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March, 2015
Newsletter of the Mile-High Section ● Mercedes-Benz Club of America
OVER 500 COPIES DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY IN COLORADO, WYOMING, AND UTAH
IN THIS ISSUE…..
CAR TRIVIA CORNER
Subject
Page(s)
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Car Trivia Corner
In 1924, Adolf Hitler was known to have begged
Mercedes for a loan of a grey 11/40 limousine
with spoked wheels and white wall tires. Little
wonder he wanted one so bad, since the car was
a real beauty.
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MARCH SOCIAL - March 18, 2015 @ 6:30PM
Letter from the President, Bob Mashburn
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Board Officers
2
Mercedes-Benz Design
3-5
Preowned Cars for Sale - Backlot
6-7
How Well Do You Know Your Mercedes-Benz
8-10
2015 Event/Activity Schedule
11
Event Information
Annual New Members Party
12
Sky Sox Baseball
13
MHS Regional Event in Southern Colorado/
Northern New Mexico
Valentine Party Report/Closing of Kemp Auto
Museum/Tour Report LASP
Thank Your Notes & Pictures From FACES
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15-16
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Answers: To Mercedes Benz Quiz
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The Buckhorn Exchange
1000 Osage Street
Denver, CO
303-534-9505
Denver, Colorado's
most historic eating and
drink-ing establishment,
located on the Corner
of 10th Avenue and
Osage Street
The
Buckhorn Exchange chronicled the robust and lusty
1http://www.drivespark.com/off-beat/10-car-facts-you-did-not-knowdays of early Colorado. From the time it opened its doors
here on Osage Street in 1893, it catered to cattlemen,
miners, railroad builders, silver barons, Indian chiefs,
roustabouts, gamblers & businessmen. The great and
the near-great all dropped in to imbibe and dine on the
West's finest offerings.
http://www.buckhorn.com/
Kenneth Balcerzak
Mark Ball
Alexis King Deazevedo
Randall Faris
Ari Ioannides
Stephen Funk
Spencer Maloney
If you have not received your New Member Packet or if
you have questions about your membership, please
contact MHS Membership Chair Person, Natalie
Mashburn, by phone at 303-988-2710 or by email at
nataliemashburn@yaho0.com
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Mile-High Section, Inc. of the
Mercedes-Benz Club of America
Letter From The President
Bob Mashburn
President, Mile-High Section
Executive Board Officers
President:
Behind the Wheel
Bob Mashburn ….303-988-2710...Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com
We know that Punxsutawney Phil said there will
be six more weeks of winter; the joke is on him
we all drive a Mercedes. Wash off that winter
crud and let spring in and let’s get together at a
social or events.
Vice President:
We have some great events coming up. On
March 18th, the social is at the Buckhorn
Exchange, Denver’s Oldest Restaurant where we
will get a taste of the old west. Before or after
dinner take a walk through the Buckhorn
Exchange and see all the historic artifacts,
legends and notable moments of the Buckhorn
and the old west.
Treasurer:
Randy Williams …..…..303.799.4806………… ranphil39@aol.com
Temporary Secretary:
Niels Haubold..……..303-949-7673.……..n.haubold@outlook.com
Max Townsend….…….303.770.1128……....... diandmaxt@aol.com
2015 Mile-High Section Board Members
Michael Davison……..720-233-7411……..,….. mhd539@msn.com
Norm Franklin ….…..…. 303-789-3915…….…...gskolout@aol.com
Niels Haubold..……..303-949-7673.……..n.haubold@outlook.com
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On April 15th we have the social at the 4 St.
Chop House in Loveland; April 25th our New
Members Party at the home of Randy and Phyllis
Williams where we always have great food and a
good time.
This dinner is free to all new
members joining since January 2014. We are
planning a Diaper Drive for April or May to help
out families with the F.A.C.E.S program.
May 16th brings on the Sky Sox baseball game in
Colorado Springs; bring out the whole family for
a great day at the ballpark.
We have an opening on the Board of Directors. If
you are interested in being a board member or
have an idea for a social or an event, please let
me know. You can contact me at 303-988-2710
or via email at bob_mashburn78@yahoo.com
Laura Lass has tenured her resignation as the
Membership Chair Person. She held this position
for 7 years and did an excellent job. We will miss
her and thank her for your contribution.
Bob Mashburn
Natalie Mashburn.. 303-988-2710.. nataliemashburn@yaho0.com
Mike Redel ….... ..303.637.0219……..…... mikeredel@comcast.net
Lou Rogers… ...….303-466-3372….…... lou.rogers@comcast.net
Jerry Vergatos… …….720-939-2848…. ……..vergatos@msn.com
Other Contacts
Temporary Membership Chair Person
Natalie Mashburn .303-988-2710. nataliemashburn@yaho0.com
Constellation Editor - Mile High Section
Karen Redel.….303-637-0219……Constellation.mhs@comcast.net
MBCA National President
Terry Kiwala…..…......312-286-0532…….….…tkiwalajr@aol.com
MBCA Vice President
Laura Simonds..….…..650-592-7613….…….simondsl@pacbell.net
Rocky Mountain Regional Director
Charlie Bennett….719-576-9737 ..….charlesibennett@comcast.net
.
MBCA……… 1-800-637-2360…...www.mbca.org
For a List of all MBCA Board Members, Please Refer to the
STAR Magazine
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MERCEDES-BENZ
DESIGN
MERCEDES-BENZ
DESIGN
Where Artistry Meets Engineering
The words "a Mercedes-Benz should always
look like a Mercedes-Benz" still fuel our
creative fire. But what we achieve goes far
beyond appearances. Together with some of
the world's best automotive engineers, our
team of industrial, textile, graphic and
interface designers devote themselves to the
craft of automobile making. And what we
produce are vehicles that not only look, but
feel and sound like nothing else on the road.
Exterior Design
What's on the outside comes from within.
Discover More About Design:
Exterior Design
Iconic Designs
Interior Design
Acoustic Design
Concept Vehicles
Although
Mercedes-Benz
designs
have
consistently proved ahead of their time, our
vehicles are often described as timeless. And
that's not surprising. Because for us, design is an
outward expression of the same values we've
held dear for more than 125 years. So no matter
the aerodynamics, the specifications and the
technical requirements, every new MercedesBenz design is simply a new interpretation of the
things we've always believed in.
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Iconic Designs
Defining an Era is One Thing
Transcending It Is Another
While every Mercedes-Benz is designed
to stand the test of time, certain
vehicles have managed to perfectly
capture not only the spirit of their day,
but the promise of what lies ahead.
Explore a handful of iconic designs that
live on both in the imagination and in
the annals of automotive history.
Interior Design
When You're Engineering Comfort,
No Minutia is Too Small
While the considerations that go into a
Mercedes-Benz interior are countless,
the goal is quite singular when you first
step inside and close the door you
should feel at home. To that end, we
painstakingly craft even the smallest
detail to create an atmosphere that
gives you a sense of confidence and well
being.
Colors and Materials
Specialists select the color palette and materials for
every interior surface.
Ergonomics
An automobile should fit its occupants - not the other
way around.
Controls & Displays
Besides the look and feel other controls, the
interior design team also develops the graphics,
interface and menu structure for the on-board
computer.
Atmosphere
Collectively, all interior elements should create a
driving environment that makes occupants feel both
at ease and in control.
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Acoustic Design
Concept Vehicles
It's as Much About What You Hear as
What You Don't
Creating the Shape of Things to Come
Some might argue that a great auto- mobile
eliminates noise altogether. But at the same time
we're inventing new ways to shield you from
unwelcome sounds, we're also fine-tuning every
auditory aspect of our vehicles so that you can hear
what makes them extraordinary -- from their
distinctive exhaust notes to the solid and
reassuring thump of a closed Mercedes-Benz door.
Vehicle Configuration
Before Carl Benz could invent the automobile, he
first had to imagine the future. 125 years later,
things haven't changed at Mercedes-Benz.
Whether it's developing ideas for upcoming
vehicles or presenting a vision for a possible
tomorrow, we're always imagining how the future
will look.
BIOME (2010) BIOME (2010)
Every Mercedes-Benz has a unique sound based on
the set-up of its engine, transmission and exhaust
system. In particular, exhaust notes are tuned to
give model families -- and even specific vehicles -their own individual character.
Noise Insulation
Materials engineered to block and absorb sound
are integrated throughout the vehicle. Other
insulation measures, such as increasing the
thickness of windows, also come into play.
Aero-Acoustics
Noise caused by airflow around the vehicles is
reduced in any number of ways, from repositioning
windshield wipers and streamlining roof pillars, to
altering the shape of side mirrors.
Concept BlueZERO (2009)
Boasting a flexible, modular architecture that
enables zero-emission travel through three
different drive technologies, Con- cept
BlueZERO
combines
compact
exte-rior
dimensions with generous interior proportions
and cargo room.
F-CELL Roadster
F800 Style (2010)
Psycho-Acoustics
The level of acoustic comfort in the cabin, as
perceived by the human ear, is optimized using
criteria like loudness, sharpness and
"articulation index" -- or how easily occupants
can carry on a conversation.
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MB Information From Mercedes – Benz USA
BIOME (2010)
F125! Research Vehicle (2011)
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However, no inference should be made that advertising in The Constellation
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Section, its officers or members, or by the Mercedes-Benz Club of America.
We encourage editors of other Mercedes-Benz Club newsletters to reprint
articles that may be of interest to their Section’s members. We appreciate
credit being given to The Constellation. Those articles reprinted in The
Constellation with permission from owners of copyrights on those articles
may not be used without written permission from the original owners.
Members are welcome to submit articles. Deadline for submission is the
10th of the month prior to the month the issue comes out. Articles
should be relevant to the interests and activities of MBCA and its members.
The Publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any article.
Classified Advertising in The Constellation
Members of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Inc.
may advertise in The Constellation to buy, sell, or trade
Mercedes-Benz automobiles and related items at no
charge, provided no commercial venture is involved. Ads
may include a photo. Copy for the classified advertising
must be received in writing by the 10th of the month
prior to the month of issue. Ads will be published one
time. To re-run, the ad must be resubmitted.
Current membership number must be included
for free ads.
LET US KNOW IF YOUR ITEM SELLS—MAKE
ROOM FOR ADS FOR OTHER MEMBERS.
Non-member and commercial venture advertising will be
published at the rate of $10.00 for 3 lines per issue, plus
$10.00 for a picture. Advertising in this category may
run one, two or three times as requested and paid for in
advance by the advertiser. Copy for the ads must be
received by the 10th of the month prior to the month of
issue and must be paid in advance, payable to Mile HighMBCA.
Mail ads to: MILE-HIGH SECTION MBCA, 12245
HELENA ST., BRIGHTON, CO 80603 or Email to:
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The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject
any ad.
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PRE-OWNED AUTOMOBILES
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1.Which is the most expensive of the following
Mercedes-Benz cars?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A Class
SLK Class
CL Class
CLS Class
2.Which class is Mercedes' "Classic Off-roader"?
A.
B.
C.
D.
G Class
B Class
M Class
R Class
3.What class is this Mercedes-Benz?
5.
A.
B.
C.
D.
The S-Class is a:
Sedan
Saloon
Coupe
Estate
What
Which is AMG?
6.
A. Mercedes-Benz subsidiary
specialising in high-performance
luxury cars
Mercedes-Benz Finance company
B.
C. Mercedes-Benz F1 team
D. Mercedes-Benz family-style
wagon
7. In what year did Carl Benz invent the
world's first car?
A. 1867
1886
B.
C. 1902
One of these cars is a Mercedes-Benz. Which one
is it?
8.
A.
A.
B.
C.
D.
4.
CLS Class
CL Class
SLK Class
B Class
What class is this Mercedes-Benz?
B.
C.
A.
B.
C.
D.
M Class
R Class
S Class
CL Class
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What class is this Mercedes-Benz?
9.
R Class
B Class
CL Class
S Class S
A.
B.
C.
D.
10. Where did the name 'Mercedes' come
from?
A. It was the last name of the person who
developed the first Mercedes car
It is the town where the first car was made
B.
C. It was the daughter of the first Mercedes
driver
D. It is the german translation of 'grace'
11. Which of the following is NOT a
Mercedes-Benz Feature?
A. BluEFFICIENCY
Distronic Cruise Control
B.
C. EfficientDynamics
D. 4Matic
12. This Mercedes-Benz is an E class. Is it a
c cabriolet or a roadster?
Cabriolet
Roadster
A.
B.
13.
wWhat is this type of door called?
A. Eagle Doors
B. Gullwing
C. Top Swing
14.How long does it take for an SLS AMG to
accelerate from 0-100km/h?
2.9 seconds
A.
3.2 seconds
B.
4.5 seconds
C.
5.1 seconds
D.
15.What class is this Mercedes-Benz?
A.
B.
C.
D.
S Class
GL Class
G Class
M Class
16.For a Mercedes-Benz B-class, prices
start from:
A.
B.
C.
D.
$43,900
$53,900
$63,900
$73,900
B
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17.What class is this Mercedes-Benz?
A.
B.
C.
D.
\
M Class
B Class
E Class
G Class
18.Mercedes-Benz emblem is a 3-pointed star.
What do the three points symbolize?
A. The ambition of universal motorization – on
land, on water and in the air
The three geographical points of the first
B.
Mercedes journey
C. One point for each of the three men who
engineered the first Mercedes
D. The astrological elements of fire, earth and
water
Circle the correct answer
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I hope you enjoyed this Mercedes-Benz quiz
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2015 EVENT/ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
MILE-HIGH SECTION MERCEDES-BENZ CLUB
For Latest updates and Info visit MHS website at www.milehighmbca.org
Revision Date 11/21/2014 (Tentative 2015 planning)
Activity
Location
February
March
3/5/2015
Mar Board Meeting
Norm Franklin's Home
3/18/2015
Monthly Social 6:30pm
Buckhorn Exchange
April
4/2/2015
4/15/2015
4/25/2015
May
5/7/2015
5/16/2015
5/20/2015
TBD
June
6/4/2015
6/7/2015
6/17/2015
6/20/2015
July
7/2/2015
7/15/2015
TBD
7/31 - 8/2
Contact
Contact Information
Lou Rogers
303-550-6543 lou.rogers@comcast.net
Apr Board meeting
Norm Franklin's Home
Monthly Social 6:30pm
4th St Chop House (Loveland)
Lou Rogers
303-550-6543 lou.rogers@comcast.net
New Member Party @ 4:30
Randy Williams Home
Randy Williams
303-799-4806 ranphil39@aol.com
Board meeting
Norm Franklin's Home
Sky Sox Baseball Game
Colorado Springs
Bob Mashburn
303-988-2710 Bob_mashburn78@yahoo.com
Monthly Social 6:30pm
TBD
Lou Rogers
303-550-6543 lou.rogers@comcast.net
Wildlife Refuge - Hudson
Animal Wildlife Refuge
?
Board meeting
TBD
Ability Connection Colo.Car
Show
Arapahoe Comm. College
Michael Davison
720-233-7411 mhd539@msn.com
Monthly Social 6:30pm
TBD
Lou Rogers
303-550-6543 lou.rogers@comcast.net
MHS Car Show
Tentative
M Davison/J Vergatos
720-939-2848..vergatos@msn.com
Board meeting
TBD
Monthly Social 6:30pm
TBD
Lou Rogers
303-550-6543 lou.rogers@comcast.net
Annual MHS/Pikes Peak Sect Picnic (
Pike peak Host)
TBD
Regional Pagosa Trip-Train Ride
Dinner Train Trip to Chama
Bob Mashburn
Jay & Deb Hokanson
303-988-2710 Bob_mashburn78@yahoo.com
Lou Rogers
303-550-6543 lou.rogers@comcast.net
Notes
Formerly CP of
Colorado
Coordinate w/
Pikes Peak
Region
303-935-8270 dhokanson@comcast.net
New Mexico
8/19/2015
September
9/3/2015
TBD
9/16/2015
TBD
October
10/3/2015
10/21/2015
Monthly Social 6:30pm
TBD
Board meeting
TBD
Poker Run
TBD
Lou Rogers
303-550-6543 lou.rogers@comcast.net
Monthly Social 6:30pm
TBD
Lou Rogers
303-550-6543 lou.rogers@comcast.net
Octoberfest Ralley
Ron & Laura Lass Home
Laura Lass
Annual Member Meeting
TBD
Monthly Social 6:30pm
TBD
Lou Rogers
303-550-6543 lou.rogers@comcast.net
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EVENT INFORMATION
ANNUAL NEW MEMBER’S PARTY
DATE:
April 25, 2015
TIME:
4:30pm (Dinner at 5:30pm)
LOCATION:
Randy & Phyllis Williams’ Home
9704 N. Heather Drive
Castle Rock, CO 8108
No Cost for New Members Who’ve Joined On Or After January 2014
Members not qualified as “New Members” are also welcome to attend - Cost $25 Per Person
Our Annual New Members Soiree Will Start at 4:30pm, with lots of good conversation and a chance
to meet our new members. Dinner will be served around 5:30pm. Randy will grill up another
delicious Santa Maria style BBQ with tri-tips and chicken as the main course. Soft drinks, wine, and
beer will be served. This is always a great party, and it’s free for our new members! To help make
sure we have sufficient food, please RSVP via the form below.
For more information, call Randy Williams at 303-799-4806
Annual New Members Party - April 25, 2015
If You Aren’t a New Member, the Event is $25.00 Per Person
Make your check Payable to Mile-High Section, MBCA
Send check & this form to: Max Townsend, 6088 E Otero Dr, Centennial, CO 80112
Name _________________________
Phone: ______________________ Email: _____________________________
Number Attending _____ at $25.00 per person = TOTAL $ _________
Payment is due Monday, April 20, 2015
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SKY SOX BASEBALL
“Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday’s success or put it’s failures behind and start over
again. That’s the way life is, with a new game every day , and that’s the way baseball is.”
Bob Feller
Join the Mile-High Section for VIP Seating with a Catered Lunch
As the Sky Sox take on the Round Rock Express
Saturday May 16, 2015 6:05pm
We plan to meet at Starbucks in Castle Rock and caravan to the game.
Tickets and parking passes will be handed out at Starbucks along with directions to Security Service Field
Cost: $26.00 per adult - $17.00 per child 12 & under (Children 2 & under free)
Food Service Starts at 5:00pm Package includes: All-you-can-eat BBQ
Pulled pork, Fried chicken, Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Salads, chips, cookies, Pepsi products.
Game Ticket and Parking
Exclusive access to VIP table top seating full service bar & restrooms
For information Contact Bob or Natalie Mashburn at 303-988-2710
or via email bob_mashburn78@yahoo.com
The Colorado Sky Sox are the AAA top affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Watch future issues of The Constellation and www.milehighmbca.org for more details and updates!
YOUR PAID RESERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 1, 2015
Sky Sox Baseball!
Saturday May 16, 2015
$26.00 per adult - $17.00 per child 12 and under (Children 2 & under free)
Make your check payable to Mile-High Section, MBCA
Send check & this form to: Bob Mashburn, 3267 S. Dudley St. Lakewood, Co 80227
Name_________________________________________________________________
Phone________________Email____________________________________________
Adult________x $26.00 = $________ Child______x $17.00 = $ _______ Total $ ______
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MHS REGIONAL EVENT – SOUTHERN COLORADO/NORTHERN NEW MEXICO
Mark your Calendar
MHS Regional event in Southern Colorado/
Northern New Mexico
Friday, July 31, 2015 - Sunday, August 2, 2015
The highlight of the weekend will be our Sunset Dinner Train Trip on the Cumbres-Toltec Railroad
Saturday Evening, August 1st
Relax to the sounds of a steam-engine pulling its way through the beautiful Rio Chama Valley as the train climbs through the mountains to the
summit of Cumbres Pass at 10,015 ft., where we will enjoy a sit down, served dinner in the newly built pavilion at the historic Cumbres Depot. Plan
to enjoy live music and view the spectacular sunsets from the San Juan Mountains.
This will be an exciting weekend! We plan to stay in Pagosa Springs and enjoy events throughout the area. We plan to leave Friday Morning, July
31st and enjoy a scenic ride with planned stops along the way to our hotel in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. We will meet for dinner at a local eatery to
be determined, and enjoy hospitality and stories with our fellow club members. Saturday, August 1st will start with a morning drive and lunch.
After a rest in the afternoon, we'll be on our way to catch the train in Chama for our evening sunset dinner trip. Optional activities will be planned
for Sunday, August 2nd in the Southern Colorado/Northern New Mexico area with an optional third night stay in Taos or Pagosa Springs. Event
cost is $35.00 per person. / Cost of the Sunset Train Trip is $90.00 per person.
The hotel that we will be staying at in Pagosa Springs is the Hillside Inn, 2 Solomon Drive, Pagosa Springs, Colorado 81147, (970-731-5101). We
have negotiated a special discounted group rate of $75 per night for a block of rooms with your choice of a King or two Queens in the room. There
st
are also a few rooms with a King bed and a couch. The rate includes a free hot breakfast. We will be staying at the Hillside on Friday, July 31 and
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nd
Saturday, August 1 . We plan to offer some additional suggestions for activities on Sunday, August 2 for anyone wishing to add an extra day to
the trip. The hotel has agreed to offer our tour attendees the $75 rate for an additional day or two if the reservation is made at the same time. Call
the Hillside Inn directly at 970 731-5101 to make your room reservation and be sure to tell them that you are with the Mercedes-Benz Club, MileHigh Section to secure the special rate.
We are in the process of finalizing our activities, so watch the MHS Website at milehigh.mbca.org and The Constellation for more details and
updates. For more information contact Jay or Deborah Hokanson at 303-935-8270 or dhokan@comcast.net.
REGIONAL SOUTHERN COLO/NEW MEXICO TRIP JULY 31-AUG 2 REGISTRATION FORM
Event Registration Fee $35.00 per person ● Sunset Train Trip Cost $90.00 per person
Make your check payable to Mile-High Section, MBCA
Send check & this form to: Jay Hokanson, 6045 W. Evans Place, Lakewood, CO 80227
Name
Phone: ______________________________
Email: __________________________# Attending _____
Train Trip # attending ____ x $90.00 = ___________
x $35.00 per person = $ _________
Total Enclosed: ________________
Dietary Restrictions (if any) for Train Trip dinner: ____________________________________________
Event Registration fee covers cost for trip planning, printing of maps, trip documents and materials, Hospitality Suite items (wine, beer, snacks served
nightly in the Hospitality Suite), rally materials and prizes. Lodging, meals & beverages (other than free hotel breakfast and Hospitality Suite), park
admissions, other entrance and visiting fees (if any) are not included as part of the registration fee.
To assure seating on the train you must register by July 1, 2015
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EVENT REPORT ON
THE 2015 MHS
VALENTINE’S PARTY
There were 12 attendees at this year’s Valentine's Party at Mount Vernon Country.Club.. Lou Rogers picked up
roses for the ladies and Mt. Vernon also provided roses to those in attendance..
Everyone had a good time and the crab legs were delicious! Enjoying the evening were the Rogers’, the
Smalles’, the Possel’s the Vergatos’, the Rewey’s and the Townsend’s.
KEMP AUTO MUSEUM
We received an email from Dave Carpenter stating the Kemp Auto Museum, which resides in St. Louis, Missouri,
will be closing its doors in June. The Museum opened in April 2005, and there was great pride in being the area's
premiere event venue and the home to what can be considered the most impressive collection of vintage
Mercedes-Benz and other fine cars in North America.
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L
MOSPHERI
TOUR REPORT OF THE LABORATORY FOR
ATMOSPHERIC & SPACE PHYSICS @ CU BOULDER
On Saturday, February 28, about 40 members of the Mile High section of the Mercedes Benz Club, braved the chilly morning
and drove to Boulder, CO to visit the University of Colorado's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP). LASP is a
unique facility which builds and operates space missions with a combination of professional staff and university students.
Club members, Marie and Bill Possel, hosted the event. Bill is the Director of Mission Operations and Data Systems at LASP
and showed off this impressive facility. They were joined by one of the CU students, Lucas Migliorini, who proudly described
his involvement in spacecraft mission operations.
The tour began with a history of the lab which includes building a science instrument that has gone to every planet in our
solar system. They toured the machine shop, test chambers, clean rooms, and mission control rooms. LASP operates four
NASA missions including Kepler, which is searching for planets orbiting distant stars. The group was able to sit in the actual
control room for the upcoming NASA mission, the Magnetospheric Multiscale, which will launch on March 12. LASP is
responsible for operating the 100 space instruments on four spacecraft. Who knew that this facility plays such an important
role in so many different space missions!
As Mr. Spock would say "Live long and prosper" LASP and Mile High Section!
Mercedes Benz
Group In Front of
the Mariner
Satellite
Experimental Missile
Bill Possel, Tour Guide, In Front Of
Mission Operations Center
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THANK YOU NOTES FOR THE HOLIDAY GIFTS FROM THE CHILDREN AT FACES
FACES
CREATING A NON-VIOLENT COMMUNITY, ONE FAMILY AT A TIME
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ANSWERS: HOW WELL DO YOU NO MERCEDES-BENZ
1. Answer: B - SLK
2. Answer: C - “M”
10.
Answer C It was the daughter of the first
Mercedes driver
11.
Answer: C - EfficientDynamics
3. Answer: A - CLS
12. a Answer: A - Cabriolet
4. Answer: C - “S”
13.
5. Answer: A - Sedan
14.
Answer: B - 3.2 Seconds
6. Answer: A - Mercedes-Benz sub-sidiary
specialising in high-performance luxury cars
15.
Answer: C - “G”
7. Answer: B - 1886
16.
Answer: A - $43,900
17.
Answer: D - “G”
18.
Answer: A - The ambition of universal
motorization – on land, on water and in the air
8. Answer:
C
Answer: D -- “S
9.aaAnswer D “S”
Answer: Gulwing
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