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Newsletter of the Mile-High Section ● Mercedes-Benz Club of America January 2015

MBCA MILE-HIGH SECTION

ANNUAL ELECTIONS DINNER

OCTOBER 12, 2019

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Daniel Spomer

October, 2019

Mercedes-AMG

GT 4-Door Coupe

Subject Page(s)

Letter from the President, Bob Mashburn 2

Board Officers 3

New Facebook Page - MBCA Mile-High Section 4

2019 Events Calendar 5

Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe 6-7

Event Summary:

MBCA Mile-High Section Annual Elections Dinner 8

Mercedes-Benz Mile High Section 2020 Ballot 9

Monet Exhibit & 2020 Planning Meeting 10-11

2019 Annual Holliday Party 12

Trip Report-Moffat Water Treatment Plant 13-14

Letter From The President Bob Mashburn President, Mile-High Section

October Behind the Wheel

October brings changes, we can have summer, fall, and winter weather this month. It’s also time for

our Annual Dinner and elections of Board Members. I announced back in July I would not be running

for another term as President. It has been a true honor to serve as your President the past five years. I

would like to thank all our members for their support and to our Board Members for all their hard

work in planning events for the club. Mike and Karen Redel for the work they put into the

Constellation each month thank you. I plan to stay on the Board and give my full support to the new

President. I would like to see many of you at the Annual dinner. Thank you again.

The Annual dinner will be held at Perfect Landing on October 12th, please RSVP to Michael Davison.

We are looking to fill a couple open board spots, if you are interested in becoming a board member or

have any questions you may contact me at bob_mashburn78@yahoo.com or (303) 988-2710

In November we have our planning breakfast for 2020 events and a trip to the Denver Art Museum.

Nov 9th Monet Exhibit & 2020 Planning Meeting

Then to finish the year off is our Holiday Party.

Dec 1st Annual Holiday Party at the 801 Chop House

Drive Safe

Bob

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Mile-High Section, Inc. of the

Mercedes-Benz Club of America

Executive Board Officers

President Bob Mashburn 303-988-2710 Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com

Vice President

Position Open Secretary:

Mike Redel 303-637-0219 mikeredel@outlook.com

Treasurer

Max Townsend 303.770.1128 diandmaxt@aol.com

2018 Mile-High Section Board Members

Greg Birkett 303-919-1980 GDB2@comcast.net

Michael Davidson 720-233-7411 mhd539@msn.com

Natalie Mashburn 303-988-2710 nataliemashburn@yaho0.com

Mike Redel 303.637.0219 mikeredel@comcast.net

Stan Rios 720-404-6362 Rican6987@gmail.com

Lou Rogers 303-550-6543 lou.rogers@comcast.net

Whtlow Wong 303-693-9931 whitlowong@comcast.net

Natalie Mashburn 303-988-2710 nataliemashburn@yaho0.com

Constellation Editor – MileHigh Section

Karen Redel 303-637-0219 karenredel@outlook.com

Rocky Mountain Regional Directoru

Michael Davidson 720-233-7411 mhd539@msn.com

MBCA

1-800-637-2360 www.mbca.org

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The Constellation

Newsletter of the Mile-High Section, Inc., Mercedes-Benz Club America, Inc.

Mile-High Section, Inc. MBCA, Publisher

KAREN REDEL, Editor P.O. Box 16913, Golden, CO 80402

Phone: 303-637-0219 or Email: Constellation.mhs@comcast.net

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publication. However, no inference should be made that

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or services by the publisher, the Mile-High 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

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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.

For a List of all MBCA Board Members, Please

Refer to the STAR Magazine

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NEW FACEBOOK PAGE - MBCA MILE-HIGH SECTION

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Please check out our new Facebook page at MBCA Mile-High Section

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Most events are scheduled for the 2nd Saturday of each Month

DATE EVENT CONTACT CONTACT INFORMATION

Sep 27th

FRIDAY Moffat Water Treatment Plant Guided Tour @ 10:00A Security Waiver Must be Completed in Advance

Michael Davison 720-233-7411; mhd539@msn.com

OCTOBER

Oct 12th Annual Dinner Meeting -- 6:30P @ Perfect Landing Restaurant

Michael Davison 720-233-7411; mhd539@msn.com

NOVEMBER

Nov 9th

Nov 9th Monet Exhibit @ Denver Art Museum & 2020 Planning Meeting After Art Mueseum

Whitlow Wong Whitlow Wong

303-693-9931; whitlowwong@comcast.net 303-693-9931; whitlowwong@comcast.net

DECEMBER

Dec 1st

SUNDAY Annual Holiday Party - 801 Chop House Restaurant - $36.00/Person

Whitlow Wong 303-693-9931; whitlowwong@comcast.net

Check monthly events, subject to change.

2019 EVENT PLANNING CALENDAR

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Mercedes-AMG

GT 4-Door Coupe

The Mercedes-AMG GT series brought profound excitement to the everyday road. Now the engineers in Affalterbach have expanded the thrills with a four-door variant. And they´ve done so with their characteristic blend of care and boldness, rethinking the entire construction of the vehicle to ensure that extra space and versatility have sacrificed nothing when it comes to a heart-pounding drive. As always with a Mercedes-AMG vehicle, visual appeal is directly tied to exquisite performance. You will note the low hood, the muscular shape, and the flowing silhouette — all part of well-crafted aerodynamics. But what sets the 4-door GT Coupe apart is its reinforced structure, adapted from racing to ensure maximum performance. Inside the vehicle, supreme comfort goes hand-in-hand with total luxury, and intuitive touch controls and widescreen cockpit enhance a space where the driver is in total control. Underneath the hood, the coupe provides three different engine options for each of its different models: two different handcrafted AMG V8s for the GT 63 S and 63, and an AMG-enhanced 3.0L inline-6 biturbo with EQ Boost for the GT 53. The most powerful option, available on the GT 63 S, delivers 630 hp*, a maximum torque of 664 lb-ft*, and roars from 0-60 in 3.1 seconds*. With a variety of performance and design packages, the four-door coupes will appeal to any who seek maximum thrills with boundless possibilities.

Key Highlights

• Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo engines (GT 63 variants) • AMG-enhanced 3.0L inline-6 turbo engine with EQ Boost (GT 53) • 630 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque* (GT 63 S) • 577 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque* (GT 63) • 429 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque* (GT 53) • 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds; top speed of 195 mph* (GT 63 S) • 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds; top speed of 193 mph* (GT 63)

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• 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds; top speed of 174 mph* (GT 53) • AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed transmission (GT 63 variants) • AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-speed transmission (GT 53) • AMG RIDE CONTROL+ Air Supsensions (GT 63 variants) • Active rear-axle steering (GT 63 variants) • New AMG wheels • AIRPANEL active air control system for fluid aerodynamics • Available Aerodynamics Package (GT 63 variants) • AMG DYNAMIC SELECT with six drive programs • AMG Performance Steering Wheels • Available Executive Rear Seat package • Customized AMG fragrance designed to match the sporty spirit of the brand

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PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND OUR ANNUAL DINNER

WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2019

TIME: 6:30PM

LOCATION: THE BEAUTIFUL PERFECT LANDING RESTAURANT,

7625 SOUTH PEORIA STREET, ENGLEWOOD, CO,

PHONE 303-649-4478

Those who attend will be electing new Board members, so the event is

crucial to our section. So that I can give the restaurant an accurate count,

please respond to Michael Davison by Thursday, October 10, 2019, at

mhd539@msn.com or 720-233-7411 cell. There are currently only reserva-

tions for 20 individuals.

MBCA MILE-HIGH SECTION ANNUAL ELECTIONS DINNER

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MERCEDES-BENZ

MILE HIGH SECTION

2020 OFFICER BALLOT

(PLEASE VOTE FOR SIX)

BOARD MEMBERS WRITE NOMINEE VOTE

Michael Davison

Karen Maestas

Stan Rios

Eleanor Wong

Whitlow Wong

Write-In Nominee

Write-In Nominee

Write-In Nominee

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THE 2020 PLANNING MEETING

We will be having our 2020 Planning Meeting immediately following the Monet

Exhibit and luncheon at Racines Restaurant

Location: Racines Restaurant, 650 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80202

Please come prepared with your ideas for next year’s functions.

Event: Monet Exhibit

When: Saturday, November 9, 2019 Tour at 10:00A Arrive at 9:45A

Location: Denver Art Museum, 720 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO Price: $25.00 Per Person-Group Rate W/Audio Device

Name(s): _____________________________Number Attending ________-

Phone:__________________________ Email:____________________________

Make Check Payable to Mile-High Section MBCA, Send Check & This Form To

Whitlow Wong: 5379 S. Olathe Circle, Centennial, CO 80015, Call: 303-693-9931;

Or emai: whitlowwong@comcast.net

Total Dollar(s) Paid:_______________

MAKE RESERVATIONS & PAYMENT BY OCTOBER 25, 2019

Monet Exhibit

Lunch to follow at 12:30 at Racines Restaurant, 650 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80202

The 2020 Planning Meeting will take place after lunch. Please bring your ideas!

The "Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature" at the Denver Art Museum. It will be home to the most comprehensive U.S. exhibition of Monet paintings in more than two decades. The exhibition will feature more than 120 paintings spanning Monet’s entire career and will focus on the celebrated French impressionist artist’s enduring relationship with nature and his response to the varied and distinct places in which he worked.

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WHEN: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2019

TIME: 6:00PM

LOCATION: 801 Chophouse, 3000 East 1st Avenue, Denver, CO 80206 303-214-6474

PRICE: $36.00 PER PERSON

PARKING: Valet Parking is free to patrons of 801 Chophouse

DINNER SPECIALS: Choice of Prime Rib, Salmon, or Filet Mignon; Salad and Dessert Included

RSVP: To Whitlow Wong by November 23, contact information whitlowwong@comcast.net or call 720-220-1800

NOTE: There will be a raffle for prizes after dinner.

IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON, IF YOU WISH TO BRING A NEW TOY FOR A LESS

FORTUNATE CHILD, IT WILL BE DENOTED TO TOYS FOR TOTS. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

PURCHASE A NEW TOY AND LEAVE IT UNWRAPPED. MIKE & KAREN REDEL WILL DELIVER THE ITEMS TO A TOYS FOR TOTS DROP OFF BOX. ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS WILL DISTRIBUTE THE TOYS TO CHILDREN IN YOUR COMMUNITY.

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Nancy Small attended this plant tour and provided some very interesting photographs of

the facility and stated that it was a very interesting tour.

Mile High Section Attendees at

the Moffat Water Treatment Plant Tour

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TRIP REPORT ON THE

MOFFAT WATER TREATMENT PLANT

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