Slipstream - July 2011

Maverick Minutes
Madhu Rao
Our June board meeting reviewed
our recent and future regional
events in 2011. We have been
very fortunate to receive the ongoing
support of you, our membership, as well
as the volunteers and board chairs who
contribute their energies to make these
events happen. On behalf of the board
officers, thank you very much.
John Hamilton, our President, started the meeting at 7pm
and summarized the positive reception to our recent events
and thanked everyone for their participation. He described
our ongoing relationship management activities with other
PCA regions, local automobile dealers, and our membership
at large. He then requested updates from the board.
Madhu Rao, (full disclosure that’s me), described an
initiative to survey the entire Maverick Region membership
(that’s you) to gain your feedback on our regional operations
and obtain your suggestions for improvement. He reviewed
the survey goals and format (electronic, 2 pages). He then
described the steps to field the survey to the entire region.
One such step is a pre-survey email communication you
will receive from John Hamilton describing the intent of the
survey. Your feedback is extremely important and will help
ensure we are delivering a great membership experience for
you. On behalf of the board, thank you for your participation.
Madhu also described the upcoming Maverick Region
2012 officer elections. The process steps and timeline will
be presented at the July 6th board meeting. Thereafter,
an election committee will be established to manage the
nomination process. If you have any questions please feel
free to contact the election committee or any of the current
officers.
Carey Spreen, our May Maverick of the Month, described
the very successful Saturday rally which was held in May.
Twenty rally participants drove all over north Texas and
ended up at Rancho Sereno, on time. How is that for a
successful event! He acknowledged the contributions of
Linda Bambina and John/BJ Harvey in this regard.
Travis Howard updated the board about the May 21-22 AX/
TT at Mineral Wells. He recognized Wendy Shoffit, who at
the last moment, volunteered onsite to help out. He noted
that an opportunity exists for more instructors to help the
students at the AX/TT events. If this sounds like something
you would be interested in please contact Travis at tt@
mavpca.org or Tannia Dobbins at ax@mavpca.org. The
board brainstormed about holding specialty AX/TT events
(e.g., ladies only, Sunday Drive Tours). Full disclosure: I
was caught up in the moment and may even dip my ‘heel
and toe’ into this event. Watch out cones, here I come!
Robyn Howard noted that a swap meet is planned for
October 1. These are great opportunities to get stuff for
your Porsche! Stay tuned for more details.
Ed Mullenix discussed holding a Tech Session in late Q3 or
Q4, 2011. These are great opportunities to learn more about
your Porsche! Stay tuned for details.
Fresh from a well-deserved vacation (after tax season) our
treasurer, Jim Falgout, reported that our financial condition
continues to be healthy.
Mike Brodigan noted that we are halfway through Drivers’
Education season. He noted that attendance was strong at
the May Drivers’ Education event with over 100 participants
(drivers, volunteers, and instructors). Mike also noted that
reception to the 2011 Drivers’ Education incentive continues
to be positive. Yellow level drivers receive a 1 free event
after 4 and white level receives 1 free event after 3 events.
If you have an interest in Drivers’ Education events or just
want to volunteer as an instructor or helper please contact
Mike at DE@mavpca.org.
Wendy Shoffit noted that the Maverick Region directories
have been printed. You can order a copy for $5 at www.
clubregistration.net.
As expected, the Concours team presented a ‘detailed’
update. Frank Briggs noted that the May at Mayo’s Concours
event was very successful with over 80 members and guests.
Jack Griffin also described the upcoming Autos in the Park
event at the Cooper Clinic on June 5th. Good luck to all
who enter. Here’s hoping that we Mavericks earn a ‘clean’
sweep of all medals. Don’t you think my word choice above
is very punny?
Pat Friend said he really enjoyed the May Saturday drive
in his new 996. He brought several new Maverick Region
badges to the meeting. Lisa Steele will be distributing
these to our members along with some related membership
information.
Chris Christensen noted that recent Happy Hours continue
to be well attended and the new format involving several
couples hosting/coordinating these events is working well.
If you have an interest in hosting/coordinating a Happy
Hour please contact Chris at vp@mavpca.org.
Mike Ferrar has been enthusiastically attending our board
meetings and volunteering at various events since November
2010. Thanks Mike! On behalf of the board, we always
welcome your interest in volunteering on behalf of our
region. Please let any board member know your interests
and they’ll take it from there.
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