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Steve Simmons called the meeting to order at 7:44 p.m. at the Simon Museum. Guests: Bud and Ann Silvers from Colorado, Susanna Ho and Len and Joyce Fruchter, friends of David Simon. Len and Joyce drove their beautiful black TD. Many thanks to Ron, Bobbie and David Simon for hosting this meeting. We always enjoy seeing the great collection of cars. The mailbag contained a brochure on the Palm Springs Car Auction. The minutes were approved as published in the newsletter. The treasurer's report was posted on the front table. Programs · Harvey Schnaer was not able to reach BobbieÅfdine Rodda. We need ideas for a September program. Ron found a movie that kept most of us entertained for the entire length as it was about MGs. Inside the Octagon told about how MG was run from 1921 to 1945 with interviews of previous employees, racing film footage and many interesting facts. The group gave it a fifty-Two Thumbs Up rating. · The October meeting is the annual Halloween Potluck and Costume Party. There will be a sign-up sheet for food items to bring at the September meeting. Events · Labor Day All British Run through the mountains will begin in Malibu at 9:30 a.m. · Mini GoF at Big Bear September 21-23. Sign up by August 29. · The Conclave is October 4-6, 2007 at the Inn at Morro Bay. Make your reservations by September 5. Joyce Edgar will take reservations for dinner any time · November is open. · Christmas Holiday party is scheduled for Saturday, December 1, 2007 at the Town & Country in San Diego. If you stay two nights at the hotel, the second night will be at a discounted rate. Prices for dinner will be Steve starts the meeting forthcoming. Sunday brunch at EdgarÅfs. portion of the evening. 11 Old Business · The Will Rogers Run was very well attended with about 50 people. The tour of the house was excellent and the Polo Matches were great fun to watch. Hope we can repeat this event next year. New Business · George Kershaw reported Tony & Cindy Henkel's 1928 Lincoln looked fabulous on the Pebble Beach parade through Carmel to Big Sur. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. We watched a very interesting movie called "Inside the Octagon" chronicling the history of MG up through WWII and Cecil Kimber's influence on the marque. Respectfully submitted, Fran Thelander Secretary |
President Steve starts the business meeting.
During the program, the audience of MG enthusiasts hears yet another history of the marque.
Dave Coleman ponders the collection and decides on a favorite. |
