PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA, SHASTA REGION

MINUTES OF AUGUST 14, 2008 MEETING

President Bob Dunlap called the meeting to order at Marie Callender’s Restaurant at 7:03 p.m. with 18 present Introductions were made with members introducing themselves and their Porsches. Several anecdotes and adventures were mentioned Guests introduced were Jack Ochs ( 1986 red 928) with Joanne Johnson (founding member of Shasta Region) from Redding and Art Tilles (‘83 Maroon 911) from Whitmore.

I. TREASURER’S REPORT

A. Pam Dunlap, Treasurer, reported a balance on hand of $3,325.08.

Monies have been collected for the Napa Porsche/Winery tour.

She is still pursuing the shop in Red Bluff who can do shirt badges.

Input confirmed that the gold metallic thread in badges can be sub-

stituted with gold colored thread as it is easier to work with.

II. WEBSITE MANAGER’S REPORT

A Phred Degner said he was having difficulty with files and importing

pictures. He hoped the new program that Sharon Nani will produce

will work better.

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. MEMBERSHIP: President Dunlap reported two members: Al Weidman

of Oroville (yellow 1975 914) and Alan Schauer of Willows (2000 Silver

Boxster)

B. TOURS: Jerry Nystrom, Tourmeister, said the Sunday, August 17 Tour

will be to Corning, Rolling Hills Casino, via several detours thru farm

country and model airplane park. Meet 9:00 a.m. at Oasis on Athens

Ave. and leave at 9:30 a.m. WATCH YOUR WEBSITE!

NAPA PORSCHE /WINERY TOUR to depart Sunday, September 14. TIME

AND PLACE TO BE ANNOUNCED FOR LEAVING. Twelve cars with

24 people going. Ladies, you can dress up for CIA dinner; guys, suggest slacks or kakis and Porsche shirt. Name tags would be helpful for the different events. Warm days, cooler nights.

IV. NEW BUSINESS

A. GUEST SPEAKER: President Dunlap passed out detail sheets on tires,

suggested life span, related causes of deterioration, how to read age,

chemical breakdown, driven or not, etc. Much research was done by

Bob. He suggested that an open electronic forum be made (Ask Shasta

Region) for ongoing questions pertinent to Porsches in which all members could participate. Many regions and registries provide for

this kind of interaction, but not on a local level.

V. COMMENTS AND RAFFLE DRAWING

A. ROUNDTABLE COMMENTS included Jerry Nystrom’s adventure with

Monster Truck Drags at Infineon, John Rose needed help with 0-40 oil,

Web site needs to be in the newsletter and autocross discussed.

Spud Furtado gave high recommendations for paint work done on his

Boxster by Bernardi, Redding and new LED lights were installed on Dale

Gleichweit’s 356 making a huge difference in visibility of taillights.

B. RAFFLE DRAWING won by Ron Stremel (duster and detail brush set)

VI. ADJOURNMENT 8:30

PLEASE VOLUNTEER FOR SECRETARY AS I LEAVE FOR TEXAS