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  1. DC Metro MINIs 5th Annual MINIs Take the Beltway!

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    We did it! We broke that $2000 threshold! Thank you to those last contributors who helped push that number up!

     

    Today I put $2017 in the mail to Operation Second Chance.

     

    We had 77 cars in the Sears parking lot; 76 made the drive. (Chris remained behind to take departure photos.)

     

    Yay, great news! It was fun for us MINI owners and we got the chance to give back to those who've done so much for us and our country.

     

    My thanks to all who put so much effort into making this an enjoyable and profitable charity event. I look forward to next year's Beltway run.

  2. DC Metro MINIs 5th Annual MINIs Take the Beltway!

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    A HUGE Thank You to everyone who participated today. The number of people who came out to support this event was the best we've ever seen.

     

    I'd really like to thank everyone that volunteered to help out. There were so many! Will, Corey, Craig, Mike and Laura helped with registration set-up. Craig and Mike made registration paperwork a breeze. Erin gave a fantastic driver's meeting. Lawry and Catalina sold tons and tons of raffle tickets. Laura did an amazing job designing the t-shirts. Haemish kept WTOP updated on our status. And little Ray stole the show at the Raffle Prizes. He's a natural with a great booming voice!

     

    Thank you to the Run Leaders! Sara, Chaquitta, Brandy, Corey and Greg. And the impromptu run leaders! Great job in getting everyone to the restaurant!

     

    Our photographers were Craig M, Chris M, Mike B and MikeV. And that guy you saw taking your picture from the Baltimore Ave overpass... that was Justin. And everyone else who took photos and video all day, right? :) Can't wait to see all the photos and videos.

     

    I hope I didn't miss anyone. This couldn't have been put together without the team effort!

     

    Now the numbers... these aren't firm yet!

    At first tentative count, there were around 80 cars. Once we have video, it'll be much easier to count and come up with a firm number.

    (RSVPs never equal the number of cars.)

     

    We counted the cash box before we left the restaurant. Again, not a complete total as there are the credit card transactions to consider. But from what we collected today just in cash and checks from donations and raffle sales, there was $1715. :)

     

    Oh, and I have the raffle prizes for the people who won but weren't there to claim. I'll be PMing these individuals to coordinate a way for them to get their prizes.

     

    Thank you again, EVERYONE for a really great day!

     

    I had a wonderful time and want to thank the organizers for all their hard work. :top: The food was good, weather cooperated in a lovely way, fellow MINIacs were out in force, it seems we raised a lot of money for a GREAT cause, and the "idiot Beltway drivers" didn't cause any accidents. What more can one ask?

     

    I was glad to see some of my friends and quite a few of those to whom I sold raffle tickets win some swag. I whined a bit in good fun but don't mind not being one of today's swag winners; I'm already a winner because I hang with two great groups of folks - C3M and DCMM.

     

    Look forward to more runs and next year's trip around the Beltway.

     

    And finally, my thanks to all the Vets for their service and all they've done/given up for the rest of us. Hat off and hand on heart to you!! :congrats: "Thank you" just doesn't seem adequate but it's what I have to offer.

     

    Lawry

  4. Odds and Ends Detailing clinic - Part deux

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    And don't use too much polish/product!! :laugh:

     

    Good to meet people and put faces with the car names/avatars. :wavey:

     

    Yes, Darryl is a sweetheart and extremely knowlegeable... he and Adam's products make it much easier! I was terribly late (deer attacked son's car last night while he drove on a 95 exit ramp at 55mph - lost hours of sleep getting him settled/de-glassed), but I still learned a bunch.

     

    Thanks Darryl and thanks Ali for setting this up.

  8. DC Metro MINIs 5th Annual MINIs Take the Beltway!

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    Here's the update everyone's been waiting for!

     

    We will need a few people to help on the day of the event: Job openings are:

     

    Run Leader #1 -

    Run Leader #2 -

    Run Leader #3 -

    Sweeper -

     

    Registration -

    -- Lona

    --

    --

    --

     

    Photographers -

     

    Raffle Sales

    -- Catalina

    --

    --

     

    Restaurant Set-up

    -- Laura

    -- Lona

    --

     

    Please submit resume's to me via PM and we can negotiate your wages.

    Just kidding... :laugh:

     

    Hi Lona,

     

    I'd be happy to help with registration or raffle sales - just let me know when/where.

     

    As for experience, I can read/write/speak English and will accept a bottle of water as payment. :laugh:

  9. DC Metro MINIs 5th Annual MINIs Take the Beltway!

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    Everyone who participated in this event last year or in previous years ~ If you still have your window flag, please bring it to this event.

     

    We may have a sponsor for flags, but it's around $400 to purchase 100 flags. So if you still have your flag around, please bring it. :)

     

    This is my first DCMM Beltway run so, I don't have a flag in my car window. Should I bring the big one from the front of the house? :elephant:

     

    Seriously, how much to get the window flag? Thanks!

  11. License plate

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    As of October 1, the law is changing in MARYLAND. I copied this text from a post on C3M for those who don't already know.

     

     

    House Bill 577 states that effective 10-1-2013 any car mfg. without means to display front plate will not be required to do such. The front plate will be needed to be kept inside the car but not displayed. Now if your car has the tag backing plate already on it you might be sol.

    So, when you buy a NEW MINI or one from another state that didn't require a front plate (no backing plate currently installed), just tell the Dealer NOT to drill for it and don't install one yourself.

     

    Probably a good idea to carry a copy of the legislation with for the cops (and dealers) who didn't get the message, so I'm adding a link to the Bill for anyone who wants to carry with (along with that useless front tag) http://static.openstates.org/documents/md/MDD00043637

     

    YAY!!!

     

    Well Pooh!! The bill didn't pass in the legislature, so no change is forthcoming. Maryland drivers will still need 2 tags (front & back). Sorry to get your hopes up.

     

    :banghead:

  12. New to group - CinniMINI says Hi!

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    There's the Alexandria Meet n Greet this Saturday.

     

    We have a movie event getting set up for the 27th

     

    The only event that you have to be a member for is the annual meeting on the 28th.

     

    I'll be on a C3M run in Ocean City this Friday/Saturday but might be able to make the movie thing on the 27th. Thanks for the info, TGGRRR! I'll keep an eye on the calendar.

  14. License plate

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    As of October 1, the law is changing in MARYLAND. I copied this text from a post on C3M for those who don't already know.

     

     

    House Bill 577 states that effective 10-1-2013 any car mfg. without means to display front plate will not be required to do such. The front plate will be needed to be kept inside the car but not displayed. Now if your car has the tag backing plate already on it you might be sol.

    So, when you buy a NEW MINI or one from another state that didn't require a front plate (no backing plate currently installed), just tell the Dealer NOT to drill for it and don't install one yourself.

     

    Probably a good idea to carry a copy of the legislation with for the cops (and dealers) who didn't get the message, so I'm adding a link to the Bill for anyone who wants to carry with (along with that useless front tag) http://static.openstates.org/documents/md/MDD00043637

     

    YAY!!! :congrats:

  18. New to group - CinniMINI says Hi!

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    Welcome to the DCMM forums, Lawry! It's nice to see that you're already getting to know some of the folks. :)

     

    We hope you enjoy our club enough to consider joining as a member. :top:

     

    I hope to meet you at an event soon!

     

    Thanks Edge! Will definitely join at the beginning of the year. Money is a bit tight right now to pay two fees (even though one is discounted).

     

    Welcome to the forum

     

    Great to have more orange around :biggrin:

     

    Thank you TGGRRR. I agree, we need more orange; it's the BEST color!! :rofl:

  22. New to group - CinniMINI says Hi!

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    Hi all :wavey:

     

    I recently joined the DCMM forum and am catching up on posts/threads. I live just outside Columbia, MD and have owned CinniMINI (a 2011 spice orange MCS hardtop) for 2+ years. Did the MTTS last year to LA and back (what a blast!!)

     

    Recently, I needed to have my rear brake pads/rotors replaced and was directed by some of my C3M buds to GarageMahal in Fairfax. GREAT people who welcomed me into their home and now my brakes are 1000%. Thanks so much Craig & Lona -- You guys rock!

     

    I love being a MINI owner - we're such a helpful, fun bunch of NOT NOR MALs! :motor:

     

    Lawry

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