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Club Night Porsche Centre Brighton

Tuesday 12th April 2022 Story: Anna Cook Photos: Lisa Saad and Alvaro Del Gallo Captions: Paul Sbrissa & Astrid Diercks Food & Beverages: Luckman Catering and Nillumbik Wines Coordinators: Russell Sturzaker, Anna Cook (Social Committee)

1982 Le Mans Porsche 936 Aluminum monocoque chassis, light alloy roll cage, triangulated tubular spaceframe support for engine, transmission and rear suspension. Tony Carolan (Past President) recieves caricature from Mark Horton Andrews

The showroom of Porsche Centre Brighton filled with PCV members gathered around bar tables talking and enjoying delicious finger food.

Members enjoyed the exotic display of vintage and modern cars. A surprise highlight was the rare Le Mans Porsche 956, with a torque power capable of moving tectonic plates and historically famous as the winning car in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1983, codriven by legendary, Vern Schuppan.

The simulators proved very popular both with spectators and drivers eager to experience racing a GT3 Cup Car and gain a place on the Seat Time challenger board. On hand to give helpful tips, were two experienced motorsport drivers, Courtney Price and Carter Fox.

Club Announcements

Master of Ceremonies, Linley Baxter, Director Social Committee, welcomed members including fourteen new members.

Alison Belot – Launched the 2023, PCV Grand Tour to Canberra.

Presenters

President Mark Horton Andrews acknowledged the contribution of three members.

Alf Carrigan on announcing his retirement from running the Grand Tours for the Club and was presented with a framed letter from the General Committee which noted (in part): events for PCV with the opportunity for participation extremely sought after. This clearly reflects the professional level of expertise you have consistently applied to their organisation… For such an enormous contribution the Porsche Club of Victoria is truly grateful to you Alf, and to Gay for her tolerance of the time that you have given…..” Tony Carolan, as immediate past Present was presented with a framed caricature. Mark noted that Tony joined the General Committee in June 2011 and was Competition Director for five years at a difficult time for Competition. In October 2014 Tony was elected Vice President then in October 2018 was elected President including leading the Club through the pandemic. Mark thanked Tony for his wisdom and leadership, and also thanked Chris Carolan for her support of Tony and the Club.

The third acknowledgement was the presentation of Michael O’Brien’s Life Member award plaque.

Michael O’Brien was awarded Life Membership at the 2020 Annual General meeting, however due to the intervention of COVID presentation of his Life Member plaque was held-over until this Club Night.

Michael joined the Club in 2005 and in August 2006 joined the Social Committee. He organised multiple runs and tours, such as to Canberra, Hunter Valley & South Coast NSW, and the Murray Valley. He became Assistant Social Director and then Social Director (for the first time) from October 2008 – 2012.

Other appointments included: 2007 Michael joined the General Committee and served as Treasurer. 2013 elected Vice President. 2013 CAMS General Official 2011 Lead Scrutineering for multiple years. 2016 Elected President

2018 Reappointed Social Director with the aim of rebuilding the Social Committee, of which Michael modestly describes this as a cameo, when in fact the foundations he laid then created a Social Committee today that is strong and high functioning under the guidance of Linley Baxter.

The President noted that the Life Member Award recognises “meritorious service to the Club over many years and that Michael was a very worthy recipient. He also acknowledged the sacrifice and support of Christine O’Brien.

Michael and OBrien Mark Horton Andrews