The Mini Performance Group (MPG) is being formed as part ofthe Patroon Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America. Anyone who owns a Mini Cooper, Mini Cooper S,a Clubman or is interested in such is invited to become a member (seeinstructions below). The MPG will seek toprovide social activities, to promote community charity events, to organizegroup tours, to inform owners on technical matters, and to encourage groupattendance at High Performance Driving Schools, for all Mini enthusiasts!
How to become a Member:
All interestedparties must be a member in good standing with the Patroon Chapter of theBMWCCA in order to participate in any event.
You can alsocall 800-878-9292 and join over the phone. Membership is currently $40.00.
After youcomplete the above, the Patroon Chapter will be notified of your membership andyou’re in! You’ll receive a membershipcard, a monthly copy of Roundel – (a great magazine even if there aren’t a tonof Mini articles….), and the Chapter newsletter –the Half Moon.
Upcoming Events:
All Members are invited to the monthly Patroon Chapter Meetings.
We would loveto hear from you if you have any suggestions – especially in regards to localcharities/fund raisers. Please email Jamie Ipsen at the link below.
For more information on this special interest group, contact Jamie Ipsen .
Events in BLUE are GeneralMini Events FYI.
Aug 15 – Road Trip – Lake George – Postponed until probably next year.
Sept 19 – Road Trip – REVISED-1st Annual Mini CooperPoker Run – Interested? Please email Jamie & Dan at
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
for more details.
Oct 9 - HPDE –offered by PhilWicksDrivingAcademy – Watkins GlenInternational. This is a Minis only event. See www.minidriving.com/academy.asp for more info.
Oct 17 – Track Day - - HPDE at LimeRockPark – Patroon Chapter BMWCCA
See www.Motorsportreg.com to register. Go to www.patroonbmw.org. Clickon The Drivers School tab for important information.
Nov 7 – Tech Class - 9am Albany Pump Station
Learn how to get your car ready for winter driving and howto keep it running smoothly. Bagels & coffee to get us reved up too.
Nov 28 – Charity Drive - Toys For Tots? Details TBA.
Dec 29 – Dinner & movie at the Albany PumpStation
Jan 2010 – Road Trip Mt. Kisco, NY - meet at the Albany Pump Station at 8am. Caravan down to Grand PrixNY for a day of karting. See www.gpny.com for cool details.
Feb 2010 – Souper Bowl Party at the PumpStation. Bring a case of soup for admission. (We will bring the soupto the local food pantry.)
Please click on the link above to email Jamie Ipsenwith any questions or nifty ideas. Thisschedule is subject to change and is very dependent upon interest &participation. Please watch it often.
News & Events 
