Slipstream - May 2001

Pam’s Page
by Pam Abdalla, Slipstream Editor
You know summer’s just about here when
the calendar fills with eating activities, and
there sure are plenty to go around in the next
few months!
First, there’s the Happy Hour at The Oasis
Restaurant at Joe Pool Lake on May 3rd, then
a barbeque at Mayo Performance on the 12th,
and then yet another Happy Hour at Champps
Americana in Addison on the 17th.
Coming up in June, there’s a Father’s Day picnic on the
17th, which is sure to have more than enough food to go
around as everyone is to bring a side dish.
Finally, let’s not forget the lunches at Good Eats in Addison
and Plano twice each month, as well as the free pizza and beverages
and other goodies at the Shoffit’s during the monthly
board meetings!
Even if you’re not into autocrossing,
you can’t tell me you’re not into eating!
So come on out and have a great time
with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts.
Go ahead and stuff your face a little.
We don’t mind.
Maverick Minutes
by Andy Mears, Maverick Region Secretary
The April Bored, oops, I mean Board
meeting tried to get started at 7:10 and was
finally restarted at 7:13 when everyone finally
agreed to let James have the floor. This
month's meeting was again at the child
friendly and pizza abundant home of James
and Wendy Shoffit.
First issue up for discussion was the
repair of the radios that the club uses for
driving events. A motion was passed to purchase new batteries
for each radio and repair units that are unusable.
Next, discussion continued regarding the purchase of
new flag sets for use at Club Racing events. This topic was
tabled until Joe McGlohen could obtain additional quotes to
be presented to the board for future discussion. It was followed
by a related discussion regarding the club purchasing a set
of vehicle scales for use by club members as well as the possibility
of rental to individuals or other clubs to defray the cost.
The topic was tabled as well until more details concerning
cost and features could be presented to the board.
Next, James wanted to make sure that the board members
were aware of the fact that Slipstream is subsidized by
the club and that it does not profit or even break-even. It was
agreed that the quality of the newsletter far exceeds the cost
that the club incurs as well as the desire to maintain the
existing layout. There was much discussion regarding raising
advertising rates as well as how to reduce cost. The issue was
tabled.
On a more exciting note, Kevin Hardison and Wendy
reported on another successful driving school that occurred
the weekend of March 31 and April 1. Despite the limited
port-a-potty capacity, everyone had a great time and it
appears hopeful for more participation by the school
attendees at the other driving events this year.
The Spreen's reported on upcoming events including
May at Mayo's which will be on Saturday May 12, and planning
for the location and date of next year's "New Member
Party" is in progress.
Brian Scudder gave an update on the October Club Race.
Plans are for a three-day event with a Friday DE and racing
on Saturday and Sunday. Watch for the half page ad in
Panorama in May.
The One Lap of DFW event is getting finalized and looks
like around 20 - 25 car clubs have expressed interest in participating.
Check the web site for all the latest details
(www.pca.org/mav).
Keith Olcha reported on the June Drivers’ Education
(DE) event and is expecting the rates to be around $180-185
per driver for the two day event.
Kay Leibel generously donated to the club two crystal
trophies that may be used for event trophies. Thank you,
Kay.
Finally, a last minute motion was passed to try and
secure usage of the Naval Air Station for a driving event.
With all business completed the meeting was brought to
close at 9:00.
Maverick Region PCA board
meetings are held once a month.
The board meetings are open to all
PCA members and your suggestions
and opinions are welcome . . .
. . . and there’s FREE Pizza!!!
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