5. the President’s Perspective
F ebruary finds us about halfway
through winter and, even with cold
temperatures lurking outdoors, it only
Chair not only for 2010 but also
for 2011. Al Burger has taken the
initiative to coordinate this year’s
Looking
forward, we’ll
takes a sunny day to generate visions event and maintain the strong be working
of a brisk drive in our favorite Jaguar tradition of JAGM as a great place to on some
come spring. Of course with spring a display your Jaguar. interesting
young man’s (or woman’s) fancy turns Please express your appreciation to gatherings
Volume 42, Issue 1 to thoughts of.the JCNA AGM. This Al for making the commitment to (See the club event’s calendar in
year’s meeting on March 26-27 in the the next issue) for the coming year
January, 2010 relatively nearby city of Indianapolis
deliver our Concours as scheduled.
More importantly, please offer him and I encourage your participation
makes it rather convenient for us your assistance in whatever way whenever possible. The Board will
The Official Newsletter of the Jaguar Affiliates Group of Michigan Midwest Region members. JAGM will possible to accomplish the myriad work hard to fill the activities calendar
be sending two delegates (at their of tasks required for success. It just and we’ll put the entire schedule
own expense as always) and additional can’t happen without the army of in The Indicator whenever space
participants are welcome to attend. I volunteers to attend to every detail. permits. We hope by finalizing events
send this reminder now to urge those far enough in advance and keeping
of you considering this pilgrimage The Concours is our club’s most
you advised of the upcoming outings
to visit the JCNA website and make important event as it determines our
you will be able to coordinate your
reservations early at the host hotel. image and reputation within JCNA.
plans to accommodate the entertaining
Former attendees have assured me We want to continue to foster and
opportunities ahead.
that it’s an event worth experiencing expand the enthusiastic participation
of entrants from surrounding states Dave
at least once in your life and at past
and Canada that we currently enjoy. Gamret,
AGMs a good time was had by all.
Let’s all contribute to make it a President
I am pleased to report that we have great experience for each and every
resolved the major issue of Concours attendee.
Christmas Party 2009
Table of Contents JAGM Board of Directors
See you at the February 16th meeting!
JAGM Board of Directors ..........................................Page 2 President,
Dave Gamret
734.480.3041 dgamret@
comcast.net
C omments overall about the Shenandoah were quite favorable. The main
criticism was the long wait at the bar when it first opened. The price of the
mixed drinks was considered rather high—but I ordered a Martini and it had
Race Rochester Indoor Go Kart Racing .....................Page 2 to be a double! The amount of food provided
Vice President, 313.534.5163 jbailey111@
Mad Dogs Reminder ..................................................Page 2 for the entree was considered skimpy by a
Tom Bailey comcast.net
couple of members. For me it was about right
Websites to Check Out! ............................................Page 2 Treasurer, 586.945.4509 tmoore02@ for I find that most restaurants sell me twice C e e ed
Change Service Requested
Change Service R
Tim Moore iacna.com as much food than I can eat. When comparing
the President’s Perspective........................................Page 3 Shenandoah with last year’s party at Baypointe,
Secretary, 248.549.4083 wayneelm38@
I find that the total cost for members and the
December 2009 Christmas Party ..............................Page 3 Wayne Schultz sbcglobal.net
club at Shenandoah was $1071 less than at
What IS That? ............................................................Page 4 Newsletter 734.416.3839 jagmeditor@ Baypointe. If we decide to return next year to
Good Friends! Barb and Mike McMenamin
Editor, yahoo.com Shenandoah, I shall
Mailing Information....................................................Page 4 Kris Whise ask them to address Great Job, and THANKS!!!
our concerns. for all your time and efforts
in organizing our Christmas Party,
Race Rochester Indoor Go Kart Racing I would like to hear
further comments at
both this year, JAGMEditor@yahoo.com
and in years past. Milford, MI 00000
P lan this date to head to the race track to practice up for the upcoming my E-mail address 0000 Saint Antoine
driving season. We will get together at Race m61bmcm@netzero.net - Mike McMenamin Todd Scultz - Membership
When: Sunday Good Company!
Rochester Indoor Kart Racing. Good Times!!!
January 24
They are on the North side of Rochester, at 153 East
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Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Tienken Road,
Rochester Hills at
the NE corner of
Rochester Road.
They have several styles of race cars to fit any needs,
although not on the track at the same time. The cars have 9
HP engines, not the 5 HP as other indoor race tracks. You
really have to drive the car and track, including drifting for
maximum speed. All cars have lap timers, so you can race
against everyone else without worrying about bumping,
squeezing and passing.
We have a special package price of $30 for three 10 minute races.
It is quite a bargain. You can find more information at
Websites to Check Out!
www.RaceRochester.com If you are sitting in front of your computer, and are tired
After working up a bit of a hunger, we’ll stop at a local of looking at the same old websites, take a look at these!
restaurant for an early dinner.
Jaguar clubs of North america ................... www.jcna.com
Bob
Jaguar Information ............................ www.jag-lovers.com
Cover Photograph E-Type, XK, Sedan, Database .............. www.xkedata.com
Mad Dogs Reminder Classic Car Forum ........................... www.insiderslist.com
Car Sales ......................................... www.hemmings.com
M ark your calendars for the weekend of July 8–9, 2010
for the JAGM Annual Caravan to the Barn Theater &
Hickory Corners for the Mad Dogs & Englishmen Car show.
Jaguar USA Home Page ..................... www.jaguarusa.com …see page 2 for more information!
If you have some website “personal favorites” which you
It is ALWAYS a good time!
think other Jag enthusiasts will enjoy, please forward them
Plan on attending—Jaguar is this year’s Marque to jagmeditor@yahoo.com. Photographs and Newsletter Design
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the last weekend in January to relax and have
have 6PM Candlelight Tour of the
fun in the snow. Eventually, the winter weekend ice houses on Fraternity/Sorority row
Festival
became more formal to include contests and
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dances. 9PM Reception by the fireplace
in the Alumni Lodge featuring live
entertainment and refreshments
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introduced the idea of an annual Ice Festival
• Costume Rental and Sales • Costume Ball in 1970. The ball has Saturday
become the highlight of the festival,
• Children’s Sizes •
• Accessories •
Program and THE COSTUME SHOPPE continues to
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supply costumes for the ball.
tinues
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2PM
Snow Sculpture Contest
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• Make-up and Wigs • of The program for this year’s Ice Festival
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3PM Awards Ceremony for
Snow Sculpture Contest prize winners
• Free Alterations • Events contains a mixture of traditional and
new events. 5PM Costume Preparation in the Alumni Lodge
• Custom-Made-Cosutmes • (Employees from THE COSTUME SHOPPE
will be present to help with costume
assembly.)
8PM all
The Annual Ice Festival Costume Ball
Sunday
11AM Hearty Brunch at the Silvertown Inn
2PM Sledding at the Country Club Golf Course
4PM
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Farewell Reception in the Alumni lodge
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