Two new members from 2006 joined this year’s party - Royce Boyer (‘68 Sunbeam Tiger) and Walter Mashburn (‘60 Triumph TR3A). Also joining us was our first new member of 2007 Doug McAdams. Doug is from the Kosciusko area and joins the EMC with a couple of MGB’s. Several additions were made to the calendar of local and far away interest. If you need additional information, please contact the person listed.

Here are the changes to the list of officials for 2007:

Clay Johnston / Secretary

Responsibilities: Membership / mailing list / membership mail outs / mail outs for Brits By The River.

Barbara Cashman / Treasurer

Responsibilities: Collections of membership dues / checking / savings accounts maintenance contact with the British Marque / payment to VTR for insurance.

Barry Schmidt / Club Inventory Manager

Responsibilities: Collection and maintenance of car show goodie bag / door prize items and banners.

Thanks to those that have made the commitment to ensure that these duties are carried on.

DUES ARE DUE NOW

Mail your $25.00 check for 2007 dues to Barbara Cashman, 237 McAuley, Vicksburg MS 39183. We ended 2006 with 64 members. We’d like to keep our group growing in 2007. Please get your payment in as early as possible. Again in 2007 the British Marque is included along with all the fun and frolic that you’d hope to have in your LBC.

During November - December 2006 we added the following members by mail-in: Bob Hirko from Brandon joined as did Ronnie and Diane Coleman of Batesville. Ronnie and Diane are owners of a 1951 MGTD. I’m checking on Bob’s ride. Welcome into the EMC folks, we look forward to seeing you at upcoming EMC gatherings.

Calendar reminders, changes and additions:

FEBRUARY 17, 2007 - Tech Session I / Eddiceton MS

Everyone needs to show up at Tech Session I to check out Faye’s new ride. We’ll kick off our Tech Sessions with numero uno at Jim and Faye’s. Jim’s attempting to makeup for lost time on his projects so wear your working dungarees. PS. The youngest EMC’r may also make an appearance at this gathering. Bring a dish and / or a box of chicken. Wrenching begins at 11:00am with lunch break about 12:00pm. Details: Jim or Faye Enzman (601) 532-6293

MARCH 17, 2007 - EMC Tops Down / Vicksburg MS

Our annual rite of passage is on tap again this year. This year in honor of our very own Patrick, the Cashman’s have invited club members to join them in Vicksburg for their annual St. Patrick’s Day Party. Food and drink will be provided. Come and enjoy the afternoon! The festivities will begin at 2:00pm. Details: Pat and Barbara Cashman (601) 638-3240

March 31, 2007 - Port Gibson Heritage Festival / Port Gibson MS

David and Jo Ann Bailey have extended a special invitation to EMC members to partake in the annual Port Gibson Heritage festival. David has agreed to assist with a parking area for all members that wish to attend. The EMC traveled down following the Tops Down gathering a couple of years ago and we had a great time. If you plan on attending, contact David or Jo Ann. Details: joannbailey@bellsouth.net

April 20 - 21, 2007 - The Ponder Auction / Marshall TX

Autos and auto memorabilia will be the auctioneer’s call of the day. Many folks that have made one of our visits to Gene Ponder’s collection in Marshall have returned multiple times for second and even third looks at this magnificent collection of automobiles. RM auctions will be conducting an auction on the premises. There has been interest in attending the auction and possibly bidding on one of their favored items, so here’s your opportunity. Details: www.rmauctions.com Pat and Barbara Cashman (601) 638-3240

That's it for this update! See you at Jim and Faye's on February 17th!

Happy Motoring

Gene