Roundel magazine coverage of ZHP Mafia SIGFest 2012

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Marc Biunno will be covering ZHP Mafia SIGFest 2012 for Roundel magazine.

He will be writing a feature story. The feature will include general coverage, interviews from attendees, and color photos. C. Withers Media Group will be doing the photography for the event (and its photos will be included with the feature story). Editors from Roundel magazine will pick photos from the dozens that we provide.

This development just adds yet another reason why you should attend the ZHP Mafia SIGFest.

See everyone there.

[Hermes]

Congrats on this accomplishment. Everybody attending should sign up for the special interest group if they haven't already done so. Besides, you get a cool logo next to your username

[Johnmadd]

Very cool.

[GMATT]

Who is this "Marc" you speak of? I am sure he can't be anything "special"

Congrats Marc! ( Marcus) & Co.

[danewilson77]

In that case, I should be available for interviews between 10am Friday and mid-afternoon Sunday...

10am! I guess we starting early.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[kayger12]

Figure we'll be up 4 hours by then. :)

It's like drinking at noon-- but for earlier risers...

[kayger12]

Plus-- I really like to have a beer while watching Botond freaking about the spiders in the woodpile. :biggrin

[danewilson77]

Plus-- I really like to have a beer while watching Botond freaking about the spiders in the woodpile. :biggrin

Lmao.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[Johnmadd]

Plus-- I really like to have a beer while watching Botond freaking about the spiders in the woodpile. :biggrin

This is for BP....




















http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/2011-10-03_10-29-04_563.jpg

[cakM3]

Plus-- I really like to have a beer while watching Botond freaking about the spiders in the woodpile. :biggrin

Keith,

Did I miss something here??? This is what happens when I miss out on an epic meet...

[Marcus-SanDiego]

It's official now: C. Withers Media Group will be the exclusive photographer at the ZHP Mafia SIGFest. Editors of Roundel magazine will pick and choose from the dozens of pictures we provide.

We are looking forward to taking pictures of the cars, people, and places during the weekend of May 18-20.

[johnrando]

It's official now: C. Withers Media Group will be the exclusive photographer at the ZHP Mafia SIGFest. Editors of Roundel magazine will pick and choose from the dozens of pictures we provide.

We are looking forward to taking pictures of the cars, people, and places during the weekend of May 18-20.

That's great news. Wish my car was going to be there, as I love Casey's work.

[Ryans323i]

E.P.I.C.

[ryankokesh]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqf1BmN4Dag

[jayjay_dee]

E.P.I.C.

P.L.U.S.1

[az3579]

I just saw this, and...


Plus-- I really like to have a beer while watching Botond freaking about the spiders in the woodpile. :biggrin

SPIDERS ARE NOT COOL!
I will bring a FLAMETHROWER if I have to... I'm sure that's what a woodpile's for anyway. :biggrin

[brettbimmer]

SAWEET! Congrats to all on this accomplishment!

[JohnnyGraphic]

Solid!

[GSEN820]

That's awesome

[cakM3]

Looking forward to seeing this....BP can't be that bad!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

A little heads up. Roundel magazine will be focusing its attention -- when it interviews people at the meet -- on those who are CCA/SIG members.

If you're not a member of the BMW CCA, you should join today. It's a worthwhile way to spend $48 a year.

[zhpnsnv]

Interviews and photos. Get on it, people!

[Ryans323i]

A little heads up. Roundel magazine will be focusing its attention -- when it interviews people at the meet -- on those who are CCA/SIG members.

If you're not a member of the BMW CCA, you should join today. It's a worthwhile way to spend $48 a year.

It's only been 6 months of membership for me and I can't recommend joining CCA enough. The camaraderie you feel on this forum is repeated and intensified when you're meeting and/or participating in events with your chapter. Having the opportunity to meet, chat, and view fellow BMW aficionados rides, is priceless.

[zhpnsnv]

:rockon:headbang:thumbup:applause

[az3579]

It's only been 6 months of membership for me and I can't recommend joining CCA enough. The camaraderie you feel on this forum is repeated and intensified when you're meeting and/or participating in events with your chapter. Having the opportunity to meet, chat, and view fellow BMW aficionados rides, is priceless.

This, a million times over. I have to admit, the BMW CCA turned my life around at one point. I used to be anti-social and stayed home after work/school every day. Now, the only time I usually spend at home is the time I take to sleep. Since I've met some awesome folks in the CCA, I've gotten more and more interested into these rolling things known as BMWs, and have spent all of my free time doing what I love doing thanks to the things these awesome folks have introduced me to.

True story.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

The magazine is worth $4 a month. Everything else is gravy.

You can join the BMW CCA here: https://myaccount.bmwcca.org/PortalTools/NewUser/EmailCheck.cfm

[johnrando]

Don't know why I never got around to this.

Meet your newest member: BMW CCA Member #460916

I put your # down as the reference Mark.

[Ryans323i]

Hell yeah! Hope you two win the performance driving!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Don't know why I never got around to this.

Meet your newest member: BMW CCA Member #460916

I put your # down as the reference Mark.

Cool. Yeah. If anyone needs a reference, you can use my BMW CCA number: 197076

Congrats on being a member, John.

[cakM3]

Don't know why I never got around to this.

Meet your newest member: BMW CCA Member #460916

I put your # down as the reference Mark.

:like

[iZHP]

Don't know why I never got around to this.

Meet your newest member: BMW CCA Member #460916

I put your # down as the reference Mark.

+1

Member #:461104 :biggrin

[zhpnsnv]

Score! Seeya there.

[zhpnsnv]

Last chance: post here to get a quote in the article. No guarantees. Sarcasm and humor rewarded. Sappy love fest also rewarded. Honesty rewarded above all else.

Go nuts.

[Johnmadd]

The night before zhpmafia sigfest felt like christmas eve when I was a kid, couldn't get to sleep and was not disappointed with what awaited me.

[brettbimmer]

Hmm...Marc & Starke Parking? There has to be a story there somewhere...all blondes jokes inside...or aside. :D

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[brettbimmer]

BTW, how can we get extra copies of this upcoming non-special issue?

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[kayger12]

The fact that an E39 M5, modded 135i, and DIY'd 323i were 3 of the most popular member cars at the meet says everything about the inclusiveness of this exclusive group.

I wish this was sent with a Galaxy S3

[Hornung418]

The fact that an E39 M5, modded 135i, and DIY'd 323i were 3 of the most popular member cars at the meet says everything about the inclusiveness of this exclusive group.

I wish this was sent with a Galaxy S3
Just about says it all! Join today LOL!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Just about says it all! Join today LOL!

Exactly. Join today. Hehe.

[johnrando]

My wife asked my why am I flying across the country to hang out with strangers. I told her, they're not strangers, they're already my friends. This meet just puts the faces with posts. I felt like I was being with extended family. Different ages, different walks of life... heck, even with all those cars that are the "same model", every single on of them was different, but we've bonded as a "family" because it's a selfless group of enthusiasts willing to help each other at a moments notice.

[C Withers Media]

If it was about cars, I wouldn't have come. I could have gone to Bimmerfest up the street for that.

[static667]

If it was about cars, I wouldn't have come. I could have gone to Bimmerfest up the street for that.

Amen.

[GMATT]

My wife asked my why am I flying across the country to hang out with strangers. I told her, they're not strangers, they're already my friends. This meet just puts the faces with posts. I felt like I was being with extended family. Different ages, different walks of life... heck, even with all those cars that are the "same model", every single on of them was different, but we've bonded as a "family" because it's a selfless group of enthusiasts willing to help each other at a moments notice.

Well said John. Loved meeting you and hanging out!

Gary

[danewilson77]

The event of the group "ZHP" shot. When we all were chanting to Casey..."Take it off, take it off...", as he was perched on a 30 foot ledge and he turned around.....and whipped off his shirt...only to reveal...he was wearing two shirts.

This says a lot about Casey.

Additionally......waking Casey up each morning scared the shit outta me. Just sayin...

[elric]

The event of the group "ZHP" shot. When we all were chanting to Casey..."Take it off, take it off...", as he was perched on a 30 foot ledge and he turned around.....and whipped off his shirt...only to reveal...he was wearing two shirts.

This says a lot about Casey.

Additionally......waking Casey up each morning scared the shit outta me. Just sayin...

:rofl

[zhpnsnv]

Great stuff!

[C Withers Media]

Not just any second shirt, but a second zhpmafia.com shirt. Also, I should have warned Dane that one of my nicknames is the night ninja but I can be safely awakened by poking me with a stick on the ribs or legs.




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[iZHP]

Lmao


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[imola red zhp]

Awesome Family!!!

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[Ryans323i]

It was a family reunion that all the family members wanted to attend.
ZIP Mafia SIGFest, a special interest group full of not special cars and extra special people. I love you all.

Not. Going. To. Cry.
Again.

[cakM3]

Nice Ryan :like

[C Withers Media]

Ryan,


you had us at hello.

On another story note, when we were in the parking garage and I was giving my thanks to everyone after being put on the spot by Dane, I got a little choked up because Im not used to being in the limelight like that. Im really the type to show up, have some fun, put in work, and roll out. However, in speaking how I felt, I realized how much people really care about this forum and the success of the other members on it. It means a lot to me....anyhow, I finished up and made it through for the most part. What surprised me was to see Ryan behind me with tears running down her cheeks.

I was like cool, at least one person was listening to me ramble.

I noticed Ryan, I always notice details.

[Ryans323i]

XOXO I love you Casey Withers!

[GMATT]

All.......one of the most memorable moments for me (among many) was the feeling I had when it was time to go.....I didn't want to leave!

As many have already said, this was like a family reunion, heck I never met half the people until Friday.

Casey, you sir are "class"..
Thank you so much for what you do for our group.

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[johnrando]

So true. This group was my "family" before meeting 99% of you. Meeting everyone live just solidified that family feeling. I highly recommend going to SIGFest if you can (especially if you haven't been), so you can experience it for yourself.

[elric]

So true. This group was my "family" before meeting 99% of you. Meeting everyone live just solidified that family feeling. I highly recommend going to SIGFest if you can (especially if you haven't been), so you can experience it for yourself.

This year was my first time to attend, and I could not agree more. Don't plan on missing anymore, if at all possible.

[Ryans323i]

So true. This group was my "family" before meeting 99% of you. Meeting everyone live just solidified that family feeling. I highly recommend going to SIGFest if you can (especially if you haven't been), so you can experience it for yourself.

Amen.

[HokieZHP]

Is there a place to buy the Roundel magazine that will include this without a subscription?

[Johnmadd]

Is there a place to buy the Roundel magazine that will include this without a subscription?

Someone can link you a digital version. If I were you I would join bmwcca its worth it, and you get the magazine as a bonus.

[zhpnsnv]

Please join the CCA. We need members. If you liked sigfest then please join.

[Ryans323i]

Don't join BMWCCA for BMWCCA, join it for yourself. Well worth it.

[HokieZHP]

What are the perks of it? Besides roundel?


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[Hornung418]

Enter to win contests, 10-20% off of parts from the dealer, free towing. it's like $43 to join and you get Roundel...which is worth it alone for the articles and the awesome classifieds section.

[HokieZHP]

Is it $43 a year? Or just one time?


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[brettbimmer]

Here is the link to the CCA member benefits page: http://www.bmwcca.org/membershipbenefits

I've been a member for probably 15 years. Great organization! Better Columnists! :roundel

[danewilson77]

Please join the CCA. We need members. If you liked sigfest then please join.


Here is the link to the CCA member benefits page: http://www.bmwcca.org/membershipbenefits

I've been a member for probably 15 years. Great organization! Better Columnists! :roundel

Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease?

It's well worth it.

[az3579]

Come on guys, everyone knows the real reason to join BMW CCA:

Track days and awesome people!

[ryankokesh]

I joined this year and I haven't been able to go to a single thing! :frustrated


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[Au2bahn]

Been a member for 7 years. Well worth it. Dealer discounts, roundel, online discounts and many other perks.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

C. Withers Media Group turned over all of its photos for Roundel magazine last night. Some really nice pictures. Hopefully Roundel will find them worthy of publication. We've certainly provided enough photos for them to choose from.

Looking forward to seeing the feature story.

[M3TA5IN]

C. Withers Media Group turned over all of its photos for Roundel magazine last night. Some really nice pictures. Hopefully Roundel will find them worthy of publication. We've certainly provided enough photos for them to choose from.

Looking forward to seeing the feature story.

They better, CWM is tri winning all day long.


On another note, everyone bombard me with PMs to join bmwcca until I do. I always say I'm going to do this today, then I forget.

[johnrando]

C. Withers Media Group turned over all of its photos for Roundel magazine last night. Some really nice pictures. Hopefully Roundel will find them worthy of publication. We've certainly provided enough photos for them to choose from.

Looking forward to seeing the feature story.

We need a "so excited, can't wait" emoticon. :)

[elric]

We need a "so excited, can't wait" emoticon. :)

Completely agree. :roundel

[danewilson77]

We need a "so excited, can't wait" emoticon. :)

Yup...:jump

[iZHP]

:thumbup :roundel


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[zhpnsnv]

The pictures were okay.


I'm kidding; they friggin' rock. :)

Also - with a deadline of 6/10, that means the earliest the article will show up is in the August issue. Earliest.

[az3579]

The pictures were okay.


I'm kidding; they friggin' rock. :)

Also - with a deadline of 6/10, that means the earliest the article will show up is in the August issue. Earliest.

Aww, we won't see the pics until at least August??? And your ARTICLE???


I think I'm going to go mope in a corner right now.

[static667]

Aww, we won't see the pics until at least August??? And your ARTICLE???


I think I'm going to go mope in a corner right now.

As am I, BP.

[zhpnsnv]

enter new catch phrase:

because print media.

put THAT on a shirt.

[cakM3]

The pictures were okay.


I'm kidding; they friggin' rock. :)

Also - with a deadline of 6/10, that means the earliest the article will show up is in the August issue. Earliest.

Looking forward to that issue....when it comes out :) It was a blast....the only regret I have is that I missed last year's event... not to worry, I will be going again next year :) I might be bringing both bimmers to the event this time :biggrin

[iZHP]

+1
I regret missing last years event. We might bring both cars next year, as well!

[Ryans323i]

^^You better, Hadley's car is hawt!

[brettbimmer]

So how do we get extra copies????????????????????????????????? Do we need to call up Greenville? Round up the bosses for a "chat" with Satch? Help! :begging

[Ryans323i]

I believe you are able to buy back issues through Greenville so that's probably your best place to start. Also we can print the digital Roundel (I think).

[brettbimmer]

Thank you Ryan! Sounds like a plan. Really would love to have a couple of copies of the original magazine, though the digital version may be an alternative too. Can't wait for the pics!

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[Newjack]

Got my Roundel magazine in the mail today. Really good read along with some great pictures. So glad to be a part of the family.

[BlackNTan]

Really nice article and a nice surprise when I opened up my first copy of Roundel. I signed up for BMWCCA a month or two ago. Someone mentioned earlier I should "sign up" for the Mafia SIG with the CCA. I tried to find a way to do this and have yet to find how to do so. Any ideas?

[GMATT]

Really nice article and a nice surprise when I opened up my first copy of Roundel. I signed up for BMWCCA a month or two ago. Someone mentioned earlier I should "sign up" for the Mafia SIG with the CCA. I tried to find a way to do this and have yet to find how to do so. Any ideas?
..Send a note to Marcus, Dane or Keith.......

[brettbimmer]

Can't wait to see the coverage from SIGfest!

[johnrando]

Really nice article and a nice surprise when I opened up my first copy of Roundel. I signed up for BMWCCA a month or two ago. Someone mentioned earlier I should "sign up" for the Mafia SIG with the CCA. I tried to find a way to do this and have yet to find how to do so. Any ideas?

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?3621-Join-ZHP-Mafia-Special-Interest-Group

[kayger12]

Wow-- great article and great pictures!

I've been missing you guys and girls all summer with how busy everything has been.

Looking forward to fall...

[danewilson77]

Got my copy today. Nice read Marc. Thanks for the covered. Also...gotta give it up to C Withers Media for the phototastic input.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[elric]

Got my copy tonight when I got home. Great article and great pictures.

[UdubBadger]

Post pix!!!!


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Here is the digital copy of the article: http://roundel.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vrd12/i9/p56

Marc, well done on the article, pal.

[johnrando]

I'm pumped, I get a mention in the 2nd word in the article! I'm so excited I haven't read the rest. :rofl

EDIT: OK, showed that line to my wife and we got a great laugh. Now I've read the article. Very well done, sounds like a group I'd like to be part of. :biggrin I wouldn't have minded something extra positive about the car like Bimmerworld rating it the best all around daily driver/best buy for later model BMWs, but the article was more about the group than the car.


EDIT2: Oh, and great pictures!

[328ioc]

Just got my cca membership the other day. Hopefully I will get this issue soon.

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[danewilson77]

Just got my cca membership the other day. Hopefully I will get this issue soon.

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Congrats.

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[328ioc]

Thanks. Sadly the closest chapter is an hour away but oh well.

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[echo46]

I've lost a lot of interest and respect for bmw ca and Rondell since the "incident." By the way misspelled Roundel on purpose to show my apathetic interest.

[danewilson77]

^Same here.

[zhpnsnv]

Shame that one board member can cause all of that negativity for so many people.

[danewilson77]

Shame that one board member can cause all of that negativity for so many people.

Yep. It's a shame.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'm really not blaming anyone.

BMWCCA made a decision about wanting us to change our policy here at ZHPMafia.com.

ZHPMafia.com made a decision about whether it wanted to change its policy.

We could not come to an understanding.

BMWCCA decided that it did not want us to be a SIG with our current policy.

ZHPMafia.com decided that it did not want to be a SIG if it meant having a new policy.

Choices were made on both sides of the aisle.

Both entities will survive just fine.

[echo46]

Indeed.^^^^^^

[wsmeyer]

I'm really not blaming anyone.

BMWCCA made a decision about wanting us to change our policy here at ZHPMafia.com.

ZHPMafia.com made a decision about whether it wanted to change its policy.

We could not come to an understanding.

BMWCCA decided that it did not want us to be a SIG with our current policy.

ZHPMafia.com decided that it did not want to be a SIG if it meant having a new policy.

Choices were made on both sides of the aisle.

Both entities will survive just fine.

+1

I think both entities made the decision that was best for their own members

[bcleaver]

What was the policy they want changed? Turns out I'm not up to speed.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?8603-ZHP-Mafia-SIG-Status