TCMG Loses Two Cherished Members
We are saddened to report the passing of two members, Karen Pohle and Joe Marcotte.
Edwin & Karen Pohle
As reported by Allan Chalmers, Karen had Parkinsons and had been getting progressively worse for a few years. Ed and Karen had moved from Squaw Valley to Auburn recently and Karen had to go into a care facility. As part of our Northern contingent, Ed and Karen have been regulars at our annual Conclaves for many years as well as long-time active members of the Abingdon Rough Riders.
Joe & Pat Marcotte
Also reported by Allan, Joe had gone into hospital the day after our annual meeting to do a fix on his knee replacement, and caught something that caused great breathing problems. He was on serious oxygen and finally the problem was too much for him. Also part of our Northern contingent, Joe and Pat have also regulars at our annual Conclaves for ages as well as long-time active members of the Abingdon Rough Riders.
Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of both Karen and Joe. They will be missed.
Our next monthly meeting will be held on March 26 at our usual Studio City location. The evening’s program will be a sequel to a program from eight years ago, where you will learn all kinds of fascinating things about your fellow TCMG’ers. Facts like “The hospital bill for my birth was partially paid with potatoes”. Also “I drove a TC through the Berlin Corridor in 1996” and “My father went to high school with Charles Lindberg.” Don’t miss this entertaining evening of TCMG member history!
February recap: 23 members and guests attended our February meeting, with two TCs parked outside driven by Simmons and Loe. Thanks to Richard Loe for his presentation on the many British cars in his collection, and thanks also to our special guest and ex-member Barney Jackson who was on hand to donate historical items from the early days of the club.
For more meeting and event information, visit the Calendar Page.
The wildflower tour returns for 2019! Recent storms have brought wildflowers back to California in abundance. Many types of wildflowers including poppies are blooming in the mountains and deserts north of Los Angeles. On Sunday, March 31, our adventure will take us on a 1-hour drive along scenic roads to the California Poppy Reserves in Lancaster.
Bring a picnic lunch and dine among the flowers! We will lunch after our tour at a nearby nature park. Picnic tables are available as first come, first served.
See the flyer (in the mail) for details on meeting time and location. NOTE: This event will be canceled in the event of rain.
February Recap: 9 members and one TC braved the rainy weather for our Lame Duk Kup. Congratulations to Cliff Lemieux for winning the 1930’s Grand Prix and taking home the duck.
For more meeting and event information, visit the Calendar Page.
The April Classic Chassis is online and ready for viewing!
To view past newsletters, including one from way back in April 1958, visit the Newsletter Page.
Please welcome our newest members!
- Patrick Moran of Palo Alto, California
March 21: New TC added for David Mathison.
March 10: New info added to the History Pages.
March 4: New page added: TC Motoring Guild at the 1968 Times Grand Prix
March 4: New page added: International MG TC Register
March 4: New historical content added to the Documents and Plaques page.
February 19: New content added to the Technical Resources page.
February 2: New content added to the Technical Resources page.
January 24: Photos and info added for Patrick Moran.
January 15: New content added to the Technical Resources page.
January 4: New content added to the Technical Resources page.
December 23: New content added to the Technical Resources page.
December 6: New page added for Patrick Moran.
October 15: New page added for the 2018 TCMG / ARR Conclave.
September 17: Updated the Video Vault page.
September 1: New page added for Levern & Ruthann Norton.
August 20: New page added for Mike & Pam Tooke.
August 18: New photos for Charlie Ockwell.
August 18: New photo added to the History Pages.
July 14: New information added to The History of the TC Motoring Guild Badge.
May 10: New content added to the History Pages.
May 10: New page added for the 1966 TCMG / ARR Conclave.
April 25: Added new page for Tony & Eniko Santarelli.
April 25: Added new page for Charlie Ockwell.
April 12: Added new page for Steve & Meredith Kupferman.
As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons.