April - GGC BMW CCA

Sharks Swarm Again
On April 16-18, 2004, the big, beautiful BMW 6 Series
coupes will once again swarm to Paso Robles, California
for the third annual Pacific SharkFest!
The E24 6 Series BMW was manufactured from 1976
through 1989 and represents the ultimate autobahn
cruiser of the ’70s and ’80s. The coupe’s grace and smooth
flowing, elegant lines (reminiscent of a shark, hence the
name) are still modern today. The big news for this year’s
event is that special guests, BMW NA product marketing
representative, Thomas Jefferson, and M Brand and
Motorsport Manager, Hernando Carvajal, will be joining
us in a BRAND NEW E63 6 Series coupe (or maybe an
E64 convertible). They are looking forward to abandoning
New Jersey for a casual and warm California weekend
with a bunch of other enthusiasts.
Last year there were over 60 examples of the big coupes
on display at Paso Robles’ City Park for the Show and Shine
Car Show, and if this year’s enthusiasm for the event is any
indication, there will be even more cars in 2004.
In addition to the camaraderie, tech talk, and wondrous
array of cars to admire, there are over 50 wineries in the
local area—most offering tours and free wine tasting. Tours
will also be available to Hearst Castle in San Simeon, Nit
Wit Ridge in Cambria, Mission San Antonio De Padua, or a
leisurely drive around Lake Nacimiento. There are numerous
opportunities for shopping and fine dining in Paso
Robles and the surrounding area.
This year’s festivities will help raise money for a local
charity—the D.R.E.A.M. for Kids Foundation. This great
organization was established in 2001 to serve San Luis
Obispo County’s foster children and their families.
For more information and coverage of previous
gatherings, visit the Pacific SharkFest website at www.
PacificSharkFest.com
When: April 16-18, 2004
Where: Paso Robles, CA
Contact: Paul DiMauro 831-624-8218
www.PacificSharkFest.com
Bay Area ’02 Swap & Show 2004
On a warm and sunny May 17th, 2003—a flawless Bay
Area day—over 100 cars parked on the lawn for the third
annual Bay Area ’02 Swap & Show. Looking around the
field, it was hard to believe that there were as many cars
as we had counted. But it was true, over a hundred 2002s
were present.
Bay Area 02 is pleased to announce the 4th annual Swap
& Show on Saturday, May 15, 2004 at El Camino Park in
Palo Alto, California across from the Stanford Shopping
Center from 10am-2pm. The event is free to the public.
Participants can buy, sell, or swap new and/or used
car parts, special performance products, and hard to find
items. There will be a Tech Session involving a discussion
around repairs, products, and maintenance for the 2002.
The show is open to the BMW 2002 and all variations
in the ’02 series. We also invite owners of BMW models
built between 1965-1976 including Neue Klasse, E9 (CS),
E3 (Bavaria, 3.0S etc) to participate. We had a nice turn
out of these models last year and welcome their return.
Car Registration Fee
Car Show Only
Pre-registration $16.00 per car
Day of Show $20.00 per car
Swap Meet (includes a space to show your car)
Pre-registration $30.00
Day of Show $40.00
Vendor Registration Fee
Pre-registration $90.00
Day of Show $120.00
Vendor and Car Show Space is limited, and early
registration is encouraged. The deadline for pre-registration
is April 23, 2004 either by postmark or online
registration.
A special commemorative T-shirt is included with
all paid registrations. Registration time is 9-10am on
Saturday, May 15.
Sponsorship is welcome. Contact JP Collins or go to
our Web site for details. The deadline for sponsorship
is April 30, 2004.
When: May 15, 2004
Where: El Camino Park, Palo Alto
Contact: JP Collins, jp@bayarea02.com
Pre-registration: www.bayarea02.com
or 415-775-4126.
Chapter Area Representatives
If you are interested in developing some new friends
and want to become more actively involved in the CCA,
here’s your chance. The Golden Gate Chapter has most
of its members spread out over a 4,000 square mile area,
so the position of Area Representative was created to
provide local contacts for members. We are interested
in involving our Area Representatives in our quest to
increase member participation in chapter events
The Area Representatives’ responsibilities would be:
1.Aend a chapter board meeting at least once a
quarter.
2.Keep up to date with chapter meeting minutes and
current events.
3.Assist members with questions regarding club operations,
rules, events, etc. by making themselves available
via email or telephone. Responses to messages shall be no
more than 48 hours except in cases where travel takes the
representative away from the Bay Area.
4.Organize social events for their area at a minimum
of once every six months (twice a calendar-year). Some
examples: Formula 1 Race watching parties at a local
establishment; weekend breakfast or lunch arranged at a
restaurant; weekend driving tours. These events should
be designed to help members meet each other and new
members to establish contacts within the chapter.
5.Personally welcome new members in their region
to the chapter by email or phone contact. The Membership
Chair will provide a list.
6.Provide feedback to the board regarding member
concerns or ideas.
If you are interested in becoming one of our several
Area Representatives, please contact Bob Lenarcik
(membershipchair@ggc-bmw-cca.org or 831-336-2377 x401)
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