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Maverick Region 55th Anniversary Founders Day By Olga Taylor, Manu Bhatia, and Beckie Gomer A s a new Maverick, I approached the 55th Anniversary Mavs & Mochas event with a bit of nervousness. Would my ‘80 SC play well with the other models? After years of power steering, would I be able to successfully back her into a parking space? I was feeling all of that and more. Alas, my fear was replaced with joy when I saw the huge smiles of Mav volunteers and vast expanse of my favorite marque. The traffic jam was stunning -- I just loved every bit of it. There was no lack of diversity! I saw wonderfully preserved 356s parked beside various 911 models, new and old. Yes, I saw at least one 914, many beautiful Boxsters and Caymans; in fact I might have seen at least one Panamera and a few Cayennes. (I missed seeing everything -- sorry if your baby is not mentioned here). My conclusion: this club is very welcoming -- I think I saw a BMW in the mix. So, after confidently backing into a parking spot, things got better as I walked amongst these marvelous vehicles. While Porsches are known for style, smell, and sound, PCA members are an eclectic group who love to drive, display, and discuss Porsches. Top-down if possible, hood-up if warranted, and always confidently parked -- this is how we do it! So, what was it like? Imagine throngs of strangers sharing war stories interrupted by spontaneous bursts of laughter. That’s what it was like at the 55th Anniversary Mavs & Mochas at Highland Park Village on December 2, 2017. Many thanks to all the volunteers who created this wonderful experience. Your execution was flawless! Final thoughts: never miss a Mavs & Mochas event. Whatever your mindset or preconceived notions, show up. You will be overwhelmed by the outpouring of friendship. And like me, you and your Porsche might receive the President’s Award at the People’s Choice Car Show: total surprise. - Olga Taylor he first Saturday in December, over 200 T Porsche enthusiasts gathered together with their families in the Highland Park Village to celebrate their love of a truly unique sports car brand. With the parking lot filled nearly to capacity with cars ranging from beautifully restored vintage automobiles dating back to the 1960s to pristine nearly-million-dollar hypercars, there was a little bit of something for everybody’s tastes. Base model Boxsters parked next to range-topping GT3s, sporty sedans parked next to family-friendly SUVs. Nearly every car in the Porsche model lineup was represented in one way or another. Mike Mahoney, the Maverick Region Concours Chair, made this Founders Day Mavs & Mochas an extra special event by hosting a People’s Choice Top Ten car show. Every person who attended this morning event got to cast a vote for each of the ten Porsches they saw that most caught their eye. Over 100 Maverick members chose to participate in the Top Ten show and each donated $10 for our Huffaker Hughes Hope House charity. The results were announced at our evening event: 1st overall: Michael Hensarling, 1956 356 Speedster 2nd overall: Jack Griffin, 1955 356 Continental 3rd overall: Bill Kruder, 1964 356 C President’s Choice: Olga Taylor, 1980 911 SC Targa Rounding out the top 10, in year model order: Roberto Anderson, 1963 356 C Pam Adams, 1967 911 Raj Gill, 1996 911 (993) Turbo Scott Boyd, 1997 911 (993) Turbo Ajai Cadambi, 2005 Carrera GT John Harvey, 2016 Cayman GT4 Chris Sorrells, <strong>2018</strong> 911 GT3 Michael Hensarling’s 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster People’s Choice Top Ten Car Show Winner Photo by Michael Durovick 16 <strong>January</strong>
Three Morning Events to Start a Day of Celebrations Mavs & Mochas and Toy Drive photos by Bob Molyneux What sets the Maverick Region apart from other car clubs is the sheer diversity of its member base and their choice of rides. Every single car had its own unique flair, and every single owner had a story to share about how they came across their particular car. Owners proudly stood by their cars, eagerly waiting for somebody to spark a conversation just so they could share their story. Bill Kruder and Debi Gibson brought a Christmas tree atop their 1964 Porsche 356C to both Mavs & Mochas and the Toy Drive Photo by Michael Durovick They say that every Porsche has a personality, and the stories from Saturday morning were as unique as the owners themselves. I met owners who had been passed down their cars as a part of their family inheritance, owners who had posters of their dream cars on their bedroom wall as kids, and owners who collected rare and exotic cars just because of how passionate they are about their interests. There were members who took their cars out to the racetrack regularly to let them truly breathe, while others kept them in spotless condition as their garage queen. It didn’t seem to matter which car they were driving was or how much it cost, every owner still stood proudly by their car. This was a gathering where socio-economic boundaries did not exist. Enthusiasts left their differences at home and came together for a unifying passion: their love for cars. I’ve been involved in the car scene for several years now, and I really have to say that nothing comes close to a PCA event. The sheer number of cars and the dedication of the volunteers who work countless hours to make these events possible does not go unnoticed. Ultimately however, it comes down to the passion of the owners, who wake up bright and early on a Saturday morning to share in their love for cars. Fifty-five years in, and the Maverick Region has only the sky as the limit. I can’t wait to see what comes next! - Manu Bhatia O n Saturday, December 2, the Plano Christmas Cops Program had a very special delivery of toys, clothes, baby items, gift cards, and even batteries for the over 300 families they support each holiday season. Our Maverick Region had 82 cars gather at the Walmart parking lot off Dallas Parkway in Plano. Bill Kruder and Debi Gibson, along with a Christmas tree atop their 356, led us on a 10-mile drive to the Plano Police Department on 14th Street. To begin the drive, we had the help of the Plano PD to navigate traffic and get the entire group started together. Several stop lights along the route meant our group of 82 Porsches broke up into smaller groups, but that never reduced the amount of holiday cheer we all had to give. Some members dressed the part in holiday sweaters and Santa hats, although the spring-like weather could have supported holiday shorts instead. Even Rudolph’s nose and antlers joined in on the fun. Okay, that nose was placed by my husband Tom, who loves to celebrate the holidays! But I’m sure Rudolph and Santa would have approved of the effort. Reaching our destination, we were greeted by members of the Plano PD, who directed each and every one to drive through the drop off location where we were able to deposit our unwrapped presents. Over 250 donations and $1800 in gift cards were made to the Plano Christmas Cops families that day, including TeddyG, who stuck his head out of his ride’s sunroof for part of the drive. Thanks Jimmy and Phyllis Gallegos for transporting TeddyG to his final destination. Seeing the generosity from the members set the tone for the beginning of a joyous Holiday season for many families who otherwise might not have presents to give to their children and family members. The Maverick Region members are truly very generous and thoughtful. - Beckie Gomer 17
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