MINGLE, EAT, DRIVE, MINGLE & EAT AGAIN
For car enthusiasts who love fine food.

SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2010
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HISTORY: In 1996, the Friends of Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital held their first "GO TOPLESS" Invitational. Twelve owners of European convertibles gathered at Mauro Motors, in Hamden, on a Sunday morning in May, to celebrate the joys of owning a convertible. Coffee and donuts were served, followed by an Information Scavanger Hunt drive, which concluded with a delicious luncheon and live auction at the Mayflower Inn, in Washington, CT.

The following year, the starting point was the Woodbridge home of event chair, Harvey Adelberg. Homemade bread and muffins (cooked to perfection by Harvey's wife, Jan) were served, followed by an Information Scavenger Hunt drive, lunch at another top-rated restaurant, and a live auction.

In the ensuing years, the breakfast offerings became more and more elaborate. By the mid 2000's, participants expressed more appreciation and delight for Jan's extensive breakfast spread than they did for the food at the top-rated restaurants.

The "qualifications" for participation were also broadened to include ALL convertibles, as well as sports cars, classics, special interest, collectibles and other "fun" vehicles.

2010 EVENT: This year's version of the original GO TOPLESS Invitational is open to all car enthusiasts…no matter what you are driving. Are you a "car enthusiast"?

If you have any doubts, take the ONE MINUTE TEST, then report back here as soon as you finish the test.

The event is not a competition or a race. It is a celebration of sports, imported, domestic, exotic, classic, collectible and/or just plain fun vehicles, fine food and the enthusiasts who enjoy both. This is a rain or shine event. All activities will take place, as planned, regardless of the weather. If there is any threat of moisture on the 16th, you may leave your garage queen where she belongs, and participate in your daily driver.

COST: The $150 registration fee covers two persons and all the activities of the day. Married couples, unmarried couples, parent-child (12 and over) pairs and even singles @ $75 (we will match you with another single, or Larry King, if he is in town) are welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please call Harvey at 203-393-1399 or send him an email at harvey@janetleslie.com .

Hope you can attend!!!

"ONE MINUTE" QUALIFICATION TEST:

At one or more points in time, I have owned more vehicles than the number of persons living at my home. YES ____ NO ____

I have owned (or currently own) a vehicle that could not be driven by anyone in my family, other than me. YES ____ NO ____

I have owned (or currently own) a vehicle whose factory exhaust system was replaced long before it wore out. YES ____ NO ____

I subscribe to more than one car magazine. YES ____ NO ____

Posted speed limits are merely suggestions and have no bearing on my actual velocity. YES ____ NO ____

QUALIFICATION GRID:

1-2 "YES" answers. We have a Golf & Tennis event on July 19th. Please attend.

3-5 "YES" answers. Ladies & gentlemen, start your engines!

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MINGLE, EAT, DRIVE, MINGLE & EAT AGAIN
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Sunday, May 16, 2010

Time Place Event/Activity

9:00 – 10:15am Harvey's home in Woodbridge Registration

MINGLE

FULL breakfast

EAT

10:15 – 10:30am Family Room Event overview

10:30 – 10:45am 3.5 bathrooms Last call for "relief"

10:45 – 12:30pm On the road (specific route) Scavenger Hunt

(caravan-style)

DRIVE

12:30 - 1:00pm Harvey's home MINGLE #2

1:00 – 3:00pm Harvey's home Luncheon and live auction

EAT AGAIN

SUGGESTIONS:

• Eat lightly on Saturday, May 15...leave room for approx. 14,500 calories on Sunday.
• Arrive as close to 9am as possible, so you will have time to mingle and enjoy the breakfast.
• Fill up your gas tank before you arrive on Sunday so that you can stay with the caravan.

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