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this on your calendar right now! American Service Center in Arlington will host a Do-It-Yourself Tech Session on Saturday, August 23. In addition, certified technicians will perform the required pre-event tech inspections for Tri-O-Rama.
The action starts with member processing at 8:00AM. The Service and Parts Departments will open their doors at 8:00AM. ASC will have coffee and pastries for the early birds. Lunch will be provided at about 11:30. The event will end promptly at 3:00PM.
Please remember to order your parts in advance from ASC at 703-525-2100. This is the only way to be sure that the parts you need for the work you've planned will be on hand.
ASC will have service techs on hand to give you advice and keep you out of trouble. They are there to guide you, not do the job for you. Members are allotted two hours for their work. Second cars will be put at the end of the line.
Please fill out the form in the centerfold and mail it in immediately. The charge is $15 per person. There will be no charge for cars that are being inspected for Tri-O-Rama. If you have questions, please contact Steve Walters at 703-765-9405.
| What: | An MBCA National Event including a Concours, Social Events, a Rally, Time Trials, an Autocross, Defensive Driving, Acceleration Runs, and a Track School. | Where: | South Boston, Virginia, and Virginia International Raceway | When: | September 12-16 |
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May, three of us made the trip to Virginia International Raceway and to nearby South Boston, Virginia, to finalize track and hotel arrangements for this national MBCA event.
I can state without reservation that the track is fantastic! VIR is a like a country club for cars. If you have not yet been there, the 3.27 mile course winds up and down the beautiful countryside like a ribbon on silk. The attendant facilities are first rate.
And, the hotel? We selected the Marriott Berry Hill Plantation - a 30-minute drive from the track. In a recent article in the Washington Post, automotive writer Warren Brown wrote about MBUSA's introduction of the new E55 at VIR and his stay at Berry Hill. Like us, Mr. Brown was impressed with the care taken by both Marriott and the former owner (a European insurance firm) to preserve the heritage and condition of the plantation, including the slave quarters and gravesite.
This 1840s plantation has been completely restored and a modern hotel wing has been added. It's absolutely incredible! You'll be very impressed with the prices and the food! But... I don't want to get ahead of myself.
We understand that some of you cannot attend the full four days of Tri-O-Rama. So if you're looking for a great weekend getaway, this is the place!
Registration opens on Friday, September 12. On Saturday, we'll host the Concours d' Elegance on the hotel grounds - there is absolutely no need to go anywhere else and there isn't a more beautiful site for more than a hundred miles. On Saturday evening, the first social event - the Welcome Reception - will also be held at the hotel in the original mansion.
On Sunday, the Autocross and Rallye will both be held. (We are trying to move the Defensive Driving School to Sunday so that it will not interfere with track time on the full track.) And in the evening, Concours and Rallye awards will be presented at the Biergarten dinner.
Monday will bring a full day of track events at Virginia International Raceway with both the Performance Driving School and the quarter mile Acceleration Runs.
On Tuesday, it's another day at VIR with full-course time trials. The event wraps up that evening with the Grand Finale banquet back at Berry Hill. All of the driving event awards will be presented that evening.
Berry Hill is only four and a half hours from Washington. Whether you can come for all four days or just for the weekend, you will thoroughly enjoy this event! If you're a track junkie, this is the place for you. Paul Newman has called VIR the most beautiful track in America. I agree completely!
For a registration packet check the section's web site at <www.gws-mbca.org>. All forms can be downloaded as PDFs. You can also send me an e-mail or drop me a note at: 1625 Park Overlook Drive, Reston, VA 20190. Remember! You must pre-register for all events.
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Merriam-Webster listing for the word lust is:
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German lust, pleasure and perhaps to Latin lascivus, wanton. Date: before 12th century. 1. obsolete a: PLEASURE, DELIGHT. b: personal inclination: WISH. 2. usually intense or unbridled sexual desire: LASCIVIOUSNESS. 3. a: an intense longing: CRAVING b: ENTHUSIASM, EAGERNESS.My spell checker's dictionary in its second (non-sexual) definition of lust says:
- (noun) a longing for something that promises enjoyment or satisfaction
- (synonym) desire, urge, appetite, appetition, craving, itch, passion
- (related) pining, hunger, hankering, greed, hungering, longing, yearning, thirsting, thirst, yearning, avarice, cupidity, rapacity, yada, yada, yada...
I'll fess up. It's the new E55. I saw my first one at a local dealer as it was being delivered to its eager but unappreciative new owner. This philistine (a person who is guided by materialism and is usually disdainful of intellectual or artistic values, b: one uninformed in a special area of knowledge) was actually leaning on his new car! And, he wasn't wrapped in terry cloth!
The damage had been done, though. My heart raced. My knees were weak. My brain was awash with thoughts of options and colors (his was silver). I drove home unaware I was driving.
Next, I saw a black one on the road. Pant! Pant! Then two silvers in two different locations. At our autocross in Winchester, the father of a participant visited the event in his new Tectite Gray Metallic version.
In all, I saw maybe six by last Friday. Then on Saturday... ah, Saturday... GWS Treasurer Jim Glenn showed up at the club's storage garage (where several of us were readying for the picnic) in his brandy new, and so incredibly fantastic, silver E55 with the optional panorama sun roof and high tech solar panel. I drooled all over my clean shirt!
I was driven over the edge by PBS' Motorweek tonight. After seeing Pat talk about the dangers of low tire pressure and reviews of the new 350Z rag top and the zoomy new Chevy SSR (a folding hard top convertible sports pickup thingy) and with only 10 minutes to go... John did a review of... gasp... the E55. In their test the beautiful silver (again) beast did 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds and the quarter mile in a tick or two over 12 seconds at 114 mph. He says: "It's as fast as the new Porsche Turbo." I'm smitten! I'm sunk! Lust has become love!
pylon alley by Tom Newman
Autocross #3 and #4
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a rocky start with scoring, but I am muddling through. Please, keep me advised of any mistakes that you notice so that I can correct them before the final points tally. We had a great couple of events over the last two months. WSSC is proving to be popular with the majority of our autocrossers because of its location. It was also good to get back to Winchester, but on a sunny and not too hot day for a change. I look forward to seeing you all back at WSSC in August.
Autocross #3 - "O Slalom Mio"
Great turnout for the June event at WSSC. It turned out to be a super event. The only down side was that we had to turn away some cars to maintain our 50 car limit. Bill Stewart came out in fine fashion, yet again, to secure another FMBTD and overall Benz victory. It was also good to see Bill Hopper out thrashing with us. Bill is attending more and more driving events and we are grateful to have him... Only so long as he keeps bringing the Segway. Denise Dersin trounced the competition again by piloting her CLK320 (we know who really owns the car) to secure the ladies' FTD for the Benz group. Ted, look out! You are squarely in her cross hairs.
The "Foreign Car" classes were also exciting. Bill and Angie Brochu returned to secure overall wins. Congratulations to the husband and wife team! Speaking of Bill and Angie Brochu... *peeks under a rock*, where have you been? We miss you guys.
Now, I am not one to poke fun but... Our glorious leader, Joe Wozney, and spoose Bobbie finally returned to autocross with a hack and a sputter. Not them, but rather the venerable white Porsche 911. After much pushing, grunting, and coughing, the car fired and Joe and Bobbie were able to complete their runs in fine fashion. Please, take note of the picture below. Special credit goes to the pit crew's heaving and pushing Joe's car.
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Left. After owning a Pontiac and a Ford, GWS Autocross Chairman Tom Newman finally drives a vehicle that he can handle! He later fell off.
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Autocross #4 - "Oh! My Aching Kidneys!" Since renamed "Don't Fence Me In"
Was this the same lot we used for years and years? Couldn't be. Pleasant breeze, sunshine, comfortable temperatures... Very strange for us veteran autocrossers. Great turn out for the Winchester event. Some even traveled far and wide to join us. Gary Wallick drove all the way down from New Jersey to give Klaus a run for his money. For the first time that I can remember, we had two 230SLs competing head to head. Unfortunately, Gary was unable to overcome Klaus. Of course, having a distributor problem didn't help matters either. Tom Heacock to the rescue! Tom worked to get Gary rolling again for the long trip back to New Jersey. Way to go Tom!
Bill Stewart continues his dominant reign in the 16-Valve class. However, Bruce Roth claimed his first FTD of the season in his SLK 32. As clean as our Concourse Curmudgeon keeps the car, it's no wonder it splits the air with ease. Debbie Hirtes claimed top honors for the ladies again. While Jim Smith "hot footed" it all the way through the course in fine style. You see, Jim's car has been around since rocks were soft. That kind of age tends to affect the equipment as Jim found out with hot coolant spraying on his feet. Tom Heacock to the rescue again as he and others got Jim road worthy.
For the first time this season, the high horsepower crowd was mute. They ought to have been! This course was all about who has the ponies. The battle raged between Kenyatta, Marty, and Mac. Ultimately, Kenyatta came out on top by a 4 one-hundreths of a second margin! I hope we can continue to have battles like this in the future. Oh, Jack "Mr. Traction Control" Douglas learned not to push the magic button in midstream.
The ladies came out strong as well. Ahnie Senft took the non-Benz ladies' win. Not bad... four events so far this season and we've had four different ladies take firsts!
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Vehicle Prep Center Tour
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of the most popular events of the year is back! For all the fans of the latest and greatest from Mercedes-Benz, we will be returning to the Mercedes-Benz North America Vehicle Prep Center in Belcamp, Maryland. Plan on joining us on Saturday, October 4, at 9:00AM sharp.
For those who have not attended this event in the past, please put it down on your calendar. The Center goes all out for us by making sure there are special vehicles available for you to sit in, to stick your head in and under the hood, to ask any and all questions, and to just generally appreciate the vehicles Mercedes-Benz has built and will be creating for us, their customers.
Three years ago we were surprised with the presence of an A-Class - the small car rumored to be coming here when it is next redesigned. This time you might see the new Maybach. Expect to see the stunning new Chrysler Crossfire - processed here after assembly in Germany!
We can't divulge what other surprises will be in store this year... our only suggestion is to fill out the centerfold registration form as soon as you can and get it in the mail to Judy Roth.
The schedule: hot coffee and donuts upon arrival... tours start at 9:00AM sharp... and a very nice noonish lunch after satisfying all of our automotive appetites!
Directions: I-95 North, 20 to 25 miles north of Baltimore, take Exit 80 East onto Route 543. Go past Route 7, turn left onto Brass Mill Road (sign says Riverside Industrial Park) and then turn right onto Mercedes Drive. It's quite all right to park on the street.
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this event got listed on the calendar we had folks sign-up immediately. Do they know something you don't? Well, this is the leading Antique and Classic Car Restoration Shop in the country, and tours are always something more than special... Maybe, they do know something after all.
The last time the Greater Washington Section toured WhitePost it was a sell out. No doubt that will happen again on October 25.
This is one of the most renowned automotive restoration shops. You have seen it on TV. You have read about them in the journals and most of you have heard of their reputation by word of mouth. Now is the chance to see the shop first hand and up close. They always have quite a collection of projects being worked on. Everything from a rusted frame and a lot of cardboard boxes of parts up to the finished product - a shiny new "old" auto. Will there be a Benz being worked on? Only those who attend will find out that!
We will gather at 10:00AM to begin the experience of White Post. You will see the many intricate levels that are a part of a true automotive restoration. The steps involved and the level of detail is amazing. The stories are even better!
Cost is $10 per person and there is limited availability! Fill out the centerfold form and mail it to Bill Hopper with your check made payable to: GWS-MBCA. Mail your registration quickly so you are not put on the waiting list.
If you have questions about this event, contact Bill by phone (202-363-4189) or e-mail.
If we fill the morning tour we will try to arrange an early afternoon tour. No matter which one you attend - it will be worth every moment.
Directions to White Post Restorations can be found on their website. The shop is 60 miles west of Washington, DC; 40 minutes from Dulles Airport; and, 10 miles southeast of Winchester, Virginia.
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Annual Membership Meeting of the Greater Washington Section will be held at American Service Center on Sunday, October 19, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM. Come out and join us for this opportunity to meet your section officers, committee chairs, and board members.
Section bylaws stipulate that there be an election of officers for two-year terms in even numbered years. As this is an odd numbered year, there will be no elections at the meeting. However, we will review the past year and provide the opportunity and ample time for any questions or suggestions on the management of your section. The annual report of the section's finances will also be presented.
American Service Center will open just for our meeting and will provide us light refreshments after our meeting concludes. Please take this opportunity to attend your meeting and get to see all the new cars in the showroom too.
Attendees celebrating five year multiples of club membership (5, 10, 15 years and so on) in 2003 will be awarded special club anniversary pins. This is the last of three events - along with the Picnic and Annual Holiday Party (held last January) - each year where the pins are distributed. Don't miss this chance or wait for another five years for your pin!
There is no charge for the event but we ask that you register so we can advise ASC as to attendance numbers. Fill out the centerfold registration form and mail it to Al Angulo.
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Director and National Driving Events Committee Chairman Frank Cozza, and Mary Alice Cozza will be assisting at a Mid-Atlantic Defense Driving School at Ramapo College in Northern New Jersey on Sunday, August 17, 2003. The School will include ABS braking, a slalom, and obstacle avoidance. Greater Washington Section President Joe Wozney will run a mini-autocross.
Greg Calabro is the Event Coordinator and a member of the Northern New Jersey Section MBCA. Greg has attended many GWS events including a recent autocross and the Annual Picnic where he was a judge and helped with morning set up.
The event cost is $20 per person. If you are interested in attending, contact Greg by phone (201-871-9792) or e-mail for more information and updates. This will be good preparation for Tri-O-Rama!
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items have been found and turned in at two different events.
- The Deutsche Marque (May 6, 2003): A lady's watch was found in the Mercedes-Benz display area.
- The Annual Picnic (July 27, 2003): A single key on a ring with a plastic tag from Howard County, Maryland, was found near the food serving area.
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USA (MBUSA) reported sales of 17,246 new vehicles in June, an increase of 6.7 percent over June 2002. June sales helped propel the company to a year-to-date record of 105,901 units, a 2.9 percent increase over last year's 102,927.
Sales for the month were led by the C-Class with 5,769 vehicles sold, an increase of 4.6 percent over the 5,516 sold during June 2002. Other volume leaders for the month were the E-Class with sales of 4,230 and the M-Class with sales of 2,411. The company's flagship S-Class model line increased 20.4 percent to 1,621. It also recorded its highest month on record for sales of all-wheel-drive 4MATIC models.
On a year-to-date basis, C-, E- and M-Class model lines achieved the highest volumes. E-Class sales showed the strongest gain with an increase of 56.8 percent on a year-to-date basis.
High-performance AMG vehicles continued a record of strong performance with sales of 1,054 vehicles for the month and boosting year to date sales by 45.4 percent to 5,434. MBUSA broadened its AMG performance base with the recent launch of the E55 AMG, the fastest production sedan ever built by Mercedes-Benz.
June also marked the launch of the Maybach brand in the U.S. MBUSA sold 13 of the ultra-exclusive, super-luxury Maybach sedans.
Separately, MBUSA's Starmark certified pre-owned vehicle program set another record for June with sales of 4,584 units, bringing the year-to-date total to 25,514, an increase of 17.4 percent over last year.
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| C-Class | 5,769 | 5,516 | 4.6% | 33,576 | 32,857 | 2.2% |
| E-Class | 4,230 | 1,886 | 124.3% | 25,977 | 16,563 | 56.8% |
| S-Class | 1,621 | 1,346 | 20.4% | 10,902 | 9,988 | 9.2% |
| CL-Class | 276 | 333 | -17.1% | 1,961 | 2,022 | -3.0% |
| SL | 973 | 1,082 | -10.1% | 5,732 | 7,416 | -22.7% |
| CLK | 1,170 | 1,307 | -10.5% | 9,752 | 8,862 | 10.0% |
| SLK | 617 | 791 | -22.0% | 3,173 | 4,481 | -29.2% |
| ML | 2,411 | 3,608 | -33.2% | 13,921 | 19,098 | -27.1% |
| G-Class | 166 | 290 | n/a | 894 | 1,640 | n/a |
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| Maybach | 13 | n/a | n/a | 13 | n/a | n/a |
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today's New York Times there's an article about a wildlife corridor which stretches from the highlands of Connecticut to the mountains of West Virginia. This is a green belt of undeveloped country that has miraculously survived on the fringes of megalopolis. The black bear roams and the eagle flies over the defiant wilderness. This is the home of my heart; where winding back roads trail off into gravel; where wild turkey poults scudder off into the underbrush.
Hush the still wood.If I only drove on the interstates, if I had no interest in things mechanical; if I suffered from terminal motion sickness or velociphobia... I suppose I might drive a Japanese minivan. But I feel more fully alive when I am running the ridges. I am at one with double overhead camshafts and quad valves. My inner ear demands to be rocked and jolted. I was born to fly. Hence Scuderia Bleimaier includes four Mercedes for the road from my '65 Finback to my 6-speed '02 C230K.
Wind rippling the reeds
Of a mountain glade.
Rush the back road,
Rush
Snick the downshift.Dream weekend: shoot a round of sporting clays with my trusty Parker smoothbore at Sleepy Brook Range in West Virginia and run the MBCA autocross at the James Wood course in Winchester with the M-B sports coupe. Singin' my blues; down the Blue Ridge; under the blue sky; skirting the blue grass; Rhapsody in Blue.
Drift through the "s" curve
Finding the apex
Click of heated sheet steel,
Click
From Martinsburg you take the Tuscarora Pike to the Shanghai Grade, then you ride the Winchester ridge road toward Berkeley Springs. Up past the switchbacks, over the steep rise, back in the hickory stand, that's where you'll find me. Breaking clays in the crystal clear air with my side-by-side swinging through a proper lead. There's nothing like shooting a classic American shotgun at challenging targets in the genial company of some mountaineer ole' boys.
Puff... where once a clay target loftedAnd now down to Winchester. What have I done to deserve the bliss of followin up with a feverish run between bright orange pylons with my 17-inch Carlsson alloy wheels holding the contact patch to the roasting Shenandoah tarmac. The competition, the camaraderie, the "g" forces!
Now a cloud of dust.
Loud the report from cold steel tubes;
Tough the shoulder recoil.
Tough!
Squat the tail under torqueYes, there is a wildlife corridor. It runs from the highlands of Connecticut to the mountains of West Virginia. You'll find me living my wild life in its verdant woods and along its twisty back roads.
Chirp of hot rubber compound
Launched to glory!
Hot shot at the wheel.
Hot!
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450SLC, 1975: Hunter green/tan leather. Excellent/superb condition! Extremely well-maintained, automatic trans, power sun roof, power windows, always garaged. Only 46,883 original miles. No repairs needed. A real jewel! $12,500 obo. Call Don Zowader at 202-237-1522.
450SL, 1975: Teal/black. 54k original miles. Hard and soft tops. Garage kept. Excellent condition. Paid $21,000. Asking $18,500. Contact Kelly Webb at 540-955-3688.
450SLC, 1979: Brilliant red metallic/bamboo leather. 74k miles. Runs/drives beautifully. Needs paint and A/C work. $4500. Call Tom at 410-668-6915.
300SD, 1980: Brown/tan. Driven daily. Super running condition. Auto, sunroof, A/C. Well maintained. VA inspection. Small body blemishes. Good commuter car. 25 mpg. $3600 obo. Call Roger Baker at 703-352-7320.
300D Turbo, 1982: Green/green leather. Beautiful car. Exceptionally good condition. Driven daily by original owner (non-smoker). Sunroof. Garage kept, well maintained, service records, unusually low mileage. $5400. Call Al at 703-281-5750 or email at <aasedk@Juno.com>.
300D, 1985: 163k miles. Good body, no rust. Driven daily. Started first time daily this winter. New A/C - very cold. New glow plugs. Spare Becker Grand Prix radio. $5750. Call Robert at 703-924-3225.
560SL, 1989: Black/Black. 2nd owner. Excellent condition, garaged. 84k miles. Both tops. Maintained at Mercedes dealerships (all records). New alternator, steering box, tie rods, linkages, battery, fuel pumps, oil changes, brakes. Loaded. $18,500. Call Chuck at 703-609-7882.
300SE, 1992: Smoke silver metallic/Parchment soft leather. 98k miles. Orig. owner, always garaged, non-smoker, excellent cond. All dealer maintenance. New A/C compressor. $13,500. Call Uwe at 301-257-5522 or email at <ulscherf@starpower.net>
190E 2.6, 1993: Black. 105k miles. Limited edition. One owner. CD. XM radio. New tires. Call Page at 202-966-3480.
ML430, 1999: Black/black. 133k miles. New trans at 116k. MB warranty to 150k. Side steps, brush guards, skid plates, PIAA lights, MB video. New springs, shocks, lowered. 20 mpg. Call Richard at 703-927-5920.
Parts Car - 300CD, 1980: Blue/blue. Rims/tires good. Great glass, good body panels, rust in rear. $300. Call Ben Weber at 703-777-2982 or email at <weber4blueridge@yahoo.com>
Wheels/Tires: For SLK, C, others. 4 German Mille Miglia Star alloys w/Pirelli 205/55H16. Stored to mfg. recommendation. Cost $1100. Sell $400. Call Mac at 301-724-4020.
Wheels/tires: From 2000-2 four orig. tires and rims. Excellent cond. Tires have 12k miles. Will deliver in DC area. $600. Call 703-362-3498 or email at <anhdoquy@msn.com.
Star Magazines: Complete from July 1983 through August 2003. Excellent condition. Tech articles indexed. Call Al Geiger at 703-281-5750 or email <aasedk@Juno.com>.
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Central Virginia Section has arranged for a tour of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond, Virginia on August 23 at 10:00AM.
The site of the gardens was, at one time, an Indian hunting ground, a recreation center, a children's hospital, and a residence. It is named for Lewis Ginter, a prominent businessman who owned the property in the late 1800s.
His niece, Grace Arents, who was an avid gardener, bought the land after Ginter's death. Her will stipulated the foundation of a botanical garden in her uncle's honor. Her wish was realized in 1984 with the foundation of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.
The Garden's new conservatory opened on March 22, 2003. The structure is the only classical, domed conservatory open to the public in the Mid-Atlantic region. The 16,617 square-foot complex houses exotic and unusual plants from subtropical and tropical regions of the world. The garden comprises 40 acres.
The Garden Cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating and features a salad bar, soups, entree specials, sandwiches, and desserts. Prices range from $5 to $14.
Members will meet at the parking lot at 10:00AM. Lunch will be on your own.
More information on the gardens is available on their website. Pre-registration for the event is required. Please contact Harold Suter at 804-285-2239. Central Virginia Section members will have their admission subsidized. You will have to contact Harold to find out the fee for members of sections other than Central Virginia.
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the National Business Office of the Mercedes-Benz Club announced that members can now join additional sections. This will permit members who live near other club sections to receive the newsletters of those sections. For example, members who live in the southern part of the GWS might be interested in attending events in the Virginia or Central Virginia sections or folks in northern Maryland or Delaware might want to participate in South Jersey or Delaware Valley section events. It will also benefit "snowbirds" wintering in the south.
The cost is $15 per additional section and membership in the additional sections must run concurrent with the member's existing membership expiration date. Voting privileges are limited to national elections and the primary section membership.
Section's Annual Financial Report
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bylaws require that The Treasurer's annual report of the Section's financial condition be published in the Tri-Star. Any member with questions on the financial report or Section finances in general has the right to review the Section's books after making arrangements with the Treasurer.
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| Events | 29,407 | ||
| GWS Store | 830 | ||
| Maryland Auto Tags | 325 | ||
| National Rebates/Tri-Star Advertising | 29,698 | ||
| Miscellaneous Income | 353 | ||
| Dividends | 342 | ||
| Total Income | 60,955 | ||
| Expenses | |||
| Events | 25,885 | ||
| Contributions | 819 | ||
| Maryland Auto Tags | 25 | ||
| Newsletter | 28,394 | ||
| Administration | 6,592 | ||
| Total Expenses | 61,715 | ||
| Net Income (Loss) | (760) | ||
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| Cash | 6,901 | ||
| Value of Depreciable Assets | 5,652 | ||
| Investments | 30,673 | ||
| Total Assets | 43,226 | ||
| Liabilities | 0 | ||
| Net Worth | 43,226 | ||
An internal review of the club's financial records was made by independent members of the club. Their findings were that the club's financial records accurately reflected its assets as of December 31, 2002 as well as its income and expenses from January 1 through December 31, 2002.
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