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

October 2, 2006

David called the meeting to order at 7:00PM at Delta Imports

Members present were: David Reid, Ted & Gabi Blacklidge, Amber Door, Brenda Hildon, John Kilgren, Kurt Wirth, Colin Carpenter, Rick Riley, Arnie Axelrod

Minutes: Approved.

Treasurer: Approved. Amber has not received the bill for the August Uber.

Webmaster: David reported that Michael was not able to put together a report due to his Grattan obligations.

Membership: 1 new member, 3 transfers in, 0 transfers out, 6 non-renewals, 6 renewals. Primary members: 252. Affiliate members: 212. Total membership: 464.

Advertising: John is working on renewals. He has had 4 renewals, 1 not interested in renewing until next spring, and 1 not yet contacted.

UBER: Candis reported: The October issue of the UBERS has gone to press and should be in the mail mid-week. This was my 50th and final edition of the UBERS, having served in the position for 5 years. I am excited about having Marcio Curvelo take over for me – it is time for new blood and a new perspective. Marcio will have a great support system with Gabi Blacklidge acting as contributing writer and Michael Betz providing late night comic relief. Marcio, Michael, Gabi and I will meet for dinner on October 12th in Kalamazoo and I will turn over all pertinent records/templates to Marcio at that time. Thanks to everyone who lent me their support and encouragement over the years! And good luck Marcio!

Insurance: Kurt reported that Duane Weed has a copy of the insurance & waiver for the fall Color Tour. No insurance is needed for the Nov. 15 Dinner Drive hosted by David Reed.

Enthusiast Award Report: The website is up-to-date through August.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

David had nothing new to report.

OLD BUSINESS:

November 6th Planning meeting @ Pietro’s. Come at 6:00 for dinner – the meeting will start at 7:00.

Grattan DE: A successful event, thoroughly enjoyed by all even with the periodic rain. 83 cars participated on Saturday.

Charity: Huntington’s disease: We have collected $1600.00 in donations and the Board approved raising the amount to $2000.00.

Nametags: Amber is looking into another possible source for the nametags.

NEW BUSINESS:

WinterFest: The WinterFest budget was approved.

October 14th Color Tour: Hosted by Duane & Brenda Weed. Information available on the Web and in the Uber.

November 15th Dinner Drive: Hosted by Dave Reid. Ichiban Restaurant in Grand Rapids. Information on the Web and in the Uber.

OPEN FORUM

Gabi proposed having club business cards made so that they can be brought to events to give to people who may be interested in learning more about our club. Amber created a mock-up and will be able to produce them.


Meeting adjourned at 7:36PM

Respectfully submitted by Brenda Hildon