MCA Free Tour, Dinner, Program Event
Fredericksburg, VA
Classic Car Center of Fredericksburg
March 26, 2008

On March 26, 2007 the Mid-Atlantic Carwash Association gathered in Fredericksburg, VA for an afternoon and evening filled with activities. The record crowd of 74 turned out for a complimentary meeting and tour. Sponsors for the event were: Meeting Sponsor: Vehicle Washing Systems: Trolley Tour Sponsor: Istobal; Beverage Sponsor: Unitec Electronics.

We boarded trolleys and headed off to tour washes in the Fredericksburg area. The first stop by Rob's Carwash in the shopping district of Fredericksburg, followed by a drive-by at the Santa Fe Wash and Social Club. Our next stop was Keystone Auto Spa and Coffee Shop in the historic part of the city. Our final stop was another very new Rob's Carwash in a nearby and rapidly growing area outside of the city. This wash featured Isotbal equipment, our host for the trolley tour.

The dinner and program were held at the Classic Car Center. Guests enjoyed looking at the carefully and lovingly restored vintage cars. Dinner was old-fashioned Virginia barbeque, with cold drinks, and tasty browniers.

Our program, provided with assistance from Ken Brott and Brandon Jordan, with DRB, focused on RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). We had two speakers-- Scott Blackstock from Tidal Wave Wash in Atlanta and Todd Christopher from Classic Auto Spa in Allen Park, Michigan. The information shared was powerful and timely. Our members in attendance got a preview of the future of carwashing.

Don't miss our next meeting coming up May 1 in Columbia, MD at the Sheraton. Our topic is New Filtration Systems and we will be awarding the annual Trendsetters Awards and electing officers for 2008-2009.

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Photos:

Pam Piro and Bob Heid at Rob's Carwash in Fredericksburg

Keystone welcomes the group

Keystone Auto Spa in action

Tour members get to examine the Istobal equipment at Rob's newest location on the outskirts of town

Frank Armstrong, with Vehicle Washing Systems, with Istobal equipment

Just one of the cars on display at Classic Car Center

Ken Brott, DRB Systems

Scott Blackstock demonstrates a card used in RFID

Todd Christopher shares his message with a very interested audience.