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10/19/98 MEETING REPORT 22nd Annual Birthday Maynard Hirsch, Diana Gonzales, Steven Selan, and Sharon Anderson called the meeting to order at 8:03 P.M. 50 members were present. Three new members were present: Paul Wrightson, Rey Navarro, and Dean Pearson. Abingdon: Jim Evans reported the second largest attendance in the history of the event with 51 couples bringing a total of 58 cars. The highlight of the event was the Autocross conducted in downtown Abingdon and organized by Barney Gaylord. All members present expressed their appreciation for the work done by Jim and Lois Evans and look forward to next year's event. Abingdon Trials: Bill Hedrick and Kim Tonry reported on a highly successful first- running of the Abingdon Trials over a 2-day period. The endurance rally covered some 900 miles with a very close finish between all the contenders. It was announced that the event would be presented again next year.. Siemens' Autocross: Reinout Vogt reported that 21 drivers competed in three prepared MGBs, 9 street cars, and 1 MG Midget. While some members reported they were confused by the route initially, after a few laps everyone was able to find their way around the course. The event was another resounding success for Reinout. Look for this event again next year. Halloween Rally: The event was run on October 18 and organized by Larry Czachor with 9 cars competing. The winner was Reinout Vogt. Following the event fellowship was had at Beef and Brandy Restaurant where the awards were given out. NEW BUSINESS Christmas Party: Reservations are now being accepted for the Annual Christmas Party scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 1998 at the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant in Wheeling. The cost is $24 per person, and the deadline for reservations is November 20, 1998. Mail your check to Sharon Anderson. Mercy Home for Boys: George Goeppner is again running our annual charitable event on behalf of the children at the Mercy Home. This year the directors requested that we donate model kits for the children to build. Over 70 models were donated at the October meeting, and George will be collecting models again at the November meeting. Please do not bring glue or paint. NAMGBR Elections: Kim Tonry advised that elections for NAMGBR will be conducted at their next national meeting on October 24. The Club voted to support the nomination of Don Tugwell for Secretary and D. Zimmerman for Vice-President. Swap Meet: Jim Evans announced that the Third Annual Swap Meet will again be held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds this year on February 28, 1999. He is looking for more vendors. If you have any ideas, give him a call. Nominations for Officers of Chicagoland MG Club-1999: Nominations for officers for next year were accepted from the floor and will be open through the end of the business meeting on November 16, 1998. Anyone interested in running for office can contact any of the current officers, and their name will be placed in nomination and seconded. The current nominations are as follows: for President/Vice-President- Maynard Hirsch, Diana Gonzales, Curt Bork; for Secretary-Steven Selan; for Treasurer- Sharon Anderson. 50-50 Raffle: Won by Ray and Madge VanTassle. EVENING PROGRAM - Members of the Chicagoland MG Club celebrated the 22nd Annual Birthday meeting with cake and champagne. The members toasted the Club on 22 fun-filled years, and all promised to meet again next year.

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