October 2014 N e w s l e t t er of the M ile - H i g h S ec ti o n Mer c e d es - B e n z C l u b o f America OVER 500 COPIES DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY IN COLORADO, WYOMING, AND UTAH Charity Poker Run To the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Benefiting the Parkinson s Association Sunday, October 12, 2014 Meet at Starbucks, 114 N. Ruby Drive in Golden at 8:30 am We will leave from Starbucks at 9:00 am. The drive will be approximately 70 miles with fun stops along the way to draw a playing card to try to get the best poker hand. Prizes will be awarded based on the best hand at our final stop at the Stanley Hotel. We will have lunch at the Cascades Restaurant at the Stanley. After lunch there will be an optional opportunity to take the Ghost and History tour of the Stanley Hotel. Cost to participate in the Rally is $30 per car (includes one poker sheet). Extra Poker Sheets may be purchased for $15 each. Proceeds from the Rally benefit the Parkinson s Association The $30 Rally cost does not include cost for lunch and/or the Tour at the Stanley. These costs are additional to be paid to the Stanley Hotel. Lunch menu items range from $10-$20; Costs for the Tour are $17 for Seniors; $20 Adults and Children 10 and older (the hotel does offer AAA and military discounts); and $15 for Children ages 5-10. The Stanley does not allow children under 5 years old on the Tour. There is a fair amount of walking outdoors on the Tour (tour route is about 1 mile in length). For more information contact Lou Rogers at 303-550-6543, or via email lou.rogers@comcast.net. RESERVATION FORM ON PAGE 6 OCTOBER SOCIAL: WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2014 6:30 pm The Golden Europe 6620 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada 80003 303-425-1246 / goldeneuroperestaurant.com The Golden Europe serves Czech, German and Polish cuisine in a warm and comfortable atmosphere prepared daily from scratch. Join us for great company and a great home-cooked meal. For more info contact Lou Rogers at 303-550-6543, or email lou.rogers@comcast.net. IN THIS ISSUE.. HAPPY CAR COLUMN President Niels Haubold ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING Oct. 11, 2014 GHOST TOUR DENVER HISTORICAL SITES October 26, 2014 MHS HOLIDAY PARTY 2014 Dec 6, 2014 A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR MHS MEMBERS EVENT REGISTRATION FORM THE BACK LOT 2 4 3 4 6 6 7 AND MUCH MORE!
OCTOBER 2014 T HE C O NS TE L L A T I O N PAGE 2 This journey, like all, has a beginning and an end. The end of the journey, however, is not always the final destination. Serving as President of the Mile- High Section for the last two terms has been very enjoyable and educational. The Happy Car Column With Niels Haubold, President, Mile-High Section This Month: The End of the Road It was never my intention to become the Section's leader, but I didn't shy away from the challenge when it was presented. I am grateful for the opportunity. In fact, I am the luckiest guy in the world to have served with the Board and officers that I had. How could one go wrong when heeding the advice of a rocket scientist? If not for the hard work and dedication of the fine men and women serving our Section, I would have floundered. I count my blessings and deflect credit to the Mile-High Section s continued success upon them. The volunteers that dedicate their time to this organization depict the best of the best. These fine men and women serve selflessly, and many for decades. They do it for nothing but the thrill of helping others have a good time. The internal satisfaction carries on for quite a while. Please join us at our Annual Member's Meeting and take the opportunity to thank these fine folks in person. Perhaps after an evening of wining and dining with like-minded folks you might want to fill one of our vacant Board positions. Thanks for letting me serve you. Happy Motoring! Niels Mile-High Section, Inc. of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America Executive Board Officers President: Niels Haubold...303.949.7673.. n.hauhold@outlook.com Vice President: Randy Williams..303.799.4806 ranphil39@aol.com Secretary: Reiner Haubold...303.986.5035. reinbold1@comcast.net Treasurer: Max Townsend.303.770.1128... diandmaxt@aol.com 2014 Mile-High Section Board Members Michael Davison...720-233-7411,.. mhd539@msn.com Jay Hokanson...303.935.8270. jhokanso@comcast.net Deb Hokanson...303.935.8270....dhokan@comcast.net Mike Redel.....303.637.0219..... mikeredel@comcast.net Norm Franklin... 303-789-3915....gskolout@aol.com Lou Rogers...303-550-6543... lou.rogers@comcast.net Bob Mashburn..303-988-2710... bob_mashburn@yahoo.com Natalie Mashburn 303-988-2710 nataliemashburn@yaho0.com Membership Chairperson Laura Lass...303.776.8276. laurawlass@gmail.com Social Chairperson Lou Rogers...303-550-6543... lou.rogers@comcast.net MBCA National President Terry Kiwala...312-286-0532 tkiwalajr@aol.com MBCA Vice President Laura Simonds..650-592-7613.simondsl@pacbell.net Rocky Mountain Regional Director Charlie Bennett..719-576-9737.charlesibennett@comcast.net MBCA 1-800-637-2360...www.mbca.org WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!! Brian Anderson Michael Fiorella Steve Clegg James & Barbara Moses Stan Grotegut If you have not received your New Member Packet, or if you have questions about your membership, please contact MHS Membership Chair Laura Lass by phone at 303-776-8276 or by email at laurawlass@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you at our next event! The Constellation Newsletter of the Mile-High Section, Inc., Mercedes-Benz Club America, Inc. Mile-High Section, Inc. MBCA, Publisher Jay & Deborah Hokanson, Editors PO BOX 16913, GOLDEN, CO 80402 Phone: 303-935-8270 / Email: constellation@comcast.net We ask our readers to 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 Publish-
OCTOBER 2014 T HE C O NS TE L L A T I O N PAGE 3 Banjo Billy Ghost Haunting Private Tour Sunday, October 26 th, 2014 4:00-8:00PM Tammy Sanders Your Hostesses with the Ghostesses Lou Rogers and Tammy Sanders The Z Car Club & Mile-High Section MBCA Host Another Great Halloween Event. Have you experienced cold spots at Cheeseman Park? Find out why when we take a 1 ½ to 2 hour ride with the eloquent historians and legendkeepers of Banjo Billy s Bus Tours as they share stories of the paranormal and macabre. We will explore Capitol Hill s History and resident Ghosts like the three friendly spirits at Denver fire station number one. We will hear local ghost stories about haunted mansions and unexplained sights and sounds. What a fun way to enjoy the Sunday before Halloween. ZCCC and MHS-MBCA members will meet up at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. at 1437 California St., in Denver at 4:00 pm for dinner. After dinner we will make our way to the convention center in front of the Blue Bear at 5:45 where the Banjo Billy Bus will meet us. The tour begins at 6:00 p.m. If we need a second bus it will be coming from Boulder, so it will get rolling shortly after 6:00 p.m. The sooner we know the level of attendance the sooner we can plan for the 2 nd bus. Our Tour Coordinator is Tammy Sanders from the Z Club of Colorado. She will put together a small packet of Information; times, location, dinner, meeting buses etc., which she will send out as soon as possible. Last year we had a very large group and everyone had a great time. Wear your club name tags or apparel and introduce yourselves. HAVE FUN!! For more details about the tour go online http://www.banjobilly.com/ghost-tours/ To sign up go to ZCCC.org/Events. A Calendar will appear in the middle left of the page. Select the October 26th date. When you click on the date, the event will pop up. Click on Register Now to sign up for the Tour. No payment is needed to register. To arrange payment with Tammy, scroll down on the registration page and click on Contact Tammy Sanders. Seating is limited to 25 seats per bus. Tammy has reserved 1 bus and will reserve the 2 nd if we get enough interest between the two clubs. Please pay for your seat(s) to Tammy Sanders by October 20th. Ticket Prices are $20 and this includes tax and a 10% gratuity for the historians giving the tour. If you wish to give our historians a larger tip you may do so the night of the tour. Getting Downtown and where to park: The Colorado Convention Center is located at 700 14 th St, Denver 80202. There are 2 parking lots across from the front of the Convention center. They are located at California and 14 th and Stout and 14 th. Rates are $12.00 max. A third parking lot can be found between California and Stout on 15 th. Alternative Transportation Light Rail: The following trains stop at the convention center- F, H and D. Due to construction there will not be a stop at 16 th and California. The following trains go to Union Station E, C and W. From Union station take the free Mall ride up to Stout or California and walk 2 blocks. Cost seniors 65+ $2.00 one way. Nonseniors cost $4.00 one way. http://www.rtd-denver.com/schedules.shtml.
OCTOBER 2014 T HE C O NS TE L L A T I O N PAGE 4 Notice to Mile-High Section Members Annual Membership Dinner & Meeting Saturday, October 11, 2014 6:00 pm Le Central 112 E. 8th Ave., Denver, 80203 Your input is especially important this year! President Niels Haubold is stepping down. Board Members Jay Hokanson and Deborah Hokanson will also step down. The 2014 Annual Membership Meeting for the Mile-High Section of MBCA is scheduled for 11 October at Le Central Restaurant in Denver. One important part of this meeting is to elect directors who will guide the Section s affairs for the next two years. The following positions will become vacant and are up for nominations and election: Niels Haubold s position as President will be vacant & open for nominations/election. Jay Hokanson s position as Board Member will be vacant & open for nominations/election. Deborah Hokanson s position as Board Member will be vacant & open for nominations/election. Michael Davison s position as Board Member will be open for nominations/ re-election. Max Townsend s position as Board Member/Treasurer will be open for nominations/ re-election We are seeking nominations for President and for the two Board positions being vacated by Jay and Deborah Hokanson. In addition, Max Townsend s (Board Member/Treasurer) position is up for re-election this year. Michael Davison s position as Board Member is also up for re-election. If you are interested in serving on the Board, or would like to nominate someone for any of these positions, please send an email to constellation@comcast.net. This is an opportunity for members to become involved in the management of the Section and the planning for and scheduling of events. This is a volunteer effort to socialize and enjoy a common interest and have fun at the same time. We will enjoy dinner starting at 6:00 pm followed by elections. So, mark your calendars, come to the meeting, enjoy a great dinner and become involved and include your important (and welcomed!) input into MHS activities and events. Note: The restaurant has no parking lot, but parking on the street is free after 6:00. You may also park in the pay lot next to the restaurant. Street parking before 6:00 pm is a dollar an hour, coins or prepaid keys only. RESERVATION FORM ON PAGE 6 Mark Your Calendar The 2014 MHS Annual Holiday Party Saturday, December 6, 2014 Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. / Dinner at 7:00 pm Mount Vernon Country Club Enjoy Mt. Vernon s Sumptuous Buffet Awards & Prizes Great Fun Toy Drive for F.A.C.E.S $60.00 per person Watch the MHS Website at milehigh.mbca.org and future Constellation issues for updates! RESERVATION FORM ON PAGE 6
OCTOBER 2014 T HE C O NS TE L L A T I O N PAGE 5 The Road to Moab 29 Friends - Over 5,000 Pictures - and a Grand Time in the High Desert Our Fall Road Trip to Moab, Utah was a smashing success. It included 29 members from Colorado, Wyoming and Arizona. We met for breakfast in Lakewood where the majority of us got on the road and off to Grand Junction to meet up with the rest of our group. After a wine tasting stop at Castle Creek Winery it was on to Moab. Upon arrival, the group enjoyed an evening of hospitality and dinner at the Blu Pig BBQ restaurant. Saturday morning, we were up and off to Arches National Park, where we toured the visitor center, enjoyed a film on how the Arches were created by nature, and toured the beautiful park with its gorgeous scenery. After the park visit and lunch in town, we drove what is called the Potash Drive. The drive was 18 miles of sheer beauty, with the Colorado River on one side and sheer rock cliffs on the other. Also along the drive, were Native American carvings which we stopped to admire and photograph. That evening we again enjoyed an evening of hospitality and dinner at the Moab Brewery. On our final day, we visited Canyonlands National Park, where we again toured the visitor center, enjoyed a film on how Canyonlands was created, walked and hiked high above the canyon, and enjoyed a picnic lunch. On our way back to Moab, we stopped at Dead Horse State Park to view more breathtaking scenery. We ended our day at Buck s Grill House for wonderful food and lively conversation. The only down side to our trip was the cloudy weather which made the attempt to star gaze a little difficult. It was a great trip, catching up with old friends and making new ones. Thanks to all our participating members, who made this trip such a fun event. We are all looking forward to trips in 2015. Article by Bob & Natalie Mashburn Photos contributed by, and courtesy of, Richard Gordon, Bob Mashburn, and Deborah Hokanson
OCTOBER 2014 T HE C O NS TE L L A T I O N PAGE 6 EVENT RESERVATION FORM /INSTRUCTIONS The treasurer will not count anyone in an event until he receives a check (if there is a cost) for that event. Your name will be put on the roster, but you will not have a reserved spot until the check is received. If you don t have time to mail the form before an event registration deadline, contact the event coordinator listed in the article. ANNUAL MEMBER S MEETING AT LE CENTRAL Saturday October 11, 2014 # of Persons attending (No Event Fee Dinner is on your own). POKER RALLY/STANLEY HOTEL IN ESTES PARK Sunday, October 12, 2014 # of Persons attending. # of Cars at $30 per car = $ The $30 event cost does NOT include lunch or the Ghost Tour at the Stanley Hotel MHS HOLIDAY PARTY AT MT. VERNON COUNTRY CLUB Saturday Dec 6, 2014 # of Persons attending at $60 per person = $ Name(s) Total Enclosed for event(s): $ Phone: CELL Phone: Email: Send check for total due for all event(s) made payable to Mile-High Section MBCA and completed form to: Max Townsend, 6088 E. Otero Drive, Centennial, Colorado 80112-3043 TO ALL OUR MHS MEMBERS Because of your loyalty and support, the Mile-High Section is able to produce and deliver a monthly Section Newsletter, host fun and unique Section Events, and bring you the latest technical, maintenance and general driving information about your Mercedes-Benz. You truly make our efforts worthwhile. As we enter the final quarter of 2014, MBCA membership continues to grow. Thanks in part to your help in our events and a activities, including member recruitment efforts, we expect to eclipse 21,000 Primary members by the end of 2014. Add to that approximately 8,000 Associate members, and the MBCA is poised to achieve record membership levels. We know you are all extremely busy! Recent membership survey statistics remind us that 60% of you currently work full or part-time. We want to take a moment to remind you of just a few of the benefits your MBCA membership entitles you to: $500 off the best negotiated price of a NEW Mercedes-Benz Discounts on parts, service & accessories from participating Mercedes-Benz Dealerships 15% off parts from the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center $500 off the best negotiated price of a NEW Airstream Interstate or Autobahn luxury touring coach 45% off plus FREE ground shipping on car, boat, furniture covers and more from EmpireCovers.com Expert technical advice to help you maintain, service, condition, restore or repair your Mercedes-Benz Defensive driving classes, performance driving courses and technical seminars for every level of driver beginner to advanced Safe Drivers, Safe Families driver education for teens and novice drivers taught by experienced members of MBCA s Educational Foundation Online and on-call resources for enthusiasts from a comprehensive listing of Mercedes-Benz book authors to a directory of pre- and post-war brand experts available to assist you at mbca.org Your MHS Board is planning some spectacular events for 2015. If you have any feedback about your membership, please contact Niels Haubold at n.hauhold@outlook.com or MBCA s Director of Marketing, Lisa A. Juhl at lisa@mbca.org.
OCTOBER 2014 T HE C O NS TE L L A T I O N PAGE 7 The Back Lot Sales and Services for MBCA Members by MBCA Members FOR SALE: 1977 450SL Black on Black 61K miles Both Tops like new Original optional chromed wheels Immaculate Condition $16,500 OBO Contact Mark 801-707-0811 Located in Salt Lake City 09/14 FOR SALE: Ronal wheels, set of four 15x7 with 205/50R15 tires (50% tread). Made in W. Germany. Penta/early AMG style rims. 7Jx15 H2 et35. Wheels are in very good condition. Center caps included. Hard to find! $800/offer. Call Tim @303-810-0681 09/14 Running Board Trade I have a 2012 ML 350 that needs running boards. I m looking for someone with a 3rd generation ML who has running boards but really wants rocker panel covers. Let s trade. It s not a hard job to do. Dan Kerbs & Gary Gagnon can walk us through it and we ll each save over $1000. Contact Dave Carpenter at dave@dcarpenter.us or 719-532-0257. 09/14 FOR SALE 1958 Mercedes-Benz series 219 Owners Manual Original in plastic sleeve. Also included in the package are 2 other books in German listing the Mercedes-Benz dealers in Europe, as well as a map of Europe depicting dealerships in Europe at the time. All in very good condition. $150 or best offer. 303-697-4059 and leave message. 04/14 FOR SALE: 1986 560SEL One owner 113k miles, taupe with beige leather interior. Excellent condition, well maintained, all service manuals. $4,500 or best offer Call 303 916-9348, ask for Gaynor 04/14 FOR SALE: Custom Cotton Flannel Car Cover for 2003 SL500. $75.00 Contact Don Nelson at 303-431-5154 12/13 FOR SALE: Two MB hardtops in excellent condition. One blue and one black. Will fit 1990-2002 model years SL. Asking $500 each/best. Contact Greg at 303-884-8578 02/14 JOIN MBCA AND GET THOUSANDS BACK IN DISCOUNTS AND REWARDS Enjoy instant savings on parts & service at participating Mercedes-Benz dealers; discounts on items and apparel at our Club Store; free classified advertising; free technical advice from automotive experts; (up to) $1,500 off the price of a NEW Mercedes-Benz, and more. Pay just $49 a year for membership (slightly less when you join for multiple years). Go to www.mbca.org and fill out a Membership form on line, or call the National Business Office at 800-637-2360 Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm Mountain Time. REMEMBER, MBCA MEMBERSHIPS MAKE GREAT GIFTS! 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. 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, P.O. BOX 16913, GOLDEN, CO 80402 or Email to: constellation@comcast.net The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any ad.
THE CONSTELLATION MILE-HIGH SECTION MBCA P.O. BOX 16913 GOLDEN, CO 80402 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Revision date 2014-15 Event/ Activity Schedule Mile-High Section Mercedes Benz Club 9/18/2014 (Tentative 2015 Planning) For the latest updates and info visit the MHS website at www.milehigh.mbca.org October 2014 10/11/14 Annual Members' Meeting 6:00 pm Le Central Michael Davison 720-233-7411 / mhd539@msn.com 10/12/14 Poker Run Estes Park / The Stanley Hotel Lou Rogers 303-550-6543 / lou.rogers@comcast.net 10/15/14 Monthly Social 6:30 pm The Golden Europe Lou Rogers 303-550-6543 / lou.rogers@comcast.net 10/26/2014 Banjo Billy Denver Ghost Tour Meet for Dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. 4 pm Lou Rogers 303-550-6543 / lou.rogers@comcast.net November 2014 11/6/2014 November Board Meeting 7:00 pm Location TBD by New President 11/19/14 Monthly Social 6:30 pm Three Tomatoes Steakhouse - Golden Lou Rogers 303-550-6543 / lou.rogers@comcast.net December 2014 No Board Meeting in December 12/6/14 Holiday Party Mount Vernon Country Club Max Townsend 303-770-1128 / diandmax@aol.com No monthly social in December January 2015 1/8/15 January Board Meeting 7:00 pm Location TBD 1/21/15 Monthly Social 6:30 pm Lucy's Restaurant - Greenwood Village Lou Rogers 303-550-6543 / lou.rogers@comcast.net February 2015 2/5/15 February Board Meeting 7:00 pm Location TBD 2/14/15 Valentine's Day Party Mount Vernon Country Club or TBD Max Townsend 303-770-1128 / diandmaxt@aol.com 2/18/15 Monthly Social 6:30 pm Location TBD Lou Rogers 303-550-6543 / lou.rogers@comcast.net March 2015 3/5/15 March Board Meeting 7:00 pm Location TBD 3/18/15 Monthly Social 6:30 pm Buckhorn Exchange - Denver Lou Rogers 303-550-6543 / lou.rogers@comcast.net Watch the Mile-High Section Website for Updates: Check Us Out At milehigh.mbca.org MHS RIDE SHARE Don t have a ride? Don t like to drive (especially at night)? Don t want to go it alone? Don t pass up participating in an event you d like to attend, just cuz driving is an issue. We have lots of folks who will be glad to have you ride along and enjoy an event with them. Contact Reiner Haubold at 303.986.5035 or reinbold1@comcast.net.