2018 - Zone 8 Region Of The Year
March 15
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, 2020 Edition
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Las Vegas Region PCA Newsletter
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Note from the President
Concern and information regarding COVID-19 continues to increase daily. Nothing is more important than the health of our members. Out of an abundance of caution and to minimize unnecessary risk to all, we are postponing the events we had scheduled which were to occur inside or estimated 100 plus guests between March 16 and April 13, 2020.
We are lucky to live in Nevada where we have hundreds of miles of trails and roads with plenty of fresh air. Our trail bosses, Todd Trimble and Scott Hatcher, are working on another off road run for the SUVs in our Region. Scott Hatcher, our drive chair, is working on a tour where we can maintain “social distancing” and still enjoy a fun drive.
This would be a great time to get your Porsche track ready for our next DE event on May 23-24, 2020 or simply take care of those maintenance items you have been putting off. Give Todd Trimble at Trophy Performance, Scott Mann at Hybrid, Tony Mazzagatti at Carl’s Place 900 Series Motorsports or Paul Molina at Gaudin Porsche a call to get those items done now.
Our next Board meeting will be on May 6th at Gaudin Porsche. We have continued our Members’ Barbeque and drive to Mt. Charleston to October 3rd. The next Thirsty Third Thursday will be on April 16th. We will meet for Brunch on May 3rd at Red Rock Country Club. Am looking forward to seeing you then!
In the meantime, stay tuned for Information on new drives and take care of yourselves.
Tamela Kahle
President of the Las Vegas Region of the Porsche Club of America
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Amist the cancellation of the Geneva International Motorshow, many manufactures are still releasing their 2020 concept vehicle.
RUF, albeit a small manufacture, is no different. They have released what they are calling the Rodeo. It is an offroad version of their popular CTR model with a few tweeks.
It is powered by a naturally aspirated 500hp flat six with the option for a turbocharged engine. This is the first ever four wheel drive RUF vehicle. The driver is able to select just how much front wheel or rear wheel drive you get on the fly, much like the 959.
The Rodeo also features a bespoke saddle brown interior with design elements taken from southwest Navajo Indians.
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Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona
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On January 25th Dayton Beach, Florida played host to the famed Rolex 24 hour endurance race.
One of our own members, Jay Healey, attended the event and captured some amazing photos in the paddock and in the Porsche Hospitality Suite.
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Meet the New Members of the Las Vegas Region Executive Board of Directors
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Jeff Garofalo - Vice President
My first Porsche, and the first car I bought with my own money, was a 1986 Guards Red 911 Carrera with black interior and grey carpets, purchased in 1998 with 57,000 miles and sold around 2013 with 183,000 miles. Currently, I drive a 2004 996TT Cabriolet with an Evo600 kit on it. I bought from the original owner, who was a Las Vegas resident and the third Gaudin Porsche customer to get a turbo cab when they came out.
A young, enterprising tech at Gaudin named Todd installed the $20,000 worth of modifications that the first owner ordered, before delivering the car. When I was evaluating the car on whether to buy it, the owner told me to call Todd at his new shop, Trophy Performance, which I did, and he remembered the car well.
First stop after I drove the car home from California was Trophy Performance, where they did a comprehensive service to address all of the car's needs. I have put around 6,000 miles on it since April and it has been fun having a convertible. I am checking off items on my bucket list.
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Barbara Washington - Treasurer
Barbara was born and raised in Idaho. She has lived in the Florida panhandle, central California, Albuquerque, New Mexico and Las Vegas. She and her husband, Charles, moved here in 1990. Barbara has had an extensive accounting career. After finishing her accounting degree, she worked as an accountant in a variety of fields; including, large not-for-profit entities. For the first time in years and through Barbara's efforts, our Club's financial information will be kept utilizing accounting software.
Barbara and Charles looked across the nation for a red Boxster S. They were planning on flying to wherever they could find the one and drive it home. Fortunately, they found a white 2013 Boxster in Henderson. While on their test drive, they fell in love with it. They bought it that day and have been enjoying their Boxster ever since.
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Next Monthly Brunch - May 3rd
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To insure the health of all of the Las Vegas Region members, we have postponed our next Brunch to May 3rd. We look forward to seeing you for breakfast in May!
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New Members' Barbeque -
POSTPONED
to Saturday, October 3, 2020
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The Las Vegas Region has postponed the Members' Barbeque until the fall. The new date will be on Saturday, October 3, 2020. The location will remain the same. It will be held at Mountain Crest Park located at
4701 N Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89129.
As the October date gets closer, another Evite will be sent to everyone asking them to RSVP.
Following the October barbeque, we will have a drive to Mt. Charleston.
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We are having a membership drive. If you have any friends, family, co-workers or neighbors that have a Porsche, encourage them to join PCA.
Remember,
if you sign up a new member you get your Brunch free at the next monthly Brunch
. If you have any questions, contact our President, Tamela Kahle at tkahle@kahlelawnv.com
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Newsletter Editor, Brandon Moss, signing up new member, Steve Artz
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New Members from Monthly Brunch
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Junell and John Roswick visited us from Bismark, North Dakota Thatbelong to the Dakota Region.
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Tony Affronti
Black 2005 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
Kevin Morr
2006 Cayman Black
James and Joan Tilley
White 2016 911 Carrera 4s
Kurt Hoffman - Test Drive Member
We look forward to seeing you at an event soon.
Welcome to the Region!
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Member Anniversaries:
20 Years
John Berger
5 Years
John Armstrong
Thank you for being part of our Las Vegas Region!
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Do you know someone who plans on owning a Porsche? You should tell them about PCA Test Drive. For a nominal fee, they will get 6 months of PANORAMA and other great benefits. They can also join us in all our wonderful activities and drives!
Have them contact our LVS President, Tamela Kahle, at tkahle@kahlelawnv.com or stop in and visit with our local Gaudin Porsche dealer. They will tell you all about it!
(Don’t forget if you bring in a new member, your next monthly Brunch is on us.)
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To all Las Vegas Region Members
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The Newsletter mailing list has been updated.
There were numerous member and co-member names missing from the mail list. These have been added using the PCA National membership list as the guideline.
If you receive the current Newsletter and do NOT want further issues, please e-mail me.
If you want to change your email address, please send me an email with both the current and the preferred address
My mail address is
tkahle@kahlelawnv.com
. I will make the changes to the Newsletter mail list upon receipt.
Thank you for your help with this.
Tamela Kahle
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I want to hear from the members on how we can improve the Las Vegas Region PCA's Newsletter.
Want me to add in a new section to the newsletter, I am all ears.
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Would you be interested in leading a tour? Doing so is a great way to explore the by-ways around Las Vegas. A newbie? Not to worry, we have several veterans who would be happy to offer tips, advise or assistance. If interested contact our Tour and Drives Chair, Scott Hatcher, at
Scott@Hatchernv.com
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RECURRING EVENTS OF INTEREST
Saturday Mornings: 7:00am - 10:00am: Cars and Coffee at Shelby American
Saturday Mornings: 7:00am - 10:00am: The Car Show at 9500 S Eastern Ave
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LAS VEGAS REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Board
President . . . . .Tamela Kahle
Vice President . . . . . Jeff Garofalo
Treasurer . . . . Barbara Washington
Secretary . . . . . Gwen Pearce
Director - 1 year . . . . . Scott Mann
Director - 2 years . . . . . Todd Trimble
Director - 3 years . . . . . Scott Hatcher
Past President . . . . . Scott Hatcher
Board of Directors
Newsletter Editor . . . . Brandon Moss
Social Media. . . . Robert Scholes
Track Events Chairperson . . . . Todd Trimble
Chief Driving Instructor . . . . Scott Mann
Rally Master and Drive Events Chairperson . . . . Scott Hatcher
Social Director . . . . Todd Trimble
Tech Chair . . . . Bob Schultz
Concours Chair . . . . Scott Hatcher and Tamela Kahle
Member at Large . . . . Michael Myers
Member at Large . . . . Scott Pearce
Member at Large . . . . John Ortiz
We are looking for volunteers to assist with our
events as well as to suggest, plan, and carry out an event.
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Future Monthly Brunches Schedule
Sunday, April 5, 2020 - Cancelled
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Sunday, June 8, 2020
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Name Tags are Available
To order your Las Vegas Region, Porsche Club name tag, please print clearly the name you want on each tag. Enclose a check or money order for $10.00 made out to Abbott Trophy with your return address printed clearly. Mail to:
Abbott Trophy
953 Sahara A32
Las Vegas 89104
702-735-4995
Att: Mike Mayer
Mike will send your name tag back to you within 10 days to the address you indicate.
As an alternate, Trophies of Las Vegas has a metallic-material badge available, featuring an attractive brushed metal surface, with your choice of lettering.These cost $10.00 as well. The Club Emblem in cloisonne may be affixed, forming a very attractive name badge. The cloisonne emblems are generally available at each Members' Breakfast or at a Board meeting for $5.00. Contact:
Trophies of Las Vegas
4295 S. Arville St.
Las Vegas
702-362-2233
Porsche-related Embroidery available
Creative Embroidery: Will Embroider the Las Vegas Region logo on shirts, jackets, tees, or other fabrics.
Creative Embroidery
7225 Bermuda Rd. Suite G
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-454-6852
(in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Bermuda Rd. and Warm Springs.)
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