March 2009

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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, Arnie Axelrod, Colin Carpenter.

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

March 2, 2009

Minutes:  Approved.

 

Treasurer’s Report:  Approved.

 

Webmaster’ Report:  Michael forwarded an email to Ted from the MSU Racing Club and W MI SCCA.  They are looking for any interest in co-hosting a car show, and autocross participants.

 

Membership Report:  243 Primary Members, 197 Affiliate Members – total 440.  New Members are: Leonard and Bonnie Gawron, Norton Shores, ’00 911, Les Winegar, Jr., Caledonia, ’95 993.  Transfers In: 0, Transfers Out: 1 – to Connecticut Valley, Non-Renewals: 4, Renewals: 11

 

Advertising Report:  We were notified that we need to put classified ads outside of ad copy.  John will approach Delta regarding an independent ad.

 

Uber:  The Uber went to the printer 2/27.  Included was a note regarding nametags.

 

Insurance:  Kurt will have insurance ready for the next driving event – May Dinner Drive.

 

Driving Events:

 

Grattan DE Pricing – Discussion regarding possible Early Bird pricing.  A motion to keep pricing the same was made by Rick Riley and unanimously approved.  Kurt recommended early follow up.

 

Old Business:

 

WinterFest Report – 48 attendees and a good response from everyone.  More discussion regarding our 50th Anniversary next year.  There is consideration to have the event in early October with an OctoberFest theme.  Several members are looking into various country clubs – Cascade, Egypt Valley and Thousand Oakes - and pricing those venues out.

 

Morning After Report – 15 attendees. Enjoyed by all and no one left hungry.

 

New Business:

 

March DD – hosted by Kurt Wirth. March 11 @ 7:00pm.

 

Nametags – we will begin offering nametags at $4 each.

 

Zone 4 President’s Meeting, March 21 – Ted has a room reserved but is not able to attend. Dan may be able to attend.

 

Color Tour Location – Hosted by Paul & Renee Krapp.  Considering Portage Point Inn, Onetema MI.  The owner of the resort has hosted car clubs previously and has a color tour already mapped out for such groups. More information to follow.

 

Meeting was adjourned at 7:54pm

 

Respectfully submitted by Brenda Hildon-Kaempf