2003 190SL Group Convention
Williamsburg, VA

Saturday Banquet

Oct 18, 2003
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01_BanqMercedes-Benz was our banquet sponsor with door prizes being donated by our Newsletter advertisers and other supporters.   Dieter Ritter, President of Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Clubs International presided over the official release of the Club Book; Mercedes-Benz 190SL 1955-1963 Restoration and Ownership.  At right, Bruce Adams receives an honorary book from Deiter Ritter.  It was a grand affair.

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Betty Villers selecting her salad at the buffet. 
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The head table included Lucy Rapp, Ron Rapp, Deter Ritter and Betty Villers.
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David McFarland and David #1???? from Adelaide Australia.  
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Bob Platz, Laverne & Bob Striker, Mike Herrmann and Joe Amaro.

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John Scales, wife Marianne with Ellen, Katie and Willie.
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Rick Nowak provided a display of 190SL options.
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More Options. 
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Look at the larger images of these display. 

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Still more options.
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Larry McLean won a parking meter as a door prize.
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Bruce Adams receiving an official release book from Tom Hamilton and Deter Ritter, MBCCI.
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Ron Rapp receives a release copy in recognition for his contributions to the book.

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The Awards were hand blown Williamsburg Glass wine decanters.
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John Vipond was the "Furthest Member", from Lakewood, Washington.
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Tim Kidder received an award for "Most Exterior Oil".
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Paula and Brian Parker won "Second in Peoples Choice".

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June Tolley and David Hay won "Third in Peoples Choice".
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Roberto Quiroz won "Best of Show".
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Betty and Jim Villers received a "Thank You" for hosting the Convention.
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Joe Amaro, host for the next convention in Napa Valley, receives a "Virginia is for Wine, Napa is for Auto Parts" bumper sticker.

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John and Michele Stafford dancing.
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Brian and Paula Parker leading the dance floor again this year.
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