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MORRIS GARAGES INFORMER Volume 37, Number 4 It s Gotta Be Fun

took an early morning ride to participate in the Lakeland Linder

The car display had 150 cars of all varieties including ours.

watch the air show, with a thrilling finale performance by the

8:30 AM at the Clearwater Country Club North Betty Lane,

1 MORRIS GARAGES INFORMER Volume 37, Number 4 It s Gotta Be Fun April 2017 Sun and Fun Fly-In By Bruce Rauch Four FSMGCC members took an early morning ride to participate in the Lakeland Linder Airport Sun 'n Fun 43rd International Fly-In Expo and Car Show. The car display had 150 cars of all varieties including ours. We could sit by our cars on a long very cool and sunny day to watch the air show, with a thrilling finale performance by the Navy Blue Angels. Inside This Edition Sun and Fun Pg 1 Fellowship Pg 2 Monthly Minutes Pg 2 Next Membership Meetings: Saturday, April , 8:30 AM at the Clearwater Country Club North Betty Lane, Clearwater, FL (727) Calendar of Events.... Pg 3 For Sale Pg 4 Flyers Pgs 5-8

2 2017 Club Officers President Glenn Lenhard Vice-President Ted Badger Secretary Gail Lenhard Treasurer John Lester Board of Directors David MacNamee Dennis J. Magee Dave Wilgus Barrie Carson Regalia Chairman 2573 Frisco Dr. Clearwater, Fl fsmgcc Website Newsletter Editor Dennis J. Magee It is the policy of this editor to review all articles submitted and make changes as necessary. Florida Suncoast MG Car Club Meeting Minutes Summary March 25, 2017, Clearwater Country Club President Glenn Lenhard called the meeting to order at 9:07 a.m. and welcomed guest speaker, Dave Cox. The Secretary's Report and the Treasurer s Report were approved as presented. Vice-President Ted Badger reported that the Club currently has 40 family/members. He plans to contact those 2016 Members who have not yet renewed for Barrie Carson, Regalia contact, brought in Club hats for $15 to the meeting and reminded Members to check out the Club s regalia website, place your order, and he will deliver the item(s) when they come in. April2017 Fellowship April ANNIVERSARIES: April 19 Rick & Chris Green April 24 David & Janet Smith April 25 Nigel & Sandra Petch April BIRTHDAYS: April 2 Gary Hansen April 3 Mike Davis April 3 Bob Lindstrom April 4 Darlene (DaDa) Miller April 5 Roberto Infanzon April 7 Pam Rieger April 8 Bob Longfellow April 9 Lorrie Maniscalco April 17 Stella Bumby April 21 Nancy Lowda April 25 Joyce Humphrey April 26 Gino Louie April 26 Dennis Magee April 26 Janice Zorn Fellowship News A friend of our Club, Bill Shamonsky, died on March 24th in Mt. Dora. We know Bill & Carol from former Jamborees. Carol is Chairman of NAMGAR. a card has been sent to the family. Suzy Maxon is home recovering from an auto accident (no, not in the MGTF!) No bones broken, but lots of pain. Cindy Brown is home rehabbing from a total hip replacement. Susanne MacNamee is home with non-weightbearing restrictions following foot surgery. Past Activities: March 4: Several Members and guests attended the European Car Show with a diverse group of British cars. The show was in Pass-a-Grille, benefitting The Gulf Beaches Historical Museum. Everyone enjoyed the event. The Club received a Thank You note from the museum. Future Activities: A COMPLETE LIST IS IN THE NEWSLETTER Bruce requested Members to contact him or Gail with event ideas. He reiterated that this Club is for all of us from all of us not for all of us from some of us. Fellowship: Bill Shamonsky, husband of NAMGAR s Chairman, Carol Shamonsky, passed away in Mt. Dora on March 24th. A memorial service will be held on April 11 in Mt. Dora. Suzy Maxon is in a world of hurt following a car accident but she has no broken bones. A couple of Members will be having surgeries in the near future: Cindy Brown will be receiving a new hip and Susanne MacNamee will be having a foot operation. Lorraine Spicer & Barrie Carson recently returned from an exciting whale encounter in Baja, Mexico. 2

3 Ted & Marilyn Badger had a wonderful time in New Orleans visiting with some of Marilyn s friends. Dave & Susanne MacNamee went to the Amelia Island Concours d Elegance. There were only three MGs in the show. In early April, Jeff and Jan Zorn will be traveling to a National MG meet in Australia where he will be an MGA judge. Newsletter Dennis Magee wants articles by April 7th. He is requesting articles/or pictures of past events and/or stories of interest. Meeting Speakers: Please contact Gail Lenhard or Bruce Rauch if you would like to make a presentation at any future meeting. MG Jamboree 21: Gail has contacted Alan McHale of the Celtic Music & Craft Beer Festival about our 2018 Jamboree event joining theirs, which will be November 16 17, He stated that there would be free parking & admission to display our cars at the event on Saturday; with the gates opening at 11:00 a.m. Alan said he would be willing to come and speak at one of our meetings about the event. We need to further explore hotels in the area. Adjournment: 9:45 a.m. Gail Lenhard, Secretary Speaker: Dave Cox from the Royal Image Mobile Detailing Service spoke about the many tools he uses when detailing classic cars. Dave recently moved to Clearwater from California. He can be reached at or decox76@gmail.com. Apr 09 - Tampa Bay British Car Club s Burger Quest at 1:00 PM at Siri s Gourmet Burgers & Pizza, 2813 Beach Blvd. Gulfport Apr 21-23: GOF South at the Plantation Inn, Crystal River, FL hosted by the Suncoast Classic MG Car Club, all MG and British cars invited - for info contact: Terry Mathes: or englishcarclub@yahoo.com. Apr 24-28: Brits in Paradise, Key West, FL hosted by the Key West British Car Club; This event coincides with the Conch Republic Independence Festival and our cars are featured in the Independence Parade down famous Duval Street. Other events include a Bocce Ball Tournament and a spirited Miniature Golf Tournament. For registration and hotel information visit the website: or contact: Tom Fant: or mgtom1960@gmail.com. Apr 29: 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 Apr 29: Brits by The Bay Spring Picnic hosted by the TBBCC May 06: Drive Your MGA Day & Tour the Chinsegut Hill Museum and Manor House in Brooksville, followed by lunch nearby. The Lakewood Retreat overnight was cancelled.. May 07: Bud Stanley Ice Cream Social, 2 p.m Druid Rd. West, Clearwater; Bring an appetizer to share. Ice cream will be provided by the Austin Healey Club. RSVP to Bill Borja by May 1, All British cars are welcome! CANCELLED DUE TO ROAD CONSTRUCTION. May 13: Tampa Bay British Car Clubs Breakfast Quest, 9:00 AM at Golden Corral, Ulmerton Road. Near Largo Mall. Hosted by Irwin & Hannah Ayes May 27: FSMGCC Monthly Meeting; Saturday, 9:00 AM at the Clearwater Country Club Grill Room, 525 North Betty 3

Lane, Clearwater, FL 33755 (727) 446-9501- Breakfast served starting at 8:30 AM June 9. 10. 11: British Motor Car Festival. For additional information see http://www.britishmotorcarfestival.

Meeting; Saturday, 9:00 AM at the Clearwater Country Club Grill Room, 525 North Betty Lane, Clearwater, FL 33755 (727) 446-9501- Breakfast served starting at 8:30 AM Jul 29: Baseball Game at Bright

4 Lane, Clearwater, FL (727) Breakfast served starting at 8:30 AM June : British Motor Car Festival. For additional information see Jun 10: June, Moon, Zoom, hosted by Ted Badger Jun 19-23: NAMGAR GT-42, Solvang, California Jun 25-28: NAMGBR MG2017, San Diego, CA hosted by the San Diego MG Club Jul 29: 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 Jul 29: Baseball Game at Bright House Field, Clearwater, followed by fireworks - the Clearwater Threshers vs. Fort Myers, game starts at 6:15 PM. Watch the game from an air conditioned suite. Admission price of $35.00 per person includes: catered unlimited salad, dinner-quality hors d oeuvres (more than just chicken wings), beer, soda, water and desert. The suite is limited to 22 people so sign up early. Please RSVP to Jeff & Jan Zorn at: or jzorn@mindspring.com Aug??: Dinner and an Evening of Bowling Sep 09: Eco-Tour of the Pinellas County Waste Management Facility. Discover the science and re-cycling principles used to manage the resources we no longer need. A discussion period is followed by a tour of the processing and disposal facilities, located in a natural park-like setting. Please RSVP to Bruce & Bert Rauch at: or brauch1@tampabay.rr.com Sep 30: 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 Oct 15: Driving Tour of Saint Petersburg Landmarks followed by lunch (Burger Quest) at O Maddy s Bar & Grille, 5405 Shore Blvd. in Gulfport. Depart from the parking lot of the Chattaway Restaurant, nd Ave S, St. Petersburg at 11:00 AM. The tour takes about 90 minutes, passing through downtown St. Pete and finishing in Gulfport. O MADDY S DOES NOT HAVE DEDICATED PARKING PARKING ON WEEKENDS CAN BE A CHALLENGE. You may park on the street or at the Public Library on the north end of town. Please RSVP to Bruce & Bert Rauch at: or brauch1@tampabay.rr.com Oct 21: 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 Oct 28: Safety Harbor All British Show Nov 25: 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 For Sale 1979 MGB engine and matching overdrive transmission. Both in excellent condition. They only have about 100 miles on them since a through inspection and tune-up by Glenn. Transmission is only missing the shifter assembly and engine is only missing the alternator. I also have almost all the extra environmental/smog stuff, including (since this is from a California car) the very hard to get California catalytic converter. My price is the best deal I can get. Per my wife, "Just get it out of the garage!" I also have an engine hoist, if you want it. Buzz Van Dyke nmvandyke@verizon.net

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P O Box 61273 St Petersburg, FL 33784-1273 Upcoming Events April 2017 Apr 09 - Tampa Bay British Car Club s Burger Quest at 1:00 PM at Siri s Gourmet Burgers & Pizza, 2813 Beach Blvd.

8 P O Box St Petersburg, FL Upcoming Events April 2017 Apr 09 - Tampa Bay British Car Club s Burger Quest at 1:00 PM at Siri s Gourmet Burgers & Pizza, 2813 Beach Blvd. Gulfport Apr 21-23: GOF South at the Plantation Inn, Crystal River, FL hosted by the Suncoast Classic MG Car Club, all MG and British cars invited - for info contact: Terry Mathes: or englishcarclub@yahoo.com. Apr 24-28: Brits in Paradise, Key West, FL hosted by the Key West British Car Club; This event coincides with the Conch Republic Independence Festival and our cars are featured in the Independence Parade down famous Duval Street. Other events include a Bocce Ball Tournament and a spirited Miniature Golf Tournament. For registration and hotel information visit the website: or contact: Tom Fant: or mgtom1960@gmail.com. Apr 29: 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 Apr 29: Brits by The Bay Spring Picnic hosted by the TBBCC 8

MORRIS GARAGES INFORMER

MORRIS GARAGES INFORMER Volume 37, Number 3 It s Gotta Be Fun March 2017 Breakfast and Car Show at Pass-A-Grille By John Lester Saturday, March 4th, dawned breezy but beautiful and sunny, so I was expecting