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On the CoverSVR Member Frederick D. Rauch at LagunaSeca September 14, 2009 in his recentlybuilt (in 2009 ) 1979 3.2 Liter (2290 lbdry) track car.Photo by: David WongNew and improvedSVR calendarGo to the SVR home page atwww.derporsche.net and take alook at the new and more functionalcalendar, which includeslistings of regional, Zone 7, andnational PCA events.You’ll like it!Got Track?TrackMasters Racing is a leader in High PerformanceDriver Education events in NorthernCalifornia, and invites SVR-PCA drivers toparticipate in our events.Thunderhill - Friday October 2ndInfineon - Thursday & Friday October 8th and 9thInfineon - Friday October 23rdInfineon - Friday November 6thInfineon - Saturday November 21stLaguna Seca - Friday December 18thCome out and stretch your car’s legs on some ofthe finest tracks in the country!Fun, safe, and definitely . . .No speeding tickets!www.TrackMasters-Racing.com

2009 Board of DirectorsPresidentCookie Anderson 916.988.6534president@svr.pca.orgVice PresidentBill Keegan 916.415.1539vicepresident@svr.pca.orgSecretary &Niello Event CoordinatorKim Nelson 916.933.4282secretary@svr.pca.orgTreasurerBetty Silva 707.864.0491treasurer@svr.pca.orgSocial DirectorBabette Hatten 916.772.5280social@svr.pca.orgMembership DirectorDoug Klein 916.791.4864membership@svr.pca.orgCompetition & Safety DirectorFrederick D.Rauch 916.989.0580competition@svr.pca.orgWebmasterJohn Murphy 916.858.2304webmaster@svr.pca.orgPast PresidentMike Willis 916.363.8313pastpresident@svr.pca.orgDrifter EditorJR Evinger 916.850.5543editor@svr.pca.orgZone 7 RepresentativeGolden Gate RegionSharon Neidel 650.508.1308sharonneidel@yahoo.comwww.derporsche.netVolume 47, No. 10 October 2009In This IssueUpcoming EventsFeatures and Reviews02 - SVR October Breakfast 13 - Potpourri03 - Escape 200913 - Tech Article: Smokin’ cont.04 - SVR October Dinner16 - Concours on the Avenue 200905 - SVR Autumn New MemberWelcome TourColumns and Departments06 - 2009 Niello Concours at Serrano 03 - Cookie’s Crumbs08 - Wine Appreciation at Zinfandels 07 - Drifting Back09 - SVR Calendar of Events 15 - SVR Sept. Board Minutes11 - Reiff’s Gas Station Tour 17 - SVR Oct. Membership Report12 - 2009 Mendocino Tour 19 - SVR Goodie Store12 - SVR 2009 Christmas Party 20 - SVR Classified14 - Monterey Sports CarChampionships18 - SVR November DinnerInformation and Committee DirectoryAutocross ChairBob Peake 916.353.1369bbayou@jps.netDrivers Education ChairFrederick D. Rauch 916.595.3371fdr@fdrmotorsports.comGoodie StoreTom Sisson 209.296.5352targatom@volcano.netRally ChairHelen Ashuckian 916.481.2759helena@lanset.comCharity ChairTambra Kroetz 916.989.1954tkroetz@comcast.netConcours ChairKent Brandon 916.663.1702kbrandon@ncbb.netDummkopf ChairLarry Wilson 916.536.9703Lwilson1230@comcast.netTechnical ChairJim Kinnicutt 916.985.7770jkinnicu@yahoo.comG24 ChairLee Deter 916.391.9956ldeter@yahoo.comAdvertising ManagerMike Willis 916.363.8313mikew@derporsche.netSacramento Valley Region, Porsche Club of America (SVR), publishes the Drifter monthly for its members. Written contributions and photos are welcome and should be e-mailed to the editor. The deadlinefor material is one month prior to the month of publication. SVR members should notify the membership director promptly of an address change to insure uninterrupted delivery. All material in this newsletteris protected by copyright. However, newsletter editors of others regions chartered by the Porsche Club of America may reprint any article provided that credit is given to the author and Sacramento ValleyRegion and that The Drifter is cited as the source.the drifter 1

Join Your Fellow SVR Members At7811 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights (Across from Lowe’s)The First Saturday of Each MonthThe Club is a conversational group dedicated to the enjoyment of its members. It is a friendlygroup in which there are no strangers. Please join us for an hour or two of conversationabout our cars, upcoming events, or anything else that interests you.Meet in the banquet room at 9:00 A.M.Order from the menu and pay for your own meal.Senior Menu AvailableIf you plan to join us, call Herb or Jan Hoover at 916.424.5163want to see it in your rear view mirror?Call us, we can make it happen!Pacific PowerMotorsports2330 Bates Ave, Suite D5Concord, CA 94520925/525-0470Track & Race Preparation • Custom Fabrication • Street & Racing PartsFire Systems • Chassis Set-up • Alignment • Chassis & Engine Dyno Tuning2 the drifter

Cookie Crumb’sby Yvonne “Cookie” Anderson, 2009 SVR PresidentAugust was a very busy month. Monthly dinner at Evans Kitchenwas put on by The Hoover’s. It was a sell out dinner and everyoneseemed to enjoy themselves. Food was good and there was plentyto eat. Thank you, Jan and Herb Hoover.Historic’s in Monterey was a week long event. Many of ourmembers attended and even worked this event. If you were oneof the lucky ones that got on Bob Jacobson’s work list you gotfree passes to most of the events. Linda McMahen and DiannaLeight put on a wonderful cocktail party Thursday night at PacificGardens Inn in Pacific Grove. Thank you girls! Friday night wasthe unveiling of the Infiniti M. It was a gorgeous car; wish I hadone in my garage. I would like to thank Bob Jacobson for gettingJerry and I on the guest list for the Infiniti M unveiling. Saturdaynight was the art show with many artist displaying some of therework done for Pebble Beach. Sunday was the Pebble Beach Tourd’ Elegance. It was the most elegant car show I have ever been to.There were over 150 cars dating back to the 1900’s.There were Bentley’s, Packards, Bugatti’s, Morgan’s, Jaguar’s, Rolls-Royce’s to name a few. You could see yourself in the paint jobs.I think they had them freshly painted and then wrapped themin bubble wrap to keep them perfect. I stuck my head into a fewcars and inhaled the smell of fresh leather. What an experience!!!Thank you to Jon and Janet Kramer for giving us their extra ticketsso we may go to the concours on Sunday. Motorcycles were alsofeatured this year at Pebble Beach Tour d’ Elegance, many datingback to the early 1900’s. Jerry was in his glory.I understand two of our members received awards, congratulationsto Judy Hanna for winning 2nd place in her 1962 356 T6BPorsche in the Tuesday Concours in Carmel and Bill Keegan took3rd place in his 1987 930 Porsche. Special thanks go to Jim andLinda McMahen for preparing these cars for the Concours.2009 Escape to the Birthplace of AviationOctober 1-4, 2009Ohio Valley Region invites you to this year’sEscape in Dayton, Ohio.Join us for Country Road Tours, Scenic CoveredBridge Tours, the Aviation Trail Interpretive Centersand private Behind the Scenes Tours at the NationalMuseum of the United States Air Force.Opportunities for car viewing and dining arecombined at White Allen Porsche, the PackardMuseum, Quaker Steak & Lube, the Taj Ma Garajand at Carillon Park.So come to the “Heart of it All” in Southwest Ohio forEscape 2009.Register for Escape 2009 at:http://escape.ovrpca.orgWe only have a few events scheduled in September and October.If anyone would like to do a tour or have some idea for an event,please give me a call.the drifter 3

October Dinner Meeting at25075 Blue Ravine Road, #160 Folsom, CA 95630Corner of East Natoma Street in the Raley’s CenterMonday October 12, 2009A unique experience! Join hosts Jeff &Gail Back at the fabulous Back Wine Bar.$24.00 per person includes a selection ofgourmet mini pizzas, mixed baby greensplus your choice of grilled steakchimichurri or grilled salmon and includessoft drinks. Special wine pairing selectedby Jeff Back will be offered for only $5.00.A large selection of other wines and beerare also available for purchase.RSVP no later than October 5, 2009 toKevin Dougherty or Claudia Cypher at(916) 956-9204 or kdougherty@aol.comThey are opening the restaurant just for us, so weneed at least 40 people by October 5 th .4 the drifter

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2009 Niello Concours at SerranoSunday, October 4, 20094525 Serrano Parkway, El Dorado HillsExperience Festi d' ItaliaSee beautiful motorcars from 10am - 5pm at Nielloconcours at Serrano, located on the Green at theSerrano Visitor's Center, 4525 Serrano Parkway, ElDorado Hills. This year you will have the addedexperience of the Festi d'Italia - a special celebrationof the Italian Marques.Advance (discount) tickets are available forpurchase at all Niello car dealerships beginningAugust 1, 2009 or by visiting:www.nielloconcoursatserrano.com/ticket_info.htmlTickets will be $35.00 in advance and $45.00 at thegate. Ticket includes parking, shuttle, and an eventprogram. Children 12 and under no charge with paidadult.SCHEDULE OF THE DAY7:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Car Placement10:00 AM - Judging Begins12:00 Noon - Fashion Show3:00 PM - Awards Presentation4:30 PM - Best of Show Presentation6 the drifter

Drifting Back – October 2009by Larry Wilson30 Years Ago (October 1979)The full-page DRIFTER ad for the October 4 Dinner Meetingat Zorba’s had this irresistible hook: “We will be entertained byNick Zorba performing his famous Table Dance, and PrincessSamyra will present her exotic bellydance.” Wow! No word onthe turnout, but it had to be HUGE. Offered a few days later,on October 7, was the SVR High Speed Wine Tour. TourmastersJim McDade and Paul Bates promised entrants they would tastetheir way through at least three wineries in the Napa/Sonomavalleys. Helmets and nomex not required. Trische Robertsonsaid it followed the most unique and longest route she’d evertaken to Sonoma.On October 21, SVR presented Last Chance II, a Zone 7 autocrossat Cal Expo with Larry Wilson as chairman. The last eventof the 1979 series attracted 78 drivers, but the only championshipstill up for grabs was for Class 19, modified six-cylinder cars, andthe protagonists were Emmett Wilder (Redwood Region) and JimMcDade (SVR), both in 914-6 race cars. It was a winner-take-alldeal, and when the dust cleared, McDade was still looking for4-thousandths of a second. Yup, ol’ Jim clocked 40.539 seconds,Emmett 40.535. After the last run, 48 workers helped Jim drownhis sorrows by finishing off three cases of beer. They were: Jackand June Samples, Sally Weddle, Dwight and Linda Mitchell,Trische Robertson, Kerry Creasy, Pat and Larry Wilson, StanBreyfogle, Mel Pasta, Dave and Debbie Marek, Robin Stone,Jim Chandler, George and Nona Morley, Ted Fukushima, Scottand Kathy Peebles, Jim and Joyce Karver, Michael and MaryPeters, Larry and Gloria Dunn, Fred and Nancy Myron, C.C.and Launa Craig, Rich Farlinger, Nancy McDade, Jim and SheilaMcDade, Darrel and C.C. Overstreet, Paul Bates, Rik and LettieLarson, Kirk Bradford, Ted and Diane Colbert, Howard andMarlene Souza, Glenn and Laquita Hills, Dave Blanchard, andMike Willis.20 Years Ago (October 1989)September 30 - October 1, Carrera de Sierra XII: a two-daytime and distance rally departing Fillmore’s in Sacramento witha route through Timbucktoo, Smartville, Loma Rica, Dobbins,Log Cabin, Bassetts, Vinton, Chilcoot, Sparks, Virginia City, CaveRock, Paynesville, Markleeville, and Jackson, with Phillip Marksas organizer, John Clever as rallymaster, and a worker crew consistingof Rik Larson, Mike Willis and family, Larry and Pat Wilson,Ted and Kay Robinson, Sally and Ron Boeck, Jason Sorenson,Ron and Hazel Rule, Jill Lundstrom, Bob and Mary Siles, andRay Seamans. Thirty-three rally teams competed for awards infour classes, and the SVR team of Tina and John Murphy wonthe Beginner Class with only 292 penalty points. Other SVRteams were Ron Boeck and Rod Sorenson (5th, Expert Equippedclass), Harvey and Connie Cain (2nd, Expert Unequipped class),George and Nona Morley (7th, Expert Unequipped class), Allenand Dolores Weddle (2nd Novice class), Jim and Joyce Karver(6th, Novice class), and others in Beginner class; Jim McMahenand Suzanne Plantz (3rd), Tom and Tambra Kroetz, (4th), RandyVidmar and Pals (9th), Dave and Dolores Johnson (10th), andRobert Dennison and Elizabeth Carr (11th). On Saturday nearLoyalton, the team of Dave and Dolores Johnson came throughthe checkpoint in EXACTLY the WRONG direction of travel.The Second Annual SVR Halloween Costume Party and DinnerDance, October 28 at the Clarion Hotel, chaired again by BobPeake, was kicked off, literally, by 10 raisins (Ron and Sally Boeck,Allen and Dolores Weddle, Mark and Starla Hirst, Fred and FranSeigner, and C.C. Craig and Karen Mangin) all dancing to thetune, “I Heard It On The Grapevine.” Bob and Beth Jacobson,disguised as Batman and The Joker, won first place in the costumecontest. Greg and Cyndee Peart appeared as white flower potsand placed second (they were married a few days earlier, October6th). October odds and ends: Jim McMahen and his 1979 911SCwas the Best of Show winner at the October 22nd SVR SecondAnnual Wash ‘n’ Shine Concours. By letter dated October 10,1989, GRASSROOTS MOTORSPORTS editor, Marjorie J.Suddard, notified SVR that THE DRIFTER had won Class 3(251-500 circulation) in their nationwide 1989 sportscar clubnewsletter competition.10 Years Ago (October 1999)Jim and Linda McMahen presented their October 15 NapaValley Wine Tour and Picnic, and in the spirit of the season, eachdriver received a miniature pumpkin. With a different twist, ninecars started the tour, eleven finished. The group stayed togethernicely until, at the first rest stop, Tom Kroetz convinced BobJacobson they should swap cars for the next leg. As the groupdeparted, Tom couldn’t figure out how to start Bob’s car. Bobwaited. Tom finally succeeded, but the other cars were gone - outof sight. Then, Jim McMahen radioed they he had encounteredmore Porsches. Part of the group, the Pearts and Hanna/Swenson,broke off and joined McMahen, and after a few minutes theyrealized they had joined a Diablo Region Tour. By some miracle,all remnants of the original tour including the Murphys re-joinedjust before reaching S. Anderson Winery for tasting champagne.Rutherford Hills Winery and a picnic was next. The rest of thetour was uneventful, but fun.Held at the Fair Oaks home of Mike and Sue Ambrozewicz,the October 23 Concours, Charity Auction, and Barbeque withTom and Jude Sisson as co-chairs and with concours help fromKent Brandon, was a great event with something for everyone andwith a noble purpose. First was the concours in the Ambrozewiczfront yard. Just one class with awards to the top three. Several tiedscores were broken by which car had more gas in its tank. Alanand Diane Nishimoto came in first followed by the tied duo ofDennis and Judy Stettner and Bud and Mary Ann Behrens. Withmore gas, Bud and Mary Ann got the nod. The picnic went on inthe back yard, simultaneously. Herb Hoover, Jeff and Kim Kinder,and Tambra Kroetz brought tables for the auction items. Shadetents and umbrellas were scrounged by Judy Hanna and RichSwenson, Mike Ambrozewicz, and Rik Larson. The nimble fingersof Sally Boeck rumbled on her laptop as she recorded all winningauction bids. Kirk Bradford and Larry Wilson were auctioneers,and when the dust cleared, the club had clocked over $2,600 forthe Sacramento Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancerfoundation. Is this a good club, or what?Phil Lawrence organized the October 30 Costume Bowling, atCountry Club Lanes, and nine costumed keglers showed up: Judeand Tom Sisson as Elvira and a vampire, Herb and Jan Hooveras a magician and Miss Kitty, Phil Lawrence as El Gringo, KentBrandon as a hippy and Cindy McKenzie as a baseball, and Larryand Mary Clark as the Pope and an angel. Larry Clark receivedthe best bowling score award. But, how do you launch a bowlingball dressed as a baseball?the drifter 7

By Popular Demand2nd Wine AppreciationBy David Hoffman, Wine AfficianadoZinfandelsSunday, October 18th, 2009, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.Light dinner to follow.At the Garage of Bob & Beth Jacobson, 3215 Maidu Lane, Lincoln, CA 95648Telephone 916.645.3555Fee: $20.00 per personParticipation in this event is limited to the first 32 persons who make paid reservations. For info, callBob or Beth at the above number or e-mail bobjacobson@yahoo.com. Send snail mail to Bob Jacobson,P.O. Box 589, Loomis CA 95650.8 the drifter

SVR October/NovemberCalendar of EventsEvent Location ContactOctober1-2 PCA Escape 2009 Dayton, Ohio escape.ovrpca.org3 SVR Monthly Breakfast Waffle Square Herb & Jan Hoover 916.424.51634 Concours - Niello @ Serrano El Dorado Hills Larry Wilson lwilson1230@comcast.net7 SVR Monthly Board Meeting RPM Cookie Anderson 916.988.65348-9 Driver’s Education Infineon Frederick Rauch fdr@fdrmotorsports.com10 New Member/G-24 Tour TBD Doug Klein 916.791.486410-11 Time Trials - GGR DE/TT Infineon Walker/Cullinan ggrttchair@gmail.com13 SVR Monthly Dinner Back Wine Bar -Folsom Kevin Dougherty kdougherty@aol.com18 Wine Appreciation Jacobson’s Garage, Loomis Bob & Beth JacobsonBobJacobson@yahoo.com3 0 - 3 1Nov 1Mendocino 2009Tour & Weekend GetawayNovember3 Event Planning: How to lead aTour or host a DinnerMendocino Rik Larson 916.481.6084Event Location ContactTBDDoug Klein at dougk@surewest.net or916.791.48644 SVR Monthly Board Meeting RPM Cookie Anderson 916.988.65346 Driver’s Education Infineon Frederick Rauch fdr@fdrmotorsports.com7 SVR Monthly Breakfast Waffle Square Larry Wilson lwilson1230@comcast.net8 Reiffs Gas Station Tour Woodland Mike Willis: mikew@cwo.com or Emily atewillis@cwo.com or 916.363.831314 Special Transition Board of TBD Cookie Anderson 916.988.6534Directors Meeting16 SVR Monthly Dinner Brickhouse Restuarant Mike & Emily Willis mike@cwo.com,ewills@cwo.com or 916.363.831321 DE for Charity @ Infineon Infineon Frederick Rauch fdr@fdrmotorsports.com29 Special Function - DecorateChristmas Tree/DinnerTowe Auto Museum Kim Nelson 916.933.4282Check out the latest calendar information available online at: www.derporsche.netthe drifter 9

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Mark your calendars for November 8 thWe are touring to Reiffs Gas Station In WoodlandCost $8.00 Per PersonMore information will be available in the November Drifter regarding tour start andlunch information Picnic versus Lunch stopMARK started his collection with the purchase of a 1930's Wayne Gas Pumpat a neighborhood garage sale. Since then he has added a Diner, Barber Shop,Gas Station, General Store and Old Time Movie Theater.Look Hard! Don't think the Car that crashed into the Garage and the littleproblem he had with the Cessna was a dream. Who knows, maybe they gottheir License anyway? This crazy collection of Memorabilia is alive andgrowing all the time. OK, so maybe he is a little Wackey, but you have to sayif Rippley's Believe it or Not and Multiple National TV show's like it... it can'tbe all Crazy...It's a great way to step back into the past and remember how it was or at leasthow Mark thought it was.For reservations and information contact Mike & Emily Willis, 916-363-8313Or mikew@cwo.com or ewills@cwo.comthe drifter 11

Mendocino 2009 TourBy Sacramento Valley RegionOctober 30 th – November 1 st (three days, two nights)LAST CALL!!!!!This is a 3-day, 2-night tour to the Mendocino area. And because Halloween occurs that Saturday, we will have a party.And then take an extra hour of sleep because it is also the end of daylight savings time.We have folks staying at the Hill House, Little River Inn, the lighthouse and some vacation rentals. If you need help infinding a place to stay for the 2 nights, contact Rik Larson (contact information at the end of the announcement).If you are attending and have not received a tour confirmation from Rik, also contact him immediately.Schedule: leave Niello Porsche on Friday morning; lunch stop in the wine country; social on Friday evening. Saturday isopen (kite flying, miniature golf, shopping, etc.) and a party on Saturday night. Sunday is also open with folks generallyreturning home in small groups.And remember: don’t turn your back to the ocean.Rik Larson916.481.6084mendocino2009tour.svr@gmail.comNiello Porsche have most graciously offered their elegant facilityin Rocklin as the location for our 2009 Christmas Party.Festive Music - Holiday Decorations - Delicious Food,SVR friends - and Porsches...what an evening it will be!Location: Niello Porsche Facility4525 Granite Drive, Rocklin, CADate: Saturday, December 12, 2009Time: Social Hour, 5:30pmDinner: 7:00pmAttire: Holiday Attire12 the drifter

Potpourriby pdkporscheThis column is meant to inform you about various SVR happenings and SVR people. It will also explore what is happening in otherregions as well as things seen on the internet that are Porsche related.I am a member of the regions but will remain anonymous. I am not very active but I thought I could provide a vehicle to talk aboutvarious happenings that of interest but not usually reported in this electronic world. Granted the reporting of items in a printedpublication is not immediate it does provide for some possible discussion and follow-up that is not of an demanding nature. Sendme items that would be of interest. These can be questions or food-for-thought or gossip or gripes.To start off I will say that the September 1st edition of the event calendar received from Babette Hatten was very interesting in thatit included an item on “How to Lead Driving Tours and Host Dinners”. It is being held on Tuesday, November 3rd and being presentedby Sheila McDade and Bill Keegan. Neat idea for those that want to know the best way to organize and present these typesof events.And how about someone writing an article on their driving impressions from the recent Panamera test drives down in Monterey inAugust? Surely someone from the region attended this car introduction.Send your questions or gossip or gripes to: pdkporsche@gmail.comTech Article: Smokin’ – Continuedby Jim KinnicuttWith special thanks to Jim Webber – Niello PorscheHello to all. Jim here again with a follow up to last month’s article on blowing smoke. I want to first say thank you for some of thequestions I have received and we will be talking about them in the upcoming issues. In the next article I am going to take a look atthe PDK tranny and it’s operation. I would really love to get some input on driving impressions from some of you that have experiencedthis cool tranny first hand. Perhaps some of you that got to drive the Panamera while we were in Monterey?? Give me a callor hit me on eMail anytime. If you don’t, I know who some of you are and I will likely be calling you!It seems the Q & A type of format will work, at lest as long as there is interest in submitting questions. If you have a question aboutyour particular Porsche model, or a question in general, please submit it to me via my eMail (jkinnicu@yahoo.com). I will researchit and get the answer(s) back to you as soon as I can. Like I mentioned last time, I will also publish it in the next Drifter, so youmay become a famous published author! If your question however is related to personal ‘issues’, like “Gee Jim, how do I convincemy spouse WE really need to plunk down some change for that new Carrera GT?” … well, I think we will have to have a couple ofMargaritas to properly address that one. ;)After the last article I had two ‘printable’ questions come up. The first was more of a follow up question:Q:This question was submitted by Bill Keegan:“I have 911 Turbo, 1987 930 SE (Special Edition = Slant nose option) that will blow a good cloud of smoke on most (not all) startups,even if downtime has been as short as 5 minutes. Sometimes it can be a couple of months between startups. Oil usage is abouta quart every 1500 - 2000 miles, not excessive for a turboA:In order for a engine to produce smoke on start up, the oil has to be in the combustion chamber on start up. With that said, there acouple of things that can lead to oil being left in the cylinder.• Blow-by is one possibility. It is compression passing by the cylinder rings. Blow by can be checked with a test called acylinder leak down test (pressurize the cylinder and measure the percentage of air leaking by the rings). This will show if worn ringsare the culprit.• Another possibility would be, oil leaking past the valve guides.Like Bill mentioned in his question though, a quart of oil every 1500-2000 miles is considered normal for a turbo.the drifter 13

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September 2, 2009 SVR board meetingby Kim Nelson, SVR SecretaryPresident Cookie Anderson called the meeting to order at6:33PM.Attending: Mike Willis, Kim Nelson, Cookie Anderson, DougKlein, Babette Hatten, John Murphy, Betty Silva, Lee Deter, HelenAshuckian, Ray Silva, Frederick Rauch, Bill KeeganMinutes: The August minutes were reviewed and accepted.OLD BUSINESS:Board Member Badges: The Board agreed that badges for nextyear’s Board Members should be similar to the ones from severalyears ago where the title was larger. Doug has the authority tomake minor changes such as badge size and typeface as he sees fit.Double signatures on SVR Checks: Doug reported after talkingwith our bank (Wells Fargo) that bank personnel cannot consistentlyensure our checks are signed by two SVR board members.A motion was made and seconded that starting in 2010 thePresident and Treasurer will have signing authority on all clubaccounts, but only one signature will be required per check. Additionally,both the President and Treasurer will have on-line accessto view the accounts and the President will have access toSVR checks in the absence of the Treasure. The motion passed bya margin of 5 to 3.NEW BUSINESS:President Manual Progress: Cookie noted that she still needswrite-ups on Competition, Secretary, President and Vice PresidentBoard positions.Christmas Party: Kim gave an update on this year’s SVR ChristmasParty at Niello Porsche on December 12 th. The budgetfor the event was presented and then modified by the Board toinclude the “SVR Board Stimulus Package”. The “Stimulus Package”basically reduces the cost of the party to $25.00 per personwith the balance being paid for by the club. The Board obviouslyhad a good time discussing the Stimulus Package – a motion toheavily subsidize the Christmas Party was made, seconded andunanimously approved by the Board.New Members Group and G24: Doug Klein and Lee Deterpresented a thoroughly prepared document to combine the NewMember program with the G24 program. The Board requesteda few minor changes be made and then approved the programunanimously.November 3rd Class on How to plan an SVR Driving Tourand host a Dinner: Bill discussed a training event geared towardhelping people learn how to put on Dinner Meetings and DrivingTours. A $50.00 budget was requested and unanimously approvedby the Board.SVR’s Annual Planning Meeting: Bill suggested we move SVR’sAnnual Planning Meeting to February or March in an effort toget more club members to participate. The Board feels the ideahas merit and suggested waiting to decide on the date until ourZone Rep. announces the first 2010 Presidents Meeting.BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:Charity: Tambra KroetzNo report.Competition: Frederick RauchNo report.Advertising: Mike WillisMike reported that A&S BMW currently plans to discontinueDrifter Advertising next year.Drifter: JR EvingerNo report.Financial Report: Betty SilvaBetty reported that the club is financially strong and has moneyin the bank.G24: Lee DeterNo report.Goodie Store: Tom SissonReport received and approved.Membership Director: Doug KleinSVR has 574 primary members with 470 affiliate members for atotal of 1044. The club also has 6 dual members. We had no newmembers last month and 2 members transferred out.Social Director: Babette HattenThe Board unanimously approved budgets for the November16th dinner meeting and the November 8th Reiff Driving Tour.The Board also discussed the cost of dinner meetings and unanimouslyapproved to suspend the $1 to $2 per person currentlyrequired to cover SVR overhead expenses through July of 2010.Tech Chair: Jim KinnicuttNo report.Webmaster: John MurphyThe total number of hits to our website continues to decline as itseems most people are using the bimonthly Events Calendar foractivity information. However, the downloads of The Drifter areincreasing and in August, there were more than twice as manydownloads as members of SVR meaning its audience is muchlarger than just our region.Vice President: Bill KeeganBill updated the calendar for Board members.Past President: Mike WillisNo report.President: Cookie AndersonNo further information reported.Meeting adjourned: 9:17 P.M.Next Meeting: RPM Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 6:30 P.M.the drifter 15

Concours on the Avenue 2009by Jim McMahenIt was a lightly overcast day in Carmel on August 11, 2009, but that did not dampen the buzz in the air. Carmel was awakenedto the sound of over 200 automobile engines running and the smell exhaust. Porsches, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Maseratis, Fords,Buicks, Cadillacs, Chevrolets, street rods, dragsters and more were being staged for their entrance onto Ocean Avenue the site ofthe 2009 Concours on the Avenue. All the cars were placed and the judging began at 11 A.M. sharp. Each entrant was hoping thatthe judges would find his/her car to be the best. As the judges finished and thanked entrants for showing their beautiful cars, theowners’s hearts raced with anticipation and thoughts of “was it good enough” ran through their minds. After what seemed to be aneternity the award presenters started to make their rounds. As they approached the area where each class was displayed, owners roseto their feet with great expectation. Two of the entrants were especially excited, Judy Hanna and Bill Keegan. Judy entered her 1962356 Porsche notch back and Bill entered his 1987 930 Porsche factory slant nose. Can you imagine the thrill when a presenter walksup to you says “Congratulations”. Well that is what happened to Judy and Bill. Our very own Sacramento Valley Region membersJudy Hanna and Bill Keegan were each awarded a beautiful Tiffany silver platter. Judy received second place for her efforts and Billgladly accepted third.16 the drifter

October Report Membership Report by Doug Klein, Membership DirectorThe Sacramento Valley Region has 574 Regular Members, 470 affiliate members and 6 dual members, for a total of 1,050 members. Membership is down by just 3%since the first of the year, a surprisingly small number given current economic conditions. Congratulations to Bob Peake for 30 years of PCA membership. Bob hasserved the club and its members in many different capacities during this time. Thank you, Bob.New Members:Chris BarnettYuba City CA 95991cbarnettmd@aol.comH: 901-219-9097 2008 911 4S SilverBob FrickerRoseville CA 95661abbeyrose1@aol.comH: 916-782-1483 1968 912 Targa GreenTen Year Anniversary:Dave and Mary ParkerTwent-five Year Anniversary:Tom and Tambra KroetzThirty Year Anniversary:Bob PeakeChanges:Gregory Fazzio, Deborah HarrisonFolsom CA 95763Bruce and Mary LagomarsinoSacramento CA 95821Paul Lanman, Alison Lanmanpaullanman@yahoo.comLendine and Bill Nelsonlendine1@cs.comJohn and Anthony SheppardPenn Valley CA 95946530-205-9767 2010 997 GT3 WhiteDennis and Carol Ann Smithsmithdennisr@gmail.comCongratulations to the following on their:One Year Anniversary:Dr. Scott and Lorena HeatleyMike and Bryan ZanoliFive Year Anniversary:Bret BarrowChris and Terri HinojosaWilliam TurpieInterested in having fun with other Porsche enthusiasts?It’s easy! Join at www.pca.org (credit cardsaccepted) or email Doug Klein at membership@svr.pca.org or call 791-4864 for a paper membershipapplication.The new SVR database has space for two emailaddresses for each member. Want SVR emailssent to both your home and work addresses, or toanother family member? Email the second addressto membership@svr.pca.org, and I’ll include it inthe database.When changing your mailing address, email address,phone or any other information, rememberto update both PCA (the national organization)and SVR (your local club). The two databases areseparate and independent. Update PCA by loggingon to the national web site, www.pca.org. UpdateSVR by emailing changes to Doug Klein at membership@svr.pca.org.Why join the Porsche Club of America???Driving tours to the best wineriesand most scenic localesPorsche tech sessionsDelicious BBQ picnicsDrive at Infineon and Laguna SecaMonthly dinner parties/meetingsAutocross to learn car control skillsPorsche tech sessions…and moreIf you want to have a great time with other friendlyPorsche enthusiasts, log on to www.pca.org (creditcards OK) or email/call Doug Klein at membership@svr.pca.org / 791-4864 for a membership application.the drifter 17

Our November SVR Dinner will again be at the Brickhouse Restaurant and Lounge in Elk Grove9027 Elk Grove Blvd. Suite 100 (old town Elk Grove)Mark your Calendar for Monday, November 16 th6:30 Socializing -- 7:00Pm DinnerOur dinner will be served family style consisting of the following:Their special Pot RoastItalian Baked ChickenAll with Soup, Salad and two pastasFour course dinner will be @29.00 each.(Corkage $10.00)Please note that we will be on vacation from September 30 th to October 16 th .Space is limited so reserve early and deadline is November 6thFor reservations and information contact Mike & Emily Willis, 916-363-8313Or mikew@cwo.com or ewills@cwo.com18 the drifter

GOODIE STORE MANAGER NEEDEDby Tom Sisson, SVR GoodiestorekeeperNo ads or trivia this time.After about 30 years ofrunning Goodie Stores forvarious clubs, including about 10 forPCA-SVR, I have decided to hang upmy shingle and turn SVR’s GoodieStore over to someone else effectivethe first of January, 2010.I am hoping to find a volunteer to take over the store beforethat time so I can introduce them to our clothing vendor andlet them know something about the merchandise and procedures.I think some fresh thinking could improve sales. Besides it is agood way to get to know a lot of the club members, and havesome fun at the same time.If anyone is interested, please let me or Cookie Anderson know.You can find our contact information on the Drifter masthead.Thanks for your patronage through the years.Tom SissonWe are proud to announce thatDream Car Solutions has openedit’s exclusive detailing services tothe public! This once members onlyservice is now available to exceedyour expectations.THE WORKS$150.001) Wash2) Vacuum3) Interior cleaned and Conditioned4) Stain removal and carpet repair5) Engine cleaned and dress6) Under carriage cleaned7) Removal of impurities in paint8) Paint restoration and repair9) Scratch Removal10) High speed polishing11) Paint sealants and waxes12) Custom matched paint touch up’s916-374-1921( STORAGE AND TRANSPORT SERVICES)www.DREAMCARSOLUTIONS.COMIndex of AdvertisersA & S BMW 3Dream Car Solutions 8, 19FDR Motorsports 19Frank’s AutomotiveIBCIPB – AutosportIFCNiello PorscheOBCOK Tire ‘n’ WheelIBCPacific Power Motorsports 2Performance Products 6The Racer’s Group 10Reflections in Glass 20RPM Kart Racing 16Schatz & Krum 14TrackMastersIFCWalt Stickel 17the drifter 19

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