Milwaukee Hybrid Group Meet - May 23, 2009‏

I noticed nobody has posted info about the meet coming up this weekend. I'm not sure if there is some history here with the hybrid group. I also left out the links in case of any history there with other sites. The meets are a good time and more are always welcome to come.


> Hello to all MiHG members and friends,
>
> As we all have struggled with lower fuel economy over these cold months,
> we have to shout, “Hallelujahâ€, that the warmer days of spring are
> finally upon us. So now is the time to relearn your D$A skills and hone
> the ones that have become second nature to most of us and enjoy the
> halcyon days of summer. Gas prices have gone up again, so perhaps this
> is the time to once again reach out to your friends, relatives and
> associates and tell them that they do not have to pay sticker price for
> gas. As the economy steadies itself, learning fuel efficient driving
> techniques can help stretch budgets through these fuel increases. You
> have and solution to help them and it’s called the MiHG!
>
> This last MiHG before the 2009 Hybridfest/Green Drive Expo event over
> the weekend of July 18th in Madison will focus on Ford Motor Company and
> its new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Wayne Gerdes and Debbie Anders will be
> driving to Dearborn, MI. to bring the official Ford 1,000 Mile Challenge
> FFH back for the Meet and press event. In addition we will be privileged
> to have Brian Finnerty of Ford doing a presentation on what the vision
> and plans are for Ford Motor Company in the coming months and years and
> what new vehicles we’ll be seeing. The FFH has been talked about by
> Wayne, Debbie and Randy Mays during our previous meets and now we’ll
> finally see and drive it. This fully wrapped FFH helped Wayne and his
> Challenge Team set the new midsize gas vehicle record of 1445.7 miles on
> a single tank of gas and achieved an astounding 81.5 mpg, doubling the
> EPA estimate for the FFH. In addition, MiHG member, Frank Irger will
> bring in his brand new FFH and give us his initial impressions of the
> vehicle. This will be exciting!
>
>
> We will also discuss our upcoming MiHG Pump Your Ride to $avings event
> that will be held from 9 am to 3 pm at the WalMart in Pewaukee on sat
> June 6th. This will be an all hands on board event as we take VTP
> readings of customer’s vehicles and them “pump them up†to achieve
> safety and fuel efficient improvements. We will also hand out
> information on the D$A Program as well. This will be the first time an
> event of this nature has been held in Wisconsin and we’ll need as many
> volunteers to make it run smooth. If you can consider spending some time
> at this PYR$ it will be appreciated.
>
> For our first timers, here’s the way things generally work at a meet.
> We begin to gather in the Library parking lot about 9:15am to schmooze
> and show off our vehicles. If the weather is good, we’ll begin
> check-in and our VTP’s (Vehicle Tire Pressures) at that time. At
> 10:00am we’ll begin to setup our room and by 10:20 we should be set to
> begin our introduction round robin. We’ll have a short session and
> then take a short break for snacks and item sales. We’ll then have our
> main session and offer some updates, reviews, news, short subjects and
> door prizes and then break for lunch about 12:00 pm. After our potluck
> lunch, we’ll begin our Drive $mart sessions about 12:30 pm and begin
> cleanup. Beverages and utensils will be supplied but we encourage all
> attending to bring some food to share. (Main dishes are greatly
> appreciated). Be prepared to be gracious, with the understanding that
> the agenda usually does not follow the timeline.
>
> Milwaukee Hybrid Group Meet, No 22
> Saturday, May 23, 2009
> 9:30am to 1:30pm
> Oak Creek Public Library
> 8620 South Howell Avenue
> Oak Creek, WI. 53154
> 414-764-4400
>
>
>
> 9:00 – 10:00 Outdoor gathering, discussion and VTP checks
> 10:00 – 10:20 Check in, room setup and informal discussion
> 10:20 – 10:50 Introductions and performance updates
> 10:50 – 11:20 World Class, the New Ford Motor Company; by Brian
> Finnerty, Ford Motors
> 11:20 – 11:30 Break
> 11:30 – 11:50 Recap of the 1,000 Mile Challenge and insights on the
> FFH; Wayne Gerdes & Frank Irger
> 11:50 – 12:00 Upcoming Pump Your Ride To $avings event; Sat. June
> 6th at the Pewaukee WalMart
> 12:00 – 12:15 MiHG updates, spectacular door prizes
> 12:15 – Open Lunch, VTP results and informal discussion
> 12:45 - Open Drive $mart America driver training
>
> Please feel free to bring any co-worker, friend or relative if they are
> thinking about buying a hybrid or are interested in getting better mpg
> in whatever they’re currently driving. Our meets are the best way to
> get accurate and real life info on hybrids and actual hands on Drive
> $mart training for hybrids and non-hybrid vehicles. We’ll also have
> “spectacular†door prizes, free handouts and interesting displays in
> addition to our legendary MiHG camaraderie.
>
> We will also have the following items for sale at the Meet:
>
> The Accutire Tire Gauge MS4350B for $14.95.
> The Linear Logic ScanGauge 2 with X Gauge for $139.95
> Toyota OEM Electric Block Heater for $39.95
> Bob Sikorsky’s book, “Green Driving†for $14.95
> Bentley 2004-2008 Toyota Prius Repair and Maintenance Manual, for $49.95
>
> We thank the 58 members that attended our March Meet and we anticipate
> still another great and memorable meet. We wish to also say thank all of
> our members across the America and Canada for your encouragement and
> support in the continual growth of the MiHG, the largest hybrid owners
> group in North America.
>
>
> Bradlee and Justin Fons
> & the MiHG Planning Group
> milwaukeehybridgroup.com