www.lsmiata.wordpress.com Volume 23, Issue 4 Facebook: Lone Star Miata Club

Miata Talk

May 2012

Lone Star Miata Club Officers for 2012

President Craig Nelson

President@LSMiata.com Vice President Richard Rogers

Vicepresident@LSMiata.com

Secretary Lisa Gisburne

Secretary@LSMiata.com Treasurer Bill Preston

Treasurer@LSMiata.com

Webmaster Anthony Burokus

KB3DVS@IEBA.COM

Membership Janine Nelson

Membership@LSMiata.com Newsletter Julia Kuhn

Editor@LSMiata.com

930 West Airport Freeway Irving, TX 75062 (972) 579-0441 http://crystalspizza.net/ Room reserved 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Welcome to new members: Paul and Melissa Hinman of Dallas, 2006 Copper red, Midlife Crisis

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From the President…. MAY MEETING Hello, Miata Enthusiasts! We had a nice turn out and a good meeting last month. I’ve decided to do Crystal’s again in May. The meeting room is very comfortable, the place is quiet on weeknights (at least it was in April), the food is surprisingly good, very friendly staff and great price. The manager doesn’t require a deposit or a big headcount and really appreciates our business so figured it was good for another round. Easy to get to, too. The big splash for May is the North Texas Mustang Club car show at the Cracker Barrel in Lewisville this coming Saturday, May 12. LSMC has been invited to participate. Our connection to the NTMC is our VP, Richard Rogers and his wife, Teri Campbell. They got us invited two years ago and we had a blast! It only costs ten bucks and is well worth the money. Janine and I have participated twice and really enjoyed ourselves. They’re a terrific bunch of folks who are genuinely pleased to have us participate, and there are lots of great cars to look at. Our club’s Miatas have done very well both times so you might want to seriously consider entering yours! We have two more big blips on the LSMC radar screen in the coming months. Our participation in the State Fair car corral and the Miata Roundup in Galveston. Richard is trying to get our date moved at the Fair because many of us want to participate in BOTH events. We always have a really good time at the Fair – they treat us well and we get a lot of interest – and it’s a great way to enjoy the Fair for FREE. The Roundup should be particularly good in Galveston. There’s so much to see and do, and the Miata crowd is, of course, always a boatload of fun to be around. The drive along to coast is a great drive and the trip across the bay to Bolivar peninsula (if you’re willing to wait) is fun, too. You can take the ferry ride across and back without the long wait (there’s parking near the ferry dock) and enjoy the scenery and dolphins. It’s also free! There have been a few good ideas for trips and I hope some people will follow through on some of them. Tom McGrath was willing to do a Memorial Day weekend drive to Austin, a trip he calls the Salt Lick Follies and has done many times. We stop off at the Salt Lick barbecue in Dripping Springs and spend an evening at Esther’s Follies on Sixth Street in downtown Austin for some jolly good, bawdy humor and political satire. Tom wanted a commitment of at least 5 cars, but didn’t get it so decided not to go. Memorial weekend is tough competition. I hope it might be on again later in the year. This year has a wealth of political fodder and I’m looking forward to some great send-ups. Please join us at the meeting this month for a few hours of grub and gab with our Miata family. And don’t forget to tell Janine you noticed her snazzy new vanity plate. Zoom – Zoom! Craig Nelson, President 2012 nelsoncraigf@aol.com

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From your editor Greetings from your new newsletter editor/host. I've already made my mistake for the year so thanks for letting me get that out of the way. :) Again, if you missed it, the car show with the North Texas Mustang Club is THIS SATURDAY, May 12. NOT May 19 as originally posted in the Evite (it has been corrected there). Thank you for replying re: email addresses. I deleted the ones that returned a daemon and have the rest of you in my database. I have asked Janine about creating a club member directory available to everyone. Other clubs I belong to do this annually. I would like to get your feedback on the subject because that may be something that the club has declined to do in the past. I think it would be very helpful to have at least an email and phone list available, even if your mailing address remains unpublished. I know it would have helped me to communicate on trips in the past when I was running late and didn't know how to contact anyone. Now with smart phones, texting and even email is possible on the fly (but not while driving). Please let me know if a directory is something you would like to have. I will only publish information of those members who consent. I have included all the upcoming events I know about, which largely means I have left information in from the last newsletter that Craig did. If you have anything you would like to see in the newsletter please let me know. I have asked our webmaster Anthony to update the forwarding on the editor@LSMiata.com address so it will reach me. Alternatively, please feel free to contact me directly at JuliaKuhn90@alumni.unc.edu. I look forward to being your newsletter editor. Julia

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Crystal’s Pizza and Spaghetti Restaurant Irving, TX Thursday, April 19, 2012 Attendees: Fourteen (14) people attended the club meeting. Of those, nine (9) are members. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:20 pm by President, Craig Nelson. Janine Nelson, Membership:

• Janinereportedthattherearecurrently27currentclubmembers Scheduled Trips and Events:

• TheNorthTexasMustangClubshowonSaturday,May12.We’vebeeninvitedtobetheguestclubattheCrackerBarrelinLewisville,5pm–8:30pm;wenormallyhaveaboutzoomofsix(6)Miatas*inattendance.It’salwaysalotoffun,andthereareveryniceawards.Thereisa$10entrancefee,musicwillbeplaying,youwillgettoseesomenicecars;therearetypicallyanywherefrom50to100carsinattendance.Severalpeopleatthemeetingexpressedaninterestingoing.

• StateFairofTexas–MiataCorral:RegardingtheStateFair,ourcurrentSundaycommitmentwiththeFair(the2ndSaturdayofOctober)conflictswiththeTexasRoundupinGalvestonthisyear.Lastyear,15zoomofMiatasattendedtheFair.IfmorepeoplewanttogotoTexasRoundup,Richardsaidiftherewasaninterestforthosewhowantedtodoboth,hecanrequestfromtheStateFairtomovethecarcorraltothefirstorthirdSundayofOctober.ThefirstSunday,hasmorefreegoodies,willbefirstchoice!Secretary’sNote:Confirmationisbeingdoneonexactdatesandwillbediscussedatthenextmeeting.

• SaltLickFollies,Austin:TomMcGrathisputtingaruntoAustin,toSaltLickFolliesoverMemorialDayweekend.Atleastfivecarsfromourclubmustattendfortriptohappen.TomneedsRSVPbyMay5th.ContactTomontommcgrath@miatatechnologies.comor214‐426‐4282.TheJagClubisattending,too.

• CatfishRun:JamesChaneywantstoputtogetheraCatfishrunuptotheRedRiver. Richard Rogers, VP

• Appareltalk–Richardpickedupthreenewcatalogstopreview;pricingandinformationcanbealsobefoundonwww.pandasportswear.com.

• Clubpinsareavailablewithadonationof$2for1,or$15for10.• Richardshowedthegroupaliveversionofthecarmagnets;costforapairofmagnetsigns,withLSMClogois

$15. Bill Preston, Treasurer, via Janine Nelson:

• Treasuryaccountbalance:$4,497.11 Ideas for trips:

• AncientOvenwasfunlastyear• Airmuseum• Drive‐in,wewouldneedtopickone(1)movie,asnowtherearefive(5)screens

Drawing Winners, $10: • LisaGisburne• MarioValverde• StanBeckham

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• TerrieCampbell• CharlesFerguson• 50/50:LanaDavisinsistedshemustwinsomething,andsureenough,shedid!(Wasgreat.)

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm * Secretary’s note: Word wants to put an apostrophe when Miata is plural, but it’s not a possessive, it’s plural…. So went to Miata.net forum to see what, if anything, they had on the subject. Found some interesting commentary on the name, itself, as well as a good way to handle the subject. As a note, “Miatae” is fun, but looked on by some as “snobby”, others, as “fun and humorous”…

From Miata.net regarding the name of Miata and also it’s pluralization: Nope, the "old high German" word was discovered before the car was introduced by Rod Bymaster, Mazda's head of product planning and marketing. that's how the car got its name. Bymaster wrote in the five year retrospective on the car published by the Miata Club of America:

Quote:

In retrospect, I guess my biggest contribution to the project was to have found the word 'Miata' in Webster's Dictionary, which is defined as 'reward' in Old High German. The first time I saw the word Miata, I had a feeling that this was the name that we had been looking for. Bob Hall, the acknowledged "Father of the Miata" also confirms this explanation. Another post: Also noteworthy, Rod is the only member of the original design team that was immortalized by having his name stamped on every Miata produced! December 2010 post from El Fez, Miata.net Moderator: Haven't seen this topic in several years but it used to come up all the time. The correct collective noun is a "zoom" of miatas. because I say it is. __________________

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2012 Texas Miata Roundup From Chuck Shem, President, Houston Miata Club How about a change of pace for this year’s Roundup? Lodging has been secured at the Hilton Island Resort on Seawall Blvd in Galveston! With rooms facing the gulf, the beach just across the street and fresh seafood right at your backdoor. Treat your friend, girlfriend, wife to a weekend at the beach. We don't have the thrills of the roads that you may experience in your neck of the woods, but we do have the Bluewater highway. How about an evening ride with the sea breeze at your shoulder, the moon high in the sky and at the end of the trail a bonfire on the beach? That’s only the beginning. Galveston is plethora of activities. The webpage is up, registration is open! Come and comment at the Forum on activities your interested in. http://www.miataroundup.houstonmiataclub.com/

*********************The Houston Miata Club is proud to announce that it is planning the 2012 Texas Miata Roundup. Mark your calendars for October 5-7 and pick up some swim trunks because this year the round up will be in Galveston Texas. Thanks to the efforts of Charles, Scott, Louis, and other members we have many activities for your enjoyment including runs, tours, kart racing, and even some track time. Registration, Hotel and Event information will be released very soon so book mark this page and stay tuned. • Discussion Forum • Registration • Activities

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LSMC Logo Stuff Contact our Vice President, Richard Rogers at VicePresident@lsmiata.com for LSMC Logo merchandise being offered through the club. You also can buy merchandise at Panda Embroidery, 351 East Huggins, Grapevine, TX 76051 (817-488-4151). Panda can embroider items in a thread color of your choice including one that matches your Miata!

Newsletter Submissions & Distribution Ads, announcements, articles, trip reports and other contributions to the newsletter are encouraged. Email submissions to Editor@lsmiata.com. Attachments may be in .pdf, .txt, Word or WordPerfect format. Pictures may be in any of the usual formats such as .gif, .jpg, png, etc. If I have any problems with document or picture format, I will contact you. Don’t worry about spelling, grammar, artwork, layout, etc. I’m just pleased to receive input and will take care of the editing and cosmetics! Also, if you find something interesting online, please send me the link. Input is welcome anytime, but must be received prior to the publishing deadline (usually the first of the month) to be in the next issue. NOTE: If you want the newsletter sent to more than one email address, your secondary driver, or anyone else, please send your name (so I know you’re a member) and the email address(es) to Editor@lsmiata.com. ANOTHER NOTE: Member in Good Standing (you’ve paid your dues) may submit ad copy or info on their business. Does not have to be a Miata- or car-related business, but it must be your business. Others may advertise, too, for a fee. Contact the President@lsmiata.com for details.

Two-Way Radios For more fun on drives, if you don’t have a two-way radio, get one. Without one, you miss out on a lot of chat and decision making as to stops, etc. Most importantly, should you get separated from the group or have car trouble; it makes it much easier for us to find you and assist you! LSMC uses GMRS/FRS radios for better range and reception. An operating license is not required when used in the FRS range.

Stuff for Sale and Announcements LSMC permits all members in good standing to place a free ad or event announcement in the LSMC Newsletter. The item should relate to the Miata or Club activities. This includes activities hosted by other clubs, Car-related events of general interest are also welcome. Contact the editor at Editor@lsmiata.com to place an ad or announcement.

Change of Address & Member Info Be sure to keep your contact information and particularly your email address up-to-date; you don’t want to miss anything! Submit your email address, snail mail address, new car info and any other contact information changes to the Membership Officer at Membership@lsmiata.com. A form also is available on our website. Just click ‘Membership’ and select the text ‘update’ to update your information.

Blogsite and Facebook Check out our blogsite at www.lsmiata.wordpress.com for various information. For up-to-the-minute events information, member input and other stuff, visit our Facebook page at Lone Star Miata Club. You may also consult the newsletter which is published more or less monthly.

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MembershipNotes…Membership Dues…2012 is here! Your 2011 LSMC membership expired midnight, December 31, 2011. PLEASE RENEW!! Annual dues are $30.00. Complete the renewal form included in this newsletter The form also is available from me at the monthly meeting. Make checks payable to Lone Star Miata Club. Please fill out the renewal form completely even if no information has changed, and return it along with your check to the address below or give it to me at the monthly meeting. After March 31, 2012, add $5 late fee. If your dues are not paid by the April 2012 meeting, your name and number are dropped from the membership roles.

New Members You may register to join our club at http://lsmiata.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/lsmcapplication.jpg Print and complete the membership form. Please do not use the renewal form. You may mail me email me hen I receive your information via our blogsite, I will email you the membership instructions. You also can download the printable form, fill it out and mail it together with your check to the address below or bring me your completed form and dues at the next club meeting. Read the form thoroughly and provide all the information requested. If you send me a hard copy form, please print clearly so that all your information and your email address will be correct in the club database. Be especially careful in printing your email address to insure we record it correctly so that you will receive the newsletter and club announcements. If an item doesn’t apply or you don’t want to provide the information, put ‘N/A’. Please do not leave any of the spaces blank. Dues are $30.00 per year. The amount varies according to when you join. If you join after January, the dues are prorated; please contact me for the correct amount. If you want name badges, be sure that the name on the form is the name you want on the badge! If you would like to see them before you buy, when you come to a club meeting, several members have them and will be glad to show them to you.

Changes in Information Important!! If your contact information changes, especially your email address, please email your updated information to me at Membership@LSMiata.com. If you don’t have email access, give your changes to me or a club officer at a meeting, or call me/mail them to me at:

Lone Star Miata Club 334 Pebblebrook Drive DeSoto, Texas 75115 (972) 223-3416 Thank you! ~ Janine Nelson, Membership Officer

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LONE STAR MIATA CLUB MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM

Time to renew your membership! Annual dues are $30. After March 31, 2012, add $5 late fee. If your dues have not been paid by the April meeting, your name and number will be dropped from the membership roles. Make checks payable to Lone Star Miata Club. Please complete this form, even if no information has changed, and return it along with your check to:

Janine Nelson Lone Star Miata Club

334 Pebblebrook Drive DeSoto, TX 75115-2910

Please provide the following information. To avoid errors, please print legibly. PRIMARY DRIVER: ________________________________________ Birth Date ____ / ____ (month) (day)

SECONDARY DRIVER: _____________________________________ Birth Date ____ / ____ (month) (day)

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________ (apt #, number, street)

_____________________________________________ ________ _______________ (city) (ST) (zip)

HOME: (____) ____________ WORK: (____) ____________ CELL: (____) ____________ EMAIL ADDRESS #1: ________________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS #2: ________________________________________________________ Club notices and correspondence will be sent to all email addresses listed, but the newsletter will be sent only to the address specified: Email address #1: ___ …OR Email address #2: ___

(Please advise if you have not been receiving the Newsletter and/or emails.) YOUR MIATA’S NAME (if it has one): ____________________________________________ COLOR: __________________________________ YEAR: __________________________ ADDITIONAL MIATAS: _________________________ _________ ______________________________________ (Color) (Year) (Name)

_________________________ _________ ______________________________________ (Color) (Year) (Name)

Please list additional cars and any additional information on the back of this form. THANK YOU! ~ Your Membership Officer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - below for club use only - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

DATE AMOUNT CHECK CHK. TO D-BASE RENEWED PAID NUMBER TREAS. UPDATED

_________ _________ _________ _________ ________

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LONE STAR MIATA CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Please provide the following information. To avoid errors, please print legibly. PRIMARY DRIVER: ________________________________________ Birth Date ____ / ____ (month) (day)

SECONDARY DRIVER: _____________________________________ Birth Date ____ / ____ (month) (day) ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________ (apt #, number, street)

_____________________________________________ ________ _______________ (city) (ST) (zip)

HOME: (____) ____________ WORK: (____) ____________ CELL: (____) ____________ EMAIL ADDRESS #1: ________________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS #2: ________________________________________________________ Club notices and correspondence will be sent to all email addresses listed, but the newsletter will be sent only to the address specified: Email address #1: ___ …OR Email address #2: ___

YOUR MIATA’S NAME (if it has one): ____________________________________________ COLOR: __________________________________ YEAR: __________________________ ADDITIONAL MIATAS: _________________________ _________ ______________________________________ (Color) (Year) (Name) _________________________ _________ ______________________________________ (Color) (Year) (Name)

Please list additional cars and any other information on the back of this form. Did a member of this club tell you about our club and if so, who? _______________________ Annual membership fee is $30 per year. If you want to purchase a club nametag, add $10 per nametag (price is higher if purchased later). Dues for members joining after June 30th are prorated. If joining July 1st through September 30th, $18.75. If joining October 1st through December 31st, $12.50, or $2.50 per month if you also pay your dues for the following year. Please make checks payable to: Lone Star Miata Club Return this form and your check to: Janine Nelson Lone Star Miata Club 334 Pebblebrook Drive DeSoto, TX 75115-2910 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - below for club use only - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

DATE AMOUNT CHECK CHK. TO D-BASE RENEWED PAID NUMBER TREAS. UPDATED

_________ _________ _________ _________ ________

For more information, please contact: Janine Nelson Membership Chairman 972-223-3416 Membership@lsmiata.com

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