The Houston All British Car Day was a true success despite the threats of tropical storm Imelda, the skies cleared and we had a beautiful day with over 70 British classics, from across the decades, on the show grounds at the Wild Stallion Vineyards.  

Here are scenes from the day....

Several of you have asked if the Houston All British Car Day will be happening on Saturday.  AccuWeather is calling for the storms to be out of the area, partly cloudy skies and no rain for Saturday morning and early afternoon.  The organizers will be visiting the site tomorrow to confirm all is well but we are planning for the show to go on as planned.  If anything changes we will post it here.

We have over 75 cars registered, even if you are not showing your LBC come on out and see these beautiful vehicles.

Safety fast!

The excitement around the Gathering of the Faithful continues to build.  Hotel registration has been strong.  Through the cooperation of the host hotel, the Holiday Inn Katy Mills we have been able to add a few rooms and extend the cut off for the discount room rate until September 26th.  

If you want a room at the host hotel don't wait

Room rate is $85.00 for double or king bed, includes breakfast Buffet

Rate is available for Thursday, Friday & Saturday night

Reservations can be made by calling 281-712-2363 or online HERE

The room block is in the name of Texas MG Register

When booking online make sure TMG is in the Group Code box

Incase you missed it on our Facebook page, here is a photo from our club meeting new members Scott & Trish hardy as they drive their MG from Calgary to Houston.  The Gilberts, Dawsons, Bards and Laverocks met them in College Station to escort them to their new home.  Does this not make you thankful that you are a member of such a warm and welcoming club of people.  Safety Fast!

Dear All,

Here is the latest standings of the driver's award. As always, thanks to Greg for keeping up with all of the arithmetic. :)

The election for the Houston MG Car Club's Officers and Board of Directors for 2020-2021 is now open through October 3rd.   As in the past, each member family has two votes.  Below you will find two links, one for your family's first vote and one for the second.  You must be a member of the Houston MG Car Club to vote.

Member family's first vote

Member family's second vote

You can also vote by emailing your selections to HoustonMGCarClub@gmail.com  

Nominated slate

Secretary

Trish Hardy

Treasurer

Fran Carpenter

Board of Directors (Select 2)

Tony Galt

Tim Weeks

Write in candidates will be accepted for all positions but please confirm with the individual that they are willing to accept the responsibilities of the position before adding their name to the ballot.

Remember your vote needs to be received by October 3rd.  If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask

We still need volunteers for the GoF.  If you would like to help out you can either sign up at the September monthly meeting or send an email to houstonmgcarclub@gmail.com with the activity for which you want to volunteer and your phone number.  

If you would like to help out in more than one are please feel free to do so, but be consonant that your commitments don’t overlap from a timing standpoint.

Registration – 5 Volunteers

Kim Chalker has agreed to lead the registration effort with the assistance of Dwight & Candi Dawson.  We have a good team, but we could always use more help during the event.  Registration will be open Thursday, 4 to 6pm; Friday 8 to 11am and 2 to 4pm; and Saturday, 7 to 8:30am.  If you can help during one or all of these times, please volunteer.

Auction Items – 2 Volunteers

The GoF always gets a wealth of items donated for the auction held during the banquet.  Those items are on display at the registration site and then are moved to the banquet hall on Saturday afternoon.  We need two volunteers to help move these items, total trip is approximately 3 miles.  The commitment for this is 1 to 2 hours late Saturday afternoon.

Friday Morning Drive – 3 Volunteers

We need a couple volunteer to assist Bob Chalker with the Saturday morning drive.  The volunteers will be responsible for meeting the other participants in the parking lot and leading them out of Katy and on the drive following a pre-planned route.  Since the route is already planned, this is a fun way to volunteer and the commitment is only for Friday morning.

Hemi Hideout drive – 3 Volunteers

We need a couple volunteers to assist Ron Redding with the Saturday afternoon drive..  The volunteers will be responsible for meeting the other participants in the parking lot and leading them out of Katy and on the drive following a pre-planned route.  Since the route is already planned, this is a fun way to volunteer and the commitment is only for Friday afternoon.

Saturday Morning Car Line up – 3 Volunteers

We need someone to lead and a couple of assistants for the lining up of the cars in the Holiday Inn parking lot for the drive to the car show.  Based on the instructions of Barry Glass, the car show planner, you will line the cars up, by model, in the order that they are to enter the car show area downtown Katy.  Once lined up, you will lead them, following a map which will be provided, to the location for photos and then on to the car show.  There will be volunteers in the photo area and in the car show area to assist with direction.  The commitment is for an hour or so on Saturday morning.

Car Show Staging – 4 Volunteers

We need three to four people to assist with the staging of the cars on the street downtown Katy for the car show.  Barry Glass, from the TMGR will lead this activity but he needs a few people to help him.  The volunteers will need to be available from approximately 7 to 10am on Saturday morning.

Car Photos – 2 Volunteers

We will be taking photos of the participants in their cars in front of the MKT Caboose.  Gary Sandusky, from the TMGR, will be taking the photos, as he does for most GoF’s and his wife will be assisting him, but he could use one or two more volunteers to assure everything run smoothly.  You will need to be available Saturday morning from approximately 8:30 to 9:45am.

Saturday Lunch – 3 Volunteers

Fran Carpenter is the lead for the lunch and is making all the arrangements, but she needs two or three volunteers to help the day of the show to set up, distribute and clean up.

Car Show Clean Up – 4 Volunteers

In the past we have had issues with leaving litter behind at the show.  We have made a commitment to the City of Katy to assure we leave the area of the car show as good, if not cleaner, than we found it.  We need someone to lead this effort and two or three people to help.  We will be purchasing garbage cans and liners to place in the area of the show.  We need volunteers to make sure those cans are emptied when they are full and then to police the area during the event.  This commitment is for Saturday from 10:00am until the show ends Saturday afternoon. 

Banquet Set Up and Clean Up – 5 or More Volunteers

Ron Redding is coordinating the banquet and he needs at least four people the day of the banquet to assist in setting up, decorating and cleaning up afterwards.

Please volunteer by signing up during the monthly meeting or sending an email to HoustonMGCarClub@gmail.com

THANK YOU!

It may be 100 degrees and 85% humidity outside, but the Houston MG Car Club already has visions of sugar plumbs dancing in their heads.  This year's Christmas party will be Saturday, December 14th, Noon to 4:00 pm at Falcon Point Golf Club.  Mark it on your calendars, you don't want to miss it.  Registration is now open on the website. 

There is no doubt that the Houston MG Car Club is not letting the moss grow under our wheels and the mice to make nests under our bonnets.  There are several new events that have been posted.  Check them out, there is something for everyone.

Texas All British Car Days - The club will be traveling together for the weekend in Round Rock for this excellent event.

Great Pumpkin Rally - It has been a while since the club has had a rally, don't miss this not so scary event.

Don't forget to register for the 30th Annual Houston All British Car Day and the Texas MG Register Gathering of the Faithful, the early bird registration for both events will be expiring soon.

And stay tuned to the website as we will be announcing the plans for the Christmas Party very soon!

It's awesome to be members of a club that is active and whose members love to drive their cars.

Safety Fast!

By Dwight Dawson

Saturday morning was again a perfect time to stop by a new member garage to welcome fellow LBC people.  David (Nugget) McNett and Monica Harrison rolled out their (3rd generation ownership) 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite in solid original condition.  It runs well but, like all our cars, it needs a little attention.  Nugget and Monica are both serious race aficionados and contenders and have the hardware to prove it. Don’t be fooled when you see just their seasoned Bugeye at a future event or meeting.  Rich Colwell, Ray Holtzapple and Dwight Dawson enjoyed Nugget and Monica’s hospitality at their home inside the Loop and hope you too can meet them soon.  

Would love to have you all join us on these visits.

(Dwight promises to have photos in the future)