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Effective January 1, 2012 MBCA membership dues will increase as follows:

U.S. Canadian & Int’l

Membership Dues

• 1 Year Was $45 Will Be $49; International was $55 Will Be $59
• 2 Years Was $87 Will Be $95; International was $107 Will Be $115
• 3 Years Was $127 Will Be $139; International was $157 Will Be $169

5 Reasons for the 2012 Dues Increase

1. It has been 12 years since MBCA last raised its dues
2. 2012 dues represent an increase of less than 9% over 2011
3. MBCA has been able to avoid a dues increase for more than a decade but increasing operating expenses
makes it virtually impossible to avoid a modest increase today
4. The list of MBCA member benefits and discounts has markedly expanded in the last two years. Please see the 2/3 page advertorial in the January/February issue of The Star® magazine for details or visit www.mbca.org/member-benefits for a complete list of benefits
5. We want to ensure that MBCA can continue to meet its promise/value proposition: To be an enduring and sustainable Mercedes-Benz enthusiast organization known for nurturing and inspiring the Mercedes-Benz experience

Special Incentives for MBCA Members, Effective NOW!

Members who RENEW their membership BEFORE 12/31/11 will receive:

• 3 additional months of membership FREE when they renew for 3 years PLUS pay the (current) 2011 rate ($127 U.S. or $157 Canadian/Int’l)
• 2 additional months of membership FREE when they renew for 2 years PLUS pay (current) 2011 rate ($87 U.S. or $107 Canadian/Int’l)

Members who RENEW their membership beginning 1/1/12 or AFTER will receive:

• 3 additional months of membership FREE when they renew for 3 years (at the 2012 rate)
• 2 additional months of membership FREE when they renew for 2 years (at the 2012 rate)

Those elected will take office in November, 2010. It is not too early for you to consider running for any officer position or as one of our board of directors. To qualify, you need to be a current member and have a desire to serve the club and its members.

Positions and Current Officers

• President – Therese Dodge
• Vice President – Robyn Tyer
• Treasurer – Richard Schwartz
• Secretary – Gary Tyer
• Board of Directors (four positions available) – Justin Sarafin (Past President)

Volunteers

• Membership Chair – Sean O’Grady
• Historian – Open position
• Newsletter Editor & Web Master – Greg Magnus

The current officers have served on the board in some capacity for several years, and all of us can assure you it can be a very rewarding experience.

The number and quality of Club events as well as our long-term success is determined by our volunteer members. We will all benefit from new faces and fresh ideas to move our Club forward. Please consider serving our section and benefit from the people you’ll meet and the knowledge you’ll gain. Also, please consider contacting other members that you thing might be interested.

The deadline for nominations is September 30, 2010; you can bring the nominations with you to our upcoming events or submit them using the contact form on this website. Your consideration of serving is appreciated.

MBCA CVA Board of Directors

• President: Therese Dodge
• Vice President: Robyn Tyer
• Secretary: Gary Tyer
• Treasurer: Richard Schwartz
• Membership: Sean O’Grady
• Newsletter Editor: Greg Magnus
• Regional Director: Greg Magnus

Officers

President – Therese Dodge
Vice Pres. – Robyn Tyer
Treasurer – Richard Schwartz
Secretary – Lee Ann Waldbauer

Board Members – Directors

• Gary Tyer – Director & Chairman of the Restoration Committee
• Shirley Dodge – Membership Chairperson
• Greg Magnus – Newsletter and Website Editor
• Justin Sarafin – Past President
• Director – (open)
• Events Committee Chairperson – (open)
• Historical Director – (open)

The next board meeting is coming up within the next few weeks (details TBD); all members are invited. Please contact us if you would like to join us.

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Positions and Current Officers

• President – Justin Sarafin
• Vice President – Therese Dodge
• Treasurer – Richard Schwartz
• Secretary – Open position
• Board of Directors (four positions available) – Gary & Robyn Tyer

Volunteers

• Membership Chair – Shirley Dodge
• Historian – Open position
• Newsletter Editor & Web Master – Greg Magnus

The current officers have served on the board in some capacity for several years, and all of us can assure you it can be a very rewarding experience.

The number and quality of Club events as well as our long-term success is determined by our volunteer members. We will all benefit from new faces and fresh ideas to move our Club forward. Please consider serving our section and benefit from the people you’ll meet and the knowledge you’ll gain. Also, please consider contacting other members that you thing might be interested. The deadline for nominations is August 15, 2009; you can bring the nominations with you to our upcoming events or submit them using the contact form on this website. Your consideration of serving is appreciated.

MBCA CVA Board of Directors

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