The McClelland Award Story by Monica Asbury Photos by Pamela Horton and Gary Labb
Greg Lush presented the McClelland Award to Ken & Grace Fredrickson
PCA-OCR presented The McClelland Award to long-time members, Ken and Grace Fredrickson at the February 1, 2014 Breakfast Club Meeting to a standing room crowd! A beautiful award was presented to Ken and Grace. Grace received a bouquet of flowers of pink roses and everyone enjoyed cake in honor of the celebration. The McClelland Award This award was created and presented in 2004 to the McClelland’s to honor the many years of service they gave to the Club. It is only given when there is a worthy candidate(s) who has made a significant contribution, for a prolonged period of time (minimum 10 years), to the Club. Fredrickson’s And Their Porsche Ken and Grace Fredrickson have been members of PCA-OCR. for over 18 years. Ken’s 911 SC is special; He is the second owner of his 1982 911 SC. When he purchased it in 1987, there were 56,980 miles on it. The current mileage is 327,715 – all from Ken and Grace! In 2006, they purchased a 1997 993 Targa for Grace. The 993 Targa became their Concours, rally and touring Porsche, while the 911SC became their autocross Porsche.
Grace kept track of the statistics, billing and collection, created revenue reports for board meetings, and provided the Pando Production Editor with a monthly report of current advertisers and a total advertiser page count. Ken was the spokesman at the Board, salesman and collection agent in the field. He maintained a personal relationship with advertisers delivering Pando’s monthly and informing them of upcoming Club events. Past Presidents have reported the Fredrickson’s teamwork was critical to the growth of the Club during those years. Pioneers of Club Events/Functions Today’s monthly Krispy Kreme gathering, formerly coined, “Donuts with Ken”, was started by Ken for Porsche Club Members to have someplace to drive and ‘something to do’ during the month, when there was only the monthly Breakfast Club Meeting gathering. Garey Cooper and Paul Kraemer created the Garage Tour as a fundraiser charity drive and progressive dinner. The Fredrickson’s were recruited to show their garage on the first tour. In 2006 – Grace was recruited to help start the Ladies group and was instrumental in encouraging women to attend Porsche Ladies’ functions. Grace helped to compile the first distribution list. Awards Received • 2006 – Grace was awarded Enthusiast of the Year Award • 2006 – At Concours, Grace won first
place in her Class in the Wash and Shine Division. • 2007 – At Concours, Grace won first place in her Class in the Wash and Shine Division and best overall in Wash and Shine Division. • 2007 – Ken was awarded Male Enthusiast of the Year Award and Grace was awarded Female Enthusiast of the Year Award. • Grace won her AX class 4 times, receiving 4 award jackets for her ‘speedy’ achievement. • Ken won his AX class 5 times, receiving 5 award jackets for his ‘fast Freddy’ name and achievement. Long before the current Emeritus AX Team, Ken was “Enthusiastic Autocross Starter”. With their own money, Ken and Grace made a set of AX flags and the flag stand – Ken was also the cheerleader at the Irwindale Raceway parking lot! Summary Kenny is our unofficial, official greeter, club mentor and the most cheerful guy around. As a 5-time AX Class Champion, he earned his nickname, “Fast Freddy”. Gracie helped keep the Pando solvent, was Female Enthusiast of the Year, and is a 4-time Autocross Class Champion! The Fredrickson’s are truly a deserving couple and are eminently qualified to receive this special award. Congratulations Ken and Grace! And Thank You for your years of excellent service.
Grace And Ken with their 911 SC after receiving their much deserved award
Participation In The Club Ken and Grace were the Club’s “Advertiser Relations Team” for 12 years. They “retired” as Advertising Chairs in 2012. Through their salesmanship, teamwork and diligence, they kept the Pando solvent. Advertising revenue is essential for Pando production and mailing costs.
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