December 09 Newsletter

British Briefs British Car Club Midlands Centre December 2009

www.bccmc.com Editor (Briefs/Marque) Sonya S Stewart [email protected] Web Master Steve Ratcliffe [email protected] OFFICERS 2010 President – Fred DeShong 755-0368 [email protected] Vice President – Dennis Lambries 864-993-1340 [email protected] Secretary – Betty DeShong 755-0368 [email protected] Treasurer – Edith Hylton 796-0199 [email protected] Social Secretary – Marquis Secretaries: Austin Healey – Tony Stakis 790-0393 [email protected] Jaguar – MG – Walt Brown 786-7463 [email protected] Triumph – Bob Blundy 957-8566 [email protected] Sunbeam – Todd Smith 803-397-5556 [email protected] Other – Jocelyn Davis 699-8968 [email protected] BREAKFAST 11/07/09 We had over 40 memers and guests attending: Walt and Iris Brown, Willis Bruce, Thomas and Diane Caine, Lonnie Caughman, Dave and Jo Davis, Steve De Groat, Bruce and Donna Edge, Ed Farnell, Eric and Bonnie Gibeaut and Kristen Frosch and Gavin Rondeau, Charley and Edith Hylton, Jeff and Pam Jones, Ron Kuebler, Chris and Brenda Powell, Steve Ratcliffe and Madell Dobrushin, Jim and Vicki Scott, Todd and Courtney Smith and Denise Hollis, Tony and Pat Stakis, Ed and Donna Stanfield, Eric and Ross Szendrei, Vance and Robin Young. Guests included Phil and Norree Wicks and Dana Bruce and Scott Fulmer. MEMBER UPDATES Our sincere sympathy and thoughts go to the Speers and the Hyltons. Mike’s dad died the first week of November. Charley Hylton's brother in Ohio passed away last night (11/04). NEW MEMBERS Welcome and Cheerio to Phil and Norree Wicks and their 2005 Mini Cooper S.

WILMINGTON SHOW The Wilmington show was really nice. They had 162 cars on the grounds, and 17 pre1

registered that didn’t make it. I don’t know where they would have put them, because it was packed already. We had four cars there, all MGBs. David and Jo Davis, Walt and Iris Brown, Jeff and Pam Jones and Fred and Betty DeShong. Charley and Edit Hylton came to the show, but were visiting Charley’s sister so they drove the Trailblazer. Jeff and Pam got third place for Chrome Bumper B’s and there were a number of nice cars in that class. Fred

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The evening started with a wonderful announcement. Todd and Denise are planning a wedding. Details as they are available. It could be any day.

They’re Engaged Bill and Judy Anderson, Bob and Ellen Blundy, Walt and Iris Brown, Marion and Dianne Carraway, David and Jo Davis, Fred and Betty DeShong, Glenn and Kim Deslandes, Charley and Edith Hylton, Dennis Lambries, Cecil and Connie Myers, Chris and Brenda Powell, Steve Ratcliffe and Madell Dobrushin, Todd Smith and Denise Hollis (soon to be Smith), Mike and Marcie Speer, Tony and Pat Stakis, Wally and Sonya Stewart, Ken and Jeanette Wells, Brad and Val Wik and Richard and Joyce Wingate spent the evening together. A special welcome to our guest Ted Blishak, who joined us all the way from Oregon. That’s a long way to travel for dinner. Oh yeah, he was a guest of the Tony and Pat. Our guest speakers were Doug West and Bennett French from British Performance Group.

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Fred began the meeting with a recap of the year – from rainy car shows to beautiful weather car shows. Our club makes a good representation at every show we attend. Of course, our own CBC III was the main event of 2009. Edith presented the treasurer’s report. In summary, as of November 2008 we had a balance of $10, 164.71 and, as of November 2009, a balance of $12,659.92. We have donated $1,000 each to Camp Kemo and Juvenile Diabetes. Details are available from Edith. Todd Smith, Brad Wik and Mike Speer were honored for their contributions to the club and the annual car show. Elections were held with the following results – President Fred, Vice President Dennis, Secretary Betty D, Treasurer Edith. Fred still needs a few Marque secretaries and a social secretary. Tony has volunteered to assist with the Car Show. Todd will be on a consultant retainer (twice his pay as chairman). The Board has decided to meet bi-monthly, beginning in January. The new location is where Edith works, 208 Candy Lane. This is just off the Greystone (Zoo) exit. Charlie and Edith were celebrating their 6th wedding anniversary! Steve gave an update on the website – new way to view the newsletter, new photos of members is a project for all of us. Doug West, of BPG, gave a very entertaining presentation on racing cars and the company. His first British car was a 1954 A/H 104. The cars have become his passion, along with his five children. He sold a previous company and retired at the age of 41. Since then, he started BPS with 3 other men. He races vintage cars. The video he showed was of a 1964 TR 4, racing a course in Virginia. The main thing to remember about racing is reducing the risk. Words of wisdom: ‘Risk is not knowing what you’re doing.’ Warren Buffet He invited us to visit the shop the next time we’re in the neighborhood of Flat Rock, NC. He also invited us to a Vintage Race in Atlanta, December 11-13, www.vintagedrive.com CHRISTMAS PARTY Have you told Fred that you plan to attend? It should be a wonderful evening. Remember, there is no charge for members but there will be a cash bar. No BYOB! 2009 CAR SHOWS AND EVENTS December 5 – Christmas Party Rawls Creek Country Club in Irmo December 8 – 6:30 Board Meeting 2010 January 2 – 9:00 Breakfast Bower Pkwy January 12 – 6:30 Board meeting 3

January – quarterly dinner February 6 – 9:00 Breakfast Bower Prkwy March 6 – 9:00 Breakfast Bower Pkwy March 9 - 6:30 Board meeting

MGB Registry Photos Pam Jones, Sonya Stewart

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