Club News
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY, 2012 MONTHLY MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the East Tennessee MG Driver’s Club was held on Thursday, January 5th at O’Charleys restaurant in Morristown. There were 21 members present and one visitor.
The meeting was called to order by our president, Jim Watson. The secretary-treasurer read the minutes of the December meeting. The club treasury now stands at $940.44 and the Flower Fund at 59.00.
Under the category of old business, Jim advised the membership that the accommodations for MG2012 were going fast and that the central accommodation for the event, the Dillard House, was completely booked. Members who are planning to attend this event were advised not to delay arranging reservations.
Under new business, Teresa Greene passed out the drive committee’s proposed schedule.
In reviewing the schedule for 2012, there was discussion about the problems in reserving
space at Cherokee Park for that proposed event. Susanne Neidert offered her lakeside
home as an alternate for the proposed August event, the picnic at Douglas Dam. Jim
Watson suggested that the club consider a January drive to Greeneville to visit the old
City Garage and Car Museum. Jim will advise the membership of the time and date for
the drive. Due to January weather, members may want to drive more suitable cars.
There was a lively discussion about amending the club by-laws to allow the club to drop
members who had failed to pay the past year’s dues and had not attended any of the club
meetings or events within the past year. Susanne Neidert offered to motions in favor of
reducing those members from the club roster. The discussion centered on the right way
to inform members and it was thought best to table the motion until the next meeting to
allow more time for consideration.
George Greene advised the club that the bank holding our checking account had notified
him that they were now charging a monthly fee on the account. This after we had just ordered new checks at a cost to the club of $28.00. The members present suggested that
we look for another bank or credit union and move the account to one that does not charge the fee.
Susanne Neidert won the 50/50.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Webmaster's Note: Check our events calender for information on The National MGB Register Convention (June 6-10) and 25th Annual British Car Gathering - Townsend, Tn (May 11, 12 & 13).
VIR, Heacock Golden Cup Historic Race November 4th, 5th, and 6th
Members of ETMGDC attended race. More on Past Events page
ABCS Fall Color Drive October 22nd, 2011
Members of ETMGDC enjoyed drive held by the Appalachian British Car Society. Pics and details on ........Past Events page!
Paint Creek Drive October 1st, 2011
Annual drive and picnic at Paint Creek. For more details see the Past Events page.
Morristown Cruise-In August 26th, 2011
Pictures, see Past Events Page
Celtic Festival, Big Stone Gap August 20, 2011
For Pictures, see Past Events page
2011 Annual Club Picnic at Hot Springs July 16, 2011
Our annual Hot Springs drive and picnic was attended by several members. For more details, see the Past Events page.
24th annual 'Springtime in the Smokies May 13th, 2011
Several of our members attented and this enjoyable event. For more info on this event, please see the Past Events page.
Club Drive and Picnic on September 18, 2010
Mark and Karyn Bourne led us on a drive to a delightful picnic spot deep in the Cherokee National Forest. To view pictures and read about it, go to the Past Events page.
Annual Club Picnic at Hot Springs, July 10, 2010
Chuck & JoAnn Hamilton again led us on our annual drive to picnic at Hot Springs, NC. Read more and see pictures on the Past Events page.
Jim Neidert
Our members are greatly saddened by the untimely death of Jim Neidert who was killed in a tragic accident with his lawn tractor on November 19. Jim and his wife Susanne have been such good and loyal members, and Jim will be missed by all of us.
Drive to Clinch Mountain Winery April 18, 2009
Eleven cars from two clubs participated in this drive in perfect top-down convertible weather. View pictures and read about it on the Past Events page.
April British Car Fools Bash April 4, 2009
British car enthusiasts from seven clubs came together in this year's annual multi-club event on a gorgeous day at the top of Panther Creek State Park. View pictures and read about it on the Past Events page.
Ann Kern
Members of both East Tennessee MG Drivers Club and Appalachian British Car Society were saddened by the death of a member and dear friend, Ann Kern, wife of Paul Kern, president of the Appalachian British Car Society. A memorial service was held for her on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at St Paul's Episcopal Church in Kingsport, Tennessee, and friends were received at the Kern home afterwards. Paul requested that club members drive their British cars to the memorial service, and at least fifteen of them were gathered in the parking area that was reserved for them at the church.
Mark Whitt
It is with great sadness that we remember the passing of our first President and Co-Founder of ETMGDC, Mark Whitt, who died May 6, 2007. He was survived by his wife Sandy, son Travis, and his parents Walter and Jo Ann Whitt. Mark was greatly talented as a British car mechanic and restorer. He was a great asset to our club as leader, adviser, and friend. He is sorely missed.
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