Slipstream - January 2001

Maverick Founder’s Day 2000
by Carey Spreen
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Every year in November, Maverick Region celebrates the
founding of PCA's Region in North Texas, referred to, as you
might have guessed, as Founder's Day. This year's event took
place on November 11 at the Eastern Hills Country Club in
Garland. Maverick member Jerry DeFeo has some “insider
connections” with Eastern Hills, and was instrumental in getting
the feast set up for us.
And what a feast it was. There were three choices of entree,
plus lots of veggies and side dishes to choose from; enough so
that, even after going back for seconds, we couldn't even finish it
off! Dessert was still waiting for those who had left room for it.
Founder's Day is one of the few events held during the year
when we get a chance to dress up, and you can see what people's
hair looks like BEFORE they put on a helmet. Tuxedos and
evening dresses, although not required, brought a touch of elegance
to the evening.
A traditional part of Founder's Day is that the year-end
trophies and awards are given by the Event Chairpersons. In
addition to the driving event trophies, awarded by Alan Lage
(Time Trial chair) and Fran Ussery (Autocross goddess), special
recognition was given to Lanean Hughes, who, if you don't
know by now, received the Porsche Club of America's coveted
Enthusiast of the Year award. Fran presented Lanean with a gift
certificate to a spa, where she can pamper herself if her
enthusiasm runs low (although there is no evidence that this
is ever going to happen!).
It was also noted that there have only been a handful of
women that have been tapped for Enthusiast of the Year; most
recipients of the national award are men. However, it was uniquely
fitting that Fran presented Lanean with her gift, since Fran was a
previous recipient of the honor.
Outgoing President Charlie Davis also announced his choice
for the Richard Selcer award. As he counted the achievements of
this year's recipient, it became obvious whom his choice was:
Slipstream editor Wendy Shoffit, who, among other highlights,
won 2nd place in class in the Parade Newsletter competition last
summer! Wendy is most deserving of the award - congratulations!
There were also door prizes galore (no one, repeat, no one
left empty handed) in addition to a silent auction, the proceeds
from which went to the Hope Shelter. Many thanks to the donors
of the door prizes and auction items!
Finally, the election results were tallied (nope, no recounts
were requested and no higher courts had to become involved)
and the 2001 Executive Board was announced. We hope that it
comes as no surprise (since all but the Treasurer candidates ran
unopposed) that James Shoffit was elected President, Mimi and
Carey Spreen are repeating as Co-Vice Presidents, Andy Mears
will be our Secretary, and Bob Knight will return after a long
absence as Treasurer, defeating Bob Benson for the spot.
If you haven't made it to a Founder's Day, make a point to
come to the next one--you won't be sorry!
2001 Maverick Board Members President James Shoffit,Vice Presidents
Mimi and Carey Spreen, and Treasurer Bob Knight
(not pictured Secretary Andy Mears).
Congratulations!
2001 Board
Members
President . . . . . James Shoffit
Vice Presidents . . . Carey and
Mimi Spreen
Treasurer . . . . . . Bob Knight
Secretary . . . . . . Andy Mears
Best Wishes For a
Great Year Ahead!
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