Dear Members It does not seem that long ago that I was talking about the start of the year, and here we are in May 2021 Dear Members already. Since our last Porsche A major eventhas for the Report much Porsche Club of SA held at the Bend Motorsport happened and to that I Park over the Easter long Goodthe will week-end, firstly address Friday and Easter Saturday was a resounding issues that arose from success. Although sixteen of our friends our last AGM heldfrom on the Porsche Club of Queensland were locked Friday September 24, out of the event, those2021. who were fortunate I have taken part enough not to beto affected by Covid19 still the of the email sent all members explaining represented other state clubs, along with ourto issues and the proceeding that are in place large home state contingent. rectify the situation.
president’s report
Darien Herreen been and his Motorsport are to “It has recently brought to theteam attention beyour congratulated thethe enormous amount of of committeefor that club’s 2021 time and effort Meeting that theywas put into the Porsche Annual General not conducted of Australia event, not once but inClubs accordance withEaster the club’s constitution. twice!!!! twice, the first the timeservices the event We haveWhy therefore sought of a was scheduled for Easter andthat thenthis of is constitution specialist who2020 advised coursethe Covid19 indeed case. caused the major disruption to all of us and so the event was cancelled at The committee apologises the process short notice. I also need to for acknowledge the undertaken, being flawed. was not intentional. incredible support from TheIt Bend Motorsport Park and Charise Bristow for all the background The also advised workConstitution to allow theSpecialist event to be rolled over that to the Porsche Clubthat SA constitution 2010 2021. However, did not meanofDarien’s does meetthere. current legalbasically requirements work not stopped It was start and has notallfor time. To this end weand again with thesome re-organisation, planning are in the process having constitution scheduling and theof final resultour was an event updated. process months which willThis continue into will the take future4-5 each Easter. and will require consultation with members Just a note at this point that I also need to and committeeDarien under as theanguidance of of theQantas acknowledge, employee constitution have engaged. had to juggleexpert manywe situations at work while still trying to negotiate the future of the event Inand order that our currently committee he acquitted himself inelected exemplary style in can act inthank the best interests of all bothfunction roles asand always, you on behalf of club members we will have a new AGM at 6pm members Darien. (6:30 start) on Thursday 9th December at The Hotel, 470 Anzac Camden MarkJunction Coupe was another of theHwy, Motorsport Park 5038. 8350-3400). Food and teamSA who made(Phone the competitors most welcome beverages will be supplied. with his excellent service at the front desk and the great job in form up and of course Nominations forDarien. committee will be the support for As I said thereceived feedbackup until 12th November 2021. If you felt that by and general comments from competitors, the process of the last AGM you were not given visitors and support groups has been extremely the opportunity to look nominate or to beEaster nominated satisfying and we forward 2022 please do soofnow the attached form when more our via interstate clubs will be and joining send menext for chapter collation.of(See emailClubs October us fortothe Porsche of 21, 2021). Australia at The Bend.
Following the receipt of nominations you will If you were not a competitor our Social receive a list of nominations no less than 14 Committee members, but mainly Lee Fulton, days before the AGM. organised a lunch run to the Bend for members to share in the event enjoying the excellent food I have copied the relevant sections of the and beverages track side and an opportunity constitution for your information as a footnote to have a drive on Australia’s world acclaimed below. Should you have any queries please Motor Racing Circuit. Thank you Lee and to all contact me to discuss” those who made the effort to attend and meet somethe of our interstate Markhas the date in Since meeting yourfriends. committee your calendar as part of yourfor 2022 continued to work tirelessly you planning. and the Club with many events now finished and many more being organised as the year draws to a close, Sprints, Motorkhanas, Hill Climbs, Skid Pan Experience, The Black Tie Dinner, Club dinners and the Foggy Dew run, the Weekend away, Trophy Presentations at The Bend and the Christmas Party. As you can see, your
Very soon you will be receiving emails, asking you to respond to a series of questions and to update your club information. We, as the Porsche Club of SA Inc, are moving to a new database, Club Express, to ensure your information and details are up to date and secure. Theisnew system will giveand member committee always organising planning portal access allowing you to enter events, events for you all to enjoy are will be open to attend functions, on contact the committee any suggestions activities you would and see as updatevalue your details anywhere can added to you from and other Club you members. find the opportunity to log in. Johnny Fricke has spent researching andwequestioning the As withhours any Club or Family all understand Clubeverything Express group ensure weisare getting that that to is achieved done through best platform to everyone. support ourAsgrowing teamwork andavailable caring for the club and Family the diverse needs of a database Porsche grows the committee is actively system. an inclusive policy to ensure we can pursuing grow together and demonstrate that owning a Our membership is expanding with theachieved number Porsche is, not only an ultimate goal nowisinalso excess four hundred andPorsche growing but the of introduction to the each quarter and with such expansion, we as a Family. committee are looking to support the diverse needs youdraws the club Themention social As the of year to amembers. close I have some of the events that are up,article, for calendar is being finalised as coming I write this example final event for the with threethe dinners, the AGM andMotorsport the Black Tie year with at the Bend Dinner andana event week-end away justincluding some ofthe those option of passenger forwebsite friends for andfurther to come. Keep an eyerides on the family, by the awards updatesfollowed and submit anyMotorsport suggestions to the and Club Personviaofemail the Year. While notsocial an official committee of any future event Porsche Club event, or idea that you may the like Shannons included. Adelaide Rally has a dedicated group of members in the Rally as the Clubitem Tour with Which brings mePorsche to the next ofgroup, news for ayou total twenty five cars representing the theofmembers to contribute to and support Porsche On producing Sunday December the 5th the teamMarque. who will be the Porsche the Christmas Party willPorsche be heldMagazine. at the Ashton Partners page(s) in the Keep Oval. an eye out for the first instalment in this issue. The second AGM, which we encourage to Historic registration, membership and theyou new attend, beAll onmembers Thursdaywho December 9, 2021. financialwill year. have vehicles on Historic registration are reminded that they The looking forward to 2022 mustcommittee renew theirisclub membership and have and many plans are well underway with their logbook signed to remain legally registered Easter beingunder one of majoragreement. events for the and insured theour current I will Motorsport Please mark email detailsCalendar. of time and location forEaster logbooks 2022 in your diary if you feelinyou to be presented for and endorsement thewould next like to have some input into potential activities few weeks. for example visits or tours that you feel would add value, particularly It is with great pleasurefor thatour weinterstate announce visitors, please contact one of the committee that Helen Kowalenko has been made an members. Otherwise come and join in of theSA Honorary Member of the Porsche Club weekend as a competitor or onofaservice social level, Inc, in recognition of her years and we would love see as many of of the youClub as and dedication to sotomany aspects possible. the Porsche marque. As many of you know the Christmas function and the assistance given to The Social calendar willpresent be published Santa with the suitable choice early for the in the new year and provided we able children has been Helen’s domain are for many, to survive regulations looking many yearsCovid and Santa sendswe hisare congratulations forward torecently a busy year runs, cub too. More Helenwith withbreakfast the assistance dinners and the Black Tie Evening to mention of her daughter Sarah produced beautiful agift few. packages (all SA products) for those who
attended the dinner at the Bend on Easter As this will be the last Porsche report for the Friday. Many of the interstate participants were year, on behalf of the Committee of the PCSA very appreciative. Congratulations Helen and on Inc, I would like to extend to you all, the best behalf of past and present members of the Club wishes for the festive season and wish you and thank you for your unwavering support. your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are looking forward to seeing Vic Moore, many of you at many or some of the vents throughout 2022. President, PCSA Inc. Kind regards to all, Vic Moore President, PCSA Inc.
Vic Moore President president@pcsa.asn.au
club committee
James Law Vic Moore Vice President & Membership President 0416 044 051 0412 700 194 vicepresident@pcsa.asn.au president@pcsa.asn.au
Johnny Fricke Vice President & Membership Darien Herreen 0434 272&707 Secretary Motorsport vicepresident@pcsa.asn.au secretary@pcsa.asn.au
Steve DarienThiele Herreen Treasurer Secretary & Motorsport 0412 0427 195 348 634 490 treasurer@pcsa.asn.au secretary@pcsa.asn.au
Steve Thiele Roger Paterson Treasurer Director Motorkhana 0412 195 634993 930 Mobile: 0414 treasurer@pcsa.asn.au motorkhana@pcsa.asn.au
Lee Fulton Ron SocialWishart Secretary Social Secretary 0422 129 710 / Merchandise social@pcsa.asn.au
Chris Baldwin Phillip Kellett Magazine Editor 0434 231 840931 193 Mobile: 0409 magazine@pcsa.asn.au
Doug McPherson McPherson Doug Website/Facebook Website/Facebook 0419 704 247 0419 704 247 webmaster@pcsa.asn.au webmaster@pcsa.asn.au
Peter Brunnthaler Brunnthaler Peter Historic Register/ Register/ Historic Licencing Licencing 0410 614 911 0410 614 911 historic@pcsa.asn.au historic@pcsa.asn.au
Peter Kowalenko Kowalenko Peter Historic Register/ Register/ Historic Licencing Licencing 0429 390 911 0429 390 911 historic@pcsa.asn.au historic@pcsa.asn.au
general committee Mark Coupe Johnny Fricke Lee Fulton
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Peter Panopoulos Mark Coupe James Law Roger Paterson
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Peter Wirthensohn
July - Sept 2021
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