VITI MERCEDES BENZ OPEN HOUSE & TECH CLINIC

On March 20th at 9:30 a.m., longtime Minuteman supporter, Viti Mercedes Benz, will open its doors to the Minuteman Section Members for a special Services Clinic.

Section Members attending the event will be offered numerous specials including:

- 10 to 20% off Repairs or Services that are booked off of the Service Clinic

- Free Loaner Cars on Day of Service

- Free Wash and Vacuum the Day of the Service Clinic, PLUS

Members attending the event will receive a Coupon worth $500 towards the purchase of a New or Preowned Certified Mercedes-Benz, the offer is good until March 31, 2010!

PRE-BOOK AN INSPECTION: Inspections on the day of the event require advance registration to ensure Viti has an adequate number of technicians on hand. To register for an inspection of your Mercedes Benz on the day of the event, call Rebecca at 401-624-6181 x1060.

LOCATION: Viti Mercedes Benz is located at 975 Fish Road in Tiverton, Rhode Island.

Learn about their award winning dealership and the unique services they provide to Mercedes Benz owners throughout New England at www.viti.com.

EVENT REGISTRATION BY 3/16: Please send John Piekarczyk, Minuteman President, an email or telephone call to let him know if you will be attending the event. Refreshments will be on hand.

John S Piekarczyk 560sec@charter.net or 508-943-5747.

NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM WITH THE WACHUSETT OLD CAR CLUB

Norman Rockwell Museum houses the world's largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art. Highlights include enduring favorites from Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post covers, the powerful Four Freedoms, and the nostalgic Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas.

We will caravan as group out to the museum through the back roads of the Berkshires. Along the route you will have some challenges to keep you alert. The group in the car which gets the most challenges right will receive a prize. We will be starting from the Spencer Fair Plaza by the Dunkin Donuts sign. The plaza is west of the center of Spencer on route 9. Meet at 8:30AM for a departure at 9:00AM sharp. It is about a 3 hour ride. We will be stopping in Stockbridge for lunch at Michael's and then proceeding onto the museum. The tour will at 2PM. Plan to get to the museum by 1:40 for group ticket purchases.

Rain or Shine event.

Any Questions: Call Ernie Fancy 508-8354018 or email fancyer@charter.net

Please register by April 6,2010.

EUROPEAN AUTO SOLUTIONS (EAS) OPEN HOUSE

Spring's Arrival is More Than Just a Myth

Come celebrate the arrival of Spring at European Auto Solutions' 5 th Annual MBCA Minuteman Section Open House, 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. on April 17 th.

• Each attendee will be given 15 minutes of
lift time for personal inspection of their Mercedes-Benz with one of our technicians to both learn more about the vehicle and to have it checked for the upcoming open road season.

•  Come check out some of E.A.S.'s current projects

•  Paintless dent removal demonstration by Factory Finish

•  Quality door prizes, including a Mercedes-Benz pedal car

•  Refreshments will be provided

So whether you want to check out the undercarriage of your Mercedes-Benz, check out the eclectic mix of vehicles that show up, or share in the fun with other Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts, make sure you come out to E.A.S.'s MBCA Minuteman's Section Open house on April 17 th at 838 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453.

Please RSVP to John Piekarczyk 508-943-5747/ 560sec@charter.net or Ed Owen 781-642-0667 / ed@virtualeas.com.

EAS Website.

Event Chairman Ed Ownen/John Piekarczyk.

Email Ed Owen OR CALL 781-642-0667

Email John Piekarczyk or call 508-943-5747.

ANNUAL MEETING / DINNER & THEATRE EVENT

Show:
Young Frankenstein at The Opera House
  
Dinner:  BiNA osteria Ristorante

Member Cost: $95 per person.

Registration Limited to 60 Members.

Join us on Sunday April 25, 2010 @2:00 p.m. for the MBCA Minuteman Section's Annual Meeting and Dinner / Theatre Event:

SHOW: The classic Mel Brooks musical production is alive...and it's headed to Boston. You'll have a monstrously good time at this spectacular new presentation, winner of the Broadway.com Audience Award for Best Musical. This wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend follows bright, young Dr. Frankenstein (that's Fronkensteen) as he attempts to create a monster-but not without scary hilarious complications.  

RESTAURANT: Immediately following the show we will enjoy cocktails and an extraordinary dinner at downtown's newest Ristorante – BiNA osteria , located in the Ritz-Carlton Residences, just a few steps away from the Opera House. Serving sophisticated and exceptional food in an elegantly modern environment, BiNA osteria offers a unique & flavorful contemporary dining experience.

COST: A super value at only $95.00 per person (thanks to a large contribution from the MBCA-MINUTEMAN SECTION).

LIMITED TICKETS: There is limited seating for only 60 members and reservations will be on a first-come first-served basis. Hurry, this event annually sells out quickly, so send in your reservations now!

Theatre tickets and directions will be mailed out in late March/early April, but please include an E-MAIL address for confirmation.

For more information contact Rich Garick

Phone: 603-898-3980

June 12

11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

SUMMERFEST III - Presented By Wagner Mercedes-Benz

Enjoy an afternoon in the great outdoors under the majestic pines of Indian Ranch Resort located on the shores of one of nature's greatest gifts to New England - Lake Chargogg-
manchaugagoggchabunagungamaugg.

Bring the children, grandchildren, family and/or friends to enjoy a day of fun and fellowship sponsored by Wagner Mercedes-Benz. Cruise along portions of the 17 mile shoreline of the Lake on a pontoon boat exclusively reserved for our event attendees. The cost for the boat excursion is included. Swim, paddleboat, or simply relax and enjoy a traditional cookout with hamburgs, hot dogs, potato and tossed salad, baked beans, corn on the cob, watermelon, coffee and punch.

Indian Ranch is located on Route 16 in Webster, MA.

Adults $14; Children 5-12 $10; Under 5 - Free.

Reservations due by: June 4.

July 18

Starting withCars & Coffee at 10:30 a.m.

WESTERN MA COOKOUT - Presented By New Country Mercedes-Benz

The Minuteman Section of the MBCA presents its first-ever Western Mass Cookout presented by New Country Motor Cars of Hartford!

Sunday July 18 th 2010 at the Willowbrook Pavillion at Look Park in Northampton, MA (Florence, MA)

Start time: 10:30 a.m. Coffee and Cars ...Willowbrook Parking Area

Menu: Pulled Pork, Barbeque Chicken, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw and Potato Salad. Soft rolls and butter. Assorted bars and watermelon.

Beverages: Bring Your Own (No Glass Containers Please.)

Ticket Cost: $20 per adult…$15 for children under 12.

Look Park Activities Include: Pedal Boats, Tennis, Playground, Ball Fields, 18 Hole Miniature Golf, Spray Park, Steamer Train Rides (Park admission is $7.00 per car.)

For more details and ticket purchases contact Kevin Caputo, Event Chairman at kjcaputo@charter.net or (413) 386-4225.

New Member Sign-ups. Raffle. Prizes. Great Food. Good Fun. Reservations due by: July 9th.

We would like to acknowledge sponsors: Best Transmission, Rick's Auto Body and the Law Offices of Christopher F Cava (all of Springfield) for helping to defray expenses.

KEN BOURQUE'S NAUTICAL CRUISE
Presented by AlphaCars

For the 2010 annual nautical cruise, we will revisit Falmouth and the schooner we so enjoyed last year. We will depart from the pier located behind the Clam Shack at 227 Clinton Ave. Falmouth , MA on Sunday, August 8th. Free parking is available in the Clam Shack's parking lot. The Liberté, a 74foot 3-masted schooner, will sail for 2 hours in the waters off Cape Cod . Light refreshments will be available on board. Please plan to arrive at 2:30PM for a 3:00PM departure. Of course dress comfortably but appropriately for potential sea spray depending on the weather.

After the cruise we will drive a few miles to the famous Oysters Too Restaurant and lounge in Teaticket, one of the favorites in this area, for a half hour cocktail period to stabilize our sea legs.

The schooner can accommodate only 49 people so please respond early. All registration forms must be received by Saturday, July 31 with a check made payable to Minute Man Section, MBCA and your choice(s) of entrees.

Cost: Members $50. Non-Member Guests: $75.

September 18

9:00 a.m. to Noon

MERCEDES-BENZ OF SHREWSBURY OPEN HOUSE

Join us for a private tour of Wagner Motor's New Autohaus designed dealership - Mercedes-Benz of Shrewsbury, Route 9 - 760 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA.

Autohaus is the Mercedes-Benz corporate dealership design that all dealerships will be following. This is your chance to see the future of MB dealerships firsthand. This is the first and only one in the Northeast!

Wagner Motors will be extending a $500 discount on new and preowned Mercedes-Benz to members attending the Open House. Refereshments will be served.

RSVP to John Piekarczyk at 508-943-5747 or 560sec@charter.net by September 16th.

GERMANFEST XXIV
Presented by InterCity Lines

On Sunday October 3rd, the Minuteman Section of the Mercedes Benz Club of America and the Larz Anderson Auto Museum are pleased to present the 24th annual Germanfest presented by Intercity Lines.

Registration will open at 8:00 a.m. and will cost $20, which includes entrance into the museum for 2 individuals. All registration will take place on the day of the event. Judging will begin at 11:00 a.m. with "rags down" announced at that time indicating the stop of all cleaning of cars. If you do not wish to have your Mercedes-Benz judged, you may register to enter the field as "display only"; registration fee applies. Arrivals after 11:00 a.m. will be entered as "display only".

Rules for judging in the street class and concourse class are according to Mercedes Benz Club of America criteria, which focuses on cleanliness and authenticity of the vehicle.

The daily driver class has been replaced with a Survivor Class. The rules for this class are: Any model Mercedes Benz, in original unrestored condition 25 years of age or older. Must be driven to the event and not bear dealer or repair plates. Judged according to street class rules.

First, second and third place awards are given out in 11 classes and 4 trophies are awarded for the finest and most unusual cars entered. Description of Classes.

Volunteers are appreciated. Please contact John Slamin for further information.

Venue Location: Larz Anderson Auto Museum | 15 Newton St Brookline, MA 02445 | 617-522-6547

More info, contact John Slamin.

FARBERALLYE XXXIII Presented by European Auto Solutions

Northern Worcester County Rallye

The Minuteman Section is pleased to host Farberallye XXXIII presented by European Auto Solutions on October 15, 16, 17 th. This year's track will guide participants along the beautiful rural and scenic roadways of Northern Worcester County taking us through quaint towns, by historic New England homes and the lovely Wachusett Mountain and Ski Resort located in Princeton Massachusetts.

Home base for Farberallye XXXIII is the newly renovated and contemporary Marriott Courtyard in Fitchburg, MA located at 150 Royal Plaza. Hotel reservations are to be made directly with the Marriott Courtyard at 888-236-2427. Room rates are $119 for single occupancy per night, $129 double occupancy. The Marriott Courtyard is pet friendly and assesses a $50 per pet fee. The Marriott Courtyard is also home of Massachusett's greatest indoor water park, CoCo Key. Reduced ticket rates to the CoCo Key Water Resort are available to MBCA members. Make your hotel reservations by September 15th.

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/boscf-courtyard-fitchburg/

A Welcome Reception will be held on Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. The Rallye itself will kick off on Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. (following a hearty Country Breakfast Buffet, sure to please even the biggest of appetites). The day will end with Buffet Banquet and Awards Ceremony on Saturday evening.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS:

•  Awards Banquet ONLY:

If you are ONLY attending the day of the Rallye and will be joining us for the Awards Banquet, the cost for the Banquet is $25.00 per person.

•  Awards Banquet & Breakfasts:

If you are staying overnight and joining us for Breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday morning AND the Awards Banquet on Saturday evening, the cost per person is $50.

•  Rallye Entry Fee - $25 per car.

Questions: Contact Ric Fair directly at 978-335-7737 or email at spottedbenz@verizon.net

See Registration Form for menu details.

Contact Ric Fair - Rallymaster at at 978-335-7737 or email at spottedbenz@verizon.net