Don't Miss Out on Summer 2018!

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Published: 14 May 2018

Don't forget to register for the following summer events.

SUNDAY BUFFET BRUNCH AND MUSEUM TOUR

Reservations close soon for the May 20^th Sunday Buffet Brunch at the Blue Canyon Restaurant in Twinsburg and drive to the Kent State University Fashion Museum. Current displays include:

• For the Birds—highlighting meaning and representation of winged ones in different cultures and media in conjunction with the centennial U.S. Migratory Birds Act
• Fringe Elements—covering textile ornamentation from tassels to leather
• Katharine Hepburn’s iconic clothing from the stage, screen, and personal archives.

ANNUAL WINERY DRIVE

The drive starts on June 3 from Chagrin Falls, winding through the countryside along the "Ridge" to the Grand River Valley's Debonne Winery.

GERVASI VINEYARD CRUISE-IN

Remember to register and shine up your ride for Wednesday, June 27th when the Chapter is the featured marque.  Let's have another impressive turn out this year!

OKTOBERFEST 2018

Registration for Oktoberfest is now open.  Make certain you select all your events and make plans to attend our annual gathering.  Take an extra day or two and attend Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix events as well.

For details on the mentioned events and for reservation instructions, click the event title from the left-side Upcoming Club Events.  Check back soon for news on late summer and fall plans!

Spring Forward into 2018!

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Published: 04 April 2018

Moving into Spring of 2018, here's the most recent news for members.

Following up on the February Board meeting, there are on-going discussions with several groups regarding potential 2019 track possibilities.  When available, the information will be presented to the Board and then to our members.

The first drive of 2018 will be Sunday brunch at Brix 35° in Green and then a short drive to the MAPS (Military Aviation Preservation Society) Air Museum to learn about their restoration and preservation activities. Aviation exhibits augment those efforts at the facility.

Here's a special call out to parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents and other related elders of young drivers between ages 16 and 21! On April 29, Northern Ohio co-hosts a Tire-Rack® Street Survival Program with Mahoning Valley Region SCCA. This excellent program for young drivers teaches them things they should know, but frequently may not learn in basic driver education courses. Encourage attendance!

On May 20^th meet for Sunday buffet brunch at the Blue Canyon Restaurant in Twinsburg.  After the meal, an organized drive explores back roads to the Kent State University Fashion Museum. Current displays include: For the Birds—highlighting meaning and representation of winged ones in different cultures and media in conjunction with the centennial U.S. Migratory Birds Act; Fringe Elements—covering textile ornamentation from tassels to leather; and an anniversary exhibit of Katharine Hepburn’s iconic clothing from the stage, screen, and personal archives.

June starts with a long countryside drive from Chagrin Falls to the Debonne Winery in Madison for the annual winery tour. The month is bookended by another wine event, as the Chapter hosts BMW as the featured marque at Gervasi Vineyard’s Wednesday night Cruise-In on June 27.

And, there’s more to come!  Registration for O’Fest to be held during the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix in July is now open. Make vacation plans and pick events to attend!  Interested in volunteering during O’Fest?  Use the contact form at O'Fest's web site: http://ofest.bmwcca.org/contactus.

For details on all the mentioned events and for reservation instructions, click the event title from the left-side Upcoming Club Events.  Make plans to come out, meet, and participate with fellow BMW enthusiasts!

Keep movin’, movin’!

Northern Ohio Chapter ByLaws and Code of Regulations 2017

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Published: 19 October 2017

Please use the links to view both documents:

Northern Ohio Chapter ByLaws 2017

Northern Ohio Chapter Code of Regulations 2017

The Fall 2017 newsletter also contains the full text of the above items.

I WANT YOU

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Published: 21 April 2017

 With acknowledgement to James Montgomery Flagg who created the original 1917 Uncle Sam recruitment poster.   

It looks like Spring finally has arrived!  The 2017 event and driving season is starting.  And, I'm looking for you.

In fact, I WANT YOU!

I want to see you, meet you, have you come out to drives, car control sessions, car shows, and socials.

To keep up on planned events, there's a calendar listing on every web page which shows the next five items on our schedule.  However, did you know you can view all upcoming activities from the navigation at the top of the page?  Select Chapter Info; the last item on the drop-down is List All Chapter Events.  By using this link you can keep up with everything organized for the year.

An upcoming item I would especially like to see members attend is our Memorial Day Weekend High-Performance Driving Experience (HPDE) at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course--one of the premier tracks in the country.

This event is an excellent opportunity for those who want to learn about their vehicles and gain valuable skills in how to handle these wonderful machines. We provide classroom discussion and training as well as on-track coaching with experienced drivers in the right seats of registered participants.

If you want more details about the experience, please contact a Board member.  Not certain if this type of event is for you?  Take a drive to the track that weekend, watch students (and club racers), ask questions.

We bookend the month of June with wineries--starting with a scenic drive to a new rural location and ending with a Gervasi Vineyard Cruise-In where we're the featured marque of the week.

July provides several weeks and weekends of opportunity to visit Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix activities which include car corrals, socials, and racing.  We've scheduled at least one group drive to Schenley Park for those who have never attended.

Plans for an August social similar to last year's 25th Anniversary are almost complete.  We'll debut a new type of participation-driving event in September:  Part scavenger hunt, part gimmick rally, part drive.

October combines fall leaves and unusual venues leading to a local brewery.  November will cover a progressive food-shopping adventure which might help with holiday menus and which includes historic sights and sites.

And, there will be some new events and surprises as we transition into 2018.  For example, we're investigating a go-kart series for the winter to keep us off the streets and still "on-track."

So, get the car out of storage, limber up your observation and driving skills, and meet me this year at an event.  I really DO want you!