Mazda is seeking photos of your MX-5 Miata in front of iconic United States landmarks for an upcoming project. The submission deadline isTuesday, May 14^th. I encourage you to email your photo submission to clubinfo@mazdausa.com. 

Submission instructions

·       Include photo(s) of your MX-5 Miata in front of an iconic United States landmark

o   Photo(s) should not feature people, only the MX-5 Miata and the landmark

o   Photo(s) should be static/dynamic of the MX-5 Miata and copyright-cleared

·       Include a caption with the photo

o    Include the owner’s name, location, and any other details you’d like to share

·       Please email your submission to clubinfo@mazdausa.com on or before Tuesday, May 14^th

Just published is the calendar of events as listed by the Pacific Northwest Region - Oldtimers for 2019. Lots of great events, all year long! click here

Friends and family will gather to remember Bob Mott on
Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at
GRIOT'S GARAGE RETAIL STORE
3333 South 38th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409

Bob was a long time PSMC member who died recently in a motorcycle crash.

This will not be a traditional memorial; it is a friendly get-together and PSMC members have been invited to participate.

Dress warmly as the shop can be chilly in winter. PSMC club name tags suggested.

Check out the latest article from OMGUA (old guys giving unsolicited advice)

http://www.pugetsoundmiataclub.org/handyhints

We have learned over the weekend of the death of Bob Mott, who, with his wife Marti, was a club member for many years. Up until just a few years ago, the Motts were members but eventually sold their Miatas and this allowed Bob to spend more time with his motorcycle club.

The Motts led a drive every Memorial Day weekend that left outside of Gig Harbor and went to a local cemetery where a ceremony honoring war dead was held. They invited everyone back to their beautiful new home in Gig Harbor afterward for goodies and a light lunch. 

Bob requested no services. We extend our sympathy to Marti and her family. Here is a link to a brief article about Bob's untimely death on Saturday, Nov. 4.

The PSMC board learned last week of the death of Elsje Houghton on September 4 after a short illness. Elsje and her husband Raymond, have been PSMC members since 1997. They have co-hosted some lively wine tasting adventures in the past to Lake Chelan and many areas of Oregon. The Houghtons have many friends in the club and we are all saddened to learn of the family's loss. A private service is scheduled for Sept. 22.

Our red hardtop was stolen from our driveway in West Seattle during the night of July 4th.  Our 1990 Miata was locked and they did not damage the car, so we are guessing they are familiar with the hardtops.

If you hear any info about our top, please email me Nancy Wright.

Thank you.

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have more power, telescoping steering wheel

Tall Miata fans the world over will undoubtedly rejoice. Check it here.

Do you have a heart for volunteering? Then, consider becoming the membership chair for the club.

As of June 30, the PSMC will be in need of a new membership chair. This position requires about two hours per month of your time to generate new member documents, record payments for membership, and make membership cards. Additionally, the membership chair orders name tags for new members and anyone else who wants to buy one.

You can contribute to the health and welfare of all in the club by taking on this task. If you are interested, please contact Charlotte at editorcharlotte@gmail.com and we'll talk!

Your PSMC Board has purchased several pairs of the popular PSMC magnets that will stick to the side of your car. These are great to display your membership. Usually, those who have them like to display them on the car during organized drives.

If you would like to buy a pair (one for each side of the car) they will be available for sale at the upcoming Detailin' Day in May as well as at other events during the summer. The cost is $20 per pair. Our president, Ross Scott took a photo of his new magnets that he displays on his car.

Here is what they look like: