As I am getting our events for the spring lined up, I thought we would all benefit from having a central location to list what's happening in our neck of the woods. As discussion starts on the specific events, we could then spin off on a new thread to keep this one from growing into a monster. Off we go....






Friday April 28th The Komen Ultimate Drive fleet needs to be moved from Poughkeepsie to NYC. BMW CCA members are needed to take this caravan of 18 2006 Bimmers into Manhattan. We will be leaving Mid Hudson BMW around 5:30 that evening and then we are brought back to our cars by a chartered bus. Contact StowellBMW@aol.com if you are interested.

Saturday May 6th The Patroon Chapter hosts a Drivers School at Lime Rock Park. Learn how to take those corners with authority. Check out www.patroonbmw.org (http://www.patroonbmw.org) for driving school info and applications. Membership in BMW CCA is not necessary, but you will save more than the cost of membership.

Wednesday May10th Patroon Chapter has it's monthly meeting at the Albany German American Club located on Cherry St in Albany NY. Meeting starts at 7:00 with a $15 all you can eat german buffet. The meeting follows with a presentation on detailing your car. This will come in handy for the Saratoga Car Show and our own Concours in June.

Saturday May 13th This is the first show in the area. The Saratoga Auto Museum will host every type of vehicle imaginable at this Auto Show. The Patroon chapter camps out together under the trees and has driven away with as many as three trophies. Meet us there... I'll supply the donuts and coffee. Contact me at stowellbmw@aol.com for more information.

Saturday June 10th Patroon Chapter Concours D'Elegance at Keeler BMW. Shine it up, show it off, and perhaps take home a trophey.

Monday and Tuesday June 12-13 The Patroons head to Watkins Glen for a two day driving school. Learn on one of the most beautiful tracks in America.

Friday to Sunday October 9-10 Green Mountain Chapter hosts Sommerfast in Stowe - lots of driving, dining and a great show on Saturday.

As always, feel free to contact me with any questions about BMW CCA or info on joining. Keep it on the road...

Scott

i still have my pine wood derby car from 5th grade, you are all in trouble... *gets out the powder graphite*

I may have accidently built a housing for a C02 cartridge on my racer so i'll have to get another one

is jet-propulsion permitted in teh pine wood derby?

is jet-propulsion permitted in teh pine wood derby?

Although this is a new century, we still play by 1920's rules... did they have graphite in 1920?

Saturday January 21st Tentative Patroon Chapter Drive and Dine to Symeons Restaurant in Utica NY for the best Greek food around. We head out as a group and keep within 10mph of the speed limit. Cost is whatever we spend - no club funds used on these trips. Feel free to race home down the Thruway.

Wednesday January 25th Green Mountain Chapter meeting at Mulligans Restaurant in Manchester VT starting at 6:00 pm.

Wednesday February 8th Patroon Chapter meeting and Pine Wood Derby at Keeler BMW in Latham NY. This meeting also starts at 6:30 and a light dinner is provided at no charge by the fine folks at Keeler (thank you!)
No, I am not kidding - we do run a Pine Wood Derby so get your kit, build your car and race for prizes of unmentionable value. Steal them from neighborhood cub scouts if you have to!!!

Mid February The Patroon Chapter First Annual Winter Wine Tasting hosted by Exit 9 Wine and Liquor Warehouse. The time and date has yet to be set, but we will be focusing on German wines.

Wednesday March 8th Patroon Chapter meeting at Mid Hudson BMW in Poughkeepsie NY. This meeting starts at 7:00 in their service department. They will also provide a light dinner at no charge.

Sunday March 19th The Patroon Chapter heads back down the Hudson to the Taconic Education Centers Maple Syrup Festival for a pancake breakfast and sledding on a family friendly hill. The center is located up in the mountains outside of Fishkill NY, so if the weather cooperates it may be a great day to drive down the Taconic. Stay tuned for details...




There is an organizational meeting for this year's Patroon Car Show at Keeler BMW at 7:00pm on Tuesday 1/17. We need people to assist with all aspects of putting this event on. Please stop by and see what we have to offer.

The drive out to Symeons is on. We will leave from the Niskayuna Target parking lot at 11:30am on Saturday morning. Please contact me at StowellBMW@aol.com if you are going so I can make reservations. Contact me at 518-4231762 day of event if you have questions or need directions.

The February Patroon Chapter meeting starts at 6:30 instead of 7:00pm.

i think keeler should put on not just a BMW but also porsche, MB mini etc car show. Id like to see some old 911's lined up with the bimmers!

see you at 7!

i think keeler should put on not just a BMW but also porsche, MB mini etc car show. Id like to see some old 911's lined up with the bimmers!

see you at 7!

Keeler would probably want to host what they sell, but you need to join us for Sommerfast to see the all German show. We did discuss adding Mini last year, but the Keeler folks wanted to keep it to just BMW's.


See you there.

Check out the additions to the first post.:cool

Please check out the updates to the list posted in the first message. Please contact me with questions regarding the events or joining BMW CCA.

Scott Stowell

i live in poughkeepsie and i'm not currently with th bmwcca but i would like to join could i come to the meeting and join or do i have to join another way before the meet in order to come?

Non BMWCCA members- Contact me for a discount on the June 12/13 Watkins Glen DE.

i live in poughkeepsie and i'm not currently with th bmwcca but i would like to join could i come to the meeting and join or do i have to join another way before the meet in order to come?

Thanks for asking... you can join online at www.BMWCCA.org (http://www.BMWCCA.org) any time, I can mail you an application, or you can join at the meeting. If you do join before the meeting, please consider using my name and membership number as the refering member. Also, feel free to contact either Beverly or myself at 518-899-5940 with any questions about the club. We look forward to meeting you!

Scott Stowell
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Last call for all Pine Wood Derby cars... the meeting at Keeler BMW in Latham NY is Wednesday at 6:30pm. Go out and buy one from a cub scout if you need to.

Looking forward to getting back home and back to meetings. :D See you guys when it gets nice out again.

Aww man I probably wont be here when you get back JClark. ;[

Update for the events page!!! Check out the listing on the first entry of this thread!!!

Aww man I probably wont be here when you get back JClark. ;[


I'll be around the 3rd week in March. After that, not til May. Hence why I was trying to organize a Newmassmontring run in March. :D

Check the first post for updates to our calendar.

doing a major calender revamp this morning.. :buttrock

Just want to bring this baby to the top again... we head to the Poughkeepsie region for the next couple of events. Please join us if you are available. Meetings are open to any interested individuals whether they are members or not.

The Patroon Pancake Parade is on and the NYC International Car show is still up in the air. Check the lead posting.

Checking in and subscribing.

Scott, I want to get the dual membership going with the Patroon chapter but when I go to headquarters website the only option I have is to create a new membership. Do you know how I can add the Patrron Chapter to my membership?
Oh yeah, and a big bump for this thread.:D

Scott, I want to get the dual membership going with the Patroon chapter but when I go to headquarters website the only option I have is to create a new membership. Do you know how I can add the Patrron Chapter to my membership?
Oh yeah, and a big bump for this thread.:D

Call National at 864-250-0022 and ask for assistance with a dual membership. They will set you up tout d'suite.

hey scott,
could you mail me an application, or bring one to a drive for me please? email me if you want to mail it and i'll supply you with my address. i could also get it from you in person another time maybe? let me know what works for you. thanks again,
-pete

hey scott,
could you mail me an application, or bring one to a drive for me please? email me if you want to mail it and i'll supply you with my address. i could also get it from you in person another time maybe? let me know what works for you. thanks again,
-pete
You can go to the national website and sign up there.

thanks brent.

hey scott,
could you mail me an application, or bring one to a drive for me please? email me if you want to mail it and i'll supply you with my address. i could also get it from you in person another time maybe? let me know what works for you. thanks again,
-pete

Hello Pete,

The national website is the way to go if you are comfortable with internet commerce. If you haven't signed up yet and have do not have a current member to use as a referal, please consider using my name and number. We are in a membership drive and as Patroon membership chair I am working on bringing in many new members and winning prizes of unmentionable value.:redspot

Thanks,
Scott Stowell
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The Patroon Chapter trip to the NY International Auto show is on. Details are listed in the opening post. Contact me with any question.

Bump and an update... Patroon chapter meeting is Wednesday evening at 6:30 down at Cap Cities BMW. Dinner is provided by the dealership, so buy some oil or coolant from them.

Damn, I really want to go but its my special lady friends b-day and Im taking her out for a night on the town. And I could really use some bmw coolant too.

Damn, I really want to go but its my special lady friends b-day and Im taking her out for a night on the town. And I could really use some bmw coolant too.

Nothing like a night in downtown Albany after a car meeting!

"No really hon, I thought you would like hanging around a dealership and eating pizza..."

"No really hon, I thought you would like hanging around a dealership and eating pizza..."
:laugh Exactly. Maybe on my B-day.

Can't go :( I have a meeting for a project my group has to release next Monday... :(

hey Scott, when is the Komen drive from Keeler to Utica? I want in on this!

hey Scott, when is the Komen drive from Keeler to Utica? I want in on this!

That will be in August if past history holds true

Update for the events coming up this and next month. Contact me at stowellbmw@aol.com with any questions.

Scott

I have been trying to get ahold of Wendi at BMW of Hudson Valley for today's event but no response. Oh well I tried.