K January October, 2016 2015 Newsletter of the Mile-High Section Mercedes-Benz Club of America OVER 500 COPIES DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY IN COLORADO, WYOMING, AND UTAH IN THIS ISSUE.. Goose bumps in the cockpit! Subject Page(s) Letter from the President, Bob Mashburn 2 Board Officers 3 Back Lot (Used Automobiles) 4 9G-ATRONIC 9-SPEED AUTOMATIC 5 THE MERCEDES-AMG GT R 6 Sudoko Puzzle 7 2016 Events Calendar 8 MBCA 2017 BUDGET 9 Event Information Mesa Verde Event Report 10 President s Open House 11 Christmas Party 12 Sudoko Answers 13 OCTOBER 19, SOCIAL - @ 6:30P GOLDEN EUROPEAN RESTAURANT 6620 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003 Elliot Boston Brian Thorton Doug Fox Terrence Van Wert If you have not received your New Member Packet or if you have questions about your membership, please contact MHS Membership Chair Person, Natalie Mashubrn, by phone at 303-888-2710 or by email at: nataliemashburn@yaho0.com 1
Letter From The President, Mile High Section Bob Mashburn October Behind the Wheel: Norm Franklin has stepped down from our Board. I want to personally thank Norman for all he has contributed while serving on the Mile-High Board and to Gerri for opening up their home for board meetings. We welcome two new members to the board, John Nordman and Whitlow Wong We look forward to working with them as we start planning for next year s events. Mark your calendars for November 5 th for our 2 nd Annual Planning Breakfast at 9 am at the Golden Coral in Englewood. We want your ideas for drives, socials and events. If you are unable to make the breakfast, you can send in your ideas to bob_mashburn78@yahoo.com or to nataliemashburn@yahoo.com or call us at 303-988-2710. We have received a few great ideas and are looking for more! I hate bringing sad news, long time member Helen Nelson passed away on September 17 th. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking donations to be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation in memory of Helen. The address is: 230 Ohio Street, Ssuite 500 ; Chicago, Il. OR 60611-3201 or online at www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org. The Annual meeting will be on October 8 th at the Perfect Landing with elections of officers and if anybody else is interested in joining the board. The October 19 th social will be at Golden Europe. The social on November 19 th at the Morrison Inn has been cancelled. The Presidents Open House on October 22nd is open to all members. This is to welcome our new members. All new members who have joined since April 2015 are invited at no cost. Cost to all other members is $5.00 a person. This is also going to be our annual charity event; we will have a donation bottle with all proceeds going to Children s Diabetes. RSVP to Bob or Natalie 303-988-2710 by October 14 th. Our Holiday Party will be December 3 rd at Mount Vernon CC and our last event of the year is Zoo Lights on December 10 th. In addition to John and Whitlow, we are still in need of individuals to fill a few more vacant positions on the Mile-High Section board. We meet the first Thursday of each month. If you are interested, contact me at bob_mashburn78@yahoo.com or 303-988-2710 and I can answer any questions you might have regarding our board. 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_Mashburn78@yahoo.com Vice President: Randy Williams....303.799.4806 ranphil39@aol.com Secretary: Mike Redel..303-637-0219..mikeredel@outlook.com Treasurer: Max Townsend..303.770.1128... diandmaxt@aol.com 2016 Mile-High Section Board Members Michael Davison..720-233-7411..,.. mhd539@msn.com Natalie Mashburn.. 303-988-2710.. nataliemashburn@yaho0.com Mike Redel.....303.637.0219..... mikeredel@outlook.com Lou Rogers....303-550-6543.... lou.rogers@comcast.net John Nordman 303-469-5798.jnord1146@comcast.net Whitlow Wong 3036939931.whitlowwong@comcast.net Other Contacts Membership Chair Person Natalie Mashburn.. 303-988-2710..nataliemashburn@yaho0.com Constellation Editor - Mile High Section Karen Redel..303-637-0219.. karenredel@outlook.com MBCA National President Terry Kiwala.....312-286-0532.. tkiwalajr@aol.com MBCA Vice President Steve Ross.....619-508-3925..inewsx@sbcglobal.net Rocky Mountain Regional Director Michael Davison.720-233-7411...mhd359@msn.com. MBCA 1-800-637-2360...www.mbca.org For a List of all MBCA Board Members, Please Refer to the STAR Magazine 3
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. 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, 12245 HELENA ST., BRIGHTON, CO 80603 or Email to: constellation.mhs@comcast.net The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any ad. 4
9G-ATRONIC 9-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISION WITH SHIFT PADDLES Standard With a greater range of ratios and shorter steps between gears, the new 9-speed automatic changes gears more quickly but nearly imperceptibly. Along with more seamless delivery of power, the lighter, more versatile transmission enhances comfort and fuel-efficiency. A sleek electronic selector and sporty shift paddles let you change gears without taking a hand from the steering wheel. www.mbusa.com/mercedes-benz 5
THE MERCEDES-AMG GT R TRACK RACER, STREET MONSTER, GAME CHANGER Once again, the skunkworks in Affalterbach has driven a new stake into the ground and set the new benchmark for racetrack-bred performance. Introducing the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R, the embodiment of all that is Mercedes-AMG: driving performance at its most passionate, pure and uncompromising. The Mercedes-AMG GT R is designed as a track car off the showroom floor, with sinister aesthetics and adrenaline-pumping performance dynamics to match. Its handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo engine with "hot inside V" configuration grinds out 577 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, and the all-new AMG TRACTION CONTROL with 9 input levels is literally at your fingertips in the center console. The motorsports technology goes beyond just the engine. Active rear-axle steering turns up to 1.5 degrees of toe angle for increased cornering response and high-speed stability. The light dual-mass flywheel is responsive and ready to handle rigorous torque spikes of transmission kick downs on-track. Forged cylinder heads are durable and more resistant to heat. And a sophisticated engine management system adapts based on your driving style, reading your throttle inputs, g-force indicators and more. When it comes to styling, the purpose remains the same extreme performance. Aggressive aerodynamics combine with an advanced cooling system to reduce drag and improve heat dissipation that comes with rigorous track use. And the wide track makes an audacious persona feel all the more visceral and real when you re behind the wheel. The all-new 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R begins its reign in summer 2018. www.mbusa.com/mercedes-benz 6
SUDOKO Here is the puzzle. Good luck! 7
2016 ACTIVITY & EVENT SCHEDULE MILE HIGH SECTION MERCEDES BENZ CLUB Activity Location Contact Contact Information Oct 8-Oct Annual Member Meeeting Perfect Landing Rest. M. Davison 720-233-7411. mhd539@msn.com 19-Oct Saturday Social /Must RSVP to Lou Golden Europe Rest. L. Rogers 303-550-6543.lou.rogers@comcast.net 22-Oct Nov Presidents Open House for New Members Mashburn s Home B. Mashburn 303-988-2710..Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com 5-Nov 2017 Planning Session Golden Coral Rest. BMashburn 303-988-2710..Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com 19-Nov Social /Must RSVP to Lou Morrison Inn NMashburn 303-988-2710.nataliemashburn@yaho0.com Dec 3-Dec Holiday Party Mount Vernon CC Townsend diandmaxt@aol.com 10-Dec Zoo Lights/Botanical Garden TBD JAN, 2017 5-Jan Board Meeting Connie s Home Davison 720-233-7411. mhd539@msn.com 8
MBCA 2017 BUDGET Category MBCA 2017 BUDGET 2016 ACTUALS EXPENSES Constellation $2600.00 $2600.00 Events $10650.00 $11387.25 Misc $1524.00 $1565.38 Total $14774.00 $15552.63 INCOME Constellation ads $100.00 $540.00 Events $10738.00 $11627.50 MBCA Rebates $3936.00 $3936.00 Total $14774.00 $16103.50 SAVINGS Saving Account $5.07 $5.07 CD s $11682.23 $11554.43 Money Market $2305.00 $2246.04 Total $13992.30 $13805.54 9
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL EVENT REPORT MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK Twenty-Six people from four states, three regions and four sections enjoyed a fascinating visit to Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado on September 10, 2016 We had perfect weather, much socializing with other members at two gatherings plus a delicious Saturday evening dinner. The shortest one-way drive was about 260 miles from Albuquerque, the longest just shy of 1,000 from San Antonio. It proved to be a memorable event for all. Mesa Verde National Park is well worth adding to your bucket list. Photo Credits: Group at dinner on Sept 10 by Jo Chase, New Mexico Section Mesa Verde Cliff Palace by John Volk, Texas Hill Country Section Group at the first social on Sept 9 by Michael Davison, Mile High Section 10
EVENT PRESIDENT S OPEN HOUSE EV President s Open House October 22, 2016 2:00-5:00 PM NO COST FOR NEW MEMBERS WHO JOINED ON OR AFTER APRIL 2015 Location: Bob & Natalie s Home, 3267 S. Dudley, Lakewood, CO 80227 New Member s can attend at no cost. Cost to all other members is $5.00 per person Name Phone: Email: Number of New Members Attending @ No Cost Number of Members Attending Total $ Make your check payable to MBCA, Mile-High Section, C/O Bob or Natalie Mashburn 3267 S. Dudley, Lakewood, CO 80227 RSVP By October 15, 2016 This is also a charity event; we will have a donation bottle, with the proceeds going to Children s Diabetes 11
LOCATION: MOUNT VERNON COUNTRY CLUB 24933 Clubhouse Circle, Golden, CO DATE: DECEMBER 3, 2016 COCKTAILS: 6:00PM TO 7:00M (CASH BAR) BUFFET DINNER: PRICE: FUND RAISER: 7:00PM (Seating is in the Main Dining Room, we ll have our Own Section) $65.00/PERSON (This is an Estimate, Final Cost will be Published in November) PLEASE BRING A GIFT THE CHILDREN AT FACES 12
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