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This just in from Nick Becker, Chairman of the Hayward Field Meet (and one of the main MOASF organizers):

“The Hayward Field Meet scheduled for this Saturday, June 4, 2011 has been CANCELLED due to the expected weather and the fact that the field will be unusable if the rains materialize.”

Check the official Mini Owners of America San Francisco chapter (MOASF) website for further updates.

A big thanks to George Marsh of SCMM for his kind article re: Miniology in their club’s newsletter: http://bit.ly/jgbCai

Via Amber of PitStop Mini’s:

This is a multi-club weekend trip to the Statue Of Liberty. Involved clubs include the Central MINI Motorists, PhillyMINI, DC Metro MINIs, NEMINI, Hampton Roads MINI, Carlisle MINI and this year they’ve invited PittStopMINI!

If anyone is interested, we could meet up early Saturday morning and drive out to Philly to have cheesesteaks (of course!) with the MD and VA clubs. After that, PhillyMINI will plan a fun twisty route up to New Jersey where we would stay over night. Sunday morning we’d meet up with the NJ and NY clubs and drive over to the Statue of Liberty for a day of sight seeing & driving home.

Let us know if you’re interested in going and we’ll plan from there.

Note: if you’re interested in getting crown ticket, they are now available.

Here is what to get: reserve ferry/crown ticket(s), departs from Liberty State Park, NJ. for Sunday, Aug 14th @ 11am.

http://www.statuecruises.com/ferry-service/welcome.aspx

Meetup event link from Central Maryland MINI Motorists: http://www.meetup.com/Central-Maryland-MINI-Motorists/events/16572372/

Ever been to the Deep South? South Jersey, that is! It’s time to shake off the winter blahs and start thinking beach. Philly Mini’s is heading to the Jersey Shore, Cape May to be exact! The Exit 0 Rally begins appropriately near Mt. Laurel, since MINI of Mt. Laurel is co-sponsoring the only Jersey rally this year. They’ll begin by meandering through tiny historic villages on the first leg of this three-leg run. You’ll enjoy some surprising twists and scenic straight-aways driving through the Garden State’s famous cranberry bogs. This leg ends at Batsto Village, a nationally recognized historic site that can be traced back to 1766 and earlier (we’re talking prehistoric). You’ll have time to explore the Village … and it’s well worth your time.

Philly Mini’s return to the road and take to the Pinelands, following winding back roads on this all-new leg — ending for lunch at Atlantic County Park in Estell Manor. They’ve got a picnic pavilion all to ourselves if the weather should be wet or inclement.

The final third of the rally heads due south through more of the Jersey Devil’s stomping grounds. They’ll make a stop at famous Cape May Lighthouse and check out the amazing bird sanctuary by the beach where Bobolinks, Summer Tanagers, Indigo Buntings and Black Terns are just a few of the common visitors. They’ll finish the day with dinner at Carneys on the ocean.

DATE: May 21st, 2011
START: 1520 Route 38, Lumberton NJ They will meet in the Lowe’s parking lot right behind the Wawa, It is located in the Cross Roads Plaza, if people pass the Plaza, turn right at the light and enter through the Lowe’s parking lot off Route 541.
WHEN: 8:30AM
LUNCH: Please pack a picnic lunch to enjoy at the park.
END: Carneys, 411 Beach Ave, Cape May NJ
DINNER: Everyone attending will order off the menu, please RSVP so we can give the restaurant a head count.

IMPORTANT NOTE: MINI of Mt. Laurel has donated some prizes. You’ll learn how you can win some cool swag at the drivers/navigators meeting before they set off – SO DON’T BE LATE!

Please be aware of the following:
1) There are NO tolls this year. Bring your EZPASS if you will be taking the Garden State Pkwy or AC Expressway (or any bridges into PA) home.
2) Bring chairs if you have them, there are picnic benches, but there are also other events going on.
3) Bring lunch for the Picnic at the park. We have to carry out what we bring in. There are limited trash bins in the area.
4) Bring sunscreen we will be in the sun on the beach. Also, bring a sweater or jacket. It is MUCH cooler on the beach. The temperature in Philly can be in the mid 80?s and in the 60?s in Cape May.
5) This rally consists of 3 legs and each leg is about 1 hour 15 minutes long. Total mileage is approximately 150 miles.
6) There will be plenty of time for shopping and checking out what Cape May has to offer.
7) You are responsible for your own dinner tab and will order from the menu (see link above).

EVENT ORGANIZER: Mike Rudolph ’07 Lightning Blue MCc

Event: Mini Meet West 2011

Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 9:00 AM – Friday, June 24, 2011 at 10:00 PM (PT)

Location: Cal Neva Lodge, Lake Tahoe, NV

It’s getting really close to Mini Meet West 2011, and we have some reminders and new information for you. First of all, if you haven’t already made your hotel reservations, please do it right away, as the hotel is filling up.

Secondly, we have added some great information to the MMW2011 website, which you will want to puruse. This includes:

A more complete schedule of events
Locations of all events
Descriptions of judging classes for each event

And finally, be sure to encourage your friends and fellow Mini/MINI owners to REGISTER for MMW2011, so they don’t miss out on the fun.

Polish those fenders, change your oil, and start practicing your backing-up skills for the Funkhana.

SCMM’s 4th Annual ALL-MINI/Mini Car Show

Time:
Saturday, June 11 · 8:00am – 12:30pm

Location:
Enderle Center, 17th St & Yorba, Tustin

When:
June 11th– 8 a.m. til 12:30 p.m.

Where:
Enderle Center, 17th St & Yorba, Tustin

It’s that time again…..give your MINI its spring detailing and plan to attend!

Once again it will be a $10 per car entry fee….which goes 1/2 to our chosen charity and 1/2 to our club treasury. This year’s charity is very close to home — through the Talbert Family Foundation, we will be supporting Elijah’s Fund. Elijah is the three-year-old son of SCMM members Brad and Karin Herman. Elijah is battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. You can read more about Elijah here: http://www.talbertfamilyfoundation.org/pages/Elijah.html

We’ll have vendors there as well showing off and selling their wares.

The past two shows have topped 100 MINIs and we’re out to do it again………

This event will obviously replace our Rubys breakfast but have no fear. There will be coffee from the local Enderle “Coffee Grinder” and sweets. There are also a few restaurants in the center serving breakfast.

Come and join a fun gathering of fellow Maniacs…..whether your car be young or old,…..stock or tricked out,….as long as it’s a MINI/Mini that responds to a cleaning.

The Mini Owners of America, San Francisco Chapter (aka MOASF) presents the 20th Annual Hayward Field Meet All British Car Show & Swap Meet! On Saturday, June 4, 2011, starting at 9:00 AM and running to 2:00 PM (for the awards) and likely carrying on awhile after that, this long-standing event is open to ALL British Cars, classic Minis, new MINIs, and a whole bunch of other fine English Automobiles will also be there for your viewing pleasure. In the past we’ve seen MGs, Jaguars, Triumphs, Sunbeams, Bentleys, Lotus, you name it! They are even open to “Other Cars of Particular Interest” such as the iconic Smart car.

Nick Becker, chairman of the event, says the event “..will probably be the largest one day gathering of Minis & MINIS in Northern California” and yes, with the inclusion of several local groups such as REME, NorCal MINIs, and MOASF amoung them, there is sure to be a good turn out this year!

Once again, the concourse for the Hayward Field Meet will be held at Cal-State East Bay (aka CSU Hayward), in the lovely green of the soccer practice field below Lot B. Free spectator parking is available as well!

You won’t want to miss it!

Pre-registration form must be received by May 31, 2011, so pop on over to their website and grab a handy form to print out and send in!

The official website is here:
http://www.moasf.com/hayward/

You can download the registration form here:
http://www.moasf.com/hayward/hfm_registration.html

There’s a handy map here:
http://www20.csueastbay.edu/about/visitor-information/maps-campus-locations/hayward-campus-map/index.html

For the show, all restorations, daily drivers and works in progress are welcome.

The swap meet is the oldest continuous British Car Swap Meet in the Bay Area. There’s lots of space to spread out. “Parts, Project & for Sale Cars” welcome in Swap Area. “For Sale” signs allowed on Show cars.

The HFM features door prizes, Marque awards by popular vote, Event mementos, and authentic British food will also be available on site (woo! bangers and such! yum!)

Entry Fees are $20 pre-registration or $30 on the day of the event, for either showing your car or having a space in the swap meet. For $10 more you can do BOTH the swap meet and enter your car!

If you need more information, contact:
Nick Becker, becker2226@astound.net, or (925) 932-7886
Jon Becker, (925) 689-4005 days or (925) 228-1672 evenings

As you may recall, Miniology has covered this event in the past, as well the earlier StarLord Mini Podcast did a show reel for an earlier HFM!