Pam’s Page by Pam Abdalla, <strong>Slipstream</strong> Editor As I got ready for my first time-trial the weekend of July 21st, packing my umbrella and sun block, I wondered what exactly I was thinking? It’s 200 degrees outside and driving in this kind of heat without air conditioning (to make the car perform better) and with a hot helmet on, you’d think a person would have to be crazy. I certainly thought the idea was, and therefore, was considering going as a spectator only. But my husband and Wendy Shoffit talked me into participating instead. Well, now that it’s all over, I’m glad I did it! Yes, it was hot. In fact, it was extremely hot. However, I must say that the part that was hot was when I wasn’t driving. Once I got in the car Maverick Minutes by Andy Mears, Maverick Region Secretary First off, thanks to Teri Davis for taking the minutes for the first half of the meeting. James called the meeting to order at 7:01, well sorta to order. Control was eventually regained and the meeting progressed. First item up for discussion is the use of PCA message boards to be placed at the area Porsche dealerships. Club members have volunteered to update messages and restock the boards as necessary. The club currently owns one board and will be purchasing two additional boards. The boards will be placed at Park Place Porsche, The Porsche Store and Autobahn. The nominating committee is looking for anyone interested in getting involved in Maverick Region management at a board level. The club has 4 position that are decided by election of the membership as a whole. President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasury. Please contact any of the current or past board members if you would like to throw your hat into the ring or would like to find out more about any of the board positions. The club will purchase one tent/canopy for use at the next DE event. Charlie Davis has volunteered to act as “Interim Equipment Chairman” and will begin the task of research and and on the track, I forgot all about the heat and was totally concentrating on the task at hand. Even after my run was over, I didn’t begin to notice the heat until a good 15 or 20 minutes went by, as I was still absorbed in the afterglow of my run, talking about how I did, what I could have done better, and etc. In the end, nobody who was there could argue it wasn’t hot, but I guarantee very few, if any, would say that once they were out there on the track that they didn’t forget all about the heat and think only about how they were going to approach the next turn. All in all, it was a great day and I am glad I was talked into participating. I look forward to next one, no matter what temperature it is outside. “anal-yzing” the club’s needs for both storage and transportation of equipment. If you are interested in helping please contact Charlie Davis (chuxter@airmail.net). PCA National will begin permitting 16 and 17 year old drivers to participate in PCA events. There will be additional forms that must be signed by both parents. If you have questions please contact James Shoffit for more details. Charlie Davis requested that the 914 Special Interest Group (SIG) event in October to be run concurrent with the MRPCA October “Run Whatcha Brung” autocross. The morning will operate the same as the annual event and the SIG group will autocross in the afternoon with 914 classes. Contact Charlie for more info. Maverick Region is planning a “Drivers Family Reunion” <strong>August</strong> 25 in Mineral Wells. Look for the ad on page 3. Also, Teri Davis reported on Round-Up in September and is taking reservations and for accommodations. There is a full weekend of activities including things to do for both the adults and children. Contact Teri if you wish to attend or want to help out. (See ad on page 9). Meeting closed at 9:01. Remember, the monthly board meetings have been moved to Thursday nights. 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!!! 6
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