October 2016

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Lone Star Miata Club Officers for 2016 President

Bruce Gibson President@LSMiata.org

Vice President Richard Rogers

VP@LSMiata.org

Secretary Julia Kuhn

Treasurer

Mary Wharton

Webmaster Doug Dodgen

Membership Doug Dodgen

Membership@LSMiata.org

Communications Julia Kuhn

Newsletter@LSMiata.org 1

Thursday,Nov.3,6:30pm2001TX-121GrapevineTX76051(972)724-0072Guestsandnewmemberswelcome

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From the President….October 2016

Welcome to October and cooler weather for cruising with the top down.

We had a couple of good rides in the past few weeks and 2 great parties. I want to thank Sheri & Bob Frazier and Betty & Howard Banfield for inviting everyone to your homes. Thanks Richard & Terrie for taking us on the run to Tupps Brewery.

It was a wet day for the signing of the Millionth Miata at Globe Life Park, but there was still a significant crowd. I believe the crowd would have been bigger if the weather had cooperated. The Millionth Miata had to be kept close to or in the transport trailer to keep it from getting wet. The link below will take you to pictures of the Millionth Miata event at Globe Life Park. Thank you Richard for locating sharing this website. Melody Tobert and David Sides, representatives from Mazda, were on hand as well and were glad to see the turnout from LSMC.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2016/09/gallery-millionth-miata-celebration-tour-stop-15-in-dallas.html

Below are some of the upcoming events:

• 10/21 Louisiana Cajun Food Tour led by Mary & David Wharton o Meet at 8:00 AM at LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 3000 Texas 256 Loop Palestine, TX 75801 o On 10/22 Sweet Dough Pie Festival in Grand Coteau LA, from 9 AM to 3 PM. 15 miles straight

north of Lafayette on I-49. • 11/10 – 11/13 the Houston Miata Club will be hosting the Texas Miata Roundup in Huntsville. Check-in

will begin Thursday afternoon the 10th with dinner on your own and socializing. Friday will consist of fun runs, dinner on your own, and Karaoke (being able to sing and having fun at Karaoke are only remotely related). Saturday the 12th will be different fun runs, a couple hour rests up period, and then the banquet. Sunday is still being planned. More information, including motels can be found at: http://internetcarclubs.com/Events/TexasMiataRoundup2016.aspx

I have new 6” & 8” round LSMC car magnets. The 6” cost $17/pair and 8” are $12 /pair. You can pick them up at the monthly club meeting or one of the club events.

The 2017 Texas Miata Challenge locations have been posted on Internet car clubs web site. We get to eat our way around Texas as all of the locations are restaurants that have been listed in the top 50 in Texas Monthly magazine.

If you are quick enough you may be able to order one of the 2017 Miata RF Launch Edition by logging onto the WWW.MX5RFPreorder.com website. The launch edition ordering is now open to the public. There will be 1000 Launch Edition cars sold. A $500 deposit is required with the preorder but is refundable if you do not take delivery of the car. There is also a $1,000 watch that will be included with each car.

Our next meeting is at 6:30 PM on Nov. 3 at Fuddruckers in Grapevine. Hope to see you all there.

Enjoy the ride no matter where you go.

Bruce Gibson President LSMC

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October 13 2016, Fuddruckers Grapevine

Mary Wharton gave the treasurer’s report.

Club Anniversaries for September 1 Year: Jim Melton, Gary & Jane Munger 2 Years: David & Marsha Goodge, Lee Ann Nichols 11 Years: Stan & Margie Beckham September Birthdays: Ruth Gibson, Larry Taylor, Judy Podladnik, Craig Nelson, Pat Conley, Betty Bainfield October Birthdays: Jane Munger, Jordan Sudberry, Dave O’Brien, Julia Kuhn, Joel Moore, Richard Anderson, Judy Lawson, Sandy Lewis, Glen Christopher, Sue Christman

New Business

• Just as a reminder if you need to contact Bruce: o BruceGibson5@gmail.com Email o (940) 367-3572 Cell & Home Phone

• Next year we are planning to try to alternate meeting between Fuddruckers in McKinney and Grapevine to provide easier access for those coming from the Northeast Dallas metro area.

• MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition Pre-Order o The 2017 Launch Editions are now all spoken for but there is a waitlist if you are still

interested. All 1,000 were not sold during the first week so it was opened to the public for a short period of time. https://www.mazdausa.com/preorder/mx-5-rf-launch-edition

• 2017 Texas Miata Challenge o New locations are posted on Internet Car Club web site o Best Hamburger locations in Texas per Texas Monthly o 12 locations

§ Complete any 10 and you get the pin and T-Shirt § Complete all 12 and you get the pin, T-Shirt, and you name goes in a drawing for

prizes such as Garmin and other prizes.

Old Business

• Texas Miata Challenge o Last call for pictures which can be emailed to me at brucegibson5@gmail.com and due

by the end of the September. o To date there are 23 finishers, 3 from Bluebonnet and 20 from LSMC.

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o Again thanks to Betty Banfield for the work she did in coming up with a logo for the back of the TMC T-Shirts. She made a map of Texas with all 10 locations that I think looks great and provides a visual of where we all went.

• Nacogdoches Rides – contacted by Tom Rorie, a Miata owner who saw us in Arkansas and invited us to come and ride around Nacogdoches. We need to pick a date.

• When can we do a Loco Coyote run? • Look on Lone Star Miata Club Facebook page for more pictures and events. Do not forget you

may also post and view pictures on Shutterfly. • Here are some of past events that took place within the last month.

o Sheri & Bob Frazier’s pool party o Bear Run lead by Richard & Terrie o Millionth Miata at Globe Life Stadium o Howard & Betty’s ride & pool party o Miata at Texas State Fair – Richard & Terrie

Upcoming Events

• 10/15 Cowtown Cars & Coffee at Texas Motor Speedway starting at 8:00 AM • 10/21 Louisiana Cajun Food Tour Lead by Mary & David Wharton • 10/6 – Dallas Marathon Ride, Details TBD, Led by Richard Rogers • On November 10th – 13th, 2016 the Houston Miata Club will be hosting the Texas Miata

Roundup in Huntsville, TX. More information, including motels can be found at: http://internetcarclubs.com/Events/TexasMiataRoundup2016.aspx

• 12/3 SCCA Children’s Book Run Rally http://www.texasscca.org/ • 12/10 Evening Ride to Ardmore OK. Will leave early and stop at 2 Frogs for supper before

going to the Christmas Light Show, which is free. • Looking into 2017

o 4/6 U-Pick em Berry Run – Brian Knopp o 8/21 Solar Eclipse in St Joseph, MO – Brian Knopp. Details to follow but ride will

include going up through Arkansas probably the weekend before. o 10/21 Russellville Roadsters o LSMC is due to host the Texas Miata Roundup

Richard Rogers will have club logo items at the next meeting

Next meeting Thursday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 PM at Fuddruckers, Grapevine

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2017 Texas Miata Challenge

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Sponsored by the Lone Star Miata Club and Classic Mazda

Drive to each of the designated points in Texas. Take a picture of you, your Miata, and the specified destination.

If both driver and co-pilot are participating, both can appear in the same picture or a picture of each person, your Miata, and the destination. Group pictures are also allowed as long the picture

clearly shows all participants and all their cars. Participants can choose to make any 10 of the designated destinations or all 12 destinations.

Entries with 10 destinations will receive a specially designed Pin & T-shirt. Entries that include all 12 destinations will receive Pin & T-shirt, and will have their name entered into a drawing for

special prizes. Drawing for prizes will be made at the annual 2017 Texas Miata Roundup. Pictures can be submitted electronically or prints that are no larger than 4”x6” on photo quality paper. Those entries making all 12 must be submitted as prints on 4”x6” photo quality paper so

that they may be displayed at the 2017 Texas Miata Roundup. Mail or turn entries in to Bruce Gibson by October 01, 2017, see address below

Awards will be given out at a Roundup or your club meeting.

1. Butcher Shop, 102 Lehigh Street, Longview, TX 75601 (Bakery, Burgers, Breakfast)

2. Hwy 276 Burgers N Fries, 5360 TX-276, Royce City, 75189

3. Tookie’s Burgers, 1202 Bayport Blvd, Seabrook, TX 77586 (Tookie’s Cheeseburger)

4. Steerburger Grill & Pub, Rockport, TX 78382 (Honey Ham Burger)

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5. Sissy’s Saddle Shop Café, 2919 County Road 227, Cameron, TX 76520 (Southern, Pies)

6. Willow Creek Café, 106 Fort McKavitt Street, Mason, TX 76856 (Burgers, Pies)

7. Horny Toad Bar & Grill, 319 3rd Street, Cranfills Gap, TX 76637 (Toad Hamburger)

8. Perini Ranch Steakhouse, 3002 FM 89, Buffalo Gap, TX 79058 (Ranch Burger)

9. Willie’s Place, 3135 10th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76309 (Willy Burger)

10. The Crafthouse Gastropub, 3131 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410 (Texas Burger)

11. Basin Burger House, 607 N. Colorado, Midland, TX 79701 (Green Chili Burger)

12. Rosco’s Burger Inn, 3829 Tompkins Road, El Paso, TX 79930 (Basic Burger)

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2017 Texas Miata Challenge

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Name________________________________ Email ________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________

City _________________________________ Zip __________________________________

Questions: Bruce Gibson 1020 Mesa Ct. Shady Shores, TX 76208 Phone (940) 367-3572 Email: brucegibson5@gmail.com

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Texas Miata Roundup 2016 Hosted by the Houston Miata Club Nov. 10 thru 13, 2016

If you have come to this site you already know something about the Texas Miata Roundup. It began in the late 1990s with the intention of bringing Miatas, which later became the bestselling roadster in history, and their owners together for a long weekend filled with comradeship and fun centered on the Miata. The strong friendships that have formed over the years were an added bonus. The Roundup is held annually, typically in the fall. In past years it has been based in Galveston, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, Alpine, and Denton. We Texans are fortunate in that we can find scenery to please our mood. We have desert to forest to plains to lakes and the Gulf of Mexico via Galveston Bay. We may have to do some driving to see it all, but driving a Miata makes it that much more fun.

The goal of the Texas Miata Roundup is a top notch event, fellowship, fun roads, beautiful scenery and Texas style food, the most important goal being FUN for all who participate. Because of that, the reputation of the Roundup has spread throughout the USA and even into Canada. You will see license plates from most any state, and all are welcome. You do not have to belong to one of the Texas Miata Clubs to participate. All you need is a Miata. For 2016 the Texas Miata Roundup will be Nov. 10-13 in Huntsville. Check-in will begin Nov. 10 (Thursday afternoon) at the Hampton Inn, which will be base camp for the event.

Huntsville is the county seat of Walker County. It is approximately 70 miles north of Houston on Interstate 45 and located in the East Texas Piney Woods. Huntsville is the home of Sam Houston State University and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Huntsville’s founding dates back to 1836 when a trading post was established, with a post office following in 1837. Huntsville became the home of Sam Houston, who served as the president of the Republic of Texas and then governor of the state of Texas. General Sam Houston led the Texas Army in the Battle of San Jacinto, where victory gained independence from Mexico. Huntsville has an extremely rich history and was an easy choice for this year’s Roundup.

Blocks of rooms are reserved at these hotels. You must call the number listed for the contract rate.

Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville Basecamp & Sign In for the Roundup; all runs start and end here 120 Ravenwood Village Drive, Huntsville, TX 77370 Reservations 936-439-5228 30 rooms reserved, Rate Code: Texas Miata Round Up, $139 per night w/breakfast Holiday Inn Express Hotel Huntsville 148 I-45 South, Huntsville, TX 77340 Reservations 936-295-4300 20 rooms reserved, Rate Code: Texas Miata Round Up, $119 per night w/breakfast Quality Suites 631 I-45 South, Huntsville, TX 77340 Reservations 936-436-9600 60 rooms reserved, Rate Code: Texas Miata Round Up, $79.99 per night w/breadfast Red Roof Plus (completely remodeled and new, two stories with no elevator) 606 I-45 South, Huntsville, TX 77340 Reservations 936-295-7595 25 rooms reserved, Rate Code: Texas Miata Round Up, $79.99 per night without breakfast

See the link below for more information about drives and events for the weekend. Click the Register button in the upper right corner to fill out and pay for your registration. Registration will be $75/per person. (NOTE: late registrations after October 1st will not include the event t-shirt, since the orders need to be sent off by then.)

http://internetcarclubs.com/Events/TexasMiataRoundup2016.aspx

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Don’t forget the LSMC website http://www.internetcarclubs.com/Clubs/LoneStarMiataClub.aspx

Doug Dodgen has been working on the website to make it the best place to check information about the club. He has added the yearly calendar so you can plan for upcoming rides. Keep in mind that dates are subject to change. Members can log in and modify their contact information as well as add a profile picture. You will no longer get a PDF directory of members. If you have questions about editing your information, please contact Doug. The main page of the Lone Star Miata Club part of the website contains a link to our www.LSMiata.org Wordpress site where links to newsletters and events will continue to be published. Check us out at http://www.internetcarclubs.com/Clubs/LoneStarMiataClub.aspx! If you have not renewed your membership for 2016, please do so ASAP. You will be removed from the club roster and from Evites after March 30. Remember the new dues structure is $39 for couples who both want to join, and $30 for singles. Your dues go toward doorprizes, club insurance, and supplementing costs for annual events such as the Christmas party and picnic.

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Don’tforgetthephotosharingsiteathIp://lonestarmiataclub.shuIerfly.com/.YouhavetocreateafreeShuIerflyaccounttogainaccess.Iknowmanyofyou(includingme)alreadyhadaShuIerflyaccount,soitshouldbeaneasywayforustosharephotosofeventsand“stuff.”WealsosharephotosonFacebook,sojoinusattheLoneStarMiatagroup.Whenyouleadadrive,pleasedownloadandprintparQcipantwaiversfromhIp://lsmiata.org/events/.Thereisatrackwaiverandastreet/rallywaiver,soprinttherightone.It’sagoodideatohavemapswithyourphonenumberprintedonthemforatrip.AlsobesuretobookmarkthehomepagehIp://lsmiata.organdthenewwebsiteathIp://www.internetcarclubs.com/Clubs/LoneStarMiataClub.aspxtogetallthelatestinformaQonaboutus.DoughascardstoleaveonMiataeweseeoutandabout.Thisisagreatwaytoinvitethemtotheclub.PickyourcardsupatthenextmeeQng.IhaveincludedalltheupcomingeventsIknowabout.IfyouhaveanythingyouwouldliketoseeinthenewsleIerpleaseletmeknow.PleasefeelfreetocontactmeatnewsleIer@LSMiata.org.Julia

From your editor

DON’TFORGETTOSEEOURVICEPRESIDENT,RICHARDROGERS,FORALLCLUBLOGOITEMS!Itemsareexcellentqualityandonlyrequireaveryreasonabledona5on.Richardordersthemagnetsinbatches.Theyaregreattoshowoffwhenwedriveasagroup.Magnetsare$15forasetof2.Ifyoudon’twanttowaitforthenextbatch,besuretopurchasethemwhenhehasthemonhand.Pinsares5ll$2eachor10for$15.Greatfortradingwithothergroups!

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FOR SALE!

RichardcanalsoordercoffeemugsandT-shirtswiththeclublogo.Thelogocanbeposi5onedanywhereontheshirt,insmallorlargesize.Mugsareavailableforabout$12,andshirtsareavailableforaround$10-15.ContactRichardfordetails.

Classifieds:

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LSMC Logo Stuff Contact our Vice President, Richard Rogers at VP@lsmiata.org for LSMC Logo merchandise being offered through the club. You also can buy merchandise at Panda Embroidery, 351 East Huggins, Grapevine, TX 76051 (817-488-4151). Panda can embroider items in a thread color of your choice including one that matches your Miata!

Newsletter Submissions & Distribution Ads, announcements, articles, trip reports and other contributions to the newsletter are encouraged. Email submissions to Newsletter@lsmiata.org. Attachments may be in .pdf, .txt, Word or WordPerfect format. Pictures may be in any of the usual formats such as .gif, .jpg, png, etc. If I have any problems with document or picture format, I will contact you. Don’t worry about spelling, grammar, artwork, layout, etc. I’m just pleased to receive input and will take care of the editing and cosmetics! Also, if you find something interesting online, please send me the link. Input is welcome anytime, but must be received prior to the publishing deadline (usually the first of the month) to be in the next issue. NOTE: If you want the newsletter sent to more than one email address, your secondary driver, or anyone else, please send your name (so I know you’re a member) and the email address(es) to Newsletter@lsmiata.org. ANOTHER NOTE: Member in Good Standing (you’ve paid your dues) may submit ad copy or info on their business. Does not have to be a Miata- or car-related business, but it must be your business. Others may advertise, too, for a fee. Contact the President@lsmiata.org for details.

Two-Way Radios For more fun on drives, if you don’t have a two-way radio, get one. Without one, you miss out on a lot of chat and decision making as to stops, etc. Most importantly, should you get separated from the group or have car trouble; it makes it much easier for us to find you and assist you! LSMC uses GMRS/FRS radios for better range and reception. An operating license is not required when used in the FRS range.

Stuff for Sale and Announcements LSMC permits all members in good standing to place a free ad or event announcement in the LSMC Newsletter. The item should relate to the Miata or Club activities. This includes activities hosted by other clubs, Car-related events of general interest are also welcome. Contact the editor at Newsletter@lsmiata.org to place an ad or announcement.

Change of Address & Member Info Be sure to keep your contact information and particularly your email address up-to-date; you don’t want to miss anything! Submit your email address, snail mail address, new car info and any other contact information changes to the Membership Officer at Membership@lsmiata.org. A form also is available on our website. Just click ‘Membership’ and select the text ‘update’ to update your information.

Blogsite and Facebook Check out our blogsite at lsmiata.org for various information. For up-to-the-minute events information, member input and other stuff, visit our Facebook page at Lone Star Miata Group. You may also consult the newsletter, which is published more or less monthly.

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LONE STAR MIATA CLUBMEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM

Time to renew your membership! Annual dues are $30 for singles, $39 for couples. After March 31, 2016, add $5 late fee. If your dues have not been paid by the April meeting, your name and number will be dropped from the membership roll. Make checks payable to Lone Star Miata Club. Please complete this form, even if no information has changed, and return it along with your check to: Doug Dodgen Lone Star Miata Club 508ChaffeeDriveArlingtonTX76006Please provide the following information. To avoid errors, please print legibly. PRIMARY DRIVER: _________________________________ Birth Date ____ / ____

SECONDARY DRIVER: _________________________________ Birth Date ____ / ____

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________

(apt #, number, street) ________ ____ _________

(city) (ST) (zip)

Landline: (____) ____________ Driver Cell: (____) ____________

Driver email:

________________________________________________________

Copilot email:

________________________________________________________

Club notices and correspondence will be sent to all email addresses listed.

(Please advise if you have not been receiving the Newsletter and/or emails.)

YOUR MIATA’S NAME (if it has one): ___________________________________________

COLOR: ______________________________ YEAR: _____________________

ADDITIONAL MIATAS: _________________________ ______ _____________

(Color) (Year) (Name) Please list additional cars and any additional information on the back of this form. THANK YOU! ~ Your Membership Officer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - below for club use only - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

DATE AMOUNT CHECK CHK. TO D-BASE RENEWED PAID NUMBER TREAS. UPDATED

_________ _________ _________ _________ ________

LONE STAR MIATA CLUBNEW MEMBER FORM

PleaseprovidethefollowinginformaQon.Toavoiderrors,pleaseprintlegibly.

PRIMARYDRIVER: ___________________________________ BirthDate____/____

SECONDARYDRIVER:___________________________________ BirthDate____/____ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________

(apt#,number,street)_____________________________________________ ________ _______________(city) (ST) (zip)

HOME:(____)____________WORK:(____)____________ CELL:(____)____________

EMAILADDRESS#1: ________________________________________________________

EMAILADDRESS#2: ________________________________________________________

ClubnoQcesandcorrespondencewillbesenttoallemailaddresseslisted.

YOURMIATA’SNAME(ifithasone): ______________________________________________

COLOR: ________________________________ YEAR: ______________________

ADDITIONALMIATAS:_____________________ _________ ________________________

(Color) (Year) (Name)PleaselistaddiQonalcarsandanyotherinformaQononthebackofthisform.Didamemberofthisclubtellyouaboutourclubandifso,who? _______________________Annualmembershipfeeis$39peryearforcouples,$30forsingles.Ifyouwanttopurchaseaclubnametag,add$10pernametag(priceishigherifpurchasedlater).DuesformembersjoiningaperJune30thareprorated.Pleasemakecheckspayableto:LoneStarMiataClubReturnthisformandyourcheckto:Doug Dodgen Lone Star Miata Club 508ChaffeeDriveArlingtonTX76006----------------------------belowforclubuseonly---------------------------

DATE AMOUNT CHECK CHK.TO D-BASERENEWED PAID NUMBER TREAS. UPDATED_________ _________ _________ _________ ________

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For more information, please contact: Doug Dodgen Membership Chairman 817-475-7004 Membership@lsmiata.org