Star Bulletin - San Diego - Mercedes

M e r c e d e s - B e n z C l u b o f Am e r i c a
Star Bulletin
San Diego Section Newsletter
More Than a Car. We’re a Community.™
2013 EVENT SCHEDULE
MBCA San Diego Section
Officers
 Jonathan White, President
(858) 279-5378
jawhite@yes-llc.com
 Michael Cooper, Vice President
(760) 599-0629
michaeldenise@roadrunner.com
 Carlos E. Muñoz, Secretary
(619) 756-0876
Saprissa@aol.com
 Carol Kruse-Ross, Treasurer
(858) 245-1991
ckr4mbenz@yahoo.com
Directors
 Bob Gunthorp
Historian
(619) 421-3254
badwrench7@cox.net
 Steve Ross
Membership Chair
(619) 508-3925
inewsx@sbcglobal.net
 (vacant)
Events Coordinator
August 2013
3 August
Del Mar Horse Races (Pg. 4)
4 August
National City Auto Heritage Day (Pgs. 5)
16 August
Legends of the Autobahn (Pg. 6)
16-18 August Pebble Beach Automobile Show Week
20 August
Board Meeting @ IHOP (Miramar) (Pg. 12)
14 September Beach Bonfire Party (Pg. 7)
17 September Board Meeting @ IHOP (Miramar) (Pg. 12)
If any SD Section member would
like to serve on the Board of
Directors, just contact one of us.

Newsletter Editor
Carlos E. Muñoz
(619) 756-0876
Saprissa@aol.com
Website & e-Mail Distro
 Jonathan White
(858) 279-5378
jawhite@yes-llc.com
SW Regional Director
 Steve Ross
(619) 508-3925
inewsx@sbcglobal.net
 Redaction: MBCA of San Diego
 Printing & Distribution:
Phoenix Direct Mail Services
Attention Members: We hope that you
will support our advertisers…they
support this Bulletin. Mention this
newsletter when you contact them.
No inference, however, is made that
advertising in this Bulletin implies
approval of their products or services
by the MBCA, the San Diego Section,
its Officers, members, MBUSA, smart
GmbH, AMG, HWA, or Daimler AG.
21-22 Sept
Coronado Speed Festival / Fleet Week (? tentative ?)
27-29 Sept
SW Regional Event - California Coast CarFest (Pg. 10)
1 October
San Diego Section Board Election Ballots Due ! (Pg. 12)
October
Historic Highway Cruise / Route 80
15 October
Board Meeting @ IHOP (Miramar) (Pg. 12)
November
Winery Tour
19 November Board Meeting @ IHOP (Miramar) (Pg. 12)
December
San Diego Section Holiday Party
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Change of Address, Phone # or e-Mail ?
If you have a change-of-address to send to the
Club, please go to www.mbca.org, click on
MEMBERSHIP, then click on ADDRESS CHANGE
and fill in the form. As an alternative, you can call
1-800-637-2360 and talk to anyone at the MBCA
National Business Office.
WELCOME !!
New San Diego Section
MBCA Members
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SAN D IEGO SEC TION NE WSLETTER
FOR SALE:
Refurbished 350 diesel motor (603.971) for
W140 chassis car. 165,000 miles on original
motor, all new fuel hoses, seals, gaskets, rebuilt
turbo, and timed fuel injection pump. Ready to
install. If you are local, installation is available.
Motor is $3,500.00.
Please call Nick Rottunda:
(951) 283-7007 or (760) 695-8893.
Bill Makridis ~ no model listed on membership roster
Dejuan White ~ no model listed on membership roster
A hearty welcome to all our new members.
We hope to meet you real soon at one of our
upcoming events. Please feel free to contact
any of the Board Officers (listed on the front
page of this Newsletter) with any questions,
comments, or concerns.
We are always looking for volunteers to help
out with ideas, planning, and coordinating
events.
If you would like to feature your MercedesBenz vehicle(s) in this Newsletter with an
interesting story or photo, please submit in
digital format via e-mail to our
Newsletter Editor ( Saprissa@aol.com )
We would love to get to know you and your
Mercedes-Benz driving passion.
FOR SALE --Personal classified ads (Sale or Wanted) are FREE
exclusively for MBCA members. No commercial or
business sales allowed in the classified ad section.
Business advertising is available at competitive rates.
Please contact the Treasurer for latest ad rates.
e-Mail Carlos Muñoz at Saprissa@aol.com if you want
to place a personal ad in the “for sale” section. Please
contact Carlos every month to continue to run the ad.
1989 SL 560 for sale. V8 5.6L engine, automatic
transmission, 120,000 miles, wind screen, only
two owners, siren red exterior/black soft top/
palomino interior, includes hoist for hard top.
Excellent mechanical condition, and aesthetically, it is a very pretty car. Tires almost new,
battery less than a year old. It has been completely detailed every year and always stored in
the garage. Asking price: $17,500
Please contact Mrs. Mary Cane
(760) 438-3445 / gmcane2@sbcglobal.net
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Attention Advertisers: Any changes?
e-Mail Carlos at
Saprissa@aol.com to send a file.
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Mention this ad and make an appointment
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92107
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Reach a wide-audience of Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts.
This space is available for a
business card size advertisement.
Please contact our SD Section Treasurer for going rates,
and upon payment, your advertisement can be sent to our
Newsletter Editor for 6-month or 12-month print runs.
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Upcoming Events
A Day at the Races @ the Del Mar Race Track
Saturday, August 3rd 2013
by Michael Cooper
Just like last year, this is looking to be a great event! Your buddies at the Mercedes
-Benz Club of America, San Diego Section have obtained a select number of
“Reserved Seats” in the Club House at the beautiful Del Mar Race Track. This is a
great opportunity to meet up with your Mercedes-Benz Club friends in a completely
different environment. (Because there is more to life than just cars!) Just a bunch of
Mercedes-Benz owners getting to know each other better, sharing stories, having a
few drinks, a few laughs, and if you’re lucky… maybe even winning a buck or two.
(Oh, and by the way… it’s gourmet Food Truck Day)! We will be meeting for brunch
nearby before the races to give you your passes and have a bit of fun.
Each ticket is $20 and includes Clubhouse admission, reserved seating and official
racing program. Seating is limited so don’t miss out on a great day of horse racing
with your pals!
Please RSVP by July 28th. For more details or to reserve your tickets, please
contact Michael Cooper at (760) 599-0629 or e-mail at:
michaeldenise@roadrunner.com
FEEL THE HORSEPOWER!
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Upcoming Events
NATIONAL CITY AUTOMOBILE
HERITAGE DAY
4 Aug 2013
by Bon Gunthorp
The National City Show is on August 4th this year. This is a very nice show with a great selection of interesting vehicles on display. As usual there is a class just for
Mercedes-Benz with our own designated parking area. We are encouraging all the members of the MBCA to come out and join us. If you are new to the MBCA this is a great opportunity to meet other members of the Club. If you are a long time member then it’s a
great opportunity to get together and visit with friends. The entry fee is $ 30.00 before July
15 and this includes one t-shirt. Additional t-shirts may be purchased for $10.
All Mercedes-Benz are invited to participate, but only 1984 and earlier vehicles are legible for judging and trophies. Check the “G” box in the application form.
NOTE: Due to cost restraints, there will not be a parade this year.
I am looking forward to seeing you there...
Section President’s Message
This month is Monterey and car shows. The car show highlight of the year is upon us:
Monterey Concourse D’Elegance and Legends of the Autobahn are this month. I will be
going up to Legends, my black 500SEL AMG is entered and this time I will wash it first, not
like StarFest 2012. There has been talk of caravanning up there. I am not a big fan, as I
don’t have the time to take two days off work to travel up, but if anyone is either wanting to
caravan or is organizing a caravan if they can let me know then I can inform all parties etc.
There is also the National City Automotive Heritage Day on the first Sunday which is the
day after our Section horse racing event at Del Mar, so August is a busy month.
September we are organizing a beach bonfire on the 14th. Plans are not set yet, but it
will probably be at Fiesta Island around 7:00pm on that Saturday.
Also, September is Board Election month so I am looking for people who are willing to
join the Board to help run and coordinate this Section. So if you are interested in being
part of the Board please feel free to contact me or Mike Cooper (Vice President).
Till September, remember Mercedes-Benz cars like and need to be driven so drive
yours soon.
Jonathan
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Upcoming Events
Post “Legends of the Autobahn” Get-Together
Friday, 16 August 2013
Jonathan White
As I and a few other San Diego Section members are heading to the Legends of the
Autobahn event, I am planning an informal no-host event at a yet to be decided bar or
restaurant in downtown Monterey on Friday evening.
If you are going to be at Monterey and are at a loose end on Friday evening, feel free to
send me an e-mail so I can arrange to send out an e-mail update to everyone interested
nearer the time. ( jawhite@yes-llc.com )
Mercedes-Benz Beach Bonfire
Saturday, 14 September 2013
Jonathan White
We are planning to have an evening Beach Bonfire for our September event.
This will be an informal event with no host. Please bring lawn chairs, blankets, marshmallows, and bonfire fuel (if you feel the need).
Please look out for a bunch of Mercedes-Benz cars or call me on (858) 539-3199 if
you cannot find us.
What:
When:
Where:
The Mercedes-Benz San Diego Section Beach Bonfire
7:00pm September 14th, Saturday
Fiesta Island in Mission Bay Park
( http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/regional/missionbay/fiestaisland.shtml )
Why:
Contact:
Because we like to have fun, and want to see you there!
Jonathan White / (858) 539-3199
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Car Wanted:
Wanted: 1971 280SL Manual Transmission. Needing some restoration: i.e. Paint,
Leather, Wood, etc…
$2,000 Finders Fee Paid. Contact: Jan
Phone: (541) 999-9999 /
e-mail: jb_jb_jb_2002@yahoo.com
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August 2013
NEXT BOARD MEETING IS TUESDAY,
August 20 @ 7:00PM, at IHOP in Miramar
North side of Miramar Rd., one light West of the 15
We arrive at 6:00 to have a (no-host) dinner before the
meeting. All members are invited.
Please Note: The board has occasionally cancelled meetings when
there is a small amount of business that can be considered adequately
by telephone or e-mail. If you are considering joining us for a board
meeting, you might want to call a board member first to be sure the
meeting will take place as scheduled.
2014 MBCA San Diego Section Board of Directors Election Ballot
This ballot is for the election of 2-Year terms for the Board of Directors (BoD) for 2014-2015.
You may vote for up to six people, including the people below.
You MAY write in additional names, including your own. A write-in candidate cannot be elected unless that person
has agreed, in writing, in advance to the address below, to serve as a Board Member. If writing in your own
name, sign where indicated below to indicate acceptance of the position of Board Member.
BOARD MEMBER CANDIDATES
 Jonathan White
 write-in _________________________
 write-in _________________________
 write-in _________________________
 write-in _________________________
 write-in _________________________
Mail your ballots to: MBCA SD Election, 2410 Links Way, Vista, CA 92081
Ballots must be in to the Election Committee by October 1st, 2013.
I am willing to serve on the BoD of the MBCA SD Section: ________________ _____________
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