who has also
organized many events for the club; and Doug Geganto our
current events coordinator. This workshop will provide everything you need to know to get your event on next year’s calendar.
So bring your ideas and join us on July 18th. We will be the
guests of RBM of Alpharetta located at 345 Mcfarland Pkwy,
Alpharetta, GA 30004. The workshop will start at 10:00 a.m.
Lunch will be provided to all.
This is a FREE event. To register on-line go to: www.MotorSportsReg.com or visit the Peach Page to register by mail!
Registration closes on July 11th. Questions? Please contact
Doug Geganto at dgeganto@charter.net or at 404-754-9955.
Concours Judging Clinic
August 8, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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by
Doug Geganto, Event Planner
earn the nuances of judging a Mercedes-Benz vehicle
from Pete Lesler, MBCA National Concours Chairman.
This class will prepare and certify you to judge in our annual
Concours on September 19th. The clinic will be held at Bud’s
Benz 7773 Strickland St, Douglasville, GA 30134 starting at
10:00 a.m. The class will be broken into two segments. In the
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register early. Lunch will be provided. Menus will be available
to pre-order your lunch when you arrive for the clinic.
There is no charge to attend to the Judging School, but registration is required. To register on-line go to: www.MotorSportsReg.com or visit the Peach Page to register by mail.
Registration for this school closes on August 2nd or whenever we reach 25 registrants. Entries after we reach 25 will
be put on a waiting list. If you register and cannot make it
PLEASE notify the organizer so a spot can be opened for
someone who may be on the waiting list. Questions? Contact
Doug Geganto at 404-754-9955 or at dgeganto@charter.net
Directions to Bud’s Benz:
From Atlanta:
Take I-20 West to Exit #34 Highway 5 Douglasville. When
you get off at Exit #34, turn right. Go approximately 200 yards
and where the road “forks,” turn left and follow Highway 5
until it dead ends. Take a right onto Highway 7. Then take
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onto Strickland St. Bud’s Benz is approx. 3/4 mile down on
right. Please note: Google and Yahoo Maps may not provide
accurate directions!
Mercedes-Benz Owners
Appreciation Day in Augusta
Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 9:30 a.m.
by
Marie Penn, Tracy Moorman, Al Farlow, John Parish,
Daryl Williams, Event Planners
M
ercedes-Benz of Augusta (3061 Washington Rd.,
Augusta, GA 30907) and the Mercedes-Benz Club of
of America Peachtree Section are jointly sponsoring this event
to show our appreciation for all Mercedes-Benz owners at this
special event. It will be an opportunity for club members and
those who have not yet joined the club to enjoy the hospitality
of the club and this outstanding dealership.
We will start our day with an old to new car show at
Mercedes-Benz of Augusta from 11:00 until noon (an area
will be available at 9:30 a.m. for those who wish to wipe down
their cars.) Since all Mercedes-Benz Automobiles are special,
they are all desired for this show from the newest to the oldest
and everything in between.
After Lunch everyone will get hands on experience judging all
aspects of a vehicle including: exterior paint, interior, engine,
and trunk. You will be divided into teams to judge several vehicles in David Latham’s shop as well as several participant
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discuss how each team scored the individual vehicle components. During the judging segment, Pete will circulate to
offer insight as to what to look for and review how each of the
teams scored their vehicles.
At noon, there will be a lunch provided at no charge to all
registrants. There will also be door prizes.
With the possibility of the Atlanta Motoring Festival becoming
a National Concours event in 2016, this would be a good opportunity to prepare to judge the Mercedes-Benz Marque in
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Kendrick’s paint and body the only authorized Mercedes-Benz
paint and body shop in Augusta will be there to explain about
their expertise on painting and body parts for Mercedes-Benz.
Mercedes-Benz of Augusta mechanics will be offering a technician’s information class. Mercedes-Benz owners can learn
about their own cars. Please submit questions with your registration. A Mercedes-Benz representative form Jacksonville
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Mercedes-Benz Owners Appreciation Day continued from page 8
There will be a discussion about the Mercedes-Benz on European Delivery program. Information will be provided about
going to Germany to see and drive your car before it ships to
you in the United States. There will also be an overview of the
Mercedes-Benz Club of America’s Germany tour including a
slide show of some of the treasures displayed at both the
Mercedes-Benz Museum and the Museum of Dr. Karl Benz.
We have made plans to meet in a private dinning room for
dinner at T-Bonz 601 N Belair Square, Evans GA; you will
be able to order from the menu and they will provide separate checks. If you need hotel we have been offered discount
reservations ($119 per night) for Friday, Saturday or Sunday
at the newly renovated historic Partridge Inn, 2110 Walton
Way Augusta, Georgia 30904. 1-800-476-6888 (Ask for the
Mercedes-Benz Club Special Rate).
To register on-line go to: www.MotorSportsReg.com or visit
the Peach Page to register by mail! Registration closes on
August 1, 2015. Questions? Please contact Marie Penn at
penn_marie@hotmail.com or by phone 706-210-0405 or FAX
706-650-2836 or contact Daryl Williams dwilli3038@aol.com
678-425-5171.
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Defensive Driving and Autocross
Saturday, September 12, 2015
by
Geri Whaley-Ewers, Event Planner
DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE RETURNS TO
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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ercedes-Benz Club of America Peachtree Section is organizing a Defensive Driving course with
instructors Frank and Mary Alice Cozza, members of MBCA
in Ohio, to be held at BUD’S BENZ, (7773 Strickland St,
Douglasville, GA 30134) in Douglasville, Georgia, on Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Please note the change of location.
This course is a low-speed simulation of a variety of
highway driving situations. The
course comprises two parts. In the
morning, there will be a brief classroom session. Afterwards, there
will be in-car instructors to guide
participants through the course
while they learn alternative maneuvers to their driving knowledge
when an emergency situation occurs. Sandwiches from the bakery
Maison Robert in Atlanta will be
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required to pre-order.
In the afternoon, Frank and Mary Alice will redesign the
course, into a slow-speed autocross, so that participants can
practice the skills they have acquired in the morning session.
Mary Alice will share with you how this defensive driving
course saved her life. The objective is for participants to know
what their cars can do and what they can do with their cars;
thereby, making them safer and more alert highway drivers.
PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING THE CAR
THEY DRIVE DAILY.
The registration fee is $10 per person. All participants
must be 18 years or older and will need to sign a standard MBCA waiver form to participate in this event.
Registration deadline is September 5, 2015.To register on-line go to: www.MotorsportReg.com or visit the
Peach Page to register by mail! Questions? Contact Geri
Whaley-Ewers by phone (770) 558-1219 or by email
geraldinawhaley@comcast.net
Directions to Bud’s Benz:
From Atlanta:
Take I-20 West to Exit #34 Highway 5 Douglasville. When you
get off at Exit #34, turn right. Go approximately 200 yards and
where the road “forks,” turn left and follow Highway 5 until
it dead ends. Take a right onto Highway 7. Then take your
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Strickland St. Bud’s Benz is approx. 3/4 mile down on right.
Please note: Google and Yahoo Maps may not provide accurate directions!
2015 Concours d’Elegance
Saturday, September 19, 2015
by
Craig and Teri Bierman, Concours Chairs
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he Mercedes-Benz Club of America Peachtree Section
is hosting an all Mercedes-Benz Concours d’Elegance
on Saturday September 19th, 2015.
Location
This year’s Concours will be held at the Georgia Racing Hall
of Fame 415 Highway 53 E, Dawsonville, GA 30534
There will be ample parking for those participants who want
to trailer their vehicles to the show. All participants will receive
a ticket for admission to the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
museum and a ticket for lunch.
Pre-Concours Judging Clinic
We will have a judging class on August 8th at Bud’s in
Douglasville GA. National Concours Chairman, Pete Lesler,
will teach this class. There is no charge for the judging class,
however registration is required. Attendees do not have to
have a car entered in the Concours. Lunch will be provided
to all who attend. See separate article for details.
Mercedes-Benz Car Classes for the 2015 Concours will
be:
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Cars in this category must be at least 25 years old and represent the most perfect examples of the Mercedes-Benz
marque. These cars are in excellent original condition,
or are restored to original show quality standards. They
will be judged according to strict Mercedes Benz Club
of America judging rules (undercarriages will not be
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Fall Tour 2015 continued from page 11
To register on-line go to: www.MotorSportsReg.com or visit
the Peach Page to register by mail. Registration closes on
October 10th, 2015. The registration fee is $20 per person. All
participants will need to sign a standard MBCA waiver form to
participate in this event. Questions? Contact Jim Mitchell at:
jrs190sl@yahoo.com or by phone at 770-883 2316
Driving Directions (click on the link):
The Butler tire staff provided in-depth demonstrations on
wheel-alignment; touch-less tire mounting, road balancing,
and high-speed balancing. President Doug Geganto provided his car for the wheel alignment demonstration.
After the demonstrations and detailed questions about each
were concluded a representative from Michelin Tires answered varied questions about tires. Members were encouraged ahead of time to submit questions and these were answered during this time.
Atlanta to the King’s
Ashville to the King’s
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Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival
and Concours d’Elegance
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ave the date and plan to attend the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance in its third year in the new
venue at Port Royal Golf Club adjacent to Port Royal Plantation. We will have a Saturday night dinner at the Old Oyster
Factory for our members on October 31. It’s not too early to
secure your rooms for this great event. See the next issue of
Stars in Georgia for more details.
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Diana Quinn, Event Planner
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section met at the Butler Tire facility in Marietta,
GA. The afternoon began with a delicious BBQ lunch from
Williamson Bros provided by Butler Tire. Each member attending was provided a $50 discount coupon compliments of
Butler Tire.
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Stars in Georgia is the official
Newsletter of the Peachtree Section,
Mercedes-Benz Club of America.
Publication months are February, April,
June, August, October, and December.
Publication deadline for material
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preceding the month of publication. All
material for publication should be sent to Diana Quinn, Editor,
442 Chowning Place, NW, Marietta, GA 30064-1404, phone
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Amelia Island
Concours d’Elegance
March 13-15, 2015
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he three-day event was well staged and was presented with exceptional activities for everyone to
attend from:
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Test Drives
Receptions
Porsche’s Wine Maker’s Dinner
Gooding Auction
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³ Silent Auction
™ Television Car Guys:
³ Wayne Carini Chasing Classic Cars
³ Ray Everham, Americarna
³ Peter Klutt - Legendary Motorcars
³ Barry Meguiar, - Meguiar’s Car Crazy
³ Bob Scanlon, GM - Velocity Network
³ Dale Walksler - What in the Barn
The Honoree this year was Sir Sterling Moss. This year
marked the 60th anniversary of his record setting victory in
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the World Sports Car and Formula 1 drivers championships.
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SL’s of the past.
The Cars & Coffee exhibit showed over 250 classic and exotic cars on the fairway.
Let’s attend next year! Mark your calendars March 11-13,
2016.
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2015 in conjunction with the annual Concours on the grounds
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all positions at that time. All members are welcome to attend
and vote.
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Dr. Bob Crow, e-mail bob@bobcrowhypnosis.com
Ken Jarrett (Past President), e-mail jarrett@iotis.org
David Latham, e-mail dlatham@budsbenz.com
Uwe Nischan, e-mail uwe@mindspring.com
Shiela Richey (Past President), e-mail richshe@icloud.com
JoAnne Taylor, e-mail jstaylr@windstream.net
Harold Wilson (Past President), e-mail
wilson_harold@live.com
$GYHUWLVLQJ'LUHFWRU Roger McKissick (Past President),
e-mail ram1942@bellsouth.net
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knowingly and voluntarily agree as follows:
1. I CERTIFY, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that if I am driving, a passenger or otherwise participating in the events:
a. The vehicle I am driving or in which I am a passenger in the events is insured with at least
$100,000.00 per person bodily injury and property damage insurance that will be in effect for
the entire duration of the events
b. Any participant violating the competition and event rules may be expelled from the event and
forfeit all competition privileges.
2. I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that excessive consumption of alcohol or possession or consumption of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.
3. I HEREBY GRANT TO MBCA and the event organizer the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs and video images
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MBCA, the event organizer, the photographer and videographer from all claims and liability relating thereto.
4. MBCA cannot be held liable for cancellation, delays or other lack of performance with respect to the event under any “force majeure” circumstances (including, but not limited to, wars, riots, insurrection, terrorism, acts of god, strikes or labor stoppages).
5. I authorize and consent to treatment, hospitalization and other care rendered to me in the event of my illness, injury or other emergent circumstances that may occur while participating in the event and assume full responsibility to pay for all costs and expenses for any such treatment,
hospitalization and care (therefore agreeing to hold harmless and indemnify MBCA and the event organizers therefore).
HAVING READ THIS TERMS OF PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, I HEREBY BIND MYSELF AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, HEIRS AND
NEXT OF KIN BY THIS AGREEMENT.
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FRIED GREEN TOMATOES RALLY - SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015 - 9:00 A.M.
Chick-Fil-A Dwarf House, Hapeville, GA
Name(s) of Member(s) Attending: __________________________________________________________________________
Name(s) of Guests(s) Attending ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________ &KHFNLIWKLVLV\RXU¿UVW3HDFKWUHH6HFWLRQHYHQW ______
Phone: __________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________Membership #: ___________
Number of attendees $___________________ x $5.00 = $________________
Registration Deadline: May 31, 2015. Please make checks payable to Peachtree Section, MBCA. Mail with Peach Page registration
form to: Doug Geganto 3211 Black Gum Lane, Gainesville, GA 30504. For more information contact Doug Geganto 404-754-9955 or
by email at dgeganto@comcast.net
MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION - SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2015 - 11:30 A.M.
The Ridges Resort and Marina Fieldstone Road, Young Harris, GA 30582
Name(s) of Member(s) Attending: __________________________________________________________________________
Name(s) of Guests(s) Attending ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________ &KHFNLIWKLVLV\RXU¿UVW3HDFKWUHH6HFWLRQHYHQW ______
Phone: __________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________Membership #: ___________
Number of MBCA Members attending ___________ (max 2) $ No Charge
Number of Guests Attending
___________ x $15 = $ ________________
Registration Deadline: June 20, 2015. Please make checks payable to Peachtree Section, MBCA. Mail with Peach Page
registration form to: (I¿H6DWWHU¿HOGDW5XVVHOO6FHQLF+Z\%ODLUVYLOOH*$)RUTXHVWLRQVSOHDVHFRQWDFW(I¿H
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AVIATION MUSEUM - WARNER ROBBINGS, GA - SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2015 - 9:00 A.M.
Chick-Fil-A Truitt Grill, McDonough, GA (Exit 221 on I-75)
Name(s) of Member(s) Attending: __________________________________________________________________________
Name(s) of Guests(s) Attending ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________ &KHFNLIWKLVLV\RXU¿UVW3HDFKWUHH6HFWLRQHYHQW ______
Phone: __________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________Membership #: ___________
Number of attendees ___________________ x $7.00 = $________________
Registration Deadline: July 8, 2015. Please make checks payable to Peachtree Section, MBCA. Mail with Peach Page registration
form to: Germany Greer, P.O. Box 670021, Marietta, GA 30066. For more information contact Germany Greer at
gagreer@comcast.net or at 404-429-9257.
EVENT PLANNERS WORKSHOP - SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2015 - 10:00 A.M.
RBM of Alpharetta – 345 Mcfarland Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004 (678) 637-2333
Name(s) of Member(s) Attending: __________________________________________________________________________
Name(s) of Guests(s) Attending ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________ &KHFNLIWKLVLV\RXU¿UVW3HDFKWUHH6HFWLRQHYHQW ______
Phone: __________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________Membership #: ___________
Number of attendees ____________
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form to: Doug Geganto: 3211 Black Gum Ln, Gainsville, GA 30504. For more information contact Doug Geganto at
dgeganto@charter.net or at 404-754-9955.
Registration for MBCA Peachtree Events are subject to “Terms of Participation” (see Terms on Page 15)
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CONCOURS JUDGING CLINIC - SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2015 - 9:00 A.M.
Bud’s Benz, 7773 Strickland St, Douglasville, GA 30134
Name(s) of Member(s) Attending: __________________________________________________________________________
Name(s) of Guests(s) Attending ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________ &KHFNLIWKLVLV\RXU¿UVW3HDFKWUHH6HFWLRQHYHQW ______
Phone: __________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________Membership #: ___________
Number of attendees ____________ $ NO CHARGE
Registration Deadline: August 2, 2015. Please make checks payable to Peachtree Section, MBCA. Mail with Peach Page
registration form to: Doug Geganto 3211 Black Gum Ln, Gainsville, GA 30504. For more information contact Doug Geganto at
dgeganto@charter.net or at 404-754-9955.
MEMBERSHIP APRECIATION DAY IN AUGUSTA - SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 2015 - 9:30 A.M.
Mercedes-Benz of Augusta, 3061 Washington Rd Augusta, GA 30907
Name(s) of Member(s) Attending: __________________________________________________________________________
Name(s) of Guests(s) Attending ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________ &KHFNLIWKLVLV\RXU¿UVW3HDFKWUHH6HFWLRQHYHQW ______
Phone: __________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________Membership #: ___________
Number of people for car show and lunch _____ $ No Charge
Number of people for dinner ________ $ Separate Checks
Questions for Technicians:
Please include any question(s) that you may have for the Mercedes-Benz of Augusta technicians with your registration.
Registration Deadline: August 1, 2015. Please make checks payable to Peachtree Section, MBCA. Mail with Peach Page registration
form to: Marie Penn at 5767 Carriage Hills Drive, Martinez, GA 30907. For questions, please contact Marie Penn at
penn_marie@hotmail.com or by phone 706-210-0405 or FAX 706-650-2836 or contact Daryl Williams dwilli3038@aol.com 678-425-5171.
DEFENSIVE DRIVING AND AUTOCROSS - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 - 10:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Bud’s Benz, 7773 Strickland St, Douglasville, GA 30134
Name(s) of Member(s) Attending: __________________________________________________________________________
Name(s) of Guests(s) Attending ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________ &KHFNLIWKLVLV\RXU¿UVW3HDFKWUHH6HFWLRQHYHQW ______
Phone: __________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________Membership #: ___________
Number of attendees $___________________ x $10.00 = $________________
All participants must be 18 years old or older.
Sandwiches will be provided. There will be a choice of Ham, Turkey and Roast Beef. Please indicate the number and your choices
below
# _________ Ham
# _________ Turkey
# _________ Roast Beef
Registration Deadline: September 5, 2015. Please make checks payable to Peachtree Section, MBCA. Mail with Peach Page
registration form to: Geri Whaley-Ewers, 3580 Yarmouth Hill, Lawrenceville, GA 30044For More Information contact Geri Whaley-Ewers,
geraldinawhaley@comcast.net or by phone (770) 558-1219.
Registration for MBCA Peachtree Events are subject to “Terms of Participation” (see Terms on Page 15)
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CONCOURS d'ELEGANCE 2015 - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 - REGISTRATION OPENS 8:30 A.M.
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, Dawsonville GA 30504
Name(s) of Member(s) Attending: __________________________________________________________________________
Name(s) of Guests(s) Attending ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________ &KHFNLIWKLVLV\RXU¿UVW3HDFKWUHH6HFWLRQHYHQW ______
Phone: __________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________Membership #: ___________
Please check the category in which you wish to participate:
… Concours
… Street Class
… W124 Chassis Judged
… Pre-merger AMG
… Silver Star Preservation
… Ordinaire Class
… W124 Chassis Non-Judged
Vehicle:____________________________ Model: _________________________Year:_____ Miles:__________________
Yrs. Owned:______
Tell us something special about your car: _________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
First Vehicle
$35.00
$35.00
Additional Vehicles ____________ x $25.00 ea.
$ ___________________
Additional Lunches ____________ x $10.00 ea.
$ ___________________
Each registered car will receive one ticket for lunch.
Additional tickets for the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Museum
Each registered car will receive one ticket for admission to the museum
____________ x $6.00 ea.
$ ___________________
Total enclosed
$ ___________________
Please use one form for each vehicle registered.
Registration Deadline: September 11, 2015. Please make checks payable to Peachtree Section, MBCA. Mail with Peach Page
registration form to: Teri Bierman, 2124 Whitekirk St NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152 Questions? Please call Teri or Craig Bierman at
770-424-5598 or by e-mail: yellowrose47@bellsouth.net
2015 FALL TOUR - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 15 2015 - 10:00 A.M.
Richard and Donna King’s Gazebo, 198 Kings Ridge Dr. Salem, SC 29676 - 864-723-0607
Name(s) of Member(s) Attending: __________________________________________________________________________
Name(s) of Guests(s) Attending ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________ &KHFNLIWKLVLV\RXU¿UVW3HDFKWUHH6HFWLRQHYHQW ______
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form to: Jim Mitchell, 357 Mountain Valley Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739. For questions please contact Jim Mitchell at
jrs190sl@yahoo.com or at 770-883-2316
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MBCA Membership Application
Please print clearly
________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________
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U.S. and possessions:
F1 year ($49) F2 years ($95) F3 years ($139)
Make check payable to MBCA (U.S. funds only); Visa or
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All other countries (including Canada):
F1 year ($59) F2 years ($115) F3 years ($169)
Canadians and overseas:: use Visa, Mastercard, or American Express, Discover, international money orders, or checks
payable in U.S. funds.
MBCA NAME BADGES
Name badges are available from the MBCA Club Store in three
types of backing (magnetic, safety pin, or tie tack) and can be
ordered in blue, silver or gold. Costs range from $10.00 for two
lines to $11.00 for three lines (25 characters maximum p/line), and
includes mailing costs. You may order by completing & mailing
this order sheet (see address below), or you may order through
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Peachtree Section, MBCA
NAME: __________________________________________________
Peachtree Section, MBCA
NAME: __________________________________________________
Peachtree Section, MBCA
NAME: __________________________________________________
Peachtree Section, MBCA
NAME: __________________________________________________
Peachtree Section, MBCA
NAME: __________________________________________________
Peachtree Section, MBCA
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Address: _________________________________________________
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Enclose appropriate dollar amount and mail with this
application to:
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Applicant’s section preference (see list in magazine)
MBCA
1907 Lelarary Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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yearly. If using a credit card, please complete the following:
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www.mbca.org or 800-637-2360
MBCA, 1907 Lelaray St., Colorado Springs, CO 80909-2872
719/633-6427, Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Mountain Time
MBCA - Peachtree Section
442 Chowning PL NW
Marietta, GA 30064