President
Die PORSCHE Plauderei
Steve Sullivan St. Charles, MO 63304 president@stl.pca.org
Vice-president
Ric Smith Ballwin, MO 63011 vicepresident@stl.pca.org
Secretary Patty Paster Clayton, MO 63105 secretary@stl.pca.org
Treasurer
Kelis Thacker Clayton, MO 63105 treasurer@stl.pca.org
Board Members
Dave Boyd
Tom Campbell
Stephen Curet
Daleesa Curet
Linda Dunn
Jim Fiss
Nancy Goodman
Dan Hinkebein
Morgan Howard
Eric Kirkpatrick
Josh Landau
Arlene Molina
Mike Molina
Marek Parafiniuk
Lisa Goforth-Naes
Robert Naes
Jim Smith
Sherrill Smith
Bob Tamsky
Ted Zimmermann
President Emeritus
Steve Warren
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Columbia Porsche Group Southern IL & SE Missouri Quincy / Hannibal
Allen Maddy
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Sherrill Smith stlpcahpde@gmail.com
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President’s Message
October 2024
Fun loves Company. That’s what the PCA is all about... gathering together for good times, bench-racing stories, taking tours, refresh friendships and creating new ones. Bonding often occurs in parking lots, driveways, restaurants, you name it. So here is what’s coming up...
Everyone on the Illinois side has been asking for a Thirsty Thursday closer to them. So we finally found what we think is a suitable location...Global Brew Tap House in O’Fallon, IL. Mark your calendar now, and join us there on Oct. 3rd.
Porsches in the Park on Oct. 6th in Chesterfield. This time we would like to invite all of our four-door Porsches to come out and show off your car. Everyone is welcome, and we would love to see your Macan, Cayenne, Panamera or Taycan. This is a casual, relaxed gathering where coffee and donuts are served, and you can stay for as long or as little as you like. Come show off your prized four-door Porsche! We know you love it!
The Fall Color Tour to Hermann, MO on Oct. 19th will feature a new format. Taking a big group to Hermann during Octoberfest has never been a problem. As a matter of fact, it’s fun. The problem was finding a venue that would take reservations for so many people! So this time we will have the same great tour with the stop at Thierbach’s Orchard, and a catered box lunch under the big picnic pavilion at Riverfront Park. Should be fun, rain or shine.
Also on the 19th, we have the last Street Survival School of the year at the St. Charles Airport in St. Charles County. This is a very worthy cause that helps teach young drivers to become comfortable with car control and car safety. If you have any interest in volunteering, please see the article later in this issue.
I hope to see old friends and make new ones at our upcoming Fall events. Please introduce yourself and share your story in person at these meets. Our Club is a group of passionate volunteers who have committed time, talent and resources for sixty-five years to create fun times for our members. It’s time to celebrate and continue that legacy this Fall.
Happy Motoring!
Steve Sullivan
Thirsty Thursday
Global Brew
455 Regency Park, O’Fallon, IL
6:00 p.m., October 3rd, 2024
Fall is here with its changing colors...cooler temperatures...pumpkin spice everything...and great times on driving tours ahead. Join us as we welcome Fall on the Illinois side of our Region at Global Brew at 455 Regency Park - north of I-64 and WEST of the Exit 16 Green Mount Road exit. Be a little careful on Exit 16...it can get a little crowded, but most of that traffic is turning right - not left as we will to get to Global Brew. It’s common to squeeze to the left (half in the lane and half on the shoulder to squeeze past the traffic to get to the left turn lane).
Global Brew offers more than 50 craft brews on their menu. Balance the brews with any of their burgers...tacos...sandwiches or wings. Come with a thirst and a hearty appetite.
There will be no official meeting or agenda associated with this event. Just an evening of sharing great food and beverages surrounded by Porsche friends. This event is for St. Louis Region members and sponsored guests. Reservations are required, so look for the event on
www.msreg.com/Global-Brew24
to RSVP. Please make your reservations by Sept. 30th so we can save your place around the table. See you there!
Registration OPENS
Porsche Palooza
Oct. 4, 5:00 pm
Registration for the very popular weekend of all things Porsche in the picturesque Ozark Mountain community of Eureka Springs, Arkansas OPENS at 5:00 pm, Friday, October 4th. For 4 days - November 7 thru Nov. 10th, the small town of Eureka Springs opens its arms to welcome a sea of Porsches from all over the country. This multi-region event of tours, seminars, shows and banquets draws hundred of Porsche. For more information or to register, go to www.pca-palooza.com.
• High Performance Audio Systems
• Stealth Radar & Laser Protection
• Apple Car Play & Android Auto
• Clear Paint protection
• Window Treatments
• Wheel Restoration & Color change
• Back up & Forward Safety Cameras
• Custom front Skid plates & More !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMz2N3-3ASo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHtIF1xjB1o
Porsches in the Park: “More
Doors”
Edition
Central Park, Chesterfield
16365 Lydia Hill Drive
Sunday, October 6, 9:11 am to Noon
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oin your fellow PCA family for a morning social at the Central Park in Chesterfield. Coffee and donuts will be provided by St. Louis Region PCA in the East Pavilion. (There are only 2 pavilions. The East pavilion is further away from the pool). Park in the lot to the South of the Pavilion.
For this year’s “More Doors” event, we are encouraging those who own four-door Porsches to bring them and join the fun! Of course, two-door Porsches are also welcome, and we’d like to see some Macans, Cayennes, Panameras, and Taycans as well!
The park is located just west of the Chesterfield Mall, off Highway 64/40. Contact Nancy at nancy.stl.pca@gmail.com for more information or with any questions. Registration isn’t required, but is encouraged, to help us provide enough refreshments. Register at http://www.msreg.com/Porsche-Park24
Photos by Nancy Goodman
Photo by Ric Smith
Fall Color Tour to Hermann Wine Country
Saturday, Oct. 19th, 2024
Join us for a leisurely tour to beautiful Hermann MO on Saturday, October 19th. We will experience the great driving roads and fall colors of central Missouri and the Octoberfest activities in Hermann! We will meet the Columbia Group at the Riverfront Pavilion and enjoy a catered box lunch and beverage provided by Sugar and Spice Laura’s delights. This year we are changing the lunch venue, and rented the covered pavilion on the riverfront so everyone can participate in the luncheon. The pavilion can hold approximately 80 people.
We are meeting at the WEST Commuter Lot at 9:00 am, on the southwest corner of Hwy 94 and 40 in St. Charles. Be careful, there are TWO lots - one on the East side of Hwy 94 and ours on the West. You have to enter the lot from Hwy K, 1 mile WEST of the lot. We suggest gassing up and visiting the rest room before you arrive. We will leave for Hermann at 9:30 am.
There will be one rest stop along the way at Thierbach’s Orchard in Marthasville, approximately 35 miles from the start. Thierbach’s has rest rooms, refreshments and lots of Fall treats such as pumpkins, apples, jams, and homemade cinnamon donuts. Continuing on, we will park in the Riverfront Park where we will have our catered box lunch waiting for us at the Pavilion. After lunch, you are free to roam about town and enjoy the Octoberfest activities.
For $17 per-person, you can choose one sandwich and one side from the list below. Soft drinks, water, cookies and utensils will be provided, too.
Sandwich Options (choose one):
Black Forest Ham and Provolone cheese on a hoagie bun
Turkey and Provolone cheese on a hoagie bun
Beef and Cheddar cheese on a hoagie bun
Side (choose one): Potato salad
Pasta salad Potato chips
Dessert will be a variety of cookies.
Drinks will be water or soft drinks
Members from Columbia or other areas where it is impractical to join the tour in Chesterfield are encouraged to sign up for lunch on msreg.com/Fall-tour24 and watch their e-mail for more details about the tour from mid-Missouri to Hermann so everyone can meet at the Riverfront pavilion in Hermann.
If you want to participate in the Tour from Chesterfield to Hermann but not lunch, there is a sign up for that on MSR, too. It will be the same tour. This is always a well-attended event with plenty of cars, so be sure to sign up early. Because of the large attendance last year, we may have two or more groups again. If you would like to help and be a Lead or Sweep car in one of the groups, please contact Steve Sullivan.
Fall Color Tour Agenda:
9:00 am - Meet at the WEST Commuter Parking Lot
9:30 - Leave for Hermann
10:30 - Theirbach’s Orchard - Rest Stop
11:00 - Continue on to Hermann’
11:45 - Meet at Riverfront Park for lunch, 251 Wharf Street, Hermann
***This event has two options: Drive with purchase of a box lunch or Drive only.
Mark your calendar...registration is NOW OPEN on motorsportreg.com.
To register for the TOUR AND BOX LUNCH: http://msreg.com/Fall-tour24
To register for the TOUR ONLY: http://msreg.com/DRIVE-ONLY-fall-tour24
REGISTRATION CLOSES on October 12th.
Any questions, please call Steve Sullivan at 636-219-3446 or stevesullivan@stl.pca.org.
Volunteers Needed for final 2024 Street Survival St. Louis school
The TireRack.com Street Survival schedule for 2024 wraps up with one final event here in St. Louis at the St. Charles Airport (Smart Field). For years, St. Louis Region has worked alongside the St. Louis Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America and St. Louis Region, Sports Car Club of America to host this advanced car handling education to local teenagers. The final event on the 2024 schedule will be on:
Oct. 19 - at St. Charles Airport (Smart Field)
We need Volunteers to help with set-up, registration, lunch and tear down. We also need In Car Coaches to instruct the teens. If you safely pilot your vehicle in St. Louis traffic each day, you have the skills we are looking for in our coaches. There is a simple online certification course that you will need to go through before the School. Simple follow the link Sign-Up for Coaches’-Training - Welcome to Tire Rack Street Survival. Real world. Hands-on.
Use this link to register to participate or volunteer at these events:
Oct. 19 - St. Charles Airport - www.msreg.com/events/tire-rack-streetsurvival-instructor-volunteers-st-charles-county-smart304736
Fall Drive to Washington, MO
Saturday, November 16th, 2024
Join us for a leisurely fall drive as we wind our way through parts of the Lewis & Clarke Trail and some of the best back roads in our area to the charming riverfront city of Washington, Missouri. Our destination is the locally owned and popular Oak & Front Kitchen and Bar that was featured as one of our tour destinations during the 2023 Treffen Gateway to the West. Oak & Front had such a good experience with the Treffen Tour that they were excited about hosting our members again.
This charming establishment features a broad menu with local wines, craft brews and great food. They have indoor and outdoor seating , which overlooks the Missouri River.
We are meeting at the West Commuter Lot at 9:30 am, on the southwest corner of Highway 94 and 40/64 in St. Charles. Be careful, there are two lots, one on the East side of Highway 94 and ours on the West. You must enter the lot from Highway K, one mile West of the lot. We suggest gassing up and visiting the rest room before you arrive. After the 9:30 am driver’s meeting, we will depart at 10:00 am and will arrive in Washington at approximately 11:30 - 11:45 am, where everyone will order off the menu.
After lunch, you are free to shop around in Washington and return home at your leisure.
Any questions, please contact Ric Smith at ricsmith@stl.pca.org or 816-730-1952.
To register: http://msreg.com/Fall-Drive24
Teen Drivers Learn to Survive in the Streets
by Eric King
I have a special regard for Tire Rack Street Survival School. My son participated as a new driver in 2019. As a parent of a student that day, I was “voluntold” to straighten up cones that were rearranged by the many students navigating the various skill stations in the immense parking lot at the Family Arena. As the day wore on, I witnessed timid drivers turn into confident drivers. I was converted.
On Saturday, September 14, 2024, four of our PCA chapter’s members joined many others from the SCCA and BMW Club. We’re all committed to supporting a new batch of inexperienced drivers navigate a course designed to push their limits. Rest assured, nothing has changed. I saw once again that new skills developed and young drivers’ confidence in their abilities were boosted.
Street Survival is a safe teen driving program, designed to go beyond
today's required drivers’ education and make them safer, smarter drivers using hands-on experience in real-world situations to teach about handling limits and how to control them.
Of the 33 students registered, by chance I meet two moms while performing my volunteer duties. We talked about what brought them here.
The first mom, Stephanie, I met not far from the location of my 2019 cone recalibration duties were. Like me, she found a safe place near a light pole to put between herself and the drivers. I learned that she has two sons. Her older son
participated in 2022 at the age of 16. Stephanie recognized the program’s value by the end of the event by repeated rounds at each skill station. Her son made measurable improvements throughout the day. She also saw how the experience built his confidence. “Maybe too confident,” she said with a smile. Two years later, her younger son, Nathan, participated, and she is confident he will benefit similarly. Her boys have learned new skills not taught elsewhere and they are easily accessible right here in St. Charles.
I met Chrissy, the second mom, while on a break. She shared a story about her younger son and an alarming experience he had behind the wheel.
Her son had to make a snap decision to avoid an accident. The Street Survival skill stations that teach drivers how to take evasive maneuvers when obstacles present themselves unexpectedly attributed to his pleasantly uneventful outcome. He said, “If it wasn’t for Street Survival, I would not have known what to do or how to best react to the situation.” Knowing how the car would respond in advance based on the training he received gave him the confidence to respond quickly.
The younger brother had such a good experience, Chrissy decided to bring her older son Jake (age 17) to Street Survival to learn from as well. Chrissy thought so highly of it that she decided the trip from their home in Peoria was well worth it for Jake to participate. Chrissy encouraged her son to do everything the instructor said, including those things parents ordinarily don’t let kids do, such as hard acceleration or braking. She appreciates that the program gives the students room to fail without the risk. They can push beyond the normal driving limits in a safe and supportive
environment while learning how best to react to emergent situations.
In addition to the driving skills, the day’s program also included classroom instruction, a tire changing demonstration, an airbag demonstration, and a semitruck visibility demonstration. There were also guest speakers from the Saint Charles Police Department and Trailnet
which advocates for safe streets. I even learned something by volunteering. I always knew trucks had poor visibility for the cars around them, but it is more severe than I imagined. My takeaway is to give trucks plenty of space and pass with care. These stories from parents and students are encouraging to me as a volunteer because I know that our club’s efforts do make a difference. Who is to say we haven’t saved a life!
There are four Street Survival events planned for 2025: April 12th, June 7th, September 13th, and October 18th. PCA will take lead on the April 12th and October 18th events. There is plenty of time for members to take the on-line instructor training and make a difference in a young driver’s life.
Eric King
Photos by Eric King
The Last HPDE of the Year
Is My First
by Eric King
I attended my first High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) event as a volunteer during the last session of the year. My wife and I arrived at the assigned time early Saturday to begin our duties; however, the track was already a beehive of activity. Not only was our HPDE event well underway, but close by there was a kart race and a drag race also scheduled. To start, we shadowed Mike and Arlene Molina with the check-in and eventually expanded into answering random questions, merchandise sales, evaluation collection, and helmet returns.
From the office, we could hear the drivers’ meeting through open doors to the conference center. I learned from the drivers’ meeting that St. Louis Region is the ninth oldest region in PCA, and we’re celebrating our chapter’s 65th anniversary. This event is also our 43rd HPDE event. All quite an accomplishment.
The sponsors were all provided an opportunity to say a few words before the discussion turned to track safety. I have become familiar with their business names through the Porsche Plauderei. It was fortifying to now see the people behind the businesses who are so passionate about the very cars we desire and were here to celebrate. Their businesses can support not only their hobby, but also serve our region’s needs, and by extension, yours as well. We all benefit, so why not get to know them and their services?
This HPDE event attracted 40 instructors, including three women. These 40 instructors accommodated 67 participants, 14 of whom were women. Clearly by the numbers, several instructors supported more than two participants. As a three-month member now, I’ve learned that food is an important feature for our members. I’ve never been disappointed, but I must say, the HPDE-provided continental breakfast and lunch menus were delicious. The pulled pork sandwiches and taco bar were quite satisfying and much appreciated.
This weekend I met lots of people previously unknown to me. The short conversations usually start with “I’m new to PCA as of July” and end with, “Do I plan to track my car?” Well, not yet anyway, but maybe someday. I was able to take my car on the track for the parade laps after lunch on Sunday. It was 15 minutes of unexpected adrenaline. Initially, I thought it would be a nice little jaunt at 60 MPH. Can it feel
much different than driving down I-40? Um, yeah! How addictive! Within about half a lap, I wanted more because my Carrera had so much more to give. It was like a racehorse being held back and straining against the reins. Hmm, I might have to rethink my track strategy.
As the day wore on, the routine work of the ‘office’ slowed and provided opportunities to wander for a few minutes here and there. I found myself drawn to a sound unfamiliar to me --- the howling of the boxer engine at speed. I’ve heard it on TV watching IMSA, but to hear Porsches wail down the straightaway unencumbered by the TV announcer was nothing short of a dream to me. I stood there for quite a while listening, never quite getting enough of the aural symphony.
By the afternoon, the warm and humid weather turned hot and muggy. I felt pity for the drivers with their windows down. It provided some insight on what the professional NASCAR and Indy drivers must endure. I could see on the faces of many who came into the office that they were ready for the day to be over. To sum it up in one word: tired. One instructor said it was always a surprise how much effort it takes to just sit in the passenger seat all day fighting the G-forces with his elbow against the door. He even admitted wishing for the checkered flag sometimes just to get some
relief. I was reminded that all the instructor are volunteers and love what they do. They deserve more thanks than they get.
As we moved into the last rounds of the day, people began to relax a little. Josh Landau shared his favorite tunes through his audio system....Show off. I enjoyed his music taste too, from inside the office. I suggested he take requests. The day ended with a happy hour and beverages supplied by one of our sponsors. I’m certain that it was well received by the grateful crowd swapping stories after the long day.
Sunday started with the thunderous roar of...a storm. Rain met the participants at the track for most of the morning. Driver and instructor discussions were positive on the weather as a whole. Understandably, the reduced grip brings speeds down providing opportunities for learning skills that otherwise would be riskier at higher speeds. The rain also decreased the temperatures. Compared to Saturday, it was cooler, but still muggy. This day was more lowkey. Everyone was in a routine and more comfortable. Still, every hour a dozen or more people would come inside to cool off. By mid-afternoon, cars were being loaded on trailers and the garage was emptying. Weary, but
smiling drivers turned in their evaluations. Many good wishes were shared as one by one people left.
As my first HPDE volunteer ends, I reflect on my service to PCA and the pleasure I acquired from it. I appreciate all who came into the office to share a moment and some of the moments I have shared here. I encourage anyone who has yet to experience an HPDE, to just come for a visit and fill your senses and make a friend or two. Who knows? Maybe I’ll see you at the track.
Eric King
Photos by Eric King Sherrill Smith
Updating Our Bylaws
So many things around us are changing so rapidly. Even in the Porsche Club, we are having to adapt to a growing number of 4-door...electric...hybrid and SUV Porsches... an ever growing influx of electronicsin our vehicles and in our lives such as electronic newsletters, communications, voting, and changes and safeguards in the way the Region conducts business. As the old saying goes - “The lesson of today is that the lessons of the past may no longer necessarily apply”. Thus, on the suggestion of our National organization, it was suggested that we review our operating bylaws and bring them up to date with the world we now live in. For the past year, a Bylaws Committee of our Board has been reviewing and updating our Bylaws and getting the input of suggested changes from the National organization.
After all that work, our Bylaws require that the changes be opened to a vote of our members attending an open meeting of our Region. Thus we have included the revised Bylaws on the following pages. A vote on the Approval of the changes will be held at our November General Membership Meeting to be held November 13th at the Center of Clayton Community Center north of Shaw Park in Clayton.
We encourage you to review the updated Bylaws, and come to the November meeting to cast your vote and make your voice heard.
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
(Revised November, 2024)
ST. LOUIS REGION
of the PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
We, the members of the St. Louis Region of the Porsche Club of America, adopt the following Constitution and By-Laws:
ARTICLE I - Name
The name of the club shall be “St. Louis Region of the Porsche Club of America, Inc.”, a Missouri corporation.
ARTICLE II - General Objectives
The general objectives of the Club, to which its members are joined together and mutually pledged, shall be the furtherance and promotion of the following:
A. The highest standards of courtesy and safety on the roads.
B. The enjoyment and sharing of good will and fellowship engendered by owning a Porsche and engaging in such social or other events as may be agreeable to the membership.
C. The maintenance of the highest standards of operation and performance of the marque by sharing and exchanging technical and mechanical information.
D. The establishment and maintenance of mutually beneficial relationships with the Porsche Werks, Porsche dealers, and other service sources to the end that the marque shall prosper and continue to enjoy its unique leadership and position in sports car annals.
E. The interchange of ideas and suggestions with other Porsche Clubs throughout the world and in such cooperation as may be desirable.
F. The establishment of such mutually cooperative relationships with other sports car clubs as may be desirable.
G. The preservation of the independence of the Porsche Club of America (PCA) and the St. Louis Region of the Porsche Club of America, free of control or undue influence by any outside individual, organization, company, or other entity, no matter how closely aligned to the Club in interest or purpose. In furtherance of this goal, the St. Louis Region of the Porsche Club of America is and shall remain a totally member -driven and primarily member-financed independent entity allowing neither inappropriate nor undue influence, financial or material, from outside its domain, owing allegiance only to its members.
H.
H. Giving to the local community, through board-approved charitable contributions, when sufficient funds are available in the Treasury, and/or organizing club volunteer events in support of board-approved charitable organizations.
ARTICLE III – Powers and Badge
Section 1 – Powers
The Club shall be empowered to do all things and conduct all business, permitted of a not for profit corporation in MO, necessary to carry out the general objectives of the Club as set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation, issued under the statutes of the State of Missouri, and in these Bylaws.
Section 2 – Badge
The badge of the Club shall be circular in form, being inscribed with the name of the Club and the initials “PCA”. The colors of the badge shall be red, white, blue, yellow, and black and shall incorporate the national PCA logo. The logo/badge for the St Louis Region of the Porsche Club of America Inc. shall be as shown on exhibit A to these Bylaws. No substantial alteration to the logo/badge may be adopted by the Club unless approved by the region board of directors.
ARTICLE IV - Membership, Dues and Privileges
Section 1 - Membership
Membership in the Club shall be restricted to owners, lessees, and co-owners of Porsches who are 18 years of age or older, and to such other persons interested in the Club and its objectives as provided in Section 2 B., C., D., E., and F. of this Article. A Porsche is defined as an automobile body and suspension which is, basically, as manufactured by or designated as a Porsche automobile by Porsche, Porsche KG or its successor, which is powered by an engine and /or electric motor which is, basically, one which was installed in such bodies by the manufacturer of such automobiles, although not necessarily in the body concerned. The word “co-owner”, in addition to its usual meaning, shall include a person who holds a substantial stock ownership in a franchised Porsche dealership or distributorship.
Section 2 - Classes of Membership
A. Active - Any owner, lessee, or co-owner of a Porsche, acceptable to the Executive Board, who is 18 years of age or older, having paid Club dues and fees as required, and may include (if requested by the active member) as a family-active member, one other person of the active member’s immediate family, also 18 years of age or older, restricted to wife, husband, brother, sister, son, daughter, mother or father, whether otherwise qualified for active membership by ownership of a Porsche or not.
B. Family-Active- An individual requested by an active member as their family- active member, restricted to persons 18 years of age or older, whether otherwise qualified for active membership by ownership of a Porsche or not.
C. Associate - Any active member who ceases to own, lease or co-own a Porsche while in good standing, having paid Club dues and fees as required. A person of the associate member’s family, who has been a family-active member as in B. above, may continue as a family-associate member similarly.
D. Honorary - Any person who, on the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the Executive Board, is deemed to merit recognition for outstanding interest in or service to the Club. Such membership shall be limited to one year, but may, upon the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the Executive Board, be renewed.
E. Life - Any person, who, upon unanimous vote of the Executive Board is deemed to have performed such extraordinary service to the Club as to warrant this signal honor.
F. Affiliate - Any person, 18 years of age or older, named by the active member at the time of joining or at any renewal of membership in lieu of a family-active member.
A. PCA Test Drive Program - The PCA Test Drive program provides a one-year subscription to Porsche Panorama, the club’s national monthly magazine, and a temporary account to log on to the PCA.org website. The magazine provides news and feature stories covering all aspects of Porsche as well as technical articles that impart valuable information about Porsche cars. Crucially, the temporary website account gives on-line access to hundreds of Porsches for sale by PCA members in The Mart, which is also featured in every issue of Panorama. Although PCA Test Drive is not a full membership in PCA and does not entitle the subscriber to some member benefits (such as attending member-only events, voting, or becoming a member of a Region), Regions may welcome guests, and Test Drive subscribers are encouraged to contact their local PCA Region. PCA Regions are encouraged, but ultimately have the option, to include Test Drive subscribers in Region events
B. PCA Juniors - The PCA Juniors program was started in 2017 as a program for children and teens under age 18. Any PCA member may register their child, grandchild, niece, or nephew at no cost. This is not a PCA membership program, as PCA Juniors are under 18. After being registered, PCA Juniors receive a welcome package that includes a PCA Juniors ID badge and an age-appropriate gift. Welcome boxes are sent directly from the National Office on a weekly basis.
Section 3 - National and Regional Club Memberships
No active, family-active, affiliate, associate, or family-associate member may hold membership in the National Club without at the same time being a member in good standing of the Regional Club. Similarly, no active, family-active, affiliate, associate, or family-associate member may hold membership in the Regional Club without at the same time being a member in good standing of the National Club.
Section 4 - Membership Applications
A. All applications for membership made to or forwarded to the National Club shall be processed or rejected in accordance with the By-Laws of PCA.
B. Conflict as to Applicant’s Eligibility - Membership for the region shall be reviewed by the executive board and may be rejected by a majority vote of the executive board. Or, if a member is rejected by the National Club, the member will also be rejected by the region.
Section 5 - Dues
Annual dues for the various classes of membership shall be determined from time to time by the National Board of Directors. National dues shall be collected by the National Club, which shall refund to the member’s Regional Club such part thereof as shall have been set by the National Board of Directors. Net Dues are that part of the collected dues retained by the National Club after Regional Club refunds. Annual dues shall be due and payable at the end of the month in which the member joined or in which the member last renewed.
No additional regional Dues are collected by the St Louis Region at this time. If it is deemed necessary to collect regional dues, regional dues will be set by the Region Board of Directors and will require a 2/3rds majority approval by the Regional board of directors.
Section 6 - Membership Year
A. The membership year shall be determined by the By-Laws of PCA; however, members shall not be dropped from regional membership until the St. Louis Region is notified by the National Club.
B. Regional membership year shall coincide with the national membership year. Regional dues payment shall not necessarily coincide with the membership year.
Section 7 - Privileges
Members in good standing shall be entitled to all the privileges of the Club, including receipt of monthly newsletters. Only active and family-active members shall be entitled to vote or be nominated to hold an elected position.
Section 8 - Suspension
Any member may be suspended by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors of the National Club or by the Regional Club upon a three-fourths vote of the Executive Board, for the infractions of National or Regional rules or regulations or for action inimical to the general objectives or best interests of the National or Regional Clubs. Upon written notice of such suspension, the suspended member shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard, in person or through a representative, by the Board of Directors or a committee appointed by it for the purpose, concerning the alleged misconduct. The Board of Directors may thereafter continue the suspension for a definite time, terminate the suspension, and its decision shall be final. Suspensions of active and associate members are applicable also to family-active, family-associate and affiliate members.
Section 9 - Resignations
Any member may resign by addressing a letter of resignation to the Secretary of the Regional Club or to the Executive Director of the National Office. The recipient shall inform the other of the resignation. The member’s resignation shall become effective upon receipt and all Club privileges shall terminate as of that date. Resignation of an active member likewise terminates membership of their family or affiliate member. An active member may terminate the membership of an affiliate member named by written notification to the Executive Director of the National Office.
Section 10 – Transfers
Any member may request for transfer out of the St Louis Region to another region within the PCA. This request shall be submitted in writing to the National office.
Section 11 – Termination
An Active member or Associate member may terminate or change the Family-Active, Affiliate or Family-Associate membership by written notice to the National office.
Section 12 - Publications
Subscriptions to the St. Louis Region’s official newsletter shall begin with the month following the member’s application for membership. Non-member subscription to the regional newsletter shall be available to any party at a fee determined by the Executive Board or the regional Club.
ARTICLE V - Elected Officers
The elected officers of the Club shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Newsletter Editor. Their terms of office shall be two years, and shall begin on January 1 of the first year and end on December 31 of the second year. There is no term limit. No person may hold more than one office at one time. No officer may continue in office if they shall move their residence beyond the borders of the St. Louis Region. Members of the same household are allowed to serve as officers concurrently
ARTICLE VI - Executive Board
Section 1 - Board Members
The Executive Board of the St. Louis Region shall consist of the elected officers of the Region, the Past President, and at least four other elected members of the Region. The terms of office of the board members shall be one year, and shall begin on January 1 and end on December 31 of that year. No board member may continue in office if they shall move residence beyond the borders of the St. Louis Region.
Section 2 - Duties
The Executive Board of the St. Louis Region shall be responsible for the proper conduct of the administrative affairs of the Region, the proper functioning of the several committees, and shall insure compliance with these By-Laws and PCA National By-Laws. Proper conduct of the administrative affairs of the Region shall be construed to mean, among other things, that operating expenditures shall approximate income in the fiscal year All decisions of the Executive Board shall be by a majority vote unless otherwise provided in these By-Laws.
ARTICLE VII - Duties of the Officers
Section 1 - Duties of the President
The President shall call, and preside at, all meetings of the members and the Executive Board, and shall perform the duties usually appertaining to their office. The President shall call meetings of the Executive Board as required for the proper conduct of the administrative affairs of the Region or upon the request of any three members of the Executive Board. Such meetings shall be announced and open to the members when practical. The President shall cause to be published in the Club’s official publication a monthly report on the status of the Club, its plans, programs, policy decisions reached by the executive Board and other pertinent matters dealing the affairs of the Club. The President is a voting member of the National Board of Directors and participates in all National Board of Directors meetings.
Section 2 – Duties of the Vice President
The Vice President shall assist the President in the conduct of the administrative affairs of the Club and perform such other duties as may be assigned to them by the President. The Vice President shall be responsible for the coordination of all events and activities. In the absence of the President, their duties shall be performed by the Vice President. In the event of the President’s death, resignation, disability or disqualification, the VicePresident will assume the office of President.
Section 3 – Duties of the Secretary
The Secretary shall keep full and complete minutes of the proceedings and of all votes cast at all meetings of the members and of the Executive Board. The Secretary shall cause to be published in the Club’s official publication notices of all meetings of the members, proposed and adopted amendments of these By-Laws and other matters relating to the proper conduct of the Club. The Secretary shall be responsible for the corporate seal at all times as well as the Club’s records. At the direction of the President, the Secretary shall make all arrangements for the meetings of the members. The Secretary shall perform all duties incident to the office required by law.
Section 4 – Duties of the Treasurer
The Treasurer shall have custody of all monies, debts, obligations and assets belonging to the Club. The Treasurer shall receive all monies of the Club and deposit them to the Club’s account in a bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Excess funds may be used to purchase obligations of the U.S. government to be deposited in insured accounts or certificates, in the name of the Club. The Treasurer shall have direct control and supervision of all Club assets, including a listing of the assets and of their valuation. The Treasurer shall have direct control and supervision of all payments of Club debts and obligations. The Treasurer shall insure strict compliance with the By-Laws in all matters pertaining to the financial affairs of the Club and shall cause to be published in the Club’s official publication a full and correct report annually on the financial status of the Club. The Treasurer shall cause to be published periodically in the newsletter the individual financial results of all fee events. The Treasurer shall also give a full and correct report of the financial status of the Club at any meeting of the members. The Treasurer shall cause to be maintained double-entry books of account, which shall properly reflect the true and correct financial status of all receipts, disbursements, balances, assets and liabilities of the Club. All checks or other orders for the payment of monies in the name of the Club shall be signed by the Treasurer, President, or Vice-President. The Treasurer shall submit their books of account and records to an Auditing Committee composed of members designated by the Executive Board, or at the discretion of the Executive Board to a certified public accountant, at Club expense, at the close of the fiscal year. The Treasurer shall also perform all state and federal filings for the Club.
Section 5 – Duties of the Newsletter Editor
The newsletter editor shall be responsible for the preparation and publication of the official newsletter of the St. Louis region. These duties shall include the publication of any official reports and notices required to be furnished pursuant to any other provisions of these By-Laws and such other material as the Editor shall deem it proper to print in furtherance of the aims and objectives of this Club.
Section 6 – Interim Appointments
In the event of the death, resignation, disability or disqualification of the President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer, the Executive Board shall make an interim appointment to the office so vacated for the balance of the expired term. In the event that the Vice-President is unwilling or unable to assume the office of President, the Executive Board will discuss, nominate and elect a new president by a two-thirds majority vote at the first Board Meeting after the vacancy has been determined. It will be the duty of the Secretary to call this meeting to order and ensure this is the 1st order of business and is settled before any other business may be conducted. The nominee must be a current Executive Board Member, in good standing, and in attendance of this meeting.
Section 7 – Financial Accounts
The Board of Directors will specify a minimum of one additional Elected Officer ’s name other than the Treasurer as signature authority on the Club’s accounts.
ARTICLE VIII - Committees and Appointments
There shall be nine standing committees and appointments of the Club, as follows:
A. Advertising
B. DE Safety and Rules
C. Digital Media (Website / Social Media)
D. Historian
E. Membership
F. Newsletter
G. Nominating
H. Public Relations
I. Registrar / Registration
The Executive Board may create such other committees from time to time, to exist at its pleasure, as it may see fit. The President, with the advice of the Executive Board, shall appoint the Chairman of the Standing and other committees and their members, and may in like manner dismiss or replace the Chairman and members. Only current PCA members may serve on these committees and appointments. There is no term limit.
ARTICLE IX - Election of Officers
Section 1 - Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee shall submit to the membership by publication in the regional newsletter one or more nominees for each elected office and the nominees for the Executive Board prior to the November meeting of the membership. The Nominating Committee shall consist of, at least, three members of the region, one of which will not be on the Executive Board.
Section 2 - Nominations by the Members
Any member may nominate one or more eligible persons for each elected office. Any member may supplement the Nominating Committee’s slate of Executive Board nominees with additional eligible members. These nominations will be submitted at the November meeting of the members.
Section 3 – Notice of Elections and Ballots
The election shall be accomplished by mailed ballots. Ballot forms shall be mailed or emailed to all members in time to allow for return via mail or e-ballots by the time of the December meeting of the members. The ballot shall indicate where and how it is to be returned and shall have space for signature and/or membership number of each voter. Election shall be determined by the greatest number of ballots cast for each elected officer.
Section 4 – Tellers
The Secretary and any two members designated by the President, shall serve as tellers and shall tabulate the votes in time for installation of officers at the December meeting of the members.
Section 5 – Notice of Election Results
Notice of Election Results - The Secretary shall cause to be published the results of the election in the Club’s official magazine.
Section 6 – Duties of Newly Elected Officials
Upon tabulation of the votes the Secretary shall immediately notify the persons elected of their election.
ARTICLE X – Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the Club shall be the calendar year.
ARTICLE XI – Obligations and Indebtedness
Section 1 – Authority to Incur Obligations and Expenditures
Only the elected officers or persons authorized by the Executive Board to act on behalf of the Club shall incur any obligation or make any expenditure in the name of the Club. All obligations incurred in accordance with the provisions of these By-Laws shall be incurred solely as corporate obligations. No personal liability whatever shall attach to or be incurred by any member or officer of the Club by reason of any such corporate obligation or liability.
No elected officer or any other person authorized to act in behalf of the Club shall incur any obligation or make any expenditure in the name of the Club in excess of $500.00 without prior approval of a majority of the Board, except for the following purposes:
A. Printing, mailing, postage and stenographic expenses of the Club’s official publication.
B. Stationery and postage for ordinary administrative use.
C. Membership meetings.
D. Recurring HPDE expenses necessary for the organization and execution of events. The HPDE committee shall set the number and location(s) of events to be held and communicate this, along with a proposed budget, to the Board once per year, for approval. Examples of recurring HPDE expenses include: funds for Track rental, event insurance, event gifts (shirts, beverage containers, flashlights, hats, key chains, cooler bags, gloves, etc), food, snacks and beverages, corner workers fees, paper, printer ink, markers, tape and other stationary supplies, car numbers and stickers, educational posters (e.g. Track maps).
Section 2 - Unauthorized Obligations or Expenditures
No elected officer or any other person authorized to act in behalf of the Club shall incur obligation or make any expenditure in the name of the Club which is not for the general benefit of the entire membership of the Club nor shall the Executive Board approve the incurring of any such obligation or the making of any such expenditure.
Section 3 - Personal Liability for Unauthorized Obligation
The incurring of any obligation or indebtedness in the name of the Club by any elected officer or member in contravention of these By-Laws shall be an ultra vires act. The person or persons responsible for such act or acts shall be personally liable, individually and collectively, to the Club in an amount equal to the obligations or indebtedness which the Club may be required to pay.
Section 4 - Indebtedness
No officer, member, or body of such persons may incur indebtedness in the name of the Club, except as provided herein.
Section 5 - Budgets
All events and committees shall operate within a budget approved by the Executive Board.
ARTICLE XII - Funds, Assets, and Properties
Section 1 - Use of Funds, Assets, and Properties
The funds, assets, and properties of the Club shall be used only for the purposes designated in Article II of these By-Laws, and shall, in no case, be used for any private gain, personal gain, or political purpose.
Section 2 - Abolishment of the Club
Upon abolishment of the Club, all remaining assets and monies will be turned over to a recognized charity or charity group.
ARTICLE XIII - Amendment of By-Laws
The Constitution and By-Laws shall be amended by a two-thirds vote of the membership present at the next regular meeting following announcement of publication of the proposed changes in the monthly newsletter.
ARTICLE XIV – Board & General Membership Meetings
There are six bi-monthly Executive Board meetings scheduled for each year. In order for PCA business to continue to move forward, all Region Board Members have a fiduciary responsibility to attend the Board meetings. As such, Officers and Board Members are expected to attend at least five of these six Board Meetings in order to remain a part of the Executive Board. PCA National By-Laws require a quorum (two-thirds of the board members must be present) for Official Meetings. Without a quorum, all items up for a Board vote must be deferred to the next Board Meeting.
Each Officer and Board Member is required to Chair or serve on Committee for at least one event each calendar year.
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Is There a Flat-6, 6-Stroke in Porsche’s Future?
While Porsche engineers design electric and hybrid Porsches to take the marque into the future, a separate group of engineers at Weissach are looking for ways to improve the efficiency and environmental impact of internal combustion engines made for maximum performance and efficiency with Porsche’s next generation e-Fuels.
The engineers have gone so far with their research that they have applied for patents with the U.S. Patent Office to protect their designs and research. The object of the protection is apparently a combination of designs that have been the basis of internal combustion engines for more than a century. For decades, internal combustion engines have been either small 2-stroke engines in chain saws, string trimmers, leaf blowers, etc...and 4-stroke engines in cars, trucks, large equipment, etc.
Porsche engineers have combined pieces of both designs to come up with designs for a 6-stroke or what they are calling a “Two Times Three Stroke” engine. There have been efforts to make 6-stroke engines in the past, but none seemed to get off the ground. Porsche engineers are hopeful that with today’s computer control systems and advanced manufacturing techniques the Porsche design might become the future of internal combustion powerplants.
A 4-stroke engine works through 4 up and down movements of the piston - each movement either up or down counts as a ‘stroke’. In a 4-stroke engine, the intake stroke (#1) uses the downward movement of the piston to draw fresh air into the combustion chamber. At the bottom of the stroke, the piston reverses movement and starts upward on the ‘compression stroke’ (#2). At this time, a fuel injector pushes fuel into the air as it is being compressed (squeezed) into a volatile, combustible charge. At the top of the stroke, a spark causes the explosive mix in the cylinder to explode. The explosive force of the ignition forces the hot gases to push the piston down...stroke # 3. As the piston reaches the bottom of its stroke, it reverses direction to begin the ‘exhaust’ or #4 stroke. As the piston moves upward, the exhaust valve opens and the hot, burned gases are pushed into the exhaust header and out into the exhaust pipes. A 4-stroke engine delivers 2 power strokes with every 4 revolutions of the engine.
According to Porsche’s patent paperwork, their design uses modified piston stroke distance and modified fuel injection and ignition timing to add two additional strokes to the engine’s combustion cycle to deliver 2 power strokes with every THREE revolutions of the engine to produce extra power with the same number of revolutions.
The Porsche 6-stroke design replicates the original 4-stroke pattern of #1 - intake stroke to draw in fresh air...#2 - compression stroke for injecting fuel into the piston while the gases are being squeezed into a more volatile charge...#3 - ignition stroke to produce the force to drive the piston downward with a powerful explosion of the volatile gases...BUT here is where Porsche starts changing things. As the piston is forced downward by the explosion of the gas charge, computer controls lengthen the distance the piston can move downward. Near the bottom of the ignition stroke, the piston moves past open intake ports (similar to the intake of a 2-stroke engine). Fresh air is pushed into the cylinder through the lower intakes while open exhaust valves at the top allow some of the hot, burnt gases to flow into the exhaust headers. The cooling of the gases in the cylinder, the downward movement of the piston and the rushing of hot exhaust gas out of the top all combine to draw air into the bottom of the piston. This refreshes the gases inside the cylinder to make it possible for a second power stroke when the piston returns to the top of the cylinder. As the piston now moves upward in what would have been the exhaust stroke of the 4-stroke engine, the Porsche 6-stroke uses the #5 stroke to compress the gases in the cylinder as it injects more fuel into the cylinder to turn what would have been the exhaust stroke into another compression stroke. And as the piston reaches the top of the #5 compression stroke, a second spark ignites the gaseous charge in the cylinder to drive the piston downward. As the piston reaches the bottom of its travel, the piston reverses direction upward on its #6 stroke - the exhaust stroke where the exhaust valve opens to release the burnt gases into the exhaust header. Thus allowing the engine to produce 2 power strokes during just three revolutions - more power at the same rpm as a 4-stroke engine.
In short, a 6-stroke design engine modifies the decades old 4-stroke pattern of intakecompression-ignition-exhaust into a pattern of 6-strokes of intake-compression-igntion/intake-compression-ignition-exhaust strokes.
The overall result is increased power...greater fuel efficiency ...increased thermal efficiency and reduced emissions. If Porsche can succeed in refining their 6-stroke design into a practical engine, the future of the internal combustion engine could be lengthened well into the future. And if Porsche can practically conquer the challenges to modify the piston stroke distance on the fly and to program the fuel and ignition systems to deliver the additional fuel charges and ignition sparks required by the new design, the future of internal combustion engine could live on for decades.
RIP, Mike Valentine... the man who introduced Porschephiles to ‘Escorts’
The Porsche world has lost a man who saved us thousands of dollars. Michael Valentine, the founder of Cincinnati Microwave and the inventor of auto radar detectors died in September at the age of 74. As a teen, Valentine was an avid fan of amateur radio...and that grew into a serious interest in all things radio and electronic.
Valentine graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1973 with a degree in electrical engineering. A year later, President Richard Nixon signed the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act which spawned the infamous 55 mph speed limit. Suddenly, everyone with a heavy foot was buried in a mountain of speeding tickets. CB radios helped connect speeding drivers to warn of ‘fun spoilers’ ahead, but that only worked after someone unfortunately found out the hard way that the police were laying in waiting.
Valentine and his wife Peg founded a start-up company named Cincinnati Microwave, where Mike made no secret of his goal to devise an affordable electronic device that could warn drivers of areas under radar surveillance ahead. Soon Cincinnati Microwave was cranking out little black boxes that were known as an ‘Escort’ that could be placed on the top of the dashboard or clipped on the sun visor and plugged into the cigarette lighter to blare out a shrill warning of radar ahead. The era of the ‘Fuzzbuster’ was born....and Cincinnati Microwave Escorts became a ‘must have’ for most Porsche owners.
Valentine led Cincinnati Microwave to become one of the biggest companies in the industry. Success can have its benefits, and the corporate world made Mike an offer that he just couldn’t afford to refuse. In the early ‘80’s, Mike sold Cincinnati Microwave to investors, but Mike was not ready to hang up his interest in helping motorists avoid speeding tickets. In 1983, Valentine and his wife got back in the game with the founding of Valentine Research , Inc. And Valentine’s company continues to offer V1 Gen 2 radar detectors which alerts drivers of radar and laser speed monitors.
We probably shouldn’t admit it, but Porsche Club tours of the 70‘s and 80’s would not roll until we knew there were a couple detectors leading the pack and a smattering of ‘black boxes’ scattered throughout the pack. If there was anyone who made our adventures more enjoyable (and more affordable), it would have to be Mike Valentine who was our MVP.
RIP, Mike....and THANK YOU for miles of fun!
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Willkommen
St. Louis Region welcomes our newest members. We invite you to participate in our Region’s activities. We look forward to meeting you soon.
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Greg Weckman & Shane Jones
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St. Louis Region membership as of September 1, 2024 - 1,215
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• Sim Racing Equipment Recommendations
• Sim Racing Driver Education
• Five Classes for All Skill Levels
• All Races on Laser Scanned Race Tracks
• Sprint and Endurance Racing
• Calendar of Upcoming Races
October
St. Louis Region
Tentative 2024 Calendar
1-3 - Fall Treffen, Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
3 - Thirsty Thursday, Global Brew
4 - Registration OPENS for Porsche Palooza, Eureka Springs, AR
6 - Porsches in the Park, Chesterfield
19 - Fall Color Tour to Hermann - St. Louis and CPG
19 - Street Survival School, St. Charles Airport
November
3 - Turn the clocks back - Central Standard Time Returns
7 - Thirsty Thursday, 7-10 - Porsche Palooza, Eureka Springs, AR
13 - General Membership Meeting, Center of Clayton, Clayton
16 - Fall Drive to Washington, Missouri
17 - CPG Dinner at Grand Cru Restaurant in Columbia
December
7 - Holiday Party
11 - Changing of the Guard / Planning Meeting
15 - CPG Holiday Gathering at The Roof in Columbia, MO
All dates are tentative and subject to change. Additional events may be added at any time.
Mark your calendar!
The dates for our 2025 HPDE schedule have been announced. Reserve these dates on your calendar NOW!
NEW St. Louis Region Car Badge NOW Available
A redesigned St. Louis Region car badge highlighting our Region’s 65th Anniversary is NOW available. These 3 inch diameter cast metal badges feature images signifying our Regional activities. These top quality badges will last a lifetime. Each grill badge costs $35 and can be purchased by contacting Steve Sullivan at ssullivan@stl.pca.org. They can also be ordered through our website store and through motorsportreg.com.
We have also received static cling decals for our 65th Anniversary. These colorful 2 inch stickers have an adhesive backing to stick to your vehicle or anything you wish to decorate with our PCA logo. These logos are printed on clear vinyl like the PCA logo you receive from PCA National when you receive your PCA membership card. These stickers and clings will be given out at Regional events this summer. These items are available NOW. Show your pride of the St. Louis Region!
October Anniversaries 6 years
61 years
Bill & Carol Curson
41 years
Jerrold Anna
37 years
John & Brenda Donovan
Don Lillig
33 years
Miles & Mary Cramer
28 years
Steve & Susan Sullivan
27 years
Erik Lindbloom
26 years
Richard & Kimberly Felter
24 years
Wm & Charlene Kuhl
22 years
Sam & Carol Powell
19 years
Jeff & Nick Sheehan
14 years
Jenaro Centero
Matthew Snyder
12 years
Christian Schaefer
Ted Zimmermann
10 years
Mason & William Bias
9 years
Tom Barkman
Joshua Landau
Greg & Marian Snapp
David & Cindy Van Camp
Erik Wilson
8 years
Bryan & Alex Bird
Ray Cook
7 years
Rey & Amanda Maghari
Bill Mehard
Rebecca & Dave Wolzenski
Gabriele & Ernest Schuster
5 years
Rob & Tracy Horvath
Jon Jacobsmeyer
Richard Johnston
4 years
Tony & Ginny Baldridge
James Cunningham
Chris Lewis
David Millar
Robert Schuette
3 years
William Cline
Andrew & Jackie Davidson
Aaron Geiger
David Gulick
Jason Stoecker
2 years
Anthony Borrelli
Joseph Cyr
Marc Czapla
Raymond Frye
Patricia Paster
Kent Taylor
1 year
Aslanidis Konstantinos
Neil Bardon
Aaron Brooks
Jonathan Eziquiel-Shriro
Eric Jones
John Kalbac
Lutz Lehman
Logan Ploch
Patrick Traynor
Martin White
Drew Wojcik
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Any Questions?
Need more information about St. Louis Region or our events? Feel free to contact any of these leaders of St. Louis Region.
PRESIDENT: Steve Sullivan - president@stl.pca.org
VICE-PRESIDENT: Ric Smith - vicepresident@stl.pca.org
SECRETARY: Patty Paster- secretary@stl.pca.org
TREASURER: Kelis Thacker - treasurer@stl.pca.org
NEWSLETTER: Earlwayne Stumpf - plauderei@stl.pca.org
BOARD MEMBERS:
Dave Boyd - daveboyd@stl.pca.org
Stephen Curet - stephencuret@stl.pca.org
Linda Dunn - lindadunn@stl.pca.org
Nancy Goodman - nancygoodman@stl.pca.org
Morgan Howard - morganhoward@stl.pca.org
Josh Landau - joshlandau@stl.pca.org
Mike Molina - mikemolina@stl.pca.org
Lisa Goforth-Naes - lisagoforthnaes@stl.pca.org
Jim Smith - jimsmith@stl.pca.org
Bob Tamsky - bobtamsky@stl.pca.org
Tom Campbell - tomcampbell@stl.pca.org
Daleesa Curet - daleesacuret@stl.pca.org
Jim Fiss - jimfiss@stl.pca.org
Dan Hinkebein - danhinkebein@stl.pca.org
Eric Kirkpatrick - erickirkpatrick@stl.pca.org
Arlene Molina - arlenemolina@stl.pca.org
Marek Parafiniuk - marekparafiniuk@stl.pca.org
Robert Naes - robertnaes@stl.pca.org
Sherrill Smith - stlpcahpde@stl.pca.org
Kelis Thacker - kelisthacker@stl.pca.org
MEMBERS with COMMITTEE CHAIR responsibilities -
Dave Boyd (Digital Media) - websitesocialmedia@stl.pca.org
Allen Maddy (Columbia Porsche Group) - columbiaporschegroup@stl.pca.org
Karl Robinson (Southeast Missouri Group) - southeasternmissouri@stl.pca.org
Mark Hickerson (Quincy / Hannibal Group) - qh@stl.pca.org
Josh Landau (Membership) - membership@stl.pca.org
Dan Hinkebein (Safety) - safety@stl.pca.org
Linda Dunn (Public Relations) - publicrelations@stl.pca.org
Arlene Molina (Registrar) - registrar@stl.pca.org
Mike Molina (Registrar) - registrar@stl.pca.org
Tom Campbell(Social events) - socialevents@stl.pca.org
Lisa Goforth-Naes (Social events) - socialevents@stl.pca.org
Robert Naes (Social events) - socialevents@stl.pca.org
Todd Sylvainus (HPDE events) - stlpcahpde@gmail.com
Sherrill Smith (HPDE events) - stlpcahpde@gmail.com
Lisa Goforth-Naes (HPDE events) - stlpcahpde@gmail.com
Ric Smith (All Porsche Car Show) - carshow@stl.pca.org
Steve Sullivan (Regional name badges) - stevesullivan@stl.pca.org
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Listed with the date and the event is the name and contact information where you can get more information. Note: Club Board meetings are open to all, and members are welcome to attend.
Sept. 29-Oct. 3 - Fall Treffen, Mount Washington Resort, Bretten Woods, New Hampshire SOLD OUT - Registration CLOSED
Oct. 3 - Thirsty Thursday, Global Brew, O’Fallon, IL www.msreg.com/Global-brew24
Oct. 4 - Registration OPENS, Porsche Palooza, Eureka Springs, AR, 5 p.m. www.pca-palooza.com
Oct. 6 - Porsches in the Park, Chesterfield www.msreg.com/Porsche-Park24
Oct. 19 - Fall Color Tour to Hermann Wine Country Tour and lunch - http://msreg.com/Fall-tour24 Tour only - http://msreg.com/DRIVE-ONLY-fall-tour24
Oct. 19 - Street Survival, St Charles Airport (Smart Field) www.motorsportreg.com/events/tire-rack-streetsurvival-instructor-volunteers-st-charles-countysmart-304736
Nov. 3 - Turn your clocks back 1 hour - Central Standard Time returns
Nov. 7 - Thirsty Thursday, www.msreg.com/
Nov. 7-10 - Porsche Palooza, Eureka Springs, AR www.pca-palooza.com
Nov. 13 - General Membership Meeting, Center of Clayton
Nov. 16 - Fall Drive to Washington, MO www.msreg.com/Fall-Drive24
Nov. 17 - CPG Dinner Meeting, Grand Cru, Columbia, MO
