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Penny Drive
April 27, 2013
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Name Badges
The Club has initiated a campaign of encouraging members to obtain a club name badge and wearing them at events.
If you have ordered yours we thank you. If you have not we ask that you consider doing so by clicking below:
Greetings from the Inland Northwest Region of the Porsche Club of America. We are located in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho where Porsche enthusiasts comprise thirty counties. Our membership enjoys monthly meetings, coffee get togethers and various events through out the year. If you like Porsches and having fun, you should join our group. Take a look at our Calendar and Gallery to see our plans as well as pictures of past events. Membership information is available here.
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Here is our third issue of the Über Alles for 2013, in electronic format
Please click on the image below:
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Latest Announcements:
Updated May 14, 2013
Klaus Huschke sends this update via email on May 13, 2013:
TWO MONTH UPDATE FROM THE PRESIDENT
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It really is amazing how quickly time flies. We are already just a few days away from our annual Columbia Valley Wine Tour. It will be a fantastic event. If you aren't able to join us for this event, no worries there will be more fun ahead. See below for a recap on coming events as well as important updates.
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MAY
17-18 | COLUMBIA VALLEY WINE TOUR
Those driving from Spokane Friday May 17th: Frank Perry will lead a group to the Zerba Wineries in Milton Freewater. We will leave from the Albertson's parking lot on 37th Ave /Grand Blvd (South Hill) at 8:00am. There will be an intermediate stop in Colfax for coffee, gas, rest break etc. We should arrive at Zerba between 11:00 - 11:30am. If you would like to join us, please email either Frank Perry or Klaus Huschke to let us know to expect you Friday morning.
Those who are meeting us along the way, here are some important times to remember:
- Friday Lunch @ Zerba 11:30am
- Friday Canoe Ridge Event 4:00 - 7:00pm
- Saturday Tour Leaves from Marriott Hotel in Richland @ 9:45am
- Saturday Goose Ridge Brunch begins @ 10:00am
18 | COFFEE SOCIAL
9am Spokane: Porsche of Spokane
23 | CANCELLED Spontaneous Club Social. With the upcoming full schedule there wasn't time to plan this, please watch for more information to come about the fall Club Social.
30 | SPOKANE FESTIVAL OF SPEED KICK OFF WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION
Please indicate your participation by clicking here.
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Did you register for lunch @ Zerba Cellars, and you need to pay your $10/person fee?
You can now pay, quickly and easily with PayPal:
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Rick Jordan
INWR Membership Chair
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JUNE
1-2 | SPOKANE FESTIVAL OF SPEED RACES
Participate in the Car Corral and get a few laps on the track at the lunch hour. $25 tickets (wrist bands) available from Klaus Huschke. Come support Northwest Parkinson's Foundation and watch some AMAZING races including our own Bob Westmoreland, Brian Westmoreland, Bill Simer, and Bruce Hunt.
8 | COFFEE SOCIAL
Tri-Cities: 8:30am
Yakima: 9:00am
12 | MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Mirabeau Park Hotel @ 7pm
Also for all who are interested in special hotel rates in Spokane, The Mirabeau Park Hotel has offered (for all INWR PCA Members) a special rate of $89/ night. This is available at anytime. Just tell them when you make a reservation that you are an Inland Northwest Region Porsche Club Member and they will honor this rate.
15 |COFFEE SOCIAL
Spokane: 9:00am @ Porsche of Spokane
23 - 29 | PORSCHE PARADE IN TRAVERSE CITY, MI
For more information about the 2013 Porsche Parade click here.
27 - 30 | CAN-AM TOUR
Specific Information will be coming to those who are registered for this tour soon. There are currently 40 cars registered for this tour. If you would like to attend please contact Rick Jordan or Keith Martin for more information (or refer to past emails available on our website @ http://inwr.pca.org)
27 | EUROPEAN CAR CRUISE
5pm European Car Cruise Night. Meet at Albertson's Parking Lot on the corner of Trent and Argonne (near Dairy Queen).
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All the best,
Klaus Huschke
President
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"Porsche Club of America: It's not just the cars... it's the people"
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3419 S Saxon Court | Spokane, WA 99203
509.747.0557
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Klaus Huschke sends this update via email on May 12, 2013:
SPOKANE FESTIVAL OF SPEED EVENTS
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SPOKANE FESTIVAL OF SPEED: EVENTS
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We have always supported the Spokane Festival of Speed Historic races for several reasons:
- We have several club members who are participants: Bob Westmoreland, Brian Westmoreland, Bruce Hunt, and Bill Simer.
- It is a great way to support yet another worthy local charity: Northwest Parkinson's Foundation and their effort to bring an informational conference to Spokane and outlying regions.
You can learn more by clicking on the logos in the sidebar at right.
The reasons above are not the ONLY benefit to participation... we have the opportunity to see some amazing cars and watch some exciting racing as well.
This year is even a bit more special. There will be an exclusive Wine and Cheese reception for racers, The Porsche Club and the BMW Club members as well as our guest celebrity, Tony Adamowicz and vintage racing legend, Peter Giddings:
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Thursday, May 30th
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Time:
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6 - 9 pm
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Location:
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Jaremko Sports & Classics
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Peter Giddings' 1935 Alfa Romeo
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The race 'weekend' begins with the Thursday night reception and continues at the track Friday, with a Test n' Tune, Saturday and Sunday with races. We have the opportunity to participate in the Car Corral on Saturday and Sunday for $25 which gives us premier parking and a few laps on the track both Saturday and Sunday.
Please take a minute and complete the information in this form (also accessible from above in the 'SFOS Participation' button) to let us know your participation in this event. This will help the Spokane Festival of Speed team plan and prepare for the Thursday evening event as well as help me to know who is interested in Car Corral tickets.
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"Porsche Club of America: It's not just the cars... it's the people"
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3419 S Saxon Court | Spokane, WA 99203
509.747.0557
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INWR Membership Meeting Minutes:
Bill Massy provides the Membership Minutes from April 20, 2013, click <here>.
Diane Rochelle provides the Membership Minutes from March 13, 2013, click <here>.
Klaus Huschke sends this update via email on May 5, 2013:
WALLA WALLA COLUMBIA VALLEY WINE TOUR
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2013 SPRING WINE TOUR:
WALLA WALLA & COLUMBIA VALLEY
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This is the last email reminder regarding the Wine Tour coming up in a couple of weeks. It is not too late to register. Join us for this highly anticipated event, it is one of the most enjoyable tours that we offer. See below for more information about our Friday schedule of events.
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If you have not registered for the event yet, please see the links below for Complete TOUR INFO and/or REGISTRATION ONLY information.
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 Call: (800) 321-2211
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FRIDAY, MAY 17th WINE TOUR:
ZERBA CELLARS:
We will begin our tour at Zerba Cellars where the Tri-Cities and Spokane members will meet the Silver Sage Region members around the lunch hour.
From here we will divide into two groups and visit the following two wineries.
FOUNDRY VINEYARDS: 
This is a new stop for us this year. We are excited to see what this vineyard has to offer. From their website:
"The combination of art and wine is the foundation upon which Foundry Vineyards is built. Founders Mark and Patty Anderson focused their vision on formulating a unique experience, which expands the dialog about the creative processes that underlie the making of art and wine. With this creative and intentional blending of the two practices Foundry Vineyards has created a place that opens the possibility for greater exposure to create experiences. There is a distinctive aesthetic to each aspect of the winery from the art-driven Artisan Blend labels and the gallery-like tasting room to the spare, urban feel of the adjacent contemporary sculpture garden."
Read more about Foundry Vineyards here.
GRAMERCY CELLARS:
A boutique wine cellar, Gramercy is focused on focused on "quality, integrity and sustainability." From their website:
"Just as it takes great ingredients to make an exceptional meal, a great wine begins with the best grapes. Gramercy Founder and Master Sommelier Greg Harrington spent his career overseeing some of the most prestigious wine programs in the country. His goal was always the same - to find balanced wines with limited new oak influence that taste of a specific place. This ambition continues at Gramercy Cellars."
Read more about Gramercy Cellars here.
CANOE RIDGE VINEYARD: 
We will again meet as one group at the final destination in Walla Walla at Canoe Ridge Vineyard.
John Klein, the Canoe Ridge Tasting Room Manager, has put together a fantastic event for us. He has invited the Walla Walla Car Club to meet us there. It will be a fantastic afternoon/early evening event complete with music and the Titus Creek Catering Wagon with some fantastic light meal options reasonably priced between $4 and $9.
John has invited everyone to bring their favorite music. From John: "This is going to be a great event! Don't forget to bring your all time favorite sharable/playable 45 (yes that's the one song per side type of vinyl)"
"The building that houses the Canoe Ridge tasting room originally served as the town's streetcar and train facility in the early 1900s. In 1989, the same year Canoe Ridge planted grapes on its estate vineyard in the Columbia Valley, the lovingly restored Engine House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places."
Read more about Canoe Ridge here.
This is sure to be one of the highlights of the 2013 Columbia Valley Wine Tour, you don't want to miss it!
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DEADLINE
We have to have firm commitments from those of you still on the fence about this event by Tuesday, May 7th for meal planning. Please send your registration form in as soon as possible, and send a note to Tillie Hammond letting her know that you will be attending. TargaTillie@aol.com
It is sure to be a fantastic tour filled with new sites, friends and of course some amazing Columbia Valley wines!
All the Best,
Klaus Huschke
President
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"Porsche Club of America: It's not just the cars... it's the people"
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3419 S Saxon Court | Spokane, WA 99203
509.747.0557
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Klaus Huschke sends this update via email on April 2, 2013:
CAN-AM BANFF TOUR 4/1/13 UPDATE
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CAN-AM BANFF TOUR UPDATE:
TOURMEISTERS RICK JORDAN & KEITH MARTIN
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Interest in the tour has been outstanding. Registration has been open for less than two weeks and there are 31 (update at time of release) cars signed-up. We have checked with the hotels and our original blocks of thirty rooms are nearly full. As a result we have requested increases in the block allotments and the hotels have accommodated us.
- Fairmont Hot Springs - increased to 35 (Will add more if needed)
- Inns of Banff - increased to 40
- K2 Rotor Lodge - increased to 35 (Smaller hotel - with only 46 rooms total additional increase unlikely)
So if you are thinking about joining us on the tour or you are already registered and have not setup your hotel accommodations don't delay. With this being a Canadian holiday weekend once these rooms are booked we cannot guarantee room availability.
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To Register:
Additional information will be sent to those who register as the details are finalized.
A .pdf of the tour information including more detailed contact information for the hotels listed in the sidebar is available through the link below.
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Border Crossing
Don't forget all in your party will need a Passport or Enhanced Driver's License to travel to and from Canada.
Click on the images below for more information:
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Accommodations
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Thursday, June 27th
$119 / night
For Reservations:
Call 1-800-663-4979
Registration Code Info:
INWR PCA Tour
#736622
 Friday, June 28th
$174 / night
For Reservations:
Call 1-800-563-8764
Registration Info:
Inland Northwest Region Porsche Club
Saturday, June 29th
From $90 / night
For Reservations:
Call 1-800-663-0100
Registration Info:
Inland Northwest Region Porsche Club
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Name Badge
One last thought- The Club has initiated a campaign of encouraging members to obtain a club name badge. If you have ordered yours we thank you. If you have not we ask that you consider using this tour as a motivation to do so. The purpose of the name badge is self evident and with this tour having the potential of meeting with several Canadian clubs the badge will serve as identifying our INWR members.
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Questions?
Contact Rick Jordan @
Nskookum@comcast.net or (509) 468-0688.
Contact Keith Martin @
trutagrande@comcast.net or (509) 838-0211
Either of these guys would be happy to give you more information or answer your questions. There will be more information regarding meals coming as we confirm the details, but we wanted to get this information to you for planning purposes.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
All the Best,
Klaus Huschke
INWR PCA President
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"Porsche Club of America: It's not just the cars... it's the people"
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3419 S Saxon Court | Spokane, WA 99203
509.747.0557
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Klaus Huschke sends this update via email on April 1, 2013:
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Driver Education Information
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It seems that enough interest for a first INWR Porsche Driver's Education class has evolved. Speaking with Klaus Kindor, he would be delighted to function as our Instructor. He has conducted a number of D.E. classes over the years; hence he is very familiar with the 'ins' and 'outs' of such a program. We, too, have looked at some dates (June or September), but no decision has been taken so far. In order to proceed with the planning, we need some important input from all those within our region (INWR) who are interested to participate in any D.E. program.
I do quote from the PCA Driver's Education website:
'The purpose of such a program is to provide a safe, structured and controlled teaching and learning environment. Participants can improve their driving abilities and acquire a better understanding of vehicle dynamics and driving safety. Participants will experience first-hand the capabilities of high performance automobiles in a controlled, closed-course environment (Spokane County Raceway, Airway Heights) and acquire skills that will enhance safer vehicle operation in all driving situations.'
Under the leadership of Klaus Kindor, the INWR PCA will provide very experienced and certified instructors. If you are interested to become a better and more educated overall driver, you should consider participating in our first INWR Porsche Driver's Education class.
Before any serious planning can begin, we do need your help by completing the following questionnaire:
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Since the first opportunity to possibly schedule a D.E. event is in June, we would like to have all results from the questionnaire by April 15th, 2013.
Thank you for your participation.
All the Best,
Klaus Huschke
INWR PCA President
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Klaus Huschke sends this update via email on March 14, 2013:
COMMEMORATING 50 YEARS OF THE PORSCHE 911
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COMMEMORATING 50 YEARS OF THE PORSCHE 911:
PRESENTED BY SUNSET PORSCHE
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A quick reminder about the "Commemorating 50 Years of the Porsche 911" Event. Although this event does not take place until September, it is important to get your registration in early. The registration is limited to the first 125 entrants. So if you are planning to attend please do register soon. Please see the document from the Oregon Region for the schedule and details about the event.
Join us for the "largest gathering" of Porsche 911's in the Great Pacific Northwest at The Skamania Lodge in the scenic Columbia River Gorge.
Remember booking the hotel is separate from registering for the event. You can register online at Motorsportreg.com (see the link below.)
This event location is sure to sell out, so if you are interested in participating please register early.
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Special Room Rates
$125
per guest room/night
Skamania Lodge
1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way
Stevenson, WA 98648
Accepting Reservations NOW
Call: 800.221.7117
or ONLINE
www.skamania.com
Enter PCA in the Group Code
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 Registration for the event is Open. Please click on the MotorsportReg.com logo to the right to go directly to the registration page for this event.
Sunset Porsche Audi is the sponsor for this event. You can check out their website by clicking on their logo to the right.
The Oregon Region organized this event. You can view their club website by clicking their logo to the right.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Klaus Huschke
President
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"Porsche Club of America: It's not just the cars... it's the people"
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3419 S Saxon Court | Spokane, WA 99203
509.747.0557
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Klaus Huschke sends this update via email on February 11, 2013:
TEAM CONTINENTAL HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING
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HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING EVENT BY TEAM CONTINENTAL:
OREGON RACEWAY PARK
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There will be a Team Continental Track Day on Friday, May 24th at Oregon Raceway Park. I received information from Peter Belfanti from Team Continental about this event and sent it through the PCA emailer earlier, however it will be easier to view in this format as well as the interactive links that will provide easy access to more information.
Some of you may want to take advantage of this opportunity and be part of this planned event.
If you have questions regarding this event please contact Klaus Kindor, our Competition chair porscheklaus@yahoo.com
(All logo images are clickable links to more information and registration)
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"Have you ever wanted to drive your car on a real racetrack? No prior experience required!Just bring your own car and entry fee, and Team Continental will provide a driving instructor to teach you to manage the twists of one of the west coasts most challenging race tracks."
Registration is OPEN now. Register for this event on MotorsportReg.com. Clicking the logo will take you directly to the event registration page.
For more information on the ICSCC visit their website by clicking the logo.
For more information on Team Continental visit their website by clicking the logo.
All the Best,
Klaus Huschke
President
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MAY
24th 2013
Grass Valley, OR
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(Visit their event on facebook by clicking the above logo)
$205 for Novice and
HPDE Entry
$185 for Test and Tune Drivers
registered in
the weekend races
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"Porsche Club of America: It's not just the cars... it's the people"
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3419 S Saxon Court | Spokane, WA 99203
509.747.0557
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Klaus Huschke sends this update via email on February 2, 2013:
Hi Klaus,
This looks to be a banner year for club activities.
Here’s another one to add to the list.
It’s the Historics race at Pacific Raceways in Kent , WA .
It’s July 5-7 and the featured marquee is the Porsche 911.
I think it would be a fun thing to attend to make the INWR known on the other side of the hill.
I’m planning to go for at least two of the three days, and possibly all three.
Cheers.
Keith
https://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/20B43BBA-BFAE-1D3A-58BB0453101422CF
Klaus Huschke sends this update via email on February 1, 2013:
For the event flyer please click <here>
Region Presidents, Newsletter Editors and Web Masters and everyone else on this list.
It will be fifty years since the introduction of the iconic 911 at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 1963.
In the fall I sent out some info on this event and it is now coming together and I thought I would send out to you all the particulars so you may spread the word.
We are anticipating great weather in the Columbia River Gorge, ie; no freezing rain and perfect for hanging out with fellow PCA members from all over the Northwest and our Zone 6.
Attached is a word file with registration information to be through Motorsportsreg.com, it is real simple to sign up if you haven’t already.
Starting Friday we have car care product demonstrations, brought to you by Sidedraught City, the Portland distributor for Griots’ Garage, on your cars while you prep them for the show on Saturday.
We have the classes of cars for the show, Commemorating 50 Years of the Porsche 911 presented by Sunset Porsche, a great presentation for the Saturday night banquet hosted by The Principal Financial Group with “Prescott Kelly and the history of the 911”, a nine hole golf tournament “The Butzi Open” on Sunday morning prior to a tour to the Maryhill Museum and Stonehenge Memorial.
This is going to be a great weekend event at Skamania Lodge and one not to miss.
This will only happen once.
The registration will start March 1st at www.motorsportsreg.com and information about the event on the Oregon Region www.oregonpca.org website will be available on 2/20/13.
If you have any Questions feel free to give me a call or email me.
Paul Kust
Commemorating 50 Years of the Porsche 911 Event Chairperson
360-256-3873
paulk81.911sc@gmail.com
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