President’s Message – March 2022

I hope everyone has enjoyed these summer-like days we’ve had here at the end of February.  It has given us an excellent opportunity to get our Miatas primed for the top-down weather that is to come. The warm weather has made me wonder whether the “lamb” portion of March is going to be at the beginning part of the month and the “lion” portion at the end.  Regardless, we know that we’ll be able to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day and that Spring, with its signs of new birth and beginnings, will officially arrive shortly thereafter. The new CFMC Executive committee (EC) (officers and committee chairs) met via Zoom on February 5.  New incoming, outgoing and continuing EC members discussed the transition process and how we will continue to move forward as a club.  We plan to have additional meetings soon to discuss plans for this year.  The good news is that the latest Covid 19 variant seems to have peaked.  While understanding the need to remain vigilant, we are hopeful that the CFMC can resume some semblance of our monthly activities.  Judy and I have proposed a couple of upcoming trips for late March and April.  Please see John and Peggy Harris Activities column in this month’s Ragtop Tales for those ideas.  I continue to encourage all our members to suggest and consider hosting activities and events and forwarding your thoughts and ideas to John and Peggy at Mx5miata16@gmail.com.

Lots of tumultuous things are happening both here at home and abroad.  We must never forget that evil lurks in our world.  Let’s all remember those who are suffering at the hands of this evil and especially those brave men and women, our own and others, who are answering the call and their willingness to sacrifice everything in the fight against those who are intent on destroying us and our way of life.  This is just another reminder that the freedoms we enjoy are bought and paid for through the service and sacrifice of the brave.  We must never forget those whose courage have enabled the freedoms and blessings we enjoy.

Everyone stay safe and healthy, and let’s get those Miatas warmed up and ready.  I hope to see everyone at an event real soon.  Zoom-Zoom!

Ron Carmichael

President’s Message – March 2023

Not yet!  March is here and with it, St. Patrick’s Day and the much awaited coming of spring.  We’ve been teased lately with spring-like weather, but the 70- and 80-degree temperatures that have blessed our area for the past couple of weeks are premature  As any native North Carolinian knows, when March comes in like…

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President’s Message – February 2023

Hello February! The new year of 2023 is well underway. Although we’re in the midst of winter, spring is less than two months away. The CFMC has lots of great events and activities in mind for this year. We started the year with a very well-attended holiday party and annual meeting on Sunday, January 8. …

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President’s Message – January 2023

Happy New Year!  As 2022 fades in the rear view mirror, we look forward to what 2023 might bring.  As far as the Cape Fear Miata Club, 2023 represents our 30th year as a club.  Many things have changed over the past 30 years but a constant of our club have been the hallmarks of…

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