Official Publication of the Northeast Oklahoma Chapter of the Miata Club of America December, 2000 Volume 11, Issue 12 UPCOMING EVENTS Officers President Mac Arnett 918.592.2636 shorty1760@juno.com Vice President Mike Meyer 918.243.7518 Meyline@aol.com Treasurers Anne Duckett 918.272.1034 aeduckett@prodigy.net Secretary/Membership Gene Bedingfield 918.664.4691 GSBeding@juno.com Tour & Special Events Earl Larkin 918.622.4635 Ronnie Lane 918.676.5105 Joel Eads 918.250.3476 VRRROOM@prodigy.net Rod VanKoughnet 918.481.3420 chrisnrod@ionet.net Newsletter Editor Kim Hand 918.252.9254 keajhand@olp.net The NEO Miata Club assumes no liability for any information contained within this newsletter. The opinions expressed within are those of the individual authors and do not reflect any endorsements or opinions of the club as a whole. Use of this information is strictly up to the reader s discretion. December 9 - Christmas Party 7:00 PM @ Clemons Home 9941 S 67 E Pl December 20 - NEO Miata Club Monthly Meeting & Christmas Light Tour 7:00 PM Mazzio s @ South Pointe Shopping Center 101st & Sheridan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - January 17 - NEO Miata Club Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM Mazzio s @ South Pointe Shopping Center 101st & Sheridan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - February 21 - NEO Miata Club Monthly Meeting From the President Mac Arnett IT S PARTY TIME! What a deal, the BIRTHDAY PARTY at Chandler Park was a lot of fun, with Mike Meyers cooking up some mighty good burgers and Brenda feeding homeless CATS. Oh yes, the weather was a bit nippy but we all had a good time. Now its time for the CHRISTMAS PARTY (see article page 5). This is always a great party. We will be having the Chinese Gift exchange again this year, so everyone bring a gift ($10.00 minimum) and let the fun begin. For the new members, it does not have to be a car related gift. We do however like gifts with good taste, or maybe that is gifts that taste good. Oh well, whatever! Now that Turkey day is over and Christmas is coming, let s polish up our sleighs and check out the lights. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD RIDE! Mac 1
Meeting Minutes November 15, 2000 President Mac Arnett opened the meeting with a recap of the club s birthday party held in the cold and snow. Then everyone introduced themselves and their cars. Mac said we needed a place to hold the Christmas party on December 9 and Mark and Peggy Clemons graciously offered their house. It is at 9941 S. 67 th E. Place. A calling committee will be formed to notify everyone since the party will be before the next meeting. Mac reported on the 2000 Miatas in Paradise Convention in Daytona Beach. The Meyers and the Arnetts were the only ones from the club to attend. Joel Eads reported on the place and time to gather for the Jenks Parade. Report was given on the radios purchased by the club for the lead car and last car to use during drives. The December meeting will be the annual Christmas lights tour on December 20, 2000. Joe Bohannon spoke on the new racing class of Spec Miata. Meeting was adjourned. Gene Bedingfield Secretary/Membership Chairperson Eagle Apparel Mike Meyer Brenda and I went to Eagle to get some new Miata shirts this week. We got them embroidered in four hours! The owner told me that as far as his business is concerned this is a very slow time of the year for him. He said that he has 24 hour turn around at the moment. He also said that even during December that because of new machines and such that he could guarantee a four day turn around for small orders. As I said in the meeting, this may be a good source of Christmas presents for Club members. Hats $18, Shirts $26. Your own items embroidered for only $10. Etc. Just thought I would let you know. You may want to get someone special a unique Christmas Present. Eagle Apparel 245.8191 608 E. Charles Page Sand Springs Membership Renewal Time It s time to renew your membership! Dues are due by January 31, 2001. Please fill out the enclosed form and either mail it in or bring it to the next meeting. Dues are used for the newsletter, parties and miscellaneous items such as the two way radios just purchased. You ve Got Mail! REMINDER! If anyone would like to receive email reminders about NEOMIATA club events or would like a very easy way to reach other club members who have email, please send an email note to this address: "neomiata-subscribe@egroups.com" Mac taking on Daytona (2000 Miatas In Paradise - October) Paul Bunyon's Toy Miata? (Rod s trip to Minn) 2
Meyers & Arnetts in Line at Miata 2000 National - October Anne & Ray Duckett Wading in Cache De Poudre River, CO - Sept Miata 2000, Miatas in Paradise - October Sturdivants, Ducketts, Johnsons & Bedingfields At Independence Pass Summit, CO - September Fall Drive Northeastern, OK - October Buffalo Valley, Arkansas - April 3
Robert Majors Miata by the Lake Nate & Randi Johnson, Anne & Ray Duckett, Andi Sturdivant, Shirley & Gene Bedingfield at Independence Pass Overlook, CO - September Shirley Bedingfield cooling her feet in Cache De Paudre River, CO - September Mac in his BRG at National 2000, Dayton Beach Earl & Dorthy s Fun Run - October Mike & Brenda Meyer at Miata National 2000 Daytona - October 4
Radios Ron Dudden For those of you who might be interested in buying a FRS radio to use on our trips, I found a good website that explains all the terminology and features of "Family Radio Service." It also has some recommendations. The website is Collins Notebook: Family Radio Buyers Guide. The address is: http://collin.org/frs/guide/ guide.html It will tell you more than you probably want to know. Annual Christmas Party When: Saturday, December 9th Time: 7:00 PM Where: Mark & Peggy Clemmons House Come join fellow Miata enthusiasts in celebrating the Christmas season. We ll have food, food and more food. There will be a Chinese gift exchange. (The rules are too complicated to state here.) Each person needs to bring a gift. The gift should be tasteful gift of an approximate cost of $10, keep in mind you may go home with it! The club will provide the main dish and you are asked to bring a side dish and your choice of beverage. We ll have a great time. Happy Holidays! Earl Reading the River, AR - April Sheridan 67th E Pl 9941 100th Pl 69th N January s Newsletter Deadline: Saturday, January 6th 101st The Clemons 9941 S 67th E Pl 298-9863 Pete s Place Krebs, OK - May Fin & Feather Brunch, Lake Tenkiller - August 5
NEO Miata P.O. Box 554 Tulsa, OK 74101-0554.. Ed. Be sure and put December s meeting and Christmas Light tour on your calendar. I forgot last year and had great remorse. I ll see you there and at the Christmas Party. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Zoom, Zoom, Zoom! Kim Nelson Nissan Mazda 258-6581 PLENTY OF USED MIATAS TO CHOOSE FROM 10% Discount on Parts and Service Expires: 01/31/01 (discount does not apply on promotional items) Pete s Place Krebs, OK - May 6 Pete s Place Krebs, OK - May