August 2009

National Website

Zone 4 Website

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

August 3, 2009

Delta Imports, Grand Rapids – Meeting was called to order by Ted Blacklidge at 7:00 pm. Members present were: Ted and Gabi Blacklidge, Dan Phillips, Amber Door, Brenda Hildon-Kaempf, Rick Riley, Arnie Axelrod, and Kurt Wirth

Minutes: Approved by members present.

Treasurer’s Report: Approved by members present.

Webmaster’ Report: The website is up-to-date “except for the bazillion photos Amber just sent”.

Membership Report: 243 Primary Members, 196 Affiliate Members – total 439. New Members are: Sasko & Danche Gjorgjievski, Grand Rapids, ’04 911. Transfer in: 1 – from the Carolina’s: Robert Johnson III and Robert Johnson IV, Holland, ’71 914-4. Transfers out: 0. Non renewals: 2. Renewals: 15.

Advertising Report: No report.

Uber: Printing time was a little slower this past issue. Working on an ad for Delta. Need to update Kurt Wirth’s email address. The Uber looks very nice.

Insurance: Insurance is set for Grattan and insurance for the next dinner drive will go out tomorrow (Aug 4).

Driving Events:

Grattan DE – We have 28 registered – 7 students, 21 experienced. As an FYI, the RSR DE in June was 1 person short of breakeven.

Old Business:

	Gimmick Rally – Was a delight. A perfect day with about 19 participants.
	P2O – Attended by Dan & Ren Phillips, Amber Door, and Jerry Arens.
	Picnic @ Gilmore – over 50 people attended. Many as a first time event.

New Business:

	Golf Outing @ Egypt Valley – August 7. Will be a small group of 8.
	Saunter – August 22. Hosted by Barry & Candis Collick. Details on the web and in the Uber.
	Metro Cruise – August 28/29. Location is still to be determined. Location will be sent via email blast once known. Delta has confirmed and will now be catered by Sandman’s Friday night at 6pm.
	50^th Anniversary – Tentative date is now August 20-22, 2010 Dan submitted the application for the use of Calder Plaza for the concourse. Details continue to be worked out. We welcome all ideas. Will need numerous volunteers to ensure a fun and successful event.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm

Respectfully submitted by Brenda Hildon-Kaempf