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MINI of the Main Line Presents: PhillyMINI Meet o8 | SUN 8.3.08

As of 7.23.07, 60 MINIs, 2 Classic Mini & 118 people have RSVPd for this rally!
This event is now closed to RSVPs.



It's time for one of PhillyMINIs most popular and largest events: The PhillyMINI Meet o8!
This year, Main Line MINI is sponsoring the PhillyMINI Meet! There are sure to be lots of surprises that you won't want to miss it!

This run winds & twists throughout Center City passing many of the City of Brotherly Love's most famous landmarks. In the past we've had nearly 100 MINIs from as far south as Maryland and as far north as New York!

Once again, we'll be raising money for Meals on Wheels by continuing our "Change 4 Change" program! You'll have a chance to empty out all that spare change that collects in your cup holders to be donated to the Philadelphia Chapter of Meals on Wheels, so start saving those pennies!

WHEN: Assembly starting at 7:15 AM | Please plan to arrive no later than 7:30 AM to allow time to assemble, check-in and photos.
Departure time is 7:55AM, after a brief driver's meeting.
MEETING PLACE: IN FRONT OF the Philadelphia Art Museum, in the EAKINS OVAL parking lot .
There are NO BATHROOMS at the initial meeting spot (you'll have to drive to get to one), remember to PB4UGO!
Here are directions to the Philadelphia Art Museum
TRAVEL ADVISORY: The West River Drive (Martin Luther King Drive) is closed for recreational activities on Sunday from April to October.
LUNCH INFO: McFadden's @ Citizens Bank Park | Approximate arrival time: 12:30PM

Some of the sights you'll see:
Philadelphia Art Museum
Fairmount Park
Boathouse Row
City Hall
Independence Hall
Market Street
Ben Franklin Bridge
Eastern State Penitentiary
Chestnut Hill
Strawberry Mansion
Whispering Wall
Philadelphia Shipyard
Citizens Bank Park
Lincoln Financial Field
...and more!

The grand finale will take place at Citizen's Bank Park for a group shot of all our MINIs in front of the Philly Skyline! Then we'll have lunch at McFadden's where loads of fun will take place! There is no Phillies game on this date, so we'll practically have the entire restaurant to ourselves!

But wait! There's more!

There will also be raffles for MINI gear & a 50/50 drawing!
For just $1 per ticket or $10 for an arm's length, you can enter into drawings for genuine MINI gear! All items will be on display and you can choose what you would like to win! You must be present AT THE DRAWING to win. If you cannot be present to win, your contribution (and all proceeds) will support PhillyMINI & the Meals on Wheels charity.

The 50/50 tickets will also be on sale for $5 (per ticket) and your prize will be half the amount collected in CASH! Again, you must be present to win (why would you leave?!) And you know there will be tons more surprises!

What to bring:
2-way radios
full tank of gas
your camera (charge up those batteries, there will be loads of photo ops!)
your PhillyMINI member card (or $$ to become a member!)
$3 to buy an official PhillyMINI Meet o8 window cling
$$ to buy a Raffle tickets to support PhillyMINI ($1 per ticket or $10 for an arm's length!)
$5 to buy a 50/50 ticket (you could win half the amount of CASH collected!)
$ for lunch @ McFaddens

This is the biggest event of the year! You're not going to want to miss out!

RSVPs are now closed.

NOTE: This rally is free of charge for PhillyMINI members who show their 2008 membercard/lanyard at check-in. A $5 rally fee will be charged to non-members. Memberships will be available for purchase prior to the rally start.

Watch this space for ongoing developments.
Questions about this event? Send them along here.

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EVENT ORGANIZERS: Stella, o5 CR/b MC and the rest of your PhillyMINI Officers!

MINIs & Miatas: The M&M Rally | SAT 8.16.08

As of 7.23.08, 26 MINIs, 6 Miatas and 57 people have RSVPd for this event.
Don't forget to RSVP by August 4th!



Let's share the twisty roads with our Miata friends. Let's check out the back roads of Bucks County. Let's decide if M&M really stands for "Mud & Mayhem". Let's Motor down to The Perk for a late lunch.

Join us as we invite local Miata owners from the Lehigh Valley Miata Owners Club to rally with us through the twisty back roads of Bucks County. Many of the covered bridges of Buck's County will be featured on this route.

There will be 2 groups with variations in the route: Plain & Peanut.
The Plain route is all paved roads.
The Peanut route will let you adventure down a few miles of the last remaining unpaved roads in the area. These unpaved roads are smooth gravel and passable in any type car. If your "M" or "M" is pristine or has been lowered, we would recommend you take the paved route, but if you want a little dirt & dust and have standard ground clearance, here's your chance to prove it.
Be sure to have your camera ready as you see MINIs and Miatas disappear and reappear before your eyes!
You'll get to choose your group when you register for this event.

Date: SAT 8.16.08
Start time: 9:00am Register | 9:45am Driver's Meeting | 10am Depart
Start location: Dunkin Donuts (right next to the Hampton Inn) in the Newtown Office Park
770 Newtown Yardley Rd | Newtown, PA 18940 [click here for map]
Schedule: 90 minute drive :: 1 hour break :: 60 minute drive
End time: approx: 1:30pm
End location: The Perk | 501 East Walnut Street, Perkasie, PA [click here for map]
What to bring:
full tank of gas
cash for lunch
2-way/FRS radios
camera

After lunch, there is an optional walk down to the 10th Annual Under the Stars Car Show hosted by the Perkasie Olde Towne Association to check out antiques, classics and unique custom cars. Admission is free.

This rally is free for anyone to attend, but you MUST RSVP in order to attend.
RSVPs will close on August 4, 2008.

To RSVP your MINI or Miata, please click here.

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EVENT ORGANIZERS: Joe Montante, o4 EB/w MCS | Bill Penglase, 76 BRG Classic Mini & o3 IB/b MCS | Charlie Beck, 74 HO Classic Mini

19th Annual Taste of Britain Polo Match | SUN 8.24.08

As of 7.15.08, 15 MINIs and 32 people have RSVPd for this event!
Don't forget to RSVP by 8.15.08!



Let's motor from Valley Forge to Rothsville, PA. Let's show off our MINIs to other British car enthusiasts. Let's replace divots in the field while we watch a Polo Match. Let's go on a scenic back-road rally as we make our way to the "Taste of Britain" Car Show and Polo Match hosted by the Lanco MG Club.

When: Sunday, August 24, 2008
Meet: 9:30am | Depart: 10:00am
Start Location: Valley Forge Park, Varnums House off of RT 23 (Port Kennedy Road).
You will need to zoom in on the map to view the Varnums House location.
Cost: Pre-Registration is $10 per Vehicle (2 persons).
Day of Show Registration is $15.00 per Vehicle (2 persons).
Log on to the LancoMG Club web site to download a registration form and to learn more about the show.
Arrive at Polo Match: approx 1:00pm
Polo Match Start: 2:30pm | Rain or Shine!

NOTE: This event is free for PhillyMINI members who show their 2008 membercard at check-in. Non-members will pay a $5 non-member rally fee. Memberships will be sold at the beginning of this event.

What to bring:
Chairs
2-way radios
full tank of gas
picnic lunch and snacks
sunscreen and water

Besides classic cars, the show includes vendors and limited food and drinks.

You can join us for a the rally or just come to the show.
RSVP yourself and your MINI here!
Please have your RSVP in no later than August 15th.

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EVENT ORGANIZERS: Dave, o6 RG/rg MCS | Chris, o2 IB/w MC