January 8th - Saturday - SGMFC Board Only Meeting

No regular meeting this month.  Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc in McHenry @ 9:00 AM

CANCELLED - February 12th - Saturday - SGMFC Monthly Meeting

Meeting will be held at Mr. Beef & Pizza, 1796 Elmhurst Rd, Mt. Prospect (847-228-1210).  We will have the social hour and dinner to begin at 5pm and our general meeting to follow.  For more information contact Jeff Swanson at 630-215-8881 or blackstang54@gmail.com.

March 12th – Saturday – Palatine St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Gary Granzin is once again heading up this event.  Details to follow.

March 13th - Sunday - SGMFC Monthly Meeting

Meeting will be held at Georgio's Chicago Pizzeria & Pub, 100 W Higgins Rd, South Barrington (847-844-1988).  We will have the social hour and dinner to begin at 3:00pm and our general meeting to follow.  Dinner will be a pizza & salad buffet with pop, iced tea and coffee included at $19/person plus tax/tip.  For more information contact Ted Schaefer at 630-730-5683 or stang86@wowway.com .

April 10th - Sunday - SGMFC Monthly Meeting

Meeting will be held at The Village Squire, 125 Washington St, West Dundee (847-428-4483).  We will have the social hour and dinner to begin at 5:00pm and our general meeting to follow.  For more information contact Jeff Boghosian at 847-373-1096 or jboghos54@gmail.com.

May 13th - Friday – Naperville North High School Benefit Car Show

Car show to benefit Naperville North High School’s Auto Tech Program, only $5 entry fee.  Show will be held from 10:30a – 1:30p at Naperville North High School, 899 N Mill St, Naperville, IL 60563.  We will meet up at 7:30-8:00am at the Target parking lot (28201 Diehl Road, Warrenville, IL 60555) rally point and head over to the show at 8:15am SHARP to arrive as a group.  Flyer for the show can be found HERE.  For more information contact Ted Schaefer at 630-730-5683 or stang86@wowway.com.

May 14th - Saturday - SGMFC Monthly Meeting / Show-N-Shine

Meeting will be held at Remember Charlotte's Pizzeria, 301 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington (847-387-4256).  We will have a Show-n-Shine @ 3:00pm (bring your chairs) with the social hour and dinner to begin at 5pm and our general meeting to follow.  For more information contact Jeff Swanson at 630-215-8881 or blackstang54@gmail.com.

May 22nd - Sunday – Wisconsin Early Mustangers 40th Annual All Ford Show

40^th annual car show celebrating all 1^st Responders, $10 entry fee.  Show will be held from 8:00a – 3:00p at Ewald’s Venus Ford, 2727 E. Layton Ave, Cudahy, WI 53110.  We will meet up at a rally point before the show to arrive as a group, details TBD.  Flyer for the show can be found HERE.  For more information contact Jeff Swanson at 630-215-8881 or blackstang54@gmail.com.

May 30th – Monday – Palatine Memorial Day Parade

We will need at least 6 convertibles to carry VIP Veterans from American Legion Post 690 along with room for an additional 8-10 vehicles.  Parade will kick off at 10:15am at Cornell Avenue and Smith Street.  Additional details to follow.  For more information contact Gary Granzin at 847-404-3351 or granz.4@comcast.net.

June 11th – Saturday – SGMFC Monthly Meeting/Picnic

Meeting will be held at Hampshire Forest Preserve (Shelter #1), 44W780 Allen Rd, Hampshire.  Lunch/Social hour starts at 1:00pm with the general meeting to begin at 3:00pm.  Bring your own picnic food/drinks with an available charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal).  A covered pavilion and restrooms are on-site.  After the meeting - Pony talk around the cars for the guys and Philly Talk for the ladies.  We have the pavilion reserved for the whole day, so stay as long as you like.  For more information contact Jeff Swanson at 630-215-8881 or blackstang54@gmail.com.

June 18th - Saturday – Mt. Prospect Lions Club Cruise Night

Stallions Gate Mustang & Ford Club is the featured club for the night.  Cruise is held from 6:00p – 9:00p at the Metra West Commuter’s Lot at NW Hwy & Main St in Mt. Prosepect.  For more information contact Jeff Swanson at 630-215-8881 or blackstang54@gmail.com.

July 2nd – Saturday – Palatine Hometown Fest Parade

Line up time is at 8:30am with the Parade kicking off at 11:00am through downtown Palatine.  We will be allowed 12–15 cars in the parade, so if you are interested in participating please contact Gary Granzin at 847-404-3351 or granz.4@comcast.net.

July 4th – Monday – Glencoe 4^th July Palatine

Glencoe 4th of July Parade rolls off at 1:00pm.  Meet up at 11:45am at Turnbull Forest Preserve on East side of Green Bay Rd just one block south of Lake-Cook Rd.  Parade line up time at 12:00pm. We need (6) convertibles for the VIP's and can have more cars in the parade to represent the club. Glencoe will donate $250 to the club for our participation, so if you are interested in participating please contact Gary Granzin at 847-404-3351 or granz.4@comcast.net.

July 9th – Saturday – SGMFC Monthly Meeting / Show-N-Shine

Meeting will be held in the clubhouse at Carillon at Cambridge Lakes, 1865 Andrew Dr, Pingree Grove.  We will have a Show-n-Shine @ 3:00pm (bring your chairs) with the social hour and dinner to begin at 5pm and our general meeting to follow.  The guard house security gates will be open during the meeting beginning at 2:00pm.  For more information contact Jim Dykstra at 224-330-0028 or jim.dykstra@live.com.

August 13th – Saturday – SGMFC Monthly Meeting / Show-N-Shine

Meeting will be held at Timothy O’Tooles Pub, 10 W Grand Ave, Lake Villa (847-979-0600).  We will have a Show-n-Shine @ 2:00pm, with the social hour and dinner to begin at 4:00pm and the meeting to follow.  For more information contact Toni Connor at taconnor@hotmail.com.

September 10th – Saturday – SGMFC Monthly Meeting / Show-N-Shine

Meeting will be held at Woodfire Tavern, 4868 Illinois Rt.83, Long Grove (847-478-1160).  We will have a Show-n-Shine @ 3:00pm (bring your chairs) with the social hour and dinner to begin at 5:00pm and our general meeting to follow.  For more information contact Jeff Swanson at 630-215-8881 or blackstang54@gmail.com.

September 11th – Sunday – Rock Valley Mustang Club Car Show

Show is held at Machesney Elementary School, 8615 N Second St, Machesney Park and the flyer can be found HERE.  We will meet up at Country Donuts, 3091 Rt.20, Elgin at 7:30am and leave for the ‘manure tour’ at 8:00am sharp.  For more information contact Jeff Swanson at 630-215-8881 or blackstang54@gmail.com.

September 17th – Saturday – ANNUAL SGMFC CAR SHOW @ HOPKINS FORD [RAIN DATE 10/1]

Our annual car show will be held at Hopkins Ford, 1045 E Chicago Street, Elgin (847-741-7500).  SGMFC members please be at Hopkins Ford by 7:00am to help set up for the show.   Awards will be presented at 2:30pm.  For more information contact Jeff Swanson at 630-215-8881 or blackstang54@gmail.com.

October 8th – Saturday – SGMFC Monthly Meeting / Chili-Soup Cookoff

Meeting/Cookoff will be held at the Lake Lodge inside Saddlebrook Farms, 1 Saddlebrook Farms Dr, Grayslake (2601 Saddlebrook Dr for the Lake Lodge).  Once you enter Saddlebrook Farms signs will direct you to the Lake Lodge.  The Lake Lodge is reserved from 2:00-6:00pm.  Bring your favorite Chili/Soup to share.  There is a kitchen available for preparation if needed.  Details to follow.

November 12th – Saturday – SGMFC Board Only Meeting

No regular meeting this month.  Location TBD @ 9:00am.

December 11th – *Sunday* – SGMFC Christmas Party / Monthly Meeting

This year’s Christmas Party/Monthly Meeting will be held at Cooper’s Corner, 27W150 Roosevelt Road, Winfield, IL.  Details to follow.

As in previous years we are asking you to bring a donation for the Schaumburg Food Pantry.  We hope you can join us this year for some Holiday Cheer and please remember to send your questions to Jeff Swanson at blackstang54@gmail.com.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR ANY CHANGES, UPDATES OR ADDITIONS!