8/11/15 Meeting @ SONIC
GREAT WEATHER, GREAT Turnout.
No rain combined with nice temps resulted in a good turnout and a short cruise afterwards.
The following members were in attendance:
Keith (1) Mueller & Bob
Mark Patterson
Mike Plunk
John Zentz
Rich Schipper
Gary Owens
Keith (3) Ahlersmeyer
Keith (2) Wilson
Ed Jasper
Rick Hubbard
Bob Hassett & Mark Dougherty (sorry, in all of the excitement I neglected to get a shot of Mark’s new purchase)
(and welcome Mark!)
Steve Fehr
Paul Proefrock was out of town
Tim Mauldin joined the meeting late (our sincere condolences for the loss of your uncle, Tim)
Recent Events:
An unscheduled cruise is ALWAYS welcome.
All it takes is someone to ask!
7/18: Cars & Coffee Westport had a great turnout on a beautiful day. Afterwards Paul, Rich, Keith, and Mark drove to Tony’s house to await the delivery of his New Factory Five MK4 Roadster! New Car in Town
7/22: Wednesday evening, an impromptu Cruise was organized out 100 to highway T, finishing @ Big Chief. Tim & Linda led, followed by Keith & Laurie, Paul & Cindy and Mark & Ann.
Cruise TONIGHT 7/22/15
7/26: was the All Ford Show @ McDonnell Park, but the rain forecasts kept most roadster drivers away. (I heard it ended up not raining there?)
8/1: Cars & Coffee West @ Mid Rivers Mall, the participation at this event is just not catching on, but we turned it into another Ford Car Show afterwards @ Pundman Ford, then Mike, Rich, and Mark took the Ferry to Grafton and enjoyed lunch at the Loading Dock. Always a nice little drive and good food & beer there!
Another impromptu cruise: Lunch in Grafton?
8/5: was scheduled to be an Ice Cream cruise and a traveler from California (Arch F) was going to meet up with us, but the weather turned REAL bad and the cruise was canceled. As an alternative plan, a drier dinner was had at the Kirkwood Station Brewing Co.
Tim & Linda, Keith & Laurie, Paul & Cindy, Mark & Ann, Rich, and Mike met for good food, good beer, and good conversation. Tim & Linda and Mark & Ann finished the evening @ Andy’s Frozen Custard, just as more rain moved in.
8/8: an early lunch @ Crown Candy was scheduled. Great sandwiches, shakes, ice cream, and candy was consumed by Tim & Linda, Keith & Laurie, Paul & Cindy, Dan & Shelly. I think there will be repeat business by some first-timers!
Nothing significant to report on financials. Mike said we are ok at this time (according to Paul).
Paul is also busily working on new website updates that should really improve the experience and functionality. (We have Virtual Garages coming!) And email tools to improve communications.
Upcoming Events:
August:
8/15: Cars & Coffee Westport @ 8am
8/16: Gateway Cobra Club Blue Owl run
. SUNDAY, Let's take the significant others to an afternoon lunch/desert.
. We'll cruise the backroads to Kimmswick, stopping at the Blue Owl for a late lunch
. Check the forum for developing details.
8/28&29: Hooked on Driving @ Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, MI
8/29: Wildwood Founder's Day Car Show, 221 Plaza Drive, Wildwood 63040, Registration: 10:00-noon
September:
9/4: Fenton Car Show - Faith Church
9/5: Cars & Coffee West (St. Charles) @ 8am
9/8: Gateway Cobra Club meeting @ Sonic in Chesterfield Commons
9/12 - 16: Gateway Cobra Club Tail of the dragon trip in conjunction with Texas Cobra Club
. Let us know if anyone else is interested and book your rooms, we’re tentatively planning to leave late Friday 9/11 and get in a little over 3 hours of driving so we arrive earlier Saturday.
9/13: 19th Annual Wheels in Motion Day at Westport Plaza. 9:00am - 4:00pm.
9/19: Cars & Coffee Westport @ 8am
9/20: Gateway Cobra Club Picnic Date
. Babler Park, Walnut Grove Shelter
. More details will be posted and looking for what dish everyone will bring.
9/25 - 27: Rt 66 Fest, Springfield, IL
9/26: All British Show, Creve Couer Park (this is a nice show and a few of us cruise over each year)
10/22 - 25: Gateway Cobra Club 2015 Supercruise Harrison, Ark.
. We’re getting a good size group attending this one, there are still rooms available so let us know if you are interested and check the post for planned cruises and activities. Tim is scheduling a downtown Branson Landing and a Segway tour at Dogwood Canyon.
Check the forum for more information.
Also, if you are interested / planning on attending any of the over-nite cruises, start booking your hotel rooms and check the forum for details.
> Sept 12-18: Tail of the Dragon (with Texas Cobra Club) (leaving 9/11)
> Oct 22-25: 2014 Super Cruise, Harrison Arkansas (Cruise director: Tim)
After this evening’s meeting, about 8 cars headed into Wildwood for a short cruise, completing at Big Chief for some adult beverages. Mike, Steve, Tim, Keith(1) & Bob, Keith(2), Keith(3), Rich, Ed, Mark, Rick, John.
Gateway Cobra Club Secretary,
Mark Patterson
GREAT WEATHER, GREAT Turnout.
No rain combined with nice temps resulted in a good turnout and a short cruise afterwards.
The following members were in attendance:
Keith (1) Mueller & Bob
Mark Patterson
Mike Plunk
John Zentz
Rich Schipper
Gary Owens
Keith (3) Ahlersmeyer
Keith (2) Wilson
Ed Jasper
Rick Hubbard
Bob Hassett & Mark Dougherty (sorry, in all of the excitement I neglected to get a shot of Mark’s new purchase)
(and welcome Mark!)
Steve Fehr
Paul Proefrock was out of town
Tim Mauldin joined the meeting late (our sincere condolences for the loss of your uncle, Tim)
Recent Events:
An unscheduled cruise is ALWAYS welcome.
All it takes is someone to ask!
7/18: Cars & Coffee Westport had a great turnout on a beautiful day. Afterwards Paul, Rich, Keith, and Mark drove to Tony’s house to await the delivery of his New Factory Five MK4 Roadster! New Car in Town
7/22: Wednesday evening, an impromptu Cruise was organized out 100 to highway T, finishing @ Big Chief. Tim & Linda led, followed by Keith & Laurie, Paul & Cindy and Mark & Ann.
Cruise TONIGHT 7/22/15
7/26: was the All Ford Show @ McDonnell Park, but the rain forecasts kept most roadster drivers away. (I heard it ended up not raining there?)
8/1: Cars & Coffee West @ Mid Rivers Mall, the participation at this event is just not catching on, but we turned it into another Ford Car Show afterwards @ Pundman Ford, then Mike, Rich, and Mark took the Ferry to Grafton and enjoyed lunch at the Loading Dock. Always a nice little drive and good food & beer there!
Another impromptu cruise: Lunch in Grafton?
8/5: was scheduled to be an Ice Cream cruise and a traveler from California (Arch F) was going to meet up with us, but the weather turned REAL bad and the cruise was canceled. As an alternative plan, a drier dinner was had at the Kirkwood Station Brewing Co.
Tim & Linda, Keith & Laurie, Paul & Cindy, Mark & Ann, Rich, and Mike met for good food, good beer, and good conversation. Tim & Linda and Mark & Ann finished the evening @ Andy’s Frozen Custard, just as more rain moved in.
8/8: an early lunch @ Crown Candy was scheduled. Great sandwiches, shakes, ice cream, and candy was consumed by Tim & Linda, Keith & Laurie, Paul & Cindy, Dan & Shelly. I think there will be repeat business by some first-timers!
Nothing significant to report on financials. Mike said we are ok at this time (according to Paul).
Paul is also busily working on new website updates that should really improve the experience and functionality. (We have Virtual Garages coming!) And email tools to improve communications.
Upcoming Events:
August:
8/15: Cars & Coffee Westport @ 8am
8/16: Gateway Cobra Club Blue Owl run
. SUNDAY, Let's take the significant others to an afternoon lunch/desert.
. We'll cruise the backroads to Kimmswick, stopping at the Blue Owl for a late lunch
. Check the forum for developing details.
8/28&29: Hooked on Driving @ Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, MI
8/29: Wildwood Founder's Day Car Show, 221 Plaza Drive, Wildwood 63040, Registration: 10:00-noon
September:
9/4: Fenton Car Show - Faith Church
9/5: Cars & Coffee West (St. Charles) @ 8am
9/8: Gateway Cobra Club meeting @ Sonic in Chesterfield Commons
9/12 - 16: Gateway Cobra Club Tail of the dragon trip in conjunction with Texas Cobra Club
. Let us know if anyone else is interested and book your rooms, we’re tentatively planning to leave late Friday 9/11 and get in a little over 3 hours of driving so we arrive earlier Saturday.
9/13: 19th Annual Wheels in Motion Day at Westport Plaza. 9:00am - 4:00pm.
9/19: Cars & Coffee Westport @ 8am
9/20: Gateway Cobra Club Picnic Date
. Babler Park, Walnut Grove Shelter
. More details will be posted and looking for what dish everyone will bring.
9/25 - 27: Rt 66 Fest, Springfield, IL
9/26: All British Show, Creve Couer Park (this is a nice show and a few of us cruise over each year)
10/22 - 25: Gateway Cobra Club 2015 Supercruise Harrison, Ark.
. We’re getting a good size group attending this one, there are still rooms available so let us know if you are interested and check the post for planned cruises and activities. Tim is scheduling a downtown Branson Landing and a Segway tour at Dogwood Canyon.
Check the forum for more information.
Also, if you are interested / planning on attending any of the over-nite cruises, start booking your hotel rooms and check the forum for details.
> Sept 12-18: Tail of the Dragon (with Texas Cobra Club) (leaving 9/11)
> Oct 22-25: 2014 Super Cruise, Harrison Arkansas (Cruise director: Tim)
After this evening’s meeting, about 8 cars headed into Wildwood for a short cruise, completing at Big Chief for some adult beverages. Mike, Steve, Tim, Keith(1) & Bob, Keith(2), Keith(3), Rich, Ed, Mark, Rick, John.
Gateway Cobra Club Secretary,
Mark Patterson
