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Local events
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 12:07 pm
by rarerover
Hello to all, I am not only new to Mini ownership but to the whole forum thing. My question is how do my wife and I attend the monthly functions like the up coming chocolate event and secondly is there a monthly meeting/gathering? Thanks for any help?
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:02 pm
by DA MINI
Welcome to MINI world! To attend outings just post to the particular event that you will attend. Then just show up and join in the fun.
No particular monthly meetings, just the posted events.
You might get other responses, but I haven't found any "formal orginaziation. Be sure and attend any events that BARON hosts/
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:08 pm
by Minidave
What he said ^
And welcome!
You'll find us to be a fairly congenial lot, and there will be lots of things to do as the weather improves.
Check the "Grassroots Gatherings" forum often too, lots of stuff going on there as well, like our monthly trips to the Heartland Park Road course in Topeka to run hot laps in our cars.
We also have an informal Thursday gathering at a local Sonic Restaurant to meet and eat - it varies around the city each time, so check often for the latest one.
Some of us are doing a May run to the Mt. Rushmore area, and there are tons of MINI events around the country this year in support of MINI's 50 year anniversary.
All you need to do is post your intentions to join in and show up, like John says......
Club dues are donation only, most events are free to attend unless noted otherwise - like the chocolate tour and the cost of joining HPT and going on the track.
OH, and please tell us a bit about yourselves!
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:14 pm
by saturn
Welcome rareover!
Glad to have ya as part of the Mini-Family!
Re: Local events
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:22 pm
by ragtopday Johnna
rarerover wrote:Hello to all, I am not only new to Mini ownership but to the whole forum thing. My question is how do my wife and I attend the monthly functions like the up coming chocolate event and secondly is there a monthly meeting/gathering? Thanks for any help?
Hi and welcome!
The club has one official club gathering each month, which is posted in the "Announcements" thread of the forum. To attend , just respond. Our official events include a wide variety of gatherings, from cruise-in nights at Sonic in the warmer weather months to the annual All-MINI/Mini show at the City Market along with events hosted by Baron.
In the Grassroots Gatherings area, you'll find even more events--and feel free to coordinate your own gathering there, too. Anything goes!
As for dues, we are officially un-official and occasionally round up a few $ to cover what few expenses we have.
The club doesn't have officers or dues, just volunteers that maintain the website, forum and coordinate events throughout the year along with anything else that is needed. You'll find lots of fun folks here, including some of the original founding members.
Hope to meet you soon!
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:57 pm
by dimini
Welcome Rarerover!
Does your name have anything to do with owning a special edition "classic" Mini, as in the 10' long 1400 lbs. version rather than the new 12' long 2600 pounder that most of us drive?
I love my 2006 MCS, but I really get a kick out of the old classic ones and cannot stop gawking at them everytime I see one.
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:52 pm
by rarerover
Thank you all for the warm welcome. My wife and I just purchased a 1996 Rover Mini S. It seems to have all the classic charm as well as some modern options. We had some challenges getting it tagged but all is well. I will say that of all the cars I have owned this is my favorite.
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:25 pm
by DA MINI
Hey, I think I spoke with you at Dressler's Dog Supply. Glad you found the web site.
To others, wait till you see this classic. Even has LHD.
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:27 pm
by rarerover
Yes that was me. I took your advice and got on the web site. Sounds like every one is all about having a good time and enjoying the cars. My kind of people. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:14 am
by MiniManiac
Welcome!! There is a growing number of classic minis in the KC area
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:09 pm
by Counterfit_Mini
rarerover wrote:Thank you all for the warm welcome. My wife and I just purchased a 1996 Rover Mini S. It seems to have all the classic charm as well as some modern options. We had some challenges getting it tagged but all is well. I will say that of all the cars I have owned this is my favorite.
Congrats on the Classic.
I'm hoping to get my classic to a meeting one of these days.