Club history
The Buckeye Miata Club was one of the first chapters of the Miata Club of America. The club's early undertaking was to bring together Mazda Miata owners in central Ohio. Who knew at that time that the Miata would become one of the most popular sports cars in the world?!? From humble beginnings, the Buckeye Miata Club today boasts more than 150 members with over 100 Miatas, including examples of all four generations of the car. Members are of varied ages and professions. However, we have one thing in common: a passion for owning and driving the Mazda Miata.
The first organizational meeting was called to order by founders Joyce and Don Becker on May 19, 1990 at the Arlington Public Library. That first meeting reportedly had 10 to 15 members in attendance. Meetings were held at that library and local restaurants for a number of months until the club outgrew those spaces and needed a larger, centrally-located meeting place. The monthly meetings were then held at Patrick Motors on Billingsley Road (subsequently purchased by Byers) for several years. As of late, we have once again started to hold our monthly meetings at a variety of local restaurants.
The club's activities include monthly meetings, a variety of social events, and group drives. Club members are encouraged to attend our monthly meetings, which are held on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM, with the exception of December. Traditionally, we hold a holiday party on the first Thursday of December. Our meetings typically last about an hour.
Our club has a long and interesting history. If you have an interest in the Mazda Miata, we would love for you to join us!
The first organizational meeting was called to order by founders Joyce and Don Becker on May 19, 1990 at the Arlington Public Library. That first meeting reportedly had 10 to 15 members in attendance. Meetings were held at that library and local restaurants for a number of months until the club outgrew those spaces and needed a larger, centrally-located meeting place. The monthly meetings were then held at Patrick Motors on Billingsley Road (subsequently purchased by Byers) for several years. As of late, we have once again started to hold our monthly meetings at a variety of local restaurants.
The club's activities include monthly meetings, a variety of social events, and group drives. Club members are encouraged to attend our monthly meetings, which are held on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM, with the exception of December. Traditionally, we hold a holiday party on the first Thursday of December. Our meetings typically last about an hour.
Our club has a long and interesting history. If you have an interest in the Mazda Miata, we would love for you to join us!
Officers
President - Brad Midkiff
Vice President - Cherie Walker
Treasurer - Dave Edwards
Secretary - Dee Edwards
Membership Director - Mike Fisher
Social Director - Gary Clark
Competition Director - Rick Young
Historian - Scott Ryan
Photographer - Norma Iffland
Webmaster - Gary Clark
Vice President - Cherie Walker
Treasurer - Dave Edwards
Secretary - Dee Edwards
Membership Director - Mike Fisher
Social Director - Gary Clark
Competition Director - Rick Young
Historian - Scott Ryan
Photographer - Norma Iffland
Webmaster - Gary Clark