MORRIS GARAGES INFORMER. The Official Newsletter of the Florida Suncoast MG Car Club. VOLUME 22, NUMBER 12 December 2017

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Parade began. For the first time, the City had all parade participants go through a checkpoint with police dogs and police officers with mirrors scanning the vehicles and the people.

FSMGCC members were: Ted Badger & McLane (Mac), Lorraine Spicer & Barrie Carson, Andrew Forrester & Heather Turner, Gail & Glenn Lenhard, Nancy & John Nick, Bert & Bruce Rauch.

Bert got out of the car and took several pictures before hopping back into her Lady Kenmo

1 It s Gotta Be Fun MORRIS GARAGES INFORMER The Official Newsletter of the Florida Suncoast MG Car Club VOLUME 22, NUMBER 12 December 2017 Lined up and ready to roll! Everyone LOVES a Parade By Gail Lenhard Ted & Mac in Santa Bruce Rauch and Lady Kenmore Saturday, December 2 nd started out sunny and cool but warmed up nicely by the time the Saint Petersburg Santa Parade began. For the first time, the City had all parade participants go through a checkpoint with police dogs and police officers with mirrors scanning the vehicles and the people. Our group consisted of one MGA, four MGBs, and one Triumph TR6 all decked out in Christmas finery. FSMGCC members were: Ted Badger & McLane (Mac), Lorraine Spicer & Barrie Carson, Andrew Forrester & Heather Turner, Gail & Glenn Lenhard, Nancy & John Nick, Bert & Bruce Rauch. Once our cars were decorated, we all went to the Dome Restaurant for breakfast. The parade started promptly and by 10:30 a.m. we were in line and driving along Central Avenue. Bert got out of the car and took several pictures before hopping back into her Lady Kenmore. The crowd was wonderful with lots of children who really appreciated the cars. By 11:15 a.m. we were through, and after taking the decorations off the cars, we headed to the Chattaway Drive-In Restaurant where we met up with Jean & Derek Kirby and Stella & Walter Bumby for lunch. Nancy & John s daughter, Tiffany, and son-in-law Corey Chechak stopped by with their new six week old baby girl Alielle. When the server, Josh, took our drink orders, he came back with a bowl of water for Mac who then settled down between the two picnic tables. (Mac is Ted s Springer spaniel.) The food was great but the fellowship was priceless. A great time was had by all. (more pictures on page 8) Next Membership Meeting: Saturday, January 27, 2018 Breakfast served from 8:30 a.m. at the Clearwater Country Club, North Betty Lane, Clearwater FL Guest Speakers: Lorraine Spicer & Barrie Carson will show a short video and talk about their trip to Iceland. Inside This Edition Parade Write Up Page 1. November 25 Minutes.... Page 2 Eco-Tour Flyer...Page Membership Application...Page 4 Activities List Page 5 Future Guest Speakers Page 6 Support our Advertisers..Page 6 Fellowship & Calendar....Page 7 Parade Pictures Page 8 European Car Show Flyer...Page 9 1

2 2017 Club Officers President: Glenn Lenhard Vice-President: Ted Badger Secretary: Gail Lenhard Treasurer: John Lester Board of Directors: David MacNamee Dave Wilgus Regalia Chairman Barrie Carson 2573 Frisco Drive Clearwater, FL fsmgcc Website: Newsletter Editor: Gail Lenhard, Editor It s Gotta be fun! Florida Suncoast MG Car Club Monthly Meeting Minutes Summary November 25, 2017 President Glenn Lenhard called the meeting to order at 9:26 a.m. and welcomed Alan McHale from the Dunedin Highland Music Festival. He also acknowledged Sylvia Ayes, Irwin s mother. Alan made his presentation before the general meeting. He spoke about the history of the group and what they do around the community. A reserved parking area will be available for our Club s MG Jamboree participants in The Secretary's Report and the Treasurer s Report were approved as presented. Membership Report: VP Ted Badger reported that the Club currently has 60 family/ Members and two family/members for Regalia: Check out the Club s regalia website, place your order and Barrie Carson will deliver the item(s) when they come in. Past Activities: November 05: St. Petersburg Yacht Club Auto, Motorcycle & Boat Show was a successful event with beautiful cars and great weather. November 11: Tampa Bay British Car Club Breakfast Quest at the Village Inn was well attended. Future Activities: A COMPLETE LIST IS IN THE NEWSLETTER Contact Bruce Rauch or Gail Lenhard if you have any ideas for future events. Fellowship Bert Rauch reported that all is well. The Kirby s have a new cat, Misty. Jean Magee has a new toy poodle puppy named Suzy. Ted Badger has a new Springer Spaniel, Mac, a former champion show dog. Friends of our Club, Theresa & Tim Gaffney are continuing on their Grand Loop journey in their 32 foot trawler with their dog, Lucy. While they were moored here in St. Pete for a few days, Bruce & Bert were able to spend a day with them and take them on the famous St. Pete Mural Tour. Newsletter Please send articles and pictures to Gail Lenhard gail@glennsmg.com by December 11 th. Meeting Speakers: Speakers are needed! Talk about your hobby, a recent trip, or how you found your MG(s). Please contact Gail Lenhard or Bruce Rauch if you would like to make a presentation at any future meeting. Old Business: Ted Badger passed out the results from his questionnaire which showed that back road drives followed by a lunch was at the top of the list along with local day trips and dinner cruises. He distributed a Trip Idea Form for members to use. He commented that he wants to have a system for submitting ideas possibly sending out surveys via . He has put together a few ideas, such as an overnight trip to Merritt Island, a day trip to Bok Towers followed by dinner at the Cherry Pocket Restaurant. Ted said that he would like to have an Activities Committee instead of having one person handling events. It was undecided if anyone has contacted Darlene Miller regarding a Facebook page. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m. Gail Lenhard, Secretary 2

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Also bring a NEW Unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Please send your RSVP to president@tampabaybritishcarclub.org. Jan 1: The Presidents First Drive hosted by the Tampa Bay British Car Club.

5 Dec 09: Tampa Bay British Car Club Winter Picnic at Philippe Park Shelter #2. Starts at 10:00 AM and Eats at noon. If your LAST name begins with A to L please bring a desert, M to Z bring a Side dish or appetizer. TBBCC will provide Burgers, hot Dogs, drinks and all the fixings. Also bring a NEW Unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Please send your RSVP to president@tampabaybritishcarclub.org. Jan 1: The Presidents First Drive hosted by the Tampa Bay British Car Club. Meet at the South Rest Area of the Skyway Bridge. Drivers meeting at 10:30 a.m. Lunch after drive at Woody s River Roo in Ellington. Jan 20: Eco-Tour of the Pinellas County Solid Waste Management Facility, th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 10:30 AM followed by lunch at Quaker Steak & Lube. Discover the science and re-cycling principles used to manage the resources we no longer need. A classroom discussion is followed by a tour of the award-winning processing and disposal facilities. Please RSVP to Bruce & Bert Rauch at: or brauch1@tampabay.rr.com Jan 27: FSMGCC Monthly Meeting; Saturday, 9:00 AM at the Clearwater Country Club Grill Room, 525 North Betty Lane, Clearwater, FL (727) Breakfast served starting at 8:30 AM. Guest Speaker: Lorraine Spicer & Barrie Carson will discuss a movie of their trip to Iceland. Feb 24: FSMGCC Monthly Meeting; Saturday, 9:00 AM at the Clearwater Country Club Grill Room, 525 North Betty Lane, Clearwater, FL (727) Breakfast served starting at 8:30 AM. Guest Speaker: Marion Mason will discuss The Business of being in the Antiques Business. Mar 03: Gulf Coast Historical Museum Festival and Car Show, 10th Ave, Pass-a-Grill, St Pete Beach 9:00AM to 2:00PM, entry fee is a $15.00 per car donation to the Museum - Breakfast on your own or with others at 9:00 AM - please RSVP to John & Margaret Lester or Ladylester@verizon.net - See flyer on page 9. Mar 11: St Pete Grand Prix Mar 22-25: 52nd Annual GOF-South, Hilton Hotel, Altamonte Springs for info go to: Mar 31: FSMGCC Monthly Meeting; Saturday, 9:00 AM at the Clearwater Country Club Grill Room, 525 North Betty Lane, Clearwater, FL (727) Breakfast served starting at 8:30 AM. Guest Speaker: Branch Mӧeling will talk about how and why he jumps out of airplanes Apr 07: 34th Annual Winter Park All British Car Show, Mead Gardens, Winter Park, FL for info go to: Apr 14: Tour the Sarasota Car Museum followed by lunch Apr 23-27: Key West British Car Invasion hosted by the Key West British Car Club at the Southwinds Hotel, 1321 Simonton Street in Key West. For info and go to the website: kwbcc.org Apr 28: FSMGCC Monthly Meeting; Saturday, 9:00 AM at the Clearwater Country Club Grill Room, 525 North Betty Lane, Clearwater, FL (727) Breakfast served starting at 8:30 AM. Guest Speaker Apr 28: Tampa Bay British Car Club s Spring Picnic at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor Fl, from 10:00 to 2:00 at Shelter #2. If your name begins with M to Z please bring a desert, A to L bring a side dish or appetizer; burgers, hot dogs, drinks and all the fixings provided May 05: Drive Your MGA Day Jun 13-17: NAMGAR GT-43 Richmond, VA; MGA National Gathering Jun 18-22: NAMGBR MG 2018 Gettysburg, PA; MGB National Convention MAKE PLANS NOW TO ATTEND BOTH OF THESE GREAT EVENTS. THEY ARE 200 MILES AND FOUR HOURS APART THROUGH BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE. MAKE IT A VACATION! Sep 14-16: 28 th Annual British Invasion, Stowe, VT 5

Future Club Meeting Guest Speakers: Jeff

6 Future Club Meeting Guest Speakers: Jeff Brown and George Pardee have volunteered to show & tell about up-to-date race car driver safety equipment and how it has evolved over the years. Tell us about your vocation, avocation, vacation, or special interest. 6

7 December 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Happy Birthday Janet! TBBCC Holiday Picnic! 10 Happy Birthday Jan! Club Christmas Party! 11 Happy Birthday Jean and Joanne! Happy Anniversary Nancy & Bob! 14 Happy Birthday Diane & Tim! Happy Birthday Gail! Happy Birthday Suzy! 25 Happy Birthday Carol! Happy Birthday Margaret! Happy Anniversary Barbara & Mike! Happy Birthday Hannah! January 1, 2018 Presidents 1st Day Drive Bert's Fellowship Octagon DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES December 13 - Nancy & Bob Mulcahy December 31 - Barbara & Mike Davis DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS December 6 - Janet Smith December 10 - Jan VanDyke December 11 - Jean Kirby December 11 - Joanne Mӧeling December 14 - Diane Bennett December 14 - Tim Fitzpatrick December 21 - Gail Lenhard December 24 - Suzy Maxon December 25 - Carol Boyd December 28 - Margaret Lester December 31 - Hannah Ayes 7

8 Lorraine Spicer & Barrie Carson in their MGB Gail & Glenn Lenhard in their MGA Heather Turner & Andrew Forrester in their MGB Nancy & John Nick in their TR6 Ted Badger & Mac in his MGB 8

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P.O. Box 61273 Saint Petersburg, FL 33784-1273 It s Gotta Be Fun UPCOMING EVENTS Jan 1, 2018: The Presidents First Drive hosted by the Tampa Bay British Car Club.

Jan 27: FSMGCC Monthly Meeting; Saturday, 9:00 AM at the Clearwater Country Club. Guest Speaker: Lorraine Spicer & Barrie Carson will discuss a movie of their trip to Iceland.

10 P.O. Box Saint Petersburg, FL It s Gotta Be Fun UPCOMING EVENTS Jan 1, 2018: The Presidents First Drive hosted by the Tampa Bay British Car Club. Meet at the South Rest Area of the Skyway Bridge. Drivers meeting at 10:30 a.m Jan 20: Eco-Tour of the Pinellas County Solid Waste Management Facility. Jan 27: FSMGCC Monthly Meeting; Saturday, 9:00 AM at the Clearwater Country Club. Guest Speaker: Lorraine Spicer & Barrie Carson will discuss a movie of their trip to Iceland. Feb 24: FSMGCC Monthly Meeting; Saturday, 9:00 AM at the Clearwater Country Club. Guest Speaker: Marion Mason will discuss The Business of being in the Antiques Business. Mar 03: Gulf Coast Historical Museum Festival and Car Show, 10th Ave, Pass-a-Grill, St Pete Beach 9:00AM to 2:00PM. See flyer on page 9. Mar 11: St Pete Grand Prix Mar 22-25: 52nd Annual GOF-South, Hilton Hotel, Altamonte Springs for info go to: The only MEMBER RUN organization for MGB, Midget, & 1100/1300 owners ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP fee is $30 and INCLUDES Membership Card Six bi-monthly issues of the MGB Driver Magazine Invitation to the Annual National Convention NORTH AMERICAN MGB REGISTER P O Box 55 Whittington, IL Toll-free phone/fax: 800-NAMGBR1 10

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