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The Starting Line, what’s going on in May…
Ohio Governor DeWine & Dr. Amy Acton have extended the stay at home order through May
29th, renaming it Stay Safe Ohio. Because of that, there will not be any Miata Club scheduled
events this month.
Owner’s Manual… 1 Calendar
President’s report
2 Meeting Minutes
3 Under the Hood
(Club news & Membership)
4-6 Start Your Engines
(Coming up)
7-8 From our Members
9-10 The Tail Pipe (FSOT) &
In the Trunk (Editor)
May 2020
Exhaust
Notes
Page 1
By the time you read this, we should have a much better idea of what the
month of May will have in store for us. We will then be able to tailor our
expectations and plans to meet the Ohio road map for loosening the
COVID-19 restrictions.
We are all eager to get our Miatas on the road. They are cleaned, polished
and ready to meet up with our fellow members, in whatever manner the
constraints allow. As Vice President Dan Splichal noted during our board
meeting: “Six feet apart is better than six feet under.”
Our virtual meeting went well, and we had a bit of comic relief because
one participant could not quite get it together. (Unfortunately, it was me.)
Our thanks to Todd Tannehill and Tom Walden, who prepared and
orchestrated the meeting. The video of that meeting is now on the
Members Only site for your viewing pleasure.
Dan Splichal also had another suggestion: We all have access to the names
and addresses of our members, so why not give someone a call just to
keep in touch? Maybe you will find a few people who live near you and
arrange an impromptu get together or ride.
We expect to resume our meetings and activities for the entire
membership at some point but, in the meantime, let’s do what we can to
stay connected.
Dennis 4/22/2020
Dennis’ Daily Drives
Please note: The Exhaust Notes is accessible to the public three (3) months after its initial publication.
Waiver Form Reminder:
Those members who are putting on Miata
Club functions will need a waiver form
signed by all non-members (or Wonderful
People not living in the primary
member’s home) who are attending that
function. Waiver forms may be printed
from the Member’s Only page on the
website. https://northcoast-miata.com
Contact Dennis Beckman or Dan Splichal
for the waiver forms if needed.
Meeting Minutes… April 16, 2020 Via Zoom from our homes Page 2
The regular membership meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 19th was cancelled, and the April 16th meeting was replaced with a virtual on-line "Zoom " meeting including the officers and activity organizers . Much thanks to Todd Tannehill and Tom Walden for organizing and making it happen. REPORTS:
President: Dennis Beckman Called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. Dennis reported that due to the current Virus
reality, meetings, dinners and tours will be significantly dependent on the State and Federal restrictions/guidelines. At some
point, small 5 car groups may be able to do a run, with picnic or carry out food. To Be Determined.
Vice President: Daniel Splichal - Dan reported that he contacted local authorities about tours, and they recommended a 10
person (5 car) limit. He noted that Metro parks have many roads closed to cars, and picnic tables in pavilions are taped off.
It is a gray area whether fun drives are permitted, until Ohio's Stay at Home order is loosened. Dan recommended that in
the meantime, club members could bond with their Miatas by washing, waxing, and changing their own oil.
Treasurer: Tiffany Fonner -The ending balance as of 04/16/20 is $16,723.50. Latest financial report will be listed in the
Members Only Section of the Website.
Secretary: Jim Lambert - The recorded attendance was 11, including Officers, Committee Chairs and "Virtual setup guys"
Todd and Tom.
Membership: Tony Oriti - Currently we have 216 paid memberships Membership Dues - New Members : $36.00 - 1st 6
months/ $20.00 - last 6 months. Tony Welcomed no new members: to date. See details included in Tony's membership
report.
Competition: Committee members are Rich Velardo, Tom Warden & Bob Palmer - Rich reported that autocrosses are
scheduled but only for ASCC members at present.
Newsletter: Ava Singerman - Ava thanked everyone who submitted articles for the newsletter. She encouraged even more
people to send in articles & photos. Please submit updates/revisions to tours and events by the 25th of each month.
Webmaster: Tom Walden - The 2020 website calendar will be revised to include AwD's, AwL's, Tours and all kinds of
interesting activities as the restrictions related to the COVID- 19 Virus change.
Merchandise: Tom & Barb Chew - For 2020, short-sleeve shirts are" Royale Blue" and long sleeve shirts are "Miata
Anniversary Orange".
Welcome Chairman: Greg Selby N/A - weekly Cruze-Ins to Johnny’s - mid-summer we hope
Sunshine: Marsh Showalter: N/A - Please notify Marsha if you know of any concerns / announcements regarding the
membership
( See Calendar for other upcoming activities )
Doug Leavens: Sundaes On Monday !! (TBD)
( see Calendar on Website for revised locations and dates)
OLD BUSINESS : (See the Events Postings on the web site) N/A
NEW BUSINESS : (See the Revised Event Postings on the web site) N/A
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM
Start Your Engines… coming events December Events Page 4
Page 4
Under the Hood…club news Page 3
Sunshine News: Marsha Showalter Please contact me either by phone (330) 864-5281 or email [email protected] or [email protected] if you or a fellow member needs our support by means of a card or other showing of caring and support. Sunshine is STILL working on the project of compiling a list of ALL members birthdays. Birthday list will be available at the meetings to sign up. MAY BIRTHDAYS
4 Scott Hewes 5 Marsha Showalter 6 David Levy 13 Wayne Baker, Tom Cassidy 17 Ava Singerman 20 Karen Baker 23 Scott Miller, Dan Splichal Happy Birthday to all of you. We will catch up on passing out candy from March to whenever we meet again (I may need the entire meeting time to do so, but it will be done.). Stay safe and Healthy!!!!
2020 Club Officers & Committee Members;
President Dennis Beckman [email protected]
Vice President Daniel Splichal [email protected]
Treasurer Tiffany Fonner [email protected]
Secretary Jim Lambert [email protected]
Membership Tony Oriti [email protected]
Sunshine Marsha Showalter [email protected]
Competition Rich Velardo [email protected]
Merchandise Tom Chew [email protected]
Newsletter Ava Singerman [email protected]
Web Master Tom Walden [email protected]
Sundaes Doug Leavens [email protected]
Past President Bob Maurer [email protected]
Welcome Greg Selby [email protected]
Rookies (new members)…Tony Oriti Membership Director (& Spanky)
We currently have 216 members total with Jonathan and Sarah Hatfield as our newest members.
They live in North Royalton and have a white RF 2019 Miata
Checks for $36 can be mailed or given to me or use PayPal through Tiffany at meetings.
Please wear your name badges whenever possible so we know who you are!!
Please be sure to send any updated phone, mailing or email addresses to me via email at
Our Sympathy's go out to Becca
Gustavel and Bob Maurer on the
passing of Becca’s mother this month.
Start Your Engines coming events Originally May Events Page 4
Spring Miata’s at the Gap XX September 27- October 3, 2020 Hosted by Bill Titley
It’s time for the 20th annual Spring Miata’s at the Gap, May 10th thru May 15th. The trip is all about getting to run the “Dragon” at Deal’s Gap, which is one of the most thrilling roads to drive in the USA!!! It straddles the rural state line between North Carolina & Tennessee. It is just you, your Miata, and a passenger (optional) along with huge elevation changes, and 318 curves in 11 miles. What more could any Miata gear head ask for?
Headquarters is at the Highland Manor Inn in Townsend , TN. Get your reservations in early, as you can always cancel, should the need arise. Call (800) 213-9462 or www.highlandmanor.com. The rates are 5 or more nights $79.50 per night, 3 or 4 nights $89.50 per night, or 1-2 nights $99.50 per night. Be sure to tell them you are with the Miata group to get the discounted rates. I will be arriving around noon on Sunday.
Call me at (386) 478-1233 until April 12th or at (740) 269-1723 after April 12th.
I will try to answer all of your questions.
Zoom! Zoom!
Start Your Engines coming events (continued) June & August Events Page 5
Picnic tour to Columbiana, Ohio Saturday, June 13, 2020 hosted by Doug and Carol Leavens We will be departing from Michael’s Place restaurant at 12841 State, Rd, North Royalton Ohio Departure time is 11:30 am sharp Please let me know if you would like to join us for the tour. Carol and I will arrive early for a small brunch. Please join us if you can but let us know so we can advise the restaurant. The tour will last 3 hours, arriving at the picnic at 2:30. Depart 11:30 Peninsula 11:50 16.4 miles rt 8 11:57 Rt 44 12:20 34 miles Windam 12:40 44 miles Rt 82/303 12:45 47 miles Newton Falls 1:00 20 minute break at Big Mac Picnic 2:30 86 miles You may join up with the tour en route but please advise so I will be looking for you. When signing up for this tour please remember to let Bob and Betty Belding know you are coming to their picnic. We will be using Channel 5 on the radios. Doug and Carol Leavens cell 440.821.0228 home 440.734.5632 Email douglas_ [email protected]
Picnic details coming in next month’s issue of Exhaust Notes!!
Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the home of Bob & Betty Belding in Columbiana, OH
Look to the club’s Website for the latest information on this and other events
for the near future
Meet in the Middle Tour Sunday, August 30, 2020 Hosted by Doug & Carol Leavens
Mark your calendar for the fifth Meet in the Middle tour with the Buckeye Miata Club from Columbus on Sunday
August 30th We will be meeting them at the Mohican State part about noon for a great picnic. We expect about 50
cars total. There will be hot dogs and hamburgers. Everyone is asked to bring a small dish to share along with
beverage of your choice (no alcohol). There could be a small charge to be determined. But under $5.00 each. We
will be meeting at the corner of Marks Rd and Rt. 303 in Brunswick at the service plaza. This is west of I-71 by a
few miles. This site gets us out of all the traffic lights. We will depart at 9:30 am in two or three groups. It will be a
nice relaxing two hour drive to the state park.
Any questions please contact me at 440.734.5632 or email at [email protected] (underscore after
Douglas) There is no limit on cars
Directions if you are driving direct….Take route 3 south out of Loudonville for 2.7 miles. Turn right into the
Mohican State Park entrance. Before the park gate turn left and follow the road a short distance and you will see
the pavilion. Even if you are not touring with us let us know you are coming.
Please respond by August 20 so we have time to buy the supplies.
Start Your Engines coming events (continued) August & September Events Page 6
Two Day Trip to Dearborn Michigan September 15 - 16, 2020 Hosted by Dave and Pamela Handley
F Y I – Sign up details and hotel info to be provided soon.
1st Day
Morning Drive to Dearborn
Afternoon Ford Rouge Assembly Plant Walking Tour
One of the top attractions is the walking tour of the Dearborn Truck Plant, where the new military-grade
aluminum-alloy-body Ford F-150 truck is made. The elevated walkway, a 1/3 mile journey, provides you with a unique
bird’s-eye view of the plant’s final assembly line. You’ll see firsthand the complex web of equipment, robotics, parts
delivery and skilled workers that come together to build one truck per minute at full line speeds–yes, you read that right:
one truck a minute.
2nd Day
Morning and early afternoon Ford Museum of American Innovation A
world where past innovations fuel the imagination of generations to come. A vibrant exploration of genius in all its forms,
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation allows you to experience the strides of America’s greatest minds while fully
immersing yourself in their stories. Step inside the bus where Rosa Parks took a stand, by taking a seat. Play pilot as you
explore flight innovations, starting with the Wright brothers' achievements, or make yourself at home inside Buckminster
Fuller’s circular Dymaxion House.
Midafternoon / early evening Drive home
Sweat’n & Bet’n Tour (August 29, 2020) Todd & Dee Tannehill and Tony & Lisa Terlesky
Named as a play on words for the “Freeze your butt off tour,” this tour departs from Canfield, OH. We will travel a short distance to White House Farms - a club favorite on other drives.
After some curves down 1-70 we will make a short stop in Beaver State Park for a “Bio-Break” and then continue on some great Northeast Ohio roads (including 164 out of Lisbon, OH)
We will enjoy some curves at a safe pace, cross the Newell Bridge in East Liverpool, OH and eventually arrive at the Mountaineer Casino in WV. The tour ends here with a buffet meal and plenty to do on your own for the rest of the day. For those wanting to make an evening of it – the Casino has given us a special rate.
This tour is currently full; email [email protected] if you would like to be placed on the standby list.
From our Members Page 7
First, I would like to thank the Northcoast Club President and officers for videotaping the virtual club meeting in April. Since I viewed the meeting, I heard your request for any submissions to the Newsletter. Well here is something for those who like Sudoku, crossword, and mind teasers - a Miata Word Search. I created one specifically with Puzzlemaker at DiscoveryEducation.com It is a fun, free website for creation of any themed word search.
Miata Word Search P T E C I X A A L U B S C W X
P S Q Y R N M W U W N R L Z C
A A G J S S O R C T E S U L T
D O J K G T J O S A O V B X E
Z C D I N N E R M P Q A I D T
A H U I E U V F A O B H A R R
M T P B Q T F C N T L C E L D
T R D A D Q N G W U S F X R D
Z O S O N O K J S A Z K Y O B
T N W U O Z G B C M F N H F D
F N I X N U X F Q I V P F O J
F Z A R J D M L X A U F P S Z
T R U N R R A K H T Z O O M U
P O A J V Q Q Y P A J S V C T
T E S S F Y Y Q D Q B C K X H
AUTO
CASCADE
CLUB
CREAM
CROSS
DINNER
DOWN
DRIVE
FUN
ICE
MAZDA
MIATA
NORTHCOAST
SUNDAY
TOP
TOUR
ZOOM
Have Fun, Marlene Rodgers
Miata Members, With the “shelter in place” still in effect, it is time to make alternative meeting plans starting in June. Mike Kerklo suggested we arrange to meet in parking lots of vacant stores. We could hold our meetings each month at a different location around the city and still keep our distance. I diagramed how we could set this up and believe it would work out okay. Any ideas for possible locations? Thanks. Dennis
From our Members Page 8
Would love to hear from our members about their drives around town while we are still
unable to meet in large groups. To get us started I will tell you about our May 1st drive around
our new town. Bob and I moved to Liverpool Township on April 1st and, after a month of
unpacking boxes and moving cars around, we decided to take an evening off and see what
there was to find in our new neighborhood. Here is a photo array of the event!!
The Tail Pipe… For Sale, Trade, Wanted to Buy & Freebies… Page 9 Page 6
Northcoast Miata Club Speed Shop Tom & Barb Chew, proprietors
Official Northcoast Miata Club Apparel
Hats and Visors are as follows : you pick the color of the hat/visor and you pick the color of the embroidery. Shirts, both long and short sleeve sizes small thru xxx large, a few long sleeve yellows are still available. 2020 color short sleeve will be Royale Blue, while long sleeve will be Miata Anniversary Orange.
SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT
SMALL / MEDIUM / LARGE $10.00
X-LARGE / XX-LARGE 12.00
XXX-LARGE 14.00
LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT
SMALL / MEDIUM / LARGE $12.00
X-LARGE / XX LARGE 14.00
XXX-LARGE 16.00
EMBROIDERED HATS/VISOR $18.00
Custom wood shift knobs & e-brake handles. Shift knobs come with or without the shift pattern on top. I usually have several in stock, but if not, I can have one ready in a week or less. $50 each for in stock shift knob, $70 each for knobs that I make special for you. I have various woods, walnut, maple or pecan work very well. All knobs have a threaded steel insert for weight & strong threads. Handmade by Rich Velardo
Matching e-brake handles are just $49 ($40 if it’s already in stock & ready to go). Rich Velardo [email protected] See some examples at my Miata.net FSOT thread;
https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=636796 or my Photobucket slideshow; http://s151.photobucket.com/user/RichV_2007/slideshow/shift%20knobs?sort=3
Check out the Spalted Maple shift knob/e-brake set in my Miata.
In the Trunk; Notes from the Editor Ava Singerman
We are all feeling the collective pain of the Club as we see Spring coming
quickly and yet there are no driving or group plans in the near future.
Please know that we will be together soon, and this will give us so many new
stories to share. In the meantime, share with your editor and I will be happy to
publish your travels as we persevere during this 2020 Pandemic.
Please submit your articles me no later than the 25th of each month.
E-mail to the club newsletter editor e-mail, [email protected].
The Tail Pipe… For Sale, Trade, Wanted to Buy & Freebies… Page 10 Page 6
