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INDEPENDENT PORSCHE, BMW AND MINI EXPERT INDEPENDENT PORSCHE, BMW AND MINI EXPERT renorennsport.com renorennsport.com 775-331-4366 775-331-4366 INDEPENDENT PORSCHE, BMW AND MINI EXPERTS 6 Cal Lane - Sparks, NV 6 Cal Lane - Sparks, NV THE CIRCULAR TABLE OF CONTENTS January/February 2015 Edition DEPARTMENTS 04 | President’s Page 06 | Calendar of Events 14 | New Members 14 | Classified Ads Board of Directors Craig Kugler | President [email protected] | 775-771-3256 Steve Kent | Vice-President [email protected] | 775-324-9800 Carlis Chaussee | Secretary [email protected] | 775-722-1600 Karen O’Larey | Membership [email protected] | 775-626-6798 Debbie Dell | Treasurer [email protected] | Doug Driver | Competition Chair [email protected] | 775-352-7568 Jess Lattin | Tech Chair [email protected] | Rick Baker | Activities [email protected] | FEATURES Rich Chew | Media Relations & Webmaster 07 | Ranson Webster’s Collection 08 | Christmas Party 10 | Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 11 | Cayenne Launch Party; Concours Committee Meeting; Zone 7 Awards Banquet COVER 2015 Sierra Nevada Region Porsche Club of America Christmas Party Buffet at The Nugget [email protected] | Karen Vibe | Past-President [email protected] | 775-823-8641 Merlin Simons | Member at Large Newsletter Staff Cathy Rossner | Editor [email protected] | 775-787-2003 Gramma Pat | Editor at Large Su Kemper | Editor at Large Randy Bradley | Newsletter Distribution PO Box 19689, Reno, NV 89511 SNR-PCA.ORG January/February 2015 | Porsche Club of America | SIERRA NEVADA | 3 PRESIDENT’S PAGE HAPPY NEW YEAR! A new year is here once again and it’s time to both peer forward and to look back. In the past year the club hosted over 30 events, a mix of social, driving and technical/educational. That’s a real tribute to our members stepping forward and getting involved and it resulted in great turnouts. While it will be hard to top 2014, I’m looking forward to keeping up the momentum and continuing to move the club forward. To start that process for 2015, we will be having our annual Planning Meeting on Saturday, January 24th, at Rounds Bakery on Moana Lane (see the event information on our Calendar of Events page). This is a great opportunity for members to put forth event suggestions, pick dates and set the calendar for the year. Several events already on the calendar are of special note: the Club’s 50th Anniversary Weekend, May 15th-17th and the Zone 7 Concours on Labor Day weekend. Planning for both events has been in the works for Craig Kugler President some time and we expect to have great turnouts for both. Get more details and learn how you can participate at the Planning Party. Make a New Year’s resolution to attend a new event this year! Search: Sierra Nevada Porsche Club On behalf of all our members, I’d like to thank Karen Vibe for the outstanding job she has done as our President for the last two years. Karen has done a wonderful job of encouraging members, especially new members, to get involved at the board level and through hosting events. She also was instrumental in keeping our region in the PCA National sightline for a national event. For those who don’t know, the PCA Escape event for 2016 will be held at the Resort at Squaw Creek. Karen represented our club extremely well and I know she will continue to be involved on our board going forward. On a sadder note, Vic Shannon, a member of almost 10 years, passed away before Thanksgiving. I want to extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Karen and his family. A new year; new challenges; new opportunities. I hope to see you at our next event. Until then, be safe! The Sierra Nevada Region of Porsche Club of America would like to encourage members to like our Facebook page. If you would like help setting up a Facebook account or finding our page please contact club secretary Carlis Chaussee at [email protected] or 775-626-6798 4 | SIERRA NEVADA | Porsche Club of America | January/February 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS January 24th; 11:00am to 2:00pm 2015 Planning Party Rounds Bakery 294 E. Moana Lane, #10, Reno NV 89509 Each member pays for his or her own meal. No RSVP required Contact: Craig Kugler, 775-771-3256 Bring your ideas and input and let’s get those events on the calendar. February 4th; 5:30pm to 7:00pm Board Meeting Porsche of Reno 11555 S. Virginia Street, Reno NV 89511 February 7th; 9:00am to 11:00am Porsche Saturday Breakfast No-host cocktails Steak option if you do not want seafood Deadline for checks to be received February 8th. Questions? Contact Sheri Sepahpour 775-345-7269 Please mail in your check made payable to SNRPCA to: Sheri Sepahpour PO Box 104, Verdi, NV 89439 February 21st; 6:30pm Zone 7 Awards Banquet Porsche of Livermore 3100 Las Posistas Rd. Livermore, CA $55 per person, includes dinner, beer and wine. Please send a check, made payable to PCA Zone 7, to: Paul Czopek, 904 Changason Way, Modesto, CA 95351 before February 16th. Email [email protected] for more information. BEST WESTERN Airport Plaza Hotel, Upstairs 1981 Terminal Way, Reno NV 89502 $11 pancake breakfast + all included $2 for coffee and tea (non-eaters) Contact: George Queyrel, 775-852-3881 March 4th; 5:30pm to 7:00pm February 14th; 6:00pm to 10:00pm March 7th; 9:00am to 11:00am Coney Island 2644 Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89431 One of the favorite events of the year! Jeff and Sheri Sepahpour are hosting again! $39 per person (tax, tip, and wine with dinner included in price) BEST WESTERN Airport Plaza Hotel, Upstairs 1981 Terminal Way, Reno NV 89502 $11 pancake breakfast + all included $2 for coffee and tea (non-eaters) Contact: George Queyrel, 775-852-3881 Valentine’s Day Cioppino Feed Board Meeting Porsche of Reno 11555 S. Virginia Street, Reno NV 89511 Porsche Saturday Breakfast 6 | SIERRA NEVADA | Porsche Club of America | January/February 2015 Ranson Webster’s Porsche Collection On October 11th and 12th our club and the South Oregon Cascade Region PCA took tours of Ranson Webster’s Porsche Collection. The collection is arguably one of the top three private Porsche collections in the world. A significant portion of Ranson’s collection is devoted to the 356 Model, including nearly every model year. Extraordinary Porsches were seen including a 1962 Porsche Type 804 Formula One car. January/February 2015 | Porsche Club of America | SIERRA NEVADA | 7 Christmas Party The SNR-PCA Christmas Party was held at the Sparks Nugget Terrace Room Saturday, December 13th. The evening was a celebration of all of the successful events and fun club members had in 2014. A slide show featured photos of members enjoying themselves at the Dust Off Tour, Big Springs Gardens, the Summer Wine Socials, Cabot Cove and Parade. The Nugget bartender served members their refreshment of choice in a room with beautiful holiday decor and Christmas music. After everyone had a chance to say hello and catchup with old friends, dinner was served buffet style. The Nugget presented us with a holiday feast of antipasto, salads, salmon, pork tenderloin and chicken. After a wonderful dinner discussing friends’ Christmas plans, dessert was served including artfully decorated Christmas cookies and every dessert imaginable. Outgoing President Karen Vibe then took the stage and thanked everyone for their work in organizing events that allowed the club to have a wonderful year under Karen’s enthusiastic leadership. Steve and Mayla Kent were awarded Enthusiast of the Year. New officers were introduced: Craig Kugler, President; Steve Kent, Vice President; Carlis Chaussee, Secretary; Debbie Dell, Treasurer; Karen O’Larey, Membership; Doug Driver, Competition; Cathy Rossner, Circular Editor; Rick Baker, Activities; Rich Chew, Webmaster; Merlin Simons, Member-at-Large; Jess Lattin, Tech Chair. Craig then proceeded to thank and honor our outstanding outgoing President, Karen Vibe, who enthusiastically led SNR-PCA for the last two years. Karen was given a standing ovation and a PCA messenger bag to use on her next PCA trip. The Christmas Party was a very friendly gathering that celebrated our friendships and good times had in 2014. Steve Kent Vice President 2015 Board: Carlis Chaussee, Secretary; Steve Kent, VP; Cathy Rossner, Newsletter Editor; Craig Kugler, President; Rick Baker, Activities Chair; Karen Vibe, Past President; Debbie Dell, Treasurer; Karen O’Larey, Membership. 8 | SIERRA NEVADA | Porsche Club of America | January/February 2015 January/February 2015 | Porsche Club of America | SIERRA NEVADA | 9 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Rapscallion Seafood House and Bar was the location for the 2014 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Saturday, November 8th. Rapscallion served a wonderful dinner in our private room as members discussed their plans for the upcoming holidays and our Porsches. President Karen Vibe then spoke, honoring each member who had sponsored an event in 2014. Each member was given a gift certificate and a round of applause. 10 | SIERRA NEVADA | Porsche Club of America | January/February 2015 Cayenne Launch Party Bill Pearce Reno Porsche held a Launch Party for the new 2015 Porsche Cayenne on November 22nd. SNR-PCA members attending were presented with a beautiful white 2015 Cayenne Turbo to admire as well as delicious catered hors d’oeuvres, wine and beverages. Members visited and discussed Porsche’s non-sportscar vehicles and how sporty and fun they are to drive. As members left, the dealership graciously gave each attendee the coveted 2015 Porsche CalendarMonochrome. December Concours Committee Meeting We know our members – you love cars! You particularly love the Porsche mark – whether it is a 356, 912, 911, Boxster, 996, 928, Cayenne, 997, or 991 that you race, daily drive, modify, restore or keep as a garage queen. Part of that love is showing it. Concours is not just about the fanatical clean enthusiasts. A concourse event is a celebration of the automobile and you will want to come see all the Porsches on display – old, new, ordinary, unusual – and bring your Porsche out and participate. The SNR-PCA 2015 Concours Committee met December 6th at Steve Kent’s home and selected a date of Saturday-Meet and Greet/Dinner, and Sunday-Concours, September 5 and 6th (Labor Day Weekend) for the event. Two venues are in the running for the event: Galena Park/Atlantis Casino Resort and the Green next to Hyatt Regency Resort at Lake Tahoe. The event will be, as it has in the past, Saturday meet and greet then dinner and Sunday Concours. Mark it on your calendar and join our committee as we need help with this event! Next meeting is February 28th 11:00 a.m., at Steve Kent’s house , 7029 Heatherwood Dr., Reno. Zone 7 Awards Banquet The Zone 7 Awards Banquet will be held February 21st at Porsche of Livermore, 3100 Las Posistas Rd., Livermore, CA. The winners of the Zone 7 Autocross and Concours Series and the West Coast Club Racing Series will be announced and honored. Socializing begins at 6:30p.m. with dinner at 7:00p.m. The awards ceremony will follow. Dinner will feature tropical grilled mahi-mahi, jerked chicken, salad, coconut rice, sweet potatoes and mango coconut bread pudding for dessert. $55.00 per person (beer and wine is included) Please send your check, made payable to PCA Zone 7, to Paul Czopek, 904 Changason Way, Modesto, CA 95351, before February 16th. Email [email protected] for more information. January/February 2015 | Porsche Club of America | SIERRA NEVADA | 11 Your Next Porsche? 2008 C4S “Targa”, All Wheel Drive, 3.8L, a must see!! 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