Volume 14 Number 6 June 2014 SMJC 2014 Officers President Gail Amanns Vonore, TN amanns@tds.net Vice-President Jane Ogle Johnson City, TN jaogle@charter.net Secretary Gerry Mitchell, Jr. Limestone, TN xk140xk150@gmail.com Treasurer Tom Ballentine Knoxville, TN tballent@gmail.com Membership Chairman Jane G. Ogle Johnson City, TN jaogle@charter.net Concours Chairman and Chief Judge Gary Cobble Knoxville, TN glc100850@aol.com Event Coordinator Jimmy George rebelsdad40@yahoo.com Newsletter Editor Cyrus Taft Harriman, TN cwtaft@yahoo.com Board Members A.W. Amanns Vonore, TN amanns@tds.net Jim and Diane de Ropp Knoxville, TN deropp@bellsouth.net John Sapper Knoxville, TN johnandgerda@gmail.com President s Message For those of you who didn't make our last meeting on May 17th, we missed you but we went right along. Had a good meeting and "Thanks" to Jimmy George for planning the drive to the Winery in Blaine. We had a very good time; Spout Springs Estates Farm Winery is a beautiful place. The owners, Chuck and Alice Belt, are very lovely people, just down home folks. Sorry you missed it!! "PLEASE NOTE" Next MEETING will be held on Monday, July 21st, 6 P.M. @ Angelo s at the Point. I requested the meeting room, they said it would be reserved for us, but I certainly will verify a few days before and also I will need a head count. More details on that a little later. "CONGRATULATIONS" to the Cobble Family for the recent birth of their "Little Baby Newsletter Editor Cyrus Taft Girl". Until we meet again: Be Safe, Healthy, and Happy. Gail - President July Event: Membership and Board Meeting, Monday July 21, 6:00 pm, Angelo s at the Point Restaurant, Dandridge, TN. The rain didn t keep the Jags away from Townsend.
June 20-21, 2014 Jaguar Association of Greater Indiana Concours d Elegance, at Tom Wood Jaguar, Indianapolis, IN. For more information contact Rick Smith at rickrsmith@comcast.net or (317) 437-6088. June 25, 2014 SMJC Concours Committee Meeting, Wednesday, 9:30am, at the General Morgan Inn in Greeneville, TN. July 12, 2014 Jaguar Club of Central Ohio 41st Annual Concours d Elegance at Dublin Metro Center, Dublin, OH. Contact Jim Baker at xjjim@columbus.rr.com or (614) 846-7032. July 18, 2014 Carolina Jaguar Club Concours d Elegance at Little Switzerland, NC. Contact Gregg Gaylard at bktlist1@gmail.com or (919) 270-1406. July 21, 2014 SMJC Membership and Board Meeting, Monday, 6:00pm, Angelo s at the Point Restaurant, Dandridge, TN. August 8-9, 2014 Jaguar Club of Greater Cincinnati Concours d Elegance at Casa Biance Restaurant, West Chester, OH. Contact Jay Kolb at jay_kolb@hotmail.com or (513) 777-1873. Upcoming Events August 16, 2014 Jaguar Affiliates Group of Michigan Concours, Woodward Avenue, Detroit. Contact Paul Blunt at (734) 878-6358. August 23, 2014 SMJC Judges Training at the American Cancer Society building on Weisgarber Road in Knoxville, Saturday, 8:00am to noon. Contact Gary Cobble at glc100850@aol.com or (865) 689-1349 for more information. August 23-24, 2014 Wisconsin Jaguars, Ltd. Milwaukee Masterpiece Concours, Veterans Park, Milwaukee Waterfront. Contact John Boswell at (414) 764-9391. September 20, 2014 SMJC 12th Annual Concours, General Morgan Inn, Greeneville, TN. Contact Gary Cobble at glc100850@aol.com or (865) 689-1349. Registration forms are provided on page 7. October 5, 2014 North Georgia Jaguar Club Concours d Elegance at Chattahoochee Country Club, Gainseville, GA. Contact Chris Englehorn at cenglehorn@earthlink.net or (404) 435-9869 Drive Your British Car Week Celebration Photos by Gerry Mitchell 2
Member News We have three new members this month including two who previously were members of the club. Please welcome them to our club. Gene Price 3539 Black Oak Ridge Lane Knoxville, TN 37918 Tel: 865.719.6435 geneprice59@gmail.com 1974 Signal Red E-Type Steven & Deborah Hill 505 East Scott Avenue Knoxville, TN 37917 Tel: 865.455.6161 stevehill.usa@gmail.com 1997 Red XK8 Neil Hattingh 2003 Waldens Creek Road Sevierville, TN 37862 Tel: 865.389.9326 cpintenn@aol.com 1991 Cherry Black XJ12 If you look in the latest issue of the Jaguar Journal you will see three of our members and their Jaguars featured in an article about springtime club drives. The photos of John Sapper, Gary Cobble, Peter Davis and Jim de Ropp were taken during the Dogwood Drive in April. 3
Membership and Board Meeting and Winery Tour Photos by Cyrus Taft and Gerry Mitchell The SMJC reurned to one of it favorite meeting places for our last meeting. Puleo s Grille on Strawberry Plains Pike was the scene on Saturday for the Membership and Board meeting. Gail Amanns led the discussion while we waited for our food to arrive which was excellent as usual. When the food arrived, Gail hit the pause button but some lively conversation ensued. After lunch, Jimmy George described the trip to the winery which he had arranged for immediately following the meeting. Spout Springs Estates Winery is in Blaine about 30 minutes from Puleo s. The owner s Chuck and Alice Belt were looking forward to our visit. Jimmy lead the group to the winery. Beautiful XJ at Puleo s Grille. A break in the meeting for lunch. Pat Stoll appears to be having the most fun. Looks like everyone had a good time. Owners Chuck and Alice Belt. 4
Springtime in the Smokies Article by Gary Cobble and Photos by Gary Cobble and Gerry Mitchell The 27th Springtime in the Smokies /A Gathering of British & European Cars and Motorcycles took place on the grounds of the Talley Ho Inn in Townsend on Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10, 2014. The format for this year was expanded from all of the previous events with the addition of European marques. The Blount British Cars was joined by the English Auto Society to organize this year s Event. Approximately 75 cars and motorcycles gathered on the grounds for a really nice weekend. The Smoky Mountain Jaguar Club members participating were as follows: Gerry Mitchell, Jaguar V12 2+2, Trophy Gary Cobble, Jaguar V12 Roadster, Trophy John and Barbara Rigby, Citroen, Trophy Richard Lockhart, Citroen, Trophy Peter Davis, MG PA, Trophy Gary Moss, Classic MINI Chris and Michelle Schoening, 2 Jaguar XJS Convertibles, Trophy Jim & Diane DeRopp, Jaguar XK and Jaguar XJ Modified, Trophy Ben Bailey, VW Friday night, everyone gathered under the main tent for food, drink, and hospitality. Saturday, the Car Show had Popular Voting, many Vendors, and good food. The net proceeds will be going to a Charity that has not yet been announced. Congratulations to the BBC & EAS for a job well done!!! A lovely setting for a car show. Cute, but what is it? Diane de Ropp displays her gorgeous XK. That red Series 3 really gets around. 5
SMJC Board Meeting Minutes By Gerry Mitchell Puleo s Grille Knoxville, Tennessee May 17, 2014 Present: Gail Amanns, President A.W. Amanns, Board Member Jeanene Jones, Visitor, Gail s sister Jane Ogle, Vice President & Membership Chairman Gerry Mitchell, Secretary Cyrus Taft, Mountain Jaguar Editor Jim de Ropp, Board Member Jimmy and Becki George, Event Coordinator John and Gerda Sapper, Board Member Pat & Bob Stoll The meeting was called to order at 12:08 p.m. by President Gail Amanns. TREASURER S REPORT Treasurer Tom Ballentine was unable to be present. The treasurer s report was presented by President Gail: Previous balance at last meeting: $4707.50 Deposit: Andy Dowd Dues $43.39 Checks: Secretary of State $20.00 JCNA Dues (Kramer, Hussey) $60.00 Ending Balance: $4670.89 MEMBERSHIP REPORT Membership Chairman Jane Ogle reported that we have two new members: Gene Price 3539 Black Oak Ridge Lane Knoxville, TN 37918 Tel: 865.719.6435 geneprice59@gmail.com 1974 Signal Red E-Type Steven & Deborah Hill 505 East Scott Avenue Knoxville, TN 37917 Tel: 865.455.6161 Stevehill.usa@gmail.com 1997 Red XK8 Neil Hattingh 2003 Waldens Creek Road Sevierville, TN 37862 Tel: 865.389.9326 cpintenn@aol.com 1991 Cherry Black XJ12 6 Jane says this brings our total number of members for this year to 65. DRIVE-YOUR-BRITISH-CAR-WEEK GATHERING Jane Ogle reported that this year s annual Drive-Your- British-Car-Week Gathering will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Gourmet & Co., Johnson City. Ben and Natalie Bailey sponsored this event for its first ten years but now it is an official SMJCsponsored event. Ben Bailey and C.C. Goodson are the contact persons. Dinner at Gourmet & Co. will be at 7:00 pm and requires reservations to assure seating. UPCOMING EVENTS Event Coordinator Jimmy George announced that there will be an approximately 30-mile drive including a winery tour and wine tasting after today s meeting. This is at the Spout Spring Estates Farm Winery, at Blaine, Tennessee, owned by Chuck & Alice Belt. This is the only event actually scheduled so far. Jimmy also said he s working on other club events such as a trip to the Barter Theater in Abingdon, Virginia, to include a backstage behind-the-scenes tour on a Saturday or Sunday separate from the regular meeting. CONCOURS d ELEGANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Concours Chairman, Gary Cobble, was unable to be present at today s meeting. President Gail announce that there will be a meeting of the Concours Committee at the General Morgan Inn, in Greeneville, at 9:30 am on Wednesday, June 25. JUDGES TRAINING President Gail also announced that this year s Judges Training session will be held on Saturday, August 23, at the American Cancer Society Building on Weisgarber Road in Knoxville, from 9:00 am until approximately 1:00 pm and lunch will be provided for the attendees. ANNUAL MEETING AND DINNER The members present expressed a preference for the Rarity Bay Country Club at Vonore where we ve had previous annual meetings. President Gail said she d check with the facility with the goal of having this year s annual meeting there the first week in December. NEXT MEETING Our next meeting will be scheduled for Angelo s At The Point in Dandridge on Monday, July 21, at 6:00 pm, if space is available for that time. Members present expressed a preference for this location and time for regular meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 pm.
Presents: Jaguar Concours d Elegance Jags! Jags! Jags! More Jags! September 19-20, 2014 Historic General Morgan Inn Downtown Greeneville, Tennessee Jaguar Clubs of North America Sanctioned Jaguar Concours d Elegance The Smoky Mountain Jaguar Club graciously invites you to the 2014 Concours d Elegance. This year s event is being held at the General Morgan Inn, 111 N. Main -Street, Greeneville, TN 37743. Be sure to mention Smoky Mountain Jaguar Club for your discounted rate offered at $95/ night, good through August 21, 2014. For further information about the General Morgan Inn, visit generalmorganinn.com or call: (423) 787-1000. For more information of the area, visit: greencountypartnership.com/tourism.aspx tntrailsandbyways.com/#sunnyside The Smoky Mountain Jaguar Club has pledged the net proceeds from this event to the American Cancer Society. To date, the SMJC has raised over $35,000 for the ACS in previous concours! Jags! Jags! More Jags! Questions??? Contact Event Chairman Gary Cobble. glc100850@aol.com 7
Jaguar Concours d Elegance General Morgan Inn, 111 N. Main St. Greeneville, TN 37743 PROGRAM Friday, September 19, 2014 General Morgan facilities, Brumley's Restaurant & Lounge, exercise room available. Car wash facilities available in the basement garage at the back of the hotel. Thunder Road Reception at the Bewley s Car Museum Cafe located at 210 S. Main Street, Close to the General Morgan Inn from 7:00 till 9:00 P.M. Details to follow. Saturday, September 20, 2014 Registration opens at 8:00 am New Jaguars on display, sponsored by Harper Jaguar, Knoxville, TN. General Morgan facilities, Brumley's Restaurant & bar, exercise room available. Concours d Elegance on W. Depot St., adjacent to the hotel. Cars to position at 9:00 AM, Rags down at noon, Concours judging, noon until 3:30 PM. On-Site restaurants will be open for refreshments and lunch SMJC Concours awards banquet in the General Morgan Ballroom, reception 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM, followed by a sit-down dinner. Sunday, September 21, 2014 General Morgan Inn. Brunch in the Brumley's Restaurant available from 10:00 until 2:00 PM. Use of parking facilities in adjacent church lots MUST be vacated by 9:30 AM. Questions??? Contact Event Chairman Gary Cobble. glc100850@aol.com 8
SMJC Concours d'elegance General Morgan Inn, 111 N. Main St., Greeneville, TN September 19-20, 2014 REGISTRATION FORM Name: JCNA #: Club Affiliation: Street Address: City, State, Zip: Phone No., Home: Cell: E-Mail: CAR INFORMATION Year: Model: JCNA Champion Class Driven Class Year: Model: JCNA Champion Class Driven Class The Jaguar Concours d Elegance is open to all Jaguars. Entries in all championship division classes and all driven division classes are to be judged according to the JCNA rules approved for the current calendar year. In driven class, the boot and the bonnet remain closed, but the Jaguar must have a Jaguar engine. A display division is available for Jaguars that do not want to be judged. Awards will be given for the top three finishers in each Class and will be presented at the awards banquet. Jaguar Concours d Elegance Best in Show Trophies will be provided for champion and driven and based upon the highest score. REGISTRATION FEES ACTIVITY NUMBER COST/EACH TOTAL Friday, September 19, 2014 Thunder Road Reception at Bewley's Car Museum $20.00 Saturday, September 20, 2014 Concours, Champion or Driven $50.00 Concours, Display Only $20.00 Awards Banquet and Cash Bar Circle. Pref. Chicken, Pork, Fish, Veg. $45.00 Check Total NOTE: Registration Cut Off Date for Championship/Driven JCNA Judged Classes, Thunder Road, & Banquet is mid-night on Wednesday September 10, 2014. Mail checks payable to Smoky Mountain Jaguar Club with registration form to Tom Ballentine, Treasurer; Smoky Mountain Jaguar Club, 4568 Gravelly Hill Road, Louisville, TN 37777. RELEASE OF LIABILITY JCNA event participation: It is an entrant s privilege to participate in any JCNA sanctioned event held by any JCNA affiliate upon executing proper registration forms and paying published entrance fees. Each affiliate shall be solely responsible for granting entry privileges to each entrant on an individual basis. I hereby agree to enter the above described Jaguar(s) in the Smoky Mountain Jaguar Club Concours d Elegance. In consideration of the right and privilege to enter and participate and other valuable consideration, and intending to be legally bound, I agree to release the Jaguar Clubs of North America (JCNA) and the Smoky Mountain Jaguar Club (SMJC) and the Concours d Elegance Committee from any and all liability for injuries, damage or loss arising from my entry and attendance in the Concours. Signature: Date: Questions??? Contact Event Chairman Gary Cobble. glc100850@aol.com 9
Peter Davis made it to Townsend in with his supercharged MG. 10
Classified Ads 1994 Flamenco Red XJS convertible with Beige top and Barley interior. 4.0 liter engine and automatic transmission. This car looks, runs, and drives in very good shape. Serviced as needed by Harper Jaguar. Contact John Sapper (865) 693-9582 or johnandgerda@gmail.com for more information. XJ-40 Parts Club Member Les Piniak is cleaning out his barn and has many XJ-40 parts for sale. If you need something call Les at (865) 318-7761 1977 Regency Red XJS Coupe, one owner, 28K miles, 5.3 liter V-12, excellent original condition, meticulously maintained, very minor body damage to roof, GM400 transmission, runs and drives like new, includes high quality car cover. Contact Gerry Mitchell at xk140xk150@gmail.com. $12,500. 11
Gerry Mitchell with his Series 3 E-Type Coupe at Townsend. 12
SMJC Name Badges To order a magnetic name badge, send a check for the number desired and exactly how you wish the names printed to Ben Bailey, 2734 E. Oakland Ave., #55, Johnson City, TN 37601. 13
SMJC Membership Application/Renewal Name(s) including spouse or other: Address: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone: Home Business E-mail Address: Jaguar(s) Owned: Use an extra sheet if necessary Year Model Body Style Color Miscellaneous Membership Dues Structure: $45/year if you provide an e-mail address for receiving the monthly newsletter The Mountain Jaguar and updates electronically via e-mail or $75/year if you need to have them mailed. I hereby make application to become a member or renew my membership in the Smoky Mountain Jaguar Club (SMJC), a non-profit corporation. I agree to abide by the by-laws of the corporation upon my acceptance as a member. I enclose my check for $45 or $75 for a year s dues ($23 and $38 after June 1 for half-year membership) made payable to the Smoky Mountain Jaguar Club. I will receive The Mountain Jaguar newsletter monthly and six issues a year of the Jaguar Journal from the Jaguar Clubs of North America (JCNA). Signature: Mail your application and check to: Tom Ballentine SMJC Treasurer 4568 Gravelly Hill Road Louisville, TN 37777 14
Commercial Advertising Rates In The Mountain Jaguar, we offer free classified ads to SMJC members selling Jaguar cars or parts. The ads run for three issues unless cancelled. Classified ads for non-members are $5 for two issues. Classified ads (for Jaguars only) can also be posted nationally at www.jcna.com under Classifieds. Below are commercial ad rates for businesses. These ads will probably be, but not necessarily, Jaguar related. Please send your business card or ad copy to Tom Ballentine, SMJC Treasurer, 4568 Gravelly Hill Road, Louisville, TN 37777. When you re looking for parts or services, please consider our advertisers first. They re helping to support our newsletter and club. Mention that you saw their ad in our newsletter. Harper s gives a 10% discount on service, parts, and accessories, and SNG Barrett and XKs Unlimited gives a 10% discount on parts and accessories to Smoky Mountain Jaguar Club members. Instructions for Advertisers Because this newsletter is primarily sent out electronically, it is important to keep the file size as small as possible. To support this effort we prefer images be supplied at 100 dpi rather than the normal 300 dpi. Images supplied at 300 dpi will be resized to 100 dpi. Number of Issues 3 6 12 Business Card $25 $40 $75 1/4 Page $50 $85 $150 1/2 Page $85 $150 $250 Full Page $180 $250 $400 15