CPTC Calendar and related Events for 2007
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Jan 4
 CPTC Event 		Board Meeting - was held at Joe and Michele Lautito's home. Meeting was held at 7:30. 
Jan 28 Cabin Fever All-British Vehicle Collectables & Automobilia Show January 28th, 2007, Salford Pub, Harleysville, PA.  Hosted by the Delaware Valley Classic MG Chapter.  Information: www.dvcmg.com , Lee Niner @ 610-831-1531.
Feb 1
 CPTC Event 		Board Meeting - To be held at John & Jean Krause's home. Meeting to be held at 7:30. This meeting is primarily dedicated to planning the club events for the year. Contact John so that adequate refreshments are prepared. Members encouraged to attend.
Feb 25,  2007
 CPTC Event 		CPTC Winter Party at Allenberry Resort. A great time to get caught up on what everyone has been doing over the winter, great food from the brunch buffet and start to get ready for driving the TR's again (spring is fast on the way). Mark your calendars and watch the newsletter to get your reservations in for this discounted event.
Mar 1
 CPTC Event 		Board Meeting - To be held at Scott & Cindy Suhring's home. Meeting to be held at 7:30. This meeting is primarily dedicated to planning the club events for the year. Contact Scott so that adequate refreshments are prepared. Members encouraged to attend.
Mar 24
 CPTC Event 		Annual Steele Motor's Session 10-12 and the topic this year will be safety. Things to make sure you check when you get the car out for the new driving season to make sure it is an enjoyable and safe driving season. RSVP to Kelby Steele 732-9229.
Apr 1
 CPTC Event 		Board Meeting - General Membership Meeting. This is the first of the year quarterly "pub meeting". Meeting to be held at Skyline Restaurant along Rt 22 between Rt 30 and Mountain Road (7410 Allentown Blvd.) Meeting starts promptly at 3 PM.
Apr 14 Triumph Rescue Tech Session - Saturday, April 14th, 10am - 2 pm, Lunch will be served. Topic - "Routine Maintenance for Your Sports Car" + (more topics TBA). Please RSVP to save a space.  Matt Bakes, Triumph Rescue, 617 Walnut St., Bally, Pa. 19503.  email rustytr4@aol.com  or call 610-845-8217  www.triumphrescue.com    Hope to see you at the shop!
Apr 18-22 Spring Carlisle this is the kick off show at the Carlisle fair grounds. All makes and models as well as a large auto jumble. See their web site at www.carsatcarlisle.com for more info.
Apr 21 CPTC Event Penn State Blue/White Game Fun Run Rich Roenigk will lead a band of die hard Triumph and Joe Pa enthusiast up to Happy Valley for some tailgating and Penn State Football. No parking/admission charge to see how the team may be for the year. A fair weather event - contact Rich at 717-846-6109.
Apr 22 British and European car show at the Williamsburg Winery, Williamsburg, Va. sponsored by the Colonial Vintage British Car Club of Virginia. Go to their web site to download a registration form [the show is based on pre-registration only] and see pics of last year show. See the web site for the Winery  Note: Free winery tours for show participants. Contact Doug Wilson, event coordinator dew311@cox.net or 757-565-4668.
Apr 28
CPTC Event 		Apple Blossom Charity Run  Click here for the flyer and form to register by April 14 for this CPTC sponsored event. All proceeds to benefit the Four Diamonds Fund to conquer childhood cancer. See the April newsletter and teh flyer you should have received in the mail further details. Bring a picnic lunch and support this worthwhile cause - and CPTC is matching the $10 registration for every British car driving the event through the beautiful York/Adams countryside at the peak of the orchards boom time. Be sure to pre-register. Rain or shine.  If you won't be able to make the run, you can still send in you donations for the Four Diamonds fund. See the above form.
May 3 CPTC Event Board Meeting - to be held at Bob Iwan's home. Meeting starts at 7:30. Members welcome and encouraged to attend. RSVP by calling Bob. Direction provided upon request.
May 5-6 Hershey Hill Climb This is a non-competitive vintage race that involves pre-'73 cars, experienced drivers and lots of side events for the crowd. For more info see their web site at http://www.svvscc.org/. 
May 5 The British Are Coming Lewes, DE British car show. Drive your TR down to the shore for a great show held in the downtown historic district of Lewes. Show from 11-3:30. Popular judging with awards. For more info contact Mike Tvier at 302-645-8550.
May 6 Artistry in Motion Join in the10th annual grand tour and show to benefit the Lancaster Museum of Art. For more info, contact the museum at 717-394-3497 or visit their web site (Click here). 
May 18-20 Carlisle Import/Kit Car Show at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. This is a traditional gathering for the CPTC and its members. Register your TR early and be sure to indicate that you are with the CPTC. We will again have the club tent and provide lunch to members on Saturday. Gene is already getting the Saturday noon spread together. Visit www.carsatcarlisle.com to register on-line.
May 26 The Brits are back at Hope Lodge This continues to be a fine show at a great location at Fort Washington, PA. Sponsored by Del Val Triumphs. For more info, visit www.delvaltrs.org 
May 26- Jun 3 British Car Week -  This has become a world wide event for British car owners to get out and drive their classic British cars. What better way to advertise our hobby that to show others that these cars aren't  just nice to look at, but great driving machines as well. Where else do you get a return on investment like that? To learn more see http://www.Britishcarweek.org/
June 2 Brits on the Bay Car Show sponsored by Tidewater Triumph Register, Norfolk VA. See their web site for more info.
June 3 Original British Car Day  - 30th annual Meet sponsored by the Chesapeake Chapter of the New England MG T Register. Always a strong showing at this longest running British Car Show. Located at Lilypons Water Garden, Buckeystown, MD. Visit their web site for more info. Register your car before may 15th for discount.
June 7 CPTC Event Board Meeting - to be held at Joe Laurito's home. Meeting starts at 7:30. Members welcome and encouraged to attend. 
June 9  CPTC Event The Reading Run Always a great time driving the back roads of Berks County, visiting an historic site or area attraction with a great meal. Scotty Boyer and Cliff Grube will be providing more details.
June 10 14th Annual British Motoring Gathering, in Hellertown, PA (Hellertown Reservoir Park) sponsored by the  Keystone Region MG Club. For more info visit www.keystonemg.com.
June 23 ACS Dillsburg Relay for Life will hold a 2 day event to raise funds for the American Cancer Society For more info contact Jay Young at 432-4409.
July8 BIG - British Invade Gettysburg - Register early for this and join the CPTC caravan to the Gettysburg outlet shopping mall that will be filled with British cars, bikes, and shopping opportunities. 300 cars last year - so sign up early.
July 12
 CPTC Event 		Board Meeting - was originally to be held at Bill Shover's home. However, since June was hosted by Bill and Paula the July meeting is no to be hosted by Joe and Michelle Laurito. Meeting starts at 7:30. Members welcome and encouraged to attend.  RSVP by calling Joe. Direction provided upon request.
 July  13-15 TRF Summer Party - located in Armagh, PA. This has been in August but is moved to the weekend of the VTR Nationals so those traveling long distances can make a week of it in PA. This is usually supported by a good showing of CPTC members. For more information, visit www.the-roadster-factory.com or call 1-800-234-1104.
 July 17-21
 		VTR Nationals The Vintage Triumph Register National Meet for 2007 will be held close to CPTC this year, just down the road at Valley Forge. The Delaware Valley Triumph Club is hosting the event which runs through the week so plan your vacation accordingly. More info available at http:vtr2007.com/index.htm. 
July 29 CPTC Event "Spring Run" will be a little late this year, but better late ... Bill and Paula Shover will put their spring driving minds to task and provide a great run. With the gypsy moths eating the foliage on most mountains, it may appear to be spring.  Stay tuned.
Aug 4 3rd Pennypacker Mills British Car Day - hosted by the Delaware Valley Classic MG Chapter. Show located at Pennypacker Mills Historic Site, south of Schwenksville, PA. Information: Lee Niner, 610-831-1531,or www.dvcmg.com .
Aug 5
CPTC Event 		Board Meeting - to be held at The Coliseum, 4610 E Trindle Rd Mechanicsburg PA 17050-3613 717-972-1000 beginning at 3 PM. Click for map. Our quarterly "pub board meeting" so come out to the new venue arranged by member Mike Grove and enjoy some family entertainment after the meeting.
Aug 25
 CPTC Event 		Celtic Festival held at Spy Glass Ridge winery south of Sunbury has again invited CPTC to visit our British cars upon the event gratis, park around the pond and partake of the merriment. The club will once again assemble the Triumphs at the Fort Hunter parking lot on Front Street, Harrisburg at 10:30 for a drive over the mountains to the winery. Click on the above link for winery and event details as posted.
Aug 26 18th Annual A Taste of Britain - sponsored by Lanco MG Club. A great day of British cars and polo matches can be had by attending this show. A non-judged event and part of the proceeds go to the Toys-for-Tots program. Visit www.lancomgclub.com for info.
Sep 7-9 Watkins Glen Vintage Races - Join the CPTC caravan to this great weekend venue for some spectacular race and show cars.
Sep 8-9 British Car Show located at DelGrosso's Amusement Park just north of Altoona. Many club members swear this is one of the best little British car shows/driving events around, all for $25. For the entire family. For more info visit their web site or email mgnut@atlanticbb.net .
Sep 13
 CPTC Event 		Board Meeting - to be held at Dave English's home. Meeting starts at 7:30. Members welcome and encouraged to attend.  RSVP by calling Dave. Direction provided upon request.
Sep 16
 CPTC Event 		CPTC Summer Picnic One of our biggest events of the year.  Don't miss this one! We will again be at the lovely site of Allenberry Resort. This is a great event with lots of great cars, good food, activities and the best company. We received a lot of great donations for the silent auction and the Christmas party arrangements are to be decided. Be sure to attend.
Sep 20-22 6 Pack TRials to be held at Hershey. Check their web site for more information as it becomes available.
Sep 23 Meeting of the Marques, hosted by SVVSCC. Located at Allenberry Resort, this is a well attended British car show. For more info visit www.svvcc.org 
Oct 4
CPTC Event 		Board Meeting - to be held at Scott & Cindy Suhring's home. Meeting to be held at 7:30. This meeting is primarily dedicated to planning the club events for the year. Contact Scott so that adequate refreshments are prepared. Members encouraged to attend.. 
Oct 6 British Car Festival sponsored by Shenandoah Valley British Car Club. This is their 25th anniversary, so come a celebrate with them in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. The events take place in and around Waynesboro. For more info visit www.svbcc.net.
Oct 21
 CPTC Event 		Fall Leaf Tour/Rally Our final driving event of the year. Again hosted by our good friends from Upper Dauphin.  Meet at the McDonalds in Elizabethville at 1:30. The ralley will end at the picnic grove for the open kettle cooked ham and bean soup and other home made specialties. RSVP to Ron Hain by Tuesday 10/26. This may be a tape ralley (All new tape).
Nov 4
 CPTC Event 		General Membership Meeting. This is the annual membership meeting in which elections are held. Meeting to be held at the Rich Valley Golf Course. Meeting starts at 3 PM.
Nov 30
 CPTC Event 		Holiday Party At the Rich Valley Golf Course Club House. For directions see www.richvalleygofl.net The evenings festivities will begin at 6:30 and run to about 10. Appetizers and a buffet meal will be served with non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar is available. Cost is $15 per person, payable to CPTC and sent to the clubs PO Box. Please have reservation in by November 23rd.The gift exchange will once again be played for individuals or couples wishing to participate, bring a gift of about $10 to exchange.  The turnout continues to grow and all truly have a great time.