Founders Day <strong>2019</strong> by Debi Kruder Can you imagine more than 300 Mavericks and their favorite Porsches coming together on the biggest event of the year? You will soon hear their engines, recognize the laughter, and experience what’s my favorite event of the year! On Saturday, December 7th, we will celebrate 57 years as a Maverick Region and its many accomplishments at our annual Founders Day. It’s one day, 3 events, and over 3000 members! Mark your calendars and register today. The morning will kick off with our monthly Mavs & Mochas bright and early at Nordstrom’s North Park where we will also host the 3rd annual Top Ten People’s Choice Car Show. Nordstrom continues to be a generous host to our members generously opening their department store doors early to allow us to sneak through for coffee and shopping. And what better time of year than December? So, whether rain or shine, bring your Porsche and your pocket book to start that Christmas shopping! Speaking of shopping, don’t forget to load up your Porsche too with holiday gifts for children in need for our 3rd annual Mavs Toy Parade. Participating cars will meet at the Walmart located at 1700 Dallas Parkway in Plano. As last year, the Maverick PCA is partnering with the Plano Police Department in support of Plano Christmas Cops. We are excited to lead the parade driving our ’64 356 with windows full of stuffed animals, baby dolls, and all things merry with a Christmas tree on top to add to the fun! So motor your car full of new and unwrapped toys, baby supplies, and new coats for all ages, but especially teens. Once your car is unloaded, feel free to enjoy downtown Plano with your favorite Mavs and pick a lunch spot before heading home for a quick nap. Then it’s time to photos provided by Author get dressed in your holiday attire! Feel free to dress up or down in your favorite party dress, holiday sweater, or even your cowboy boots cause it’s time to celebrate! Meet us at Grapevine Porsche for festivities that begin at 7pm. Early registration discount for this event is given through <strong>November</strong> 20th at $45 per person (increases to regular rate of $55 after that date.) What do you have to look forward to at the Founders Day evening event? First, we are celebrating 50 years of the Porsche 914 and are excited to showcase many in our club all while enjoying Pecan Lodge, an open bar, and mingling with your favorite Mavs. Pecan Lodge will be catering their award-winning pulled pork, smoked brisket and new this year southern fried chicken, salad, and even dessert to include peach cobbler and cupcakes. As the evening progresses, members make their final votes for our 2020 officers, hear the name of the recipient for the James Shoffit Maverick of the Year Award, pick up their silent auction purchased items before heading home with a commemorative poster and car decal. In addition, our 2nd annual online silent auction for our charity the Huffaker-Hughes Hope House is ready for viewing and bidding! Just visit the website, www.mav.pca. org/FoundersDay and start bidding now! Our Founder’s Day Silent Auction is our largest financial contributor to our Mav PCA charity and features exclusive Founder’s Day Event Mugs, the finest Porsche gear, gift certificates to your Porsche’s favorite shop, and more! Every Porsche needs an oil change so why not purchase in our silent auction to support this great cause! Hope exists to eliminate domestic violence through intervention, offering shelter, counseling, support and education to promote the healing of abusive relationships. Winning bidders pick up their purchased items on Founders Day at either Mavs & Mochas or at the evening event following President David Robertson’s closing comments. Registration is now available online and mavpca.org and on social media and early registrants don’t forget receive a discounted rate. Founders Day <strong>2019</strong> is sure to “drive” to one of our highest attended events in the history of the club and we can’t wait to see you there! Attend 1, 2, or all 3 great events! 8 <strong>November</strong>
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