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January/February 2019 1 The Silver STar

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Mercedes-Benz Club of America • Sierra Nevada Section • January/February 2019

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Attn: Kwanny Woo11500 S. Virginia St.

Reno, NV 89511

[email protected]

MBCA National Office800-637-2360 • www.mbca.org

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sierrA nevAdA offiCers

Bill Shepherd • President775-826-0388

[email protected]

Patti Settember • Vice President775-852-1522

[email protected]

Sue Dodson • Secretary775-771-1083

[email protected]

LaVern Lipinski • Treasurer775-882-4697

[email protected]

Gary Dyer • Immediate Former President775-250-2672

[email protected]

Don Williams • Director-at-Large775-851-5465

[email protected]

Bill Shepherd • Membership Chair775-826-0388

[email protected]

Patti Settember • Events Chair775-852-1522

[email protected]

Marc Dodson • Newsletter Editor775-771-1080

[email protected]

Mary Van Kirk • Webmaster775-445-9041

[email protected]

sierrA nevAdA mbCAformer presidents

Marc Dodson • 2011Gary Dyer • 2012 & 2013

Sherry Avilla • 2014Don Williams • 2015 & 2016

Gary Dyer • 2017

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however, opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Sierra Nevada Section, MBCA, or its officers, so there.

No animals were harmed in the testingor production of this newsletter… just the editor.

Attn: Kwanny Woo11500 S. Virginia St.

Reno, NV 89511

www.sierranevada.mbca.orgMBCA National Office

800-637-2360 • www.mbca.org

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PRESIDENT’S EXHAUSTPRESIDENT’S EXHAUST

Welcome neW Sierra nevada mbca memberS…

None this Month

e have finishedanother fantasticyear in the landof the Mercedes-Benz Club ofAmerica. In No-vember your

board had the planning meeting for nextyear and now the main events are on thecalendar. While these events will keepthings going we can always use anotherevent for each month. We encourage themembership to create something new toadd to the list.

Many thanks to Ray Rich, JudyCovert, and Karin Gash for their effortsto create another fantastic Christmasparty at the Bricks Restaurant. Therewere 35 in attendance (28% of the mem-bership). The extra effort to have a longlist of drawings for gifts was appreci-ated. In my humble opinion the foodchoices were excellent as was the serv-ice. The First event in January is on the8th, Patti Settember has arranged for aTuesday dinner at Hobey’s Restaurantin Sun Valley. RSVPs are appreciatedand the event closes on January 3rd.Check the events list in the newsletter.

For the year, our section lost twomemberships and three associates. As of

WNovember 30th we have 86 member-ships and 125 associates. I have taken onthe extra job of Membership Chairmanand have the goal of increasing the num-bers. If anyone has any ideas of how toassist me, it would be appreciated.

We thank those who chose to host afirst Tuesday dinner for next year. Justas a review here are the basics: pick arestaurant you would like to show to themembership, go to the MANAGER andgive him/her the date and ask if separatechecks would be OK for couples or sin-gles. If the date and separate checks aregood then you are set. IF not then findanother restaurant. Once you are setthen notify Marc Dodson the what,when, where and time as well as yourname and contact telephone and emailfor RSVP. We hope to have Motor-SportReg.com available also. ManySmiles

To everyone, Lori and I wish all ofyou the Happiest of New Years and thebest for the future.

Your Pres

Bill Shepherd


MEETING MINUTESMEETING MINUTESSierra Nevada MBCA

Board of DirectorsPlanning Meeting

Location: Claim Jumper, RenoTuesday, November 6, 2018

CALL TO ORDER: Bill Shepherd, President, called the

Board of Directors meeting to order at4:29 PM. Directors present were: BillShepherd; Sue Dodson; Marc Dodson;LaVern Lipinski; and Patti Settember.Also present were: Carlos Lucovich;and Lori Shepherd.

CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM: Sue Dodson, Secretary, confirmed

there was a quorum of directors pres-ent.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS:• Per our By-Laws, Election of Sec-tion Officers for the year November 1,2018 through October 31, 2019, wasmade from the newly elected Board ofDirectors. Our new officers are: Pres-ident, Bill Shepherd; Vice President,Patti Settember; Secretary, Sue Dod-son; Treasurer, LaVern Lipinski; andImmediate Former President, GaryDyer. Don Williams will serve as Di-rector-at-Large. A Motion was madeand seconded to approve the new sec-tion officers for the period stated. TheMotion carried.• Section duties were proposed asfollows: Bill Shepherd, MembershipChair; Patti Settember, Events Chair;and Marc Dodson, Newsletter Editor.A Motion was made and seconded.The Motion carried.

MINUTES: A Motion was made and seconded

to approve the October 3, 2018, Boardof Directors Meeting Minutes as

printed in the November/December2018 newsletter. The Motion carried.

ANNUAL BUDGET:The following budget was proposed

for the coming year:• $150 for the annual membershipand sponsorship at the National Auto-mobile Museum.• $50 for our section’s annual regis-tration with the Nevada Secretary ofState.• $500 for the Summer BackyardParty at the home of Marcus & ChristyDodson.• Monthly nametag drawing (exceptDecember) for $15 at the First Tues-day Dinners for 2019 will be rein-stated. Annual cost, $165.• Budget for Christmas Gifts at the2019 Christmas Party was eliminated.A Motion was made and seconded

to approve the 2019 Annual Budget.The Motion carried.

MOTORSPORTREG:Discussion followed about Motor-

SportReg. Acceptance by members,payments from the company, ease ofuse, and any problems were dis-cussed. It was decided that every-thing has been going well, to stay thecourse, and continue to use the serv-ice when possible.

SECTION EVENTS:• December 7: Discussion about theChristmas Party at Brick’s Restauranthosted by Ray Rich, Judy Covert, andKarin Gash. Attendance, menus, and

budget for gifts were reviewed. MarcDodson was asked to contact GaryDyer about possibly asking Mercedes-Benz of Reno to once again donate thewine for the event.• January 8: Due to New Year’s holi-day, the First Tuesday Dinner will beheld on the second Tuesday thismonth. Patti Settember will handle.• Members are encouraged to host2019 First Tuesday Dinners, as well asother events, throughout the year. Itwas suggested that Gary Dyer create arandom drawing for members to hostthese events, as he did two years ago.It was further suggested that thisdrawing be held at the December 7,2019, Christmas Party.

NEW BUSINESS:The Board of Directors quarterly

meeting dates, as previously selected,were reviewed for 2019. All meetingswill be held on Thursdays at 5:00 PMat the Mercedes-Benz of Reno dealer-ship. The 2019 meeting dates are:January 10; April 11; July 11; and Oc-tober 10.

ADJOURNMENT: A Motion was made and seconded

for the meeting to be adjourned. TheMotion was carried and the meetingadjourned at 5:06 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Sue Dodson, Secretary

Renew Those Memberships!Many of you will soon be receiving membership renewal notices

from the MBCA national office in Colorado. Paying your national duesalso enrolls you in our local Serra Nevada section. Watch for the in-voice in your mail.


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Heaven’s Latest


you’re a Sponsor ofThe national automobile

museum, and you Probably didn’teven Know it!

Here in Reno, we’re lucky to behome to one of the top-rated automuseums in the world, The NationalAutomobile Museum. And yourSierra Nevada MBCA Section is aproud sponsor!What does that mean to you?

Well, since your club is the sponsorof a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SLGullwing on prominent display atthe museum, all of our membersget special benefits:• Members get free admission intothe facility, plus a 50% discount forany guests, during normal businesshours.• Members can request freeguided tours of the museum, sub-ject to the availability of the tourguides.• Members receive a 10% dis-count at the National Auto Museumgift shop. Besides automotivebooks and car memorabilia, thisalso includes the full line ofMequiars Automotive cleaningproducts that are sold through thegift shop.The museum has our member

list on file, so just tell the cashieryour name and that you’re a mem-ber of the Sierra Nevada Mercedes-Benz Club of America. You’ll getyour free museum admission anddiscount at the gift shop.The National Automobile Mu-

seum is located at 10 South LakeStreet in Reno, (775) 333-9300.

yes virginia, you can now PayFor club events by credit cardby Marc Dodson, editor

Believe it or not, our Sierra Nevada section has finally entered the 21st

century and you can now pay for club events by credit card right from your

computer or smart phone. We have set up an account at

MotorSportReg.com, a company that specializes in event registration for car

clubs nationwide.

The national MBCA is the primary account member, already paying the

annual fee, and many MBCA sections across the country have been taking

advantage of this service for years.

How it Works

The first time you use the service you can opt to set up a password-pro-

tected account. MotorSportReg.com will then save your info for future use.

Several of our members have had accounts with this service for years, regis-

tering through other car clubs or even for non-club auto events.

This service will allow our members to RSVP and register online for

events, as well as pay by credit card when an event fee is required. Funds

collected are deposit directly to our section bank account, and a list of those

who have paid or RSVP’d will then be sent directly to our club.

Refunds & Cancelations

When you pay for an event through MotorSportReg.com, you will be

asked to check a box accepting their terms, which states that they don’t

make refunds. HOWEVER, your credit card will not be charged until AFTER

the event. You can cancel right up until the last minute and there would be

no charge for most events. Of course, if the event involves the pre-purchas-

ing of show tickets, reserved seating, or an up-front required deposit by the

venue, then there won’t be a refund. This is exactly the same as our previ-

ous policy when we operated by checks only.

Alternatives

Don’t like this new-fangled idea? Of course you can still send a check or

RSVP the old fashioned way, but for those of you who wish to take advan-

tage of this service, it should make things much easier.

Finally

So… in the future, our club events and activity notices will contain a se-

cure link to the MotorSportReg.com for that event. Try it out!

Neophyte


Sierra nevada mbca name badges

We encourage all members to weartheir MBCA name badges to all SierraNevada section meetings and events.

WhaT???You don’t have a Sierra Nevada

name badge? Right now you’re prob-ably thinking, “How can I, a mere mor-tal, achieve the level of prestige andacclaim of those that proudly displaytheir Sierra Nevada MBCA namebadges for all to see?”

This one item will not only identifyyou as an official Sierra NevadaMBCA member, it will:

4 Make you taller4 Make you slimmer4 Restore your hair4 Improve your sexual prowessHow much would you be willing to

pay for such a miracle item?$1,000? $2,000? $5,000?Well, now you can order your

Sierra Nevada MBCA name badge fora mere $11!

but wait, there’s more…If you order in the next 10 minutes

you can get TWO name badges forthe incredibly low price of only $22!

With this name badge you can holdyour head up high! You will becomethe envy of the neighborhood, the firston your block, and the proud owner ofa Sierra Nevada MBCA name badgeidentifying you as part of an elite groupthat has $11 to spend.

operators are standing by! Call the MBCA office at (800) 637-2360, or order onlineby going to:www.mbca.org/prod-uct/name-badge

be sure andorder the magnet-backed version.

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ALLEN WRENN, OUR FORMER WESTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR, WAS THE WINNER OFTHE 2018 MBCA FALL RAFFLE. ALLEN’S SECRET? HE BUYS 3 TICKETS FOR EVERYRAFFLE. OK… NOW THAT WE KNOW THE SECRET, NEXT TIME IT’S ONE OF OUR MEMBER’S TURN TO WIN.


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SECTION EVENTSSECTION EVENTSEvents compiled by Miss Informed

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2019 Sierra Nevada MBCA Event Planning CalendarJanuary 8: Sierra Nevada MBCA First Tuesday Dinner held one week late due to New Year’s holiday. Hobey’s Steak-house in Hobey’s Casino, 5195 Sun Valley Blvd., Sun Valley, NV, 5:30 PM. Order off the menu with separate checks.Please RSVP by January 3 so we can get an accurate count www.motorsportreg.com/events/tuesday-dinner-january-8-2019-hobeys-steakhouse-mbca-sierra-nevada-217226 or contact Patti Settember, [email protected], 775-852-1522.

January 17: Sierra Nevada First Quarter Board of Directors meeting, 5:00 PM, MB of Reno dealership. All members arewelcome to attend. Contact Bill Shepherd, 775-843-4616.

February 6: Sierra Nevada MBCA First Wednesday Dinner. Grand Sierra Resort Cantina, 6:00 PM. Optional bowling,GSR Lanes downstairs at 4:00 PM, $4 per game . Order off the menu with separate checks. Please RSVP so we can geta count. To RSVP or for more info, contact Vencil Wells, [email protected] or 818-667-9745.

March 5: Sierra Nevada MBCA First Tuesday Dinner. Hosts Ken & Pam Garber. Details to follow. For more info contactPatti Settember, 775-852-1522.

April 2: Sierra Nevada MBCA First Tuesday Dinner, 5:30 PM, BJ’s Restaurant at Summit Center, 13999 S. Virginia RenoNV. Order off the menu with separate checks. Hosts Jim & Judy Covert. For more info contact Judy, 775-849-3440.

April 11: Sierra Nevada Second Quarter Board of Directors meeting, 5:00 PM, MB of Reno dealership. All members arewelcome to attend. Contact Bill Shepherd, 775-843-4616.

May 7: Sierra Nevada MBCA First Tuesday Dinner. Hosts Rose Mary Bucher & Dale Clune. Details to follow. For moreinfo contact Patti Settember, 775-852-1522.

June 4: Sierra Nevada MBCA First Tuesday Dinner. Hosts Gary Dyer & Mary Van Kirk. Details to follow. For more infocontact Patti Settember, 775-852-1522.

July 2: Sierra Nevada MBCA First Tuesday Dinner. Hosts Marc & Sue Dodson. Details to follow. For more info contactPatti Settember, 775-852-1522.

July 11: Sierra Nevada Third Quarter Board of Directors meeting, 5:00 PM, MB of Reno dealership. All members are wel-come to attend. Contact Bill Shepherd, 775-843-4616.

July 12: Sierra Nevada Backyard Party, 5:00 PM at the home of Marcus & Christy Dodson. Details to follow. For moreinfo, contact Christy at 775-333-1088, or email: [email protected]

August 6: Sierra Nevada MBCA First Tuesday Dinner. Hosts Tom & Grace Jenny. Details to follow. For more info con-tact Patti Settember, 775-852-1522.

September 3: Sierra Nevada MBCA First Tuesday Dinner. Hosts LaVern Lipinski & Carlos Lucovich. Details to follow.For more info contact Patti Settember, 775-852-1522.

October 1: Sierra Nevada MBCA First Tuesday Dinner. Hosts Karin & Lloyd Gash. Details to follow. For more info con-tact Patti Settember, 775-852-1522.

October 10: Sierra Nevada Fourth Quarter Board of Directors meeting, 5:00 PM, MB of Reno dealership. All members arewelcome to attend. Contact Bill Shepherd, 775-843-4616.

November 5: Sierra Nevada MBCA First Tuesday Dinner. Hosts Bill & Lori Shepherd. Details to follow. For more infocontact Patti Settember, 775-852-1522.

December 20: Sierra Nevada MBCA Section Christmas Party, 6:00 PM at Bricks Restaurant, 1695 South Virginia St.,Reno. Details to follow. For more information, contact Ray Rich 775-560-9592.

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