M-100 Events

At this moment I am working on articles for the next Lode Star regarding the 2022 Lode Fest in Wausau, WI. This was a great event and well attended. It is not too early to begin preparation and planning for the next one. So far, we haven't heard aabout any plans. Has anything happened. At the last B o D meeting, a Florida event was discussed. Is there anything new?

I popped in here to ask the same question.

If what the board is planning isn't relayed to the members, whom they serve, what's the point?

300SEL 6.3 #2723, my first classic Benz3.5 #8659, my second.2 to go...

Latest I have heard is that there is a planning committee looking at Indianapolis, IN, for early fall. Perhaps VP Michael Morris can add details.

UPDATE: Plans are underway for Lode Fest 2023 in Cincinatti OH for last week in October. More information to be available as it develops.

Lode Fest 2023 is set for October 25th through the 28th, opening reception to be held at host hotel Radisson, Cincinnati Waterfront, Covington, Ky.

A link will soon be available for hotel booking & registration, as well as mailers with itinerary and fees.

Currently, schedule of events go as follows:

Wednesday 25th, Opening reception/Meet & Greet at Hotel Radison 4:30 to 7:30pm;

Thursday 26th, breakfast at hotel, Ohio riverboat cruise with buffet style lunch, tour of Taft Museum, dinner;

Friday 27th, breakfast @ hotel, country drive to Frankfort, Ky, Tech session/Ladies outing, lunch, tour of old Frankfort downtown, dinner.

Saturday 28th, morning on your own, drive to Krohn Conservatory, lunch on your own, Cincinnati Art Museum, Banquet dinner;

Sunday 29th, 10am Board of Directors meeting -end of convention.

As treasurer, I have received the first registration for Lode Fest 2023 in Cincinati, OH. Sadly, there is no information or registration form available on this website. The event is only two months away.

MY MISTAKE! Look elsewhere on the website for requisite materials and registration forms. I didn't read far enough.

Brochures are in the mail. I received mine today. Program looks great!

Heads Up.

We are just over 5 weeks away from Lode Fest 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The block of room reserved at a group rate will expire at the 4 week mark.

Our Itinerary starts and concludes as follows (subject to change):

25th. Wednesday at the Radisson River Front -Meet and Greet cocktail hour 4:30pm to 7:00pm

26th. Thursday Breakfast. River Boat Cruise and luncheon. Caravan to Newport Landing Dock to board at 11:00am. Return to dock 2:00pm. Caravan to Taft Museum for a docent led tour at 3:00pm. Dinner at Otto's 7:00pm, Covington, Ky.

27th. Friday Breakfast. Gather in lobby at 8:00 to 8:15 for 8:30 caravan departure driving the green hills & back roads of Kentucky to Frankfort. 10:00am tech session hosted by member's Todd & Frances Ryan at their Main Street shop. Topics to include but not limited to 6.3 air suspension diagnosing, 6.3 suspension system inspection and repairs, 6.9 hydropneumatic main controller disassembly & inspection. Frances Ryan will offer some 'Fun Things' in Frankfort, her words, for those that do not have interest in M-100 tech stuff. We will gather for a 1:00 lunch at Bourbon on Main. After lunch, a walking tour of Historic downtown Frankfort ending with dinner at Restaurant Serafini.

28th. Saturday Breakfast. Saturday morning on your own for local shops and interests.11:15 we gather and caravan for a noon tour of the Krohn exhibit, lunch on your own at the Terrace Restaurant and a 2:30 docent lead tour of the Cincinatti Art Museum. Our Banquet dinner is the Radisson, 7:00pm.

29th. Board of Directors meeting, 10:00am -all are invited.

Final head count for event registration is Friday October 13th. 2023

See you all there!

Michael Morris

Hi all. Final headcount was 18. Thanks to all members for such a great week sharing time, space, driving experiences and comradeship. Special thanks to Todd and Frances Ryan for the docent led downtown Frankfort tour, lunch and dinner locations as well as hosting the tech session at Main Street Garage, Frankfort.

Honorable mention to Felix Thiede for traveling the most distance -Hamburg, Germany.

Honorable mention to Anthony and Mary Mecoli in their 6.3 for the most distance driven -Naples, Florida.

(They beat out Phil and Keith Morgan, Auburn, Maine, in Keiths 904 Blue 6.3 by 60 miles. (Comparison quantification source is Google Maps)

Look forward to Lode Fest 2024.

Michael Morris

Reply to Michael's post: Excellent meet, good weather and great hotel. Michael outdid himself, of course, but great assistance from Frances and Todd.

BUT: More to come. The Board of Directors set a tentative schedule for the next several years so that you can plan:

2024: Acadia National Park. ME, in late August; Chris Lipscomb and Keith Morgan, committee chairmen.

2025: Natchez to Memphis, TN, May when the Azaleas bloom: Kip Finch, chairman

2026: Mercedes Benz Classic Center, Southern California. Dates and Details to be coordinated with Classic Center.

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