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2011
MBCA | Carolinas Section
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE MERCEDES BENZ CLUB OF AMERICA, CAROLINAS SECTION
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Style Picnic Join Us in Columbia on May 21
We’re just a few days away from Memorial Day, our official introduction to summer. So, why not celebrate one weekend earlier with all of your friends in the MBCA Carolinas Section at a fabulous summer picnic?! Hosted by members extraordinaire Linda and Bob Galphin, who are graciously opening their home to us on Saturday, May 21st from 1 - 4pm, this picnic looks like a lot of fun for everyone. The picnic will be a traditional Southern style affair, with a menu including: Fried Chicken, Grilled Bratwurst with honey mustard dip, Shrimp and Pasta salad, Ham and Biscuits, Tossed salad, Baked Beans, Cheese and Fruit Tray with crackers, Banana Bread and Cobbler with ice cream. We already have a large number of members are the guest list- why not join
us for the afternoon? The Carolinas Section board of directors will meet prior to the event, starting at 11:00am. If you ‘d like to attend the board meeting, you are welcome to arrive early and listen or offer your ideas to the section leadership. The address to use if you are plugging it into your GPS is 168 Columbia Club Drive West, Blythewood SC 29016. The Galphins may be reached by phone at (803) 429-5596. Detailed directions are as follows: From the north: I-77 to the Killian Rd. exit. Go left at the end of the off ramp. Killian changes names to CLEMSON RD. almost immediately. Go straight to the 3nd traffic light, and then go left. This will be Longtown Rd. There is
a CVS and Walgreens on the corner. Go about 2 miles, watch for the entrance sign to LONGCEEK PLANTATION. It is a sign with a waterfall. Sand Lapper Elementary will be on the left. After passing this sign, go left at the stop sign. This is Long Town Rd West. Go 1½ miles, go right on Columbia Club Dr. Go .5 mile. We are on the right side of the road, the number is on the mailbox. White fence. Gate, call box for entry is on the left post. From the South: I-77 to Killian Rd exit. Go RIGHT at the end of the off ramp. From there, follow the directions above.