Volume XV, Issue 10 -- November 2010

The Official Publication of the Rally Sport Region -- Porsche Club of America

The Bahn Stormer

Calendar of Events ....................... 4Color Tour ................................. 5Annual General Membership Meeting ... 7 RSR Election Materials ............. 10-17

Happy Halloween!Gary Starin’s Halloween Special

Photo by Mike O’Rear

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A Few Quarts Low ............................................3 Calendar of Events ...........................................4Color Tour .........................................................5 Membership Page ............................................7Annual General Membership Meeting ..............7Proposed By-Law Changes ............................10Board Member Candidates.............................13

RSR Logo Contenders ...................................16RSR Official Ballot ..........................................17The Art of Volunteering ...................................19Board Meeting Minutes...................................23Classifieds ......................................................25The Official Page ............................................27

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By Jim Christopher, Rally Sport Region

President(aka Fearless Leader)

‘Tis the SeasonA look out the window and…well…how much time before the majority of us put our rides away for the season – six weeks if we’re lucky. In contrast to the obvious end of season disappointment, the cold and dense air does makes for more power and fun…. In similar context, our last purely social event of the year has come and gone…the fall color tour. Despite a day where the threat and eventual appearance of rain loomed large, the event was a solid success. We had a very good turn-out, great roads to drive, great scenery, great company, some new faces, and a great restaurant at the end of the tour. Many thanks to Brenda and Michael Pillay as well as Amanda and Wayne Walter for their efforts in hosting this year’s tour.

RecognitionIt’s important for the majority of our membership – those that cannot make out Club Meetings with any regularity, to know what an incredible group of folks contribute and guide our Club. No egos, no hidden agendas, quiet competency – these people, from diversified backgrounds have come together to help to perpetuate the Club. I have had the luxury of tremendous contributions from our Board, Chair-people, past Presidents, a corps of articulate and skillful driving instructors as well as many Club-members that have invested a great deal of time, energy and resource in hosting social events. Without their generosity the Club would cease to exist.

Help WantedI promise you, it’s not too early to think about next year’s events. We have a tall order to fill in matching the energy displayed this year that was shown in the number and varied types of events. Jeff Corbin has already volunteered to host the 2011 color tour. Of course, we need some more help with our events – don’t hesitate, if you have any inkling to host an event but have some degree of trepidation you’ll get as much help as you need!

AGM / Elections / Movie Trivial / Changes in Bylaws The Annual General Membership Meeting will be held on

Tuesday, December 7th at Karl’s Cabin located at 6005 Gotfredson Road, Plymouth, MI 48170 - (734) 455-8450. This year AGM business will be combined with the Club meeting scheduled for that evening. I invite you to attend as well and I ask that you cast your vote in the upcoming elec-tions. Remember, for the AGM Meeting to be in compliance with our bylaws, a minimum of 22 Club Members must be present. Typically, attendance at our club meetings hovers around this number; however, please consider coming to the meeting to ensure the validity of the AGM Meeting. RSVP’s will be really helpful in our planning for the event; send them to: Mary Ann Kantrow at mkantrow@peoplepc.com Does anyone know the significance of Tom Hagen. Hint, his character was portrayed by Robert Duvall…second hint, in the Godfather…. He was the consigliere or legal advisor to the family. Well, the Club is lucky enough to have its own version of Tom Hagen in the form of Michael Kimber. In addition to keeping me in line with parliamentary proce-dures, Michael has spent innumerable hours evaluating and subsequently recommending changes to our Club by-laws. These changes will certainly be provided via e-mail, and in this issue of the Bahn Stormer. I invite you to review these proposed changes.

‘Tis the Season / Holiday Party Final PlansPlans for the Holiday Party are complete, but differ slightly from what I suggested in last month’s iteration of A Few Quarts Low. Here it is with changes noted by an arrow instead of a bullet point:

The Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at The Historic Holly Hotel – a nationally recognized restaurant known for regional and classic cuisine and profes-sional stand-up comedy! The event begins at 6:15 PM.

• The club has reserved a private, second floor, dining room for our members and guests.

• A buffet dinner will be served featuring a choice of two or three entrees as well as appropriate side dishes.

• A well-stocked cash bar will be available.• At 8:30 PM we will receive preferential seating for the

comedy show located in the lower level. The show should last about an hour and fifteen minutes and drinks are available during the show.

• After the comedy show we will return to the second floor private dining area for dessert and/or drinks.

> The cost of the event will be $40.00 per person – this will include gratuity and taxes. The Club will pick up the cost of the comedy show for its members.

• Dress is intended as business casual with sport coats

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November 2 (Tuesday): RSR Club Meeting -- 7:00 pm at Carlyle’s in Ann Arbor

December 7 (Tuesday): RSR Annual General Meeting -- 7:00 pm at Karl’s Cabin in Plymouth (see more information on page 7.)

February 12 (Saturday): RSR Holiday Party -- 6:15 pm at the Holly Hotel in Holly Michigan.

Surrounding Area EventsNovember 19 (Friday): Maumee Valley Porsche Holiday

Dinner at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavillion beginning at 6:00 PM. RSR Members are invited. $50/person. E-mail Mike O’Rear at morear734@gmail.com for details.

November 20 (Saturday): Northern Ohio Region, PCA 50th Anniversary Celebration. RSR members are invited. Form more information go to www.norpca.org/, click on “Register NOW” next to NORPCA 50th Anniversary Party RSVP due Nov. 5

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2010 Color TourStory and photos by Stewart Free

On October 2 almost 50 people braved the cool weather and rain to participate in our annual Color Tour. Thank you to Mike and Brenda Pillay and Wayne and Amanda Walter for planning and hosting this memorable event. Before begin-ning the tour our members viewed a large variety of cars; we had Targas, Turbos, old to new 911s, Cabriolets, a Cayman S, and a 928. We were able to renew old acquaintances and meet several new participants.

Mike and Wayne led us on an alliterative route starting in Fenton, through Flushing, passing near Flint, and ending in Frankenmuth. Midway through our drive, we stopped at the A & W in Flushing to warm up with hot chocolate and coffee. The Fall colors were just beginning to turn. The ongoing light

rain did not dampen our spirits or limit our driving enthusi-asm. From Flushing, we headed north and passed near New Lothrop, Montrose, and Birch Run on our way to Franken-muth.

Sullivan’s Black Forest Brew Haus and Grill was our dinner destination. It’s hard to go wrong at an establishment that features a dozen of its own handcrafted beers; the food was very good, too. Everyone seemed to enjoy the opportunity to dine and converse in a welcoming atmosphere. A few people decided to extend their adventure by stopping at the Birch Run Outlet Mall on their way home. Thanks again to the Pillays and Walters for showing us some of the roads and scenery in their part of Michigan.

David Cooper and co-host Michael Pillay enjoying good company.

Matt & Zack Huber chatting with co-hosts Wayne & Amanda Walter.

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Bill Damon ........................ 8Daniel Wallace ................. 8Mike Wank ........................ 6Matt Malec ........................ 5Tim Norman ...................... 5Dan Faust ......................... 3Pat Paul ............................ 3Jeffrey Corbin ................... 1David Hescheles .............. 1

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Proposed Changes to Rally Sport Region’s By-LawsTo: Rally Sport Region Club MembersFrom: Mary Ann Kantrow, Corporate SecretaryDate: October 25, 2010Re: Proposed Amendments to the RSR Constitution and By-Laws

In accordance with Article VII, Section 1 of the Rally Sport Region Constitution, this notice is to provide Club members with thirty days notice in advance of the Annual General Meeting on December 7, 2010 for consideration of the proposed amend-ments to the Constitution and By-Laws.

BACKGROUND

Article VI, Section 1 of the Constitution states that Club members in good standing shall consider any changes to the Consti-tution and By-Laws at the Annual General Membership meeting. Article VII, Section 1 of the Constitution requires a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the Membership present at a meeting to adopt amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws.

At the October 7, 2010 Board of Directors meeting, the Board passed a motion to recommend to the Club membership that the Constitution and Bylaw be amended as follows:

(1) Change the Secretary and Treasurer positions from Board to Club positions; (2) Increase the number of Board Members At-Large from five to seven;

(3) Increase the number required for a quorum of the Board from five to six;

(4) Require Board Members to vote initially by a show of hands, and if the vote cannot be determined, then by written ballot;

(5) Allow one or more Board Members to participate at a Board meeting via conference call;

(6) Allow the Board to take action through a unanimous consent resolution in accordance with the Michigan Business Corpo-ration Act; and

(7) Add a start date of January 1 and an end date of December 31 for all for all Club and Committee positions.

For each effected provision, we cited the provision’s original wording as it now appears in the Constitution and By-Law, fol-lowed by the proposed wording for that provision. On page 17 is a ballot for you to vote whether these amendments should be adopted.

If you have any comments, please forward them to me in writing before the Annual General Meeting on December 7, 2010.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

1) Constitution: Article V, Section 1 (Executive Board Elections).

a) Original Wording. This board shall consist of a (1) PRESIDENT, (2) VICE-PRESIDENT, (3) SECRETARY, (4) TREASUR-ER, and (5) FIVE MEMBERS AT LARGE. The immediate PAST-PRESIDENT shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors.

b) Proposed New Wording. The Board shall consist of ten members: (1) the President, (2) the Vice President, (3) seven Board Members At-Large, and (4) the immediate Past-President as an ex-offico Board member. Effective: January 1, 2011.

2) By-Laws: Article II, Section 2 (Meetings).

a) Original Wording. Any CLUB member in good standing shall have voice at any CLUB meeting. Voting rights will be gov-

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erned by the Constitution and By-Laws of the CLUB. Voting at board meetings shall be by those board members present with the President casting a tie vote, if necessary.

b) Proposed New Wording. Any Club member in good standing shall have voice at any Club meeting. Voting rights will be governed by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Club. Voting at Board meetings shall be by those Board members present. Alternatively, one or more Board members may participate and vote at a Board meeting by a conference call (or similar communication equipment). The President will vote only to break a tie vote by the Board. Effective: January 1, 2011.

3) By-Laws: Article II, Section 4 (Meetings).

a) Original Wording. Robert’s Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be used to conduct all meetings of the Executive Board and all other meetings of the CLUB.

b) Proposed New Wording. Robert’s Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be used to conduct all meetings of the Executive Board and all other meetings of the Club. Except for those Board members participating by a conference call, the initial vote of the Board shall be by a show of hands. If the President cannot determine the vote by a show of hands, then the second vote shall be by written ballot. Effective: January 1, 2011.

4) By-Laws: Article II, Section 5 (Meetings).

a) Original Wording. A quorum at a Club Meeting shall be ten (10) percent of the Members in good standing. A quorum for Board and Special Meetings shall be five (5) Board members in addition to the President. If the Vice-President is presid-ing in the absence of the President, the same rule for a quorum shall be in effect.

b) Proposed New Wording. A quorum at a Club Meeting shall be ten (10) per cent of Members in good standing. A quorum for regular Board Meetings and Special Board Meetings shall consist of is six (6) Board members, not including the Presi-dent. If the Vice-President is presiding in President’s absence, the same rule for a quorum shall be in effect. Effective: January 1, 2011.

5) By-Laws: Article II, Section 8 (Meetings) (new).

a) Original Wording: [Not Applicable]

b) Proposed New Wording. The Board may take an action without a meeting through a unanimous consent resolution. Such a consent resolution shall have the same effect as a resolution passed at a regular Board Meeting or a Special Board Meeting if the following two criteria must are met: (1) all ten Board Members must consent unanimously to the ac-tion in writing or by electronic means, and (2) the written consent must be filed with the regular Board minutes. Effective: January 1, 2011.

6) By-Laws: Article III, Section 4 (Duties of Officers).

a) Original Wording. The Secretary shall keep and maintain all records of the CLUB. The Secretary shall record the minutes of every CLUB meeting. The Secretary shall be responsible for all correspondence to the Club Membership. The duties of the Secretary maybe ceded to a Club Position by the Board.

b) Proposed New Wording. The Secretary shall be a Club Position, appointed by the President in accordance with Article VI of the By-Laws (Appointments). The Secretary shall keep and maintain all records of the CLUB. The Secretary shall record the minutes of every Board and Club meeting. The Secretary shall be responsible for all correspondence to the Club Membership. Effective: January 1, 2011.

7) By-Laws: Article III, Section 5 (Duties of Officers).

a) Original Wording. The Treasurer shall maintain all financial records, and bank accounts of the CLUB. The Treasurer shall prepare a budget for the next accounting period, and submit this budget for approval at the Annual General Membership meeting each year. The Treasurer will prepare all documents needed by the State and Federal taxing agencies. The Trea-

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surer will prepare an Income statement and a Balance sheet for submission at the A.G.M. meeting. The Treasurer will be responsible for all fund raising activities. The Treasurer will report the bank balances to the Board at each Board meeting. All bank accounts will be approved by the Executive Board before they are opened. The duties of the Treasurer may be ceded to a Club Position by the Board.

b) Proposed New Wording. The Treasurer shall be a Club Position, appointed by the President in accordance with Article VI of the By-Laws (Appointments). The Treasurer shall maintain all financial records, and bank accounts of the Club. The Treasurer shall prepare a budget for the next accounting period, and submit this budget for approval at the Annual General Membership meeting each year. The Treasurer will prepare all documents needed by the State and Federal tax-ing agencies. The Treasurer will prepare an Income statement and a Balance sheet for submission at the A.G.M. meeting. The Treasurer will be responsible for all fund raising activities. The Treasurer will report the bank balances to the Board at each Board meeting. All bank accounts will be approved by the Executive Board before they are opened. The duties of the Treasurer may be ceded to a Club Position by the Board. Effective: January 1, 2011.

8) By-Laws: Article IV, Section 2 (Elections).

a) Original Wording. There shall be two (2) classes of election by the general membership: 1. Election of the President. 2. Election of other members of the Board of Directors. The Vice-president, Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected by the Board of Directors, from amongst the Directors, at the next Board meeting. Other members of the Board of Directors shall be the Members-at-Large. A Member-at-Large, who is elected to the Office of President, Vice-president, Secretary or Treasurer, shall relinquish the rest of their term as Member-at-Large and serve a full term in the elected Office. Candi-dates may challenge for both classes of election concurrently.

b) Proposed New Wording. There shall be two (2) classes of election by the general membership: 1. Election of the President. 2. Election of other members of the Board of Directors. The Vice-president shall be elected by the Board of Directors, from amongst the Directors, at the next Board meeting. Other members of the Board of Directors shall be the Members-at-Large. A Member-at-Large, who is elected to the Office of President or the Vice-president shall relinquish the rest of his/her term as Member-at-Large and serve a full term in the elected Office. Candidates may challenge for both classes of election concurrently. Effective: December 7, 2010.

9) By-Laws: Article VI, Section 1 (Appointments).

a) Original Wording. The President may make appointments to Club Positions. A Club Position shall have the duties and obligations as defined by the President.

b) Proposed New Wording. The President may make appointments to Club Positions. A Club Position shall have the duties and obligations as defined by the President, except for the duties of the Secretary and Treasurer which are set forth in the By-Laws. Effective January 1, 2011.

10) By-Laws: Article VI, Section 3 (Appointments).

a) Original Wording. All appointments to Club Positions will be for a period of twelve (12) months from appointment.

b) Proposed New Wording. All appointments to Club Positions will be for a period of twelve (12) months, starting on January 1 and ending on December 31. Effective January 1, 2011.

11) By-Laws: Article VI, Section 4 (Appointments).

a) Original Wording. All appointments to Committees will be for a period of twelve (12) months from appointment.

b) Proposed New Wording. All appointments to Committees will be for a period of twelve (12) months, starting on January 1 and ending on December 31. Effective January 1, 2011.

Should these amendments be adopted? Please vote on page 17.

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Three positions on the board are up for election this year. Each member and his/her affiliate may vote.

The Candidates are:

Jim DowtyThough I was born in Fort Wayne, IN, I consider myself a Michigander since I have lived here for 29 years. My parents moved to Ann Arbor in 1974 and I graduated from Pioneer High School in 1983. I fell in love with VW’s in high school and 911’s with the return of the Cabriolet that same year.

After moving away to Dallas in 95, I purchased my Black on Black 1983 911SC Cab in 2001 and joined the PCA Maverick region in 2002.

My wife Helen, myself and our 2 daughters, Sophia (11) and Lexi (14), returned to Michigan in 2004 to be closer to family and raise our kids in an environment where the schools are safer, the air is cleaner and you can see the stars at night.I transferred to the Rally Sport Region and have met many wonderful people who share my passion for Porsche cars.I was privileged to be a board member from 2005 to 2007 and enjoy participating in the discussions about our region’s events and membership. I look forward to serving the club and making even more PCA friends.

Jack DunlapWhen I bought my first 911 about 15 years ago it was a light “fixer-upper”. I soon realized it was more of a challenge than I expected, so I got a part-time job at a Porsche repair shop. Soon I was on the slippery slope of improving the car for D.E. and joined PCA. I’m now thoroughly hooked! I transferred to RSR about 8 years ago because I was so impressed with the quality of our track events AND how truly friendly the people were. I have become more active with our club events the last few years trying to help out wherever I can and would like to continue on this path as a board member.

Ken KnightI’d like to throw my hat in the ring to be considered for the RS Region Board. Although a relatively new member, I’ve found the people of RSR to be serious about the club motto (fast, fun, friendly) and have enjoyed getting to know many. I believe that membership in any organization carries a responsibility to help support through actions and becoming a board member offers a way to do that. Thanks for your consideration.

Rick Mammel I am a current RSR Board Member and also Vice President. My wife Lynda and I are active participants at both track and social events. Through this participation we are fortunate to have made many great friendships. I am running for a second term as Board Member so I can continue to help guide our club to be the successful and fun organization it currently is. I have a perfect record of attendance at board meetings during my first term and that dedication will continue if elected to my second term as Board Member. I will continue to encourage new membership, assist with dynamic event development and promise to serve the club with a commitment to my fiduciary duties and ethical standards. I am proud to give my time and efforts on behalf of the Rally Sport Region.

Please vote for the Board Members of your choice on page 17.

2010 Rally Sport Region Board Member Elections

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New Logo Option #1New Logo Option #2

Existing Logo

The Board asked Karl Schulz to create some logo designs based on ideas submitted to him. After considering several alternatives, the Board narrowed the choices down to these three, the existing logo

plus two others. Please vote for your choice on the 2010 Election Ballot on page 17. Check out the on-line version of the Bahn Stormer at http://rsp.pca.org/ to see these logos in glorious color.

Rally Sport Region Logo Candidates

Many thanks to Karl Schulz for his creativity and effort on this project.

Please vote for your choice on the 2010 Election Ballot on page 17.

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2010 Election Ballot

Candidates for Board (Vote for no more than three.):

Member Affiliate

Jim Dowty _______ _______Jack Dunlap _______ _______Ken Knight _______ _______Rick Mammel _______ _______

Approval of By-Law Amendments:

Yes: _______ _______ No: _______ _______ Your choice of logos (vote for one):

Existing Logo _______ _______

New Logo Option #1: _______ _______

New Logo Option #2: _______ _______

2010 Rally Sport Region AGM Meeting BallotPlease return your ballot by using one of the following methods:

1. By snail mail: Send to Mary Ann Kantrow, 5557 North Territorial Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Postmarked by 12/3.

2. By email: Send to mkantrow@peoplepc.com by 12/6.

3. Deliver in person at the Annual General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, December 7 at Karl’s Cabin (6005 Gotfredson Rd., Plymouth, MI 48170).

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I would like to share with you the difference be-tween ATE Super Blue Racing (ATE Blue) and ATE TYP 200 (ATE Clear) and why I prefer ATE Clear.

They both have the same Wet Boiling Pioint (200°C), which is the important part. The ATE Blue is not DOT approved because it is blue. It also seems to have a long-term affect on the plastic reservoirs, staining them blue from the inside. This makes it become difficult to see the fluid level when it should be easy.

It appears to me that the reason why they make the fluid blue was to separate the clear from the blue during brake fluid changes. If you run enough fluid through the system and do it often, the ATE Clear is what I would recommend.

Try to avoid keeping open cans of brake fluid on the shelf because it has a tendency to collect moisture, which will lower the boiling point of the fluid under extreme conditions.

Until next issue -- Jeff

The Rally Sport Region - Porsche Club of AmericaMembership Information: Those interested in joining Porsche Club of America (PCA) can fill out the applica-tion form located in the forms section of our website -- http://rsp.pca.org. Cost is $42 US per year. You will receive a subscription to both Panorama, the official PCA magazine, and the The Bahn Stormer .

Send the application and a check (or Visa/MC), payable to Porsche Club of America, to the membership chairperson, Glenn Trapp, for processing. If you have questions or need additional information please contact Glenn (810-227-7854 or gtrapper@gmail.com).

Subscription to The Bahn Stormer is free to RSR* members. Non-members pay an annual fee of $18 US.

Address Changes: If you change your address, please forward your new address to Porsche Club of America’s Executive Director: Vu Nguyen PO Box 1347 Springfield, VA 22151Please also forward your new address to the RSR* Membership Chairperson, Glenn Trapp, at gtrapper@gmail.com This will ensure the timely delivery of both the Panorama and The Bahn Stormer.

* Please take note: Rally Sport Region’s official acronym from PCA national is RSP. Please make special note of this when dealing with PCA national.

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The Art of Volunteering...or notBy RSR Affiliate Member Dianne Kimber

At last night’s Board meeting there was a discussion about recognizing people who do things on behalf of the club. It was not said aloud, but my guess is there are some underly-ing reasons for raising the subject. Is it because people who volunteer don’t get the words of affirmation they want? Do volunteers feel they do thankless jobs? Is it because some non-members are not given the recognition they deserve for donating time, space or service? Or, is it because the same people volunteer over and over again and we need to have some new blood?

I really don’t know why the issue was brought up, but I would suspect that all of the above are true.

In my former life, I was a fundraiser and event coordinator. I think I have a good idea why people volunteer and/or donate and why they do not. The one thing I am certain of is that personal attention is critical. Whether someone is solicited for money or time, if asked personally, there is a much bet-ter chance of receiving support. Moreover, once support is given, a personal thank you means more than a letter. Of course, if you are giving a million dollars to a cause, chances are that your name on a building is very attractive.

That being said, the Board conversation got me thinking about my own role as a member of the club and as a volun-teer.

I like to volunteer. It makes me feel good. It makes me feel like I have contributed. It gives me the opportunity to meet new people and do something different. It makes me feel like I have done my part in the world. In addition, as a member of RSR, it has added so much to my life.

Last summer Michael and I did our first event for RSR. With the help of Lynda and Rick Mammel, we devised a short summer run and then a picnic at our home. Then Nancy and Karl Schulz offered to do an impromptu concours after the picnic.

About 12 couples showed up. Some I had never met. Had we not volunteered our time or our home, I would have missed the opportunity for the following:

- I met Sebastian Gaeta for the first time. Not only was he a fountain of information about anything Porsche (or any-thing automotive), but when the Schulz’s 914 broke down on the first part of the run, he immediately found a car for them and arranged for their car to be transported home. Wow! Is that a friend?

- Lori Shephard, who I had also never met, (when I looked frazzled and Michael could not cook 20 burgers at a time)

took over the grill and had everything cooking without a hitch. She was a lifesaver in my kitchen when I was trying to juggle 10 things at a time.

- I think this was the first event Ken and Kathy Knight had attended, but we ended up sitting with them and learning they both had Porsches, maize and blue, the colors of some university in Michigan!

- Karl and Nancy Schulz not only put together a great im-promptu concours with professional judging, but they also brought individual awards for every car. Every person that attended felt special.

- Sally and Stewart Free took photos of everything. Had they not been there to do what they do so well, there would be no record of our event!

Earlier this summer we hosted our second event with a trip to the Gilmore Museum. This time we had the help of a great staff at the Gilmore, which made my job very easy. We had fun touring the outstanding museum and then having lunch at an authentic 1950’s diner. This activity was a snap.The point is, volunteering to do an event is fun and reward-ing.

As a club member, I feel an obligation to do my part to make the club better. Sometimes it does not take much effort. Sometimes it does. Nevertheless, it is always worthwhile. I know that I have made friendships in the club that will last a lifetime because I extended myself.

Therefore, as the Rally Sport Region Board debates whether to acknowledge an individual’s contribution with a button or pin or letter, I want to personally acknowledge all the club members who give so unselfishly of their time. Whether it is on a social event, at the track, on the newsletter or serving on the Board, or the vendors who make our club activities possible, I thank you.

I vote for every club member to make a personal investment in the club and offer to do something, anything. Even if you do not get a button or pin, we will all be very grateful you helped to keep this club so great.

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Porsche Club of AmericaRally Sport Region -- Club Meeting

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Jim Christopher: President ......................................PresentOwen Balduf ..............................................................AbsentDave Cooper ............................................................PresentJack Dunlap ...............................................................AbsentDave Finch ...............................................................PresentPat Jeski, Past President...........................................Absent

Mary Ann Kantrow, Secretary ...................................PresentMichael Kimber .........................................................PresentBurghard Linn, Treasurer..........................................PresentChristian Maloof: Track Chairman ...........................PresentRick Mammel: Vice-President .................................PresentMike O’Rear: Editor ...................................................Absent

Jim Christopher called the meeting to order at 7:23 PM at Karl’s Cabin in Plymouth, MI.

Members & Visitor Present: Annette and Shawn Bar-tush, Liz Christopher, Norah Cooper, Jim Dowty, Stewart Free - Events, Yoram Guy, Dianne Kimber, Ken Knight, Tom Krueger – Track Registrar, Nancy and Karl Schulz, Glenn Trapp-Membership.

Meeting Minutes: September minutes were reviewed. Mo-tion: To approve minutes. Passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Burghard Linn reviewed the Septem-ber financial report. Burghard also reviewed the Driver’s Education Financial Summary Report. Motion: To approve reports. Passed.Burghard investigated the option of using PayPal to pay for the some events. PayPal is an option but there are fees involved.REMINDER: The Treasurer’s Report is available to any RSR Club member. E-Mail your request to Burghard Linn (burghard.linn@gmail.com).

Insurance: Michael Kimber will be sending the event certifi-cates to the host of the event.

Goody Store Report: Jim Christopher reported that the web-store is almost on line. Michael Kimber is helping with the contract. We would like the club logo vote to take place before the store is opened so that we can use the winning logo for the new apparel. The logo information will be in the next newsletter and Glenn Trapp will send out a mass mail-ing for a vote.

Advertising Report: Jim Christopher said that invoices were sent out last week and three advertisers already paid. Pursuing the other advertisers. Switching to an annual pay-ment system that will start in January.

Membership: Glenn Trapp reported that we have 218 mem-bers. Glenn will be putting together new member packages for Tim Potts. Several members indicated that the RSR busi-ness cards are helpful when approached by those interested in the club. Burghard Linn will print out more cards.

Track Report: Christian Maloof is looking to pick up spon-

sors for next year’s events. That will offset some of the cost of the events, especially the weekend event. Tom Krueger, Jack Dunlap and Patrick Jeski will be helping with the events next year.

Newsletter: Karl Schulz reported for Mike O’Rear. The newsletter deadline is Oct 24th.

Website: No report.

Events Committee: • Stewart Free commented on the rainy color tour. He also

reviewed upcoming events.• He also updated the “Guidelines for Social Event Hosts”

document and it is updated on the website.• Jim Christopher spoke about the Holiday Party at the

Holly Hotel on February 12, 2011. Jim is interested in getting the members to pay in advance. A deposit will be required. Other clubs will be invited if we don’t get 50 members to attend.

• Norah and David Cooper have volunteered for the events committee. More volunteers are welcome.

• Jeff Corbin has volunteered to organize the color tour for next year.

New Business: • Motion: Upon a motion by Michael Kimber, the Board

voted unanimously to recommend to the Club member-ship that the Constitution and Bylaw be amended at the December 7, 2010 Annual General Membership meeting as follows: (1) make Secretary and Treasurer Club posi-tions , and not Board positions; (2) increase the number of Board Members At-Large from five to six, (3) increase the number required for a quorum of the Board from five to six, (4) require Board Members to vote by a show of hands or by written ballot, but not by voice vote, (5) allow Board Members to participate at a Board meeting via conference call, (6) allow the Board to take action through a unanimous consent resolution in accordance with the Michigan Business Corporation Act, and (7) all appointed Club positions will be for twelve months, starting on Janu-ary 1 and ending on December 31.

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2000 Mazda Miata MX-5: White w/Tan Leather, 1.8L, 5spd, All options including: Factory Ground effects package, ABS, AC, Nardi Strg Wheel, 15” Alloys, Cruise, Pwr Windows, Bose Stereo w/ CD, Pwr Locks and more. 30+ MPG on 87 octane! 143K miles. Yes, a lot of miles, However this is a very well maintained, near Excellent Condition former Texas car (stored winters in Michigan since 2004). I have all main-tenance records and everything works. No accidents and trouble free. $6,700 Call Gary: 248-887-2524 (11/10)

1995 Porsche Carrera Coupe. Guards red, black interior. Mint condition, 14,500 miles. All books and records. 17 inch alloy wheels, rim caps with Porsche crest. Never seen rain. $40,000.00. Call 248-553-8225 or 248-496-5201. (06/10)

1986 911: Turbo body, cabriolet, 52,000 miles, easy driving, owned since 1989 guards red, all records, maintained by Wayne when he was at Laverys. Dennis Yashinsky 248-931-1123 (04/10)

2007 997 GT3: 4,500 miles. WPOAC29977S792204. White/black full leather, GPS, PCCB brakes ,sports chrono, bi-xenon head-lamps, roll bar, GT3 seats, Schroth 6 point harnesses. $99,000. Tom Green, 3404 Oak Park Drive, Saline, MI 48176. Work 734-429-5958. Cell 734-417-0030 (10/09)

PARTS FOR SALE

Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cups: (2) 235-35-19 & (2) 265-30-19 $100; Hoosier R6: (2) 265-35-19 $50; Hoosier R6(4) 205-50-15 $200 (one brand new); Contact Tom Krueger313-570-2223 or thomasjkrueger@gmail.com (08/10)

Porsche Custom Car Cover: Boxster/987 Gen II (2009 and later). For inside storage only. Less than a year old and absolutely perfect. Over $300 new. Asking $100. Contact George at 810-229-0663. (07/10)

198x Porsche Cab or Coupe Covercraft Noah custom car cover. Standard body, no tail. Like new and used indoors for winter storage only. No tears or holes or mods. Only replaced because we added a spoiler to our 1986 this year. $100. Jdesorme@umich.edu. 313-231-7639 (12/09)

OTHER ITEMS

Storage for Rent: Protect your investment. Heated & secured garage for automobile storage. $500.00 for the sea-son. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your space. Call Clem Weierstahl at (810)636-2840. (11/10)

CLASSIFIED ADS

To place your classified ad in The Bahn Stormer please contact:

Mike O’Rear - morear734@gmail.com(Put “Bahn Stormer Ad” in the subject line.)

or call Mike at 734-214-9993Non-members will be charged $5.00/quarter.

Ads more than six months old may be removed unless resubmitted.

recommended.> Our Club members and their guests will have preferential

RSVP status until December 12th. After that date, partici-pation/invitation will be extended to our neighboring PCA regions and their guests. Special note: all guests will be expected to pay $10.00 per person for the comedy show.

> All reservations will be made on-line at www.motorspor-treg.com.

Hope to see you there. Until next time, Jim

(President Corner -- From Page 3)• Glenn Trapp announced that Tim Pott is moving his

shop. He is planning an open house for 11/13.• Rick Mammel started the discussion about the event

host rewards. Instead of the free track day we may want to give away something else to the event hosts. Some ideas were discussed and at the very least a letter from the president should be sent out to thank the host for the event. Motion: to have the president send a thank you letter to the event host. Passed.

• Glenn Trapp also announced that Grand Sport/RUF auto would be hosting Advise and Therapy sessions. Glenn will send out a notice to the membership.

Motion: Meeting adjourned: 9:08 pm. Minutes taken by: Mary Ann Kantrow

(Board Meeting Minutes -- From Page 23)

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2010 Rally Sport Region Officers PresidentJim Christopher *248-627-8655Ortonville 48462gooddna@comcast.net

Immediate Past PresidentPatrick Jeski734-878-2747Pinckney 48169pjeski@mich.com

Vice PresidentRick Mammel *248-442-9008Novi 48375metalworks@ameritech.net

Goody Store ChairpersonJim Christopher *248-627-8655Ortonville 48462gooddna@comcast.net

Advertising ChairpersonJim Christopher *248-627-8655Ortonville 48462gooddna@comcast.net

Membership ChairpersonGlenn Trapp 810-227-7854Brighton 48114 gtrapper@gmail.com

TreasurerBurghard Linn * 810-227-1223Brighton 48116Burghard.linn@gmail.com

SecretaryMary Ann Kantrow *734-998-1403Ann Arbor 48105mkantrow@peoplepc.com

Tech ChairpersonJim Dunham 734-451-1288Plymouth 48170boxersix@aol.com

Track RegistrarTom Krueger313-570-2223Sterling Heights 48313thomasjkrueger@gmail.com

Track ChairpersonChristian Maloof *734-424-0818Dexter 48130christianmaloof@hotmail.com

Safety ChairpersonJohn Melvin 734-665-8912 Ann Arbor 48103tandelta@earthlink.net

Insurance ChairpersonAl Gaulin586-899-5080Clarkston 48346mg2139@aol.com

Archivist / HistorianGlenn Trapp 810-227-7854Brighton 48114 gtrapper@gmail.com

Bahn Stormer EditorMike O’Rear *734-214-9993Ann Arbor 48103morear734@gmail.com

Der Cranky WebmeisterEmmanuel Garcia248-635-7655South Lyon 48178rsppca@crankydriver.com

Crack Legal TeamMichael Kimber *248-538-7711Bloomfield, MI 38301mkimber@comcast.net

Events CommitteeLiz Christopher: Liz.Christopher@cbre.com Norah & David Cooper: DaveCarrera4@gmail.comJeff Corbin: durandal1@aol.comSue Sarin: sueatcape@msn.comArnie Speiker: tgarnoldo@netzero.com

Other Board MembersOwen Balduf *734-395-3087Dexter 48130owenb2rock@aol.com

David Cooper *734-207-1599Canton 48187DaveCarrera4@gmail.com

Jack Dunlap *810-231-2872Hamburg 48139jldatshannon@sbcglobal.net

David Finch *734-665-2215Ann Arbor 48103dfinch@raetech.com

Zone 4 RepRon Carr(704) 967-6027Northern Ohio Regionzone4rep@embarqmail.com

* Denotes Board Member

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