This area of the website, Upcoming Events, will show you the details and signup information for events in the next couple weeks.

If you’d like to see what we have planned, long-range, so you can plan your summer fun, go to the Club Calendar.

Our Motorsports Director, Tony Smith, along with our host, Scot Rickord of Prefix Corporation, invite you to participate in our Spring Tech Day.

Michigan-based Prefix Corporation is a recognized leader in the creation of prototype designs, mock-ups, and full-scale concept vehicles for the automotive, aviation, and a wide variety of other industries. With four impressive facilities in Michigan and nearly 300 team members, Prefix Corporation has been providing innovative solutions to their clients for over 40 years.

For our upcoming session, we will cover common maintenance issues, what to look for before something becomes a bigger problem, and some new fun product offerings from Prefix.

Please note we will be meeting at the West Hamlin Road facility in Rochester Hills.

Where: Prefix Corporation,
1603 W Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309.
You may click here for directions.

When: May 15th, 10am to Noon

Coffee and donuts will be provided by our club.

We must wear masks, practice social distancing and follow all current CDC Guidelines during this event.  Masks may be removed when consuming food or drink.

In order to help us prepare, please signup using the “Sign Up Now” button below.

Questions can be directed to our Event Coordinator, Tony Smith and he can be reached at: (248) 310-7362 or email: fairview86@yahoo.com

Red Ox Tavern
(aka Red Ox Social)
45411 Park Ave, Utica
May 19th, Starting at 6:30pm

Come join your fellow Viper friends for a tasty meal at the Red Ox in Utica.

The Red Ox bills itself as the area’s premier sports bar dining experience, with gluten-free and low-fat options available.

They have a full bar and feature numerous Michigan breweries on-tap.
Most items on the menu are reasonably priced, and a sample menu can be found here.

Weather permitting we’ll be sitting on the patio, overlooking our reserved parking area.

If you need directions, you can find them here.  If you can’t make it by 6:30, feel free to join when you can.

Event Coordinator is Mike Cipponeri, and he can be reached at (248) 758-8703.

We must wear masks, practice social distancing and follow all current CDC Guidelines during this event.
Masks may be removed when consuming food or drink.

MCVO Presents
a new 2021
Snakes Invade Shelby Township
This is our third Snakes Invade Shelby Township event,
but this year we have been invited to a new venue.

We are pleased to announce, that the Godfather Bistro & Cigar Bar will be the location for our Snakes to gather.
Our hosts, Brandon and Victor love Vipers, and have opened their beautiful establishment to us.

The Bistro features a full bar, menu and fine cigars in a classic American Style atmosphere.
Plus there’s a spacious outdoor patio where we can dine and enjoy adult beverages.
A large lawn surrounds the patio inviting us to relax and actually spend time catching up with our MCVO friends.

Our hosts are graciously offering attendees the following perks:
• 10% off all food items
• Free soda
• 10% off all cigars
In addition, Godfather’s will be having a $5 raffle with a chance to win a Travel Humidor, which includes a cigar lighter and cutter.  Also, in the prize pot is a top shelf Cigar Sampler.

Participants are also qualified for Godfather’s hourly giveaways of cigars, merchandise and swag bags.

Where:
Godfather Bistro & Cigar Bar
14073 23 Mile Rd, Shelby Township.
You may click here for directions.

When:
May 29th, 12-4pm

Their smoker will be cooking up delicious smoked meats!

We must wear masks, practice social distancing and follow all current CDC Guidelines during this event.  Masks may be removed when consuming food or drink.

You may bring your own chairs to sit by your cars, but alcohol may not be taken outside of the patio area.

There is no cutoff for signup, but we ask that you click on the “Sign Up Now” button, to help our hosts plan for the event.

Questions can be directed to our Event Coordinator, Gary Rappaport and he can be reached at: garyrppprt@gmail.com or cell: (248) 462-0486

Your MCVO is so happy to announce that this year we will be able to celebrate our Annual Spring Brunch … again!  The Brunch will be a little different from our normal event because of the current safeguards in place.  However, we will be able to socialize with all the Covid 19 protocols in place.

This year’s Brunch will be held at a different location.  It will be held under a very large banquet tent that can easily accommodate 300 people while observing the protocols.  Of course, the tent is set outside.  Masks are required for entry for the safety of all our members.  The meal will be served family style.

There will be reserved parking for our Vipers within view.  No worries!

Your MCVO Club has generously subsidized this event. 

I hope you will make time to join your fellow Viperholics and renew your friendships and make new ones!
We have many new members this year.
We would love for you to come and let us meet and greet each other!
Traditionally this is one of our largest events of the year.

There are many activities planned for the day:
• Annual Meeting
• Meet the Board
• Joyce Allen Award presentation
• 50/50 Drawing
• Club merchandise will be available
• Auction items
• Gifts
• Group Photo for Snake Bites

Join us in celebrating this event together!!
MCVO 2021 Spring Brunch
Come out and “kick off” with us our First Driving Event of the year

Location:
Italian American Cultural Society,
43843 Romeo Plank Rd, Clinton Twp., Michigan 48038
Date:
Sunday, June 13th, 2021
Time:
10:00AM until 2:00 PM
Cost:
$18.00 per person
• Business Casual Attire – No jeans or shorts allowed
• Registration deadline is June 1st for signup and payment.  Please click on the “Event Registration” button to be taken to a signup/payment page.

Please contact Event Coordinator, Diane Cipponeri, with any questions at mikecipp@comcast.net or call/text to 248-758-8702

Day Trippin’ with MCVO
Saturday June 26, 2021
9:00am Take Off

Kalamazoo Air Museum and more!
MCVO is starting the Day Trippin’ season in high flying style with

Vipers, Trains & Planes

The Flight Plan:

-A “low altitude” cruise along mostly off-highway roads.

-First “layover” Lost Railroad Museum in Grass Lake.  A beautifully done, local museum with virtual and live presentations plus many fine artifacts.

-A “flight delay” at “concourse” One Well Brewing in Kalamazoo for lunch, the “Air Marshal” reports they have dine-in, take out and patio service.  Their “beverage cart” has a selection of micro-brews.
Please note: indulging while “flying” is not endorsed by the club.

-“Departure” is on the “1/2 mile runway” (it’s a short drive)

-With “arrival” at Kalamazoo’s Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Experience.
A local treasure with two facilities on the same campus.  There are static displays plus restoration in progress.  It truly transcends time and space.

Your “Zoo ticket” is courtesy of MCVO
Food and Drink are the responsibility of the Pilot

-“Final destination” is an optional Cruise to Dinner at Zukey Lake Tavern, an MCVO favorite.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO ARRANGE A ‘GROUP’ RATE
To register use the “Event Registration” Button below
–If you miss the registration DEADLINE of 6/16 you’ll need to “stowaway”.
-Unfortunately stowaways can’t get a ticket pre-purchased by MCVO.  You’ll need to pay admission at the Air Zoo gate for your “seat assignment”.

Itinerary:
9:00am
Cruise Caravan Takes Off From Kohl’s Brighton

11:30
One Well Brewing
4213 Portage St.
Kalamazoo, MI 4900
You may click here to review their menu and beverages

1:00pm
Air Zoo
6151 Portage Rd
Portage, MI 49002
You may click here for details about the Air Zoo
or
Click here for Air Zoo brochure (for pilot and crew pre-flight briefing)

Masks and social distancing are required, in addition to following all current CDC Guidelines during this event.  Masks may be removed when consuming food or drink.

Weather and necessities permitting this is a Viper Club event, please drive your Viper.
If this isn’t possible give me a call and we’ll make an accommodation.

Bob Swartz, email: racerbob@comcast.net or cell: (248) 882-4301