Posted on February 2nd, 2012 by Gary Goodman
Join us on opening night, Saturday February 25th for our annual Cleveland Auto Show Dinner at the I-X Center. Our group will congregate at the Mercedes-Benz display at 6:30 pm and move as a group to dinner in the lower level of the I-X Center. A highlight of the evening will be a presentation by MBUSA representatives about the many new and refreshed models that will be introduced during 2012.
Reservations are a must and your request needs to be mailed to John Tuck no later than Feb. 16th to allow sufficient time for him to mail your show & dinner tickets to you.
The continued generosity of Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted makes this event possible–so please thank them for their support!
Complete event and registration information is available in both Word & PDF formats below.
Questions? Contact John Tuck at (216) 408-8454 or john.tuck1@gmail.com
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Posted on January 5th, 2012 by Gary Goodman
THE OHIO BACKROADS ADVENTURE TOUR
A Four-Day Metric Mille
Dates – 8/5/12 through 8/9/12
The Ohio Backroads Adventure is a 2012 Great Lakes Regional event presented by the Western Reserve Section | Mercedes Benz Club of America. This is a four-day driving tour that will go through east-central and southeast Ohio featuring the “roads less traveled.”
While our dinners and event stops will require being time-certain, participants will tour at their own pace and on their own schedule. Spend as much time or as little time as you desire at the various stops along the way.
Our stops will be interesting and not always seen by the everyday tourist. A husband-wife team developed this tour for you. Don and Carol Velcio’s varied interests were used to balance the roads and the stops to satisfy everyone in your group.
The tour is not a rally, a race, or a speed contest of any kind. Everyone should observe all legal limits and their own personal limits as well.
Readers of Car and Driver magazine have read about the editors’ well-loved but secret roads through Ohio’s Appalachian mountain foothills. On this tour, you’ll drive many of our well-loved roads. Be warned – some roads will seem like never-ending ups and downs curving right and left. These are drivers’ roads. This isn’t going to be a cruise control snore down the interstate. (You’ll love it).
Participants will make their own hotel reservations at our suggested spots or any other of their own choosing. Blocks of rooms are being held for us thirty days prior to the event. Book early! Generous discounts are being extended to us from the normal rack rates.
Sunday night, 8/5/12 – Kickoff buffet dinner (included in your entry fee) with cash bar, Parma, OH – Das Schnitzel Haus.
Monday 8/6/12, Day 1–Head out of Cleveland to Cambridge, Ohio. 160 miles. We will see:
- Berlin, OH in the heart of Ohio’s world-famous Amish country – lots of shopping opportunities.
- Hershberger Bakery and Farm, Charm, OH – definitely worth your time to stop, shop, snack, and visit the petting zoo.
- Roscoe Village, Coshocton – Ohio and Erie Canal history and lunch opportunity.
- Lodging at the Comfort Inn (a gold medal winner), Cambridge, OH.
- Dinner on your own or with your friends in Cambridge.
Tuesday 8/7/12, Day 2–Cambridge to The Wilds back to Cambridge. 140 miles. “If Momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy” is our theme today. We will see:
- Dresden, Ohio contains shopping opportunities galore. It was Longaberger’s premier location before the construction of the Longaberger Homestead.
- The Longaberger Homestead is known to every basket collector and basket maker. Shopping and more are available to make everyone in your party happy. Lunch opportunities in the Restaurant or the Barn.
- Cross the unique “Y-Bridge” in Zanesville. You’ll briefly be on the early nineteenth century National Road.
Take a long drive out into the heart of strip mine country. See the Miner’s Memorial complete with the “Big Muskie” bucket. Definitely worth a visit.- Enjoy The Wilds “Sunset Safari Tour” and buffet dinner (included in your entry fee). The Wilds is one of the largest and most innovative wildlife conservation centers in the world. Twilight is a magical time of day to experience The Wilds.
- Return to our lodging at the Comfort Inn in Cambridge (about 25 miles from The Wilds).
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Posted on December 14th, 2011 by Gary Goodman
Our annual Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, January 7th, 2012 at The Melting Pot of Lyndhurst in Legacy Village (24741 Cedar Rd., Lyndhurst 44124). Festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. with plenty of time to mingle while enjoying a variety of cheese fondue appetizers and a holiday drink from the cash bar. The real fun begins with the interactive dining experience featuring steak, chicken, seafood, and vegetables that you prepare in a variety of fondue sauces. After a brief presentation of awards and member recognition, the evening will finish with The Melting Pot’s legendary chocolate fondues. Continue reading »
Posted on October 30th, 2011 by Gary Goodman
National election update–the new national board met on Saturday November 5 and elected the following officers:
President–Steve Dierks, Pikes Peak Section
Vice Pres–Greg Magnus, Central Virgina Section
Secretary–Mary Alice Cozza, Western Reserve Section (re-elected)
Treasurer–Laura Simonds, San Francisco Bay Section (re-elected)
Congratulations to all and best wishes for a great year serving MBCA!
The Western Reserve Section annual election of board members and officers was held at our October meeting. Please welcome Jim Tullis and Rod Thompson as enthusiastic new members to our board. The board members elected the following officers: President—Bill VerDuin; Vice President/Secretary—John Tuck; and Treasurer—John Morrison. A complete list of board members can be found here .
In national election news, section members Mary Alice Cozza was re-elected and Terry Kiwala was elected to serve on the national board as Directors at Large. Our section is well-represented at the national level—in addition to Mary Alice and Terry, Josie Lesler is a Director at Large, Frank Cozza is our Regional Director, and Pete Lesler is the Past President ex-officio. Thanks to all the section and national board members and officers for volunteering their time and efforts to help to make a better MBCA for all of us to enjoy!
