PhillyMINI presents Cooper Cup XI | 05.16.10

Spring 2010 Cooper Cup Competition is here!

We are affectionately calling this one the “Choose Your Own Adventure”
Cooper Cup, which will only make perfect sense once you hear the full
rules at the drivers meeting.

Some Background or What is the Cooper Cup?
The PhillyMINI Cooper Cup is a trivia rally. It is not a time, speed,
distance (TSD) rally. It is based on correct answers to clues and the
least amount of mileage accumulated over the course (or outside of the
course if you really get lost).

Each team (driver/navigator) will register using their rally name.
(Can't think of a rally name? Use Google! This is a Philadelphia
themed rally so pick your favorite street, building, neighborhood, or
whatever you called that pothole you hit last time you were in the
city. On second thought, since we have kids here, maybe that pothole
idea isn’t a good one.)

If you're a speed demon you're guaranteed to come in last and may not
find your way home! Correct answers to the clues in the least amount
of mileage are the key to winning. It will also test your teamwork
skills.

The competition will be held RAIN or SHINE.

You must have a navigator to participate in this event. This will be
enforced for this event. This competition will take place entirely
within Philadelphia. This requires an extra level of attention with
regards to the traffic, pedestrian traffic, lights, one-way streets
etc. For this reason you must have a navigator so the driver can
concentrate on driving. Don't have a navigator? Post to the forums to
find a teammate!

DATE: May 16th 2010
START: 2323 Race St, Philadelphia PA 19103 (Map from I-76 East or Map from I-676 West) See here for additional directions.
DRIVERS Meeting: 9AM SHARP
Check-In: Starts at 8:15AM
First Car Gone: 9:15AM
END: Philadelphia, PA (and that’s all the details you’ll have until the start)
RSVP: Here

ENTRY FEE:
$20 per car. This includes the Rally Cling and covers a $6 parking fee
at the end. The end of the rally is across the street from the
designated parking garage so you won’t be walking very far at all.

Additional Rally Clings can be purchased for $10 each.

REMINDER LIST:
No 2-Way Radios Allowed
No Cell Phones Allowed
No 1-way.. heck how about no communications devices allowed at all
No GPS units are allowed (they won’t help you anyway)
Clipboard
Pen or Pencil
Arrive with a full tank of gas (there are gas stations in the city and
you may even pass a few during the rally but there will be no time
between 8:15 and the drivers meeting to get to a station, fill, and
get back)

RALLYEMASTERS: Ryan McClune (ipeverywhere) & Tracey Luke (taligator)

Highland Elementary "Spring Fling" | 05.01.10

As of 04.16.10, 1 MINIs and 2 people have RSVP'd!

It's time for the Highland Elementary School's Spring Fling!

PhillyMINI has been invited back this year to show off our MINI's/mini's. Please note, this may be our last year, as the last kids we know will be moving on to Junior High next year. My daughter Genny has volunteered to help the event organizers out so she will be around.

Last year we had over 15 MINIs, both new and classic, for the kids (of all ages) to ooh and ahh over! MINI Of The Main Line even let us borrow a MCs with a JCW Aero Kit to show off. Word is, they may even do it again. Stay tuned for which MINI models will be present.

This annual event is Highland Elementary's largest fund raiser. The kids always have a great time and the fair draws a great crowd. Games, food, a DJ, prize giveaways, bingo and of course lots of MINIs will be on hand.

There is no entry fee, judging or prizes, just a chance to show off our MINIs to the public, hang out and even put a smile on some children's faces (and maybe even their parents, teachers or the principal).

Date: Saturday, May 1st
Time: 10AM - 3PM
Location: Highland Elementary School 1301 Edge Hill Road Abington, PA 19001
Directions: The Spring Fling is about 7 miles from the Willow Grove Turnpike exchange and/or 3 miles off 309 - Glenside exit. Are you familiar with the Roslyn Train Station? It is about three blocks from there. [click here for map]

RSVP: Here

EVENT COORDINATOR: Joe, o4 EB/w MCS (w/Union Jacks)

PhillyMINI Presents The Marylander | 05.08.10

Join us for this three-leg rally that takes you through winding back roads, hills and twists, and finishes with sweeping turns through farm land. Starting in Landenberg, Pennsylvania, this rally goes through Delaware and into the horse country of Cecil County, Maryland where we rest in the town of North East before tackling the twists and hills through Elk Neck State Park along the peninsula. The last leg explores farm land in western Cecil County, ending at Woody’s Crab House for lunch in downtown North East, Maryland

DATE: Saturday, May 8th

WHEN: 7:45 a.m. Please plan to arrive no later than 8 a.m. to allow time for check in!

NOTE: Due to the early start time, the retailers at the shopping center where we begin the rally will be closed. Accordingly, the bathroom at the start location is inside of a gas station and may not be up to some standards. As always, it’s a good policy to PB4UGO.

WHERE: Assemble at the Shops of London Britain in Landenberg PA. This is a relatively new shopping center in a rural area. To find the shopping center online, search for Rosa's Pizza II & Restaurant; 1551 New London Road; Landenberg, PA 19350 (click here for map)

From the North: If you follow Route 896 South, stay left at the fork in Kemblesville to stay on Route 896. You will see Good Hope Road on your left. The shopping center is ahead on the right.

From the South: Travel north on Route 896 / New London Road in Newark past Carpenter’s State Park and into Pennsylvania. Continue through the intersection with Flint Hill Road. The shopping center is on your left, just past the intersection with Indiantown Road (on the right).

COMPARABLE ADDRESS FOR THE GPS: 1551 New London Rd., Landenberg, PA
DEPARTURE TIME: 8:30 a.m., after the driver’s meeting.

TOTAL MILEAGE: 70 miles

RSVP: Closed

LUNCH INFORMATION: Woody’s Crab House, North East, MD. Approximate arrival time: Noon. We will be ordering off the menu and paying separately. Please indicate in your RSVP if you plan to attend lunch so we can ensure a smooth reservation process. You can view their menu on their website: http://www.woodyscrabhouse.com/
NOTE: We will be parking approximately 1/3 of a mile from the eating location.

EVENT ORGANIZER: Jen B. '06 MCS HB/B

PhillyMINI Supports: Race for the Cure | 05.09.2010

Save the date for the upcoming 20th annual Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure!

Join us in the battle against breast cancer in a Mother's Day tradition funding breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment.

PhillyMINI is an official team for the Race for the Cure: you can be join our team by registering or donating here on our team page!

Our goal is to raise well over $1500 to be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Fund.

More details to follow: watch this web site for updates!

EVENT ORGANIZER: Jennifer Wall, o3 CR/b MCS

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