The Klingberg Concours and Auto Shows have come to an end but we are so thankful for the 30 years of great events.
I want to thank all those who showed their automobiles, volunteered, or sponsored our events through your business or personally. Whenever people who were at the events get together, they share so many stories about every aspect from rare vehicles to good food and family activities. On this website, I plan on sharing some of these stories as time allows. But most importantly, together we have raised over $4 million supporting all the vital programs helping traumatized children offered by Klingberg, making it all worth it.
Some people have asked about Gail Lebert and Aimee Bush Benitez who were with me planning and producing the Klingberg Motorcar Events for the past 7 years. Gail retired June 2022 and has been traveling and is thoroughly enjoying retirement. Aimee found her dream job in February 2023 and she and her husband Bryan have been enjoying life. We were a close team and we still get together periodically over coffee.
I became Vice President Emeritus for Klingberg and continue working in specific areas such as the Auto Restoration Program, the Klingberg History Museum and alumni relations, and special projects.
The Klingberg Auto Restoration Program is still going strong. The program continues to help students learn about the restoration of antique cars and gives them the basic know-how to get them started on a rewarding hobby or career. We will be taking the Klingberg antique automobiles to area car shows and events to promote the program and we hope to see many of you and continue to reminisce about the past 30 years.
Mark