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President’s MessageThe dogs of summer have not yet happened to us in the Northwest, while much of nation and the world are facing some extreme and lasting high temps. Much of Europe is suffering from this extreme heat phenomena with perhaps a majority of homes without air conditioning! In our beautiful Northwest we seem to be going back to our early spring days with lower temps combined with on and off rain. Cindy and I have booked a 2-week river cruise in Europe via Viking River Cruises, with added days tacked on in Prague. Prior to this trip we look forward to celebrating our nation’s 250th Birthday! Despite the sketchy weather, we have enjoyed some wonderful rides thus far this year. This includes The Aloha Shirt Drive by Elicia Tamburine; 43rd Annual MG Club with their annual Tulip Rally led by Duncan & Dee; New Member’s Welcome Drive by Bill Snowden and Tom Millar; Magical Forest Drive by Alex C.; The Skagit three Rivers Drive by Tom Millar and Bill Snowden; Fun Run to Snoqualmie by Bill Snowden; and the SkyRail Run by Bill Bell. As you can see, we have had a great menu for our Quarter rides! Bill Bell has also assisted in organizing three parades during the third quarter. August is the time of the year that will bring us our biggest and most highly attended event, the Northwest Gathering of Miata’s, hosted by your PSMC Board. This will be followed by the Olympic Drive Northwest by Diane Harkins; Whatcom & Skagit Counties Select Tour by Tom Millar, Summer Splendor Ride by Tom Millar, and the mid-week Mt. Baker Run by Bill Bell. Our third Quarter PSMC Board Meeting was held on June 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm. First Tom Millar welcomed Sean back from a long battle with a health issue. Sean began the meeting with our financial matters where we look at our in-goes and out-goes to make sure our spending is in line with our means. Overall, our finances are in good order. Bill Bell reported on our social media activity which appears to be growing nicely, providing us with additional exposure. Bill Snowden mentioned that our T-shirts are about to be launched and Tom Millar modeled one at the restaurant Bill selected after his last drive. We also discussed our venue for our Holiday party in December as well as potential restaurant venues, with the goal of getting closer to Southside members. Any assistance from our south side membership would be much appreciated. This brings to the wrap of this message by your “El Presidente” I am proud of our activities thus far and of the rides and events ahead of us! Keep on Zoom Zooming!
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Fine so far. After a few years the national club figured out that publishing a fancy magazine took a lot of effort and consumed more money than they were taking in. Also, they still weren’t doing real Miata events, and enthusiasts started asking, “Why do we need the national club anyway?” The math played out and the national club shut down. Several of the regional chapters became local clubs, including us by simply changing our name to Puget Sound Miata Club. But we were still the very first! About UsThe Puget Sound Miata Club was the first Miata club in the United States to join and be recognized as a member of the Miata Club of America. Our claim as the "First Miata Club in the Nation" is based on this fact. Our original club name was: Our Membership is based in the Puget Sound region of Western Washington and hosts many events each year with several reaching into neighboring states and provinces. The club was organized to share the fun of owning a Miata and to maximize the enjoyment of driving a great roadster. We do this in a variety of ways - we publish a newsletter 9 months of each year with information about the Miata and our activities; we organize and participate in sports car events such as driving tours, rallyes, autocrosses, driving schools, gymkhanas, and concours d'elegance; we arrange technical sessions to learn more about the Miata and its care; we have parties!; we go to sports car races; we caravan to other Miata or car club events; and we participate in parades. Unlike many sports car organizations in the Northwest, we do not specialize in any one-type of activity. As a group, we have opted to sample everything. This leverages the opportunities for our Miata fun. We are a Miata information resource to each other. We know where and what to purchase for the Miata and the best prices available. We get discounts from many dealers and repair shops in the area. Basically, we have more fun in and with our Miatas. Our organization has been in existence since 1989 and has a current membership in excess of 150 Miatas. Join Us and enjoy your Miata to the fullest! |
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