AZPCA Membership Meeting - Porsche Club of America

EDITOR
Denise Brasile
[email protected]
602.741.5339 phone
C RE ATIVE DIREC TOR
Charles Brasile
[email protected]
602.741.5338 phone
SPONSORSHIP AND
ADVERTISING
M ANAGER
Bob Tomlin
[email protected]
480.201.3881
EDITORIAL ASSIS TANT
Andy Logan
602.980.2306
[email protected]
PRINTING
Communiform
401 East Loyola Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
480.517.1790 phone
MAILING LIST
M ANAGER
Travis Tonzi,
Membership Chair
[email protected]
480.299.6738 phone
CONTRIBUTORS
Rick Althouse
Jack Aman
Loretta Aman
Danielle Badler
Susan Bookspan
Chuck Brasile
Ken Bryant
Barb Crowley
Kim Kemper
Scott McIlvain
Jan Mackulak
Jim Roberts
Bob Tomlin
Travis Tonzi
Rook Younger
IN THIS ISSUE
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FEATURES
5............... Rook’s Ramblings
7............... From the Editor
12.............. Autocross #9 Results
13.............. Porsche Two-Seater Four-Door??
14.............. Meet Kim Kemper, AZPCA Secretary
15.............. Bulldog Detailing Joins AZPCA as Sponsor
16............... Payson/Camp Verde Drive
CF............. Cinco de Mayo, Southern Arizona Region
20.............. Cinco de Mayo, Southern Arizona Region
22.............. Minor Changes Proposed for AZPCA Bylaws
29.............. Unbridled Excess
NEWS & EVENTS
8............... 2015 Calendar of Events
8............... Calling All AZPCA Club Members
8-11.......... Region Events
9............... 2015 Upcoming Membership Meetings
9............... Porsches and Pancakes
10.............. La Posada Overnighter
10.............. Stay Connected through Social Media
10.............. Temecula Wine Country Adventure
11.............. Autocross
11.............. Driver Education
21.............. Phoenix Flight 38 Preview
32.............. May 2015 Meeting Minutes
IBC............ AZPCA at the Diamondbacks
BC............. Rennsport Reunion V
DEPARTMENTS
4............... Arizona Region Board
4............... Executive Appointees
6............... Zone 8 Staff & Websites
12.............. Goodie Store
31.............. Arizona Region Membership Update
34.............. Sponsor Index
34.............. Sponsorship Program
Cover:
LineUp
by Ken Bryant
AZ.PCA.ORG
Going Places is the official publication of the Porsche Club of America, Arizona Region and is published monthly.
Written contributions and photographs are welcomed and can be emailed to the editor. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent
the official position of the Porsche Club of America, Arizona Region, its officers or members. Permission is granted to reprint any material herein provided full credit is
given to the author and to Going Places. PORSCHE®, the Porsche Crest®, CARRERA®, and TARGA® are trademarks of Porsche AG. The editor shall reserve the right to
edit and publish only those articles felt to be in the best interest of the members of the Porsche Club of America. THE DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES AND ADVERTISEMENTS
SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION IS THE 15TH OF THE MONTH TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO THE MONTH OF PUBLICATION. Commercial advertising rates can be found in the
back of this publication.
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POSTMASTER: Address Changes to: Travis Tonzi, AZPCA Membership Chair, 16707 E Emerald Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268-5431
ARIZONA REGION BOARD
PRESIDENT
Rook Younger
602.216.1691
[email protected]
EXECUTIVE APPOINTEES
AUTOCROSS
Rick Althouse
480.314.0532
[email protected]
Kim Kemper
480.231.9315
[email protected]
Chuck Brasile
602.741.5338
[email protected]
CHIEF CONCOURS
JUDGE
Jack Aman
602.938.1317
[email protected]
SECRE TARY
CHIEF DRIVING
INSTRUCTOR
Dale Willis
480.473.8429
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Kim Kemper
480.231.9315
[email protected]
TREASURER
Lyle Capstick
612.991.9780
[email protected]
PA S T P R ES I D E N T
Dwane Stewart
623.476.2441
[email protected]
DIREC TORS - AT- L ARGE
Randy Black
480.894.8711
[email protected]
Richard Bookspan
602.266.8484 office
602.332.1444 cell
[email protected]
Rick Mukherjee
480.370.1570
[email protected]
COMPETITION/
DRIVER EDUC ATION
Andy Schermuly
[email protected]
CRE ATIVE DIREC TOR
Chuck Brasile
602.741.5338
[email protected]
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NEWSLETTER
Denise Brasile
602.741.5339
[email protected]
PANORAMA LIAISON
Diane Collier
c303.378.9109
h623.544.5965
[email protected]
SAFETY
Kim Kemper
480.231.9315
[email protected]
SOCIAL COMMIT TEE
Vacant
SOCIAL MEDIA
Jan Mackulak
602.750.2145
[email protected]
EQUIPMENT
Dave Fisher
602.763.2996
[email protected]
SPONSORSHIP AND
ADVERTISING
Bob Tomlin
[email protected]
480.201.3881
GOODIE STORE
Betsy Andrade
602.550.1212
[email protected]
HISTORIAN
Loretta Aman
602.938.1317
[email protected]
INSURANCE
Chuck Brasile
602.741-5338
[email protected]
MEMBERSHIP
Travis Tonzi
480.299.6738
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NAME BADGES
Betsy Andrade
602.550.1212
[email protected]
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Andy Logan
602.980.2306
[email protected]
[email protected]
Bob Woodwell
480.659.2297
[email protected]
M O N T H LY M E E T I N G
COORDINATOR
Penny Solem
[email protected]
707.799.2408
S U N DAY D R I V E S
Gary Solem
[email protected]
707-849-6077
TECHNICAL
Scott McIlvain
480.968.2858
[email protected]
WEBMASTER
WEBSITE ASSISTANT
Craig Harland
c480.225.9486
h602.492.7060
[email protected]
President's Column
Rook’s Ramblings
Ro o k
T
hrough the first half of 2015, the Arizona Region of the
PCA has conducted 26 events. That does not include
PCA National or Region 8 events, or those hosted in
neighboring zones, such as the Roadrunner Region’s annual
Fiesta New Mexico, which typically is attended by some
AZPCA members every year.
Numbers, of course, are just numbers, and our goal as a club
is not quantity, but quality experiences in all our activities.
Most will agree, I believe, that our events are successful
due to the great work put into their planning by our club
volunteers.
AZPCA performance driving events are scheduled to start
up again in the fall. Check the website for the Autocross and
Driver Education schedules, which resume in September.
Our fourth annual AZPCA Night at the Diamondbacks
is coming up in August. It will be a particularly special
occasion at the ballpark, when Randy Johnson’s number
51 will be retired and those in attendance will receive a
T-shirt marking the occasion. It’s always a fun time with
fellow club members at Chase Field. Bob Bandera has put
together a great weekend in late August at the historic La
Posada Hotel in Winslow. Go to the website for details on
reserving your room, and come along for the scenic drive,
the obligatory visit to the “Standin’ on the Corner” photo
op and, of course, socializing with your PCA friends at the
charming and historic hotel.
Yo unger
cream at the General Store, in part because the parking is dirt/
gravel only! Back to Apache Junction, where we were followed
closely for a couple miles by one of Sheriff Joe’s finest (no
worries; I obey all traffic laws at all times. That is my story,
and I’m sticking to it.). We headed up Usery Pass Rd/Bush
Hwy to Saguaro Lake, where we stopped at the marina for a
drink and a snack. As we admired the view overlooking the
lake, the Thursday afternoon calm and quiet was broken by the
sudden rush of about 20 very quick boats speeding across the
lake, obviously to where their captains figured the fish would
be hungriest. Fishing tournament. Mixing bursts of speed with
patient durations waiting for the fish to cooperate. I get the
speed part, and I appreciate the fact that when our events end
we obsess over cleaning our cars instead of having to clean a
bunch of stinky fish. From the lake we drove on to the Beeline
back toward the Valley, through Fountain Hills to Rio Verde,
then through North Scottsdale, Carefree, Cave Creek and back
home. About 175 miles total. Long drive, but it’s what we do. ☺
Let’s go for a drive. We’ll see you at an AZPCA event.
I came across an article recently that lists “The 10 greatest
sports cars of all time,” as judged by Karl Brauer, a senior
director at Kelley Blue Book. Brauer’s list includes
Lamborghini, Ferrari, Jaguar, Shelby Cobra, Corvette, and
the Miata. But in his opinion, the Porsche 911 is the greatest
sports car of all time, “remarkable, because he believes the
car is an assembly of engineering design mistakes that should
undermine its performance… It boasts a more impressive
racing pedigree than any other road car ever produced, …
and its performance continues to set the bar by which all
other sports cars are measured.” Few of us Porschephiles
would disagree.
To celebrate my birthday in May, Debbie and I took the
Spyder out for a drive. The weather was perfect. We drove
the twisties to Canyon Lake, past Tortilla Flat to where the
road turns to dirt (in contrast to the road to the lake, the
stretch past Tortilla Flat is smooth and largely unclogged
by slow SUVs and trucks lugging boat trailers). On our way
back past Tortilla Flat we resisted the urge to stop for ice
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Z O N E 8 S T A F F ZONE 8 WEBSITES
REPRESENTATIVE
ARIZONA
OR ANGE COAST
[email protected]
CAL. CENTRAL
RIVERSIDE
CLUB R ACE
COORDINATOR
CAL. INLAND
SAN DIEGO
GOLDEN EMPIRE
SAN GABRIEL
VA L L E Y Tom Brown
[email protected]
CHIEF DRIVING
INSTRUCTOR
Scott Mann
TREASURER
Linda Cobarrubias
[email protected]
310.453.9602
CONCOURS
Vince Knauf
[email protected]
619.287.4334
Joe Nedza
[email protected]
WEBMASTER
R A L LY
Karen Garcia Raines
[email protected]
Revere Jones
[email protected]
RULES COORDINATOR
TIME TRIAL & DE
David Hockett
[email protected]
SECRE TARY
David Witteried
[email protected]
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ccc.pca.org
www.pca.org/cai
gem.pca.org
Skip Carter
[email protected]
www.pca.ocr.com
www.riversidepca.org
www.pcasdr.net
sgb.pca.org
GRAND PRIX
www.GrandPrixRegion.com S A N T A B A R B A R A
www.pcasb.org
L AS VEGAS
Russell Shon
[email protected]
AUTOCROSS
az.pca.org
www.lvrpca.com
SO. ARIZON A
saz.pca.org
LOS ANGELES
www.pcalosangeles.org
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From the
EDITOR
D eni se
I
f you attended the June meeting at Daily Dose on June 3,
you already know the news about the Writers Drawing. If
you didn’t, allow me to fill you in!
But first, some background. We often say that Going Places
is the newsletter for AZPCA members, by AZPCA members.
The articles are written and photos taken and submitted by a
variety of our members. We don’t have “staff” to assign to cover
events. It is considered one of the responsibilities of an event
chair to secure a volunteer to write an article about the event.
If an event occurs and the event chair does not recruit someone
to write an article for Going Places, and no one volunteers,
writes, and submits an article on their own, the event will not
be covered in the newsletter. It’s as simple as that. If you’ve
attended an event and were later disappointed to see it not
covered in GP, this is why.
Brasile
Dose was Bob Woodwell. Congrats, Bob!
Consider sharing with Going Places readers your experiences
with your car or with club events. You might put a smile on
someone’s face, and you just might get a free dinner. Going
Places is by YOU, and for YOU!
Just FYI, the website is still very functional for looking at,
RSVPing for, and paying for, events. There is currently no
“log in” feature, but if you click the link in each event to
Motorsporstreg, you will be able to handle the details for each
event. If you haven’t done so lately, check out the events under
the events button on the website az.pca.org. More are being
added regularly.
You probably have noticed that we do get a pretty good
selection of articles most months. These are enjoyable to read
and contain fun and interesting details. To encourage more of
these creative articles, and to increase coverage of club events,
we have started the Writer’s Drawing. The drawing will be done
at each monthly meeting and will include writers from the most
recently published issue of Going Places. One name will be
drawn, and that person will receive a complimentary dinner at
a future monthly meeting. The winner of the drawing at Daily
Need to Order New Name Badges?
Send a personal check for $15 per badge to: Betsy Andrade 2735 S. Spruce, Mesa AZ 85210
Include exact spelling with your order OR email Betsy the details: [email protected]
Badge orders are placed at the end of each month, and the engraver returns them in about two weeks. They
will then be mailed to you. If you need your badge faster, this can be done for $20 per badge, following the
same directions as above. Betsy can also be reached by text or voicemail at: 602-550-1212
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2 015 C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S
JULY
No Monthly Membership Meeting
15
We
Going Places Deadline (Sept.)
18 Sa
Porsches and Pancakes Tom’s Thumb
20 Mo
Board of Directors Meeting
AUGUST
5 We
8 Sa
15 Sa
29-30 Sa-Su
SEPTEMBER
2 We
13 Su
15 Tu
19 Sa
21 Mo
25-27Fr-Su
26 Sa
OCTOBER
1-3 Th-Sa
Monthly Membership Meeting
AZPCA at the Diamondbacks
Going Places Deadline (Oct.)
La Posada Overnighter
Monthly Membership Meeting
Sunday Drive to Jerome
Going Places Deadline (Nov.)
Oktoberfest
Board of Directors Meeting
Rennsport Reunion V
Autocross #1 Bondurant Pad
7
We
8
Th
10 Sa
12-15Mo-Th
15 Th
18 Su
25 Su
26 Mo
30-31 Fr-Sa
NOVEMBER
4 We
14-15 Sa-Su
15 Su
17-19Tu-Th
DECEMBER
2
12
13
14
15
We
Sa
Su
Mo
Tu
Monthly Membership Meeting
Dinner at AZ Culinary Institute
Driver Education AMP
Temecula Wine Country Adventure
Going Places Deadline (Dec.)
Autocross #2 Bondurant Pad
Ladies Drive and Lake Pleasant Boat Tour
Board of Directors Meeting
Flight 38 (Zone 8 Concours)
Monthly Membership Meeting
DE Inde Motorsports (SAR Event)
Going Places Deadline (Jan. ‘16)
LA Auto Show (FYI)
Monthly Membership Meeting
Driver Education AMP
Autocross #3 Bondurant Pad
Board of Directors Meeting
Going Places Deadline (Feb. ‘16)
Porsche Escape to Rushmore
Editor’s Note: The dates, times, and details of AZPCA events may change at any time. Always check the website az.pca.org for the latest event information.
CALLING ALL AZPCA CLUB MEMBERS
THIS IS YOUR CLUB!
ARE YOU WILLING TO SHARE SOME OF YOUR TIME AND TALENT?
PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING TO HELP MAKE CLUB DECISIONS
BY RUNNING FOR THE 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IN NOVEMBER, WE WILL ELECT THE NEW OFFICERS.
YOU PROBABLY HAVE SOME GREAT IDEAS AND EXPERIENCES THAT MAY BENEFIT OUR CLUB!
Even though November feels like it’s a long time off, we need to give the membership
notice, so we are preparing the ballot now for Going Places!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITIONS FOR 2016:
•PRESIDENT
•VICE PRESIDENT
•SECRETARY
•TREASURER
•DIRECTORS AT LARGE (4)
IF YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER TO FILL ONE OF THE ABOVE POSITIONS OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL DWANE STEWART, PAST PRESIDENT, @ 623.476.2441
OR CONTACT ANY OF THE CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS.
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS
mark
your
AZPCA Membership Meeting
cal en d ar s !
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2015 Membership Meetings
August 5, 2015
September 2 Spoke and Wheel
October 7
iAutohaus
November 4 Porsche N Scottsdale
December 2
Lucille’s
Black and Bleu
9343 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale AZ 85260
Dinners begin at 6 PM unless otherwise indicated.
Please RSVP and pay on the website az.pca.org.
While Black & Bleu’s exemplary staff and service is what initially separates
us from other restaurants, it’s our fresh, locally focused menu that keeps
guests coming back for more. From light bites like our Beefsteak Tomato
Salad to more substantial tastes such as our Six Hour Short Ribs, we strive
to inject local flavors and influences into our dishes. One of our priorities
is to source from local ranchers and farmers whenever opportunities allow.
Stop in for happy hour, lunch or dinner -- join us inside our spacious bar, or
on one of our expansive patios. You will quickly see why our comfortable
yet upscale American Grill has quickly emerged as a neighborhood staple.
Black and Bleu is not only a welcome addition to the Shea Corridor, it
embodies the easygoing, yet luxurious, attitude of the Scottsdale area.
RSVP and pay using the link on the website at az.pca.org or contact
Penny Solem at [email protected]
Porsches and Pancakes
Join your fellow Porschephiles for breakfast at some unique venues around the Valley.
Saturday, July 18, 2015 7:30AM to 10AM
Tom’s Thumb Campfire Bistro
9393 E Bell Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Join us for breakfast at a gas station at Tom’s Thumb Campfire Bistro!
Our host, manager Mike Lawson, will welcome us into reserved seating in their main dining area, complete with a beautiful chandelier
or one of the many other rooms and niches throughout their place.
Mike has selected a number of breakfast entrees sure to please our group – including, the Triple D-featured Pigs and Grits and a
Brisket Breakfast. Order and pay from the main counter after you scope out a table, grab a coffee or latte at the coffee bar, maybe
even a sweet treat or two to go, and wander around the market and be amazed at all the cool stuff.
AFTER BREAKFAST AND CONVERSATION, WE WILL HAVE MIKE GIVE US A SHORT TOUR OF THEIR DETAIL SHOP AND AMAZING
WAITING AREA AT THE FAR END OF THEIR MARKET. Tom’s Thumb is becoming the best car wash & auto detail service in North
Scottsdale. An Artisan Market, Gas Station, Auto Detail Service, Wine Bar & BBQ Cafe all in one place!
More info and RSVP at az.pca.org
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REGION AND OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
La Posada Overnighter
August 29-30, 2015
AZPCA SOCIAL MEDIA
Social Media Stats!
Pinterest is our latest bloomer!
10AM Saturday: Depart from the Fountain Hills
Target Plaza SW of Shea & Beeline Hwy (AZ87)
332 “Likes” and going for
500 by end of year!
fb.com/azpca
Noon: After scenic drive up the Beeline, arrive for
lunch on the Rim at THAT Brewery & Pub in Pine
2PM Drive to Winslow for afternoon check-in at the
historic La Posada Hotel. Informal gathering on hotel
grounds between check-in and dinner
115 “Followers,” follows
122! twitter.com/azpca
56 “Followers,” Following
44! instagram.com/azpca/
7PM Dinner at the award-winning Turquoise Room
Restaurant
Sunday: Breakfast on your own, but most would
enjoy the Turquoise Room menu. Drive to
Flagstaff and then down I-17 to 89 through Oak
Creek Canyon. Lunch on your own in Flagstaff or at
the Enchantment Resort in Sedona.
Go to az.pca.org to RSVP. Reservations at
La Posada Hotel: 928-289-4366 (AZPCA group)
Questions? Contact event chair Bob Bandera
[email protected] 928-232-9633
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117 “Pins,” 28 Boards! pinterest.com/azpca/
Do you know the difference between using #azpca and @
azpca? Did you know you can use hashtags on all these
apps? Come to the next meeting to learn more
about using these features!
Go to az.pca.org - click on the icons at top right
Temecula Wine Country Adventure
October 12 - 15, 2015
•
Monday, October 12
Meet in the West Valley, enjoy a group drive to Temecula, and check in to the Temecula Creek Inn (RSVP on Motorsportsreg)
Evening Happy Hour -- Munchies and beverages. (Sign up and pay on Motorsportsreg)
•
Tuesday, October 13
Morning on your own -- Wine tasting? Enjoy the hotel/pool/workout area/golf? Explore Old Town Temecula?
Wilson Creek Winery Tasting and Tour (Sign up and pay on Motorsportsreg)
Late lunch at Wilson Creek (RSVP on Motorsportsreg)
•
Wednesday, October 14
Daytime driving tour and/or Restoration tour (RSVP on Motorsportsreg)
Time for wine tasting or other activity on your own
Group dinner at Gourmet Italia (Sign up and pay on Motorsportsreg)
Make your own hotel reservations at Temecula Creek Inn at 1-888-976-3404; Contact Denise Brasile if you’d like a room with a deal at the
Temecula Creek Inn Creekside Guesthouse. Activities subject to change as plans are finalized. The latest info at: az.pca.org.
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Autocross
See you in the fall for the new Autocross season!
2015/2016 SEASON
#1 Saturday, September 26, 2015 Bondurant School Pad
#2 Saturday, October 18, 2015 Bondurant School Pad
#3 Saturday, December 13, 2015 Bondurant School Pad
Check the website at az.pca.org for the latest information and to register.
AZPCA DRIVER EDUCATION
Saturday, October 10, at AMP
Saturday, December 12 at AMP
Come join us!
You will experience first hand the capabilities of high-performance
automobiles in a controlled environment and acquire skills that will enhance
safer vehicle operation in all driving situations.
“Friends drive free” event if sharing a car!
REGISTER ONLINE at az.pca.org
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AUTOCROSS #9
RESULTS
by Kim Kemper and Rick Althouse
H
ere are the results for the Autocross on
May 9, 2015. What a fantastic day - March
temperatures in May! We had a great turn-out and
quite a few new auto-crossers.
With all of the instructing, I felt like a kid at the
roller coaster in an amusement park - with no
lines! Congratulations to Dennis Riehle for setting
Top Time Of Day with a scorching run.
Thanks to everyone who pitched in to set up and
tear down the course! Your help is crucial for us
running these events. We are taking a break for
the summer months. Hope to see everyone again
next season when we start up in September.
Enjoy your summer!
Best Regards,
Rick & Kim
Visit Your AzPCA Goodie Store Today!
Order AzPCA apparel, gift items, and name badges.
Just type in the az.pca.org/store
website in your browser.
For more information or for special requests,
please contact Betsy Andrade, your Merchandise Manager.
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 602-550-1212
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Tech Tips
PORSCHE TWO-SEATER FOUR-DOOR??
by Scott McIlvain
M
y wife, myself, and our two giant dogs have been spoiled by the
room that our little PT Cruiser provided with the rear seats removed.
Whether hauling sets of wheels and tires to the track, large pieces of wood or
taking the two dogs to the dog park, the PT was always up to the challenge.
Now that we are a two Cayenne family (04 S & 05 Turbo) we needed a car
that could be used to haul stuff around. I started out putting the rear seats
down and quickly found that without moving the front seats forward, the
rear seats folded would not work. So, I thought, why do I need the rear seats
anyway. If we need to drive someone around, we will just take the turbo
(nice problem to
have).
So you can
see from the
final product,
removing the
rear seats frees
up a lot of space
for cargo and
is completely
reversible.
So we started
with folding the
seat bases up and
removing the bolts
that hold the seat
bracket to the
chassis.
Next we removed
the seat belt
buckle receptacle
and the seat backs.
Now that the seats
are removed, we
came up with a
plan to pad and
carpet the exposed areas. A quick trip to Walmart and I discovered an area
rug that was about the size
I needed with a color that
was close to matching the
rest of the interior.
I can get two sets of wheel and tires in the back and the dogs are happy
they have some space to move around.
I used a set of tin snips to
cut it to size. Before I put
the newly trimmed carpet
in for the last time, I put a
few old yoga mats down
for padding.
If you have any questions about this or any tech article or have ideas
for future articles please email me at [email protected].
G O I N G P L A C E S 87 & 8.2015
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MEET KIM KEMPER, AZPCA SECRETARY
by Susan Bookspan
photos submitted by Kim Kemper
A
nyone who knows Kim Kemper knows his true passion (besides
wife Ellen, three children, one grandson and two Australian
Shepherds) is auto cross (AX). Our club auto cross is top notch because
Kim is in charge (with AX partner, Rick Althouse).
Kim was born
in Cincinnati,
Ohio, grow
up in the
south side of
Chicago and
went to high
school and
college in
Dayton, Ohio
and law school
in Cincinnati.
The Kemper
family has
been
in
Arizona for 13
years, moving
from Salt
Lake City.
They also
spent time
in Denver,
D a y t o n ,
Cincinnati
and parts
of Indiana.
Cincinnati was a favorite with its famous Skyline Chili. Now you
can buy Skyline Chili right here in Arizona at Fry’s. Another of
Kim’s mid-west favorites is the “aluminum room” hamburgers from
White Castle.
Kim, a corporate attorney, retired on May 1st this year from Henkel,
a German company that owns Loctite, Dial and other companies.
Kim and Ellen have been
married since 1980 and have
three children. Oldest son Kyle
is married to Andrea and they
have a son Kellen and live in
Dallas. Daughter Katherine
married to an EMT and recently
graduated from ASU with a
doctorate degree in medicine.
Katherine’s twin brother Joel is
proposing to his girl friend on
an upcoming trip to Las Vegas.
This is a special surprise, so
we hope this happens before
this article is published. (See
photo at left of Joel and Jo!)
Katherine has a car fetish like
her father, while Kyle prefers mountain bikes and Joel is about all
getting great MPG.
began. He also bought a 2014 Cayman S which was traded in for a
2014 GT3 in Guards Red (of course) and a 2015 Chevy Silverado
that he uses as a tow vehicle, Kim has previously owned and raced
Corvettes and we understand he has a 2016 Corvette Z06 on order
(red again, of course).
Kim’s favorite PCA activity is autocross. Drivers Ed is OK, but it’s not
AX! Kim also races SCCA and he still competes at local Corvette Club
AX events. He has driven at Road Atlanta, Roebling Road, Sebring,
and Mid Ohio.
The Kempers are
looking forward
to a driving trip
in Germany this
fall. They will be
driving through
Germany for two
weeks in a new
911, with the last
two days at the
Porsche Museum
and 911 assembly/
manufacturing
site. Lots of PCA
members can look
forward to hearing
all about this
special trip. After
that trip, Ellen is
hoping to take a
trip to Hawaii.
Having this in
print will help
make this second
trip happen.
Grandson Kellen gets an early start!
PCA is lucky to have Kim as a member for the past six years. He
bought a 2010 black Porsche Turbo and the love affair with Porsche
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Star the Aussie showing off herding abilities
BULLDOG DETAILING JOINS AZPCA
AS A SPONSOR
by Bob Tomlin
WELCOME BULLDOG DETAIL!
We are pleased to welcome a new sponsor of AZPCA providing a useful mobile service to our members.
As the name implies, BULLDOG DETAIL offers a complete range of detailing services from a spruce up for a special event all the
way up to Concours de Elegance preparation. Owner, Certified Paint Correction and Detail Specialist, Kyle Franko, will visit your
location and provide a very wide range of services. Kyle donates to ALSF (A Life Story Foundation) annually from proceeds, does
charity events, and is licensed and insured. Bulldog is also the DuPont Registry Elite Detailer of Arizona.
These include: Certified Paint Correction
Custom Interior and Exterior detailing
Vehicle Wrap/Clear Bra Protection
Lifetime Headlight Restoration
Master Coating Specialist
Maintenance Plans available
All these services are available for your Automobile, Boat, Motorcycle, R.V., Classic or Custom vehicle where you live or specify.
What a wonderful Birthday or Anniversary treat for your favorite driver or friend. Or treat yourself before a big event!
Let’s give Kyle a big welcome to Our Arizona Region Porsche Club of America!
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PAYSON/CAMP VERDE DRIVE
Alpine Touring, Arizona Style
by Bob Tomlin photos by Chuck Brasile
I
made, parked in the brilliant alpine sunlight. A real “photo op,”, and a lot
of head turning from other patrons.
Our May Sunday ride had most of the ingredients. Clear blue skies, 74
F temperature, nineteen pristine Porsches and the twisting Bee Line
highway up from the Scottsdale valley floor to the, 6,000 feet above
sea level mountain town of Payson.
Gerardo’s Firewood Café is a highly recommended Italian family restaurant and they made us very welcome. Forty hungry Arizona Region PCA
members sat down to a four course pre arranged meal allowing us all to
sample two types of Pizza, two different salads, two meat and pasta dishes
and dessert. They make their own Italian sausage in house! All ingredients were fresh and delicious.
magine driving your Porsche on a beautiful clear sunny day up into
the Dolomites for lunch at a welcoming Italian restaurant. Well, with
a bit of mind juggling it was close!
Finally the dessert. Canolli of course and Zeppole mini donuts. It was a
gastronomic Tour de Force, with many tastes new to me. Very tasty and
satisfying. Molto Bene!
The owner, and his very friendly staff came to our tables and thanked us
for coming. A nice touch. They received a well earned round of applause
of course.
What a fantastic road, and the vistas that take your breath away. The
well divided two lane highway snakes up through the mountains offering expansive views of terrain covered with rocky formations, tall
Sagauro cactus and yellow blossomed Palo Verde trees. As we neared
Payson we could even see snow on the towering Mogollon rim of the
Some carried on to drive a loop north through beautiful pine forests.
Reaching Camp Verde then turning south on Interstate 17 and heading
home south. Others, including Nancy and I, chose to enjoy the Beeline
highway back to the Valley, arriving home after 205 miles. What a great
day.
Continental shelf 30 miles away. Well it really looked like the Dolomites!
Everyone drove at chosen speed but surprisingly we all seemed to arrive at the restaurant after the sixty mile spin pretty much together.
What a sight the wide selection of colors and models of Porsches
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A big Thank you to our event hosts, Gary and Penny Solem.
And to all of you that joined us and made it special.
Good driving, good friends, good food, and Porsches!
Doesn’t get any better than that does it?
PHOENIX
FLIGHT 38
PREVIEW!
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 30 & 31, 2015
SCHEDULE:
Friday Night Reception: Carefree Resort and Conference
Center, Stagecoach Pass
Saturday Morning Concours d’Elegance: Carefree Town
Center near the famous Sundial
Saturday evening Banquet: Carefree Resort and Conference
Center, Opera House
This gorgeous line of 356s graced our
2004 Concours in the same location
Optional Accommodations: Carefree Resort and Conference
Center (Carefree-Resort.com or 888-692-4343) AZPCA has
a block of rooms at a special rate, so ask for it.
The Opera House is the setting for our Saturday
banquet and Silent Auction
HOW CAN I HELP?
Stagecoach Pass, the location for our Friday night reception
CHARITY PARTNER:
Our 2015 Charity partner is the Disabled American Veterans
Department of Arizona (www.azdav.com). This association is
very highly rated. All of our donations will stay within the state
of Arizona and 100% of our donations will go to veterans.
The AZ Commander will attend our Concours and they will
have a representative at the banquet.
Donations will be made through a Silent Auction held at the
Saturday night banquet. Please see the box at right for more
information!
Concours: We need helpers for many jobs at
the concours. These include scoresheet runners,
timers, and parking assistants. Contact Jack Aman
at [email protected] to get more information.
Silent Auction: We need volunteers to set up the
day of the banquet, but MOST IMPORTANTLY we
need your donations of items for the auction! It’s
not too early to start getting these. Think of asking
every restaurant, nail salon, beauty shop, exercise
studio and so on that you patronize to donate an
item or a gift card that can be auctioned. Consider
something you could personally donate, such as
a framed photograph or other artwork, or a new,
never-used small appliance still in the box. The item
does NOT have to be Porsche related, although it
can be. Contact Gary Solem at [email protected]
for more information.
Other questions? Please contact event chair
Bob Woodwell at [email protected]
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MINOR CHANGES PROPOSED FOR AZPCA BYLAWS
Following are the proposed revised bylaws for the Arizona Region of the Porsche Club of America. The changes corrected typos, common usages, and basic
housekeeping, but nothing substantive. Members should read through these and prepare any questions or comments for the Membership Meeting on August
5, 2015. For your reference, please go to az.pca.org, where you will find the bylaws as they stand now along with a copy of the proposed bylaws as shown
below but with changes highlighted. The proposal will be voted on at the August 5 meeting.
Porsche Club of America-Arizona Region, Inc.
BYLAWS
Article I - Name and Principle Office
1.1
1.2
1.3
Name - The name of the Club shall be the Porsche Club of America – Arizona Region, Inc.
(AZPCA). The Club is a regional chapter of the Porsche Club of America (PCA).
Principal Office - The Club’s principal office shall be the residence of the President.
Boundaries - The boundaries of the Club shall be the State of Arizona, excepting the
counties of Cochise, Pima and Santa Cruz.
Article II - General Objectives
2.1
The general objectives of the Club shall be to encourage the highest standard of safety and
courtesy on the highways, to increase the enjoyment of Porsche ownership by exchanging
technical information and to participate in such automotive and social events as may be
agreeable to the members.
Article III - Powers, Corporate Seal, and Badge
3.1
3.2
3.3
Powers - The Club shall be empowered to do all things and conduct all business, not for
profit, necessary to carry out the general objectives of the Club as set forth in the
Certificate of Incorporation, issued under the statutes of the State of Arizona and in these
Bylaws.
Corporate Seal - the corporate seal of the Club shall be circular in form, being inscribed
with the name of the Club and the year and place of its incorporation.
Badge - The corporate badge of the Club shall be circular in form, being inscribed with the
name of the Club around the circumference with a yellow background. The center shall be
a drawing of a golden phoenix arising out of red flames.
Article IV - Membership, Dues, and Privileges
4.1
4.2
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Membership - An individual who meets the qualifications for membership in the PCA, and
who is of good moral and social character, may apply for membership in one of the classes
defined in 4.2 below. Membership in the Club shall be restricted to owners, lessees
or co-owners of a Porsche who are 18 years of age or older, and who are interested
in the Club and its objectives as provided in Article II. A Porsche is defined as an
automobile body and suspension which is basically, as manufactured by or designated as a
Porsche automobile by Porsche AG, or its successor, which is powered by an engine which
was installed in such bodies by Porsche AG, although not in the body concerned. The word
“co-owner,” in addition to its usual meaning, shall include a person who holds a
substantial stock ownership in a franchised Porsche dealership or distributorship.
Classes of Membership - There shall be four (4) classes of membership: Active, Family
Active, Affiliate, and Dual. For purposes of reference hereafter, Active, and Family Active
members shall be collectively referred to as “Regular Members.”
a. ACTIVE - An owner, co-owner, or lessee of a Porsche, who is 18 years or older,
having paid Club dues and fees as required, and who may include a Family Active
Member.
b. FAMILY ACTIVE - If requested by the Active member, is one other person of the
Active member’s immediate family, also 18 years or older, restricted to wife,
husband, sister, brother, daughter, son, mother or father, whether or not
otherwise qualified for active membership by owning or leasing a Porsche.
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
c. AFFILIATE - A person, 18 years or older, named by the Active member at the
time of joining or at any renewal of membership in lieu of a Family Active member.
d. DUAL - A member in good standing of another PCA region who pays the AZPCA
dues.
Membership Application - Application for membership shall be made upon such forms as
are prescribed by PCA, and shall be accompanied by payment of all appropriate dues and
fees.
Dues - National dues are set and billed by PCA on the anniversary of joining. Regional dues
and assessments shall be established by the Board of Directors.
Membership Year - The membership year for PCA shall be for one year beginning with
the date of acceptance of original application and shall be renewable each year on the
membership anniversary date. The National Executive Secretary shall send each member
one billing notice for renewal dues on the or about the due date. If dues are not paid
before becoming delinquent, as determined by the National Office, membership shall
thereby be terminated without further notice. AZPCA dues are based on the calendar
year and become due on January 1st. Regional dues are prorated by quarters for those
joining in the 4th quarter.
Privileges - Members in good standing, and whose dues are current, shall be entitled to all
the privileges of AZPCA, except that Affiliate and Dual members shall not be entitled to vote
or hold elective office. To allow for mail delays, lapsed members whose dues have
expired not more than 30 days before the ballot deadline shall be considered eligible, as
shall prospective members whose applications and dues are received before ballots are
mailed, even though AZPCA has not yet acknowledged them. Active and Family members
are entitled to one (1) vote on any and each issue arising.
Termination of Membership - Membership in the AZPCA may be terminated by:
a. Resignation.
b. Suspension by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors of either National or the
Region for infractions of National or Regional rules or regulations, of for actions inimical
to the general objectives of best interests of the National or Regional clubs. The Board
shall determine the duration of any suspension. Suspension of any member is applicable
to their respective Family or Affiliate member.
c. Request for transfer to another region within PCA submitted in writing to the National
Executive Secretary.
d. An Active member may terminate the membership of an Affiliate member by appropriate
notification to the National Executive Secretary.
Article V - Directors
5.1
5.2
Board of Directors - The elected Board of Directors shall constitute the ruling official body
of AZPCA and shall be responsible for the proper conduct of the administrative affairs of
AZPCA, the proper functioning of the several committees, and shall ensure compliance
with these Bylaws and the Articles of Incorporation, in accordance with the laws governing
such corporations in the State of Arizona. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the Board shall
have the power to approve, modify, or disapprove all actions of committees or individuals
appointed to represent AZPCA. All decisions of the Board shall be by a majority of the
vote cast by those members present. The presence of a majority of the Directors shall
constitute a quorum.
Number and Qualification - The Board of Directors shall consist of eight (8) elected regular
Members in good standing, and those nonvoting Directors as provided in paragraph 5.3.
Members related by matrimony, and those members related by blood and residing in the
same household may not serve as voting Directors on the same Board. No Director may
continue in office if he shall move his residence beyond the boundaries of the Club.
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5.3
5.4
Nonvoting Directors - The Board of Directors, in order to provide continuity, shall also
include the last Past President who continues as a regular member of AZPCA, and who
shall be encouraged to continue in an advisory capacity in the year(s) following his/her
term(s) until succeeded by the next Past President. The Past President is not eligible to
vote except in case of ties.
Term of Office - The term of office of elected Director shall be from January 1 to December
31 of each year. Such Director shall serve for a term of one (1) year or until their successor
is duly elected, except that a member appointed to fill a vacancy to the Board shall serve
only the unexpired term of the Director being replaced. No Director shall be eligible to
serve in the Office more than two (2) consecutive elected terms.
Article VI - Directors’ Positions and Duties
6.1
Officers – The offices and duties of the Directors shall include:
PRESIDENT
a. To chair the Board of Directors
b. To serve as an ex-officio member of all committees, excepting the Nominating
Committee and the Bylaws Committee.
c. To preside at all meetings of the members and of the Board of Directors.
d. To execute all documents and correspondence in the name of AZPCA as authorized by
the Board of Directors and/or the membership.
VICE PRESIDENT
a. To preside at meetings in the absence of the President, or when ordered to do so by
the President.
b. To act as parliamentarian.
c. To chair the Bylaws Committee, keep and maintain the Bylaws and their changes.
d. To manage all matters pertaining to insurance, including reporting of events to
National PCA.
e. To keep and maintain the official calendar of AZPCA events.
TREASURER
a. To keep records and books of accounts reflecting the financial condition and operation
of AZPCA.
b. To sign all checks and drafts upon the account of AZPCA and all documents financially
obligating AZPCA.
c. To receive all moneys paid to AZPCA and deposit same to its credit with a bank insured
by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; to maintain direct control over, and
supervision of, all Club assets and of all payments of the Club debts and obligations.
d. To give a full and correct report on the financial status of the Club at every meeting of
the Board of Directors.
e. To secure from each standing and special committee chairperson a budget of the
yearly anticipated income and expenses for all functions of AZPCA and to compile and
submit a consolidated budget to the Board for approval. A progress report of said budget
shall be submitted to the Board at least quarterly.
f. To maintain a record of the physical assets of the Club and also maintain a Reserve
fund equal to 100% of the total estimated values of the assets, so as to protect against a
sudden and unforeseen loss of the physical assets. This record shall be updated annually
and will coincide with the Club’s tax filing date. Disbursements of any moneys from this
reserve fund will require a minimum 75% approval by the Board.
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g. To oversee the filing of all appropriate State and Federal taxes, prepared by an
independent CPA as required by the Club’s business Filing Licenses.
SECRETARY
a. To record and preserve the minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and to
present and to read such minutes at the request of the President or any of the Directors.
b. To record and preserve the minutes of all special meetings and to present and to read
such minutes upon request.
c. To receive all ballots, count them and cause to be published the results thereof, and
keep them for inspection for a period of 30 days after the results are announced.
d. To maintain custody of the corporate seal at all times, and to keep records of the Club.
e. To cause to be published in the Club’s official publication notices of proposed and
adopted amendments of these Bylaw and other matters relating to the proper conduct of
the Club.
f. To perform all duties incident to the office as required by law.
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
a. There shall be four (4) elected Directors at Large who shall perform any duties as
directed and agreed to by the Officers.
6.2
Vacancies
a. In the event of a vacancy of the President’s position for whatever reason, the Vice
President will immediately become President and his position will be filled as per Paragraph
b, following.
b. In the event of a vacancy of any position on the Board other than President, the
remaining Directors shall elect a Regular member, with their consent, to fill the vacancy at
its next succeeding Board meeting. Any Director so appointed shall hold office until the
next regular election of the Board of Directors.
c. The Board of Directors may declare vacant the seat of any elected Director who is
absent from three (3) consecutive meetings of the Board of Directors without reasonable
cause.
ARTICLE VII - Election of Officers
7.1
Nomination Committee –
a. Not later than August 1st of each year the Board of Directors shall elect one of its
members as chairperson of a nominating committee. The Chairperson shall then select
three (3) regular members in good standing, not members of the Board, to serve as the
Nominating Committee. Not later than September 1 of each year, the Nominating
Committee shall recommend to the Board at least one, preferably two, or more candidates
for each Board position from among the regular members willing to serve as Directors.
b. Active members in good standing may nominate candidates for each office. Such
nominations must be submitted to the Nominating Committee not later than September 1
of each year.
c. No member may be nominated or placed on the ballot without their permission.
d. Qualifications and pictures of the nominees may be submitted to the editor for
publication in the October issue of the official publication of the Club.
7.2
Election –
a. The October issue of the official publication shall include a ballot which contains the
names of all the nominees. The ballot shall also contain the following:
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7.3
7.4
1) Instructions to vote for no more than one candidate for each Board position.
2) Two columns: one for the Active member’s vote and one for the Family
member’s vote.
3) Space provided for write-in votes.
4) Space provided for the signature of each voting member.
5) A statement noting the calendar date deadline for the receipt of ballots.
b. All ballots must be received by the Secretary no later than the date established.
c. On or after November 1 the Secretary and members of the Nominating Committee shall
open and count and tally all ballots received by the deadline.
d. Ballots received after the deadline shall not be opened unless there is a tie for any of
the positions. If a tie remains after all the late ballots are tallied, the Secretary shall flip a
coin in the presence of the candidates or members present to determine a winner.
e. Protests shall be directed to the Board for resolution. The Board’s decision will be final.
Notice of Election Results - The Secretary shall cause to be published the results of the
election in the Club’s official publication.
Powers of the Newly Elected Officers - Upon tabulation of the votes the Secretary shall
immediately notify the persons elected of their election. The President-elect may call a
meeting of the newly constituted Board of Directors for the purpose of appointment of
committee members whose terms are to start at the first of the next year, as well as other
appointments which may be required.
Article VIII - Obligations and Authority
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
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Authority to Incur Obligations or Indebtedness a. Only the elected officers or persons authorized by the Board of Directors to act on
behalf of the Club shall incur any obligation or indebtedness in the name of the Club. All
obligations or indebtedness incurred in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws
shall be incurred as corporate obligations. No personal liability whatever shall attach to or
be incurred by any member or officer of the Club by reason of any such corporate
obligation or liability.
b. No elected officer or any other person authorized to act in behalf of the Club shall incur
any obligations or indebtedness in the name of the Club in excess of the sum of $500.00
without prior approval of a majority of the Board of Directors, except for the following
purposes:
1) Printing, mailing, postage and stenographic expenses of the Club’s official
publication.
2) Stationary and postage for ordinary administrative use.
Unauthorized Obligations - No elected Officer or any other person authorized to act in
behalf of the Club shall incur any obligation or indebtedness in the name of the Club which
is not for the general benefit of the entire membership of the Club nor shall the Board of
Directors approve the incurring of any such obligation or indebtedness.
Personal Liability for Unauthorized Obligations - The incurring of any obligation or
indebtedness in the name of the Club by any elected officer or member in contravention of
these Bylaws shall be an ultra vires act. The person or persons responsible for such acts or
acts shall be personally liable, individually and collectively, to the Club in an amount equal
to the obligations or indebtedness, which the Club may be required to pay.
Conflict of Interest - No Director shall engage in any transaction that could create a conflict
of interest with the Club without specific approval of the Board. Directors shall disclose to
the Board any potential between their personal interests and the Club’s. No Director shall
vote on any matter in which they have a material financial interest.
Fiscal Year - The fiscal year of the Club shall be the calendar year.
Article IX - Meetings
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
Directors’ Meetings - Meetings of the Directors may be called at any time, but at least once
per quarter, by the President or by a majority of the Directors. Each Director shall be
notified of such meeting at least seven (7) days prior to the time set for the meeting.
Special Meetings - Special meetings of the members may be called by the President, by a
majority of the Board, or by a petition signed by five (5) percent of the members. Due
notice shall be given stating the date, time, place, and purpose of any such meeting at
least ten days before such meeting.
Members’ Meetings - Meetings of the members shall be at such time and place as
designated by the Board of Directors. Due notice of any meeting shall be given by
publishing in the official publication, Going Places.
Quorum - A quorum at any meeting of the Directors shall consist of a simple majority of
those having voting privileges. A quorum at any special meeting of the members shall
consist of ten (10) percent of the members in good standing, or ten (10) members in
good standing, whichever is larger.
Voting - At all meetings of the members, each regular member in good standing shall be
entitled to one vote on any matter which may be properly brought before the membership.
Such vote may be via voice or by written ballot.
Conduct of Meetings - The President, or in his/her absence the Vice President, shall preside
at all meetings. Robert’s Rules of Order in its most recent edition shall be the rules for the
conduct of all meetings.
Guests - Guests shall be permitted at all meetings, unless a closed meeting is declared by
a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
Article X - Committees
10.1
10.2
Appointments - There shall be as many Special Committees appointed as required to
carry out the activities and objectives of AZPCA. Any member(s) of AZPCA may be
appointed Chairperson(s) of a Special Committee by any Director, subject to approval of
the entire Board of Directors.
Duties and Responsibilities - Special Committee Chairpersons are responsible to their
appointing Director and shall submit to such Director, if requested, a written budget of all
anticipated expenses and income in connection with their function.
Article XI - Official Publication
11.1
11.2
11.3
Name - The name of the official publication of AZPCA shall be Going Places.
Circulation - Going Places shall be published and distributed monthly, or scheduled
otherwise as approved by the Board of Directors, to each AZPCA member
and to such others as approved by the Board of Directors.
Editor - The Editor shall be appointed by the Board of Directors.
Article XII - Amendment of the Bylaws
12.1
Proposed Amendments - Proposed amendments to these Bylaws may be considered upon
either recommendation by a majority of the Board of Directors or by written petition signed
by at least ten (10) active members in good standing. The Board of Directors shall prepare
the suggested amendment(s) in such a manner as appropriate for incorporation in these
Bylaws.
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Approval of Proposed Amendments
a. The essence of the proposed amendment(s) shall be printed in the official publication of
the Club within sixty (60) days thereafter, together with an explanation of the proposed
Amendment(s) and the need therefore by its sponsors, together with the date of the
meeting at which any proposed amendment(s) will be voted upon.
b. Voting upon amendment(s) to the Bylaws shall be by secret ballot. Amendment(s) to
these Bylaws shall be approved by a majority of the votes cast by the membership.
c. The Secretary and two regular members appointed by the President shall open, count
and tally all ballots, and certify the results. The results shall be read into the minutes of the
meeting and published in the next issue of the official publication of the Club.
UNBRIDLED EXCESS
by Danielle Badler
I
’ve been thinking a lot lately about unbridled excess.
What got me started were news reports about the spring art auction
season in New York, where a record was set for the most expensive
work of art ever sold at auction… a Picasso painting called Les
Femmes d’Alger (Version “O”). For $179.4 million.
That was followed by the most expensive sculpture, Giacometti’s
L’Homme au Doigt, which went for $141.3 million.
According to the e-newsletter Quartz, the dizzying prices are being
driven, at least in part, by Asian and Russian billionaires… and
tactics by the auction houses to offer price guarantees to the owners.
Quartz says us mere mortals shouldn’t worry. Only a small, closed
club of super-rich can play. And the bidding is a way for them to
boost their “prestige.” Or, put another way, it’s a way for them
to say to each other that theirs is bigger than yours, or mine, or
anyone else’s.
The money, itself, really doesn’t mean anything. Which is hard
to fathom. But it’s not unlike Jeff Bezos spending $200 million
to buy the Washington Post. I mean, he wrote a check.
No, Quartz points out, the real shame is that the higher the prices
go, the greater the likelihood that the paintings will vanish into
private homes or, heaven forbid, secure warehouses, rarely to be
seen again. Which is why the artists made them in the first place.
It’s not unlike the collector car market, is it?
I recall reading about Ralph Lauren’s Bugatti Type 57SC, about
how, if they run it for longer than, maybe, a few minutes, the engine
has to be completely re-detailed.
How much longer will we see a Ferrari 250 GTO actually moving
under its own power? Or even see one at all? If the market rate for
one today is plus or minus $50 million, and climbing, how much
longer until they, too, will be sequestered in giant safes?.
Or a Bugatti Royale? Or any blue chip classic? And if that’s the
start of the trend, how soon will it trickle down to your run of the
mill Gullwing? Or 427 Cobra? Or 917?
No, beyond a certain point, classic cars in private collections will
be locked away, just like paintings, in private warehouses. Waiting
for another oligarch with unlimited funds to come along and move
it to their private warehouse.
watched the video, through Mo-torAuthority, which got it from
SupercarDRIVER.
And the guy provides a commentary on the video, about the
similarities and differences between the vehicles, and what it’s
like to be behind the wheel.
According to MotorAuthority, Bailey and his wife were co-owners
of a communications company that they sold for north of $40
million.
Yeah, that’s not pocket change. But it’s hardly enough to raise a
paddle for a 250 GTO, or a Picasso.
The article says Bailey “does his best to share (his cars) with the
world in videos like these. Bailey is also a member of a group
that raffles off rides in his cars, and the mon-ey supports worthy
causes.”
Well, that’s special. But why do I have this vague discomfort about
the whole thing? What am I supposed to think? Jealousy? Envy?
Sure, he’s giving back, but aren’t his actions a bit over the top?
And, speaking of over the top, take the annual fund-raising dinner
for the Robin Hood Foundation in New York.
Do you know about that event? Each year it sets a record for the
amount of money col-lected for a “worthy cause” in one night.
Because the audience is all hedge fund gazil-lionaires, people who
can write a seven or eight figure check and not think twice about
it. So bully for them.
I had a brush with it all, a few years ago. I was walking along
and I saw -- no, I heard this sound -- I turned, and there it was,
a Bugatti Veyron, in motion. I followed, on foot, and saw that it
was pulling up to a hotel.
By the time I got up to the car, triple black, there was no driver in
sight. I asked the doorman, who was driving? I fully expected the
name of some sports or rock celebrity.
But he shrugged. He answered, this way, exactly: “ Just some guy.
Who went on into the hotel.”
What do you know. Some guy. Some rich guy.
What a shame.
But then there’s this guy, Paul Bailey. He’s a Brit. First he bought a
McLaren P1. Then he drove it to pick up a Ferrari La Ferrari. And
then, together with his wife, he drove over to pick up a Porsche
918 Spyder as well.
That’s right, all in the same day. The trifecta of modern supercars.
And he videotaped the whole thing. How do I know? I
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an Independent Porsche® Service Provider
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ARIZON A REGION MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
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8 by Travis Tonzi, Membership Chair
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
These people have recently joined AZPCA. Please welcome them to the club!
Michael Sargent
New River, AZ
2015 Cayman S
Larry Porcellato
Scottsdale, AZ
2006 Cayman S Coupe
Gerry Keim
Paradise Valley, AZ
2014 Boxster S Cabriolet
Kyle Franko
Apache Junction, AZ
Bull Dog Detailing
David Spector
Mesa, AZ
2006 Boxster S Cabriolet
Samuel Woolfolk
Springfield, IL
2014 Cayman S
John Abed
Phoenix, AZ
2008 Cayman S
Knox Ramsey
Scottsdale, AZ
2013 911 C4S
37 Years
9 Years
Orester & Jennifer Harper, Jr. Raphael & Laura Buerba
Todd & Gladys Logan
33 Years
Stephen & Teddy Lange
8 Years
Donald & Ines Munson
Diane & Greg Smith
24 Years
Dr. Terry & Elaine Maxon
7 Years
David & Pam Peat
23 Years
Earle Hoyt
6 Years
Lyn & Pat Islaub
21 Years
Robert & Paula Smalley, Jr.
4 Years
Mitchel & Dori Friend
Hank & Nicole Gries
14 Years
Jo Ann Letchworth
Mark & Susan Mulzet
2 Years
Ron & Diane Collier
Nick & Nathalie Esposito
John & Diana Sykes
Douglas & Pam Williams
10 Years
John & Jeannie Rotner
NOTE TO MEMBERSHIP:
Please notify the membership chair when
your address, phone number, or email
changes, even temporarily. We want to be
sure you receive email blasts and
Going Places. GP can’t be forwarded,
and the cost of return postage and
a separate mailing adds about
$5 to each returned issue.
Thank you for your understanding
and support.
Travis Tonzi, Membership Chairman
480-299-6738
M EMBE R S HI P
t h e
Arizona Region PCA Members Celebrating
July 2015 Membership Anniversaries
19 Years
Mike & Dee Labowitch
Welcome to the
Arizona Region!
We look forward to
meeting each of you
in person at a future
event.
by
HAPPY PC A ANNIVERSARY!
Arizona Region PCA Members Celebrating
August 2015 Membership Anniversaries
25 Years
Wendell Wilson, Jr.
9 Years
Arthur and Terry Curtis III
23 Years
Bruce Barth
7 Years
Andrew & Patricia Titus
16 Years
Shirley & Steve Kleppe
Mattias & Laura Stolpe
2 Years
Scott Kuhne
Christopher & Christine Woods
14 Years
Greg & Cecelia Chapman
Charles Wirken
One Year
Timothy & Karen Caggiano
10 Years
John & Janis Hoeschele
Hugh Starkey
n um b er s
National PCA members 923
Regional PCA members 389
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M AY 2 015 M E E T I N G M I N U T E S
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8 by Kim Kemper
Website: Jeff Carroll was absent.
May 6, 2015 Spinato’s Pizza
Present: Jack & Loretta Aman, Richard Avellone, Robert
Bandera, Randy & Donna Black, William Brown, Jason
Bunting, Lyle Capstick, Ed & Evelyn Chernoff, Mark Dreher, Jeff & Carol Emig, Dave Fisher, Earl & Nancy Gossard, Hal & Ellie Hong, Mark Howard, Johnny & Nancy
Johnson, Kim Kemper, Mark & Angela Manente, Greg
& Marilyn Mannion, Scott & Christina McIlvain, Camille
Miles, Paul Miller, Adrienne Ramirez, Raymond Ramirez,
Jim Roberts, Michael Sargent, Gary & Penney Solem,
Dwane & Alma Stewart, Andy & Carrie Schermuly,
Charles Wirken, Bob & Cheryl Woodwell, Ken & Fran
Steele, Rook & Debbie Younger.
IV. PAST EVENTS
Next meeting: June 3 – Daily Dose Grill
V. UPCOMING EVENTS
President Younger mentioned a number of club activities scheduled for the rest of the year. Gary Solem
commented on the upcoming (May 17) Sunday drive
through Payson/Camp Verde and requested club members to consider making a donation to Flight 38. Dwane
Stewart discussed the Temecula wine tour scheduled for
Oct 12-15. Bob Woodwell spoke about the upcoming
Flight 38 being held on Oct 30-31 in Carefree, Disabled
American Veterans is the club’s designated charity for
the event. Ken Steele described the upcoming Alpine
Tour XV slated for June 12-14 and asked members at
the meeting to sign an attendance sheet for that event.
President Younger commented plans were under way
for an Oktoberfest club event in the fall. Bob Bandera is
planning a club drive to Winslow on August 29, details to
follow on the website.
I. WELCOME
The monthly meeting was held at Spinato’s Pizza. President Younger called the meeting to order at 6:45 pm.
He welcomed everyone to the meeting. President
Younger thanked Penney for organizing the club’s
meeting. He also thanked the club’s sponsors, noting
Bull Dog Detailing as a new sponsor and encouraged
members to patronize both our sponsors and advertisers. He introduced the Board members and Chairs
who were present.
Guests: None
NEW MEMBERS: Mike Sargent who drives a 2015
Cayman S.
II. NEW VEHICLES: Jim Roberts picked up a 2002 Turbo
and drove it back from Florida. Christina McIlvain has
acquired a 2005 Cayenne Turbo
III. REPORTS
Membership: Travis Tonzi was absent. President Younger commented that regional membership is under 400,
down slightly from a year ago.
Treasurer: Lyle Capstick reported good and bad news.
Good news is the club is solvent and paying bills, bad
news is due to reduced sponsorship income the club
only has minor positive income YTD.
GP: Denise Brasile was absent. President Younger encouraged members to write and submit articles of interest to GP. He reminded everyone that Denise plans
to step down as editor after publication of the July,
2016 issue, and that if no one volunteers to take over
the position the newsletter will no longer be published.
Social Media: Jan Mackulak was absent. President
Younger commented on the club’s use of various forms
of social media.
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President Younger discussed a number of events that
were conducted in April including The New Member
meeting at the Farm on April 11. Bob Woodwell spoke
about the Las Vegas trip on April 24-26 and mentioned
that Gaudin Porsche has offered to host a Bar-b-que
for next year’s event. Jack Aman discussed the Cinco
event hosted by SAR and distributed a number of trophies to club members. President Younger shared a slide
show on the Long Beach race with a number of photos
of Porsche race cars in action.
VI. Other
Past President Stewart asked the members to consider
running for Board positions for 2016. President Younger
commented that the By-Laws committee has reviewed
the Club’s bylaws and will be presenting them in an upcoming issues of GP. He stated there are minor cleanup issues with the current bylaws and that the Board is
considering other possible changes to the bylaws at a
later date.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Kemper AZPCA Secretary
Kim Kemper AZPCA Secretary
CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR SALE
SET OF ENDURO 916 TIRES
FOR SALE
911 SC PARTS
1. H4s/Car cover mats
2. 1980 owners manual/books
3. Catalytic Converter/Bar/Coins/Struts *Plus more items*
Please call Jess Barrett at 623-977-9449 for negotiable pricing
For a PORSCHE 911 or other
2-225/40 ZR 18 92W
2-265/35 ZR 18 97W
TUBELESS TIRES -- ALL SEASON
ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE LESS THAN 2000 MILES
$400.
Contact Travis Tonzi 480-837-5888
WANTED TO BUY
2005 - 2008 PORSCHE BOXSTER
Low mileage, non-smoking, no damage history,
and well-maintained. Prefer automatic.
Contact John or Nancy 623-341-3750 -- phone calls only.
FOR SALE
2008 911 CARRERA S COUPE
Excellent Condition, Grey, 23600 miles, 6 spd, Sport Chrono, NAV
480-563-9468
If you have any questions please call. Thank You.
Bernard Hay
CL ASSIFIED AD RATES:
All ads must be submitted by the 15th of the month two months before publication.
Ads run for one quarter (3 months) unless extended by the advertiser. Photos to
accompany ads are welcome, but are printed at the editor’s discretion.
Arizona Region PCA Members - No charge
Non-Region Members - $30/quarter
Please submit ads to the editor at [email protected].
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SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
The sponsorship programs were designed to allow our current and new
advertisers and sponsors a simple way to choose a program that will include
internet exposure, print ads, and sponsorship opportunities all for one simple
investment.
The sponsorship program has six tiers:
Starter - $250 Includes one small website banner on the Events and the Going
Places digital magazine page of our website, rotating with other sponsors,
and one black & white business card ad in the Going Places publication.
Bronze - $500 Includes one medium-sized website banner on the Events and
Going Places digital magazine page of our website, rotating with other sponsors, and one quarter-page black & white ad in the Going Places publication.
Silver - $1000 Includes one medium-sized website ad on the main page of our
website rotating with other sponsors, and one half-page black & white ad in
the Going Places publication.
Gold – $2000 Includes one large vertical ad on the front page of our website
rotating with other sponsors and one full-page black & white ad in the Going
Places publication.
Platinum - $5000 Includes one large static front-page ad on our website, one
full-color half-page ad in our Going Places publication, and other promotional and sponsorship benefits.
Diamond -$10,000 Includes one large static ad on the front page of the
website, an embedded video, one full-color, full-page inside cover ad in our
Going Places publication, prime sponsor position with banner for Flight, and
other promotional benefits and speaking opportunities.
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SPONSOR
index
20th Street Auto Parts.............................. 7
Anderson, Steve; WCI Brokers Central....... 33
Andrade, Betsy; Andrade Promotions........ 15
Beyer, Russ; Hagerty Porsche Insurance.... 15
Bookspan, Richard; Attorney-at-Law.......... 7
Brasile, Charles & Denise; Real Estate...... 11
Brighton Motorsports............................... 6
Bulldog Detailing..................................... 30
Communiform......................................... 34
Don Jackson Enterprises........................... 15
Finishing Touch....................................... 11
Hobby Depot........................................... 15
iAutohaus................................................ 33
Lewis, Steven K.; Wells Fargo................... 33
McIlvain Motors....................................... 28
Patrick Motorsports.................................. 30
Porsche North Scottsdale.......................... IFC
It is the responsibility for each sponsor to develop and design their unique
promotional ads. Sponsors must submit their own artwork electronically for
ads in gif, pdf, jpeg or swf (for website ads) formats. New sponsorships will
run yearly, and investment will be pro-rated for any new sponsor who commits mid-year. All website ads will be viewed only by Arizona Porsche Club
members and therefore will not be accessed until the member logs into the
website. The acceptance and display of advertising in this publication does
not constitute an endorsement of the advertiser or product by the Porsche
Club of America, Arizona Region. AZPCA reserves the right to refuse to print
any ad it deems inappropriate. Sponsorships must be prepaid. Staff reserves
the right to change rates upon notice at any time.
Contacts:
Bob Tomlin -- Sponsorship
Requests and Tier Details
Sponsorships and Advertising
Manager
Phone: 480-201-3881 E-mail: [email protected]
Denise Brasile – Going Places Print
Ad Requests and Deadlines
Going Places Editor
Phone: 602-741-5339
E-mail: [email protected]
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Lyle Capstick –
Sponsorship Billing
AZPCA Treasurer
Phone: 612-991-9780
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]