WRAPUP: WOW!! MINIUSA pulled out all the stops for a fantastic evening. We had a mingle time with food, drinks, fruit and cheese, and fabulous deserts in the main reception area followed by a short talk by MINI execs. We were then shown a preview of a new Countryman commercial, and an unveiling of the car. We were able to get up close and personal with the new Countryman and everyone got MINI framed photographs. We even got a nice little MINI goody bag at the end of the evening. Huge thanks to Broderick and Michelle and the rest of the MINI and BMW crew for treating our club to such a wonderfull evening.
Please send links to photos to steve@chicagominiclub.com and I will link them in here.
We have a very special opportunity for our November event..
MINIUSA will open up their Central region corporate office in Schaumburg on the evening of Tuesday November 23rd for us to have a casual meet and greet hangout. This is a great chance to visit with Chicago MINI Motoring Club friends, meet some of the MINIUSA staff, and possibly get a chance to check out the new MINI Countryman in person.
Details below..
WHAT: Just a casual hangout and meet and greet.
WHEN: Tuesday November 23rd 6pm to 8pm
WHERE: BMW/MINI Central region corporate office 498 E Commerce Drive Schaumburg Il
WHO: Chicago MINI Motoring Club members + 1 guest. Potential club members are also welcome, however we have a limit of 40 attendees and priority will be given to current club members.
IMPORTANT RSVP: There is limited space for this event, and an RSVP is required. Please add a comment below to let us know you will be attending, and how many people.
Big thanks to MINIUSA for opening their doors for us!!!
I’ll be there solo. Looking forward to the event!!
Count me in! I too will be solo on this one. Can’t wait, thought I’d have to wait til January to see the Countryman. Been kicking myself since I missed the one in August.
I will be there solo, and I plan on being a member by then too.
Put me down for 1 as well.
Jerry F
I’ll be there solo.
Count myself and my wife in. She’d love to see the new Countryman.
I wil l be there – no guest
One for me.
Put me down for two please.
Coumt me in, no guest.
One for me
I’m in!
One plus one
count pat and i in.
2 for me please
2for me please
There are 25 RSVPs in so far..
I’m in, solo.
We will be there.
I previously made an RSVP for myself. I would like to add a guest, and if possible a second guest if spots are still available.
You are good Jon..
There are now 8 spots open..
add me for one, please
Sadly I have to move to NY/NJ area… Thank you Steve and everyone … we’ve driven some amazing miles together…
I am already looking for a MINI club on the east coast.
My MINI is leaving tomorrow early morning..
Cheers to everyone!!!
Kes.
Kes – sorry to see you (and your dog) go… I have a couple of MINI acquaintances out east (NJ and DC area). Keep an eye on our site in case you ever make it back this way in the future.
Me, too, Kes — terrific driving with you … best wishes!
To start, i’m not a member, yet. If there is an opening, i’d like to attend.
If there is another opening, I’m in. Just found out I don,t have to work that night, yaeeeeee!
Please add one more for Catherine who will be joining me.
If there any openings left, please put me down for one.
Everyone is good at this point..
3 spots left now.
Hi Steve!
Please put me down for two–sounds like fun! 🙂
We are full up for this event..
Looking forward to seeing everyone Tuesday!
SHOULD BE FUN! SEE YOU ALL TOMORROW!
BMW just called me for food to be delivered (Corner Bakery), I happen to drive a Mini and would love to hang out at this event Having just moved to IL I’ve been thinking of joining your group drives once they start back up again in he new year.
Hi
Sorry I didn’t seen this sooner. I’m not a member yet. I’d like more details about the holiday party. Maybe I can make that one. Would like to meet more Mini lovers out there. Thanks
Kerri
Hey Kes, Hate to see you go ;(
Send us your info so we can keep in touch!
Best,
Arnie & Lena
Hey,
Thanks everyone!
I will really miss the club! I assume that everybody is on NAM, so you can always send me a PM @ gasikest. I will reply with the email,cell, ssn, etc…!
Thanks again everybody!
Kes.
Hi Kes, hope the MINI made it safely to NJ. Good luck with move and the new job. Give your dog a big CMMC hug from all of us. Steve especially since he is such a dog lover. 🙂
Keep on Motoring my friend!
Jim
Thanks MINIUSA Central Region for hosting us tonight! And as always thanks to Steve for organizing for the club. Good cars, good food, and great people.
Jim
Huge thanks to all the club members who came out last night, and to MINIUSA for putting together such a great event!!
Thanks to MINIUSA and CMMC for another great gathering. Can’t wait for an opportunity to drive the Countryman.