Green Mountain Chapter BMW CCA http://www.vtbmwcca.org Welcome to Vermont - Club for BMW and MINI Cooper Owners Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:43:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 2010 OktoberFAST in Stratton, Vermont! http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=469 http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=469#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:37:46 +0000 admin http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=469 When:
October 8, 2010 8:00 amtoOctober 9, 2010 6:00 pm

2010 OktoberFAST

The Green Mountain Chapter in Vermont is proud to present 2010 OktoberFAST all German Car Show located at Stratton, Vermont. All German cars are welcome!

Hosted By – Green Mountain Chapter, BMW CCA

Dates – October 8th & 9th, 2010 Columbus Day weekend

Location – Stratton Mountain Resort, Stratton, VT  - Map

Schedule – On Friday October 8th a “Meet & Greet” will be held at the Inn at Stratton Mountain from 3:00 to 8:00pm. The evening will include registration for Saturday’s concours and distribution of gift bags to all pre-registered guests. All registrants will receive a gift bag which includes various materials and discount coupons donated by area businesses. Saturday the concours event will open at 9:00am and close at 4:00pm. Green Mountain Chapter is inviting all German Car Clubs from the New England, New York and surrounding areas to participate. Past events have seen cars from as far away as Nova Scotia, Canada and Virginia. Prizes will be awarded in all marquis classes as well as special awards for open categories including “Longest Drive” and “Highest Mileage” car driven to the event. BMWCCA’s very own Mike Miller will host a Q&A session from 12:00 to 2:00pm in the Grist Mill building on the pond. Raffle prizes will be given during the course of the day for correct trivia question answers. Following the concours we will host a scenic drive through the Stratton area.

Stratton Mountain Resort is located just 4 miles off Route 30 in Stratton, VT. The event will take place just below the Stratton Village shops and include the enclosed Grist Mill pond section to be used for the car display area. Stratton Village offers a wide variety of shops and restaurants that are open year round for our guests to shop and dine at their leisure. Stratton is offering guest condos at a reduced rate to all participants. The condos are located in the buildings surrounding the Grist Mill area and include underground parking and a car wash area available to all participants. Columbus Day weekend is a very busy time at Stratton and we hope to see many of the regulars at Stratton to be guests at the show. Stratton Mountain Resort

The Hemmings Concours d’Elegance: July 17-19, 2009. Photo: Stratton

Charity Affiliation – Green Mountain Chapter will donate a portion of its proceeds, a minimum of $500.00, to the local Manchester Area Food Bank. Green Mountain Chapter has supported local food banks in Vermont for several years in association with its OktoberFAST events.

OktoberFAST was revived by the Green Mountain Chapter in 2009. Previously held in conjunction with the Craft Fair in Stowe, VT, this year’s event was moved to Stratton due to a lack of space in Stowe. The support we have received from Stratton Mountain Resort is a great plus for our continued success with this event.

]]> http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?feed=rss2&p=469 The Island Tour: Drive & BBQ http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=541 http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=541#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:55:01 +0000 admin http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=541 When:
August 21, 2010
11:00 amto7:00 pm

The Island Tour: Drive & BBQ

· Saturday, August 21st, 2010 with rain date of Sunday, August 22nd.
· Arrival Time between 11am and 1pm
· Hosted by Rick and Valerie Swinchoski, 17 Heritage Drive, South Hero, VT
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· Exit 17 off Interstate 89 – Look for “BMW EVENT” sign.
· Contact info: rickvalswinchoski@yahoo.com or (802) 644-5103
· Camp phone: (802) 372-3091 to contact day of or night before event.

· The Island Tour Drive will leave from Rick and Val’s camp at 1pm Sharp. Drive will last 1.5 to 2 hours depending upon length and number of stops. Plans are to stop at a local farm store that sells cheese, chocolate and the like. Also it has been suggested that we stop at St. Anne’s Shrine which has great frontage on the water. Other places to stop can be discussed the day of the event. It is important to observe local speed limits. Sorry- no “spirited” driving here. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!

· The BBQ will begin around 3pm. Meat and non-alcoholic punch will be provided. Please bring a dish/salad/desert to share with others. BYOB.

· Rick and Val have 46’ of beach front on Keeler bay so feel free to bring swim suits, towels, kayaks or canoes. Some chairs are available, but if you have room please bring your favorite lawn chair.

· Free overnight camping on the property is available. Bring your own tent. Nobody will be thrown out after dark. If the weather cooperates there could be a bonfire on the beach at night.

· There are many places to stay locally if you want to stay overnight in the area but don’t feel like camping. Rick and Val also have a couple of beds in their camp. Contact info for a few places below.

· The Maples: 802 372-4658
· Cozy Cottages: 802 372-8229
· West Shore Cabins: 802 372-8832

· RSVP would be appreciated for food preparations, but not necessary.

]]> http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?feed=rss2&p=541 Tech Talk with Mike Miller at Helmuts Foreign Auto, Windsor, VT http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=489 http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=489#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:20:21 +0000 admin http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=489 When:
July 10, 2010
10:00 amto3:00 pm

Saturday July 10th, 2010 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tech Talk with Mike Miller at Helmuts Foreign Auto, Windsor, Vermont.

Stay tuned for more details.
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]]> http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?feed=rss2&p=489 BMW M3 GTS Test Drive http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=530 http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=530#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:19:14 +0000 admin http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=530

Visit the new BMW youtube channel

]]> http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?feed=rss2&p=530 Saratoga Auto Museum Invitational - 8:00AM till whenever http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=440 http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=440#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 14:39:59 +0000 admin http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=440 When:
May 15, 2010

BMW 3.0 csi photography by Stacy Lynn Baum

The Patroon Chapter BMWCCA has invited us over to their side of the Lake to join them and attend the Saratoga Auto Museum Invitational!

Organized drive from Rutland - Saturday, May 15th, 2010.

5:30am -5:50am: Meet at Dunkin Donuts 142 South Main Street, Rutland Vt. (Right next to Good Year Tire)

6:00am Sharp: Leave for Saratoga Auto Museum

7:30am: Arrive at Saratoga Auto Museum

If you want to enter your car in the show, your car needs to be there by 7:45 am.  Cost is $10 online or $15 at the door. Entrance for spectators into the show is $10 for both Saturday and Sunday. Check out their website for more information (www.saratogaautomuseum.org).

Your choice at the end of the day. The Auto Museum is hosting live music and dancing at 9:30 Saturday night, with more events on Sunday for those who wish to stay around.

]]> http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?feed=rss2&p=440 Boston Chapter Driving School at NHIS http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=451 http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=451#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 14:38:56 +0000 admin http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=451 When:
May 24, 2010
8:00 am

The Boston Chapter is proud to host another driving school at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. This is a great short yet technical track and is the “home track” for the Boston Chapter.

Monday, May 24, 2010  -  7:00 am - 5:00 pm

More information > http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/events/ultimate-calendarView.aspx?EventID=471

]]> http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?feed=rss2&p=451 Manchester Antique & Classic Car Show http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=454 http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=454#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 14:34:37 +0000 admin http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=454 When:
June 12, 2010 8:00 amtoJune 13, 2010 6:00 pm

Saturday-Sunday June 12-13th, 2010

Manchester Antique & Classic Car Show at the Dorr Farm, Manchester, Vermont

Enter your BMW / MINI into the car show and have a great time too!
Photos from last years event

http://www.manchestercarshow.com/

]]> http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?feed=rss2&p=454 Patroon Chapter Watkins Glen Driving School http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=500 http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=500#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 14:33:37 +0000 admin http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=500 When:
June 14, 2010 7:00 amtoJune 15, 2010 6:00 pm

Mon-Tues June 14th & 15th, 2010

Driving School & Advanced Solo “open track” style format

Watkins Glen International with NY Chapter BMWCCA

More information > http://www.patroonbmw.org/the-drivers-school.html

]]> http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?feed=rss2&p=500 Connecticut Valley Chapter Hosts Driver’s School Number 2 http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=497 http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=497#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 14:25:52 +0000 admin http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=497 When:
June 25, 2010
7:00 amto6:00 pm

Friday, June 25

Connecticut Valley Chapter Hosts Driver’s School Number 2, at Lime Rock Park, Lime Rock, CT

School Info

Register - Do It Now!

]]> http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?feed=rss2&p=497 White Mountain Chapter to Host a Womens Only Tech Talk http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=494 http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=494#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 13:46:22 +0000 admin http://www.vtbmwcca.org/?p=494 When:
June 26, 2010
9:00 amto3:00 pm

Saturday June 26th, 2010 9:00am - 3:00pm

Female Only Tech Session

Multiple point inspection of any BMW or MINI for our female members. Hosted by Deb Maynard of 3D Auto Works One Industrial Drive, #7 Hudson, NH (details) (directions) Questions? Contact Laura Fallis at 603-682-5260.

COST: FREE

RSVP

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