Events
Fall Color
Tour |
Annual Charity
Auction |
Wine Tour |
Annual
Picnic |
Fly-in |
Gala |
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Fall color tour:
The 2007 color tour was held Sunday October 7th; we
enjoyed a beautiful sunny day. The day was very warm for
October, and those of us in open cars even appreciated the
occasional passing cloud. The tour departed West Bay for a
tour of Leelanau and Benzie counties. John Russell led us
through paved back roads just meant for our LBC’s and to a
great photo shoot location; the Light House at Empire. All
members wanting a photo with their cars, ok there was one
motor cycle, posed at the light house. From there we made
our way to a local destination watering hole; Art’s Place in
Glen Arbor.
The crew had a great time putting away Art’s famous
burgers. We again tip our hats to John Russell for leading
us on another successful tour, and arranging a fantastic
day.



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Annual Charity Auction:
The 2007 annual club auction was held December 4th at our
regular meeting to benefit the Boys and Girls Club and the
Big Brothers and Sisters. Members donated a wide variety of
items; from car parts, antiques, and even fresh bake apple
pie and cookies.
A great time was had by all with spirited bidding for
many items. Don and Judy were again the auctioneers this
year, making this a successful event. The club raised $2000
for the two chosen charities; each received a check for
$1000.
Three of our club members; Butch Faux (president), Dennis
Ferguson and John Russell met with Big Brothers and Sisters
and the Boys and Girls Club to present the funds raised by
our annual auction. The Directors of both organizations on
hand to receive the funds, Pat Lewallen for the boys and
Girls Club and Nicholeen Frusti for the Big Brothers and Big
Sisters. A huge "THANK YOU" to all who participated in
raising the $2000.00 that these fine organizations will put
to good use right here in our community. Don and Judi
Shapton event co-chairs 2006

Nicholeen Frusti of Big Brothers and Big Sisters,
Butch Faux TBBCC President |

Butch Faux TBBCC President, Pat Lewallen Boys and
Girls Club Director, Ken Rubin Regional Service Director
Boys and Girls Club of America |
Photos by John Russell
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Wine Tour:
Judi and I are still reeling from the wonderful day we had
on Sunday touring the Old Mission peninsula with a
delightful bunch of friends. Bernie Moritz and Greg Rogers
set a standard that our next chairpersons will have trouble
meeting again. The scheduled stops were very educational and
entertaining at the same time. The three wineries that they
chose are all national winners this year and we tasted why.
After the tour Bernie welcomed us to his beautiful home that
looks down on the Old Mission countryside. His gardens
didn't let us down. It seemed as though everything blossomed
just for us.
As Lee Johnson arrived at Bernie's estate a special
"Reserved for Master Mechanic" spot was painted on the
ground a labeled with a sign. He found out a few minutes
later that he was needed to "lay hands" on one of the gas
grills that wouldn't work. We all witnessed a healing as
reverend Lee made that thing get up and walk.
John Russell got all the credit for the weather even
though he was off clicking at another gig. We missed him,
but his weather legacy was the magic we all enjoyed.
There were certainly over 30 cars throughout the day with
only one mechanical gremlin causing Aaron and Mary Kay to
return to Interlochen near the start of out outing. Phil and
Cristina are back from their Florida adventure and it was
great to welcome them back to the family. Charlotte
Blanchard came out in the Rolls with Keith Nelson at the
controls. Charlotte shared the chauffeured ride with Keith's
lovely wife Michelle. The Niemie's and the Paterson's drove
two vintage MG TC's all the way from the Manistee/Benzie
county, Lake Michigan coast.
Take a look at the 100 plus photos I snapped. I couldn't
help myself. What an absolutely perfect day to own a camera.
Click here for:
2006_Wine_Tour_Photos
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Annual
Picnic:
Don and Judy Shapton were again the hosts for our annual
picnic at their home and horse farm. We had great “top down”
weather in the 70s with about 30 cars participating.
At a member’s suggestion, the club had the main course
catered. We enjoyed ribs, chicken, pulled pork and sides of
coleslaw and baked beans. Red’s BBQ (behind MC sporting
goods, corner of Airport Rd. and US 31) catered and
delivered. They located the Shapton’s home by GPS
coordinates, supplied by Don and parked their truck exactly
in the spot were Don took the measurements!
Everyone brought a dish to pass, we had plenty of food to
go around in spite of planning for approx. 50 persons, and
we counted about 80 hungry mouths to feed! A good time was
had by all.
Craig Holmes volunteered to fill in the empty position of
VP.
Thanks again to Judy and Don for their hospitality and
all the efforts to make this year’s picnic another great
success.


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Northport (Woolsey
airport) Fly-in: By: T. Michael Jackson
The Woolsey airport fly-in/drive-in was held on August 18
below beautiful blue skies in pleasant temperatures. A
record number of people attended in a variety of aircraft
and automobiles. The TBBCC was well represented and we
should consider having this become an annual club event with
a segregated parking area for our club.
Some interesting history. The airport is named after
Clinton Woolsey, a storied military pilot who died in a
crash in 1927 over Argentina while participating in the
Pan-America Good Will Flight. Woolsey was Charles A.
Lindbergh’s flight instructor. Woolsey’s father dedicated 80
acres for an airport in memory of his son, and Leelanau
Township contributed another 920 acres and in 1935 the
airport was dedicated. In attendance at the dedication were
Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Billy Mitchell and Will Rogers
among other dignitaries. Interesting facts to remember next
time you are there!!

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| 2008 Gala: The
2008 TBBCC Gala was held on the 26th of January at "The Top
of the Park." As the enclosed pictures show, we had a lot of
smiling faces. You can't beat good company, good food, and
some "Wild and Crazy clubbers" trying to make you laugh.
Bill and Angie were just the best, and how about those great
prizes. On behalf of the organizing committee, Bill
Erickson, Angie Ross, Rich Faller, and Craig Holmes, we hope
you enjoyed yourselves.
The entertainment committee devised a wheel of fortune
game with club information and British car related
questions. Our MC was Bill Erickson and his “lovely
assistant”, club VP Angie Ross. The competition was between
tables and became quite lively as prizes were awarded to all
at the winning table.

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