Slipstream - September 2020

additional computer (one of the region’s first) in our
home office. I even had a second phone line installed
just for the registrations. We’d teach school all day,
come home, and enter data all evening.
The rewards for all this work was the first day of the
Parade at check in, seeing all my old friends from all
over the country gritching about the heat in Texas, but
happy to be here. Then again at the Concours Banquet,
seated on the dais alongside all the folks who put this
event together. What an honor.
Jan Michel (Mayo), Treasurer 1987 and 1995; Members: 527
Well, how do you find one pivotal moment in 40
years of Maverick PCA? Partial history: I joined
Maverick Region in 1980 (around 300 members); I
was Treasurer multiple years as well as for Parade ’87,
Secretary a couple different times, Slipstream Editor
several years, Zone 5 Rep 1997-2002, Parade Chair
2004, then National Award Chair 2007-2010. Pick an
outstanding moment?? Being Parade Chair 2004 was a
fun time. I had an incredible set of people all doing their
jobs! I just sat back and watched.
Ed Mayo, President 1991-92; Members: 564
I noted in one of my last columns that at least I never got the
club involved in a middle eastern war . . . quite proud of that!
On an interesting note, I did award the “Selcer” trophy
to Julia Underwood for her great job as editor. When you
see Julia, ask her why her column was labeled “itor.”
Autocross rules and events were a big part of region
life at that time. We often had 50 entries at our autocross
and time trial events and that’s JUST Porsches! During
this time we also had autocross schools.
There was usually a large contingent of Mavericks
going to out-of-region events in Santa Fe, Whiskey Bay
Region (Louisiana), Corpus Christi, Austin, San Antonio
and where ever Parade was. I think swap meets were also
popular events back then.
And who can ever forget Linda Bambina’s “costume concours?”
Brian Scudder, President 1998-99; Members: 774
I feel honored to be in the Crest Club. I did not do that
much, in fact I think I was falling asleep at a “Bored”
Meeting and the next thing I knew I was running
unopposed for President. Then I tried to hold Maverick
Region together for the next two years. I have been
thinking of writing a book on my two years as President,
and VP, and Secretary, and Club Race Chairman.
One of the most memorable times was receiving the
Region of the Year Trophy at the 1998 Porsche Parade
in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Maverick Region
has always been a strong region with its size of area,
membership diversity, depth of events, and can-do
attitude. Winning the trophy the second time shows
that the region has continued to grow and remain
strong. I rediscovered a gift that was given to me at
Founders Day, an album with notes written on paper
cutout hands thanking me for my service as president.
This means a lot - thank you.
Alan Lage, Secretary 2000; Members: 905
Highlights of my time as
Maverick Region Secretary .
. . the start of the region DE
program and instructor clinic at
the then new MotorSport Ranch
race track in Cresson . . . 6 am
Saturday morning drives to the
Mineral Wells Airport where, as
Time Trial coordinator, I was in
charge of setup, teardown, etc. of our official Maverick
Region’s track, the Mineral Ring . . . and of course our
lively discussion board meetings at Brian Scudder’s
house, which included free beer and pizza. There may
have been some lively Porsche driving competitions
leaving those meetings!
James Shoffit, President 2001-02 and 2007-08; Members: 954
I joined the club in ‘97
to autocross the 1990 911
I had just bought.
Brian Scudder was the
President of the Maverick
Region my first year in
the club. Charlie Davis
was President next and
he was instrumental in
my decision to run for
President.
James and Wendy Shoffit. I’m told this is not their usual attire.
Keith Olcha, President 2003-2004; Members: 1006
A highlight of being President was lobbying PCA
National to take over the 2004 Porsche Parade from
another region that was having issues. We had a great
team of Parade-knowledgeable volunteers who worked
tirelessly and made it a success. It was exciting being
part of some of the committees and visiting prospective
venues. We rented the entire Texas Motor Speedway to
have the autocross in their giant parking lot and held a
club race inside on the racetrack as well as activities in
the infield. Streets were blocked off and the Concours
was held in downtown Fort Worth. It was magical!
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