The Board meeting minutes has permanently moved to the website. Once the AMR Board has approved the monthly meeting minutes, we will post the contents on this webpage. This webpage will provide six months worth of meeting minutes, after that, the contents will be archived to a Word document and will be available for download by members. Minutes are submitted by AMR Secretary Lou Morales.
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AUGUST MINUTES – 08.29.2023
Location: Mollica’s Italian Market & Deli, 985 Garden of the Gods Rd # A, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Start Time: 6:01 pm
Attendees: Stephen Smith, Robin Dillon, Pam Drummer, John Dyste, Joel Godfredson, Barb Treacy, Kathleen Lennon, Gary Kline
Action Items were reviewed.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
Things continue track. Steve will be racing at HPR this weekend.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Treasurer’s Report (Pam): Report was submitted and approved. We’re up a bit YTD. Lost a bit on AutoX. Treasurer report was BOARD APPROVED.
Registrar: –
HPDE Program: La Junta is a month out, registration looking ok. Need more instructors and drivers as usual. Pueblo registration went live. Working on dates/details for next year.
Membership:Danyella Prilika regarding the July 2023 membership numbers: AMR total is 825 (Up 1; 517 Active, 308 Family-Active); AMR’s PCA Juniors total is 35; PCA membership total is 160,059.
Membership Socials: –
Tours: –
Charities: Barb reports Habitat for Humanity is our charity for August and September. October will be Care + Share.
Website: –
eTrails: –
Sponsorship [Advertising]: –
Porsche Colorado Springs Liaison: Fred and Steve met with PCOS and secured a sponsorship for the year.
EVENTS
Future Events:
- September 10th Fall Offroad Tour
- September 14th Member Social Flying W Ranch
- September 23rd HPDE #4 La Junta Raceway
Past Events:
- August 18th – Take Me Out to the Ball Game
- August 26th – Pikes Peak Tour V 2.0
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Barb asked about the blue tickets for tires. Steve has ideas about how to handle it.
Date and Time of Next Meeting: : December Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at The Wine Gallery 5903 Delmonico Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80919. Arrival start time is 5:30pm with meeting start time of 6:00pm.
Finish Time 7:09 pm
JULY MINUTES – 07.25.2023
Location: Texas T-bone Steak House, 5245 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Start Time: 6:18 pm
Attendees: Stephen Smith, Robin Dillon, John Dyste, Jackie Vance, Geof Suits, Andrea Borghi, Greg Wolff, Danyella Prilika
Action Items were reviewed.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
Nothing new to report. Thanks for bringing new ideas to the Club. Steve is compiling the survey results. Durango wants a Porsche Club. Maybe they can become a “chapter” within AMR.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Treasurer’s Report (Pam): Pam Drummer submitted the report. The Club is down about $5213 YTD. Treasurer report was BOARD APPROVED.
Registrar: 2nd Pikes Peak is full!
HPDE Program: –
Membership: Danyella Prilika regarding the July 2023 membership numbers: AMR total is 824 (Down 3; 516 Active, 308 Family-Active); AMR’s PCA Juniors total is 36; PCA membership total is 159,090.
Membership Socials:35-40 attended the last social.
Tours: Heritage Fire is on.
Charities: Partners in Housing will be the charity for June and July.
Website: Andrea is working on a serverless solution. Suggests we need a CC to pay for site options.
eTrails: –
Sponsorship [Advertising]: –
Porsche Colorado Springs Liaison: Fred and Steve met with PCOS and secured a sponsorship for the year.
EVENTS
Future Events:
- August 18th – Take Me Out to the Ball Game
- August 26th – Pikes Peak Tour V 2.0
Past Events:
- July 15th Pikes Peak
- July 16th Breckenridge tour rescheduled.
- July 19th Social at Fox Run
- July 28th Heritage Fire
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Greg Wolff suggests the club get involved with the Monument 4th of July Parade. The Kiwanis run the event. Arrive by 6:30 am with a 10:30 am start time.
Date and Time of Next Meeting: : December Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 28, 2023, at Mollica’s Italian Market & Deli, 985 Garden of the Gods Rd # A, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Arrival start time is 5:30pm with meeting start time of 6:00pm.
Finish Time 7:18 pm
JUNE MINUTES – 06.27.2023
Location: Mollica’s Italian Market & Deli, 985 Garden of the Gods Rd # A, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Start Time: 6:01 pm
Attendees: Stephen Smith, Robin Dillon, John Dyste, Gary Klein, Jackie Vance, Geoff Suits,Danyella Prilika (virtual), Rei Melkers (Virtual)
Action Items were reviewed.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
Thank you to the volunteers for covering while Steve was out. Feedback from members is good, not many complaints. Steve is getting good calls from the members at large.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Treasurer’s Report (Pam): Pam Drummer submitted the report. Profit made on the Advanced Driver seminar and PPIR event. Small loss for AutoX. Treasurer report was BOARD APPROVED.
Registrar: –
HPDE Program: Great event in Pueblo. No incidents even on the slippery drag slip. Next event is La Junta in September.
Membership:Danyella Prilika regarding the April 2023 membership numbers: AMR total is 827 (Up 7; 516 Active, 311 Family-Active); AMR’s PCA Juniors total is 37; PCA membership total is 159,055.
Membership Socials:Parry’s Pizza was a good time. Events for Vibes and Fox Run are setup.
Tours: Alex is working on the Heritage Fire tour. Need to reschedule some previous tours due to weather.
Charities: Partners in Housing will be the charity for June and July.
Website: –
eTrails: –
Sponsorship [Advertising]: –
Porsche Colorado Springs Liaison: Fred and Steve met with PCOS and secured a sponsorship for the year.
EVENTS
Future Events:
- July 15th Pikes Peak
- July 16th Breckenridge tour rescheduled.
- July 19th Social at Fox Run
- July 28th Heritage Fire
Past Events:
- June 3rd / 4th Red Hot Brake Rotors
- June 10th Porsche 75th Party and Anniversary Auction
- June 14th AMR Social @ Parry’s Pizzeria
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
We would like to plan a volunteer appreciate event.
Date and Time of Next Meeting: : December Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Texas T-bone Steak House, 5245 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Arrival start time is 5:30pm with meeting start time of 6:00pm.
Finish Time 7:13 pm
MAY MINUTES – 05.30.2023
Location: Texas T-bone Steak House, 5245 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Start Time: 6:00 pm
Attendees: Stephen Smith, Robin Dillon, John Dyste, Gary Klein, Jackie Vance, John Zebarth, Lou Morales and Danyella Prilika (virtual)
Action Items were reviewed.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
Things continue to go well for AMR. Steve is settling into his role. More people have been attending socials. Great to see new faces. Tea was very well received.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Treasurer’s Report (Pam): Pam Drummer submitted the report. BOARD APPROVED.
Registrar: Things are going well. Need to get dates for the rescheduled tours.
HPDE Program: Pueblo is in the red. Made a little on PPIR. Lots of new faces like the socials. A report was submitted.
Membership: Danyella Prilika regarding the April 2023 membership numbers: AMR total is 820 (Up 1; 512 Active, 308 Family-Active); AMR’s PCA Juniors total is 38; PCA membership total is 158,689.
Membership Socials: Mi Mexico was a lot of fun. Plenty of Margaritas!
Tours: –
Charities: Partners in Housing will be the charity for June and July.
Website: –
eTrails: –
Sponsorship [Advertising]: –
Porsche Colorado Springs Liaison: –
EVENTS
Future Events:
- June 3rd / 4th Red Hot Brake Rotors
- June 10th Porsche 75th Party and Anniversary Auction
- June 14th AMR Social @ Parry’s Pizzeria
Past Events:
- May 6/7 Triple Play – Car Show/HDPE/Auto Cross @ PPIR
- May 13 Porsches and Pancakes @ Uncle Sam’s
- May 17 May Social @ Mi Mexico
- May 20 AMR Advanced Driving Techniques with Ronn Langford
- May 20 AMR Ladies Tea @ Glen Eyrie
- May 27 Drive-in Movie Tour
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
Date and Time of Next Meeting: : December Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Mollica’s Italian Market & Deli, 985 Garden of the Gods Rd # A, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Arrival start time is 5:30pm with meeting start time of 6:00pm.
Finish Time 7:14 pm
APRIL MINUTES – 04.25.2023
Location: Mollica’s Italian Market & Deli, 985 Garden of the Gods Rd # A, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Start Time: 5:54 pm
Attendees:
Stephen Smith virtual, Robin Dillon, John Dyste, Gary Klein, Rai Melkers virtual, Jackie Vance, Michael Onstad, John Zebarth, Joel Godfredson, Andrea Borghi virtual.
Action Items were reviewed.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
Stephen Smith is pleased with the events and appreciate the hard work the Club has been putting in. He noted there are lots of options for events both PCA and others. The economy is touching different people in different ways. Keep up the good work.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Treasurer’s Report (Pam): Pam Drummer submitted the report.
Registrar: –
HPDE Program: Robin Dillon, HPDE Chair submitted a report. La Junta closed in the black. Registration is low for PPIR. Ron Langford seminar is at break even with a few slots remaining. Vote to change PPIR to 1 day event passed.
Membership:Danyella Prilika regarding the March 2023 membership numbers: AMR total is 819 (Up 7; 511 Active, 308 Family-Active); AMR’s PCA Juniors total is 38; PCA membership total is 157,551.
Membership Socials:80 registered for the event at Big Mission. 120 attended. Great success. Thanks Chairs!
Tours: Offroad Tour will be rescheduled. 5/27 is the Drive In Tour.
Charities: Care and Share Food Bank of Southern Colorado will be the charity for May.
Website: –
eTrails: –
Sponsorship [Advertising]: –
Porsche Colorado Springs Liaison: –
EVENTS
Future Events:
• May 6/7 Triple Play – Car Show/HDPE/Auto Cross @ PPIR
• May 13 Porsches and Pancakes @ Uncle Sam’s
• May 17 May Social @ Mi Mexico
• May 20 AMR Advanced Driving Techniques with Ronn Langford
• May 20 AMR Ladies Tea @ Glen Eyrie
• May 27 Drive-in Movie Tour
Past Events:
• April 12 Social at Big Mission
• April 15 HDPE at La Junta
• April 19 Treffen (National)
• April 22 Tour Rampart Range Off Road
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
Date and Time of Next Meeting: : December Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Texas T-bone Steak House, 5245 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Arrival start time is 5:30pm with meeting start time of 6:00pm.
Finish Time 6:58 pm
MARCH MINUTES – 03.28.2023
Location: Texas T-bone Steak House, 5245 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Start Time: 6:01 pm
Attendees: Stephen Smith, Pam Drummer, Robin Dillon, John Dyste, Gary Klein, Geof Suit, Rai Melkers, Jackie Vance, Nate Adams, Michael Onstad, Jo Jordan, John Zebarth, Joel Godfredson, Doreen Godfredson
Action Items were reviewed.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
Stephen Smith, All is good! Thanks to Social Chairs. La Junta and PPIR HPDE registration is growing. Getting near the rebate numbers for La Junta. Lets keep it up.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Treasurer’s Report (Pam): Pam Drummer submitted the report. $12,501.46 expense. $1,133.36 income. Lots of deposits due lead to the high expense. BOARD APPROVED.
Registrar: Jackie Vance nominated and approved to be registrar.
HPDE Program: Robin Dillon, HPDE Chair submitted a report. La Junta registration is open. 47 Registered for DE 101. Need donation receipts for WCMS, Chris Lennon and Dave Lowry Insurance.
Membership: Danyella Prilika regarding the January 2023 membership numbers: AMR total is 791 (Down 1; 499 Active, 292 Family-Active); AMR’s PCA Juniors total is 38; PCA membership total is -.
Membership Socials: –
Tours: Rai reports the tour lead training went well. Working on Pikes Peak Tour for July 16
Charities: The charity for April is Semper Fi America’s Fund. Tri Lakes Cares attended the meeting and presented us with a certificate of thanks.
Website: –
eTrails: –
Sponsorship [Advertising]: –
Porsche Colorado Springs Liaison: –
EVENTS
Future Events:
DE 101 – Porsche Colorado Springs 917 Motor City Drive, Colorado Springs 80905 March 11, 9AM
AMR Social @ The Great British Food Company – March 15
Tour Lead Training @ Porsche COS – March 18
New Member Social – March 25
Past Events:
DE 101 – Porsche Colorado Springs 917 Motor City Drive, Colorado Springs 80905 March 11, 9AM
AMR Social @ The Great British Food Company – March 15
Tour Lead Training @ Porsche COS – March 18
New Member Social – March 25
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Autocross Budget for May 7th approved.
Budget for High Performance Driver seminar with Ronn Langford approved.
Date and Time of Next Meeting: : December Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Mollica’s Italian Market & Deli, 985 Garden of the Gods Rd # A, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Arrival start time is 5:30pm with meeting start time of 6:00pm.
Finish Time 7:15 pm
FEBRUARY MINUTES – 02.28.2023
Location: Mollica’s Italian Market & Deli, 985 Garden of the Gods Rd # A, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Start Time: 6:08 pm
Attendees: Stephen Smith, Pam Drummer, Lou Morales, Robin Dillon, Barb Treacy, Andrea Borghi (Virtual), Steve Smith, John Dyste, Gary Klein, Geof Suit, Rai Melkers, Jackie Vance, Kathleen Lennon, Fred Veitch, Angelo Cirinelli, Greg Worth, John Zebarth, Mike Childs
Action Items were reviewed.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
Stephen Smith, So far so good. Thanks to the Social Chairs for their work getting the year going. PCA is looking for more women and youth to join, keep that in mind for everything we do to grow the club. PCA and AMR health is good. Kastens are doing a non-PCA Snowmass tour. We wish them success and look forward to seeing them there.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Treasurer’s Report (Pam): Pam Drummer submitted the report. $2023.80 expense. $3770.55 income Treasurer report was BOARD APPROVED.
Registrar: –
HPDE Program: Robin Dillon, HPDE Chair submitted a report. 101 Registration Open 80% of current registrants are new. Working with 3 sponsors. La Junta registration is open. Our ad for Shift Magazine is approved. Clay Benson is Control Chair.
Membership: Danyella Prilika regarding the January 2023 membership numbers: AMR total is 791 (Down 1; 499 Active, 292 Family-Active); AMR’s PCA Juniors total is 38; PCA membership total is -.
Membership Socials: Old Spaghetti Factory was a success (Had to move date due to snow). Briarhurst holiday party is BOARD APPROVED.
Tours: Rei reports the tour lead training is scheduled. Talking with Chris Lennon about a Pikes Peak Tour.
Charities: Barb reports we were able to donate $380 to the New National Mill Dog Rescue.
Website: Andrea was chosen to be a judge for the PCA Web Contest. (Congrats Andrea!)
eTrails: –
Sponsorship [Advertising]: –
Porsche Colorado Springs Liaison: Fred and Steve met with PCOS and secured a sponsorship for the year.
EVENTS
Future Events:
DE 101 – Porsche Colorado Springs 917 Motor City Drive, Colorado Springs 80905 March 11, 9AM
AMR Social @ The Great British Food Company – March 15
Tour Lead Training @ Porsche COS – March 18
New Member Social – March 25
Past Events:
Spaghetti Factory was great!.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
Date and Time of Next Meeting: : December Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Texas T-bone Steak House, 5245 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Arrival start time is 5:30pm with meeting start time of 6:00pm.
Finish Time 7:46 pm
JANUARY MINUTES – 1.31.2023
Location: Texas T-bone Steak House, 5245 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Start Time: 6:10 pm
Attendees: Stephen Smith, Pam Drummer, Joel Godfredson, Lou Morales, Robin Dillon, Barb Treacy (virtual with connection problems), Andrea Borghi, Steve Smith, John Dyste, Gary Klein(Virtual), Geof Suit, Nate Adams, Rai Melkers, Danyella Pirlika, Jackie Vance, Kathleen Lennon, Karen Garbee.
Action Items were reviewed. Joel motions for Steve Smith to be Advertsing Chair. Robin 2nds. Vote Passes. Dwight resigns as equipment chair. Steve will make announcements about open positions via eblast. Reviewed By-Laws per By-Laws.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
Stephen Smith, Great turnout for the meeting. Steve ran for the office because the Club changed his life. He was in investments and now runs a shop because of his experience with the Club. He now spends 10-12 weeks per year racing. He wants to be of service to the 796 (and counting) members. It’s the members club. Members should feel empowered to hold events. Bring them to the board for approval. Do you want a cornhole tournament? Let’s do it! Thanks to all for the support.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Treasurer’s Report (Pam): Pam Drummer submitted the report. Club funds increased by $16,514.51 in 2022. Outstanding items included Blue Ticket winners, Mystery/Poker Tour charity, and Prepayment to PPIR and Stratmoor. Treasurer report year end 2022 and January 2023 was BOARD APPROVED.
Registrar: Steve Smith remarks that we need to appoint a registrar.
HPDE Program: Robin Dillon, HPDE Chair, wants the Club to focus on re-engagement of drivers, instructors and finding participants outside of AMR/PCA. Dates for events was BOARD APPROVED. Creating a brochure with dates of events. Track costs have increased by 15-20%. Offering 5 HDPEs this year. Looking at adding an autocross/DE event. Driving instructor team was nominated: BOARD APPROVED. Budgets were presented.
HPDE Safety / Control Program:
Membership: Danyella Prilika regarding the November, 2022, membership numbers: AMR total is 796 (Down 1; 496 Active, 300 Family-Active); AMR’s PCA Juniors total is 38; PCA membership total is 153,635.
Membership Socials: Kathleen Lennon and Karen Garbee volunteered to lead up Socials. Created a schedule. Kathleen and Karen nominated for co-social chair position BOARD APPROVED. First event Feb 15th at Old Spaghetti Factory is BOARD APPROVED. A larger space for the Holiday Party was proposed BOARD APPROVED. Bear Creek Park BBQ BOARD APPROVED. Kathleen and Karen note they will not sign contracts without board approval.
eTrails: We need to decide if we want a newsletter and how to send it out.
Sponsorship [Advertising]: Nothing new to report. Steve now holds this position.
Porsche Colorado Springs Liaison: Nothing new to report.
EVENTS
Future Events:
DE 101 – Porsche Colorado Springs 917 Motor City Drive, Colorado Springs 80905 March 11, 9AM
Past Events:
Holiday Party was successful but sold out quickly.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS Need a Registrar
Date and Time of Next Meeting: : February Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Mollica’s Italian Market & Deli, 985 Garden of the Gods Rd # A, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Arrival start time is 5:30pm with meeting start time of 6:00pm.
Finish Time 8:24 pm
DECEMBER MINUTES – 12.6.2022
Location: Mollica’s Italian Market & Deli, 985 Garden of the Gods Rd # A, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Start Time: 6:02 pm
Attendees: Joel Godfredson, Dana Kasten (virtual), Lou Morales, Bob Foltz, Robin Dillon, Barb Treacy (virtual), Andrea Borghi (virtual), Doreen Godfredson, Steve Smith, John Dyste, Gary Klein, Geof Suits and Amy Suits.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
Joel Godfredson, President, welcomed the Board-elect members, thanked Bob Foltz for work on the Bylaws and mentioned the AMR / RMR Joint Board meeting went well. RMR offered a lot of good support for the coming year. Joel G. suggested doing two Joint Board meetings per year. He also discussed continuing communication between the two regions about issues such as a track incident and recalcitrant RMR member for each region to stay alert to potential problems at each other’s events.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Treasurer’s Report (Pam): Bob Foltz presented the monthly report for Pam Drummer. Expenses include: administrative costs, charity, DE and tours. Income includes: Interest, DE, tours, PCA Quarterly rebate, PCA Hoiday Social Rebate and miscellaneous. Outstanding items are Pre-paid to PPIR & Stratmoor (still), 2022 Blue Ticket Winner (still) and Mystery / Poker Tour (new). Treasurer report was BOARD APPROVED.
Registrar: Dana Kasten reported that the only event open on MReg is the Holiday Social.
ByLaws: Bob Foltz reported that since the new Bylaws were adopted the Bylaws Committee was disbanded.
HPDE Program: Robin Dillon, HPDE Chair, reported that the season was over and re-reported on the success of the Pueblo DE. DE101 is scheduled for March 11, 2023 at Porsche of Colorado Springs.
HPDE Safety / Control Program: Bob Foltz, after ___ years of chairing safety / control resigned. The Board thanked him for his dedicated, outstanding service.
Membership: Lou Morales presented membership information from Danyella Prilika regarding the November, 2022, membership numbers: AMR total is 797 (Down 11; 498 Active, 299 Family-Active); AMR’s PCA Juniors total is 38; PCA membership total is 152,557
Membership Socials: Denise Jordan, Social Chair, emailed 2022 Holiday Party at the El Paso Club is sold out and still on for December 17, 2022. There were no tickets requested from Porsche of Colorado Springs staff, so were made available to the waiting list. Lou Morales was asked to host the Social.
Tours: Robin Dillon reported for Rai Melkers that they were working on a tour that would end at a track to introduce tour participants to HPDE.
Charities: Barb Treacy reported the committee—with Board approval from the previous meeting—was using PCA Subsidy for charity which is TBD, but likely the Salvation Army. Mystery / Poker Tour winner donated winnings to Habitat for Humanity on behalf of AMR.
Website: Andrea Borghi reported that he needed the latest minutes to post on the website. Board decided there was no need to incur the cost for increased security.
eTrails: Phil Kormany reported via email that he and Andrea were planning to meet with the website review / clean up team (Robin D. & Bob F.) soon to discuss the restructure of the site. Geof Suits suggest a “more merged” eTrails / social media experience. Also, there was a discussion about whether AMR had a mobile app.
Sponsorship [Advertising]: Nothing new to report.
Porsche Colorado Springs Liaison: Nothing new to report.
EVENTS
Future Events:
AMR Holiday Party – December 17, El Paso Club
Past Events:
None
OLD BUSINESS
- 2023 Board Election Results
- Board & Committee Chair Privacy Policy Review & Signing Lou Morales to send new Board members and Chairs AMR PP to review and sign before the next meeting [New A.I.].
- Committee Chairs Update amrporsche.com Information Status
NEW BUSINESS
None
Date and Time of Next Meeting: : January Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2023, at Texas T-bone Steak House, 5245 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Arrival start time is 5:30pm with meeting start time of 6:00pm.
Finish Time 6:51 pm
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