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2018 Calendar Getting Around with the Las Vegas Region
Note: This is the 2018 Event Calendar for the Las Vegas Region.
Note that we've put our own LVR events in BLACK (except for date changes). Non-region
events are
listed in blue and are sometimes described in the body of the Newsletter.
Board meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday at Gaudin Porsche.
Members' Breakfasts are held at the Red Rock Country Club.
Comments, questions, suggestions regarding this Newsletter may be sent to: lvrnewsletter@gmail.com
More information about the Las Vegas Region may be found at http://www.lasvegaspca.com
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Editor's Thoughts: Half the people you know are below average. But I digress . . .
Treffen Banff finishes up today. If any members were there, please send any pictures of your experiences on the way there, while there, and your trip home. Any comments on the event are also welcome. Whatever I get will appear in the October 7 newsletter.
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Notices from the Board:
New members - The Las Vegas Region welcomes these new members to our club and look forward to seeing them at an upcoming event:
Tony Hilder. 2017 Macan (transfer from Intermountain)
Elections for the 2019 LVR-PCA board are coming up soon.
The nominating committee is currently looking at qualified candidates to be placed in positions on the ballot for the 2019 calendar year.
Nominations for election to the open offices must be received by October 1st. Ballots shall be distributed by November 1st. Ballots shall then be received until November 30th. Ballots received will be accepted, providing the voting individual is a member, eligible to vote, in good standing as listed on the Club roster provided by the PCA National Secretary. Ballots will be counted and election results announced at the last Executive Board meeting of the calendar year. Results will be posted in the Club newsletter soon as possible after the meeting.
In order to be able to vote in the upcoming LVRPCA Officer Elections for 2019, all members and associate members must have a valid e-mail address.
A lot of associate members do NOT have e-mail address listed with PCA National. In order to receive a ballot and vote, they must have one listed with their name. To fix this, the member must call PCA National and add an e-mail address for their associate member. Also, this is a great time for the member to check their own e-mail address and make sure it is correct.
The Executive board consists of the following positions:
1. President
2. Vice President
3. Treasurer
4. Secretary
5. Three (3) Directors
6. Past President
Currently, all of the positions are up for election except two Directors and the Past President. The term for all positions is one year with the exception of the Director, which is for three years. The duties of each office are as follows:
1. President.
a. To preside at all meetings of membership and the Executive Board.
b. To execute all documents and correspondence in the name of the Club as authorized
by the Executive Board or the membership.
c. To be an authorized signer on all bank accounts of the Club and to review the Club accounts
periodically and to review all disbursements at least annually by initialing the check stubs. To participate in all decisions which cause the Club to become indebted in an amount in excess of $1,000.
d. To inform the membership on the Club's policies and decisions reached by the Executive
Board.
2. Vice President.
a. To preside at meetings in the absence of the President or when ordered to do so by him.
b. To assist the President and/or the Executive Board in any matter that he or they direct.
c. To coordinate PCA activities with other car clubs and/or organizations.
d. To be an authorized signer on all bank accounts of the Club.
3. Treasurer.
a. To keep and preserve the records and books of accounts reflecting the financial
conditions and operations of the Club.
b. To be the primary signer on all checks on the account of the Club and any documents
which obligate the Club financially.
c. To furnish all financial reports and/or books and statements for audit on request by
the Executive Board.
4. Secretary.
a. To cause to be recorded and preserved the complete and accurate minutes of the
meetings of the Executive Board and to present and to read such minutes at the request
of the President or his representatives.
b. To cause to be published in the Club's official publication notices of all meetings
related to the Club's official matters.
5. Director.
a. This position is for a three-year term.
b. To participate in Executive Board meetings and provide such information and
advice as may be appropriate.
c. To vote on matters voted upon by the Executive Board.
If you would like to run for an office as described above, contact the Nomination Committee.
The Nomination committee consists of the following members:
B. Nita Burrows, Membership Chairman nburrows986@gmail.comn
C. Brian Schmidt, DE Chairman bschmidt@gcwengineering.com
We all looking forward to a great year in 2019. Let's try to create a year even better than this current year.
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Now . . . . on to the Coming (or just happened) Events
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September 27 - 30: Rennsport Reunion VI (just 11 days away)
The four-day "family reunion" takes place September 27-30 at legendary WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California. Posters for past Rennsport Reunions quickly became collector's items.
First-Ever Porsche Tractor Race will push the Boundaries of Speed at Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI
Porsche announces legendary cars, drivers, engineers for Rennsport Reunion VI.
Championship winning Porsche race cars, the engineers who designed them, and the men who drove them to victories around the world will be reunited around the track for Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI (RRVI) at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California, September 27-30.
The 2018 theme "Marque of Champions" focuses on the legends of the brand and will bring together the world's largest gathering of Porsche race cars and enthusiasts.
The guest list includes names inscribed in Porsche motorsport history: Hurley Haywood, the most successful American endurance driver ever; Brian Redman, co-creator of Porsche Rennsport Reunion and racing driver extraordinaire, Vic Elford, who is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his legendary 1968 season, Norbert Singer, lead engineer known as the father of the Porsche 962 as well as the man behind the Carrera GT V10 engine; and Jacky lckx, six-time Le Mans winner, will all be in attendance along with many others. Overall, there will be 50-plus legendary drivers on hand, signing autographs and making appearances on and off the track.
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October 7: Members' Breakfast at the Red Rock Country Club, 9:00 am and Gimmick Rally
Fabulous food, made-to-order omelets, lots of coffee and OJ, plus cinnamon rolls with lots of icing. The breakfast continues to be a bargain and provides the opportunity to catch up with friends and fellow members on recent goings-0n.
The Red Rock Country Club is located at:
2250 Red Springs Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Need more information? Contact Mike Dugan at
mduganre@gmail.com or 925-470-7706
Following this month's breakfast (at or about 10:30am) will be . . .
THE GIMMICK RALLY!
Bring with you: Pad and a pencil, a clipboard, a navigator and, most importantly, a sense of humor. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers based upon the correct number of answers.
If you have any questions, please contact the Rally Master, Tamela Kahle: TKahle@Kahlelawnv.com
or (702) 524-1764. See you then!
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October 20 (Saturday): Drive through Eastern Nevada and Southern Utah
When: Group will meet at the Iron Skillet parking lot at the LV Speedway exit off I-15 (6595 N Hollywood Blvd, North Las Vegas, NV 89115). Driver's Meeting at 9:00 a.m. and we will leave at 9:30 a.m.
Where: The cruise will proceed through Alamo, Caliente, Panaca, Pine Valley, Veyo, and Snow Canyon, ending in St George for a no-host late lunch.
Looking forward to having a great time. Join the fun! To assist with planning, we ask that you RSVP to Deb if you are planning on joining the drive.
For questions & RSVP, call Debra Bieniek 702-497-8195
or email: deb_bieniek@yahoo.com
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Continuing Event: On and On and On . . . . .
Las Vegas Region, Porsche Club of America SPELLING BEE CONTEST
The goal in this contest is to have a photograph of the entrant's Porsche positioned so that the checkpoint identifier and the Porsche license are in the frame of the photograph.
Rules:
SEND DIGITAL entries to John Burrows - jcb986@aol.com. Use subject "Spelling Bee".
SEND PRINTED entries to: John Burrows, 5565 North Campbell Road, Las Vegas, NV 89149.
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Before we go . . . Porsche GT Team scores second after tactic thriller at Laguna Seca
The Porsche GT Team has secured another podium result at the penultimate race of the IMSA SportsCar Championship season. After a gripping race at Laguna Seca, Earl Bamber and Laurens Vanthoor crossed the finish line in second.
The pair Earl Bamber (NZL) and Laurens Vanthoor (B) in the No. 912 Porsche 911 RSR was just 2.488-seconds off claiming the second win of the year. Their team colleagues Nick Tandy (GB) and Patrick Pilet (F) had to park their 911 RSR early after becoming entangled in another competitor's accident. In the GTD class, works driver Jörg Bergmeister (Germany) and Patrick Lindsey (USA) clinched second.
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Cars and Coffee Las Vegas - - - New day and time
But now under the lights every Friday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
The new SpeedVegas Auto Skills Course (Auto X) will be open Friday evenings from 5pm to 9m.
Bring your own car to run the course:
$50 Unlimited runs.
$20 single runs
Vehicle Inspection starts at 5
Perros Chidos (Cool Dogs) food trailer.
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Autocross Invitation
The Las Vegas Region of the Sports Car Club of America (LVRSCCA) has invited the Las Vegas PCA members to join them in their Autocross series.
See calendar for the events remaining this year.
Registration: Go to https://www.motorsportreg.com and click on the event you wish to register for.
More information: https://www.lvrscca.org or you can contact them via email: lvrscca@gmail.com
Autocross guide: SCCA Solo Quick Guide
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Want to see what's happening around Zone 8? Click here for: The Zone 8 Calendar
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Signs from a Seattle gas station with a sense of humor:
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LAS VEGAS REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Name Tags are Available
To order your Las Vegas Region, Porsche Club name tag, please print clearly the name you want on each tag. Enclose a check or money order for $10.00 made out to Abbott Trophy with your return address printed clearly. Mail to:
Abbott Trophy
953 Sahara A32
Las Vegas 89104
702-735-4995
Att: Mike Mayer
Mike will send your name tag back to you within 10 days to the address you indicate.
As an alternate, Trophies of Las Vegas has a metallic-material badge available, featuring an attractive brushed metal surface, with your choice of lettering.These cost $10.00 as well. The Club Emblem in cloisonne may be affixed, forming a very attractive name badge. The cloisonne emblems are generally available at each Members' Breakfast or at a Board meeting for $5.00. Contact:
Trophies of Las Vegas
4295 S. Arville St.
Las Vegas
702-362-2233
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Porsche-related Embroidery available
Creative Embroidery: the business that embroiders the word "Porsche" or the Las Vegas Region logo on shirts, jackets, tees, or other fabrics.
Creative Embroidery
7225 Bermuda Rd. Suite G
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-454-6852
(in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Bermuda Rd. and Warm Springs.)
They can put the name of our favorite car in the proper-appearing letters like the factory uses, and have the master for the Las Vegas Region logo (the one that appears similar to the iconic "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign on Las Vegas Blvd).
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Diamond Back Grand Tours: A driving tour along Arizona's finest roads and views for those who have a 1998 or older Porsche. For details call 702-703-7993.