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Golden Gate Region Porsche Club of America
February 2018, Volume 58, Issue 1
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The Holidays were SO much fun this year! With Christmas and a Jellico Ball on New Years, it's been one great event after another!

Now is a really good time to catch up on some sleep by the fire while waiting for all the spring critters to come out. Plus, I'm skipping the Lunar New Year celebration: its the year of the DOG! (Although it is so much fun to outwit them!)

Here's hoping you and yours stay warm and cuddly through the winter months!

CoCo Giselle
Executive Editor

President's Message
 
--by Brad Kellett, President   
 
Who Is This Guy?     


Back in November, the Golden Gate Region had an election for our board of directors. The result of that election means I can welcome Jim McClelland as our new Track Chair and Marianne Merritt as our new Webmaster. Brian Emmett was also re-elected for another term as our Secretary, and[...]...More»

 
Membership Report
 
--by Capt. Mike Sherman, USN-Ret.
Membership Director  
 
GGR: Bigger and Better!    


01-18-2018 17:20:18 PM

Capt. Mike (AKA) Capt. Michael Sherman, USN-Ret. Membership Director Love that snow! GGR Regional Summary GGR Keeps Growing!  Over 3300!!! NOW - REFER A FRIEND You may note that  we've now hit +3300 members. That's a tribute to us all as membership is a job for everyone. That's why last[...]...More»

 

 
Autocross News

--by Andrew Blyholder, AX Director


2018 Autocross Season Update



We've been holding off on announcing dates for our 2018 autocross season due to scheduling difficulties with our Alameda Point site. We were abruptly told in mid-December last year that they would no longer be allowing our events to run at Alameda Point. The explanation we were given was that[...]...More»
Track News

--by Jim McClelland, Track Chair


Belting In


Belting In In July of 2002, I took ownership of my first and only brand new car - a black 996 C2. The only options were the Bose audio system and CD changer. Shortly thereafter, one of my employees, the one and only Howard Yao, excitedly proclaimed "Jim, you need[...]...More»

 
Click this link to go directly to information and registration for our upcoming DE weekend at Thunderhill Raceway Park February 10-11.   
Motoring / Social News
Michael Griffin
VP / Motoring

Bern Beecham
Social Director
 
 



     

Holiday Party/Awards Banquet
 

By Michael Griffin, VP/Motoring Director Our annual membership bash and awards banquet sold out again this year to the tune of 160 satisfied P-car people. The catered event upped the ante in the food department with a terrific buffet, and a bar tended by new Track Chair Jim McClelland and[...]...More»

 
Board Minutes

January 17, 2018 

--by Brian Emmett, Secretary 

 


Board Meeting Minutes January 17, 2018 Present: Bern Beecham, Brad Kellett, Brian Emmett, Bryan Phan, Ed Hunter, Jim McClelland, John Celona, Michael Griffin, Michael Sherman Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:34 pm. Call for agenda changes: None. Call for calendar changes: Three additional Board meetings[...]...More»

 

 

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In the Zone

--by Sandy Provasi, Zone 7 rep



By Sandy Provasi, Zone 7 Representative The Zone 7 Website has being updated and refreshed to make room for articles and photos. Thanks to Richard Chew for our ever expanding and changing website. Richard not only does the Zone 7 site, he also does the Sierra Nevada Region website. Now[...]...More»


Thanks for reading! Have your human take their Porsche out and drive it!

Sincerely,
CoCo Giselle
Executive Editor
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