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Minutes of the West Michigan Region of the Porsche Club of America

December 6, 2004

Arnie called the meeting to order at 7:01PM at Delta Imports

Members present were: Arnie Axelrod, Kurt Wirth, Rick Riley, Craig Ackerman, Colin Carpenter, Brenda Hildon, Carol Friday, Eric & Lina Spross

Minutes: The November minutes were approved.

Treasurer: The Treasurers report was approved.

Webmaster: No report. It was noted that the web needs to be updated with the new meeting location – Delta Imports.

Membership/Advertising: Eric noted that there are outdated membership applications being dispensed. Eric will order application holders for the area businesses who carry them and will provide new applications. There are still issues with the database at National. Carol noted that the Advertisers have not been billed for the 2004 calendar year. Brenda will get Eric contact info. Carol will provide a list of advertisers who paid for 2003.

UBER: No report.

Insurance: No report.

IROC: No report. We are still looking for a new IROC rep.

Activities: No report. Arnie and Lorraine went over the 2005 and have made a few changes. An updated calendar will be listed in the Uber and on the Web. There are still openings for more activities for those who are interested in chairing an event.

Enthusiast Award Report: Arnie will provide Craig with the updated points standings. There will be a Winner and Runner-up announced at WinterFest.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

The club has a new Finance Manager – Denise Covington.

National is still working on the ongoing membership database issues.

43 regions entered the race for the best newsletter. There may be a change in classification for the next contest in order to give smaller regions an equal opportunity.

Arnie encourages the particiation of members and suggested a mentoring program might be helpful. He welcomes any other suggestions that may boost participation.

OLD BUSINESS:

Appetizer Party: A great time was had by all. Carol & Bob will once again hold this event in Dec. 2005.

Club Charity: The Board has approved Make-A-Wish Foundation as the Charity that the club will support in 2005. Craig Ackerman is the facilitator of fundraising efforts for this Charity. ** Members wishing to facilitate fundraising efforts for a Charity during the 2006 calendar year, may present their proposal to the Board for approval **

** Meeting adjourned to a neighboring restaurant at 8:00pm for the remainder - Delta Imports closes at 8:00pm **

NEW BUSINESS:

WinterFest: Plans are progressing. Anyone interested in helping with setup prior to the event can contact Brenda – blue911rsr@charter.net 269-973-1682.

February Dinner Drive: Rick Riley will be hosting the February Dinner Drive. New location: Leo’s. Details to follow in the Uber and on the Web.

OPEN FORUM:

Rick suggested the paddle boat in Holland for anyone who’d like to organize an event in July.

Meeting adjourned at 9:15PM

Respectfully submitted by Brenda Hildon