Events
February 18, 2012 – EMC Tech Session I / Eddiceton MS
Jim and Faye have invited everyone down to the center of everything British for a day of tooling around Jim’s garage and some great food. Tools will be provided. Bring a dish and enjoy the afternoon in good company. Jim’s always got a project or two and most are car related. Bring a dish, lunch starts at 12:00pm. Details: Jim / Faye Enzman (601) 532–6293.
February 25, 2012 - BMCNO / EMC Rendezvous / Vicksburg MS
The BMCNO have put together a visit to the end of the Delta, or the beginning if you are starting from the south and the EMC has made plans to join them on Catfish Row. EMC members and friends in the Jackson area will assemble at the Clinton Welcome Center (just off the Natchez Trace and just north of I-20) departing there at 9:30am for the drive over to Vicksburg. We'll join the BMCNO at Rusty's for lunch. A full day of tours have been planned in the Vicksburg area. They will be staying overnight at Cedar Grove and completing their tour on Sunday morning. If you interested in the details of their dinner and overnight stay please check out their last newsletter located here: www.bmcno.org/MorrisGazette/2012/MorrisGazette2012-02.pdf. Travel plans with the EMC: Gene Johnston (601) 201-0801.
March 17, 2012 – EMC Tops Down - St Patrick’s Day / Vicksburg MS
For 2012 we’ve made a shift, up one gear. We’ll likely head down toward Rocky Springs then sprint off to the west for a drop in with Pat and Barbara and hang out with the Mississippi Classic Cruisers. Don’t forget to wear your green or you may get a pinch! More details as they develop. Travel plans with the EMC: Gene Johnston (601) 201 – 0801.
March 23 -24, 2012 – New Orleans British Car Day / New Orleans LA
This is the don’t miss show for 2012. The BMCNO has promised another great show in the Big Easy so have your bags packed and ready to go. Travelers from Jackson area can give me a ring. Watch their website for show details: www.BMCNO.org. Travel plans with the EMC: Gene Johnston (601) 201 – 0801.
April 21, 2012 – EMC / DSARC Fun Rally
It’s on for 2012. The EMC with the assistance of the DSARC will hold another fun rally. Time to see some great sites in the state and answer some puzzling puzzlers. Have a great time with folks that love to drive. The route remains in the works so stay tuned. Details: John Turbeville (601) 940 – 5288.
April 20 - 21, 2012 - Brits on the Bay / Pensacola FL
Winter’s over and it’s time for the flight south to The Panhandle British Car Association’s Annual Brits on the Bay Show. Travel down to Pensacola with the EMC to join us for this yearly migration to sunny Florida. Enjoy the beach and the weather while viewing one of the nicest gatherings of Her Majesties’ iron works around. The Friday night gathering is a do not miss so make plans early. Details: www.pbca1.com.
May 19, 2012 –BMCNO / EMC D-day Museum Tour / New Orleans LA
The British Motoring Club of New Orleans will host the 2012 Drive Thru History. The EMC will be traveling down the back roads for a second 2012 visit with the folks in the Big Easy. Initial plans include the D-day Museum and The Cars of Yesteryears Collection. Details will be distributed as they become available. Details: Gene Johnston (601) 201 – 0801.
June 6-10, 2012 – NAMGBR Gathering - Dillard, GA
Calling all EMC hardcore travelers. The 2012 North American MG B Register annual gathering in Dillard will be the place to be for Octagon Heads regardless of make or model driven or longed for. Current plans call for avoidance of all interstates. Website release is pending. Travel plans with the EMC: Gene Johnston (601) 201 – 0801.
July 21, 2012 – EMC Lotus Weekend / Braxton MS
Travel down to the Piney Woods to Mike and Alice’s place in the woods. A great trip is in store for the drive down and as well as a great meal and lots of fun and frivolity. Bring a dish and enjoy whiling away a lazy afternoon with the EMC. Lunch starts at 12:00pm. Details: Mike / Alice Glore (504) 231 – 5801.
August 18, 2012 – EMC Tech Session II / Brandon MS
There’s enough room and AC for everyone at David and Jo Ann’s place. Come on over, the atmosphere is great. David’s got lots going on in his garage and it’s always of interest so bring some of that along with a dish and enjoy the fun. Lunch starts as 12:00pm. Details: David / Jo Ann Bailey (601) 992 – 8566.
September 21 - 22, 2012 – EMC Brits on the Bluff / Natchez MS
We had such a good time in 2011 returning to Natchez that we could resist the invitation to return in 2012. We’ve also returned to the original Brits on the Bluff title for 2012. We’re looking for a great turnout for The EMC’s 2012 show. We hope that friends from near and far with join us. Details to be posted at www.msemc.org , John Turbeville (601) 940 – 5288, Gene Johnston (601) 201 – 0801.
October 6, 2012 – Renaissance Euro Fest Car Show / Ridgeland MS
Last year was the third for this show located state center. The cars were great and the crowds and participants alike all enjoyed it so it’s back on the calendar for 2012. Make plans to attend you’ll see some cars that you don’t get a chance to enjoy every day. Additional details to follow. Details: www.renaissanceatcolonypark.com.
October 20, 2012 – Scarecrow Cruise and Car Show / Madison MS
This show has grown immensely over the last eight years and from looking at the website 2012 should be a doozy. So pack your bag and grab your hat for a great show with the Mississippi Classic Cruisers. Details: www.msclassiccruisers.com, Travel plans with the EMC: Keith Anderson (601) 829 – 2573.
October 19 -20, 2012 – South Alabama British Car Festival / Fairhope AL
It’s a nice drive down to Fairhope AL so join the caravan to the lovely city by Mobile Bay. The Friday night meet and greet is always fun and the food is fantastic. The show on Saturday is right on the bay with a great array of British Cars. Details: www.sabcc.org, Travel plans with the EMC: Gene Johnston (601) 201 – 0801.
November 10, 2012 – EMC Tech Session IV / Ridgeland MS
We’ll have the chili on the stove and a wrench ready for stirring. We’ll put together a project or two or perhaps take one apart. Hope you can make the final tech session of 2011. Lunch starts at 12:00pm. Details: Gene / Martha Johnston (601) 607 – 7021.
December 1, 2012 – EMC / DSARC Christmas Party / Raymond MS
In 2012 we will be sharing the table with the Deep South Alfa Romeo Club so bring a dish and join what’s become a great gathering. The location for 2012 will be with our fine hosts, Andy and Bonnie Menapace. Bring a dish and join what’s become a great gathering. The party starts at 5:00pm. Details: Andy and Bonnie Menapace (601) 857 – 2829.