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The Starting Line, what’s going on in February… Feb 6th Around the World dinner Dan & Terri Cali Feb 15th Monthly Meeting @ Cascade Mike Kerklo
Owner’s Manual… 1 Calendar
President’s report
2 Meeting Minutes &
Officers
3 Under the Hood
(Club news)
4-7 Start Your Engines
(Coming up)
8-9 The Parking Lot
(Past events)
10 The Tail Pipe (FSOT) &
In the Trunk (Editor)
February 2018
Exhaust
Notes
Page 1
2018 Dues reminder!!! Please make your dues payment
of $36 no later than February 28th! Payment by credit cards (in person only) with our Treasurer,
mail your check to the Membership chairman, or renew
on our website under “Membership”. Thank you!!
January is behind us and we are one month closer to tops down weather. First, I need
to make a correction regarding Daryl being our first Webmaster, he was not, however
he still did the job for many years and I thank him for that. While on this topic, our new
webmaster, Tom, has made several changes to our web page. I think you’ll like them
so, check them out.
Since I composed the last article before our Christmas party I wanted to send a big
THANK YOU to Gary and Char for a great party. If you did not attend, you missed a
good one. Thanks again for all the extra work you both did to make it come together
so well.
On January 7th we held our budget and planning meeting. I want to thank all who
came as it was well attended; 60+ people helped to forge the beginnings of our 2018
calendar. The budget is posted on the web, as well as events so check them out and
get signed up early. Don't forget about renewing your annual membership dues as
they are due no later than 2/28/18.
On January 14th, I held our first board meeting to address some topics that were
brought up by our members. The topics we discussed included redesigning our
website, newsletter editing, dues modifications, bylaws changes, and soliciting. We
also discussed the December meeting/party budget, and balancing the budget overall.
Our thoughts on these topics were introduced at the January general membership
meeting and had a favorable response from the club. A couple of highlights were the
obvious changes in the web site, and changing the dues payments to $36 for a year
but $20 for members joining in the last half of the year (July-December 31st). This will
eliminate the confusing step-down pricing currently in place.
At the January meeting, Dan Cali presented samples of possible new colors for this
year's T-shirt. Yellow with black print was selected by the membership present. He
also showed additional club shirts and jackets that we can now order. Get in touch
with Dan to learn more about it.
We have altered our website club calendar to allow you to click on a date and all the
current info will come up for you to see - so nice! Remember, in the month of
February, Dan and Terri are hosting the AWD on 2/6, Bob and Becca have a brunch
on 2/11, and, of course, our monthly meeting is on 2/15.
Keep warm; Spring is near (I hope)! Mike
Mike’s Miata Musings
Please note: The Exhaust Notes is accessible to the public three (3) months after its initial publication.
Meeting Minutes… January 18, 2018 Cascade Auto Group Page 2
Mike called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. December minutes as published in the newsletter were approved. REPORTS:
President: Mike Kerklo Mike reported on the Planning Meeting with the 2018 activities calendar developed and the Officers meeting where
Tiffany reviewed the 2017 line item Budget and generated the new Budget for 2018.
Vice President: Bob Maurer AWD restaurants & vendors will be solicited for gift cards in exchange for newsletter advertising and promotions.
Treasurer: Tiffany Fonner Latest financial report is listed in the Members Only Section of the Website. The Club is now set up to process credit &
debit card transactions as well as gift cards which are reusable.
Secretary: Jim Lambert The proposed Bylaw changes from 2017 were unanimously approved. The By-Laws are being reviewed for
additional changes/revisions and will be posted in the newsletter as they occur.
Membership: Tony Oriti 254 members to date. Changes for Membership Dues - New Members: $36.00 - within 1st 6 months; $20.00 - within last
6 months. Welcome new members: See updates included in the membership report.
Competition: Committee members will be selected early in the year.
Newsletter: Ava Singerman Not present, but any submissions for this month only, must be in by 2/23/18
Webmaster: Tom Walden Changes include a static front page and separate pages for the 2018 website calendar updated based on the Planning
Meeting input /recommendations including AwD's, AwL's, Tours and all kinds of interesting activities!!
Merchandise: Dan Cali /Mike Kerklo New 2018 T shirts. This year’s color is yellow with black lettering along with catalog items available. Jackets will
be light tan with embroidered club logo.
Sunshine: Marilyn Nenadal Please notify me if you know of any concerns of the membership
OLD BUSINESS: Tours and events since our last meeting were reviewed by their hosts or participants. Including the Holiday Party, Around the World
Dinners, and the Polar Express/AWD at Fishers; Oglebay Lights Tour/ AWD at Texas Roadhouse.
NEW BUSINESS/ACTIVITIES:
Feb. 6th AWD - Italian Gardens - Dan & Terri Cali, Feb.11th AWBrunch - Fieldcrest - Estates Becca Gustavel & Bob Maurer, Mar 6th AWD - Mandarin
House - Ava Singerman & Bob Palmer, Mar. 24th - Wine Party - North Olmsted - Doug & Carol Leavens. (See Calendar for other upcoming activities).
Sundaes On Monday start the last two Mondays in April.
MONKEY BUSINESS 50/50 Raffle Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM
2018 Club Officers & Committee Members;
President Mike Kerklo [email protected]
Vice President Bob Maurer [email protected]
Treasurer Tiffany Fonner [email protected]
Secretary Jim Lambert [email protected]
Membership Tony Oriti [email protected]
Sunshine Marilyn Nenadal [email protected]
Competition Rich Velardo [email protected]
Merchandise Dan Cali [email protected]
Newsletter Ava Singerman [email protected]
Web Master Tom Walden [email protected]
Sundaes Doug Leavens [email protected]
Past President Gary Davis [email protected]
Welcome Greg Selby [email protected]
Exciting News for Treasury Tiffany Fonner, Treasurer I wanted to take a moment and let everybody know that the club has invested in a credit card/debit card reader. We are now able to take your credit and debit cards for purchases at our meetings and events in person. You can still use the PayPal feature online for renewals and new membership. This type of reader will allow us to accept payments for membership, Holiday dinners, merchandise, t-shirts and accessories at the meetings or events with your credit or debit card. Just to give a little background on this type of reader, the reader is a Square reader that is the brand that backs it up. There are no monthly fees, the company take 2.75% of each sale and they accept all card types. PayPal takes 2.99% + 0.30 for each transaction they do for us. Another feature the Square company has is gift cards. We are happy to announce that we do have gift cards available for purchase to give as a gift.
These gift cards can be used for anything that the club sells or even towards membership.
They are available in any amount that a person would like to put on them.
They do not have an expiration date so, if they have a balance, they can be used.
The gift cards are reusable so once you use the complete balance I will keep them for reuse keeping the cost of purchasing
new ones down.
Once again though, these need to be purchased at a meeting or event because I must be able to physically swipe your credit or debit cards. Any question or concern please email me at [email protected]
Under the Hood…club news Page 3
Sunshine News: Marilyn Nenadal
A reminder: Please contact me, either through e-mail or by phone, if either you or a fellow member needs the Club’s support offered by a card or a showing of caring and support.
Rookies (new members) …… Tony Oriti
Greetings to all the NMC membership! This month we have added one new member, Mark Thomas. He lives in
Lakewood and drives a 2017 Gray RF. We currently have 252 members. Persons who do not live in the primary
member household are highlighted in a blue color on the membership roster. If any of those persons in blue are living
with the primary member, please let me know and I will change them to full members. I would like to sincerely thank
all the wonderful people who have helped me in my new position as membership director. As this is all new to me, I
more than welcome any constructive criticism.
Please be sure to send any updated mailing or emailing addresses to me via email at
Waiver Form Reminder: Those members who are putting on Miata Club functions will need a waiver
form signed by all non-members (or associates 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 Mike Kerklo or Bob Mauer for the waiver forms if needed. Proposed Bylaw Changes: When the board met in January there was a vote to make a change to one of the club bylaws. This was discussed at the 1/18/18 general membership meeting with positive feedback. Article vii section 3 Annual dues will be collected to cover the expenses of the organization. Amount to be determined by the voting officers of Northcoast Miata Club.
Start Your Engines… coming events Page 4
AWD BRUNCH
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 11, 10:00 AM
FIELDCREST ESTATE 1346 Easthill St (55th St) SE, North Canton 44720
Home of H W Hoover in the 1920s, Founder of The Hoover Suction Sweeper Company
Sunday Brunch Buffet $21.25 per person, plus tip
AWD Brunch SIGN UP, contact: Becca Gustavel 330-633-1725 [email protected]
RSVP no later than Friday, February 9
If you’re looking for four made-to order stations (Asian, Pasta, Waffle, and Omelet), a meat carving table, BBQ ribs, baked fish, baked chicken, fresh cooked vegetables, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, rice pilaf, shrimp cocktail, and a salad bar – you’ve come to not only the right place – but also the BEST place. Voted BEST as Reader’s Choice for 5 straight years in a row, Fieldcrest Sunday Brunch Buffet has breakfast / lunch / dinner choices plus muffins, bagels, pies, cakes, cookies, mousse and a full service bar for the 21 and over guest. Linen tablecloths, professional wait staff, heavy-duty silverware and the promise that you will leave with a full belly.
.
A great way to celebrate with your Valentine
LEFT: HOOVER HOUSE ON THE ESTATE. BUILD
AROUND 1915 AND NOW A TEA HOUSE AND
INN.
LEFT: THE LODGE ON THE ESTATE; A RUSTIC
STRUCTURE BUILT IN 1925 AND THE
LOCATION OF OUR BRUNCH.
Start Your Engines… coming events (continued) Page 5
Please join us for a great party to kick off the driving season.
Bring a bottle of your favorite wine to share plus an appetizer or dessert. We will have meat balls and mini hot dogs
If wine is not your thing, please come anyway as we will have plenty of pop, tea and coffee. The Keurig coffee maker will be on for all.
If you have a favorite K cup of coffee bring it along to share.
Please RSVP by March 14th. No limit unless the whole club plans on coming. Last year we hosted 48 of your best Miata friends.
We will leave the Christmas lights up and on for the party. Note: only park on my side of the street. No parking on hydrant side.
WHERE: Doug and Carol Leavens 4327 Dogwood Trail
North Olmsted, Ohio 4070 440.734.5632
[email protected] (note: underscore after douglas)
Around the World Dinner hosted by Dan & Terri Cali
TUESDAY FEB. 6, 2018 6:30 Drinks - 7pm Dinner
Join us at
Traditional Italian
16605 Pearl Rd. in Strongsville, Ohio • 440-572-1414
Please let Dan & Terri Cali know if you can attend by Feb 2, 2018 by email at [email protected] or by phone at 440-263-4635.
Start Your Engines… coming events (continued) Page 6
April 21, 2018
Shopping for FABRIC and other important STUFF in Amish country
LUNCH, DINNER AND OTHER FUN
RSVP to one of the tour leaders by Thursday, April 19th
MEET AT 9:00 AM AT THE
McDONALDS IN BOLIVAR, SR 212 EAST OF I-77 EXIT 93 Contact one of the tour leaders:
Becca Gustavel 330-633-1725 [email protected]
Mary Miller 330-868-4799 [email protected]
Caravan to Charm to visit Miller’s Dry Goods, Guggisberg Cheese and
neighboring shops; then to Berlin for lunch, Country Craft Cupboard and
Helping Hands Quilt Shop; then to Walnut Creek and Zinck’s Fabric Outlet
and dinner at Der Dutchman.
Around the World Dinner hosted by Bob Palmer & Ava Singerman Holding with the meaning behind the Around the World Dinners, we are going to the Orient on Tuesday, March 6th as we gather at “Mandarin House” located at 10393 W. Pleasant Valley Rd., Parma, OH 44130. At 6:00 p.m. we will gather for drinks (wine, beer, bubble tea, slushies & soft drinks) with dinner orders taken at 6:30 p.m. Mandarin House boasts a large menu of Chinese delights and many Vietnamese & Thai specials. Their quick service, phenomenal cuisine and amazing prices make this a very popular place for both eat-in dining and carry-out.
While oriental music plays and the warm and inviting décor beckons you to prolong your stay, note that they close at 10:00 p.m., but are open 7 days a week for your return visit. Please RSVP to [email protected] by Sunday, March 4th so appropriate staff can be retained.
Start Your Engines… coming events (continued) Page 7
Spring Miatas at the Gap XVIII Bill & Rancie Titley
It is time for the 18th annual spring trip to the Gap! This year’s trip will occur from May 13 through the 18th with a return to the Cleveland area on the 19th. We will be staying at the same motel as in previous years (see below). One new drive is planned for this year. Every day we schedule a different drive and or destination. You can come and go using whatever days fit your schedule. We have great drives on the fantastic Smoky Mountain roads every day.
Many Miatas drive the “Tail of the Dragon” daily, which equals 318 curves in an 11 mile stretch of 2 lane nirvana! Other drives include the “Foothills Parkway”, the “Cherahola Skyway”, the “Devil’s Triangle”, and other local notorious “twisty” roads. Plan to drive a lot, eat too much, and have great fellowship with other Miata wackos! We will be staying at the Highland Manor Inn in Townsend, TN. Call (800) 213-9462 or e-mail at www.highlandmanor.com.
This year’s rates are $75/night for 5 or more nights and $85/night for 3-4 nights and $100 for 1 or 2 nights. Be sure to tell them you are with the Miata group to get the special rates. Rancie & I will be arriving around noon on Sunday, May 13th to begin the fun. Call me at (386) 478-1233 or (740) 269-1723 with any questions. Don’t miss out on all the great fun! Zoom! Zoom!
The Parking Lot… past events Page 8
Annual Planning Meeting Mike Kerklo On January 7th, we held our annual planning meeting for the Miata Club at Western Reserve Masonic Community, 4931 Nettleton Rd. Medina, OH 44256. At 1:00 pm, the executive board members and officers met to discuss the budget and other details concerned with the functioning of the club. At 2:30 pm the general planning meeting began. Our club’s calendar for 2018 events was started with such things as Around the World Dinners, drives, lunches, picnics, Rallyes, and overnight excursions. More events will be added as the year continues. Following the meeting 57 members traveled to January's AWD at the nearby Brown Derby, 5051 Eastpointe Dr., Medina, OH A lot was accomplished at the meeting and the dinner began another Miata year of food and friendship!
Dinner at the Medina Brown Derby was enjoyed by almost
5 dozen Miata club members.
The Parking Lot… past events (continued) Page 9
Holiday Party at Williams on the Lake Gary & Char Davis
December 21st was the first day of winter and the weather was beautiful for our party. No snow! 97 members attended
our Christmas party at Williams on the Lake in Medina. The party center was decorated beautifully for the holiday occasion.
Following are more pictures from this enjoyable event!!
LEFT: MIKE & LOIS KERKLO
TOP RIGHT: CASCADE’S, JASON DEMOSS &
GARY DAVIS
FAR TOP RIGHT: JARED FONNER
BOTTOM RIGHT: FOUNDING MEMBERS
INCLUDE MARGARET WATTERSTON, WITH
JOYCE & JIM SIMMELINK
TOP LEFT: LEN & NANCY MONACO
CENTER LEFT: SANDY & JOE WILLICK
BOTTOM LEFT: MARYANN TOWER
& DENNY BLACKLOCK
TOP RIGHT: BRIAN & JOY TURNER
BOTTOM RIGHT: SUE YANKOVICH
& AVA SINGERMAN
The Tail Pipe… For Sale, Trade, Wanted to Buy & Freebies… Page 10 Page 6
Well, here I go, modifying your newsletter so that you can clip those events important to you and put them in a place that will remind you to (1) RSVP to the host in a timely fashion, (2) put the date & time on your calendar, and (3) contact the host if your plans change! Remember, there are waiting lists for each event and it would be a shame to leave an open space when an email or call could allow someone else to enjoy the event!!
Please submit your articles me no later than the 25th of each month.
E-mail to the club newsletter editor e-mail, [email protected] .
For S: 2016 Grand Touring Miata, meteor Gray, tan leather interior, automatic transmission. Spotless with only 1500 miles on it, open to all offers on the car. It is currently listed on Craig's list Cleveland to include pictures. $25900.00 although I will listen to any offers. Steve Evenhiemer, feel free to call or text me at 440-669-4090.
Northcoast Miata Club Speed Shop Dan Cali, proprietor
Official Northcoast Miata Club license plate frames - $10.00 or key fob - $5
Long Sleeve Tee Shirts - $12 Short Sleeve Tee Shirts - $10 Baseball Hats - $5 See Dan at any of the club meetings or contact him @; [email protected]
The color of the new T-shirts will be yellow!! Dan will also be taking orders for any special colors or ladies size T-shirts or, if you have something you want printed, please bring it to the meeting, but they must coordinate the color with our new ink color of
Black to avoid ink charge. Look for Dan at the Feb. 15th meeting for the latest color information!
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.
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.
For Sale: Front Mask “Bra” for 1999 – 2000 Miata (without fog lights), Black with Miata script lettering. Keeps front end free of nicks and scratches, excellent condition. Normal retail is $100 and up, sale priced @ $35. All hardware included. Contact Scott Miller @ (330) 868-4799 or [email protected].
For Sale: 2008 Original 17”- 10 Spoke Alloy Miata Rims [2] $75.00 ea. Continental Spare tire Carrier attachment
$75.00 Joe @ [email protected] or 234-400-9408
Personalized, magnetic Miata club name badges are available for $15 each. See Ava if you have any questions and check them out at the next meeting or event!
In the Trunk; Notes from the Editor Ava Singerman
