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The Texas StarMarch/April2019

Mercedes-Benz Club of America - North Texas Section

Section Leadership

Craig Halverson, PresidentRon Seifert, Vice PresidentCarolee Seifert, SecretaryGayle Brewer, TreasurerJohn Checki, MembershipBrett Jurick, Webmaster, NewsletterMelbourne Kym, Technical ChairMaurice Nahas, Events ChairmanBrett Jurick, Regional DirectorGene Jurick, National PresidentRamzi Baransi, Park Place Motorcars LiaisonLarry Reeg, Mercedes-Benz of McKinney LiaisonBrandon Reininger, Mercedes-Benz of Plano Liaison

Inside This Issue:Texas Horse Country Tour.........1President’s Message/Welcome...................................2DIY Tech Session......................3February Membership Meeting/N. Texas Charity Donations......5MBCA 2019 Spring Raffle.........6New & Returning Members.......8Red River Concourse d’Elegance................................9Membership Application..........10

Our Sponsors:Park Place Motorcars................2Pangea Natural Stone...............3Hagerty......................................4Mercedes-Benz of McKinney....6Mercedes-Benz of Plano.........11

Upcoming Event

Texas Horse Country TourMeet at:

Denton Convention & Visitors Bureau414 West Parkway Street

Denton, TXSaturday, April 13, 2019

For something new and different for our 2019 Events, we are scheduling a great tour of the Horse Farms in Denton County, now known as the North Texas Horse Country on April 13, 2019.

The North Texas Horse Country is one of the largest concentrations of horse farms in the United States, it offers a variety of breeds and disciplines. Quarter horses, Thoroughbreds, Paints, Arabians, Appaloosas, Warmbloods...they are all here...and world champion horses abound in cutting, halter, roping, western pleasure, reining and many other disciplines. Large breeding farms, training facilities, and equine specialists are all available, making this a mecca for horse enthusiasts from all over the world.

Our tour will be accompanied with a knowledgeable guide as we enjoy beautiful vistas and relaxing backroads on your visit to the Horse Country of North Texas in our motor coach.We will see miles of pipe and rail fencing, gorgeous countryside, impressive barns, and lots and lots of horses.We will gather at 9 AM at the Denton Convention and Visitor Bureau at 414 West Parkway Street, Denton, TX. Our motor coach

will leave at 9:30 AM and we will visit two Premier Horse Ranches with guided tours of the facilities and we will get a look into the world of horse breeding. At this time ofyear, we should see a lot of new colts as well as seeing the inside of these wonderful horse barns. Also, we will be seeing the countryside between visits and after the tours, we will be stopping for lunch at Mom’s on Main Café for lunch. It is not recommended for children under 13 years of age and the tour is limited to 54 folks. So, get your reservation in early via PayPal. The cost is $45 per person and the event will include the coach ride, tours, lunch, and our onboard guide.

Let’s have a great turnout for this Springtime event.

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President’s Message

Welcome!

Can you believe it is almost springtime? I know we had the holiday party earlier this year, but it now seems like light years ago!

Please look through this newsletter, our website and your email blasts (usually sent to your inbox every Tuesday) for the most current section information. Just a couple of weeks ago I had a member call about his newsletter that he didn’t feel he was receiving. After chatting a few minutes, he discovered he wasn’t opening his email blasts and therefore he was missing his newsletter downloads. There will be a clickable link within the email blast for new newsletter downloads or you can go to the website for current or past newsletters. Be careful hitting your color print button because our newsletter is rich with photos many taken at club events by Ron Seifert, Vice President. I can almost watch the color ink disappear onto the paper!

The North Texas Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America (MBCA) is dedicated to enhancing the ownership experience of the finest automobiles in the world. We engage in a variety of activities throughout the year that hopefully appeal to a broad section of our membership.

Currently our membership totals almost 1000 members who are committed to furthering their experience and enjoyment of their cars. Whether you’re a gear head, performance driver, rally enthusiast, cultural maven or social mingler, the MBCA North Texas Section had an upcoming event for you. Check out the Events section to see what’s coming up during the year, and for details on events that are just over the horizon.

As always, we need volunteers to organize and lead future events. In particular the Red River Concours d’Elegance car show is a South Central regional venture led by the Central Oklahoma and North Texas MBCA sections to be held May 17-19, 2019 near Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. You are encouraged to sign up and participate by entering your car, attending the banquet party and/or volunteering to help organize other participants. We need a lot of help and what better way to meet more MBCA members? There will even be a judges’ school scheduled for Friday night for those members wanting to be qualified to assist with the Saturday judging. Be there or be square.

By the time you read this you will have either enjoyed or missed the North Texas Tulips & Sweetie Pie drive, but you still have time to register for the Texas Horse Country Tour scheduled for April 13th. Many events fill fast and nearly all have limited enrollment. Personally, I continue to work on a schedule for a club event at the Texas State Railroad running between Rusk and Palestine. It sounds like a lot of fun.

Many of you knew Paula Agnew and know her husband Jay and daughter Heather. Paula passed away a few weeks ago and I’m proud to say her memorial was well attended with over 20 MBCA/NTX members and spouses. She will be dearly missed.

Very sincerely,Craig HalversonPresident, North Texas Section

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DIY Tech SessionEvent Reports

March/April 2018

The North Texas Section conducted our 1st DIY Technical Session of 2019 at Park

Place Motorcars on Saturday, February 02, 2019.

There were 18 registered Members for the January Session, several Section Leadership guests, the Regional Director, the MBCA National President and two drop-in guests. Our members look forward to our Park Place opportunity to put our cars on Lifts with access to original Mercedes parts at preferred Customer pricing.

We and Park Place provided coffee, juice, fruit and sweet rolls for our members and the DIY Host Staff. We were met by the service managers, Reuben and Mike and 10 Techs welcoming us into their Workspace for a morning session that they have provided for 20+ years. A great NTX MBCA membership benefit. Our relationship with our dealers and independent shop hosts is vital for our technical sessions for our members, relationships that we must maintain for future years.

Batteries, fluid flushes, motor mounts, Brake Pads, Rotors, and Diagnostics work was performed. After the session, a group of 8 indulged in Burgers and a Brew at Maple and Motor.

Park Place MotorcarsSaturday, February 2, 2019

Dallas, TX

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February Membership MeetingEvent Report

For our monthly membership meeting, 22 folks turned out on a rainy February day for a great

lunch at the Shogun Japanese Restaurant. It was a great lunch watching the chefs prepare our food in the Japanese style and the entertainment they provided. Craig Halverson and Ron Seifert gave an overview of the events scheduled for the year and we welcomed three newcomers and visitors to our group.

North Texas Charity Donations - 2018The NTX Section each year raises money for two charitable organizations in the Dallas Area. The Samaritan Inn and the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for

Children. The donations are raised throughout the year with a 50/50 Raffle held at each event and through our auction each year at our Christmas Party. Our dealership partners contribute items each year for our Christmas Party Auction which is an important partnership in this charity function for our section. These are two organizations that serve folks in need in our community.

Shogun Steakhouse & SeafoodSaturday, February 9, 2019

McKinney, TX

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for ChildrenSamaritan Inn

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Open to MBCA Members only. Must be 18 years of age or older. No limit on the number of tickets one member may purchase. The winner will choose an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership where a check in the amount of $102,375 (US) will be sent. The winner will shop for their vehicle at the dealership of their choice. If fewer than 5,450 tickets are sold, the raffle prize will be one-half (50%) of the gross raffle ticket sales - less Federal withhold-ing of 25%, or at least $5,000 (less withholding), whichever is greater. Vehicle featured in this ad is representative only. Odds of winning depend on the total number of tickets sold. Must be a current Member of MBCA at the time of purchase and day of the prize drawing. Members may attend the drawing (not required to enter or win). 100% of net raffle proceeds shall be devoted exclusively to the lawful purpose of MBCA International Stars Section.Raffle License Number R52158.

• Drawing is Thursday, June 13, 2019• For more information and to purchase tickets, visit raffle.mbca.org, call the NBO at 800-637-2360 or check your mailbox foranofficialmail-inorderform.

MBCA’s 2019 Spring RaffleDetails & Dates• Prize:2019Mercedes-AMGGT 634-doorCoupe• MSRP: $136,500• Tickets are $50 (US) each• Last day to purchase tickets is Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Image in contest promotional materials does not entirely represent actual prize being won.Photo Credit: Mercedes-Benz USA

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Thanks to Our 80 Renewing Members Between 1/1 & 2/28!

Welcome 15 New Members Between 1/1 & 2/28!

Julieta Adame

Josep Bachir

Carmela Davis

Andrew Hahn

Zachary Hilbun

Adnan Jebbeh

Kade Jockers

Mike Kavanaugh

Rajeeb Khatua

Joyce Molen

Arvind Niranjan

Cheryl Powell

Bill Strand

George Towle

Renee Williams

Dell CannonCamelia CardosoStephen CaseyJohn CheckiJerry ChenaultAlauddin ChowdhuryEarnest ClevelandHomer CornJohn CullenLarry CurtisCraig D’souzaJack DaihRiza DewantoKeith DouglasTracy DulworthKatie DuncanMatt EgenesNicole Fincher

Jason ForresterLaura FowlerTed GloverRobert GraysonJeff HackmeyerPatricia HallRick HallEdgar HallThomas HealyMichelle HendersonJouni HiltunenRick HollingsworthBill JacksonJames W JohnsonBrett JurickWilliam KantorPeter KrauseMelbourne Kym

W.B. (Nick) LaNicca IIIFeleshia LankfordThomas LawhonR.P. LawsonCliff LeeRichard LyschikKevin MammingaGary MangoldSander MartinNikki MatthewsReed MelnickTerri MillerPatrick MurrayEdward NahasKausalya PalavesamMark ParryDouglas PierceDavid Pope

Edward PrejeanLarry ReegSamson SadiboShaun SarmientoHebert SedasDonald SlawterMichael SneedTaylor StockfordWalter StokesTom StrohmPatrick StuderGregory TabronNghia VuongGordon WagnerAshley WatsonMechelle WestCraig WheelerDavid Woolston

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Event OverviewThe Red River Concours d’Elegance is an all-Mercedes car show sponsored by the South Central Region of the Mercedes Benz Club of America (MBCA). The event is scheduled to take place at the Dallas/Ft. Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle May 17-19, 2019. MBCA members of the South Central Region are invited to enter their car(s) in a Judged Concours, Silver Star Preservation Class, Touring Class, and a Special Display Corral for other Mercedes sedans and coupes. Guests are encouraged to arrive Friday and stay through the weekend in order to fully enjoy this unique opportunity. Festivities begin early on Saturday May 18th and will include the car show, an afternoon/pre-dinner reception, auctions*, and a special awards dinner program.

Registration RequirementsPlease enter your car(s) in the show and finalize dinner arrangements by completing the attached registration form. Hotel reservations must be made individually through Marriott reservations staff at the following link: 2019 Red River Concours @ DFW Marriott Hotel & Golf Club. Rooms and dinner reservations are available on a first come basis; therefore, everyone is encouraged to finalize arrangements as soon as possible.

*Net proceeds & donations will be given to Folds of Honor (FOH). This is a nonprofitorganization founded by Major Dan Rooney, a PGA Professional & F-16 fighter pilot in theAir Force Reserves. FOH is a four-star rated charity by Charity Navigator and platinum onGuideStar, that provides educational scholarships to the families of military men and womenwho have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the United States armed forces.Scholarships support private educational tuition and tutoring for children in grades K-12, as well as higher education tuition assistance for spouses and dependents. Since 2007, FOH has carried forth this singular, noble mission - To provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service-members. Their motto says it best: “Honor Their Sacrifice. Educate Their Legacy.” (Additional information is available @ https://www.foldsofhonor.org).

Make plans to join us in Ft. Worth TX May 17-19, 2019, for the Red River Concours d’Elegance! For information concerning car

registrations, weekend activities, etc. please contact Greg Morgan, Member, RR Concours Planning Committee at

grmorgan41@gmail.com.

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Mercedes-Benz Club of America Membership Application

Please call the National Office at 800-637-2360 to join by phone or go to www.mbca.org/ to join online.

Full Name ____________________________________________________________________

Associate Member’s Name ______________________________________________________

Street Address ________________________________________________________________

City _____________________________________ State _______ Zip ___________________

Home Phone ( ) ____________________ Business ( ) ____________________

Email address ________________________________________________________________

Member’s Occupation __________________________________________________________

Mercedes Cars Now Owned _________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________(list year(s) and model(s))

I hereby apply for membership in the Mercedes-Benz Club of America.

_______________________________________ Date _______________

(Signature)

$55.00 for one year $107.00 for two years

$157.00 for three yearsCalling All Members...

We are always looking for new folks who are interested in participating in Club activities. Whether through events, driving, etc. Please contact Ron Seifert at rseifert@grandecom.net to learn more.

New Ideas Wanted We’re always looking for new ideas for events, get-togethers, drives, overnight tours, etc. If there’s a particular type of event you would like us to host, let us know. Contact Maurice Nahas at maurice@mnahas.com.

New U.S. Membership Rates Help!

New Canada & Int’l Rates

$65.00 for one year $127.00 for two years

$187.00 for three years

Annual dues include six issues of “The Star” each year, plus your local section’s newsletter. Make your check payable to MBCA, and mail it along with the application to:

Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Inc. National Business Office

1907 Lelaray Street Colorado Springs, CO 80909

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Mercedes-Benz Club of America - North Texas Section March/April 201817202 Hidden Glen Drive Dallas, TX 75248

Have you visited our new website?

www.ntx.mbca.org www.facebook.com/mbcantx

April 13 Texas Horse Country Tour - DentonMap 11 DIY Tech Session - MB McKinney - TBD

May 17-19 Red River Concours d’Elegance - Car ShowJune 15 Granbury DriveJuly 13 DIY Tech Session - Louden MotorcarsJuly 20 Day at the Range

September 7 Membership Appreciation PicnicSeptember 14 DIY Tech Session - MB PlanoSeptember 28 Park Place Luxury & Supercar Showcase

October 5 Drive to PalastineNovember 14 - 17 MBCA National Board Meeting - Frisco

December 14 MBCA NTX Christmas Party

More to Come!Event dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please check out our website

at http://ntx.mbca.org for the most updated information.

Upcoming Events in 2019