Once the Hells Gate/Harrison drive is complete, I will post the details of the AGM. I don't want to take away from participation in the drive and I want to give Thomas an opportunity to book the hall.
I will also post possible events for the coming months to gauge interest. They are:
1) A tour of Nu-Brite's new wheel repair centre
2) A tour of a body shop specializing in old British vehicles. He usually has one or two Minis in the shop and will have our BugEye in for final bodywork
3) A drive to Reiffel Bird Sanctuary and possible wander through
4) A second carting day as an end of season event as discussed earlier in the year
Stay tuned for updates and more info.
Kathy Hahn
VMCC President
Monday, August 31, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Hells Gate and Harrison Hotsprings Drive
Date: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009
Time: Meet 9 AM
Place: Scottsdale Mall
From Beken: I have penciled in September 12 for a drive to Hells Gate with a stop at Harrison Hotsprings on the way back. I think a photo opp amongst the sand castles (if there are any) would be fun. This will be close to an all-day drive. Hopefully, everybody should be home by around dinner time so as not to interfere with your family BBQ schedules.
I plan to leave Scottsdale Mall around 9:00 am, possibly make Coquitlam Centre around 10:00 am with other meetup spots along the way. If others want to join in the run somewhere along the route, post a message. We will take Hwy 7 (Lougheed highway) to the Fraser Canyon. Return via Hope and then Highway 1. The drive will officially end when we return to Highway 1 from Harrison Hotsprings. That means if you live in Chilliwack or Abbotsford or Mission, you can drop out of the drive anywhere along the route home. Remember to start with a full tank of gas and bring your radios. More details soon.
Please post here if you plan to attend.
Time: Meet 9 AM
Place: Scottsdale Mall
From Beken: I have penciled in September 12 for a drive to Hells Gate with a stop at Harrison Hotsprings on the way back. I think a photo opp amongst the sand castles (if there are any) would be fun. This will be close to an all-day drive. Hopefully, everybody should be home by around dinner time so as not to interfere with your family BBQ schedules.
I plan to leave Scottsdale Mall around 9:00 am, possibly make Coquitlam Centre around 10:00 am with other meetup spots along the way. If others want to join in the run somewhere along the route, post a message. We will take Hwy 7 (Lougheed highway) to the Fraser Canyon. Return via Hope and then Highway 1. The drive will officially end when we return to Highway 1 from Harrison Hotsprings. That means if you live in Chilliwack or Abbotsford or Mission, you can drop out of the drive anywhere along the route home. Remember to start with a full tank of gas and bring your radios. More details soon.
Please post here if you plan to attend.
Monday, April 6, 2009
VMCC Upcoming Events: April 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009 - BMW Club
Dyno day with the BMW club at Miller Performance in Abbotsford. There's still room. Register before April 11
Sunday, April 19, 2009 - LAMB
4th Annual St George's Day British Car Show in Fort Langley. Maximum numbers of cars is 55 on site but there are a lot that show up to look. Join Langley Area Mostly British Motoring Club for a day to celebrate the British vehicle, either by entering a car or just dropping by for a bit.
Events page has photos of previous shows.
Sunday, April 26, 2009 - VMCC - Drive Styles of the Rich and Famous
Meeting Time: 10:30 for an 11:00 AM departure
Meeting Place: At the parking lot to the immediate north east of the Starbucks at Home Depot Park Royal, 840 Main Street, West Vancouver, V7T 2Z3, (it's on the Marine Drive side of the South Mall).
Eventual Destination: Holiday Inn, North Vancouver. 700 Old Lillooet, North Vancouver (604-985-3111) for a 12:30 Lunch at the Pantry Restaurant.
Marty is leading this popular annual drive of the ritzy part of the North Shore. The Pantry restaurant has a buffet on Sundays or you can order from the menu. If you plan to join us for the drive and brunch or even just brunch, please post here with your intentions and the number of people coming. The restaurant does not take reservations but will be trying to keep space available for us. Currently, they are working with "between 12 and 18." Thanks to Marty for prepping this drive.
This is the 50th Anniversary of the MINI. It would be great if we could have a large showing of MINIs at VanDusen on Saturday, May 16, 2009. Check out their website.
And, of course, don't forget that membership dues are due the end of April. Dues are $35 for the year and help pay for the website and forum. Dues also subsidize events like karting at TBC.
All cheques mailed to: BC MINI Cooper Society, 7231 - 120th Street, #303, Delta, BC, V4C 6P5
Membership runs from May 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010. In 2010, membership will be changed to January 1 to December 31. Current members will pay a pro-rated membership rate in 2010. For this year (2009), though, business as usual. More information will appear on the club membership page.
As always, if you see an event in which you wish the club to participate or you have an idea for a drive or social, feel free to e-mail myself or any of the other executive and/or post on the forum.
See you soon.
Kathy
2006 MCS JCW CE
1974 Mini 1000
Monday, March 2, 2009
UPCOMING VMCC EVENTS: MARCH 2008
Saturday, March 28
A Dickens of a Drive by VMCC
Start time: Meet 10 AM. Leave 10:15 AM
Start point: Campbell Valley Parking Lot south side of 16th Avenue in Langley at approx 203/204. Camp Coyote is on the North side. If you curve up the hill, you've gone too far. If you need to contact me while trying to find the drive start I'll try to remember to turn my cell on: 604-312-8403.
Drive the South Roads to Dickens Sweets in Chilliwack for lunch. They have a museum, small car collection, British grocery store, tea house and the new "pub" may even be open by then.
Thursday - Sunday, March 26-29
AMVIV
And in April for those of you who want to see what kind of horsepower your car is making: The BMW club is hosting a dyno day on Saturday, April 18. There will be two runs per car with Dyno Graph printouts provided. Non-BMW club members are welcome at a price of $65. Regular price is $75.
Miller Performance, 2009 Abbotsford Way, Abbotsford, BC
A Dickens of a Drive by VMCC
Start time: Meet 10 AM. Leave 10:15 AM
Start point: Campbell Valley Parking Lot south side of 16th Avenue in Langley at approx 203/204. Camp Coyote is on the North side. If you curve up the hill, you've gone too far. If you need to contact me while trying to find the drive start I'll try to remember to turn my cell on: 604-312-8403.
Drive the South Roads to Dickens Sweets in Chilliwack for lunch. They have a museum, small car collection, British grocery store, tea house and the new "pub" may even be open by then.
Thursday - Sunday, March 26-29
AMVIV
And in April for those of you who want to see what kind of horsepower your car is making: The BMW club is hosting a dyno day on Saturday, April 18. There will be two runs per car with Dyno Graph printouts provided. Non-BMW club members are welcome at a price of $65. Regular price is $75.
Miller Performance, 2009 Abbotsford Way, Abbotsford, BC
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Winter Go-Carting: Feb. 21
Mark Saturday, February 21 on your calendars. That is the date for our annual late winter karting event at TBC.
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time: 10:30 AM
Place: TBC Indoor Kart Racing 2100 Viceroy Place, Richmond BC http://www.tbcir.ca/
Either a half hour or an hour depending on interest.
Cost: Approximately $45-50 per person depending on numbers to be paid to VMCC at event.
Please let Thomas know if you intend to attend so we can book the appropriate amount of time. vicepresident@vancouverminicooperclub.com
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time: 10:30 AM
Place: TBC Indoor Kart Racing 2100 Viceroy Place, Richmond BC http://www.tbcir.ca/
Either a half hour or an hour depending on interest.
Cost: Approximately $45-50 per person depending on numbers to be paid to VMCC at event.
Please let Thomas know if you intend to attend so we can book the appropriate amount of time. vicepresident@vancouverminicooperclub.com
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Preliminary 2009 VMCC Calendar now live
Hello again MINI fans,
The 2009 calendar of events is up on the site now. As you can see, we have quite a variety of events planned for this year in addition to the popular VMCC events of the past.
Since this is the 50th Anniversary of the Mini, I hope we get a really good turnout at the Van Dusen ABFM, which is co-featuring the marque this year. Let’s show the public why the Mini/MINI is still going strong 50 years later. Mission Raceway is holding Vintage Races July 17-19 this year, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Westwood Racecourse, which is now very upscale housing. Sunday, July 19 is club corral day at the races and an opportunity to do parade laps around the track at lunch.
I’m hoping we can join the Mini Club in their Pat O’Brien Rally in March and maybe they can join us in a rally around September.
We are starting the year off in January with an open house for current members only, followed by the ever popular TBC karting day in February. There will be a car collection tour as well, hopefully in February. And late in the year, you can see a bit of the history of the British automobile by visiting a restoration shop in Surrey.
We are planning to borrow an idea from the Calgary club and Stuff-a-MINI with toys for the toy bureau. Hopefully, I can get the dealerships involved and we can parade to the Pan Pacific breakfast in early December with a whole lot of toys for kids who would otherwise get nothing.
Reminders of events will be made on the forum as well as sent via email . If you are a member and we don’t have your email address please send it to me so I can get you on the list. The calendar will be updated as dates become finalized.
Any suggestions for events or drives, please let me know.
Kathy Hahn
President VMCC
president@vancouverminicooperclub.com
The 2009 calendar of events is up on the site now. As you can see, we have quite a variety of events planned for this year in addition to the popular VMCC events of the past.
Since this is the 50th Anniversary of the Mini, I hope we get a really good turnout at the Van Dusen ABFM, which is co-featuring the marque this year. Let’s show the public why the Mini/MINI is still going strong 50 years later. Mission Raceway is holding Vintage Races July 17-19 this year, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Westwood Racecourse, which is now very upscale housing. Sunday, July 19 is club corral day at the races and an opportunity to do parade laps around the track at lunch.
I’m hoping we can join the Mini Club in their Pat O’Brien Rally in March and maybe they can join us in a rally around September.
We are starting the year off in January with an open house for current members only, followed by the ever popular TBC karting day in February. There will be a car collection tour as well, hopefully in February. And late in the year, you can see a bit of the history of the British automobile by visiting a restoration shop in Surrey.
We are planning to borrow an idea from the Calgary club and Stuff-a-MINI with toys for the toy bureau. Hopefully, I can get the dealerships involved and we can parade to the Pan Pacific breakfast in early December with a whole lot of toys for kids who would otherwise get nothing.
Reminders of events will be made on the forum as well as sent via email . If you are a member and we don’t have your email address please send it to me so I can get you on the list. The calendar will be updated as dates become finalized.
Any suggestions for events or drives, please let me know.
Kathy Hahn
President VMCC
president@vancouverminicooperclub.com
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