r` January APRIL, 2019 2015 Newsletter of the Mile-High Section Mercedes-Benz Club of America OVER 500 COPIES DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY IN COLORADO, WYOMING, AND UTAH MERCEDES-AMG C-CLASS 63AMGAMG IN THIS ISSUE.. Subject Page(s) Letter from the President, Bob Mashburn 2 Board Officers 3 Resignation Letter 4 RD Nomination Form 5 Mercedes-AMG C-Class 6 2019 Event Planning Calendar 7 Event Report Leonardo da Vinci Exhibit 8 Colorado History Museum 9 New Membership Event, Selfie Drive & 10 Doughtery Museum Colorado Concourse D'Elegance 11&12 Regional Event - Durango, Colorado 13&14. COLORADO HISTORY MUSEUM APRIL 13, 2019.. No Information This Month
Letter From The President Bob Mashburn President, Mile-High Section April Behind the Wheel The snow is now changing to rain, robins are in the air and the geese are flying north it s Spring time in the Rockies. We have some great events planned; next up is the Colorado History Museum on the 13th of April. Join us on June 8th for the Doughtery Museum and lunch in Longmont, this event will be free for all new members that have joined the club in the last year. Get the cars out and polished to show them off at the Colorado Concourse D Elegance car show on June 9th, contact Robert Unfug at rvunfug@msm.com for more information. Aug 16th- 18th is our Mile-High Section Regional Event in Durango which will include the Durango Silverton Railroad and stay at the Historic Strater Hotel. More information on this event in listed in the Constellation. We are looking for a drive or a garage tour in May or July if someone would like to set something up. Drive Safe Bob 2
Mile-High Section, Inc. of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America Executive Board Officers President Bob Mashburn 303-988-2710 Bob_Mashburn8@yahoo.com Vice President Position Open Secretary: Mike Redel 303-637-0219 mikeredel@outlook.com Treasurer Max Townsend 303.770.1128 diandmaxt@aol.com 2018 Mile-High Section Board Members Greg Birkett 303-919-1980 GDB2@comcast.net Michael Davidson 720-233-7411 mhd539@msn.com Natalie Mashburn 303-988-2710 nataliemashburn@yaho0.com Mike Redel 303.637.0219 mikeredel@comcast.net Stan Rios 720-404-6362 Rican6987@gmail.com Lou Rogers 303-550-6543 lou.rogers@comcast.net John Nordman 303-469-5798 afret08@comast.net Whitlow Wong 303-693-9931 whitlowong@comcast.net Membership Chairman Natalie Mashburn 303-988-2710 nataliemashburn@yaho0.com Constellation Editor MileHigh Section Karen Redel 303-637-0219 karenredel@outlook.com Rocky Mountain Regional Director Michael Davison; 720-233-7411; mhd539@msn.com MBCA The Constellation Newsletter of the Mile-High Section, Inc., Mercedes-Benz Club America, Inc. Mile-High Section, Inc. MBCA, Publisher KAREN REDEL, Editor P.O. Box 16913, Golden, CO 80402 Phone: 303-637-0219 or Email: Constellation.mhs@comcast.net Readers please support the advertisers appearing in this publication. However, no inference should be made that advertising in The Constellation implies approval of products or services by the publisher, the Mile-High Section, its officers or members, or by the Mercedes-Benz Club of America. We encourage editors of other Mercedes-Benz Club newsletters to reprint articles that may be of interest to their Section s members. We appreciate credit being given to The Constellation. Those articles reprinted in The Constellation with permission from owners of copyrights on those articles may not be used without written permission from the original owners. Members are welcome to submit articles. Deadline for submission is the 10th of the month prior to the month the issue comes out. Articles should be relevant to the interests and activities of MBCA and its members. The Publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any article. 1-800-637-2360 www.mbca.org Classified Advertising in The Constellation Members of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Inc. may advertise in The Constellation to buy, sell, or trade Mercedes- Benz automobiles and related items at no charge, provided no commercial venture is involved. Ads may include a photo. Copy for the classified advertising must be received in writing by the 10th of the month prior to the month of issue. Ads will be published one time. To re-run, the ad must be resubmitted. Current membership number must be included for free ads. For a List of all MBCA Board Members, Please Refer to the STAR Magazine LET US KNOW IF YOUR ITEM SELLS MAKE ROOM FOR ADS FOR OTHER MEMBERS. Non-member and commercial venture advertising will be published at the rate of $10.00 for 3 lines per issue, plus $10.00 for a picture. Advertising in this category may run one, two or three times as requested and paid for in advance by the advertiser. Copy for the ads must be received by the 10th of the month prior to the month of issue and must be paid in advance, payable to Mile High-MBCA. Mail ads to: MILE-HIGH SECTION MBCA, 12245 HELENA ST., BRIGHTON, CO 80603 or Email to: constellation.mhs@comcast.net The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any ad. 3
RESIGNATION LETTER Dear Members of the MBCA Rocky Mountain Region, I will be resigning the office of Regional Director of the Rocky Mountain Region effective during the National Board meeting in November, 2019. Active members are strongly encouraged to submit their names as nominees for this very important office in our club. Any active member is eligible and anyone can nominate any active member including him or herself. Please express your interest to your section president or write your name at the top of the nomination form. The form can be downloaded from the national club website, copied from page 81 of the PROCEDURES MANUAL MBCA BYLAWS and STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES of November 2015, use one of the attached files or I will send you the form if requested. Five active member endorsements are required for the nomination petition to be valid and the petition is due in the National Business Office on or before May 15, 2019. A good way to collect those signatures would be at one of your section events. The elections procedure is explained on pages 47 and 48 in the Procedures Manual. A candidate should become familiar with the Procedures Manual particularly those paragraphs that pertain to the functions of Regional Director found on pages 6, 9, 10, 27, 28, 38, 39, 40, 43, 44 and 45. That document may be copied from the national club website, or I will gladly send you one if you would rather receive it that way. Be sure not to promote any candidate in your section newsletter or other MBCA publication. I thank those members who consider volunteering for this most important office. The Regional Director office is crucial to the operation of our club. The two-year term begins in November 2019, and three two-year terms are permitted. Cordially, Michael Davison mhd539@msn.com 4
RD NOMINATION FORM APPENDIX D: NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR RD AND DAL NOMINATION PETITION FOR THE OFFICE OF REGIONAL DIRECTOR The following Active Members of the MERCEDES-BENZ CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. Rocky Mountain Region, nominate, an Active Member of the Section, for election to the office of Regional Director on the Board of Directors of the MERCEDESBENZ CLUB OF AMERICA, INC., for the term starting November 2019. PRINTED NAME SIGNATURE MEMBERSHIP # DATE 1. / / / 2. / / / 3. / / / 4. / / / 5. / / / 6. / / / 7. / / / 8. / / / 9. / / / 10. / / / A minimum of five Active Member signatures is required. I,, the nominee, accept this nomination and agree to serve if elected. / Nominee's Original Signature Date Note: All petitioning for election must be submitted to the NBO by May 15 of the election year. 5
MERCEDES-AMG C-CLASS For those who drive without compromise, the Mercedes-AMG C- Class family is calling. Born to perform, developed to outperform A Mercedes-AMG engine only starts with the state of the art. From there, everything from fuel pressure to exhaust routing is developed to quicken, heighten and intensify its response, and yours. Developed for AMG's racecars, patented NANOSLIDE cylinder walls cut friction, raising endurance and power. Nine speeds, geared for success Every AMG C-Class features a quick-shifting 9-speed for 2019. Both the multi-clutch AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT in the C 63 models and the C 43's AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT offer multiple modes and direct multi-gear downshifts with just the double-click of a shift paddle. Biturbo V8s, always ready to rumble Handcrafted biturbo V8s make the 469-hp C 63 and 503-hp C 63 S two of the most powerful sedans in their class, for 0-60 in as little as 3.8 seconds. The turbos are set inside the "hot V" of the engine, minimizing lag and losses to keep torque at a torrent. 6
2019 EVENT PLANNING CALENDAR Most events are scheduled for the 2 nd Saturday of each Month DATE EVENT CONTACT CONTACT INFORMATION APRIL Apr 4 th Mile High Section 2 nd Quarter Board TBD Meeting Apr 13 th Colorado History Museum Bob Mashburn 303-988-2710; Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com MAY TBD No Event Scheduled at thisttime JUNE Jun 8 th New Membership Selfie Drive, Visit Bob Mashburn 303-988-2710; Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com Doughtery Museum, Longmont June 9 th Colorado Concourse D'Elegance Robert Unfug rvunfug@msn.com JULY TBD Joint Picnic Sponsor Colorado Springs TBD Colorado Springs Mercedes-Benz Club AUGUST Aug 1 st Mile High Section 3rd Quarter Board TBD Meeting Aug 16,17,18 Regional Event Durango, CO Includes: Whitlow Wong + Others 303-693-9931; whitlowwong@comcast.net Durango Silverton Railroad, Strater Historic Hotel and other fun events SEPTEMBER Sep 14th Cherokee Ranch & Castle 9:30AM Whitlow Wong 303-693-9931; whitlowwong@comcast.net OCTOBER Oct 12 th Annual Dinner Meeting -- TBD Michael Davison 720-233-7411; mhd539@msn.com NOVEMBER Nov 2 nd 2020 Planning Meeting/Board Meeting Bob Mashburn 303-988-2710; Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com @ Egg & I Restaurant - TBD Nov 9 th World War II Museum CO Springs Whitlow Wong 303-693-9931; whitlowwong@comcast.net DECEMBER Dec 1 st SUNDAY Annual Holiday Party - 801 Chop House Restaurant Whitlow Wong 303-693-9931; whitlowwong@comcast.net Check monthly events, subject to change. 7
EVENT REPORT - LEONARD DA VINCI EXHIBIT In the 1400 s, Leonard Da Vinci Developed the Airplane Depicted Above Painted the Mona Lisa Painted the Last Supper On March 9, 2019, fourteen members of the Mile High Mercedes-Benz Club went to the Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius Exhibit. He was not only an Inventor, but artist, scientist, anatomist, engineer, architect, sculptor, philosopher. Although Leonardo da Vinci died in 1519, his influence has endured. His extraordinary legacy comes to life in Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius, the most comprehensive exhibition about Leonardo ever presented. The intelligence of Leonardo is absolutely staggering. 8
COLORADO HISTORY MUSEUM History Colorado Center is a museum dedicated to the history of the state of Colorado and features permanent exhibits which include, Living West; Mesa Verde; Dust Bowl; Mountains; and Colorado Stories. All exhibits are hands-on learning opportunities. DATE: April 13th TIME: 10:00 LOCATION: 1200 Broadway, Denver, Colorado PRICES: Adult $12.00, Senior $10.00, Student $8.00, $6.00 5-15, under 4 free (Purchase Tickets at the Door) Lunch after at Racine s, 650 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado RSVP to Natalie 303-988-2710 or nataliemashburn@yahoo.com by April 10th. 9
NEW MEMBERSHIP EVENT, SELFIE DRIVE & DOUGHTERY MUSEUM WHEN: Saturday, June 8, 2019 MEETING POINT: TIME: TBD TBD LOCATION: 8306 North 107th Street; Longmont, CO 80504 COST: LUNCH: Free For All New Members That Have Joined The Club In The Last Year Admission Is $5 For Adults, $3 For Children Ages 6-12 Children Under 6 Years Of Are Free Location in Longmont, To Be Determined 10
36TH ANNUAL ABILITY CONNECTION COLORADO CONCOURSE D'ELEGANCE WHEN: SUNDAY JUNE 9, 2019 TIME LOCATION: PRICE: 9AM TO 3PM ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY College 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr,; Littleton, CO 80120 TICKETS $10 EACH, CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE! Note: Tickets on sale at event. Ability Connection Colorado s Annual Colorado Concours d Elegance and Exotic Sports Car Show one of the premiere car shows in the Rocky Mountain Region is almost here. The Colorado Concours is an annual event showcasing nearly 500 rare sports and classic cars, early collectibles and the latest exotics provided by local and regional car clubs. Many of these cars venture out only once a year to help Colorado children. These prestigious beauties are treasures that few people ever get to experience. This family-oriented event draws more than 14,000 participants/attendees and features delicious food, live music, exhibitors, vendors, and fun for everyone! Proceeds from this spectacular event go to Ability Connection Colorado s Creative Options for Early Childhood Education Centers. Please make plans now to attend this event and show your favorite Mercedes. You can bring a new car or an older classic. There is always a good turnout by the other Marques, such as Jaguar, MG, Porsche and many others and we need to make an effort to show others our wonderful cars. If you are bringing a car that is older than 1992, you are eligible to enter the Mercedes Preservation Class Award. You car needs to be mostly original - no total restorations, but can have been maintained with original parts over the years. Repaints in correct color do not count against you. It is really quite easy to qualify. It would be great to see our members bring out their older cars that most of us have probably never seen to this show. We will set up a canopy and arrange for a lunch to be provided for a small fee. For more information go to the following website: https://www.abilityconnectioncolorado.org/special-events/colorado-concours 11 For more information, Contact: Robert Unfug, rvunfug@msn.com
COLORADO CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE Plan on attending this event on Sunday June 9th 2019 from 9am to 3pm. This is always a great event to see nearly 500 cars. Registartion is $50 for display or club judges cars. Proceeds benefit Ability Connection Colorado's Creative Options for Early Childhood Education Centers. These centers provide early care, intervention, prevention, support and education services to over 600 infants, toddlers and pre-school children and their families each year. Our club will also participate in Preservation Class awards for you cars that are 25 years old or more. This is a fun way to have you mostly original vehicle recognized. It is self judged and fairly easy to win an award. Please contact rvunfug@msn.com if you want to attend. Tech Tip of the Month Brake fluid change. Mercedes recommends changing the brake fluid every 20K miles or every 2 years. Brake fluid (except DOT 5) is hygroscopic which means it absorbs water. The water in the fluid effects the boiling point and can reduce braking performance. Over time the water can damage brake cylinders with internal corrosion. You should also inspect your brake lines on older cars. They can collapse internally leading to dragging brake 12
REGIONAL EVENT - DURANGO, COLORADO AUGUST 16, 2019 AUGUST 18, 2019 - SAVE THE DATES The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a 3 foot narrow-gauge heritage railroad that operates 45.2 miles of track between Durango and Silverton, in the state of Colorado. The railway is a federally designated National Historic Landmark and is also designated by the American Society of Civil Engineers as a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. HOTEL - THE DURANGO COLORADO S HISTORIC STRATER HOTEL At this hotel you ll see shadow boxes depicting stories of the old west and mining times, and you ll witness unsurpassed craftsmanship at every turn. You might even see the owner, Rod Barker, giving a tour and showing guests the secret hiding places that once mystified him as a young boy. Call Strater Hotel for Reservations (800) 247-4431, Nightly Rate $179.00 When Making Reservation, Inform the Reservationist that you are with the Mercedes Benz Club 2019 Group Rate The Negotiated Rate is $179.00/Night. 13
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2019 - DRIVE TO DURANGO - STRATOR HOTEL. (Individual s must make their own hotel reservations See previous page for information. Only 20 rooms have been reserved.) SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019, 7:30AM - Narrated train ride (Private Car) from Durango to Silverton on the Narrow Gauge Railroad SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019, 7:00PM, buffet dinner at the Pullman Room at the Strator Hotel SUNDAY, 8/18/2019 - Optional - AM Railroad Yard Tour - $5.00 Or Free Time SUNDAY, 8/18/2019, LUNCH IS ON YOUR OWN or join the group at the Mountain Taco Restaurant at 12:30PM SUNDAY, 8/18/2019, 5:30PM buffet dinner at the Bar D Chuck Wagon Restaurant THE COST OF THE TRIP, LESS HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS, IS AS FOLLOWS: $190.00 Includes: Train Ticket Saturday 8/17/2019, dinner at the Pullman Room at the Stator Hotel & Sunday. 8/18/2019, buffet dinner at the Bar D Chuck Wagon Restaurant MONDAY, 8/19/2019, Drive back to Denver OR OPTION: Trip to MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK which has preserved the archeological heritage of the ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home over 700 years ago. E Event: REGISTRATION/PAYMENT DEADLINE - JULY 1, 2019 PAYMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO WHITLOW WONG BY JULY 1, 2019 REGIONAL EVENT - DURANGO, COLORADO When: 8/16/2019 8/19/2019 Durango, Colorado Cost $190.00 for Adult & $115.00 Children Ages 4 10 (LESS HOTEL) Name(s): NumberAttending: Phone: Email: Make Check Payable to Mile-High Section MBCA, Send Check & This Form To Whitlow Wong: 5379 S. Olathe Circle, Centennial, CO 80015, Call: 303-693-9931; Or email: whitlowwong@comcast.net Total Dollar(s) Paid: REGISTRATION/PAYMENT DEADLINE - JULY 1, 2019 PAYMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO WHITLOW WONG BY JULY 1, 2019 13 14