Slipstream - November 2015

Gimme a Minute: September Board Meeting
By Wendy Shoffit, Region Secretary October 7, 2015
President Jim
Falgout began
at 7 PM.
He continues to
work forming the
committee to help
field charities, including
Rich Solomon,
Linda Bambina,
and Mark Zimmerman.
Recent volunteer Bill Orr joined
the club in April and is now helping
Charlie Davis with photo contest
logistics.
Co-editor Carey Spreen had a great
time attending the Lone Star Le
Mans at COTA and Rennsport Reunion
V in California. Slipstream
was on time this month. Sue Crimm
provided lighting for Founders’ Day
last year, but she won’t be able to
this year. She provided several inexpensive
alternatives. Linda Bambina
said that Charlie is in the hospital,
but still plans to do the contest.
They are working out all the details.
Concours Chair Andy Kay is preparing
his second article about the
event in Carmel and said the 928
group is holding their “Third Coast”
event in November in Marble Falls.
David Robertson reported for
social chair wife, Tracy, that she is
working on Founders’ Day.
Newly appointed Safety Chair Joe
McGlohen is making sure that all
events have proper paperwork. He
wants to form a safety committee of
volunteers for the future. He is looking
closely at the Region Procedures
Manual provided by PCA national.
Editor Jim Hirsch said that we are
printing 1700 copies of Slipstream
each month. He appreciates the
event recaps and special interest features.
He had additional copies of
guidelines he passed out last month.
He also showed a sample version of
the calendar that will be for sale
later this year. All were impressed.
Sunday Drive Chair Tom Martin
reported that the Ben Wheeler
drive was a good event. and 37 cars
6 November
enjoyed many straights and a few
sweepers. The next event ends in
Granbury. He is working to increase
the number of drive leaders to keep
the group sizes smaller, but needs
volunteers. Safety is paramount.
Monthly Social Chair Stephanie
Ho said the event at Arthur’s was a
Porsche birthday celebration and
it had over 100 people (only 50
planned). November’s Social will
again be at the Hilton Garden Inn,
but in their ballroom. No event in
December because of the holidays.
Treasurer Richard Solomon reported
that the club is in good financial
position with ~$168K in the bank.
The September DE netted $2K and
charity laps raised a total of $1673
extra to donate to Mary Coney. Joe
McGlohen suggested to increase our
club’s donation to Mary Coney, as
well. Chris Tabor made a motion to
donate an additional $2500. Don Sebert
seconded; motion passed. Rich
then made a motion to donate $300
to the Boot Campaign in honor of
Jim Falgout’s father, who recently
passed away. Chris Tabor seconded
the motion. The motion passed.
Rally Chair Don Sebert looks forward
to the October 31st rally to
Lewisville, which will include a costume
contest. After the event, registrants
have the option of touring the
distillery and having lunch in Lewisville.
About 20 have signed up so far
for the primarily fun focused event.
Calendar Boy Brendan Eagan
continues to maintain the online
calendar and needs people to send
him info to include. He is working
to have an assistant help and learn
the ropes.
Time Trial Chair Travis Howard
recently moved the Truxster from
Zims to Mayo’s. The TT event at MotorSport
Ranch had perfect weather
for the 34 drivers in attendance (full
event). Maybe lost a little money, but
it was a quality event with 14 timed
runs for entrants. Received positive
feedback and might do a TT event
in the spring in Mineral Wells. He
reported for Swap Meet chair wife,
Robyn, that the event is upcoming
Oct. 17th at Zims. They attended
Rennsport, as well, and said it was
Porsche Nirvana.
Publicity Chair Linda Bambina
introduced Brenda Dranow to
help her with Slipstream duties.
She strongly recommended that all
board members RSVP for Founders’
Day and promote it as much as possible.
We will be collecting raffle items
and wants help soliciting them.
Brenda and Greg Dranow also attended
Rennsport and thought it
was great. First time ever at such an
event and both loved it.
DE Chair Chris Tabor continues
to focus on safety at events. Amber
Stice stepped up in place of Mary
Coney. The September event was
very successful with lots of positive
comments. November’s DE will be
in conjunction with the Club Race.
He has dates scheduled for 2016 and
will share those shortly. Recognizing
2-day events can be difficult, there
is a proposal to have a “PCA Track
Night” on a weeknight targeted to
new Porsche owners. Choice of instructed
laps or lead/follow. Several
driving sessions and a catered meal.
Will work on details.
Secretary Wendy Shoffit thanked
Rich Solomon for taking the minutes
at the last meeting while she
was also at Rennsport. She and
husband, James, later attended PCA
Escape to Mount Rushmore. Stories
of their adventures will be in the December
issue. Club Race registration
is in full swing and the Solo-only DE
registration will open 10/14.
Absentee Membership Chairs Tom
and Susan Froehlich reported we
have 1608 primary and 2518 total
members for the month, an increase
of 19 primary and 21 total members
from last month.
Lastly, Jim Falgout announced the
Mav of the Month is Chris Tabor.
Congratulations!
Meeting was adjourned.