Personal Note from Skip...

I would like to thank the members of MAARC for the outpouring of support and friendship at the passing of my wife, Phyllis, and the generous donation to the Khedive Shrine Transportation Fund.

I would especially like to thank “The Alfa Babes” for their roll in organizing the food and festivities at my house after the ceremony at the funeral home. It couldn’t have gone any smoother and I couldn’t have done it without you!!

I would also like to thank “Ill Presidente”, Ron Weddle for making the trek from North Carolina just to be at the ceremony and then he went back home and wouldn’t stay for the festivities. Now, that is above and beyond!!

Also, thanks to everyone who brought their Alfas. My brother thought someone had opened a junk yard at the funeral home but I will take care of that!

Thanks Again,
Skip

Xmas in August!

Not only is the frost not on the pumpkin, the pumpkin itself is still green... but that doesn't mean it's too early to reserve your room for the annual MAARC Holiday Party to be held on Saturday, December 5th, 2009.

This year we will be going back to our old haunt at The Elizabethan Inn in Manteo. This year, the town of Manteo will also be holding some festivities. December 4th is a "First Friday" festival held in the downtown area from 6 to 8pm, which will be followed by a "town tree lighting". Saturday morning, they will have a holiday parade and who knows, they may need some convertibles to motor the VIPs through.

We have a block of 24 king & queen rooms reserved for $49.99 per night for both Friday and Saturday, 4th & 5th of December. Don't forget to mention that you are with the Alfa Romeo Club to get the discounted rate. Reservation info below:

The Elizabethan Inn

814 Hwy 64

Manteo, NC 27954

Ph: 800-346-2466, 252-473-2101

New Alpho Romaro Sighting...

Don't ask for an explaination of this photo because there isn't any! We've all heard of re-badging, but they might want to change the rear bumper with "SATURN" molded into it. At least it has twin cams and AAA plus (for towing). Click on the photo for a better look-see.

IAP Customer Appreciation Day, 19 SEP 09

Attenzione Alfisti - International Auto Parts will be having a customer appreciation day on September 19th in Charlottesville. They will have tech sessions, product demos, free lunch, give-aways & other goodies, plus a 10% discount and a car show. Sounds like a really good event for the club. Also note that the Brown's Island Brit & Euro car show in Richmond is on the 20th - definitely worth stopping by on the way back. Check out all the details below. Also click on the link below to register online for the IAP car show. There is a special hotel rate at Best Western Charlottesville which ends September 4th. See you there!

-Rick

P.S. I am not receiving any kick-back for advertising this event and the fact I won the Piloti shoes at the Wine Tour was pure coincidence! It was Andy's ticket anyway.

IAP's Customer Appreciation Day
September 19, 2009

Please join us on Sept. 19, 2009 for IAP's Customer Appreciation Day at our Charlottesville, Va. headquarters.
We're planning a great slate of activities, including informative tech sessions, product demonstrations, door prizes, and a car show. Every registered car show entrant will receive a gift certificate and an IAP goodie bag, plus the chance to have your car featured in our catalog or on our website.
Everyone who attends will also enjoy special 10% Customer Appreciation Day savings at our store. If you know you're coming, call us and place your order prior to the event and we'll have it ready for pick-up when you arrive.
We've even arranged for special rates at the Best Western Charlottesville Airport Inn and Suites, conveniently located just up the road from our headquarters at 4351 Seminole Trail in Charlottesville. To receive the special IAP rate, reserve your room by Sept. 4.
The event runs from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., rain or shine, and lunch will be available on-site. It's going to be a great event and we'll look forward to seeing you there!
See you on the 19th!

Your IAP staff

Hotel
Best Western Charlottesville Airpirt Inn & Suites

Discounted rate $109/night reserved by 9/4

5920 Seminole Trail,Ruckersville, Virginia, 22968
Phone: 434-985-1855 Fax: 434-985-7230
Toll Free Reservations: 800-780-7234

Schedule of Events
9:00 - Registration Opens: ONLINE REGISTRATION

10:30 - Registration Closed

10:30–11:00 - Tech Session: 4 Cylinder Alfa water pump removal

11:00–11:30 - Tech Session: Fiat timing belt installation

11:30–12:30 - Lunch

12:30–1:00 - Tech Session: V6 Alfa belt tensioner installation

1:00–1:30 - Tech Session: Fiat valve adjustment

1:30 - Car Show Award Presentation