Master’s Miata Club

Location: Pat’s Martini Bar (!?)
Corner of Richland and Newberry

Aiken, SC

Time: 7:30 - 8:30

This month we’ll return to Pat’s Martini Bar for breakfast before the Canoe Trip. Going east on Richland, it’s on the right just as you come to Newberry. Park along Richland (just after Laurens) or turn right on Newberry and park along the median.

Breakfast Etiquette: Order Breakfast, Sit Where We Fit, Tip your Waitstaff, Defer to “Regulars.”
Event Coordinator: David Schumacher (706) 737-4816

Where: Eejay’s in Aiken, SC
When: April 3, 2008
Who: Charlotte Avant, Bill & Bonnie Baugh, Donna & Brian Bogardus, Gail & Miller Butler, Jackie & John Nicholls, Dave & Autumn Schumacher, Rudy Wilmoth and Dave Winkler.

Treasurer’s Report: Eleven fifty-four and change.

Past Events:

1. The March Breakfast at the North Leg Restaurant in Augusta was a rousing success. Quintessential breakfast joint, the only concessions to modern times was the waitress didn’t have a beehive hair-do and she was wearing jeans instead of a checkered dress with white apron.
2. Tech day was lightly attended and the only real teching that went on was on Larry Garner,s car, he changed out most of the fluids. Rudy painted his rusty top hats and Brian baked his headlights.
3. Brian & Donna along with Kurt Breitinger, Stacey Timmerman and Carol Haff all participated in the BMW Ultimate Drive for the Cure at Taylor BMW. They stole a good 2 hour chunk of time out of the middle of the day (for a worthy effort I’ll admitt, the survivor’s drive) but we still managed to raise some money and have fun. If power corrupts, then the 2008 M3 Coupe corrupts absolutely.
4. The inclement weather caused the Bogarduses to call off the trip to the Food Lion Auto Fair. The fall version of that event was placed on the calendar, hopefully it will not rain on that day.

Future Events:

1. The April breakfast will be Saturday the 19th at Al’s in North Augusta followed by, if anyone is interested, a tour historic homes.
2. The following Saturday will be the TSD Rally. This year featuring a shorter course and a Fisher-Price “My First Rally” option.

Old Business:

1. Earlier in March the President posted a question on the web site soliciting thoughts on dues, should they stay or should they go. A few people chimed in with their thoughts and after some discussion here it was put to a vote, keeping the status quo won out.

The next meeting will be at Sconyer’s BBQ in Augusta on May 1st.

Respectfully submitted:
Donna Bogardus
Club Secretary

May 1, 2008
6:45 pm to 7:45 pm
Place: Sconyers BBQ in Augusta - map

Sconyers BBQ is located at 2250 Sconyers Way, Augusta, GA. Come out and have dinner with some Miata enthusiasts. There will be a short meeting after entrée ordering to discuss old business and/or new business, if there is any. Plus nominations for ‘08-’09 Club officers will be solicited.

Event Coordinator: John Nicholls 803-278-6724

Where: Asian Buffet in North Augusta, SC
When: March 6, 2008
Who: Donna & Brian Bogardus, Kurt & James Breitinger, Rita & Larry Garner, Carol & John Haff, Jackie & John Nicholls, Dave Schumacher, Stacey Timmerman and Patti & Rudy Wilmoth.

Treasurer’s Report: $1,165.00

Business:

1. Past Events:
1. The Anniversary Dinner was a big success. We a record turn out percentage wise and everyone agreed the food was fantastic.
2. February’s breakfast was in downtown Augusta. I think the twelve of us in attendance were a record crowd for a Saturday morning at the New Moon Cafe, because service was a little scattered.
2. Future Events:
   1. The March breakfast will be Saturday the 15th at the North Leg Family Restaurant. Afterwards, weather permitting, Rudy & Patti will lead those interested over to Road Atlants to watch the POS Racing team compete.
   2. A week later on the 22nd is the Club Tech Day at Kurt’s house. If you have something you would like to do contact Kurt so he can properly allocate garage floor space.
   3. If you can break away from work or your stories, don’t forget the BMW Ultimate Drive will be on Tuesday, March 25th at Taylor BMW in Martinez/Evans. Drive high dollars car with no restrictions besides your conscience for a good cause.
3. In this month’s 50-50 raffle Donna Bogardus was the big winner taking home the cash while Rita Garner won a Zoom Zoom T-shirt and a keychain.

The next meeting will be at Eejay’s in Aiken on April 3rd.

Respectfully submitted:
Donna Bogardus
Club Secretary

Thursday, April 3, 2008
6:45 pm to 8:15 pm

Place: Eejay’s in Aiken - map

Eejays is located in the Kalmia Mall, 1680 Richland Ave W Ste 180, Aiken, SC. Come out and have dinner with some Miata enthusiasts. There will be a short meeting after entrée ordering to discuss old business and/or new business.

Event Coordinator: John Nicholls 803-278-6724

At the last meeting there was a proposal to eliminate dues which we tabled for further action.

After reviewing the bylaws, I see that in order to change the dues we’d need to amend the bylaws, which requires a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the general membership (at any regular meeting or by mail ballot provided such amendment shall be read to the membership one meeting prior to the vote). No big deal, but something that should be considered by all of our members.

In order to solicit discussion and comment, I’m asking for members to post comments here, not only about eliminating the dues, but about reducing or keeping the dues unchanged. If we decide to make a change, we’ll need to work out (later) exactly what the change will be. Foe example we might eliminate dues but begin changing a one-time initiation fee.

To determine if a majority of the voting members in favor of any one option, I’m asking for an informal vote prior to our next meeting. Whenever you have enough information to make an informed decision, please let me know by email what option you prefer: raise the dues, keep them unchanged, reduce the dues, or eliminate them altogether. Members who do not express a preference will be tallied in favor of keeping the dues unchanged. I’ll initiate the formal bylaw change process based upon the results of this poll.

Your President, John Nicholls

Thursday, March 6, 2008
6:45 pm to 7:45 pm

Place: Asian Buffet in North Augusta - map

Asian Buffet is at 611 East Martintown Rd, North Augusta, SC. Come out and have dinner with some Miata enthusiasts. There will be a short meeting after entrée ordering to discuss old business and/or new business, if there is any.

Event Coordinator: John Nicholls 803-278-6724