July 2009

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

July 6, 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, John Kilgren, Rick Riley, Eric and Lina Spross, Arnie Axelrod, Colin Carpenter, Kurt Wirth, Greg Calahan

Minutes: Approved by members present

Treasurer’s Report: Approved by members present

Webmaster’ Report: No report

Membership Report: 241 Primary Members, 196 Affiliate Members – total 437. New Members are: Tom Dewitt & Linda Brown, Grand Rapids ’86 911 cab, John & Ana Endres, Ada ’06 911 cab, Jim Lindsay, Traverse City ’85 928S, Greg & Nikola Calahan, Grand Rapids ’87 911. Transfers in: Bill & Mary DeGrow, Charlevoix ’08 Boxster, Russell & Linda Wright, Muskegan ’02 996. Transfers out: 1. Non renewals: 9. Renewals: 23

Advertising Report: Delta has opted not to renew at this time. Dan has asked for ad copy with separate pictures and text so that we’ll be able to scale without losing resolution. Delta may consider renewing at a later date. We have a few other advertisers who may also drop. John is pursuing Crystal Clean.

Uber: Positive feedback on the latest edition. June minutes will be in the next Uber.

Insurance: Insurance is set for the Gimmick Rally and IROC.

Driving Events:

	Grattan DE – We have 17 signed up so far. Approximately 11 spots are available for novices.
	IROC – Info regarding IROC to be given to Ren for the Uber.

Old Business:

	Gilmore in June – The weather held out and a great time was had by all.
	Spring Up in June – A great turnout. Beautiful day with a fun rally by the Curries. Over 60 people at a wonderful dinner hosted by David and Beth Howard. Great time had by all.

New Business:

	Gimmick Rally – Saturday, July 11
	Picnic @ Gilmore – August 1. Red Barn Extravaganza. $8 fee for general admission. We will have a roped off area on the north side of the track. Opened up to Motorstadt, SEM and Michiana regions also.
	Golf Outing @ Egypt Valley – August 7. Hosted by Arnie Axelrod. No walk-ons allowed. 2:00 tee time. Reserve ahead of time please.
	Saunter – August 22. Hosted by Barry & Candis Collick.
	Metro Cruise – August 28/29. Friday afternoon, Delta will provide brats and burgers at 6pm. Saturday, there will be a Porsche paddock at the eastern endpoint of the cruise. RSVP for a space. $10 per space. More details to follow in the August Uber.
	50^th Anniversary – Tentative date is now August 20-22, 2010 We may have to move the date a week earlier depending on availability of Calder Plaza. Details continue to be worked out. We welcome all ideas. Will need numerous volunteers to ensure a fun and successful event.
	Appetizer Party host – TBD
	Porsches to Oxford – Dan and Ren are going, along with a few other members.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm

Respectfully submitted by Brenda Hildon-Kaempf