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A Vision and The Strategies

Our national membership ranking has climbed up a ladder from 6th place to 5th place, and we’re just a few members shy of being in 4th place.  I am hoping by the end of the year, we will be back to our 3rd place ranking and heading for the number one spot by the end of the next year. I am proud to say that when it comes to the number of reported events posted on the MBCA website, we are 2nd to none. Since February, we had already led three of the First Sunday Drives, two of the weekend overnight road trips, and two meets of Mercedes-Benz Classics and Coffee, each and every activity we had organized was well enjoyed by every member who participated. 

It is my pleasure to announce that we have confirmed the date, the time, and booked the reservation for our Annual Member Appreciation holiday party.  The date is set for Saturday, December 4th, 2021, 10:00AM-3:00PM at Casa Bella, Sunol. The cost for the facility, staff, and all you can eat (Buffet Style), and all you can drink (Beverages, Wine and Champaign) is $100 per person, based on 100 plus attendees.  The board has agreed to subsidize a total of $2,500 for this event, which means the first 100 registered members, associate members, and guests will only be paying $75 per person for this most important section event of the year! Please mark your calendars, save your spots, and take advantage of the subsidization by registering now!  Click Here to Register at Motorsportreg.com 

The national has no sign of releasing the membership rebates to all sections at this time, which means our fixed operational cost, events supply, and expenses were supported by our section members’ generous donations and volunteering.  Our goal for this year’s donation amount is $4,000, and we are currently at $3,000, 75 percent of reaching our goal.  Please continue to make donations and/or volunteer your time and remember to give joyfully! 

At the last M-B Classics and Coffee meet, we had 15 Mercedes-Benz Classics rolling into the parking lot, and 24 members who came together, and enjoyed the wholesome breakfast at Leann’s Café in Burlingame. The turn-out was fantastic, and the members gave positive feedback, which prompted John O’Brien, Ty McConney, and Timothy Iverson, to show interest in organizing similar activity in Marin and Santa Cruz areas.  If you’re an owner of or know someone who owns a café, please let me know; we’d like to work with you and bring the meet events to support our local businesses.  

There are two exciting First Sunday Drives coming up, gorgeous scenic views and fabulous local restaurants to select from for the no-host dining experience after the drives. 

June 6th – Lafayette to Niles – Dr. and Mrs. Lane 

July 11th – Pescadero Creek through Redwoods – Carol and Darby