Slipstream - January 2018

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
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