Upcoming Events - West Penn Miata Club
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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 Th e N e ws l e t te r o f t h e W EST P ENN C LUB 2 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 (continued on page 3) Th e N e ws l e t te r o f t h e W EST P ENN C LUB 3 (continued from page 2) 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: [email protected] 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. Th e N e ws l e t te r o f t h e W EST P ENN C LUB 4 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 (continued on page 5) Th e N e ws l e t te r o f t h e W EST P ENN C LUB 5 (continued from page 4) 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 Th e N e ws l e t te r o f t h e W EST P ENN C LUB e-mail: web site: Officers [email protected] 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 West Penn The FUN ‘N’ THE SUN TIMES is published as a service by the West Penn Miata Club, Inc. – a non-profit corporation. Club The WEST PENN MIATA CLUB Editor - In - Chief: Steve Lapp Send all editorial contributions to: WEST PENN MIATA CLUB c/o Steve Lapp 105 Gadshill Place Pittsburgh, PA 15237 e-mail: [email protected] assumes no liability for any information contained herein; or injury or damage resulting from the use of this information. The ideas, maintenance, opinions, or modification tips expressed are to be used at the readers’ discretion. Individual contributors and/or editors express no approval, authentication, or endorsement. 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