August 2012 - GGC BMW CCA

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Ryan Rich Ryan Rich It was a tough battle with strong winds in the morning, but we managed to set up the corral in time for the arrival of Golden Gate Chapter race fans. It looked great: The tables were set with tablecloths—topped with flowers, nibbles, and sponsorship info—and the BMW colors flew proudly on the flagpoles. The happy members we saw throughout the weekend made all the hard work well worth it—and the ultimate bonus was hearing the Race Sonoma staff member in charge tell us, “Your club has the best corral of all the corrals!” One of my highlights of the weekend was when Mary Sandkohl and I got a chauffeur-driven guided tour of all the cars in the paddock from the big boss of Race Sonoma ticketing, and then a ride back to our corral (due to my bad knee). It was just by chance that we happened to flag down the big boss man! He had no idea who we were, yet he was just so nice to us. Thank you to all the other volunteers who helped me make this event a rousing success: Jeff Cowan, Luis Martinez, Nicole Martinez, Ryan Rich, Eric Ries, Jeff Roberts, and Mary Sandkohl!–Paula Williamson Donna Seeley Ryan Rich Luis Martinez Luis Martinez 14 Die Flüsternde Bombe August 2012
CHOICES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE What gets people involved with the administrative side of a volunteer organization like the Golden Gate Chapter? For me, the first step was receiving a gift: my membership in the BMW CCA. I’m not sure why it took a gift to get me into the Club, because for as long as I can remember, I have been a BMW fan(atic); once I got my hands on that shiny membership card and read my first Roundel and Bombe, I was hooked. I didn’t jump into the events right away, but I finally attended a car-control clinic. It was a blast learning how to control my vehicle better, but what really amazed me was that I met several very interesting people who seemed to love BMWs even more than I did. I began to realize that my passion was shared by many in this new group, and that being with these people brought that passion to another level. That made me curious about the people who run the Golden Gate Chapter, and what it takes to put it together something as professional as the car-control clinic. So I went to a GGC board meeting; there I was welcomed like an old friend, and I learned a lot about how a large chapter such as ours—the second largest in the US—keeps running smoothly. That peek into the world behind the scenes of chapter events really intrigued me. Within a few months, I began to think that I might be able to contribute something, but I didn’t know exactly how—yet. Then I learned that the 2012 board secretary position was open, so I jumped at the chance to become more involved in the chapter that I love. Why do I look forward to board meetings? Why do I get excited about our events? This position has given me a new avenue to express my passion for BMWs, and I truly enjoy the people around me. I look forward to the board meetings, where we accomplish a lot—completing and reporting on chapter business—in an environment in which we can laugh about most everything. Just hanging out and interacting with other BMW enthusiasts is a lot of fun! I get more out of my BMW because of the Golden Gate Chapter—and being a piece of the engine that keeps this chapter running is icing on the cake. The best part about volunteering, though, has to be the people you meet. I asked around the board a bit, and they all agree: It’s the people. You make friends in the chapter—and you make many more friends when you join in as a volunteer, people with wide-ranging interests and enthusiasms. There’s also a feeling of accomplishment from donating your time. Jeff Roberts, who stepped up this year as a co-coordinator for the autocross program, has been a volunteer instructor at the car-control clinics since 2008. He says he genuinely enjoys teaching drivers about their cars; it’s all worth the time and effort when he sees them By Jared Petrie, Secretary improve their skills. It’s a further feeling of accomplishment when CCC graduates want to move up to the next level by attending our autocross events. It’s like sparking a flame; our volunteers open new doors to appreciating these cars—and driving them the way it was intended. So, readers, I encourage you to take the next step and kick your BMW CCA membership up a notch. Just come out for some pizza at one of our board meetings—at least once. How about the next one? Consider it a GGC pilgrimage! Even if you don’t get the urge to volunteer, you’ll at least get dinner, and I guarantee at least one good laugh. Giving back to an organization that gives you so much joy can turn a great club into an exceptional one. –Jared Petrie 2013 GGC Board elections are coming up soon! You’re part of what makes our chapter one of the best in the BMW CCA—so why not join the management team? Just nominate yourself for one of the board positions listed. A description of each position can be found on the website at ggcbmwcca.org>About GGC>Chapter Overview in the Operations Manual PDF. AND THE NOMINEES ARE.... Let’s put your talent to work! Send your nomination and a short candidate statement to GGC Secretary Jared Petrie at secretary@ggcbmwcca.org, no later than October 19, 2012. Remember, you are the Golden Gate Chapter! We’re nothing without our volunteers—but with them, we’re the greatest chapter in the USA. Let’s put new blood and fresh ideas on the board—and keep Golden Gate the best in the West! • President • Vice President • Secretary • Treasurer • Membership Chair Find the Ops Manual here August 2012 Die Flüsternde Bombe 15
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