Convention Update - Aug 5 

(Make your Reservations Now  -  Hospitality House, 800-522-2063)

Last month, I expressed my excitement about the potential of this year's convention in Williamsburg, October 15-19. As the schedule becomes firm and the details evolve, my excitement grows. Numerous members have stepped forward to add their energies to the event. Bruce Adams is organizing a program of technical presentations, Rick Nowak is preparing an options

A 190SL in front of the Magazine in Colonial Williamsburg

exhibit, John Jacobson will be Chief  Judge of the car show, Joe Amaro and Bill Streep are collecting door prize donations.  This is in addition to Dieter Ritter, director of the Mercedes-Benz Classis Car Clubs, formally releasing the Club's Book.   This really will be an exciting Convention. 

The Convention schedule consists of a variety of events with time for individual exploration.  Everything begins Wednesday evening, with an informal gathering.  

Thursday morning we will head out on a distance, direction rally along charming country roads, passing several historic sites.  The convention welcoming reception will be held at the hotel Thursday evening.  

Friday will begin with a driving tour down the Colonial parkway to Jamestown, a tour of the glass making exhibit and a walk through the remains of the original settlement.   In the afternoon, we will take an interpretive walking tour through the College of William & Mary to the historic area and hear stories and legends that bring the Colonial times to life.  Dinner will be by individual reservation at one of the Historical Taverns (see accompanying article). 

Saturday begins with the Concourse and People's Choice car show behind the hotel.  Technical presentations and demonstrations will be held close by so that everyone can participate in both events.  For those with other interests, Betty Villers will be hosting a traditional Southern "Ladies Lunch".  The evening banquet, subsidized by Mercedes-Benz, should be a grand affair of awards, prizes, entertainment and dancing. 

Sunday will be the traditional breakfast business meeting followed by a driving tour down the Colonial Parkway to Yorktown, around the revolutionary battleground, then back to the Williamsburg area for our farewell picnic. 

If you are planning to attend, please make your reservations early: for lodging reservations, (Hospitality House, 800-522-2063) and for Tavern Dining reservation (See accompanying article for Tavern choices).   

For those flying to the Convention, there are two choices; Norfolk offers a scenic view but the risk of traffic congestion, Richmond is an easy drive down the interstate.  I will  post updated information on the club web site, www.190slgroup.com.   If you have questions or need assistance, call or email me at 757-481-6398, betty@whro.net.

Your host, Jim Villers