The Sierra Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America held a board meeting on June 10, 2021. The meeting was called to order by the Club President at 6:00 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT

• Lance Taylor-Warren, President
• John English, Vice President
• DeArmond Sharp, Treasurer
• Ron Rachow , Secretary
• Fred Watson, Membership
• Pat McGoff, Past President

ONE AGENDA ITEM

A proposed corporate resolution to name authorized signatories on the Chapter’s bank checking account. Club President Lance Taylor-Warren and Club Treasurer DeArmond Sharp were unanimously approved as signatories by the Board.

There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

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We meet on the second Thursday of each month @ Bill Pearce BMW, 11555 S. Virginia in Reno. The meetings start @ 6PM, but feel free to show up early to talk cars or just drool over the new stuff in the showroom.
After our meetings end (~7 PM) many of us head out to dinner at a local restaurant.

AGENDA

1. Board Member Introductions
2. BMW Briefs
3. Membership Update
4. Trivia
5. New Member Challenge ($50.00 Gift Card)
6. Remainder of the Year Calendar
7. Questions
8. Adjourn to Dinner @ Napa/Sonoma South (Longley and S. Virginia).

MINUTES

The meeting was called to order by Lance Taylor -Warren, President, on June 10^th, at 6:05 p.m. at the BMW dealership. There were 18 members present. Lance welcomed everyone back after so many months without meeting because of COVID-19. He then introduced the new slate of Club officers.

BMW BRIEFS by Pat McGoff

The Chinese-spec 5 Series comes exclusively with the stretched wheel base. It is the same model as appears in U.S. except the wheel base is 5 inches longer as Chinese customers prefer more rear legroom. Motor1.com/news

BMW will spend $20 million building a new 67,000 square foot training center in South Carolina to be completed by mid 2022. The center will also house the apprenticeship program known as BMW scholars.

2021 4 Series convertibles start at $54K. No manual gear shifts. Horsepower runs from 255 HP and 295 lb-ft of torque for the 4 cylinder to 382 HP and 369 lb-ft of torque for the 6 cylinder.

BMW tops the list of U.S. auto exporters, exporting 218,820 vehicles. The top destination of exported vehicles is China which sees 23.3% of the exported vehicles. BMW car club magazine May 2021.

BMW is building more electric drive motors ahead of full scale i4 and iX production at Dingolfing plant. Plans are to produce 500,000 electric drivetrains annually starting in 2022. bimmerlife.com/2021.

The U.S. market launch for the i4, iX, and an M Performance iX was during the first quarter of 2021. Current BMW electrified vehicles are the iX xDrive50, the i4 eDrive40, and the i4 M50. bimmerlife.com/2021/06//05.

BMW is now making batteries at 3 sites in Germany and expect at least 50% of delivered vehicles to be fully electric by 2030.

MEMBERSHIP by Fred Watson

The Sierra chapter membership currently is 112 members and 138 including associates. There were 2 new members, 4 renewing members, and 3 lapsed members in past month. Fred is going to send “come on back” emails to former members. Fred has also placed club brochures in 2 additional sites that service BMWs.

TRIVIA by Pat McGoff

QUESTION: What car models have most drivers arrested for DUI?

ANSWER: Dodge Ram 2500 pickup. BMW 4 Series are 3rd on top 10 list of DUI arrests and 7 Series drivers are 7th.

GIFT OPPORTUNITY

Lance is sponsoring a drawing as part of the initiative to enroll new members. A drawing for a $50 gift certificate will be held at the Holiday Party in December. Current members will receive one entry in the drawing for each new member recruited.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• The Second Saturday Drives (SSD) will continue. Suggested routes are solicited, just let Lance know.
• Picnic August 22^nd at Galena Regional Park.
• Wine Tour will be last week of September.
• Poker run will be in October.
• November will have a car tour with date and site to be determined.
• December will be Annual Holiday Party.
• For details on these and other club happenings go to the club website.

DINNER

Following the meeting, members went to Napa Sonoma South for dinner.

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The annual Board Meeting for the Sierra chapter of the BMWCCA was held on May 6, 2021at Napa Sonoma South and called to order at 5:00p.m. by the club President.

MEMBERS PRESENT

• Lance Taylor-Warren, President
• John English, Vice President
• De Sharp, treasurer
• Ron Rachow, secretary
• Pat McGoff
• John Strom
• Fred Watson
• Russ and Cheri Huntoon (zoom)
• Carol Villar (zoom)

PRESIDENT COMMENTS

• Second Saturday Drives will continue and all members are encouraged to attend. Suggested routes are solicited.
• There has been a management change at Bill Pearce and Mike Freitas has been replaced. Lance will meet with new person and discuss how the dealership and the club can support each other. Remodeling should be completed and MONTHLY MEETINGS WILL RESUME on the second Thursday each month starting in June.

EVENTS

• The annual Virginia City tour led by John English will be the 2nd Saturday drive in June.
• The annual Wine Tour is tentatively planned for end of September. Details will follow in August after the De Sharp led pre-run.
• The Holiday Dinner has been booked by Cheri Huntoon for the 2nd Thursday in December at Bricks restaurant in Reno.
• A Poker Run will be held in August or September.
• The Annual Picnic will be planned for July or August by Pat McGoff.
• Russ Huntoon is looking into the possibility of a visit to the Hamilton collection in Washoe Valley.
• John Strom and Fred Watson discussed possible tech sessions during winter months.
• Lance is working on a 3-day Mystery Tour for later in the year.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership has dropped to 138 members and 27 associates according to Fred Watson. Fred is trying to increase membership by having club information and brochures at various service facilities. He wants to connect with lapsed members to try and bring them back into the fold. He will prepare a paragraph each month with club email blasts. Fred also puts club business cards on the windshield of BMWs he sees around town.

Meeting adjourned at 6:15.

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Please join us for our monthly Chapter Meeting and Dinner. We meet on the second Thursday of each month, the meetings start @ 6PM. This month the meeting and dinner (with separate checks) will be at Napa Sonoma (7671 S Virginia St in Reno). We will take the first 18 members/spouses (total) for the meeting/dinner).

Napa Sonoma is set up with approved social distancing and follows other Corvid regulations. All event chairpersons, committee chairperson, officers and board members are urged to attend to discuss future of the Sierra Chapter.

AGENDA

1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Board Member voting update
3. Trivia
4. Q&A?
5. Dinner @ Napa Sonoma (click here for the menu).

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Members present:

• Pat McGoff, President
• Ron Rachow, Secretary
• DeArmond Sharp, Treasurer
• Fred Watson, Membership
• Russ and Cheri Huntoon, Events Coordinators
• Carol Villar, Web Mistress (attending by Zoom)
• John Strom, Member-at-Large (attending by Zoom)

The following slate was prepared for presentation to the club membership in October with voting to be conducted in November. Anonymous voting on line for officers is planned at this time.

• President: Lance Taylor-Warren
• Vice President: John English
• Secretary: Ron Rachow
• Treasurer: DeArmond Sharp
• Members at large:
  John Strom
  Mike Dietel
• Events coordinators: Russ and Cheri Huntoon
• Membership: Fred Watson
• Web Mistress: Carol Villar

If any other member is interested in being a candidate for club leadership, please contact any club officer.

Pat McGoff will be on the board as past President.

The next monthly meeting will be October 8^th at Brick’s restaurant.

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Please join us for our monthly Chapter Meeting and Dinner. We meet on the second Thursday of each month, the meetings start @ 6PM. This month the meeting and dinner (with separate checks) will be at Bricks Restaurant (1695 S Virginia St in Reno) in their outdoor patio (weather permitting). We will take the first 20 members/spouses (total) for the meeting/dinner).

Bricks is set up with approved social distancing and follows other Corvid regulations. All event chairpersons, committee chairperson, officers and board members are urged to attend to discuss future of the Sierra Chapter.

AGENDA

1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Upcoming Events: Wine Tour
3. Slate of Officers
4. Trivia
5. Q&A?
6. Dinner @ Bricks (click here for the menu).

MINUTES

The monthly club meeting was held on October 8, 2020 at Brick’s restaurant in Reno. There were 12 members present. The meeting was chaired by De Sharp, treasurer, in the absence of the president.

1. MEMBERSHIP. Fred Watson reported no new members this month. There were 5 lapsed memberships and one membership renewal. Fred hopes to have more contacts when COVID-19 restrictions aren’t relaxed.
2. SLATE OF CANDIDATES. De Sharp reported on the Board meeting on September 26 where a slate of candidates was prepared for the club officer positions. The proposed candidates for election are:
   – Lance Taylor-Warren for President
   – John English for Vice President
   – De Sharp to continue as Treasurer
   – Ron Rachow to continue as Secretary
   – Mike Dietel and John Strom as Members at Large
   These candidates have agreed to accept the positions if elected. There were no other candidate names put forward. If any member wishes to be a candidate please contact Pat McGoff, De Sharp, or Ron Rachow. The election will be held electronically in November. Club membership will receive electronic ballots from the club web mistress.
3. BMW BRIEFS, None at this meeting.
4. TRIVIA
   Question: Who was the first President of our chapter?
   Answer: Jeff Warner
5. DINNER. Dinner was at Brick’s following the meeting.

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Please join us for our monthly Chapter Meeting and Dinner. We meet on the second Thursday of each month, the meetings start @ 6PM. This month the meeting and dinner (with separate checks) will be at Bricks Restaurant (1695 S Virginia St in Reno) in their outdoor patio (weather permitting). We will take the first 20 members/spouses (total) for the meeting/dinner).

Bricks is set up with approved social distancing and follows other Corvid regulations. All event chairpersons, committee chairperson, officers and board members are urged to attend to discuss future of the Sierra Chapter.

AGENDA

1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Upcoming Events: Wine Tour
3. 2020 Family Picnic Video
4. BMW Briefs
5. BMW Trivia
6. Q&A?
7. Dinner @ Bricks (click here for the menu).

MINUTES

Meeting called to order at 6:00p.m. on September 10^th at Brick’s restaurant by Vice President Pat McGoff. There were 18 members present.  Finding candidates for the board remains problematic.

1. MEMBERSHIP: Fred Watson reported that in the last month there were 4 renewal memberships, 2 lapsed memberships, and a current total of 131 members and 32 associates in the Sierra Chapter.
2. FUTURE EVENTS: The Wine Tour remains on calendar. The dates were changed to Thursday and Friday, September 24^th and 25^th because of coronavirus restrictions at the wineries which limit the size of groups. All openings for the tour are filled.
3. BMW BRIEFS: Pat McGoff presented the briefs.
   1. BMW is reportedly developing 1,000 horsepower electric M5 using 3 edrive motors. Competitors in this segment are the Tesla Model S and the Porche Taycon Turbo. Click here to read the full article.
   2. BMW’s halted production from July 24^th to September 7^th to tool for production of the all electric i4. Click here to read the full article.
   3. Nevada is considering adopting new regulations that 6 to 8% of new vehicles for sale be electric by 2025. See June 22 edition of the Reno Gazette Journal. Click here to read the full article.
   4. In a comparison of 20 different vehicles and their infotainment systems, iDrive was deemed the least distracting. bimmerlife.com/2020/04/18.
   5. Apple, BMW may be developing “car key” feature allowing unlocking and starting a vehicle from an Apple phone or watch.  Click here to read the full article.
4. BMW TRIVIA
   QUESTION: What non mechanical powered vehicle is being developed by BMW?
   ANSWER:  A high end human powered multiple-terrain use bicycle. (read more)
5. DINNER: Members enjoyed dinner at Brick’s following the meeting.

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Please join us for our monthly Chapter Meeting and Dinner. We meet on the second Thursday of each month, the meetings start @ 6PM. This month the meeting and dinner (with separate checks) will be at Bricks Restaurant (1695 S Virginia St in Reno) in their outdoor patio (weather permitting). We will take the first 20 members/spouses (total) for the meeting/dinner).

Bricks is set up with approved social distancing and follows other Corvid regulations. All event chairpersons, committee chairperson, officers and board members are urged to attend to discuss future of the Sierra Chapter.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

To: Pat McGoff, DeArmond Sharp

Please accept this as my letter of resignation as President of the Sierra Chapter of BMW CCA, effective immediately.

Due to personal health issues and age I feel extremely cautious about reopening our Chapter during this Covid pandemic and asking people to meetings and dinners. It seems others feel differently about their risk taking decisions. They are free to go ahead with their plans. At this point in time I do not feel comfortable with the scheduled meeting and dinner on July 9, therefore cannot fullfill my duties as President. I feel it would be better if someone else took over the presidency and all that goes with it. I will stay involved with the chapter and help in any way if I am asked.

Mart Jaama

AGENDA

1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Upcoming Events
   1. Family Picnic
   2. Wine Tour
3. Upcoming Vote on new Officers
4. BMW Briefs
5. BMW Trivia
6. Q&A?
7. Dinner @ Bricks (click here for the menu).

MINUTES

Meeting called to order by Vice President Pat McGoff at 6:00 p.m. Meeting held at Brick’s restaurant patio. There were 12 members present.

1. MEMBERSHIP: Fred Watson reported that for July there were 3 new members, 5 lapsed members, and 15 members who had renewed. Club membership including associates hovers around 160.
2. FUTURE EVENTS: There are currently only 2 planned events on calendar:
   1. ANNUAL PICNIC at Galena Park in August and the Wine Trip in September. Details are on website.
   2. WINE TOUR is still a work in progress due to limitations imposed on tasting rooms by corona-virus restrictions in California. De Sharp is in contact with several wineries and will provide more details as the date draws nearer. Those planning to attend, and who haven’t done so, can contact the Shenandoah Inn where a block of rooms are reserved.
3. BMW BRIEFS
   1. BMW European delivery is ending this fall because of declining interest. The ultimate delivery experience will remain available at plant Spartanburg. (bimmerlife.com/2020/05/09)
   2. Several members received an email from Jim Davies encouraging contact with Nevada officials to support a single license plate on vehicles. Although he gives numerous reasons for a single plate, he neglected to mention that since 2005 Nevada has not required a front license plate for vehicles lacking a manufactured place on the front bumper for a plate. Most of us have cars without a designated space for a front plate and thus any change would have no effect for us.
   3. BMW has cancelled plans to sell an all electric iX3 in the United States but has not offered an explanation for that decision. Speculation for the decision is commented on in BimmerLife and the June Roundel.
   4. BMW is going ahead with the advancement of a hydrogen fuel cell powered electric vehicle concept. See bimmerlife.com/2020/04/04.
4. BMW TRIVIA
   QUESTION: The world’s longest racetrack will soon be found in Pahrump, Nevada. What is currently the world’s longest racetrack?
   ANSWER: Nurburgring in Germany that is 13.1 miles long.
5. DINNER was at Brick’s following the meeting.

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Please accept this as my letter of resignation as President of the Sierra Chapter of BMW CCA, effective immediately.

Due to personal health issues and age I feel extremely cautious about reopening our Chapter during this Covid pandemic and asking people to meetings and dinners. It seems others feel differently about their risk taking decisions. They are free to go ahead with their plans. At this point in time I do not feel comfortable with the scheduled meeting and dinner on July 9, therefore cannot fullfill my duties as President. I feel it would be better if someone else took over the presidency and all that goes with it. I will stay involved with the chapter and help in any way if I am asked.

Mart Jaama

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Coronavirus Update For May 18, 2020 | BimmerLife

The BMW Car Club of America and the BMW Car Club of America Foundation are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our members, chapter leaders, boards, staff, and guests. Throughout the country, many states have relaxed, or will at least partially relax, their stay-at-home orders.

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April 2020

First and foremost, I certainly hope everyone is staying healthy, safe, practicing social distancing and being very careful in general.

On our Sierra Chapter web home page we have added the notice from BMWCCA National stating very clearly that all club activities are suspended until May 1. Personally I believe that events will be postponed for a much longer time. Even after the all clear is given, it will take us time to reschedule events and get togethers. We will keep you informed as things proceed. Meanwhile the following events have been cancelled:

April 5. – National Auto Museum April 9 – Chapter monthly meeting May 14 – Chapter monthly meeting May 16 – Virginia City drive.

If cabin fever starts to take hold a little too much, perhaps a drive on a sunny Spring day in your BMW will help.

Mart Jaama
President

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After our meetings end (~7 PM) many of us head out to dinner at a local restaurant

AGENDA

1. New Members & Membership Update (Pat)
2. Event schedule for 2020 (Pat)
3. BMW Briefs & Trivia (Pat)
4. Q&A?
5. Dinner @ Skipolini’s Pizza, 13971 S Virginia St, Reno (click here for menu) following the meeting.

MINUTES

Meeting called to order by Vice President Pat McGoff at 6 p.m. on March 12th. There were 15 members and 1 guest present.

1. Pat read regional vice-President message concerning on going club activities in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. Crux of message is that each Chapter can make its own decision as to how to proceed with emphasis on health and safety being the primary concern.
2. MEMBERSHIP:Fred Watson reported there was 1 new member and 1 renewal in the past month. Membership with associates stands at 152.
3. FUTURE EVENTS
   1. The decision was made to cancel the breakfast and private collection tour scheduled for March 21st until a later date. Russ Huntoon will contact the owner and inquire into arranging a new date.
   2. The National auto museum tour will be 10 a.m. on April 5th. Lunch will be at noon at Bertha Miranda’s across from the museum. Those attending in the morning may re-enter the museum after lunch without paying any additional fees.
   3. John English will firm up details for the Virginia City drive in May. Check the club website for updates.
   4. The club picnic will be at Galena Creek Park on August 9th.
   5. The wine tour is set for September 26th.
   6. National is working on maybe bring Ofest to Palm Desert but no details at this time.

      For details on upcoming events refer to club website.

4. BMW BRIEFS (links are provided to source articles)
   1. BMW has delivered over 500,000 electrified vehicles since 2013. Click here to view the article.
   2. Spartanburg set new production record of over 411,000 vehicles for year. Click here to view the article.
   3. BMW led U.S. auto exports for the 6th consecutive year with over 246,000 vehicles being exported and number one auto exporter in U.S. by value. Click here to view the article.
   4. BMW quarantines 150 Munich employees after positive tests for Coronavirus. Click here to view the article.
   5. M and M performance model sales for 2019 globally were 135,829. 44,442 of these models were sold in the U.S. Click here to view the article.
   6. The Geneva auto show has been delayed because of Coronavirus. Click here to view the article.
   7. The BMW Logo is changing with the black ring around the blue and white replaced by a clear ring. Click here to view the article.
   8. BMW is subject of SEC sales probe for alleged “sales punching” a method of boosting sales figures by counting vehicles still in dealer inventory. Click here to view the article.
   9. iX3 production specs have been revealed and production will be in China. Click here to view the article.
   10. BMW is going to build a Chinese factory in partnership with Great Wall Motors with a production capacity of 160,000 vehicles per year. Click here to view the article.
   11. The BMW i8 production run is coming to an end after 6 years. Click here to view the article.
   12. BMW Inductive charging named green car tech of the year. Click here to view the article.
   13. There has been controversy over size of grilles on new BMWs. The company says the new grills have been well received. Click here to view the article.
   14. Although plans exist for many BMW EVs in the near future, BMW is committed to production of internal combustion until 2050. Click here to view the article.
5. BMW TRIVIA
   QUESTION: What engine did BMW develop for ROLLS-ROYCE 100 year anniversary models?
   ANSWER: aA V-16 which was only used in a concept vehicle. Click here to view the article
6. DINNER: Dinner was at Skipolini’s in the Summit Mall.

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President’s Message

Hopefully everyone enjoyed our glorious, sunny and warm January and managed some nice drives in our BMWs. Because of bad weather last year at this time we decided not to organize any events this year in January and February. But, of course, as fate would have it, this year has been mild and pleasant.

Our next organized event will be March 21, breakfast at Tamarack Junction and a short drive to view a 40+ private collection of cars. Hope you will join us for this fun and interesting day.
Following this month’s meeting we will be trying a new restaurant for dinner, the Claim Jumper on Kietze and South Virginia. Hope to see you there.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the February meeting!

Mart Jaama
President

AGENDA

1. New Members & Membership Update –
2. Event schedule for 2020 – Mart
3. BMW Briefs & Trivia – Mart
4. Q&A?
5. Dinner @ Claim Jumpers, 4905 S Virginia St in Reno following the meeting.

MINUTES

Meeting called to order by President Mart Jaama. 20 members were present. The president again reminded everyone the club’s purpose is to have fun with drives and social events. There are no planned track events or races.

1. MEMBERSHIP: Fred Watson reported membership remains around 150 members. Last month there were 2 new members and 20 renewals.
2. FUTURE EVENTS
   1. On March 21st there will be a tour of the Hamilton 48 car private collection in Washoe Valley. Those attending will meet for breakfast at Tamarack Junction and then depart in convoy at 9:30 to the collection site.
   2. May 16th is Virginia City drive. Details on web site.
   3. Mart is still in planning stages for a June 14th tour which will be 3-4 hours in length with appropriate stops.
   4. The annual wine tour dates have been changed from October to September 26/27 because October dates conflicted with other Amador county events. Call Shenandoah Inn to reserve a room if you are going on trip.
   5. The monitor pass trip will be scheduled in October.
3. BMW BRIEFS: None were presented at this meeting because both Pat and John were traveling.
4. BMW TRIVIA
   Question: Where did BMW vehicles place in current rankings for dependability?
   Answer: 8th.
5. DINNER: After the meeting was at the Claim Jumper at the corner of South Virginia and Kietzke

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After our meetings end (~7 PM) many of us head out to dinner at a local restaurant.

President’s Message

We ended our year with some great activities and the most wonderful Christmas Party at Bricks Restaurant with pre dinner cocktails at the Sharps. Huge thanks to De, Pat and the Huntoons for helping organize the actual dinner at Bricks. Good news, we have already reserved Bricks for next year’s Christmas dinner.

A few weeks ago we had an executive board meeting to plan activities for 2020. Many old favorites like the Virginia City Drive, Wine Tour and Monitor Pass will be back, with some new additions announced as information becomes available. Please come and join the January meeting and discuss these 2020 events and join us for another great dinner at NapaSonoma after.

I am ending this message on a much sadder note with news about our long standing members Dawn Hammond and Giles Marion. Sadly Dawn passed away in a October and Giles is now being cared for at Arbors in Sparks. They were amongst our most faithful members and enjoyed many meetings, dinners and events. They thoroughly enjoyed being part of our club and sharing in our activities and events. They still drove their original BMW 1600 that Dawn bought new as a daily driver. I’m sure I echo the sentiments of many when I say they will be sorely missed.

Looking forward to seeing you at the January meeting!
Mart Jaama
President

AGENDA

1. New Members & Membership Update -Fred
2. Event schedule for 2020 – Mart
3. Christmas Pictures
4. BMW Briefs & Trivia – John
5. Club News – Mart
6. Q&A?
7. Dinner @ Napa -Sonoma South (7671 S. Virginia St in Reno) (click here for menu) following the meeting.

MINUTES

Meeting called to order by President Mart Jaama. There were 15 members present. Mart reminded everyone of the need for members to step up and volunteer to replace the outgoing board in January 2021.

1. MEMBERSHIP: Fred Watson reported total chapter membership, including associates, at 158. There were 2 new members joining and 5 renewals. Fred requested anyone needing a club name tag to contact him. He is working on details for a new member breakfast in April.
2. FUTURE EVENTS
   1. The President went through list of planned activities for coming year See list contained in December 14, 2019 Board Meeting.
   2. Russ Huntoon has arranged a visit to a private collection of 50 cars in Washoe Valley on March 23^rd. Those attending will meet for breakfast at Tamarack Junction at 9:00 a.m. and then convoy to the site.
   3. The Annual Picnic will be held at Galena Park off the Mount Rose highway in August.
3. BMW BRIEFS John Strom briefed:
   1. BMW sales were up 4.4% and competitors Mercedes Benz sales remained even while Lexus sales were down. Mini sales have dropped substantially.
   2. BMW has delivered a total of 500,000 EVs to date. They will be manufacturing 25 different hybrid and EVs by 2023, two years earlier than previously expected.
   3. The X3 and the X5 will be the pillars of the new lineup. The X3 continues to be the best selling BMW.
   4. John also covered the ongoing collector car market.
4. BMW TRIVIA
   Question: What was the cd of the original 850 series?
   Answer: .31
5. DINNER was at Napa Sonoma South.

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Present were:

Mart Jaama
Pat McGoff
Fred Watson
Cheri Huntoon
Russ Huntoon
De Sharp
John Strom
Ron Rachow
Carol Villar (telephonically)

1. Chapter membership stands at 157 including associates. There is one new member, 5 renewals, and one member seeking transfer from the Sacramento chapter as of December, 2019.
2. Subjects of discussion:
   1. How to better organize the club
   2. Possible restaurants for dinner following club meetings
   3. How to get more members active in club activities
   4. Can the Sierra chapter survive? More members have to step up for leadership roles. None of the current officers wish to serve beyond their current terms. By-laws mandate a minimum of a president, Vice President, secretary, and treasurer for a chapter to remain active. If volunteers don’t step forward for these positions the chapter will have to shut down. A nominating committee will meet on September 24, 2020 at Napa Sonoma South for lunch and to prepare a proposed slate of nominees to be presented to the membership for voting at the November meeting. This information will be passed to all club members through email and at each meeting. Pat and Carol will validate member email addresses. John Strom suggested the club consider a new member breakfast and wine socials as a possible means of increasing member involvement in club activities. The membership chair will take the lead on following up on these ideas.
   5. The monthly blast to members will now include a link to the chapter website to try and encourage more members to be aware of the fun events of the club.
   6. Proposed schedule of events for 2020:
      January: no events scheduled
      February/March: Russ Huntoon will take charge of arranging a visit to a private car collection.
      April 5^th: visit to Reno National Car Museum (Pat McGoff)
      May 16^th: Virginia City Drive (John English)
      June 14^th: Mart Jaama will lead a day trip, route to be determined.
      July: event to be determined (John Strom)
      August 9^th: Annual Picnic (Pat McGoff to locate site)
      September 20^th: Monitor Pass Fun Drive (Fred Watson and Mart Jaama)
      October: Wine Tour, date to be determined (De Sharp)
      November 1^st: Nevada State Railroad Museum (Russ and Cheri Huntoon)
      December 10^th: Christmas party at Bricks (Cheri Huntoon)
3. John Strom will explore possibilities for joint events with other car clubs as additional events.
4. There were discussions about BMW publications, the possible demise of Roundel or at least a reduction in number of annual issues; input to Bimmerlife (Fred Watson) and the quarterly regional club newsletter.
5. Thanks to Pat McGoff for organizing board meeting and providing refreshments.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The busy festive season is fast approaching, and with that our fabulous Holiday party.  It will be less than a month away on December 5th at Bricks. Cost, time and location information to follow soon.  The Sharp’s have again very kindly agreed to host the pre-dinner cocktail party at their beautiful house at 5:30 to get us in the mood. Please bring your favorite beverage (adult or other to share), No appetizers or hors d’oeuvres.  Again, more details coming soon.

Please come to our November meeting, we have a lot scheduled.  We will have more information about the Holiday party and cocktail party. I will show my pictures from Oktoberfest in Greenville, South Carolina. Maybe pictures from the wine tour and Monitor Pass drive. Information about what happened on the wine tour, wine vs. fire.  And the latest about CCA from my trip to the annual chapter meeting.  A lot of changes coming to BMW CCA and how they will affect us. After the meeting our dinner will be at one of our favorites, Napa Sonoma.

Looking forward to seeing you at the October meeting!

Mart Jaama
President

AGENDA

1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Future Upcoming Events for 2019
   1. December 5, Holiday Party
3. Fun Rally Poker Run video
4. Oktoberfest pictures – Mart
5. Wine Tour and video
6. Chapter Leadership conference in Dallas report – Mart
7. BMW Briefs
8. BMW Trivia
9. Q&A?
10. Dinner @ Napa -Sonoma South (7671 S. Virginia St in Reno) (click here for menu) following the meeting.

MINUTES

Meeting called to order by President Mart Jaama at 6:00p.m. on November 14th.

1. MEMBERSHIP
   18 members present including one new member. There were 3 renewals last month.
2. UPCOMING EVENTS
   1. Cheri Huntoon updated Christmas party plans. Dinner is at Bricks restaurant on December 5^th at 7:00 p.m. Menu choices are halibut, veal or scampi at $40.00. Steak is available for $45.00. Wine will be provided by club. December 2^nd is last day to RSVP and choose main course. De Sharp is collecting for the dinner. The Sharps are hosting a pre dinner cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m. before we go to dinner at Bricks. Address is 1616 Greenfield in Reno. DO NOT BRING ANY APPETIZER TO COCKTAIL PARTY.
   2. PAST EVENTS
      A video of the Amador county was played. Due to power outages because of fires and high winds, many of the attendees returned home Saturday evening because the Shenandoah inn did not expect to have power that night.
   3. Mart showed a video from Octoberfest and updated us on future plans from National. Membership is on decline and dues are being raised in February of 2020. Chapter newsletters are no longer required and each chapter will provide input to a regional newsletter. Roundel will likely cease print versions within the next 3 years. Most BMW news will be in an online format.
3. BMW BRIEFS by Pat McGoff
   1. BMW is researching bidirectional charging (use the batteries of your EV to act as a storage device and buffer when connected to the grid). Details at bimmerlife.com/2019.
   2. There are two categories of cars that loose value very quickly:electric vehicles and luxury vehicles. BMW 5, 6, and 7 series are among models with the most depreciation according to an article at www.inc.com.
   3. BMW brand sales in U.S. grew 9.4% year over year in October. The X3 was best selling model that month. Sales of both X3 and X5 are up from the previous year. bimmerlife.com/2019.
   4. BMW performance center is celebrating its 20th anniversary. During those years customers have driven more than 2700 brand new vehicles on the track and burned through more than 50,000 tires. The center also provides a teen driving school and a high end delivery experience. More in November Roundel.
   5. The December MOTORTREND issue listed the 2020 best driver’s car rankings. The BMW M2 Competition was ranked third and the M850i xdrive coupe was ranked tenth.
   6. The BMW Welt has new permanent exhibit called “M Town” dedicated entirely to what BMW likes to call “the most powerful letter in the world “. November Roundel has full article.
   7. RECOMMENDATIONS from Pacific Region Group. Among other things:
      1. Move club to monthly subscription model ($5 per month rather than one time fee of $60)
      2. Move Roundel to PDF delivery immediately.
      3. Create option to pay higher dues for printed magazine.
      4. Work more closely with neighboring chapters
4. BMW TRIVIA
   Question: What year did BMW make its first all electric vehicle?
   Answer: 1972 for the Munich Olympics.
5. DINNER : Dinner was at Napa Sonoma South.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Fall is such a beautiful season after a hot summer so it’s absolutely perfect for drives in your BMWs to see the gorgeous autumnal colors all around us here.
An extremely fun event is coming up at the end of this month October 26 and 27 – our annual wine tour to California. Unfortunately I think it’s fully booked but please keep it in mind for next year and book ahead.
On Thursday December 5 we will have our annual Christmas Party at Bricks Restaurant. This is always a great night and Bricks a great venue. More information coming soon.
Next weekend I’ll be flying to Spartanburg for a week to partake in the 50th anniversary Oktoberfest of BMW CCA. I was at the very first Oktoberfest and also a member of the club 50 years ago so it will be a very meaningful trip for me. I will bring back photographs of all the celebrations to share with you all.

Looking forward to seeing you at the October meeting!

Mart Jaama
President

AGENDA

1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Future Upcoming Events for 2019
   1. October 26-27, El Dorado & Amador County Wine Tour
   2. December 5, Holiday Party
3. BMW Briefs
4. BMW Trivia
5. Q&A?
6. Dinner @ Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant, 13901 S Virginia St, Reno (click here for menu).

MINUTES

The monthly meeting was called to order by President Mart Jaama on October 10, 2019 at
6:00p.m. with 16 members present. Mart will be leaving Sunday for Oktoberfest and will report next meeting.

1. MEMBERSHIP: Fred Watson reported one new member.
2. UPCOMING EVENTS:
   1. Wine Tour: De Sharp said 16 cars with 30 club members are signed up. Wineries are expecting our visit and everything good to go on October 26.
   2. Cheri Huntoon provided update on planning for club Christmas party at Bricks restaurant at 7:00 p.m. on December 5th. There will be a choice of 3 entrees at cost of $35 per person. Choice is between halibut, veal, and scampi. Steak will be offered as an alternative for an additional $10. Salad is included and desert will be baked Alaska or creme brûlée. Dinner will be preceded by a cocktail party at the Sharp residence at 5:30 p.m. members should bring wine or a beverage of their choice to the cocktail party. DO NOT bring any snacks or treats.
3. BMW BRIEFS – Pat McGoff briefed the following:
   1. BMW may be planning to cut up to 6,000 jobs in Germany by 2022. The positions in jeopardy are around corporate headquarters in Munich. A hiring freeze has been in effect since July, click here for the article in BimmerLife.com.
   2. Dingolfing plant to be expanded for production of e-drive components. 5 and 7 series plug-in hybrids are produced there.
   3. BMW along with other automakers are subjects of an U.S. department of justice antitrust probe over California emissions, click here for the article in BimmerLife.com.
   4. New patent filings reveal BMW is working on a hybrid motorcycle. Information on this is in the May 2019 Roundel.
   5. The October 2019 Roundel has an article on how BMW is using artificial intelligence as part of the quality control process.
4. BMW TRIVIA.
   Question: How long has Mart Jaama been a member of the BMWCCA?
   Answer: 50 years. He holds member number 54 and joined January 28, 1969.
5. DINNER: Dinner following the meeting was at Miguel’s Mexican restaurant.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

In July we did a great drive to Nevada City Ca where we also shared a wonderful lunch. Huge thanks to John Strom for organizing this great event. If you like curvy roads, this is the drive for you. I was looking for a few short straights just to unwind.  This is the sort of drive we should think about putting on as a yearly event. I sure look forward to doing it again.

Our next event will be on Saturday September 7 for the Monitor Pass Fun Rally/Poker Run organized by Fred Watson. For those who have never been over Monitor  Pass, it’s a beautifully breathtaking drive. Lunch will be at Red’s Old 395  Grill in Carson City.

Our annual picnic scheduled for August 11.has been postponed. We would like to have it in September We still need a location and leader for this event.  A suggestion being looked at is Galena Park. As a result the club has nothing scheduled for August so if anyone has a favorite drive and restaurant for lunch please let us know.

And don’t forget our annual Wine Run in October.

I hope to see everyone at this month’s meeting followed by yet another fabulous meal at our favorite, Napa Sonoma.

Enjoy all this glorious driving weather and see everyone soon!

Mart Jaama
President

AGENDA

1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Future Upcoming Events for 2019
   1. CANCELLED: August 11, Sixth Annual BMWCCA Sierra Chapter Picnic
   2. September 7, Fun Rally Monitor Pass
   3. October 26-27, El Dorado & Amador County Wine Tour
3. Nevada City Tour Video
4. BMW Briefs
5. BMW Trivia
6. Q&A?
7. Dinner @ Napa -Sonoma South (7671 S. Virginia St in Reno) (click here f for menu) following the meeting.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

I hope everyone is enjoying July so far with this wonderful driving weather and that your 4th of July was fun filled and accident free.

Last month we had two great events.  “Cars and Calories” at Bert Skidmore’s  Intrepid Motor Company was a sight to behold seeing literally millions of dollars’ worth of amazing race cars and classics and listening to Bert telling stories of the racing greats he had been involved with. Thank you Bert for a fabulous morning!

Our second event was to the Berlin Ichthyosaur State Park. We all met in Fallon for much needed coffee then continued to Middlegate for lunch and socializing outside under beautiful old Cottonwood trees. The kids played tether ball and had a lovely time on the tire rope.  After lunch we caravanned on to Berlin to see the ghost town and do an organized tour of the Ichthyosaur fossils which was fascinating.   Getting there I found out my M5 is an all-terrain vehicle driving on dirt roads and crossing streams.

Our next event will be John Stroms’ tour of Nevada City on July 20. Please make sure you are signed up so lunch can be booked and paid for by this month’s meeting. The cost is $24.

Our annual picnic will be on August 11. Hope to see everyone at this month’s meeting. Meanwhile happy driving and enjoy this glorious weather.

Mart Jaama
President

AGENDA

1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Future Upcoming Events for 2019
   1. July 20, Nevada City Tour
   2. August 11, Sixth Annual BMWCCA Sierra Chapter Picnic
   3. September 7, Fun Rally Monitor Pass
   4. October 26-27, El Dorado & Amador County Wine Tour
3. Cars & Coffee @ Intrepid Cars & Coffee @ Intrepid Video
4. Berlin Ghost Town Tour Video
5. BMW Briefs
6. BMW Trivia
7. Q&A?
8. Dinner @ Skipolini’s Pizza, 13971 S Virginia St, Reno (click here for menu) following the meeting.

MINUTES

The July meeting was called to order by President Mart Jaama.  There were 21 members present.

1. MEMBERSHIP : Fred Watson reported membership was stable with no new members and one renewal.
2. UPCOMING EVENTS
   1. The annual picnic has been canceled and will be rescheduled when a location is secured.
   2. John Strom reported the Nevada Tour was set for July 20^th with lunch scheduled at Lefty’s Grill.
   3. The Monitor Pass fun rally will be on September 7^th with participants meeting at the Raley’s parking on Wedge parkway at 8:45 a.m.
   4. De Sharp said two wineries were lined up for the October 26^th Wine Tour with one more to be confirmed.
   5. SHARKFEST (6 series) will be in South Lake Tahoe the first week of October. Click on the link for details.
3. PAST EVENTS
   1. A video of the cars and coffee visit to Intrepid Motors was shown. Thanks to Russ and Cheri Huntoon for arranging the event and to Fred Watson for photography of the event.
   2. A video of the Berlin Tour organized by Mart Jaama with photography provided by Fred Watson and Jim Johns was also played.
4. BMW BRIEFS: John Strom and Pat McGoff provided the briefs.
   1. BMW U.S. sales were up 2 percent. The X3 was as the top selling model. Overall sales were up based on sales of the 8 series, Z4, and the X7. Mini sales are down 22 percent. China is the number one market in the world.
   2. Although a concept has been shown, BMW has no intent to build an X7 pickup.
   3. BMW has moved up the target date to 2023 to have 25 electric vehicles for sale. An electric M8 is planned for 2023 production.
   4. Plans to phase out diesel models in 20 years and gas models in 30 years.
   5. X3 production has been ramped up due to model popularity.
   6. BMW and Jaguar have entered into a joint venture relating to development of electric models.
5. BMW TRIVIA
   QUESTION: The first BMW automobile was the Dixi 3-15. What was unusual about the car?
   ANSWER:  the car was not built by BMW and was a re-badged English Austin.
6. DINNER: Following the meeting several members went to dinner at Skipolinis at the Summit Mall.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

As we roll perfectly into a warm summer, perfect driving weather is upon us. The very true slogan “ultimate driving machine” is very true so please enjoy yours to the max. I hope everyone enjoyed the Virginia City tour which, unfortunately, I was unable to attend this year but certainly hope to next year. Anyone who hasn’t done it yet should certainly attempt to do so next year.

There are quite a few exciting and fun events coming up, the first being Cars and Calories, a tour of the Intrepid Motorcar Facility on June 22nd at 10 am. Next will be our drive to Berlin State Park on June 29th. This is a beautiful drive through very varied Nevada landscapes, visiting a small well preserved ghost town along the way as well as an Ichthyosaur exhibit. In July we will tour to Nevada City on some very beautiful California mountain roads. Please check our calendar for more details. I certainly hope to see you at these fabulous events.

Mart Jaama
President

AGENDA

1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Future Upcoming Events for 2019
   1. June 22 – Cars & Calories @ Intrepid
   2. June 29 – Berlin State Park
   3. July 20 – Nevada City Tour
3. BMW Briefs
4. BMW Trivia
5. Q&A?
6. Dinner @  Napa -Sonoma South ( 7671 S. Virginia St in Reno) (click here for menu) following the meeting.

Minutes

The meeting was conducted by President Mart Jaama. There were 20 members present.

1. MEMBERSHIP  – Fred Watson reported club gained 2 new members (both present at meeting) and 6 renewals with club membership remaining at 160.
2. UPCOMING EVENTS
   1. Russ Huntoon has organized a cars and calories event at Intrepid Motors on June 22nd.
   2. Mart Jaama will lead the Berlin Ghost Town tour on June 29th. Those going on drive will meet in Fallon at the Safeway store at 10:00 a.m.
   3. John Strom passed out a flyer with details for the Nevada City drive on July 20th.  Deadline to register for this drive is July 6th. The cost is $24 per person with checks payable to John no later than the registration deadline.
   4. De Sharp reminded that those going on the wine tour in October need to RSVP on the club website.
   5. Further details on these and other events are on the club website.
3. BMW BRIEFS
   1. John Strom did these briefs and also the BMW trivia.
   2. The BMW M8 starts at $134,000 for the coupe and $143,500 for the convertible. The M8 competition starts at $147,000 for the coupe and $156,500 for the convertible. The M8 makes 600 horse power in the standard car and 617 in the competition model, both with 553 lb-ft of torque. More details are readily available on the internet.
   3. BMW continues development on the iX3 due in 2020. BMW and Jaguar Land Rover are collaborating on next-gen EV tech with a goal of speeding up development times while reducing costs.
   4. Road and TrackRoad and Track did a comparison of the new Z4 and the Porsche 718 Boxster in the June 2019 issue. Both cars rated high with the Z4 being more of a grand tourer and the Boxster being the better sports car.
   5. John Strom also did a slide show of a 14 super car round up. Cost of vehicles going to a high of around $12 million and horse power up to 1800. All incredibly fast and expensive with extremely limited production.
   6. The Honda Mean Mower has the Guinness world record for fastest 0-100 mph for a lawn mower at 6.285 seconds after 2 runs. The mower uses a Honda 200 hp motorcycle engine that can propel a top speed of 150 mph. More detail at autoweek.comautoweek.com.
4. BMW TRIVIA
   QUESTION:  What year did BMW decide to build cars in the United States?
   ANSWER: 1989
5. DINNER was at Napa Sonoma South.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

We are getting into BMW driving weather. So go out and enjoy your BMW. Our annual Virginia City drive is happening on May 11^th, departing at 9:00 AM from the Mt Rose Raley’s.

I checked out the drive to Berlin. The date will be. June 29^th. The times still need to be verified. We will meet and depart from Fallon. Then we will stop for an early lunch at Middlegate. Then we will head to Berlin State Park after lunch. They have tours of the Ichthyosaur Fossil Shelter at 2:00 PM. There are also tours of the mine. Let me know and I will make reservations. There will be a fee for the mine tours.

Registration opens for BMWCCA’s 50^th Anniversary.on May 8^th. It will be held at the club headquarters and BMW factory in South Carolina October 14 to 19. I have to go since I was at the first one in Concord Massachusetts Russ is working on a tour of Intreped Motors (support and repair race cars) in June. Details to follow.

Mart Jaama
President

AGENDA

1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Future Upcoming Events for 2019
   1. Virginia City Tour
   2. Berlin State Park
   3. Nevada City
3. BMW Briefs
4. BMW Trivia
5. Q&A?
6. Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant, 13901 S Virginia St, Reno (click here for menu)

MINUTES

There were 28 club members present. President Mart Jaama presided over the meeting.

1. MEMBERSHIP. Fred Watson reported the club gained 4 new members and 15 renewals since the first of the year for a total of 165 members. There were 3 new members present at the meeting.
2. UPCOMING EVENTS.
   1. The Virginia City drive will be held on May 11^th.  John English will again lead the tour. Lunch will be at the Palace in Virginia City at 12:30.
   2. Russ Huntoon has arranged for a “coffee and cars” event on June 22^nd at Intrepid Motors on Linda Way in Sparks.
   3. The Berlin Ghost Town tour will be on June 29^th. Mart Jaama will lead with plans for the group to meet in Fallon with a lunch stop at Middlegate. Check the club website for details.
   4. The Nevada City tour is calendared for July 20th. Details and information are posted on the club web site. Cost will be $24.00 per person for lunch.
   5. The annual Wine Tour will be on October 26^th.
3. BMW BRIEFS. Pat McGoff presented the briefs.
   1. BMW plans for electric vehicles in the near future. Details are in the December, 2018 issue of Roundel and at bimmerlife.com.
   2. BMW and Mercedes are jointly investing over one billion dollars on autonomous driving technology. More information is available on bimmerlife.com.
   3. BMW plans to discontinue the V-12 engine in 2023 due to lack of demand are uncertain.  Presently V12 production is at maximum capacity with Middle Eastern and Chinese demand largely driving sales. Details about the engine are on the bimmerlife.com.
   4. BMW, Daimler, and Volkswagen are accused of emissions tech collusion and are being investigated by European Union regulators. BMW is setting aside over a billion dollars to pay possible fines but will offer strong rebuttals to the allegations. View the article on bimmerlife.com.
   5. The February, 2019 Roundel reported BMW is working with the German Federation to develop a two person bobsled. BMW developed the carbon-fiber bobsled used by the USA team in the 2014 Olympics.
   6. BMW has fitted a million 3D-printed parts and has been using this manufacturing technique for over a decade. BMW is considering building an engine plant in South Carolina. Currently all engines used at the Spartanburg plant are built in Europe. View the article on bimmerlife.com.
   7. A 1934 BMW KR6 race car has been found and restored. What made the car unique was a supercharged in-line six cylinder engine mounted behind the front axle. The car was originally built for racing driver Eugen Stosser. Pictures of the car can be seen on bimmerlife.com website.
4. BMW TRIVIA
   QUESTION: Who was Robert S. Mehrman who passed away in February, 2019?
   ANSWER:  He was BMW CCA member #1 and a founding member of the club.QUESTION: What BMW vehicle will arrive in 2021 and form the basis of the pilot fleet of self driving cars offering Level 4 and even Level 5 capability?
   ANSWER:  the iNext.
5. DINNER. After the meeting many members joined for dinner at Miguel’s in The Summit shopping center.

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AGENDA

1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Future Upcoming Events for 2019
   1. Virginia City Tour
   2. Cars and Calories @ Intrepid
   3. Berlin State Park
   4. Nevada City
3. BMW Briefs
4. BMW Trivia
5. Q&A?
6. Dinner @  Napa -Sonoma South ( 7671 S. Virginia St in Reno) (click here for menu) following the meeting.

MINUTES

There were 24 club members present. President Mart Jaama presided over the meeting. He emphasized his hope we could get more members of the club involved in our activities and encouraged the solicitation of new ideas for club activities.

1. MEMBERSHIP: Fred Watson reported the club gained three new members and five renewals during the past month.
2. UPCOMING EVENTS:
   1. The Virginia City drive will be held on May 11^th. John English will again lead the tour. Lunch will be at the Palace in Virginia City at 12:30.
   2. The Berlin Ghost Town Tour will be on June 15^th. Mart Jaama will lead and provide more details later as he finalizes plans.
   3. John Strom reported the Nevada City Tour is calendared for July 20^th. Details and information are posted on the club web site. Cost will be $24.00 per person for lunch.
3. BMW BRIEFS
   1. John Strom presented the briefs. He first showed a video on factors involved in establishing 0-60 times for vehicles including weight, tires, road surfaces, and engine power and how they work together to establish a time.
   2. BMW and Mercedes are co-developing electric vehicle. By working together they are saving billions in development costs of the vehicle. BMW plans to have their version for sale in 2021 with Mercedes coming 1-2 years later.
   3. BMW is planning to discontinue the V-12 engine in 2023 due to lack of demand.
   4. A video of the new 3 Series was shown highlighting the numerous upgrades and safety features which are too numerous to list here. (You can find many videos on these cars by researching 2019 BMW 3 series on the internet).
   5. The BMW iNEXT electric vehicle is targeted to start in 2021. It will have a 400 mile range, a vegan friendly interior, and level 3 self driving capability.
4. BMW TRIVIA
   Question: What is unique about the orange 2002 on display at the BMW MUSEUM? Answer: it was built entirely from spare parts.
5. DINNER. After the meeting many members joined for dinner at Napa Sonoma South.

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AGENDA

1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Future Upcoming Events for 2019
3. BMW Briefs
4. BMW Trivia
5. Q&A?
6. Dinner @ Skipolini’s Pizza, 13971 S Virginia St, Reno (click here for menu) following the meeting.

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It was best of times on the date of wine tour October 13-14, 2019. We had a great group including Carol and Mario who traveled from Florida to attend. It was great to see them and their enthusiasm for the event even though they drove a Chevy Impala. The route we followed was same as last year. Through Carson to Jack’s Valley Road to HI way 88 for a rest stop at Carson Pass (beautiful drive- fall colors were great).  Above a group picture at Carson Pass with mountains in background.

This year before we left Carson Pass everyone was alerted to watch for and take the Mormon Immigrant trail exit. Last year five cars blew past the exit. This year President Ron Nicasio and his navigator Art Ono charged ahead of the lead car without knowing how to get to first stop at Amador Cellars. The rest of us proceeded in an orderly manner to Amador Cellars where we were greeted by Linda Long one of the owners. Ron and Art did fine us.  Amador Cellars is a family winery.  Linda supervises the tasting room with help from her daughter and son. Mr. Long retired as winemaker but is around to help wine testing. They are welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable.  In October they were still harvesting and crushing. We inspected grapes in fermenting vats in the outdoor tasting area set up just for us.

We next went to MaBeRa Winery for lunch catered by Beth Sogaard Catering from the Amador Vintage Market. Many of us sat outside and MaBeRa staff brought out wine to taste while we enjoyed lunch.  We the only guests at MaBeRa that Saturday—it was closed to the public.  The BMW Flag was displayed in the tasting room area of the warehouse where others had lunch (See group picture on Web Page). Unfortunately that is the last time we will enjoy MaBeRa hospitality. We learned later that It has closed. Wine sold off at discounts (We enjoyed MaBeRa wine at the Holiday Party dinner).  MaBeRa gifted it the BMW flag to the Club and it was displayed at Holiday Party. So next year we will need to find a new lunch venue. Those who attended will tell you that it will be hard to beat MaBeRa.

The last stop was Paul J. Wines.  It is new open in April 2018. Paul J. Sobon is the owner and wine maker. He lives next door to the tasting room. His daughter Camille run the tasting room and there is a red wine named after her that many of us purchased. The Sobon family owns Sobon Winery and Shenandoah Vineyards both in Amador County. The tasting room is new. The grounds include a bocce court and putting green. Mario, Fred, Ron Rachow and I played bocce. Others enjoyed wine and lounging in comfortable chairs outside the tasting room.

After Paul J it was on to Shenandoah Inn for a nap and preparing for the pool party. Everyone brought their favorite wine of the day and we consumed the left over lunch snacks and finished off with Pokerville market pizza. Can’t beat that.

Sunday breakfast was at Marlene and Glenn’s Dead Fly Dinner—as good as ever. After breakfast members headed off to Amador Flower Farm or to visit a winery or head home. We look forward to next year. Who knows what new great winery we will find to visit? For sure it will include some old favorites.

~ De Sharp

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2018 ended on a high note with another successful Holiday Party held on December 13^th. This year the party was again held at The Club at ArrowCreek. The cocktail party prior to dinner was hosted by the McGoff’s at their ArrowCreek home. 40 members and significant others attended for our last event of the year. The Sierra Chapter provided the appetizers for the cocktail party and members brought their favorite beverages. We all had fun catching up on the past events of the year!

After cocktails, we went to the Club which was only minutes away.  The McGoff’s are members of the Club so there was no rental charge for the room.  The Sierra Chapter also provided the wine for dinner.  This year we had a sit down dinner with Chicken Supreme, Maple Chipotle Salmon and Dijon Honey & Rosemary Pork Tenderloin for the main entrees. The room was beautifully decorated and had a cozy fireplace that enhanced a lovely venue for the party.

The highlight of the evening was the annual raffle. Again, Bill Pearce BMW contributed several raffle items and De Sharp donated a gift as well as wine from the McGoff’s. Almost everyone won a prize.  The party is booked for 2019 at Brick’s Restaurant again. We look forward to some new members to show up this year to take in all the fun.

Happy New Year!

Pat McGoff
Vice President

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AGENDA

1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Future Upcoming Events for 2019
   1. 2019 Nevada State Railroad Tour
3. Holiday Party Video
4. BMW Briefs – John Strom
5. BMW Trivia – John Strom
6. Q&A?
7. Dinner @ Famous Dave’s (4925 Kietzke Lane) (click here for menu)

Greetings everyone on this cold February day. Thankfully the sun is out after a lot of snow and winter weather.

With hazardous road conditions all around we need to be extra careful and vigilant with our driving. This is  not the time to be touring around mountain curves so let’s save that for better weather.  We do however have a very enjoyable social event planned this month on Saturday February 16 at 10 am at the Nevada Railroad Museum. This will be followed by lunch at Red’s Old 395 Grill.  So come out and enjoy some of our heritage and socialize with our wonderful members.

If any members have any  ideas of what we can do as a club, please don’t hesitate to tell the board so we can implement them and hopefully make them happen.

Meanwhile stay safe and take your BMW out for Valentine’s Day dinner at Famous Dave’s following our next meeting at Pearce BMW at 6pm.

Looking forward to catching up with everyone!

Mart Jaama
President

MINUTES

John Strom conducted the meeting in the absence of the Club President and Vice President 15 members were present.

1. MEMBERSHIP: there were no changes in membership from previous month.
2. UPCOMING EVENTS:
   1. Nevada Railroad Museum in Carson City : The decision was made to cancel this scheduled event on February 17 due to weather conditions.
   2. Dan Chrisman is arranging a visit to the Tesla factory on March 21st at 3:30p.m.
3. PAST EVENTS
   John Strom provided a slide show of pictures taken at the Club Christmas party.
4. BMW BRIEFS by John Strom
   1. 1. BMWs are still breaking into unexplained fires. BMW claims there is no pattern to the various fires. Interestingly, Korea has fined BMW for covering up issues related to vehicle fires.
      2. BMW was the top luxury car manufacturer world wide last year but was topped in the United States by Mercedes Benz.
      3. The X family of vehicles were the top sellers.
      4. The 2019 i3 now has a 150 mile range with a 0-60 mph time of 7.2 seconds.
         BMW will offer 25 electrified vehicles by 2025. So far BMW Group has sold over 300,000 electrified series sales were up by 27 percent. Mini sales were down 2.8 percent.
      5. The next generation M4 will have a manual transmission option.
      6. BMW will no longer sell diesel vehicles in the United States.
      7. Automobile Magazine has declared the 8 series as the most beautiful car.The BMW 8 Series Is the Design of the Year
   1. Rolls-Royce sales were up 22 percent with deliveries of 4,107 units.
   2. Two videos were played showing an Edmunds driver testing
      1. an 8 series coupe and
      2. a Z4 in Portugal.
5. BMW TRIVIA
   QUESTION: How many models does BMW offer?
   ANSWER:: 29 ( soon to be 30)
6. DINNER was at Famous Dave’s BBQ following the meeting.

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After cocktails, we went to the Club which was only minutes away.  The McGoff’s are members of the Club so there was no rental charge for the room.  The Sierra Chapter also provided the wine for dinner.  This year we had a sit down dinner with Chicken Supreme, Maple Chipotle Salmon and Dijon Honey & Rosemary Pork Tenderloin for the main entrees. The room was beautifully decorated and had a cozy fireplace that enhanced a lovely venue for the party.

The highlight of the evening was the annual raffle. Again, Bill Pearce BMW contributed several raffle items and De Sharp donated a gift as well as wine from the McGoff’s. Almost everyone won a prize.  The party is booked for 2019 at Brick’s Restaurant again. We look forward to some new members to show up this year to take in all the fun.

Happy New Year!

Pat McGoff
Vice President

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850CSi

BMW made only 1,311 E31 850CSi cars.  Made by the BMW Motorsports Division there were two different models.  There was a worldwide model and a different one for USA.  Both were hand assembled by the M Division.
The worldwide European CSi was specifically built for extended high speed touring.  The USA model had a more limited design.  This specific “Cars With History” Euro model was originally sold to a Doctor in Munchen.  Prior to initial delivery the BMW Custom Shop shipped the finished car to the Alpina factory for additional chassis customization for fun driving at the Nuburgring.  Despite maintaining mods to meet USA regulations this car is still meeting all USA and BMW European regulations.

Technical Highlights

• ENGINE: S73 V12 rated at 396 hp DIN.  This engine is a non-racing version of the BMW V12 engine used in the  McLaren F1 Supercar.  BMW made only 1,311 CSi engines.
• TRANSMISSION: 6 speed manual only.  No options.
• ACTIVE REAR WHEEL STEERING: Standard only on Worldwide cars.  First use of modern rear wheel steering.  Not available on USA models.
• CHASSIS: Modified by Alpina for improved track perfomance at Nuburgring.
• MAINTENANCE: All maintenance meets European standards and is added to USA BMW requirements.
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: First production vehicle to use modern electronic design.

~James Goodfellow

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1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Preliminary Calendar of Upcoming Events for 2019
3. Discussion of possible events. We want your input to add, delete or change.
4. BMW Briefs
5. BMW Trivia
6. Q&A?
7. Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant, 13901 S Virginia St, Reno (click here for menu)

MEETING MINUTES

Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by club president Mart Jaama. A total of 25 members were present. The president’s opening remarks reminded everyone our club is a social club, not a track driving or racing club, and encouraged all members suggest different pleasure drives ending at a lunch location similar to the Virginia City drive and fun rallies the club has done in the past. Any suggestions can be made to any Board member. Also, any recommendations concerning joint events with other car clubs.

1. MEMBERSHIP.  Fred Watson reported no new members have joined but there were four renewals for a total of 160 members.
2. UPCOMING EVENTS
   Mart led a discussion about upcoming events proposed by the Board (see December Board Meeting Minutes).
   1. January 19^th proposed tech session could not be arranged.
   1. February and March events were left open for a scheduled date. De Sharp said he was unable to make contact concerning a possible visit to the Bob Lee collection so that possibility is off the proposed schedule. The Huntoons will check with the Carson Railroad Museum to see if a visit can be scheduled for either February or March.
   2. April 13^th the Huntoons will look into organizing a garage crawl.
   3. May 11^th John English will organize the annual Virginia City drive.
   4. June 1^st Mart is planning the Berlin ghost town tour.
   5. July 13^th John Strom is in charge of organizing a drive to Nevada City.
   6. August 11^th Family picnic, probably at Galena Park on the Mount Rose highway. The Huntoons will organize.
   7. September 7^th Mart and Fred will put together a fun rally including Monitor Pass drive.
   8. October 26^th El Dorado and Amador County wine tour. De Sharp said rooms have been blocked at the Shenandoah Inn and those going on the wine trip should call the Inn to make individual reservations.
   9. December 5^th is planned date for Christmas holiday party. Cheri Huntoon will book the date for Bricks restaurant.
   10. Dan Chrisman is looking into arranging a tour of the Tesla factory during the early part of 2019. The factory gives tours at 11 and 3 and Dan is checking on possible dates of a tour to be followed by a drive to a luncheon site.
3. BMW BRIEFS by Pat McGoff
   1. 2019 7 series has seven different variants and five different power train options. General information can be found at nlmnews.com
   2. A plug-in hybrid is being offered in the 2019 X5. Details in November Roundel.
      The 2020 M340i and M340i xDrive will be the most powerful 3 series ever (other than an M3) with an updated in line 6. bimmerfest.com/news
   3. The X2 M35i gets powerful 2 liter 4 producing 306 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. See November issue of Roundel.
   4. BMW and Porche working with Siemens have developed a fast charge system that is 2 times faster than the Tesla charging system. Given the technology involved, full benefits of system will have to wait until next generation of electrified vehicles. Bummer life.com/2018/12/15.
   5. The 8 series will offer a convertible in 2019 starting at $122k. amlu.com/2018/11/10.
      New BMW cockpit gets smarter. The details are too numerous to include here. See December 2018 Roundel.
4. BMW TRIVIA
   Question: Where in world is BMW looking into building a new engine assembly plant? Answer: United States.
5. ERRATA : January 11^th is Satch’s birthday. Russ Huntoon took an iPhone video of club members wishing Satch a happy birthday and inviting him to a chapter meeting.
6. DINNER: Miguel’s Mexican restaurant at Summit shopping center.

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Members present:

• Mart Jaama
• De Sharp
• Pat McGoff
• Fred Watson
• John Strom
• Ron Nicasio
• Ron Rachow
• Carol Villar (telephonically)

Members absent:

• Mike Deitel
• Russ and Cheri Huntoon

Discussion among Board Members concerning proposed regional club newsletter. Information from the regional club VP indicated cost would be between $1.40 minimum per quarter for each club member to $1.70. This would cost our chapter approximately $1,000. a year. The regional newsletter would be mailed with the Roundel. After discussion, it was decided to send a letter to the club regional VP advising him that our small chapter’s budget could not support this large of an expense. Incoming President Jaama will draft the letter and all Board Members will sign unanimously sign. Copies will also be sent to National.

The Board then discussed club events for the coming year. Mart asked us to consider more easy drives during the year. The following are the planned events for 2019. They will be presented at the upcoming January meeting which will be a planning meeting for annual events. Members of the club will be encouraged to discuss these events and the Board strongly encourages members to propose new and original events.

2019 EVENTS

January 19^th. Pat McGoff will check with the dealership to try and set up a tech session.

February 9^th or March 16^th. Two events were discussed for these dates. The events are in the alternative depending on availability. The club will only choose one of the events. De Sharp will check to see if the club could visit the Bob Lee automobile collection which is a private collection. Russ Huntoon will arrange a visit to the railroad museum in Carson City.

April 13^th. Russ Huntoon will organize a garage crawl where a number of club members will make their collection available where we can see many different models.

May 11^th. This will be the annual Virginia City drive. As is customary, John English will take responsibility for organizing the details.

June 1^st. Road trip to Berlin, Nevada. Mart Jaama and Fred Watson will organize.

July 13^th. John Strom will organize a drive to Nevada City, California

August 11^th. This will be the club’s annual picnic to be organized by the Huntoons. The planned site will be the Galena Creek park located off the Mount Rose highway.

September 7^th. Mart Jaama and Fred Watson will again put on the Monitor Pass drive.

October 26^th. This is the planned date for the Amador County wine tour subject to hotel availability. De Sharp will make the arrangements and details.

December 12th. Annual Christmas party at Brick’s restaurant. Cheri Huntoon and Leanne Foster are making the arrangements.

POTENTIAL EVENTS

John Strom will liaise with the Corvette club and other car clubs to see if possible to have joint events.

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This is the Annual Meeting of the members.  As per the Article VIII of the Chapter ByLaws, the business to be transacted will include election of Officers and Directors for a 2 year term, commencing 1/1/2019.  Note that the report of the Nominating Committee is included in the minutes of the October 11, 2018 meeting.

1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Upcoming Events
   1. Dec 13, Christmas/Holiday Party
3. Wine Tour video
4. Monitor Pass video
5. Elections (De) – click here to view the slate)
6. BMW Briefs
7. Trivia
8. Q&A?
9. Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant, 13901 S Virginia St, Reno (click here for menu)

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 The following persons have been nominated by the Nominating Committee as officers and directors of the Sierra BMW Club, Inc. for 2019 – 2021

President – Mart Jaama
Vice President – Pat McGoff
Secretary – Ron Rachow
Treasurer/Legal Counsel – DeArmond Sharp
Member at Large – Mike Dietel
Newsletter – Carol Villar
Community Involvement — John Strom
Webmaster – Carol Villar
Membership Chairman – Sharon Goodrich or Fred Watso
Events Coordinators – Russ and Cheri Huntoon

This slate will be presented to the members at the October 11, 2018 club meeting. The election will take place at the November 8, 2016 meeting by secret ballot.Nominations from the floor at the November meeting are welcomed.

Submitted on October 11, 2018:

BY:     Nominating Committee (Ron Nicasio; Mart Jaama; Ron Rachow, Pat McGoff,         DeArmond Sharp)

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BMW will continue to provide as many models in each segment as possible over the next few years.

In electric vehicles alone, BMW plans to roll out a dozen full-electric vehicles by the middle of the next decade.

BMW will introduce the iNEXT battery-electric crossover and the i4 four-door electric coupe in 2021. A battery-electric variant of the X3 crossover will go into production in 2020.

BMW also will add to the half-dozen crossovers it offers. Early next year, BMW’s long-awaited large crossover — the X7 — will go on sale in the U.S.

Here’s a summary of what’s expected model by model:

2 series: BMW will turn to front- and all-wheel drive for a new four-door variant of the 2-series Gran Coupe coming in the first half of 2020. It will be built on the same platform that underpins the Mini lineup and the smaller non-U.S. 1-series sedan.

The Gran Coupe — a four-door with coupe-like styling — will be sold globally and is expected to be offered with three- and four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. In the U.S., a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission is likely to be the only powertrain offered.

3 series: The redesigned 3-series sedan will go on sale in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2019. An M performance version likely will appear in the second half of 2019. The 3-series Gran Turismo is expected to be discontinued.

i3: The compact battery-electric car was freshened in late 2017 and received a larger battery and greater driving range. A new generation of the i3 could arrive in the first half of 2024.

4 series: The coupe and convertible will be redesigned — the coupe in the second half of 2020 and the convertible in the first half of 2021. A redesign of the four-door Gran Coupe is expected in the second half of 2021. A mild-hybrid (48-volt) version of the 4 series will follow the redesign. Plug-in hybrid and full-electric versions of the Gran Coupe also are possible.

Z4: A redesigned Z4 could go on sale in the first quarter of 2019. It is to debut in August at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Two versions will be offered initially: Z4 30i and Z4 M40i. With a new lightweight platform, the Z4 is expected to grow and get updated engines. A fabric roof will replace the car’s retractable hardtop.

i4: The EV will launch in the first half of 2021 with an EPA range of about 300 miles on a full charge. The four-door coupe is based on the i Vision Dynamics concept unveiled in September at the Frankfurt auto show. The i4 will be based on BMW’s CLAR cluster architecture, a lightweight modular system.

5 series: The 5 series is due for a freshening in the first half of 2020 and a redesign in the second half of 2023. The sixth-generation 2018 M5 sport sedan went on sale this spring. It features a new M xDrive awd system that can be turned off to allow rwd operation. In July, BMW began production of a faster variant — the 2019 M5 Competition — which boosts the horses to 617 from 591.

6 series: The 2018 BMW 6-series GT is offered in one trim: the 640i xDrive, powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter, inline-six gasoline engine producing 335 hp and 332 pound-feet of torque. The 6-series Gran Coupe will be discontinued in mid-2019.

7 series: The 7 series is getting a freshening, including powertrain improvements, next year. The 7-series sedan will be redesigned in the second half of 2022.

8 series: BMW will reintroduce the 8-series coupe, the first new 8 series in 20 years, with the 2019 M850i xDrive awd variant. The latest 8 series is powered by a new version of BMW’s TwinPower Turbo 4.4-liter V-8 engine that generates 523 hp and 553 pound-feet of torque. It features an oversized version of BMW’s dual kidney grille with adjustable slats and large air intakes at the corners. The LED headlights are the slimmest in BMW’s lineup.

The coupe will go on sale in the U.S. in the fourth quarter and a convertible will go on sale in the second quarter of 2019. An M8 performance version has been confirmed for the first half of 2020. An 8-series Gran Coupe variant also is expected in late 2019, and a plug-in hybrid version could arrive in 2021.

2019 BMW M850i xDrive starts at 112895 CAR NEWS 2019 BMW M850i xDrive starts at $112,895BMW’s big coupe is back. The new 8-series will make its return to the U.S. on Dec. 8 this year. The awkwardly named M850i xDrive will be the first variant of the new 8-series offered, and it …

i8: BMW freshened the i8 coupe for the 2019 model year and it will be joined by the new i8 roadster. Total output increased to 369 hp, up 12 hp from the previous model year. The coupe and roadster are expected to be redesigned in 2022, when they could move to full electric.

iNEXT: A planned extension of the i sub-brand previously called the i5 has morphed into the iNEXT. BMW says it will introduce the iNEXT battery-electric crossover in the second half of 2021. It will have semiautonomous driving capabilities and a range of more than 310 miles on a full charge, according to Autoweek.

X1: The small crossover will be freshened in early 2019. It’s slated for a redesign for a U.S. launch in the second half of 2022.

X2: BMW is positioning the new X2 as a sportier alternative to the X1. The X2 is shorter and lower than the X1, with a different face. The X2 xDrive28i, the awd debut model, arrived in U.S. dealerships this spring, powered by a 228-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. A redesign is expected in 2024.

X3: Now in its third generation, the X3 crossover generally maintains its overall exterior dimensions, although the wheelbase has grown 2.2 inches. The X3 gets lighter, more powerful and more efficient with better handling and driving dynamics.

iX3: The battery-electric variant of the X3 is expected to have a 270-hp electric motor and a 70 kilowatt-hour battery delivering a range of 250 miles. The iX3 could go into production in the second quarter of 2020.

X4: In addition to receiving new engines, the second-generation X4 becomes lighter, more efficient and roomier. The 2019 X4 xDrive30i is powered by a new turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine producing 248 hp, up from 240 hp for the engine in the outgoing 28i. The 2019 X4 M40i is powered by a new turbocharged 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine producing 355 hp.

X5: The crossover receives a redesign in the second half of 2018. It will be larger than its predecessor with extra passenger and cargo room, and offer an off-road package for the first time in a BMW light truck.

X6: The midsize crossover with coupe-like styling will be redesigned and go on sale in the U.S. in the second half of 2019.

X7: BMW’s long-awaited large crossover will go on sale in the U.S. at the end of the first quarter of 2019. The X7 will come in six- and eight-cylinder models. A $100,000-plus four-seater, possibly with a 12-cylinder engine, has been discussed.

BMW: Whats’s new and what’s coming

BMW will continue to provide as many models in each segment as possible over the next few years. In electric vehicles alone, BMW plans to roll out a dozen full-electric vehicles by the middle of the next decade. BMW will introduce the iNEXT battery-electric crossover and the i4 four-door electric coupe in 2021.

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Everyone who showed up in a BMW “had to participate” so as they parked Mart and John made sure they opened their hoods to expose the beautiful BMW engine. In all, 11 BMWs competed for four “trophies” – Cleanest, Dirtiest, Most Custom and People’s Choice.   Participants included two X3s, two X5s, two 325s, 135, Z4, M5, M3 and 850 – from classic and turbocharged six-cylinders to a honking X5M twin-turbo V-8 to a V-12.   So how did they fair?

The Cleanest award went to Alice Strom for her 2012 X3 (…guess who really cleaned this engine up?); Dirtiest was awarded to Ron Rachow for his ’05 X3 (…he said he didn’t know he would be judged);  Most Customized to John English and his ’09 135i (…John said it was that way when he bought it); and the people cast the most votes for Burcak Erenoglu’s 2013 X5M (…you can never have too much power, right?).   Thanks to Mart Jaama (’93 850i), John Strom (’03 M3), De Sharp (’15 X5d), Paul Hollenbeck (’01 325), Fred Watson (’99 325i), Jim Johns (’12 Z4) and Jim Goodfellow (’95 M5) for also displaying their engines.

Now, what do you suppose Mart and John will come up with next year?

~John Strom

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I grew up on a farm outside a small town in Michigan. I was always interested in cars and worked on the Pontiac Motors assembly line for a couple of years during the time the GTO was first introduced. I graduated from Michigan State in the mid-sixties and joined the Marines.

My first new car was a Chevy Corvair Corsa convertible with 4 single barrel carburetor and all of 140 horsepower that I sold when I left for Vietnam. After serving 12 1/2 months overseas I bought a muscle car, a Dodge Cornet with a 440 magnum engine. Really fast acceleration but not much on stopping or cornering.

I stayed in the Marines, attended law school, and retired after 20

years. Sharon and I then moved to Reno where we have lived since 1986. Sharon is a native Nevadan and her family has lived in Reno for generations. I worked for the Nevada Attorney General for a short time, the Washoe County District Attorney for 5 years, and then spent 22 years as an Assistant United States Attorney. Prior to retirement Most of my career was spent as a criminal prosecutor.

I have owned numerous cars over the years including a Rambler American, a Chevy Chevelle 2 door hardtop, a Mustang and an Olds Cutlass. I bought my first BMW, a 320i in 1981and kept it for about 15 years It was a great fun car to drive and I don’t think that model ever got the respect it deserved. My next Bimmer was a 1988 535i with a manual transmission which I owned for about 12 years. I have also had a 2001 Z3 roadster, a 2011 Z4 roadster, and currently have a 2005 and a 2013 X3. My other cars are a 2005 MB CLK 500 and a 2013 MB SL550.

I joined our club around 10 years ago and Sharon and I have greatly enjoyed the experience and comradeship of fellow members. We particularly enjoy the road trips like the annual wine tour, the Virginia City drive, and the Strom “Cabot Cove” trips. We also look forward to more fun times and fun rallies.

Since retiring I have played a lot of golf, spent a lot of time hiking, and we have been on several cruises and made several trips to Europe. We are looking forward too many more years of travel.

Additionally, I have been a SAVE volunteer for the last 3 years working 1 or 2 days a week with the Reno Police Department.

~ Ron Rachow

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I was raised in a copper mining camp in Kimberly, Nevada. I know you never heard of it and if you happened to go there today (even if you can get close) you will find a big open pit mine.  Kimberly was a mining company town. We had our own hospital, K-12 School, post office, small store and company housing. When WW II ended copper price tanked and mining in Kimberly was cut back and parts of the town including the school were shut down. Kimberly kids were bused to Ruth to finish 12th grade.

High school was in Ely, White Pine County HS. Kids from Kimberly, Ruth, McGill and area ranches all went to WP HS.

My first car was not a BMW. In 1955 I acquired 1940 Ford coupe. Ran ok but no brakes. My Dad and I finally got brakes fixed. I went off to college fall 1956 at the University of Nevada.  Note I did not say UNR, Reno because the only UNR in 1956 was in Reno. There was a two year JC in Las Vegas. My Ford did not go to college with me.  In1958 my parents moved to Las Vegas and my Ford disappeared.

Fast forward. College followed by Law School at Stanford, married to Joyce (we met at UNR) and moved to Reno in 1963.  I had a 1954 Ford Fairlane six with column shift. Joyce had 1955 Chev. Coupe.  Both sold, and we got 1960 or so Ford Galaxy. I was admitted to Bar in Nevada in 1963 (55 years ago). We were both working so we splurged and bought a 1964 Pontiac Tempest convertible. When daughter Stefanie was born in 1966 the Tempest was traded in on another Ford sedan. Son Kyle was born in 1969 and a series of cars followed:  SAAB turbo sedan; BMW Bavaria, BMW 2002, Mercedes Benz 450SEL; BMW E36 M3; BMW E46 M3; current 2015 M4; three X5s latest a 2015 diesel- great car.  Also mixed in was a Mitsubishi SUV, a 1964 or 65 Ford pickup and 2008 Chevrolet Silverado pickup.

In 2000 we attended a charity function that had a silent auction. A GGCBMWCCA two day driving school at Sears Point was one of the auction items. I bought it!  My first track school at Sears was November 2000. I found my application for another GGC school at Sears in November of 2002 that listed schools at Laguna Seca (1) a Thunder Hill (1) and Sears (3). Many other schools and track days at Reno Fernley followed including the BMW M school in Greenville in 2012. I took my M4 purchased in April 2016 to Laguna Seca during Octoberfest 2016.  Probably my last track day. Although on my bucket list is a track day at Mid-Ohio track with my son in the Blue E36 M3 that he bought from me.

The Sierra Chapter was organized October 17, 2006. The Club Charter was issued on January 27, 2007 as the 94^th chapter of BMWCCA. I was a charter member. I was elected as the Treasurer’s when Mart Jaama the original treasurer moved to California and I have not been able to get shed of the position. After 12 years many of the charter members are still active in the Club.  Many new members have joined. Among the great things about the Club is the opportunity to make new friends. Joyce and I look forward to enjoying Club events with old friends and meeting new friends for many years to come.

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What makes a club great is for the members to participate. Elections will take place in few weeks, a great place to participate. New members on the board or attending board meetings could give a fresh look at some new events and activities.  Also, your input on activities would help pave the road to the future. Not only in going to the events, but also by submitting your life experienced on the road and, especially, about your BMW experiences. This is your newsletter and you are invited to submit things of interest. If they are family friendly they could be published for all club members to enjoy. I know that you have great things to share. Send your contributions to newsletter@sierrabmwcarclub.org. I promise that it doesn’t hurt one little bit to share.

~ Fred Watson, Editor

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On Sunday, August 12^th, the Sierra Chapter of BMWCCA held its annual picnic at ArrowCreek Residence Center from noon to 3pm. The Club had 36 members and family members show up for this annual event. This was the highest attendance since the annual picnics began 5 years ago. This is the first time the picnic has been held on Sunday which may be the reason we got so many members to attend.

Along with the picnic, Mart Jaama, with the help of John Strom, held a Motor Show & Shine. You might remember last year we had a Car Show and Shine, so Mart changed it up this year and gave out several fun awards for several categories of motor cleanliness.

The weather was perfect this year with no wind. Fred Watson provided the sausage for the event and the club provided hot dogs, hamburgers, sodas and water. Members provided the potluck sides so there was plenty of food to go around. The pool was available to the members so a few of the children got to take a dip. We again would like to thank the ArrowCreek HOA for allowing us to have the venue at the Recreation Center at no cost. Thanks to John and Mart for making the Show and Shine a fun time.

If any members have any suggestions for a new venue next year, we are always looking for new sites to have the picnic. We also can use some help cooking and clean-up. So if you are a home chef, let us know and we’ll put you to work. Until next year.

~ Pat McGoff

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Election of new Board Members will be in November and we are looking for people to fill some of those positions.  Mart Jaama will become the new president for 2019-2020.  The current and continuing members were listed at the October meeting.  This is an excellent way to help grow our chapter and influence the events offered to our members. For more information about any board position, please contact any of the officers listed in this newsletter.

– Ron Nicasio, President

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1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Upcoming Events
   1. Oct 13-14, El Dorado & Amador County Wine Tour (De)
   2. Nov 3, Monitor Pass Gamble and Poker Drive (Fred & Mart)
3. Elections (De)
4. Q&A?
5. Dinner @ Famous Dave’s (4925 Kietzke Lane) (click here for menu)

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1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Upcoming Events
   1. Oct 13-14, El Dorado & Amador County Wine Tour
   2. Nov 3, Fun Rally
3. Family Picnic Video
4. Best Photos from the 2018 Monterey Car Week
5. BMW Briefs
6. BMW Trivia
7. Q&A?
8. Dinner @ Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant, 13901 S Virginia St, Reno (click here for menu)

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FYI…from Autoweek

Check this out from Autoweek… BMW: WHATS’S NEW AND WHAT’S COMING

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1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Upcoming Events
   1. August 12, Fifth Annual BMWCCA Sierra Chapter Picnic
   2. Sept 21-24, BMW CCA Pazifik Eskapade
   3. Oct 13-14, El Dorado & Amador County Wine Tour
3. BMW Briefs
4. BMW Trivia
5. Q&A?
6. Dinner @ Famous Dave’s (4925 Kietzke Lane) (click here for menu)

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This is the last week to register before fees go up this Sunday, August 5!

Avoid will call and save money by registering now!

The early online registration deadline for Legends of the Autobahn and BMW CCA Festorics is this Sunday, August 5. If you register before then you’ll save $5, plus your tickets will be mailed to you in advance, so there’s no need to chase down our will-call booth.

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The early years.

I became BMW Car Club of America member #54 in October 1969.  The club started and was based in Boston at that time. How did I become a member? I was pumping gas midweek at 1am. I was working on a new BMW 2002 and another 2002 that was driving by makes a screeching U-turn and pulls up to next me at the gas station. Both drivers exchanged their salutations and carried on about their cars for a long time. At that time BMWs were extremely rare If were an owner, and if you saw another one, you didn’t just flash lights as a high sign to the other driver.  You both would probably would get out of the cars, jumping up and down with excitement, to meet another deranged BMW owner. In the 60’s this was big event when BMW’s were rare to see on the street. That night decided, then and there, that a BMW was the car of my dreams.

My dad said he would help me buy my first car, not counting a Triumph TR3 I bought with a friend for the summer, which is another long story. I had to work hard to convince him to let me buy a new 1969 BMW 2002. He thought it would be too slow. He believed a car should be able to have power and go fast. You see, this was the Detroit “Muscle Car” era! The big V8 power-house motors were the craze. After months working to convince him, showing him articles and talking my head off, he finally decided to help me buy my first BMW. I must have done a great job convincing him because he bought one of the first 6 cylinder BMWs. It was a 2800 sedan and was a package deal with my 2002. He got a great deal on the 2800 because Hoffman Motors had a deal with the other BMW dealers at that time. Sell a 2500 or 2800 and your quota of the hot selling 2002’s would be increased. At that time, BMWs were only imported by Hoffman Motors, they had a deal with BMW in Germany. There was no BMW, NA in the United States to import cars from Germany. The result was now I was the proud owner of my first, of many, BMW’s. That’s why and when I became a member of BMWCCA.

My first BMW love was white with blue interior. The only option was a dealer installed AM radio. No power anything. No air-conditioning.  It came equipped with tiny 165 x 13 tires.  This was the first year of smog controls, which kept the car from performing as designed. With help from members of the fledging BMWCCA that was taken care of quickly by removal of the smog pump and drilling out the main jet in the carburetor. The car ran much better with that small modification. There was no smog checking at that time with total reliance on the car manufacture. Smog controls were a band-aid and were designed by companies to comply with the new government regulations.

Rallying was popular on the east coast and I got very involved. Eventually I found out that my car needed some improvements in the suspension and brakes. I did some investigation and I then found Alpina in Germany that had aftermarket parts for the BMW. I wrote them to request their catalog which contained very limited items. After looking over the catalog, I decided to purchase Bilstein rally competition shocks, larger ventilated rotor brakes and a quick ratio steering box. It took over six months to get my order from Germany.  When I went to put on the rotors, not hard, the wheels wouldn’t fit over the new parts. Now I had an added problem, find wheels that did fit. Not an easy task in those days. I finally found some that fit if I filed the calipers a little. Next, I needed bigger tires, gigantic 185 x 13. Now a new problem, they rubbed the inside of the wheel well. So, with some carefully placed 2x4s I was able the flair the fenders just enough and have it look good. The improvements helped with my rallying as the stock brakes would fade with my driving style.

I drove in some heavy semi-professional rallies for a year. There was a Northeast all night rally series that started at around eight in the evening and finished the next morning at nine. Usually we went through several states and about 30 to 40 percent of the time we would be driving on dirt roads. That also proved to be the death of my first love. On a rainy night on a dirt road going a little too fast I found a very big and stout oak tree. With the abrupt stop, the headlights looked at each other, the hood was on the roof and the engine below the firewall. The good strong car crumpled as designed. My navigator and I were very lucky and escaped with only a few bruises.

The next week I bought another BMW 2002. And for the rest of the story…

Stay tuned, to be continued next month!!

~ Mart Jaama

Editor’s note: Mart will be the next president of the Sierra Chapter and is a charter member of the BMWCCA.

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For many of us, summer means road trips and countless hours behind the wheel of our trusty BMWs.  Now that Memorial Day Weekend has passed, and we are officially in the summer season, you may be thinking about what kind of adventures are on the horizon for Summer 2018.  It’s June, then it’s time to hit the open road and explore your own backyard. Nevada is comprised primarily of desert terrain, but that doesn’t mean there is nothing to see.  From extraordinary geological formations to incredibly blue waters, Nevada proves that desert doesn’t mean devoid of beauty or things to see.  You will be surprised at how many excellent driving adventures that can be had in the place we call home.  Whether you’re going on a quick weekend road trip or a longer, epic cross-country trip, always be safe, have fun and take that summer road trip of a lifetime.

Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities.  Let’s all do our part in keeping our roadways safe for everyone.  Remember that no call, text or email is that important when you are driving.  It can wait!

I am always open to suggestions regarding club functions, so if you have ideas for other events, please do not hesitate to email me at president@sierrabmwcarclub.org

Remember… The Ultimate Driving Machine will always provide the Ultimate Driving Experience!

Until next time.

– Ron Nicasio, President

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This will be the first outing for my E24 M6 after it’s restoration to classic European semi-race specification.  As you might recall in classic days there were many kinds of the same model BMWs – European models, sold only in Europe and Canada; US models; Japanese models; and grey market cars sold everywhere.

My M6 started as a US model, was restored by the original owner, and now has been converted completely to a European model through a total restoration with the help of our chapter member Mike Dietel.

When I get back from this outing, you will be given news about the trip at a Chapter meeting and as a follow-up in the next newsletter. Stay tuned.

The Sierra Chapter could become even better recognized in BMW CCA by sponsoring members attending BMW CCA events like this.  Our Chapter members have an interesting variety of BMWs. They could show off their cars beyond Oktoberfest at other “car fests” events. They are a lot of fun!

Happy Motoring to All,

~ Jim Goodfellow

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About 9:15 am, members of the Sierra Chapter, BMWCCA, started to show up for the Virginia City Cruise and Tour. The location for assembling was the Starbucks on Mt Rose Hwy and Wedge Pkwy. John English, the Wagon master, assembled everyone for a briefing at about 9: 35 on the trip details. The nine BMWs soon departed west on Mt Rose Highway on time at 9:45 am. We proceeded up the twisty and windy highway and in about a half hour we were at the parking area where the fog and mist were so heavy that the lake could not be viewed. Besides the beauty of these surroundings, this was a time to meet and talk to the other participants. Some were old friends, and a few were new to the BMWCCA activities.

After about a 15 minute stop, we then proceed to Incline Village where turned left on Hwy 28.  We proceeded a few miles down the road to Starbucks. We arrived there at about 10:30 am. This was a 15-20 minute stop for picking up more members and some refreshments. We departed Starbucks and stayed on Hwy 28 around Lake Tahoe; luckily the heavy traffic was in the other direction. At the intersection of US Hwy 50 we made a left turn toward Carson City. This was an uncontrolled intersection and it was a challenge to get all the cars onto highway. After a mile or so, John pulled over to regroup and make sure that all the cars made the turn. It was downhill from there to Carson City. Then it was to Hwy 395 north to the cut off to I-580 north. Then it was right onto Hwy 50 again to Virginia City. After several miles, we turned left on the old truck route to Virginia City. This route goes up the very curvy road up 6 mile canyon. By the way, if you missed the trip, this is a very pretty drive that you might want to take someday. Once in Virginia City, everyone drove around until they found a parking place.

With a chili cook-off being held this weekend, parking was a challenge. Some had to park on the lower and side streets while others were able to park in the public parking lot. We ended up at the Palace Hotel and Restaurant for lunch at about 12:30 pm. We were able to all set at the same table, unlike last year. After lunch everyone went their own way.

Some returned to Reno and some stayed in V.C to shop until they dropped. In all, if you missed this trip, prepare for the next event. Join the experience and some HAVE FUN.

~ John English

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You enter to the World Cars gallery, which features a center display of three super-cars – a Porsche 918 Spyder, an Acura NSX and a BMW i8.  Surrounding it are nine other fantastic cars – Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Jaguar, Lamborghini and Porsche.  And there’s a beautiful Isetta there too!

The Corvette gallery displays 12 amazing examples, from the 1954 on a turntable in the middle to a brand new ZR1.  Each example is of the top performing model from the year – big block C3s, Z06s and ZR1s.  Inspiring!

Next was the Ford Shelby gallery with examples of each of the most desirable models – from early GT350s and GT500s to racing Cobra SCs.  Two 1970 Boss’s were there too – a Boss 302 and a Boss 429.

The Fin Cars gallery focused on iconic 1950s and 60s rear finned cars.  Two 1954s showed the early beginning of fins – a Buick Skylark and a Kaiser Darrin.  The height of the finned cars was in 1957, represented in the collection by a Chevy Bel Air, a Desoto Adventurer and a Chrysler 300C – all convertibles.  Beautiful finned Cadillacs included a ’58 and two ‘59s.  It’s interesting that every car is a convertible!

The next gallery I visited was dedicated to Mopars.  Just inside the entrance was a great mural of Richard Petty in a racing setting – so appropriate for the collection of cars.   Great Mopar performance cars included a 1970 Plymouth Superbird, Hemi Cudas, early and final edition Vipers and, of course, a new Challenger Hellcat and Demon.

The museum opened just a year ago and final gallery is still in development.  Called American Muscle Then & Now, more examples are being added to the representatives already there – Camaros and Mustangs, an early GTO and some other early muscle cars, such as a ’58 and ’61 Chevy Impala (348 and 409 respectively).

A couple of other notes about the museum:  It’s located in a 17,000 square foot former missile manufacturing plant on the Raytheon Campus in Portsmouth, RI.  There are 50,000 square feet of display space and 5,000 more for events.  The furnishings, art and murals really add to the displays.   They include pieces by iconic designers such as Americans Charles and Ray Eames and Florence Knoll Bassett and Denmark’s Arne Jacobsen and Hans Wegner.  The museum’s cult classics include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen, the Bocca Sofa (representing Marilyn Monroe’s trademark pouty red lips) by Gufram Italy’s Studio 65 and the Joe Chair (inspired by New York Yankees centerfielder Joe DiMaggio’s baseball glove) by Italian designers de Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi.

I had a chance to talk with the owner of these great cars, Gunther Buerman, whose philosophy is to share his collection with the public rather than keep it locked away.  While he’s always owned classic cars, he began collecting seriously 13 years ago.  He says he considers classic cars “works of art” so the museum is as much an art museum as a car museum.  It’s a beautiful and continuously growing collection, superbly presented – well worth a visit!

BTW…there’s another car museum in Newport, the Audrain Automobile Museum, which opened three years ago.  I wasn’t able to get there this trip, so maybe the next time we’re in New England I’m make a visit.  I just love car museums!

~ John Strom

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I went to work with Blount Construction right out of college. I worked with Blount for 20 years until the company was sold. Some of my most memorable projects I was on were King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the San Jose Convention Center. I went to work for Rudolph and Sletten in San Mateo, CA building biotech projects for Genentech and Chiron. I finished my career with Webcor Construction building commercial buildings. I was the Director for the Letterman Campus at the Presidio(SF) which was George Lucas’ Star War Campus. My last project was a 27-story condominium in downtown San Jose.

I moved to Reno, NV in 2007. Technically, my last project was building our house in ArrowCreek in 2006. It was great fun and probably my favorite project.

OK, so much for background history, so how did I fall in love with BMW’s you ask. Well, I was at a race in Limerock, Connecticut back in the late 60’s with a friend of mine. We were watching the SCCA races and I spotted this strange looking car cornering with the inside front tire off the ground. I asked my friend’s father what that car was. He said it was a BMW 2002. That car was beating every other car around the track. From that day on I told myself I would own one someday. Fast forward to 1974. I bought my first BMW, a brand new maroon BMW 2002. The rest was history. I now have my 22^nd and 23^rd BMW’s, a 2017 X5 and a 2018 440i convertible.

I have been a member of BMWCCA for 36 years and for the Sierra Chapter of BMWCCA since 2007. I served as Membership Chairman for 2 years and President for 4 years. I think we have one of the most active chapters in the country even being one of the smallest. We are more social that racing due to our location, but we have a lot of fun going to dinners after the meetings with the membership and going on terrific tours.

As you can see, cars are a passion of mine. I love to drive which is a good thing since we love to travel. I also love to ski. I was a ski instructor and served on the National Ski Patrol when I was younger. I also love to play tennis and golf. I walk about 20 miles a week to counter the calories from another passion – WINE.  We love to go wine tasting all over the world. We have been tasting in Germany, Austria, Italy, France, New Zealand as well as in  New York, California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington. We have belonged to many wine clubs and have an extensive wine cellar to hold all our wine.

I guess that covers the major things about me. I hope I didn’t bore you. LOL

~ Pat McGoff

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Twenty-seven exceptional BMW 2002s opened the show, gathered from collections across the country, and assembled into four groupings:  Stock, Variants, Modified and Race.  Despite the fact that every car is a BMW 2002, the variety for the eye is stunning.  Beyond the many colors and variations of stock examples, the Variants (cars never sold in the United States) include the world’s best 2002 Vollcabriolet, Baur Cabriolet, Turbo, Touring, and an ultra-rare Lux.

The Modified Grouping, sponsored by Yokohama Tire,features several amazing cars that are not to be missed, including Ali Javidan’s incredible creation, and Robert Chandler’s Estoril-blue tribute to the Turbo…but with a pristine E30 M3 engine tucked under the bonnet.

The 02’s racing heritage is also celebrated.  The very first BMW ever to win points in a sanctioned race in North America was the Hyde Park Motors 2002, and the car proudly leads a contingent of four significant 02 racers.  Included also is the Miller-Norburn #64, the first BMW to ever win a championship at a North American track.

Opening Day also featured talks from three BMW cult celebrities:  BMW author and researcher Jackie Jouret gave a talk about her research for the ICONexhibition book, already being hailed as perhaps the best all-around book on the 2002 ever produced.  Her research in Munich uncovered rare treasures, such as design drawings never before published…until now.  She also found evidence that the “Max Hoffman” creation myth regarding the 2002’s development is just that…a myth.  (Buy the book and get some schoolin’)

Hack Mechanic Rob Siegel also gave this unique perspective on the 2002, and regaled the crowd with the story of Louie…his sturdy but previously neglected 2002 featured in the book Ran When Parked.  Siegel is immensely popular with the 02 crowd, and folks were hanging on every word.

Finally, BMW-commissioned artist Adrian Valentin Mitu talked about his astonishing BMW art featured at the Museum, including the 100-piece Blue Coffee collection, and the new Jochen Neerpasch tribute painting, Blue Hero.  Adrian and his wife Monica traveled all the way from Romania to attend the opening and debut the painting, owned by Foundation Trustee Mike Ura.

THE ICON: 50 Years of the 2002 is the best birthday party in the world for the little car that built a brand, ignited a cult, and launched the largest car club in the world.  In addition to the cars, the museum is also packed to the rafters with hundreds of pieces of 2002-related art and other rarities.

THE ICON runs through January 2019, and is presented by The Werk Shop, along with Modified Grouping Sponsor Yokohama Tire, Car Care Sponsor Griot’s Garage, and partners Bavarian Autosport, Classic BMW, CocoMats, and Odometer Gears.  We’re grateful for all of them!

Plan your road trip and come see the show.  Even the most jaded 2002 fanatic will learn something new.

~ John Strom

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What makes a club great is participation. Not only in going to the events, but also by submitting your life experienced on the road and, especially, about your BMW experiences. This is your newsletter and you are invited to submit things of interest. If they are family friendly they could be published for all club members to enjoy. I know that you have great things to share. Send your contributions to newsletter@sierrabmwcarclub.org. I promise that it doesn’t hurt one little bit to share.

Our club is growing with membership getting close to 180. I hope to see them participate in the many activities that the club has scheduled. Speaking of participation, it would be great if many of you would also participate in another way. Remember our goal is to HAVE FUN. Not only is there are a lot of activities for the fun aspect, but there is a chance to share stories about our favorite car or cars –   the BMW, MINI, & Rolls Royce – That’s the “BMW Group” of fine automobiles.

~ Fred Watson

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1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Upcoming Events
   1. August 11, Fifth Annual BMWCCA Sierra Chapter Picnic
   2. Oct 13-14, El Dorado & Amador County Wine Tour
3. Newport Car Museum – John Strom
4. Virginia City Video
5. BMW Briefs
6. BMW Trivia
7. Q&A?
8. Dinner @ Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant, 13901 S Virginia St, Reno (click here for menu)

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1. New Members & Membership Update
2. Upcoming Events for 2018:
   1. Reno Aces Baseball (July 14)
   2. Poker Run (July 21)
3. BMW Briefs
4. BMW Trivia
5. Q&A?
6. Dinner @ Bertha Miranda’s (336 Mill St. Reno)

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1. New Members and Membership Update
2. Upcoming 2018 Events
   1. Virginia City Tour on May 19
   2. Berlin, NV Drive on June 16
3. BMW Briefs
4. BMW Trivia
5. Q & A
6. Dinner at  Famous Dave’s (4925 Kietzke Lane)

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We had a tour of the National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) on Feb 10th. Pat McGoff arranged the tour and we had 25 members show up for the event.  With 200 plus cars spread around 4 galleries the group immediately immersed itself with the collection and the stories that came with every car.  We took a break and headed to Bertha Miranda for lunch and to relax for a bit before going back to look at some more cars.

The first of many driving events of the year will be on May 19^th.  John English will take the group to Virginia City thru Incline Village and Carson City.  The tour will end up at the Palace for a well-deserved lunch.

Have you registered for O’fest 2018 yet?  The BMWCCA have received a record number of early registrations for Oktoberfest and the host hotel is filling up fast!  Host Hotel: Sheraton Pittsburgh at Station Square. Oktoberfest will kick off on Monday, July 9, and will encompass all the great social and driving events that members are accustomed to.  It is also the 50^th Anniversary of the iconic BMW 2002.  So, you might be in for a treat as this might be the largest gathering of ‘02s ever assembled.  The event concludes on Sunday July 15^th.

Besides the obvious camaraderie and good cheer, we do like to talk about and drive our BMWs.  We still meet on the second Thursday of the month, so I encourage everyone especially the “non-attendees” to check us out.

– Ron Nicasio, President

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The museum is made up of 4 galleries that are broken down by era. Connecting all the galleries are mock roads and buildings with some very beautiful vintage cars parked along the road. The oldest gallery has cars dating back to the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The 1907 Thomas Flyer was the most impressive car for me. It managed to go around the world back in early 1900. Back then that was close to an impossible feat. The 1913 yellow Mercer was another example for early transportation in an open cockpit.

John and Norma English brought their children and they appeared to have a blast. Mateusz Sasiada, one of our new members came with a friend. It was great to see our members taking advantage of a free day at the museum.

Around noon, we all headed down the block to Bertha Miranda’s Mexican Restaurant for lunch. Bertha’s is one of the oldest Mexican restaurants in Reno. The atmosphere was authentic Mexican, and the food was wonderful.

After lunch, members had the option to return to the museum to take a free guided 90-minute tour by a docent. This was a great way to learn first hand about all those beautiful autos and to learn the details of how Bill Harrah made this one of the five greatest car museums in the nation. If you have never been to this spectacular museum, you are missing out on some of the most incredible autos in the nation. Many are a one of a kind model that you will never see anywhere else in the world.

~ Pat McGoff

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~ Mart Jaama

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~ Fred Watson

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Upcoming 2018 Events
   – Virginia City Tour
3. BMW Briefs
4. BMW Trivia
5. Q&A
6. Dinner at Napa -Sonoma South (7671 S. Virginia St in Reno)

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The show featured a number of motorsport, classic car and restoration celebrities doing panel discussions and signing autographs.

~John Strom

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BMW experiences; 1959 worked for Oden’s Cycle Works the BMW -Yamaha dealer. I was racing a Yamaha at the time which had a very weak crank shaft.  Yamaha had a replacement in Compton CA. The shop owner’s son and I took the R69-S demo BMW (what a marvelous motorcycle) and did a bonsai run to LA and back overnight to get the Yamaha to the next race (dumb teenager). First BMW car experience way air conditioning the 2002’s by the hundreds in Sacramento when the 2002’s were selling like hot cakes.

I bought my first BMW after selling my refuse manufacturing company to a German company, a 1982-633 CSI which I still own and work on. Also, at that time I purchased my first “New” BMW motorcycle.

A 1993 K 1100 LT (purple) for Cheri and quick for me. (I still have it as well). My latest BMW is a K1200LT with a side car for my special needs Granddaughter.

I built Rally cars for BMW’s own Satch Carlson, 10 plus Saab’s and then when he started working for Roundel Magazine I built the Roundel cover car for him (Bad Dog a 325 IX).

Cheri and I both enjoy the BMW Club with all its diverse members and the social and driving events.

~ Russ Huntoon

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On Saturday, February 10th, the BMW Sierra Chapter Car Club visited the National Car Museum in downtown Reno. It is also known as the Harrah Car Museum since the late Bill Harrah created the museum with some of the 4000 cars he owned over the years. We had a wonderful turnout with 25 members and guests attending. The Chapter paid for all the entry fees which included a self guided audio tour.

The museum is made up of 4 galleries that are broken down by era. Connecting all the galleries are mock roads and buildings with some very beautiful vintage cars parked along the road. The oldest gallery has cars dating back to the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The 1907 Thomas Flyer was the most impressive car for me. It managed to go around the world back in early 1900. Back then that was close to an impossible feat. The 1913 yellow Mercer was another example for early transportation in an open cockpit.

John and Norma English brought their children and they appeared to have a blast. Mateusz Sasiada, one of our new members came with a friend. It was great to see our members taking advantage of a free day at the museum.

Around noon, we all headed down the block to Bertha Miranda’s Mexican Restaurant for lunch. Bertha’s is one of the oldest Mexican restaurants in Reno. The atmosphere was authentic Mexican, and the food was wonderful.

After lunch, members had the option to return to the museum to take a free guided 90-minute tour by a docent. This was a great way to learn first-hand about all those beautiful autos and to learn the details of how Bill Harrah made this one of the five greatest car museums in the nation. If you have never been to this spectacular museum, you are missing out on some of the most incredible autos in the nation. Many are a one of a kind model that you will never see anywhere else in the world.

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Future Upcoming Events for 2018
   – Virginia City Tour
3. 2018 National Automobile Museum Tour video
4. BMW Briefs
5. BMW Trivia
6. Q&A?
7. Dinner @ Miguel’s (1415 S Virginia St)

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Future Upcoming Events for 2018
   – National Car Museum Tour on Feb 10 (Sat) – Pat
3. Holiday Party Video
4. Service Issue (Sharon)
5. BMW Briefs – Pat
6. BMW Trivia
7. Q&A?
8. Dinner @Famous Daves, 4925 Kietzke Ln.

MEETING MINUTES

1. MEMBERSHIP: Pat McGoff reported 6 new members have joined the club.
2. UPCOMING EVENTS:
   1. February 10 National Automobile Museum Tour  20 members were signed up to attend.
   2. March tech session yet to be confirmed.
   3. May 19 , Virginia City Tour
   4. July 21 Sierra Buttes Tour & Poker Run will be to Nevada City this year.
   5. August 11 Fifth Annual BMWCCA Sierra Chapter Picnic
   6. September possible Mammoth tour—off schedule and this tour will not occur.
   7. October 13 El Dorado & Amador County Wine Tour (rooms have been blocked at Shenandoah Inn)
   8. December 13 Christmas/Holiday Party is locked in at Arrow Creek. Pat McGoff said party will be same as last year
3. 2017 HOLIDAY PARTY: A video of the party was shown at the meeting. Thanks go out to Carol for another great job putting the video together with music.
4. BMW BRIEFS:
   1. Pat McGoff briefed that BMW is recalling approximately 1,000,000 cars sold in America between model years 2006 to 2011. Details are available on the BMWCCA.org web site.
   2. BMW was number one in luxury car sales with over 2 million vehicles sold by the BMW group.
   3. The 2018 M5 will be available this spring with an MSRP of $102,600 plus destination and handling charges.
   4.  BMW has a shot at becoming the number one seller of premium vehicles in China. 542,362 BMWs were delivered in China from January through November.
   5.  BMW May do away with key fob may go away in the future, replaced by an app on a smartphone.
   6.  BMW has broken ground on almost 500 million dollar expansion of its research and innovation center in Munich.
   7.  BMW received 2 best car awards from a German trade journal for the 5 series and the X1.
   8.  2017 M sales were up 19%.  The 5 series,X1 and X5 are sales leaders with North American sales up over 4%. However, Mini sales were down over 5% and Mini is planning on going to all electric vehicles in the future.
5. BMW TRIVIA
   QUESTION: What is the oldest BMW in America?
   ANSWER: A 1930 3/15 DA2 Cabriolet that tops out at 35 mph. (BMW completed its first car in 1929).
6. DINNER: Dinner after the meeting was at Famous Dave’s on Kietzke Lane.

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. 2018 Upcoming Events
3. European Driving – John Strom
4. BMW Briefs
5. Q&A?
6. Dinner @ Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant, 13901 S Virginia St, Reno (click here for menu)

MEETING MINUTES

Mart Jaama, Vice President, presided over meeting.

27 in Attendance

1. MEMBERSHIP: Two new members have joined the club.
2. UPCOMING EVENTS
   • February 10, National Automobile Museum Tour
   • March ??, Tech Session, Bill Pearce BMW
   • May 19, Virginia City Tour
   • June 16, Tour to the Berlin Ghost Town*
   • July 21, Sierra Buttes Tour & Poker Run
   • August 11, Fifth Annual BMWCCA Sierra Chapter Picnic
   • September ??, Mammouth Tour*
   • October 13-14, El Dorado & Amador County Wine Tour (rooms have been blocked at Shenandoah Inn)
   • December 13 – Christmas/Holiday Party (Pat McGoff said party will be same as last year)
3. EUROPEAN DRIVING
   John Strom made a photo presentation and talk about the challenges of driving in Europe. He described different cars he has driven in Europe and recommended you rent the narrowest car available because of the narrow roads and tight parking spots. Also, a GPS is essential.
   European road signs can be quite different from USA signs and he strongly recommended reviewing the signs on the internet before any European driving trip.
4. BMW FOUNDATION
   Mart Jaama briefed on the BMW Foundation and the financial support needed from the local chapters. Any action by our chapter was deferred and will be discussed at the upcoming board meeting.
5. BMW BRIEFS and BMW TRIVIA were reserved for the February meeting
   
6. DINNER @ Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant, 13901 S Virginia St, Reno (click here for menu)

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After cocktails, we went to the Club which was only minutes away. The McGoff’s are members of the Club so there was no rental charge for the room. The Sierra Chapter also provided the wine for dinner. This year we had a buffet style dinner with mahi-mahi, tri-tip and chicken for the main entrees. The room was beautifully decorated and had a cozy fireplace that enhanced a lovely venue for the party.

The highlight of the evening was the annual raffle. Again, Bill Pearce BMW contributed several raffle items and Mike Dietel donated a gift from The Sport Haus. Almost everyone won a prize. For those who weren’t so lucky, we had BMW lapel pins. Everyone was a winner! The party is booked again at The Club for 2018. We encourage our members who didn’t come in 2017 to come this year. It is a great event and a good opportunity to meet other members of the Sierra Chapter.

Happy New Year!

~ Pat McGoff

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My first extensive personal experience with a BMW came in 1986 when I worked for Porsche Cars North America.  I purchased a new red 635CSi 5-speed for a competitive comparison driving event we did around the country.  Alice and I flew to Oakland where we picked the car up from Weatherford BMW and drove it back to Reno.  I remember how wonderful the car was to drive.  And as I got to experience the car more during its break-in period, I marveled at the great the clutch/shifter action and how smoothly and evenly the power came on as you accelerated.  Then as I got to drive it on three racetracks during the Porsche event during the summer of 1986, I learned how truly great the car was.  I wanted one!

I bought my first personal BMW in September 2003 when I came across a beautiful 1972 2002tii on consignment at Sport Haus.  It was Polaris Silver with a mostly-original, blue interior.  Special features were a Nardi wood steering wheel and Campagnolo alloy wheels.  It was a BMW I always wanted to experience – the classic round-taillight tii in a perfect color!

Once I had the car I joined the BMW Club as both Alice and I have been long-time Porsche Club members and we always enjoyed the car-club experience.  At the time there was no local chapter in Northern Nevada so I was assigned to the Sin City Chapter in Las Vegas.   That was too far away and I was delighted to be part of the core group who formed our Sierra chapter in 2007.

I sold the 2002tii in 2009 but continued to enjoy driving a BMW as our daily driver was a silver 2008 E83 X3.  Today we have a grey 2012 F25 X3 xdrive 35i daily driver and a red 2003 E46 M3 6-speed convertible.   My other German performance car is a 2009 Porsche Boxster S with the PDK transmission and Sport Chrono package.

The optional Dynamic Handling Package on the F25 X3 makes it amazingly fun to drive when the roads get curvy.  Changing the setting from Normal to Sport brings everything to life and really makes a difference in the handling.  Moving the shifter to the manual mode and using the steering wheel paddles to control the 8-speed automatic also adds to the driving fun.  It’s definitely not your typical SUV – BMW’s label of SAV – Sport Activity Vehicle – truly fits!

As for the E46 M3, what can I say…to me it’s the most beautiful 3-series to date.  And with the 6-speed manual and a 7,900 rpm redline and 333 hp, it’s so much fun to “play with”.   And we can enjoy cruising with the top down!

I’m a car nut for sure!  I’ve owned lots of unique and interesting cars over the years and there’s nothing I like better than talking about cars and experiencing them.   Cars have always been an avocation and in 1981 I was able to combine this avocation with my vocation when I went to work for a large car dealer in Roanoke, Virginia, doing Organizational Development work.   I spent over 30 years in the car business, working in retail for four years, for Porsche Cars North America for six years and 22 years running my own business providing training, coaching and consulting, primarily in the car business.

Alice and I have always enjoyed our car club experience.  We describe it as a social club based around cars – very special cars!  We’ve been Porsche Club members since the early ‘90s and BMW Club members since 2003.  We’ve hosted many events for both clubs and attended many, many more.   I served as the newsletter editor for both clubs and as President of the Porsche Club in 2000.  It’s truly “about the people not just the cars.”    I say, if you like people and you like cars, join the club and have fun with both!

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• January 11, Meeting/Social, Bill Pearce BMW/TBD 6pm
• February 8, Meeting/Social, Bill Pearce BMW/TBD 6pm
• February 10, National Automobile Museum Tour
• March 8, Meeting/Social, Bill Pearce BMW/TBD 6pm
• March ??, Tech Session, Bill Pearce BMW
• April 12, Meeting/Social, Bill Pearce BMW/TBD 6pm
• May 10, Meeting/Social, Bill Pearce BMW/TBD 6pm
• May 19, Virginia City Tour
• June 14, Meeting/Social, Bill Pearce BMW/TBD 6pm
• June 16, Tour to the Berlin Ghost Town*
• Jul 12, Meeting/Social, Bill Pearce BMW/TBD 6pm
• July 21, Sierra Buttes Tour & Poker Run
• August 9, Meeting/Social, Bill Pearce BMW/TBD 6pm
• August 11, Fifth Annual BMWCCA Sierra Chapter Picnic
• September 13, Meeting/Social, Bill Pearce BMW/TBD 6pm
• September ??, Mammouth Tour*
• October 11, Meeting/Social, Bill Pearce BMW/TBD 6pm
• October 13-14, El Dorado & Amador County Wine Tour
• November 3, Fun Rally
• November 8, Meeting/Social, Bill Pearce BMW/TBD 6pm
• December 13 – Christmas/Holiday Party

*Details forthcoming

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It has been several months now since pulling off the Street Survival 2017 event on October 7^th. I would like to take the opportunity to personally thank all those volunteers who showed up to help – you were all “Rock Stars!”  A special thanks to the in-car coaches from the SCCA who showed up to assist, you guys got rave reviews from your assigned students. Please pass on my gratitude to Carol Deborde for getting the word out to her club.

As luck would have it, the weather gods shone down on the event all day and provided us with almost 80 degrees and plenty of Reno sunshine on an early October day, it was just great to be outdoors. We had 20 enthusiastic students from lots of different places; Petaluma, Cameron Park, San Jose, Nevada City, and Alpine Meadows in California, Sparks and Reno in Nevada. It just blows me away how far some people will travel to get to this event – a true testament to the cause if you will. I would also mention that 15 of the 20 students required a “Minor Release.” My hats off to their parents for ensuring a valuable lesson in their children’s driver education.

I realize that some of you reading this article may not be very impressed by the meager number of 20 students out of what feels like a bazillion number of young drivers on the road today. Personally speaking, if I get one student to be a better driver then I’m way ahead of the game. And I can safely say that our volunteer coaches and staff pretty much feel the same way. If you haven’t participated in the past then I highly encourage you to check it out, we would love to see you next year in any capacity.

I would also like to mention my gratitude to the Reno Police Department for sending Motorcycle Officer Ben Lancaster to answer student questions, to SAIA LTL Freight (Craig, Shannon and Jonah) for providing an 18-wheeler so students could understand what it is like to drive one these from a vision standpoint, and to retired WCSO Deputy Kimberly Myers for her inspirational message to our students.

~Steve Polimeni, Driving Events Coordinator

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First time wine tour members Kathy and Bob Bennett joined the group in Genoa and Bob and Linda Sanfilippo joined at the first rest stop in Carson Pass.  It was warmer at 8000 feet than in the Sierra Summit parking lot (you will see pictures from Carson Pass).  We were on time and on schedule and everything was under control for the 13 cars in the group—but that did not last.

The route leaving Carson Pass continued to SR 88 about 20 miles to the turn off onto Mormon Immigrant Trail road.  The first 7 cars in line followed the leader when he turned on to Mormon Immigrant Trail but the next 6 did not!   Three of the six took Omo Ranch Road and found their way to the first stop Amador Cellars on Shenandoah Road.  Here is where the fun starts.  The other three ended where SR 88 connects with SR 49 and headed toward Plymouth and were looking for Amador Cellars on Steiner Road because that was the address your “all knowing” tour guide put in the Itinerary (Amador Cellars is on Shenandoah Road).  But all is well that end well—all three found Amador Cellars in plenty of time to enjoy its wine before the Lunch stop at Karmere Vineyards.

Linda Long and her husband, the owners Amador Cellars, welcomed the group to a private tasting area outside of the winery public tasting room in the barrel storage warehouse.  The Weather was perfect for outside tasting of Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Barbara and Rhone valley varietals.

Then it was on to Karmere Vineyards for lunch.  Karmere reserved its outside patio for our use. Before and after lunch tasting and shopping were the order of the day in the large Karmere tasting room and gift shop.  Sampling Karmere’s  2016 vintage Zinfandel and Primavera still aging in the barrel was available to entice purchase of a future for delivery in 2018.

From Karmere we traveled up hill and down dusty dale to MaBeRa Wines where Ramona and Mario provided a fantastic setting (outside with tables and umbrellas) for tasting their wonderful wine.  Ramona displayed a BMW Club flag to welcome us (See Joyce and Cheri in front of flag in pictures on web page).  Although we had just come from lunch we all enjoyed the assorted meat, cheeses and other snacks Ramona provided to enhance the enjoyment of the six wines offered for tasting.  Ramona and Mario patiently answered questions and invited us back in 2018.

Last stop of the day was Scott Harvey Wines also a new stop for the group.  Scott Harvey arranged for us to be in a small area adjacent to public tasting area and served its award-winning Zinfandel for tasting.

After enjoying the Scott Harvey wine, the group moved on to the Shenandoah Inn to check in and prepare for the pool side party.  At the appointed hour the group assembled pool side with a bottle of their favorite wine of the day.  Party Platters from the Amador Vintage Market were waiting.  Platters included assorted artisan cheese, fruit, nuts bread & crackers; Grilled chicken, and pork tenderloin with mustard and chutney; hummus with chips and vegetables and Amador Vintage Famous Chips and salsa.  After appetites had been wetted, Pokerville Market Pizza showed up—Combination; Vegetarian; and Chicken Pesto.  Drinking Wine and visiting must make you ravenous because there was no Pizza leftover.   Cheri and Russ provide Halloween pumpkin cookies for dessert.

The adventure ended Sunday morning at what is now the traditional breakfast at Marlene & Glen’s Dead Fly Dinner.  If you have not been there you need to experience the family size single servings available from a menu that has everything. Marlene sets a table big enough for all of us.  After breakfast members found their way home some stopping first at the Amador Flower Farm, Pokerville Market or other wineries.

The tentative plan is to hold the tour on the same weekend next October—so save Saturday and Sunday October 13 &14, 2018 and join the fun.

~ De Sharp

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On Oct. 7th, the chapter hosted the Tire Rack Street Survival event at the NVHP Vehicle Training Facility.  The event had 19 students who learned in their own cars its handling limits and how to control them.  A couple of guest speakers were present to communicate to young driving adults how important it is to be alert at all times when behind the wheel.  A semi-trailer truck was parked on the track where students were allowed to climb on the driver’s seat to give them a glimpse of what the driver can see or not see.  As always Steve Polemini did an outstanding job in being the event leader and class room god.  Thank you to all who volunteered and donated their Saturday to make sure that this event was a success.

My favorite club event, Sierra Foothills Wine Tour took place on October 14th & 16th.  We had a good mix of new and not so new members that were in attendance.  I always encourage everyone especially the people new to the group to go to this trip, it will not disappoint.  Ron Rachow did a brilliant job of leading the group thru the windy roads off Rt. 88 on our way to Plymouth, CA.  We visited two well liked wineries and two new ones that we can definitely add to our “go to” vintners for next year’s trip.  A relaxing stop for lunch, dinner and drinks by the pool, and a breakfast fit for a king make this one a complete experience.

The Halloween themed Fun Rally was held on Oct 28 and was organized by VP Mart Jaama and Newsletter editor Fred Watson.  Participants were asked to complete a predetermined set of stops and note the time and location of each in costume!  Everyone had a blast.  Thank you and hats off to the organizers for making this event fun.

The two part Holiday party on Dec 14th started off at the well-appointed home of the McGoff’s.  Serving a few fun appetizers and opening a few bottles of wine was all it took to get the Holiday party going.  Followed by dinner at The Club at Arrowcreek which is just a quick jaunt from Casa McGoff.

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and I am looking forward to a fantastic 2018!

~Ron Nicasio

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My first BMW was a 1983 320i which I purchased in 1989. I then upgraded to a 1985 318i in 1991. My first exciting driving experience in a BMW was going from Tucson to Kino Bay Mexico. I was able to utilize the car full capabilities at high speeds. Since then, I have had a total of 9 BMW’s and hope to have more in the future.

In 1992 while driving home, a car made a U-turn in front of me. I tried to avoid the other car but hit it and spun out. My car ended up on the median and sustained minimal damage. My car was drivable, and I had no injuries. Safety and reliability are the major reasons why I like BMW’s.

Like most European automobile, the cost of maintaining it is higher compared to Japanese and American cars. During my high school years, we had 2 European cars, 3 Japanese cars and 2 Ford pick-ups.  I do feel that BMW’s is the “ultimate driving machine” and the cost is well worth the extra cost.

The interest in BMWCCA is growing because of the involvement of the members. I’m a past president of the Sierra Chapter BMWCCA and am currently on the Board of Directors. To me our members are like my extended family. I look forward to seeing them at every meeting and at our various events. As a small chapter, we are trying to develop new activities. Hopefully, these will attract more of our members to participate.  I also encourage my clients that have BMW’s to join the club, or their local chapter, if they live out of state.

My wife, Diane, and I were members of the Porsche club until she sold her Boxster 4 years ago. We are currently members of the Audi Club too. They are currently forming a Sierra Chapter in Northern Nevada and I hope to share ideas with them. The new president of the Audi club thinks very highly of the BMWCCA and especially our chapter.  Her welcomes my input.

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Itinerary

Club member were on the road again on Saturday, October 14, 2017 headed for Plymouth California. The day dawned clear and sunny. However, when the 25 restless drivers and passengers arrived at the Sierra Summit parking lot there was no standing around in groups drinking coffee and waiting for all the expected wine aficionados to arrive. The wind was bitter cold (that is why in the video there are no pictures of the group at the Sierra Summit). We hit the road at the scheduled departure time of 7:45 AM.

First time wine tour members Kathy and Bob Bennett joined the group in Genoa and Bob and Linda Sanfilippo joined at the first rest stop in Carson Pass. It was warmer at 8000 feet than in the Sierra Summit parking lot (you will see pictures from Carson Pass). We were on time and on schedule and everything was under control for the 13 cars in the group—but that did not last.

The route leaving Carson Pass continued to SR 88 about 20 miles to the turn off onto Mormon Immigrant Trail road. The first 7 cars in line followed the leader when he turned on to Mormon Immigrant Trail but the next 6 did not! Three of the six took Omo Ranch Road and found their way to the first stop Amador Cellars on Shenandoah Road. Here is where the fun starts. The other three ended where SR 88 connects with SR 49 and headed toward Plymouth and were looking for Amador Cellars on Steiner Road because that was the address your “all knowing” tour guide put in the Itinerary (Amador Cellars is on Shenandoah Road). But all is well that end well—all three found Amador Cellars in plenty of time to enjoy its wine before the Lunch stop at Karmere Vineyards.

Linda Long and her husband, the owners Amador Cellars, welcomed the group to a private tasting area outside of the winery public tasting room in the barrel storage warehouse. The Weather was perfect for outside tasting of Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Barbara and Rhone valley varietals.

Then it was on to Karmere Vineyards for lunch. Karmere reserved its outside patio for our use. Before and after lunch tasting and shopping were the order of the day in the large Karmere tasting room and gift shop. Sampling Kramere’s 2016 vintage Zinfandel and Primavera still aging in the barrel was available to entice purchase of a future for delivery in 2018.

From Karmere we traveled up hill and down dusty dale to MaBeRa Wines where Ramona and Mario provided a fantastic setting (outside with tables and umbrellas) for tasting their wonderful wine. Ramona displayed a BMW Club flag to welcome us (See Joyce and Cheri in front of flag in pictures on web page). Although we had just come from lunch we all enjoyed the assorted meat, cheeses and other snacks Ramona provided to enhance the enjoyment of the six wines offered for tasting. Ramona and Mario patiently answered questions and invited us back in 2018.

Last stop of the day was Scott Harvey Wines also a new stop for the group. Scott Harvey arranged for us to be in a small area adjacent to public tasting area and served its award-winning Zinfandel for tasting.

After enjoying the Scott Harvey wine, the group moved on to the Shenandoah Inn to check in and prepare for the pool side party. At the appointed hour the group assembled pool side with a bottle of their favorite wine of the day. Party Platters from the Amador Vintage Market were waiting. Platters included assorted artisan cheese, fruit, nuts bread & crackers; Grilled chicken, and pork tenderloin with mustard and chutney; hummus with chips and vegetables and Amador Vintage Famous Chips and salsa. After appetites had been wetted, Pokerville Market Pizza showed up—Combination; Vegetarian; and Chicken Pesto. Drinking Wine and visiting must make you ravenous because there was no Pizza leftover. Cheri and Russ provide Halloween pumpkin cookies for dessert.

The adventure ended Sunday morning at what is now the traditional breakfast at Marlene & Glen’s Dead Fly Dinner. If you have not been there you need to experience the family size single servings available from a menu that has everything. Marlene sets a table big enough for all of us. After breakfast members found their way home some stopping first at the Amador Flower Farm, Pokerville Market or other wineries.

The tentative plan is to hold the tour on the same weekend next October—so save Saturday and Sunday October 13 &14, 2018 and join the fun.

~ De Sharp

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Upcoming Events: Holiday Party
3. Wine Tour video
4. Fun Rally Video
5. BMW Foundation
6. BMW Trivia
7. Q&A?
8. Dinner is @ Famous Daves at 4925 Kietzke Ln.

MEETING MINUTES

Ron Nicasio, President, presided over meeting.

25 in Attendance

1. MEMBERSHIP: Ron Nicasio reported 10 new members have joined the club.
2. UPCOMING EVENTS
   The club annual Christmas Holiday Party will be December 14th. It will start at 5:30 p.m. at the McGoff residence for pre dinner social hour. Attendees should bring their favored beverage.Snacks/treats will be provided by the club. Dinner will be at the Arrow Creek club at 7:00 p.m. dinner will be buffet style with a choice of mahi-mahi, chicken, or tri-tip. Cost is $32 per person with checked payable to the Sierra Chapter BMWCCA and should be sent to De Sharp ASAP if you plan to attend and have not already done so.
3. PAST EVENTSVideos were shown of the annual Wine Tour to Amador County as well as the Fun Rally to various historical places in our area. Thanks to the Sharps, McGoffs, and Rachow’s for organizing the wine tour and to Mart Jaama and Fred Watson for staging the fun rally. The videos are available for viewing on the club website.
4. BMW FOUNDATION
   Mart Jaama briefed on the BMW Foundation and the financial support needed from the local chapters. Any action by our chapter was deferred and will be discussed at the upcoming board meeting.
5. BMW BRIEFS
   Pat McGoff reported on the ongoing diesel investigation of German cars which appears centered on whether BMW, MB, AUDI AND VOLKSWAGEN had formed an illegal cartel and fixed prices on certain parts and technologies .Pat also briefed on the recall of X 3 model years 2006-2010 relating to front seat passenger occupant detection mats and not to the Takata air bags.In mid 2018 all BMWs and Minis will be getting Alexa. Details are available on the BMW CCA web site.
6. BMW TRIVIAQuestion:
   Question: What company has BMW partnered with in a self-driving research group? Answer: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
7. DINNER: Dinner after the meeting was at Famous Dave’s BBQ on Kietzke lane.

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The day began at the Raley’s Shopping Center, off Wedge Parkway, at 9:00 am for registration. The briefing with hand-outs at 9:15 am and the first team off at 9:30 am. This was in a typical rally format with time intervals between each car starting off on this great day. Thankfully, Mart had several years of rally experience. This was a timed event, time out and time in had to be within 4.5 hours. We didn’t want everyone bunching up become a race and follow leader to be the norm. With four different possible routes, the teams had to figure out the best way to meet the final objective. Out of all the possible sites that were originally surveyed, they had to locate 12 possibilities and remember details about what they observed. Out of 50 or so possibilities, it was narrowed down to something attainable. The sites included historical markers, haunted mansions, and local cemeteries. The area covered was from South Reno to Gardnerville. Of course, Virginia City and Genoa were also included.

What a great day. Mother nature really cooperated this time. Beautiful and temperatures in the mod-seventies. We couldn’t have asked for a better day this last weekend of October. By briefing time, we had 8 teams assembled and were excited to begin. The number “1” team to leave was Art and Diane Ona.

The final team, number “8“, Jim and Bridget Johns, was off and running at 9:45 am. Things were finally under way and on time.

For the Rally they were required to find the specific sites and explore and remember details about the sites. Learn about our historical area and drive on some beautiful and challenging roads. The challenging part of the Rally was answering a 24-question test. We ended up in Carson City for a late lunch. Gift baskets were awarded for the Rally and Costume Winners. Russ and Cheri Huntoon had the best scores and got at all the sites and took home a great gift basket. She had worn a spider costume and had her giant spider draped on the basket. I guess she had already won before the test was administered. Jim and Bridget Johns were the best costume award winners by the people’s choice survey.

The bar has been set for this event. Expect something bigger and better next year. As a club member, you are missing a lot of Fun by not participating in the activities that are offered each year. If there is something or some activity that you would like to have the club incorporate into the schedule, get in contact with one of the officers or board members and let your desires be known. The Board, the Faithful Few, meets and set the activities up for the next year. Currently the Board Meeting is in December. You have several months to get your ideas to someone.

People you should get to know who were present at the rally:

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Today was the best Fun Rally that the Sierra Chapter has ever had. With all that have RSPD, there a small but great turnout for the event. Time spent making all the preparations was very rewarding as the day wore on. Doing an event takes a little time and effort for the figuring out all the various problems that might occur and having solutions thought out in advance. I hope that after reading this article, more members will get more involved with the club activities. Maybe some of you will step up and become part of the “Faithful Few”.

The day began at the Raley’s Shopping Center, off Wedge Parkway, at 9:00 am for registration. The briefing with hand-outs at 9:15 am and the first team off at 9:30 am. This was in a typical rally format with time intervals between each car starting off on this great day. Thankfully, Mart had several years of rally experience. This was a timed event, time out and time in had to be within 4.5 hours. We didn’t want everyone bunching up become a race and follow leader to be the norm. With four different possible routes, the teams had to figure out the best way to meet the final objective. Out of all the possible sites that were originally surveyed, they had to locate 12 possibilities and remember details about what they observed. Out of 50 or so possibilities, it was narrowed down to something attainable. The sites included historical markers, haunted mansions, and local cemeteries. The area covered was from South Reno to Gardnerville. Of course, Virginia City and Genoa were also included.

What a great day. Mother nature really cooperated this time. Beautiful and temperatures in the mod-seventies. We couldn’t have asked for a better day this last weekend of October. By briefing time, we had 8 teams assembled and were excited to begin. The number “1” team to leave was Art and Diane Ona.

The final team, number “8“, Jim and Bridget Johns, was off and running at 9:45 am. Things were finally under way and on time.

For the Rally they were required to find the specific sites and explore and remember details about the sites. Learn about our historical area and drive on some beautiful and challenging roads. The challenging part of the Rally was answering a 24-question test. We ended up in Carson City for a late lunch. Gift baskets were awarded for the Rally and Costume Winners. Russ and Cherie Hooten had the best scores and got at all the sites and took home a great gift basket. She had worn a spider costume and had her giant spider draped on the basket. I guess she had already won before the test was administered. Jim and Bridget Johns were the best costume award winners by the people’s choice survey.

The bar has been set for this event. Expect something bigger and better next year. As a club member, you are missing a lot of Fun by not participating in the activities that are offered each year. If there is something or some activity that you would like to have the club incorporate into the schedule, get in contact with one of the officers or board members and let your desires be known. The Board, the Faithful Few, meets and set the activities up for the next year. Currently the Board Meeting is in December. You have several months to get your ideas to someone.

People you should get to know who were present at the rally:

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We had our Sierra Buttes Tour and Poker Run on July 29^th.  There were about 17 cars that made the trip into the Sierra foothills and ended up at the Longboard Bar & Grill for lunch.  John English came out with the winning poker hand to bring home the coveted gift basket.  Thank you once again to Sharon and Andy Goodrich for organizing this exciting driving event.

The other event was the Fourth Annual Family Picnic. This year we decided to add a Show and Shine with radio controlled car races. This was hosted by Pat and Joann McGoff and Mart Jama. The event was well attended by thirty-six family members at the ArrowCreek Clubhouse. Besides a fabulous bar-be-que, first Show and Shine had eighteen entries. This was a great success with many trophies and awards given out. (see event article) We had mostly BMW, s in the lineup plus two MB SL’s and one lonely Subaru. I’m looking forward to a bigger and better event next year. Come out and enjoy the fun.

– Ron Nicasio, President

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Highlights
My first flight into South Vietnam we overflew a little civilian French airport on the coast that had a short little runway with asphalt potholes and a low power radio station.  10 years later I made an emergency landing there and it was called DaNang!
I delivered the first RF-4 into Continental Europe direct from St Louis, MO.  What great fun!

I always loved BMWs.
In Europe had an 1800 TI.  We could take a week end drive to the Nurburgring for a day of fun driving for just few coins.  Not like today!!!)
When we lived in Honolulu, I had the first 2002 (what) in the state.  We would put all the surfboards on top rack and spend weekends on beach in the surf with kids and wife.   Wonderful!
Today I have collection of classic BMWs.  I call them “Cars with History!!
E-24 M6: early Dinan mod car and is in final step of restoration.
E-34 M5: Personal import from Germany final production of hand built M5 Europe version.
E-39 M5: daily driver.
Alpina B12 6.0: this is the only one in US, a personal import from Spain.

E-31 850CSi: another personal import from Germany. BMW Individual Shop with customizing by Alpina factory.

Aston Martin DB7: this was first year of production for the V12 convertible.
E-36/8 Z3/M Roadster: this has been customized into auto cross special.
E-34 M5: Barn Find, for sale, this was the first E-34 M5 factory demonstrator on West Coast.

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In the mid-1980s BMW built a one-off car using parts from their sports/racing cars, their mid-sized sedans and their luxury 6 series coupe.  They showed it at the European car show and it was an immediate success.  They made it into the E-28 M5 hand built production Uber super sports sedan and it was an instant classic success!

When BMW continued into the E-34 production they continued the M5 hand built model Uber super sports sedan.  They sent the first West Coast car to their San Francisco office where it was used as the demonstrator for the West Coast.  When the model was continued the next year they sold the first car to a doctor in Marin County, Cal.

The Doctor eventually sold it to Jim Goodfellow and he later sold it to a friend in Carson City.  During a routine service a mechanic forgot to refill transmission with fluid and subsequent driving ruined the transmission.  A replacement was fitted but Jim’s friend became ill and which caused him to finally store it.  When he died the M5 became part of the estate and it has been parked for several years.

Jim is now the current owner again, the car is running; Reno Rennsports has inspected it and can tell anyone about the car.

If you are interested in owning an “M” classic with history you can contact Jim at 775-750-7098 or Reno Rennsports at 775-997-8164.

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A HUGE thanks to all of our COACHES/VOLUNTEERS (see below)
Motorcycle Officer Ben Lancaster – Reno PD,
Shannon Lagace, Jonah Dillman & Craig – SAIA LTL Freight,
Kim Myers – BMW CCA,
REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER
And mostly to our fearless Leader: STEVE POLIMENI, without you this event would not be possible!
Thanks Parents, because you care

BMWCCA Sierra Chapter White Knuckled, Fearless Coaches (in alphabetical order):

 Volunteers

Greetings to all my Street Survivor fans!

It has been several months now since pulling off the Street Survival 2017 event, and I would like to take the opportunity to personally thank all those volunteers who showed up to help – you were all “Rock Stars!”  A special thanks to the in-car coaches from the SCCA who showed up to assist, you guys got rave reviews from your assigned students. Please pass on my gratitude to Carol Deborde for getting the word out to her club.

As luck would have it, the weather gods shone down on the event all day and provided us with almost 80 degrees and plenty of Reno sunshine on an early October day, it was just great to be outdoors. We had 20 enthusiastic students from lots of different places; Petaluma, Cameron Park, San Jose, Nevada City, and Alpine Meadows in California, Sparks and Reno in Nevada. It just blows me away how far some people will travel to get to this event – a true testament to the cause if you will. I would also mention that 15 of the 20 students required a “Minor Release.” My hats off to their parents for ensuring a valuable lesson in their children’s driver education.

I realize that some of you reading this article may not be very impressed by the meager number of 20 students out of what feels like a bazillion number of young drivers on the road today. Personally speaking, if I get one student to be a better driver then I’m way ahead of the game. And I can safely say that our volunteer coaches and staff pretty much feel the same way. If you haven’t participated in the past then I highly encourage you to check it out, we would love to see you next year in any capacity.

I would also like to mention my gratitude to the Reno Police Department for sending Motorcycle Officer Ben Lancaster to answer student questions, to SAIA LTL Freight (Craig, Shannon and Jonah) for providing an 18-wheeler so students could understand what it is like to drive one these from a vision standpoint, and to retired WCSO Deputy Kimberly Myers for her inspirational message to our students.

~ Steve Polimeni, Driving Events Coordinator

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Upcoming Events:
   1.  Saturday & Sunday, October 14^th & 15^th – El Dorado & Amador County Wine Tour (DeArmond)
   2. Saturday, October 28^th – Fun Rally
3. Family Picnic Photos
4. Street Survival video
5. BMW Trivia
6. Q&A?
7. Dinner is @ Olive Garden at 4900 S. Virginia

MEETING MINUTES

Ron Nicasio, President, presided over meeting.

25 in Attendance

1. MEMBERSHIP: Sharon Goodrich reported 1 new member has joined the club.
2. UPCOMING EVENTS
   1. Wine Tour: The annual wine tour to Amador county will be October 14th. 13 cars are signed up for the trip. De Sharp gave update and distributed written information.
   2. Fun Rally: Fred Watson gave some details on fun rally scheduled for October 28th. Tour will send participants to various historical sites and finish up with a late lunch in Carson City. Prizes will be awarded to rally winners and also for best costume. More details will be provided to those who sign up.
3. PAST EVENTS: Videos were shown of the annual picnic/show and shine as well as videos of street survival. Thanks to Carol Villar for her great work in preparing the videos. The videos are available for viewing on the club website.
4. BMW BRIEFS:
   1. Pat McGoff reported on a mysterious BMW collector in Southern California who buys and sells on a whim. Now he has 52 cars and at one time had 14 2002tii models in various stages of repair. More details are available at automobilemag.com.
   2. Pat also briefed on the new X3 and engines available including an M 40 model.
5. BMW TRIVIA
   Question: What BMW model convertible is being discontinued in 2018?
   Answer: The 6 series convertible will be replaced by the upcoming 8
6. DINNER: Dinner after the meeting was at the Olive Garden on South Virginia

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The Sierra Chapters 4th annual summer picnic was held on August 12th at the ArrowCreek Residence Club. The day turned out to be a perfect day for a picnic. Mart Jaama held a “Show & Shine” in the Club parking lot. A big thank you to Mart for making some great trophies to pass out to three lucky winners. I and new member Mark Hannon did the grilling duties. We had awesome hamburgers, hot dogs and sausage provided by the club. Members brought side dishes to compliment the main meal. There was plenty of food to go around for everyone. We were able to use the indoor residence club to dine although picnic tables were also provided outside with umbrellas.

We had 18 member cars show up for the event, 15 BMWs, two classic MB SL’s and a Subaru. De Sharp brought his beautiful M4, which did win one of the Show and Shine trophies, the People’s Choice award. Sharon Goodrich had her blue M228 on hand and it also won a trophy, the brightest award. Pat & Joann’s 2018 440i convertible won the Cutest Car award. There was a BMW hubcap award given to the Subaru owners. Plus there were another gifts and gag items given out. It was a great idea to have a show and shine with the picnic. Mart also invited members to bring remote control cars to the picnic. Ron Nicasio brought his to challenge Marts remote car. Maybe next year we can get more cars to show up and race. This event is a lot of fun and we hope that members will put it on their calendars for next year!!

Pat and Mart

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Upcoming Events:
   1.  Saturday, October 7^th – Street Survival (Message from Steve Polimeni)
   2.  Saturday & Sunday, October 14^th & 15th – El Dorado & Amador County Wine Tour (DeArmond)
3. Photos from: Fourth Annual BMWCCA Sierra Chapter Picnic | Show & Shine
4. The 6^th Generation M5 (Video)
5. BMW Trivia
6. Q&A?
7. Dinner is @ Olive Garden at 4900 S. Virginia, Reno, NV 89502

MEETING MINUTES

Ron Nicasio, President, presided over meeting.

16 in Attendance

1. MEMBERSHIP: Pat McGoff reported one new member has joined the club.
2. UPCOMING EVENTS
   1. Street Survival is set for October 7^th.  Steve is in need of volunteers for the event to include coaches, course workers, and admin tasks. Please contact Steve and let him know how you can help.  Set up for the event will be Friday, October 6, at 4:30 pm at the event site.  Volunteers needed to help with set up. The school starts at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 7^th
   2. The annual Wine Tour to Amador county will be October 14^th. 13 cars are signed up for the trip.
   3.  Mart Jaama is working on Fun Rally for later this year. Details to follow.
   4. Reno SCCA is holding a track event at Thunder Hill on October 28^th and 29^th–Thunder On The West Course PDX/Time Trial #4. This is NOT a BMW club event.  Contact Mike Foster for further details.
3. BMW BRIEFS
   1. Ron Nicasio reported on new M5, the fastest and most technologically advanced 5 series vehicle. It will come in 3 drive modes including all wheel drive. Ron showed a video of this 6^th generation M5.
   2. Pat McGoff reported on 3 new concept cars being brought out by BMW.  They are the new 8 series, the new Z4, a Grand Coupe aimed as a Tesla challenger with a range of 373 miles on a charge. Details are available on the BMW car club of America website.
   3. Schnitzer has developed the fastest street legal BMW around the Nürburgring, a lightweight coupe based on an M235i. More details in the Roundel.
4. BMW TRIVIA
   BMW i Ventures invests in electric buses manufactured by Protera which has a 60% market share of the North American electric mass transit market. Reno is one one of the cities currently running Protera buses on city streets.
5. ERRATA: Jim Goodfellow has purchased a “barn find” 1991 E34 hand built M5. It was the first M5 sent to the West coast. Jim has the history of the vehicle. It is in running condition but needs substantial renovations. Contact Jim if you are interested in the car or know anyone who might be.
6. DINNER:  after the meeting was at Miguel’s in the summit shopping center

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At about 9:15 am, members of the Sierra Chapter, BMWCCA, started to show up for the Virginia City Cruise and Tour at the Starbucks on Mt Rose Hwy and Wedge Pkwy. John English, the Wagon Master, assembled everyone for a briefing at about 9: 35 on the trip details. The fifteen BMWs soon departed west on Mt Rose Highway on time at 9:45 am. We proceeded up the twisty and windy highway and in about a half hour we were at the parking area overlooking the scenic Lake Tahoe. Besides the beauty of these surroundings, this was a time to meet and talk to the other participants. Some were old friends and a few were new to the BMWCCA activities. After about a 15 minute stop, we then proceed to Incline Village where turned left on Hwy 28.  We proceeded a few miles down the road to the Incline Village Starbucks. We arrived there at about 10:30 am. This was a 15-20 minute stop for picking up more members and some refreshments. We departed Starbucks and stayed on Hwy 28 around Lake Tahoe; luckily the heavy traffic was in the other direction. At the intersection of US Hwy 50 we made a left turn toward Carson City. This was an uncontrolled intersection and it was a challenge to get all the cars onto highway. After a mile or so, John pulled over to regroup and make sure that all the cars made the turn. It was downhill from there to Carson City. Then it was to Hwy 395 north to the cut off to I-580 north. Then it was right onto Hwy 50 again to Virginia City. After several miles, we turned left on the old truck route to Virginia City. This route goes up the very curvy road up 6 mile canyon. By the way, if you missed the trip, this is a very pretty drive that you might want to take someday.

Once in Virginia City, everyone drove around until they found a parking place. Some had to park on the lower and side streets while others were able to park in the public parking lot. We ended up at the Palace Hotel and Restaurant for lunch at about 12:30 pm. Because of the heavy lunch hour traffic, we had to split up and find our own seating.  After lunch everyone went their own way. Some returned to Reno and some stayed in V.C to shop until they dropped. In all, if you missed this trip, prepare for the next event. Join the experience and some HAVE FUN.

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He was born in Kalamazoo, MI. His family migrated to California when he was 10, and he spent much of his time in Southern California before coming to Reno over 35 yrs ago. Fred spent 4 years in the Air Force. Soon after marriage, came the kids and all the responsibilities that come with fatherhood. While working full time for Douglas Aircraft Company he started collage at 29 years old and earned a BA degree in psychology from Cal State Long Beach. He went to work as the Assistant Director of the Orange County Employee Assistance Network, OCEAN. In this position he worked with several large companies, counseling their troubled employees who were about to be terminated.  During this time he was able to earn a MA in Management and Business Administration from the University of Redlands. And after a few more years, he received a PhD in Management and Human Behavior from University of California, Irvine.

The year was 1979 and this became a new chapter in his family lives. They moved to Reno and found that despite his education and experience, he was blackballed from any position in Reno. Back then Reno was still a small good old boy town. He had done picture framing as a hobby for years, and his wife Cherie was an art consultant. They now turned their skills into a successful business selling art and doing custom picture framing at Vision Quest Arts. Even though he has now officially “retired”, he still operates Vision Quest Arts from his home on a part-time basis. His work adorns the walls at several businesses and homes in Reno and board room across the U.S. and even the White House under President Reagan.

He and his present wife Karen have been married close to 13 years. Between them have 7 children, 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Karen is an avid doll collector and has over 2500 dolls on display in their home. Fred has built several doll houses for her and they have been featured in national magazines.

He is a man of much education and many talents. Now he spends several hours working on his and his wife’s BMW’s. They both have 1999 BMW’s. Her favorite is a 323i convertible which was purchased to match his convertible. Well that lasted for a while, but his as totaled by the insurance company. Not to be discouraged he bought another, but this one is a 1999 328ci M-Sport Convertible. Another hobby that he loves and like all older BMW’s is a money pit. BMW’s are fun to drive and a challenge to work on. They both love the companionship and the friends that they have made with members of the Sierra Chapter of the BMW CCA. We hope to meet you at the next event.

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MEETING MINUTES

Maart Jaama, vice club president, presided over meeting.

26 in Attendance

1. MEMBERSHIP
   Pat McGoff reported 3 new members have joined the club and 2 others rejoined.
2. PAST EVENTS
   Mart Jaama prepared and presented a slide show from the Sierra Buttes drive on July 29^th.  Kudos to Mart for the slide show and to Sharon and Andy Goodrich for organizing the drive.
3. UPCOMING EVENTS
   1. Mart Jaama gave an update on the club’s annual picnic scheduled for August 12^th at the Arrow Creek club. The picnic will run from 12 noon to 3 p.m.  Mart is planning a “Show and Shine” as part of the activities. There will also be “road racing” with radio controlled cars.
   2. Ron Nicasio is replacing brakes on his car. There will be a tech session scheduled when this takes place so those who are interested can learn installation techniques and methods on replacing brake parts.
   3. Steve Polimeni reminded that Street Survival is set for October 7^th.  So far 10 students have signed up. Steve is in need of volunteers for the event to include coaches, course workers, and admin tasks. Please contact Steve and let him know how you can help.
   4. The Annual Wine Tour to Amador county will be October 14th. There are still rooms available at the Shenandoah Inn so make your reservations ASAP as the Inn will be releasing the rooms in the near future. Also let De Sharp know if you plan on going.
   5. Mart Jaama is working on Fun Rally for later this year. Details to follow.
   6. BMW will be running an “M” car event at Thermal in Southern California in November. Here is your chance to have a full days driving their cars on the track.
4. BMW BRIEFS
   1. Pat McGoff reported on diesel issues in the European. There is an investigation of German auto makers with focus on Audi and Mercedes diesels. BMW uses a different system to control emissions so is not a target of the EU investigation.
   2. The former head of BMW in North America who was a friend of BMWCCA has resigned.
   3. The new 5 series has received the highest safety ratings.
5. BMW TRIVIA
   Question: Where does BMW’s business reputation rank?
   Answer:  12^th out of 100 ranked world wide businesses. BMW was the highest ranked automobile manufacturer
6. ERRATA
   1. Contact Fred Watson if you would like to get a club name tag. Price is $10.  Fred is also asking for input for the newsletter. That includes any car related items you would like to buy or sell.
   2. For 6 series owners there will be a “SHARKFEST” in Murphy, California on September 30^th and October 1^st.
7. DINNER after the meeting was at Napa/Sonoma South on South Virginia Street.

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Our club is growing with new members and I hope to see them participate in the many activities that the club has scheduled. Speaking of participation, it would be great if many of you would also participate in another way. Remember our goal is to HAVE FUN. Not only is there are a lot of activities for the fun aspect, but there is a chance to share stories about our favorite car or cars –   the BMW, MINI, & Rolls Royce – That’s the “BMW Group” of fine automobiles.

What makes a club great is participation. Not only in going to the events, but also by submitting your life experienced on the road and, especially, about your BMW experiences. This is your newsletter and you are invited to submit things of interest. As long as they are family friendly they could be published for all club members to enjoy. I know that you have great things to share. Send your contributions to newsletter@sierrabmwcarclub.org. I promise that it doesn’t hurt one little bit to share.

Fred Watson, Editor

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What does that have to do with the BMW Club you ask—nothing directly but I liked the song.  However summer is almost gone (gone already for school kids) and our Club is movin’ on from our August meeting and picnic to a September meeting and maybe President Ron installing rotors and pads on his M3;  to Street Survival October 7^th and Wine tour October 14^th and fun rally October 28^th.

Movin’ on after October excitement winter will be coming in November and December as will the Holiday Party.

But if you want to enjoy the great fall weather in Reno movin’ on to your own drive.  The trip to Murphy via California Route 4 is a great drive.  Taste some wine (not to much) have lunch and drive back.  About 6 hour drive time.

If you missed Sierra Buttes Poker Run tour email Sharon Goodrich and ask her to send the route instructions or click here to go to the event page and enjoy ribs at the Longboard restaurant at Plumas Pines Golf Course.

Drive around Lake Tahoe stop at Sugar Pine Point State Park (Californian Side) and visit the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion. The take Kingsbury Grade from South Shore end up in Gardnerville/Minden and have dinner or lunch at JT’s Restaurant, 1426 US-395, Gardnerville.

Stay in Reno and visit the National Auto Museum rated in top five in the nation. It has a new space exhibit.

Before you know it you have moved on into 2018—Happy New Year!

De Sharp, Treasurer

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Event registrations are underway and we already have 10 students enrolled…ummmm…that would be a need for 10 in-car coaches already – you might see where I’m going with this. If you have never coached before then let me tell you… it can be an exhilarating, hair-raising, rewarding, fun experience, and probably all in that order! And no… you don’t get to teach your child or even your neighbors child… that wouldn’t be good! Best of all… you might even learn a few maneuvers you didn’t know about.

To keep the Street Survival folks happy, they require you to complete an on-line course that takes about 1 hour. The course material basically covers the psychology of teaching a teenager car control skills. You can do this. Upon completion you are rewarded with a certificate which officially makes you a coach – then we can play. Click here to start the online course.

The event takes place at the Washoe County Regional Public Safety Center and the facility is terrific – complete with track facilities, air-conditioned classrooms, proper water closets and ample parking. Food and beverages are provided. In addition to coaches, I need volunteers and cheerleaders – yep, if you just want to check it out and cheer on the students and coaches you are more than welcome. Just let me know so I can make sure we don’t run out of food.

Please send me some fan mail so I can get off my knees!

Look forward to seeing you all and please save the date.

Stephen Polimeni, Driving Events Coordinator

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We just completed our fifth BMW European Delivery this past May. The journey began on May 18, 2017 when we picked up our 440ic at the Welt in Munich. But before we drove off with our car we were treated to food and beverages in the VIP lounge. This is where you relax prior to going down to the floor where all the BMW’s are rotating on discs.  What a great presentation to see all sides of the car. A representative spends about 30 minutes going over all aspects of the car. Our representative even programmed all the stops on our route thru Switzerland and Italy. We drove the car back to the Platzl Hotel which is a 4-star hotel that BMW recommended. It was spectacular and the breakfast was to die for.

After three days in Munich, we drove on to Lucerne, Switzerland for two days. The city is located on Lake Lucerne. We took a boat tour of the surrounding areas which is a must if you visit. There are several great restaurants in Lucerne but food is extremely expensive in Switzerland. We then went on to Bellagio on Lake Como, Italy for three days. George Clooney owns a mansion across the lake from Bellagio which seems to be a big draw to this area. We came here once before many years ago when we did another European delivery. We liked the area so much, we decided to return. This is a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful mountains surrounding the lake.

On to San Gimignano, Italy which is in the center of Tuscany. We did some serious wine tasting for 4 days. We stayed at a quaint apartment named Il Borghetto. The only set back was the last two miles to the apartment was on a dirt road. With a new white BMW, it was very frustrating. The good news was we did find a car wash on the day we were leaving, so all was good. We then traveled to Asti, Italy which is in the center of the Piedmont wine region. We stayed in Asti for three days and traveled around this area visiting wineries and tasting some great Italian wines. Our final stop in Italy was a small medieval town called Aosta. It is close to the French and Swiss borders. We had also visited it several years ago. It is a walled town with many Roman influences. A great place to take photos.

We finished our trip by stopping back in Lucerne for one night and then back to Munich. We returned our car at the Munich airport. There are about a dozen places you could drop your car off in Europe but we learned early on that your best chance of getting your car back in 8 weeks is to return it to Munich. BMW pays for one month of lease if you are leasing. The downside is you have to wait two months to get your car from Europe. We still think it is worth it.

This was our fifth (and probably last) European delivery. Our first was way back in 2000 when we visited Austria. In 2007, we went to Italy for the first time. In 2010, we traveled to France and dropped the car off in Nice (a big mistake). And in 2014 we went to Prague and then around Germany. I have included a few photos to give you a flavor of our travels. Ciao

Pat & JoAnn McGoff, Past President

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The Sierra Chapters 4th annual summer picnic was held on August 12th at the ArrowCreek Residence Club. The day turned out to be a perfect day for a picnic. Mart Jaama held a “Show & Shine” in the Club parking lot. A big thank you to Mart for making some great trophies to pass out to three lucky winners. I and new member Mark Hannon did the grilling duties. We had awesome hamburgers, hot dogs and sausage provided by the club. Members brought side dishes to compliment the main meal. There was plenty of food to go around for everyone. We were able to use the indoor residence club to dine although picnic tables were also provided outside with umbrellas.

We had 18 member cars show up for the event, 15 BMWs, two classic MB SL’s and a Subaru. De Sharp brought his beautiful M4, which did win one of the Show and Shine trophies, the People’s Choice award. Sharon Goodrich had her blue M228 on hand and it also won a trophy, the brightest award. Pat & Joann’s 2018 440i convertible won the Cutest Car award. There was a BMW hubcap award given to the Subaru owners. Plus there were another gifts and gag items given out. It was a great idea to have a show and shine with the picnic. Mart also invited members to bring remote control cars to the picnic. Ron Nicasio brought his to challenge Marts remote car. Maybe next year we can get more cars to show up and race. This event is a lot of fun and we hope that members will put it on their calendars for next year!!

Pat and Mart

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Upcoming Events for 2017
   1. July 29 Sierra Buttes Tour & Poker Run (Sharon)
   2. Aug 12 4th Annual Sierra Chapter Picnic (Mart)
3. Photos from Virginia City Drive
4. The 3rd Generation X3 (2018) video
   
5. BMW M Track Days
6. BMW Trivia (Pat)
7. Q&A?
8. Dinner @ Famous Daves, 4925 Kietzke Ln

MEETING MINUTES

Ron Nicasio, club president, presided over meeting.

22 in Attendance

1. MEMBERSHIP
   Sharon Goodrich reported 5 new members have joined the club.
2. PAST EVENTS
   1. Cheri Huntoon reported that the Reno Aces will not return the $150 deposit from our previously scheduled June game but will credit the money to a future game or Ace’s merchandise. The decision was made to use the money for Ace’s merchandise which can be used as prizes for club events.
   2. Photos from the Virginia City drive were shown and should be available on the club website.
3. UPCOMING EVENTS
   1. Sharon Goodrich spoke about the Sierra Buttes drive scheduled for Saturday, July 29th. The drive will begin by meeting at Raley’s shopping center at 9 a.m.  Anyone going must provide a $15 per person deposit with Sharon to reserve space at Long Boards for lunch.  Sharon will return deposits at beginning of the drive. Attendees are reminded Long Boards accepts cash only for lunch.  An email with more details will come out prior to the drive.
   2. Mart Jaama gave an update on the club’s annual picnic scheduled for August 12th at the Arrow Creek club.  The picnic will run from 12 noon to 3 p.m.  Mart is planning a “show and shine” as part of the activities.
4. BMW BRIEFS
   1. A video on the upcoming new 3rd generation X3 (G 01) was shown high lighting the many new features on the vehicle.  Production is scheduled to begin in August with the expectation it will be in showrooms by November of this year.  The M division is also looking at building an X 3 M.
   2. Details are available on the BMWCCA website.
   3. BMW is going to install up to 100 charging stations for electric vehicles in national parks and nearby communities as part of BMW’s celebration of its first hundred years in existence.
   4. BMW is investing another $600 million in the Spartanburg plant bring the total investment to more than $8 billion. The upcoming X7 will be produced there along side the current production of X series models.
   5. BMW’s partnership with Oracle in building an America’s Cup contender hit rough sailing as New Zealand won the Cup 8 to 1 in the races.
5. BMW TRIVIA
   Question: The X3 is currently built in Spartanburg.  Where are the 2 new plants to produce the X3 being built?
   Answer:  South Africa and a plant in China for the Chinese market.
6. ERRATA There will not be a Cars for Kids show this year.
7. DINNER after the meeting was at Famous Dave’s BBQ on Kietzki lane.

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At about 9:15 am, members of the Sierra Chapter, BMWCCA, started to show up for the Virginia City Cruise and Tour at the Starbucks on Mt Rose Hwy and Wedge Pkwy. John English, the Wagon Master, assembled everyone for a briefing at about 9: 35 on the trip details. The twenty-three BMWs soon departed west on Mt Rose Highway on time at 9:45 am. We proceeded up the twisty and windy highway and in about a half hour we were at the parking area overlooking the scenic Lake Tahoe. Besides the beauty of these surroundings, this was a time to meet and talk to the other participants. Some were old friends and a few were new to the BMWCCA activities. After about a 15 minute stop, we then proceed to Incline Village where turned left on Hwy 28.  We proceeded a few miles down the road to the Incline Village Starbucks. We arrived there at about 10:30 am. This was a 15-20 minute stop for picking up more members and some refreshments. We departed Starbucks and stayed on Hwy 28 around Lake Tahoe; luckily the heavy traffic was in the other direction. At the intersection of US Hwy 50 we made a left turn toward Carson City. This was an uncontrolled intersection and it was a challenge to get all the cars onto highway. After a mile or so, John pulled over to regroup and make sure that all the cars made the turn. It was downhill from there to Carson City. Then it was to Hwy 395 north to the cut off to I-580 north. Then it was right onto Hwy 50 again to Virginia City. After several miles, we turned left on the old truck route to Virginia City. This route goes up the very curvy road up 6 mile canyon. By the way, if you missed the trip, this is a very pretty drive that you might want to take someday.

Once in Virginia City, everyone drove around until they found a parking place. Some had to park on the lower and side streets while others were able to park in the public parking lot. We ended up at the Palace Hotel and Restaurant for lunch at about 12:30 pm. Because of the heavy lunch hour traffic, we had to split up and find our own seating.  After lunch everyone went their own way. Some returned to Reno and some stayed in V.C to shop until they dropped. In all, if you missed this trip, prepare for the next event. Join the experience and some HAVE FUN.

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We will still be visiting the fantastic city of New Orleans, but now we’ll enjoy temperatures a full twenty average degrees cooler, more track resources, an expanded concours event, and much more! Although this change does present challenges, the opportunities it gave us for a bigger and better Oktoberfest were too great to turn down. We are already working with current registrants to accommodate any inconveniences―and getting great feedback. It seems like Halloween in New Orleans is a definite attraction!

In a nationwide organization of 70,000 members strong, we cannot always accommodate all of the needs of every member. We’re excited that this new opportunity aligns so well with member feedback and interests! Click here to go to the Ofest website with all the details.

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The Sierra Chapter of the BMW Car Club has been successful because of the friendship, camaraderie and the ability of our members to volunteer their time and effort in making events and driving tours well organized and fun. We still need volunteers for different activities – hint: September’s Kars for Kids and Street Survival in October to name a few. So if you would like to get more involved just let me or anyone of the board members know and complete the RSVP forms on our site. Click here to view our event calendar.

We are rolling April and pretty soon summer is in full swing. After this winter, blue skies and the sight of green will bring smiles to everyone’s face. Welcome to the summer driving season, buckle up and let’s go for a drive. The first quarter of the year is pretty lackluster when it comes to club events. The only thing of interest was the tech session highlighted later in the newsletter.

Two events are on deck for June. This is when we come into full swing for club events. We will take the club’s June monthly meeting outside of the Bill Pearce and into the ballpark to watch the Reno Aces take on the Tacoma Rainiers. “Take me out to the ballgame” is scheduled on June 22^nd. Family and friends are welcome to this event. This is our first real social gathering since Christmas and we are looking forward to seeing old and new friends.
The popular Virginia City Tour will be on June 24^th. This touring event will take the club to Historic Virginia City thru Incline Village and Carson City. After taking in the scenery and tackling the twisting roads, the hungry drivers and navigators adjourn at The Palace in Virginia City for a tasty lunch.

June is National Safety Month! Let us all enjoy driving our BMWs and concentrate on being the best drivers that we can be.

– Ron Nicasio

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One Small Step Turns into Giant Leap for National Automobile Museum

Mission control has never been more accessible. We are proud to announce that the Nevada Space Center is now included in your price of admission. It’s an opportunity to become an astronaut for a day and make childhood dreams come to life!

Once a traveling exhibit, the Center’s new Be the Astronaut exhibit features scientifically verified experiences once had only after years of NASA training. Feel as if you’re actually flying a spaceship, driving a surface rover in pods or piloting a lander with the assistance of 70-inch monitors, touchscreens and industrial–quality joysticks. Watch the entire cockpit come to life with animated lighting effects, game visuals and space sounds. 

While visiting the new experience, check out the space memorabilia, an actual rover and collection of space suits and artifacts from NASA missions, plus U.S. Apollo and USSR space programs. The Nevada Space Center exhibit is open during regular Museum hours. Magnetic swipe cards that activate the simulators are issued at the Museum’s admissions counter.

Click here to read the Museum Newsletter

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John Strom

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What makes a club great is participation. Not only in going to the events, but also by submitting your life experiences on the road. This is your newsletter and you are invited to submit things of interest to me or Carol. As long as they are family friendly they could be published for all club members to enjoy. I know that you have great things to share. Send your contributions to newsletter@sierrabmwcarclub.org. I promise that it doesn’t hurt one little bit to share.

Fred Watson, Editor

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DeArmond Sharp Treasurer.

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Upcoming Events for 2017
   1. Meeting – Reno Aces Ball Game
   2. Virginia City Tour
3. Sport Haus video
4. BMW vs BMW. The BMW 5 Series. 6th vs 7th generation. 
   
5. BMW Briefs
6. BMW Trivia
7. Q&A?
8. The New 5 Series (with Vince) at Bill Pearce
9. Dinner @ Skipolini’s Pizza, 13971 S Virginia St, Reno (click here for menu)

MEETING MINUTES

Ron Nicasio, club president, presided over meeting.

27 in Attendance

1. MEMBERSHIP – Nothing new on membership.
2. UPCOMING EVENTS
   1. The June meeting will be at the ACES ballgame on June 22^nd.  Cheri Huntoon is coordinating details.  Game starts at 7:05pm.  Cheri will be outside gate with tickets starting at 5:30 pm. Deadline for anyone who wants to attend must have their money to Cheri no later than June 5th.   Checks should be made payable to Sierra chapter of BMWCCA. Guests are welcome to join us at the game. If you are bringing guests please let Cheri know.
   2. Our annual Virginia City drive will be on June 24^th with John English as coordinator.
   3. De Sharp reminded members that annual wine tour to Amador County will be October 14-15 and 15 rooms have been blocked at the Shenandoah Inn. Members planning to go should call the Inn and make their reservations telling them they are with the club.
3. BMW BRIEFS
   1. In lieu of normal briefs members at the meeting were given the opportunity to check out the new 5 series sedan in the dealership show room. When “spec’d” out car will cost about $75K.  A video was shown delineating differences between the 6^th and 7^th generation 5 series.
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRG9atqFC6M
   2. Ron Nicasio also showed a news clip reporting numerous BMWs have mysteriously caught on fire while parked after having been driven earlier. There was no mention of any car catching on fire while being driven.
4. BMW TRIVIA
   1. Question: What makes are include in the BMW Group?  Answer:  BMW, Mini, and Rolls Royce.
   2. Question: How many different models will the BMW Group produce in 2018?  Answer:  40
5. DINNER – Dinner after the meeting was at Skipolini’s Pizza restaurant on south Virginia street with more than 25 attending.

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Upcoming Events for 2017
3. Updates from BMWCCA Leadership Meeting in Dallas (Mart & Ron)
4. Video: Go Like Schnell:  The Story of BMW Motorsport In The USA
5. Sierra’s Facebook page
6. BMW Appreciation @ Sport Haus Video
7. BMW Briefs
8. BMW Trivia
9. Q&A?
10. Dinner @ Napa-Sonoma Restaurant, 7671 South Virginia Street (click here for menu)

MEETING MINUTES

Ron Nicasio, club president, presided over meeting.

29 in Attendance

1. MEMBERSHIP – Sharon Goodrich reported 3 new members had joined which included a renewal.
2. UPCOMING EVENTS
   1. The June meeting will be at the ACES ballgame on June 22^nd.  Cheri Huntoon is coordinating details.
   2. Our annual Virginia City drive will be on June 24th with John English as coordinator.
   3. Mart Jaama is seeking ideas for new events for the club. He gave ideas like an auto cross or a tour of member garages to see some more of vehicles owned by members.  A survey will be coming to members in the near future requesting their ideas and input.
3. BMWCCA MEETING – Ron Nicasio and Mart Jaama attended the national meeting in Dallas. Mart said the national club is seeking more members to attend this year’s Octoberfest being held in New Orleans in July.  The suggestion was also made that local chapters make more use of social media to increase interest and membership in the club. The National club can provide assistance to any local chapter seeking to improve its presence on social media. Ron Nicasio played a video provided by BMW entitled “Go like Schnell: the story of BMW Motorsport in USA” which covered BMW’s entry into racing in the US in 1975. The members were reminded that our chapter has a Facebook Page maintained by our web mistress, Carol Villar. Many thanks and our gratitude to Carol for the many hours she devotes to our club with outstanding results.
4. BMW BRIEFS – Pat McGoff provided some updates on the 5 series including a future Alpina B5. He showed some pictures of various art cars and also said the M2 had received another prestigious award from an automobile magazine.
5. BMW TRIVIA
   QUESTION: What size were the wheels on the original 6 series? 
   ANSWER:  390mm.
6. ERRATA
   1. Jim Goodfellow has purchased a “barn find”, the first E 34 M5 in Northern California. It needs a lot of work and he hasn’t decided whether to restore it or use it as a parts car. He welcomes your suggestions.
   2. Steve Polimeni reported on attending an SCCA safe streets session at Stead airport and ideas that might be helpful in our chapter’s upcoming fall Safe Streets session.
7. DINNER –  Dinner after the meeting was at Napa-Sonoma restaurant on South Virginia Street with more than 25 attending.

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On March 11, Sierra Sporthaus hosted a member appreciation for the Sierra BMW car club members. At this event, about 20 members attended the meeting. The meeting was hosted by Jay Kaltenbach, the service manager at Sierra Sporthaus. Jay gave a tour of the facilities and services they offer. They can work on BMW, Porsche, Audi, Jaguars and all exotic cars. The members were fascinated on the Lamborghini Countach that they were restoring mechanically and the rare BMW M5 for sale. In addition, they also sell/ repair tires. Second, they can sell your car on consignment and advertise anywhere in the world.

Jay offered a 10% discount on service for all the members that attended the event along with a $20 discount on a detail. Mart Jaama won the drawing for a free detail. And  finally, Jay wants to invite the BMW car club members for a cars and coffee event that they are hosting on April 9 from 10am to 2pm (weather permitting).

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Jay offered a 10% discount on service for all the members that attended the event along with a $20 discount on a detail. Mart Jaama won the drawing for a free detail. And  finally, Jay wants to invite the BMW car club members for a cars and coffee event that they are hosting on April 9 from 10am to 2pm (weather permitting).

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Upcoming Events for 2017
   1. Membership Appreciation @ Sierra Sport Haus
3.  BMW Briefs
4. BMW Trivia
5. Q&A?
6. Dinner @ Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant, 1415 S Virginia St, Reno (click here for menu)

MEETING MINUTES

Ron Nicasio, club president, presided over meeting.

22 in Attendance

1. NEW MEMBERS & MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
   Sharon Goodrich reported 2 new members had joined including Bill Hall who was present
2. UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2017
   1. Customer/member appreciation is scheduled for March 11^th from 10:00 to 12:00a.m. at Sport Haus.
   2. Ron Nicasio and Maart Jaama will be attending the BMW Congress meeting in Dallas from March 24^th to 26^th.
   3. The Mammoth tour tentatively scheduled for May12^th will have to be rescheduled to a new date not yet determined.  John Strom reported the roads to be driven on that trip will be impassable due to heavy snow fall in Mammoth area.
   4. Fred Watson provided and distributed name tags for club members who do not hold positions on the Board.
   5. ZoZo’s was mentioned as a possible new restaurant following club meetings.
3. BMW BRIEFS
   Pat McGoff covered a number of BMW related items:  BMW sales are slightly up in the first two months of this year; BMW is testing a new roadster to replace the discontinued Z4; BMW is opening a new production facility for the 5 series at Graz, Austria (Magna International is building 5 series sedans under contract from BMW); and a refreshed 4 series is coming in March involving minor styling changes and new colors.
4. BMW TRIVIA
   Question: Where will Oktoberfest be held this year?   Answer:  New Orleans
5. DINNER
   Over 20 club members joined together for dinner at Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant at the Summit shopping center.

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Upcoming Events for 2017
3. Holiday Party Video
4.  BMW Briefs
5. BMW Trivia
6. Q&A?
7. Dinner @ Skipolini’s Pizza, 13971 S Virginia St, Reno (click here for menu)

24 in Attendance and 1 Guest

1. NEW MEMBERS & MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
   Pat McGoff reported two new members had joined but were not present
2. UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2017
   1. Calendar for events is still in flux.
   2. A Tech Session is scheduled for March 11^th.
   3. The Mammoth Tour tentatively scheduled for May12^th will have to be rescheduled to a new date not yet determined
3. HOLIDAY PARTY
   A video of the club Christmas party composed of Fred Watson’s pictures was shown at the meeting. Kudos to Fred for an excellent job.  Fred also presented past president Pat McGoff with a framed certificate for his dedication in that position.
4. TREASURER’s REPORT
   De Sharp requested and was granted authority to hire an accountant on an hourly basis as needed to maintain club financial records. De also reported the club had $7,780 in its account at this time.
5. BMW BRIEFS
   1. Pat McGoff covered a number of BMW related items including a story about a Kurd in Afghanistan using an armored BMW sedan to evacuate over 70 injured in an attack. He rejected an offer of a new BMW to replace his shot up vehicle.
   2. Two women won medals in the para-olympics using BMW designed wheelchairs.
   3. The new 5 series will include a hybrid.
   4. The X-1 and the M-2 and M240i were named on Car and Driver’s annual best vehicles list.
   5. An X-7 is in a pre-production mode.
   6. BMW is working with IBM’s “Watson” super computer to up grade smart technology in their cars and 4 I-8s have been provided to IBM for the project.
   7. Both the 2 and 3 series have received the insurance industry’s highest rankings for safety.
   8. BMW has hired a new design chief for automobiles and also hired a new CEO for BMW North America.
6. BMW TRIVIA
   QUESTION: Which German luxury manufacturer sold most vehicles last year and what is most expensive car made by BMW?
   ANSWER: Mercedes Benz topped BMW for number of vehicles sold in 2016. The Rolls Royce Phantom is the most expensive car built by BMW.
7. OTHER
   Jim Goodfellow presented Mike Dietel with a copy of the last issue of Bimmer magazine which carried a story about Mike and his career.
8. DINNER
   Over 20 club members joined together for dinner at Skipolini’s Pizza, 13971 S Virginia St at the Summit shopping center.

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I have been appointed by the board to be the Club Newsletter Editor. As most of you know, Carol Villar has moved to Florida and will remain our Webmaster. I’m taking over her duties as the editor of the newsletter. This will give you a local voice and perspective on most of the club activities. If any of you have articles of interest to the general club members, be sure to send it to me. My email address where things can be sent is newsletter@sierrabmwcarclub.org.

This year the board has voted on a very busy agenda for 2017. Some new events and some are the most successful from past years. Please make every effort to join in the fun. Remember that we are a bunch of BMW guys and gals who enjoy these great vehicles. The purpose of BMW CCA is to enhance the BMW and MINI ownership experience. Our Chapter Mission is simple: Have Fun! After you look over the list of events and activities, make sure that you make notes of the event and dates on your calendar.

Here’s hoping that this is a fantastic year for all of us.

Fred Watson, Editor

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As you know I have become your new club president for the Sierra BMW CCA chapter.  I am beyond grateful for this opportunity and the role you have granted me.  I have many hopes that this year will be just as successful if not more in our endeavors.  My hopes this year is to grow our programs and build a stronger community base in the Northern Sierra.  I know that we can accomplish these with the amazing team we have. Though I promise that we may work hard to grow our club and help our community we will have just as much fun if not more, and still continue our traditions.  I want you to all be aware that I want to be an avenue for all of you to have a positive experience in the club this year and I am just phone call away if you need anything. 

Just as the famous engineers at BMW say they don’t build cars rather the ultimate driving experience, let us construct our ultimate club experience.  

Ron Nicasio

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This year’s rally required loyal participants to collect items from a grocery list. Items were to be collected from specific locations and once all the items were purchased, participants had to make their way to the Evelyn Mount Community Center where they were collected for donation to Evelyn Mount’s Outreach Program.  Since arriving in Reno in 1976, Evelyn Mount has provided holiday meals to thousands of Reno and Sparks families through the Community Outreach Food Drive she and her late husband founded. This wonderful program accepts food and gift cards from local grocery stores.

A tiny clue in the instructions directed participants to go north for the Grocery Outlet store. Those that headed north first were able to get ahead of the line as it were…..  The first three cars arriving at the community center were awarded prizes. Zachary Harding and his partner arrived first, Ron Nicasio and his navigator arrived in second place (it was almost a photo finish), Ron and Sharon Rachow came in third place thanks to Sharon’s expert shopping skills which was a marked improvement from last year’s last place!

Special thanks to Pat and Joann McGoff, and Fred Watson for their assistance in arranging a picnic at the ArrowCreek Recreation Center –  a wonderful facility and we had some more fun…..I’m bringing more wine next time!!!!

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2016 FUN RALLY DETAILS       

Meeting Place:  Parking Lot in front of Total Wine, 6671 S Virginia St, Reno.
Time: Rally starts promptly at 10:30am,  Rally Master contact 775-691-5290

Description:

Participants will be provided a packet of information at the start of the Rally. The objective is to acquire the list of grocery items below from the specified locations. The grocery items should match the brand shown and at the prices indicated, give or take a few cents. The first 3 teams to arrive with the correct items at the least amount (not to exceed $15) at the Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center located at 1301 Valley Road, will be awarded a prize (receipts for purchases will be checked). All collected grocery items will then be donated to the Evelyn Mount Outreach program.

At rally end, participants will then have the option of attending a picnic at the Arrowcreek Recreational Center (map attached). Upon arriving at the gatehouse to the Arrowcreek residences, advise the gatekeeper you are with the BMW club. Follow signs to the Recreation Center.

Please drive safely.

 List of Items to collect:

Raley’s Supermarket

1 Box of Farmhouse Rice                                                $1.50
1 Box of Raley’s Pasta                                                      $1.28

Smith’s Supermarket

1 Can of Koger Sweet Golden Corn Kernels                 $0.70
1 Can of Bruces Yams (29 oz)                                          $2.00

Bargain Market Grocery Outlet  (Lemmon Valley)

1 Box of Marie Callenders Cornbread Mix (2lb)            $3.00
1 Jar/Can of Heinz Homestyle Turkey Gravy                  $1.00
1 Pkg of Grandma Mauds Red Beans & Rice                  $1.00

WINCO

1 Pkt Idahoan Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes     $0.87
1 Box of WINCO brand Stuffing Mix                                  $0.98
1 Can of DelMonte Fresh Cut Green Beans                     $0.98
1 Can of WINCO Cranberry Jelly                                        $0.78

                                                                               Total      $14.09

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The drive to our first stop went very smoothly, and we arrived at Carson Pass ahead of schedule where we met Bob and Linda Sanfilippo having linked up with James Russell on the way.

However, between Carson Pass and Cooper Vineyards things got exciting.  There was road construction on Highway 88 which at one point reduced travel to one lane.  The lead group of cars of 8 or so was cut off from the balance of the group at one of the flag stops.  Unfortunately, the lead car of the second group did not know we were taking the Mormon Emigrant Trail exit on Highway 88.

Fortunately, the cutoff group was highly motivated to find Cooper Vineyards on their own and all except one showed up in time for the Cooper winetasting.  Cooper treated us very well and in addition to their fine wine (especially Barbara) provided light snacks.  Dick Cooper, the patriarch of the Cooper Family and the founder of the vineyard, stopped by to say hello.  You can see his picture posted on the website.

From Cooper we traveled the short distance to Karmere Vineyards for lunch.  The box lunches were delivered to those who purchased in advance and others brought their own lunch.  Following lunch there was ample time to enjoy the Karmere wines, including barrel tasting.

From Karmere we went to Amador Cellars which is a first-time stop for the club.  This is a small family-run winery showcasing Mediterranean wines and Tuscan architecture.  It produces estate grown zinfandel, sauvignon blanc, and Rhone valley varietals.  They grow their own sauvignon blanc which is unusual in that area.  Linda Long, one of the owner/proprietors set up a tasting area for the club outside of their tasting room which is inside of their barrel aging warehouse.  There were several vats of grapes fermenting in the tasting area fortunately we were not call on to help punch them down (hard work) before tasting. 

Following Amador Cellars we went to a favorite from last year’s tour, Vino Noceto. They have a new area outside, covered area for groups that was just completed. They were able to set up a private tasting for the club.  One of the owners came by to pick up some wine visited with our group and provided us with some history of the vineyard, including a story of how he and his wife traveled to Tuscany and brought home Sangiovese cuttings that are foundation of current Sangiovese production.  We also received another surprise when Steve and Anne Marie Polimeni joined us, Steve having made a quick recovery.

After Noceto, the fourth and final winery, people moved on to the Shenandoah Inn where they enjoyed the pool and prepared for the evening soiree.  At 6 o’clock we all assembled at the picnic area at the Shenandoah.  Everyone brought a bottle of wine, the club had arranged for Amador Vintage Market to deliver party platters which quickly consumed.  The evening was topped off with gourmet pizza from the Pokerville Market complemented by the outstanding wines from Amador County.

On Sunday all but four of the group who had to leave early showed up at Marlene and Glen’s Dead Fly Diner for breakfast which has become the Sunday tradition.

Following breakfast everyone went their own way and visited the Amador Flower Farms, other wineries or Pokerville Market to buy wine (10% case discount) before traveling home.

The weekend was enjoyed by all, the weather was great, the people were great, and the wine spectacular.  Thanks to Ron, Sharon, Pat, JoAnn and Joyce for all the help in arranging the tour.  We look forward to doing it again next year and have already scouted out one new winery to visit.  If anyone has any suggestions of a winery they would like to visit, please provide it to DeArmond, Pat, or Ron together with any other suggestions to improve the event.

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• Feb 9, Meeting at Bill Pearce, Dinner Skipolini’s at The Summit
• Mar 9, Meeting at Bill Pearce 6pm
  
• Mar 11, BMW Club Appreciation at Sierra Sport Haus
  
• Apr 13, Meeting at Bill Pearce 6pm
• May 11, Meeting at Bill Pearce 6pm
• Jun 22, Meeting- Reno Aces Ball Game
• Jun 24, Virginia City
• Jul 13, Meeting at Bill Pearce 6pm
• Jul 29, Sierra Buttes
• Aug 10, Meeting at Bill Pearce 6pm
• Aug 12, Annual Family Picnic | Show & Shine
• Sep 14, Meeting at Bill Pearce 6pm
• Oct  7, Street Survival
• Oct 12, Meeting at Bill Pearce 6pm
• Oct 14, Wine Tour
• Oct 28, Fun Rally
• Nov 9, Meeting at Bill Pearce 6pm
• Dec 14, Holiday Party

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Either way, the interest level is there because we have great adventures and it gives us great stories to share.  That’s pretty much what we’re about.  Yes, we do nice things in the community.  Yes, we circle the wagons around our love of the brand.  But also, and more than anything, it’s about the adventures that we get to have as friends through this organization. 

Kudos to all those that help to organize our events/outings.  I’m always amazed and proud of the way that our outings play out.  Never any issues related to the personalities, never anything out of the ordinary or unplanned.  Just well organized, planned, and implemented.  And that’s awesome.  

My day job is working with service related companies here in Reno related to their online marketing.  There’s nothing like trying to write sales copy for a Reno plumbing company all day.  Not exactly the most exciting thing to write about.  So when I need a break from it, I can either jump in my little 335i and go for a drive, or visit our website and smile while I reminisce about our adventures.

So my point is this (about membership).  It’s really easy to talk up this club.  We are a big club because of our great people.  Kudos to all the leadership for their contributions!

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As I look back at the last four years, I see that the Sierra Chapter has grown considerably and we have some new members who are participating in the yearly events as well as coming to the meetings. We have gone digital on our quarterly newsletter as well as meeting notifications and invitation to monthly events. We have some new restaurants to go to after the monthly meetings. We try to keep the meetings as interesting as possible and limit the time to 60 minutes or less so we can enjoy the dinners. It’s been a wonderful four years as President of the Club.

On October 8^th, we had the BMW Foundation Street Survival at a new venue, the Regional Public Safety Training Center in Reno. This facility is used by the Sherriff’s Dept. to train their people. We had a total of 33 students signed up and 28 students participated in the program. Steve Polimeni and Jeff Warner did an amazing job this year. Steve has volunteered to take over the event from Jeff starting this year. I would like to thank all the volunteers from the club for making this a successful event. We also had help from the Sherriff’s Dept., the Porsche Club and the Zero Teen Fatalities folks. A big thanks to Steve Reimer for providing bagels and coffee again this year from Einstein Bagels. This facility is first class and the students really enjoyed the experience. We hope to be returning to this center for many years to come!

We had our second annual Fun Rally on October 29^th. Steve and Anne Marie Polimeni created a rally this year using grocery stores as the venue. The intent was to find food at four grocery stores as fast as possible while obeying the speed limits (ha ha). Each car would spend about $15 for the entire journey. The first three cars that returned to the final meeting place won prizes. First place went to Zachary Harding and his partner, second to Ron Nicasio and third place to Ron and Sharon Rachow. The groceries were donated to the Evelyn Mount Outreach Program. Thanks again to Steve and Anne Marie for sponsoring this event. Next year, Fred Watson and Mart Jaama have volunteered and will again have a new format so stay tuned.

Our Holiday Party was held at Brick’s Restaurant this year on December 8^th. Members were invited to De and Joyce Sharp’s house for cocktails and appetizers prior to heading over to the restaurant. A total of 46 members attended this year. Bill Pearce again donated several raffle gifts. De Sharp provided some fun raffle gifts and I had some nice wines to donate. A big thanks for De and Joyce for opening up their house again for the cocktail party.

I would like to thank the members and Board for letting me have fun running meetings and going to as many events as possible. I still intend to stay active in the Chapter and help out as much as possible. The Wine Tour and Street Survival will stay on my volunteer list. I hope to see more of our members this coming 2017.

Happy Motoring,
Pat McGoff

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The evening for the 47 members who signed up began with BYO cocktails and appetizers at the Sharp’s residence. No weather excitement this year—power stayed on and  the party was enjoyed by the convivial group of members who attended.  Those who were not able to attend missed the gala event of the 2016 holiday season.  The members brought a wide choice of tasty treats including Jim John’s special meat balls which are always a great hit.  The group moved on to Brick’s restaurant for the gourmet three course sit down dinner.  The dining began with a Caesar Salad followed by a choice of filet of Sole with Lemon Caper sauce; Pork Tenderloin or Short Ribs.  Fourteen members opted to pay extra for Filet Mignon.  Desert choice, all delicious, were Key Lime pie, Crème Brulee or Bread Pudding with brandy sauce.  The club paid for Smith and Hook Cabernet or Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay  Retiring President McGoff scored several gifts for raffle prizes from Bill Pearce.  The high light was the presentation by Fred Watson to Pat of an album with pictures of events during Pat’s two years in office.  Pat and JoAnn were also present with another gift in appreciation for their two years of service to the Club.

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Thanks to all who pitched in for Street Survival.  I’m sure the new location had a lot to do with it, but I think it was the best one ever.  The final count after one called in sick and another no-showed, was 28 drivers.  The critiques showed that both parents and students appreciated the facility… a lot!  They also gave kudos for the coaching.  AND… I think the feedback on the classroom presentations was the best ever!  Way to go Steve.  Why didn’t we dump that other guy sooner?

For the first time ever at this location, the course layouts and the flow went pretty smoothly.  The water and soap actually worked, for a change, to get cars loose.  One important achievement for the day, the schedule:  we started on time, stayed on time, and finished on time.

Alice and Diane will have to provide the necessary critique of how registration went.  I can say this from double-checking… we collected 100% of the minor waivers and with 83 signatures on the regular waiver, I don’t think we missed anyone.  Steve Reimer generously comp’d 50% of the Einstein goodies.  Just a FYI, we were charged $400 for the use of the facility, which is reimbursed to us by Street Survival.

Fred, thanks for the pictures.  Looking forward to seeing them.  Plz fwd to Carol for the website.

The only trace at day’s end that we had been there might have been a few bagel crumbs.  Thanks for everyone’s help cleaning up.  If you are friends with the Porsche Club guys who helped out, please give them a “thanks”.

It’s more than a one-man job.  I would encourage anyone willing, to step forward and help Steve Polimeni keep the program going.

Cheers,

Jeff- Your Janitor

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Upcoming Events for 2016
3. Fun Rally Update (Steve)
4. BMW 8 series coming in 2019
5. 2017 BMW 5 Series
6. Election of Board Members
7.  BMW Briefs
8. BMW Trivia
9. Q&A?
10. Dinner @ Miguel’s Mexican  Restaurant

31 in Attendance

1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon) – New Member & Visitor
2. Upcoming Events for 2016
   – New Members: We had 12 new members that were all Street Survival students
   – Visitor: None
3. Upcoming Events for 2016
   -The Holiday Dinner on December 8^th  will be held at Bricks again. De collected dinner money for the event.
   Steve gave an update on the Fun Ralley and a video by Carol was shown.
4. Pat announced the new club officers De Sharp made a motion to elect the officers and Ron Nicasio seconded.
5. The 2017 BMW 5 Series will be arriving at Bill Pearce in late February or March. It will have several new safety features as well as being slightly larger and 137 pounds lighter due to the use of aluminum.
6. This will be Pat’s last meeting as President. Ron Nicasio will be taking over in January 2017.
7. BMW Briefs
   – Bob Lutz was the BMW executive that saved the kidney grill when BMW wanted to get rid of it on the first 3 series
   – The EPA cleared BMW for their diesels so they can start selling them in the US.
   – JD Powers first technical survey selected BMW and Hyundai as the most advanced.
   – The X2 Cossover was shown at the Paris Car show as a concept car but BMW plans to make it coming in the next few years.
   – Consumer’s report chose 7 BMWs as “Recommended” which is the most that CR has mentioned for BMW
8. BMW Trivia
   QUESTION: What was the other car manufacturer that was approved by the EPA to use diesels?
   ANSWER: Jaguar
9. Q&A?
   – None
10. Dinner @ Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant in the Summit Mall.

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This year’s Fun Rally was held on October 29^th where once again the weather gods were in our favor as there was a good rain storm the previous day. The morning fog cleared just in time for the start, sunshine and warmer temperatures prevailed for the rest of the day. I’m inclined to think that starting this Rally in front of Total Wine off of South Virginia has something to do with this! My Wine Tour buddies would agree.

This year’s rally required loyal participants to collect items from a grocery list. Items were to be collected from specific locations and once all the items were purchased, participants had to make their way to the Evelyn Mount Community Center where they were collected for donation to Evelyn Mount’s Outreach Program.  Since arriving in Reno in 1976, Evelyn Mount has provided holiday meals to thousands of Reno and Sparks families through the Community Outreach Food Drive she and her late husband founded. This wonderful program accepts food and gift cards from local grocery stores.

A tiny clue in the instructions directed participants to go north for the Grocery Outlet store. Those that headed north first were able to get ahead of the line as it were…..  The first three cars arriving at the community center were awarded prizes. Zachary Harding and his partner arrived first, Ron Nicasio and his navigator arrived in second place (it was almost a photo finish), Ron and Sharon Rachow came in third place thanks to Sharon’s expert shopping skills which was a marked improvement from last year’s last place!

Special thanks to Pat and Joann McGoff, and Fred Watson for their assistance in arranging a picnic at the ArrowCreek Recreation Center – a wonderful facility and we had some more fun…..I’m bringing more wine next time!!!!

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Upcoming Events for 2016
3. Sierra Buttes Update & Video
4. Hot August Nights Pot Luck Update & Video
5. Announcement of new club officers
6. 2016 BMW X1
7. BMW M4 GTS Bosch Water Injection
8.  BMW Briefs
9. BMW Trivia
10. Q&A?

11. Dinner @ Napa-Sonoma Restaurant, 7671 South Virginia Street (click here for menu)

31 in Attendance

1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon) – New Member & Visitor
2. Upcoming Events for 2016
   1. Fun Rally, October 29^th
      $15 per team/car
      Will be provided a list of grocery items to bring
      Grocery items will be in certain stores so part of the fun is having to go to different stores
      Donate grocery items to a charity for Thanksgiving
      Dinner after rally at Arrowcreek. BYOB
      Changing start to 10AM
      Food is tax deductible
   2. Holiday Dinner, December 8^{th –} Bricks again
3. Sierra Buttes Update & Video
4. Hot August Nights Pot Luck Update & Video
5. Announcement of new club officers
6. 2016 BMW X1
   Front wheel drive or AWD
   4 cylinder
   Based on the Mini chassis
7. BMW M4 GTS Bosch Water Injection
8. BMW Briefs
   – LA police picked BMW i3 over Tesla
   – 8-series is coming back
9. BMW Trivia
   – Where is the next BMW plant going to open? Mexico
   – What are they going to build? 3-series
   – South Africa plant will make the X3
10. Q&A?
    – BMW sales have fallen for 10 consecutive months so look out for some great deals.
    – Street Survival update from Jeff
    – 28 students showed up
    – 33 registered
    – Star of the show is the facility
    – We have been invited back next year
11. Dinner @ Napa-Sonoma Restaurant, 7671 South Virginia Street (click here for menu)

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Here’s a roster of all who chipped in to make this year’s Street Survival another worthwhile event.  (Gee, I hope I didn’t leave out anyone!!!)

Thanks Parents, because you care

BMWCCA Sierra Chapter White Knuckled, Fearless Coaches (in alphabetical order):

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Sierra Bimmerheads,

Thanks to all who pitched in for Street Survival.  I’m sure the new location had a lot to do with it, but I think it was the best one ever.  The final count after one called in sick and another no-showed, was 28 drivers.  The critiques showed that both parents and students appreciated the facility… a lot!  They also gave kudos for the coaching.  AND… I think the feedback on the classroom presentations was the best ever!  Way to go Steve.  Why didn’t we dump that other guy sooner?

For the first time ever at this location, the course layouts and the flow went pretty smoothly.  The water and soap actually worked, for a change, to get cars loose.  One important achievement for the day, the schedule:  we started on time, stayed on time, and finished on time.

Alice and Diane will have to provide the necessary critique of how registration went.  I can say this from double-checking… we collected 100% of the minor waivers and with 83 signatures on the regular waiver, I don’t think we missed anyone.  Steve Reimer generously comp’d 50% of the Einstein goodies.  Just a FYI, we were charged $400 for the use of the facility, which is reimbursed to us by Street Survival.

Fred, thanks for the pictures.  Looking forward to seeing them.  Plz fwd to Carol for the website.

The only trace at day’s end that we had been there might have been a few bagel crumbs.  Thanks for everyone’s help cleaning up.  If you are friends with the Porsche Club guys who helped out, please give them a “thanks”.

It’s more than a one-man job.  I would encourage anyone willing, to step forward and help Steve Polimeni keep the program going.

Cheers,
Jeff- Your Janitor

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Sierra Bimmerheads,

Thanks to all who pitched in for Street Survival.  I’m sure the new location had a lot to do with it, but I think it was the best one ever.  The final count after one called in sick and another no-showed, was 28 drivers.  The critiques showed that both parents and students appreciated the facility… a lot!  They also gave kudos for the coaching.  AND… I think the feedback on the classroom presentations was the best ever!  Way to go Steve.  Why didn’t we dump that other guy sooner?

For the first time ever at this location, the course layouts and the flow went pretty smoothly.  The water and soap actually worked, for a change, to get cars loose.  One important achievement for the day, the schedule:  we started on time, stayed on time, and finished on time.

Alice and Diane will have to provide the necessary critique of how registration went.  I can say this from double-checking… we collected 100% of the minor waivers and with 83 signatures on the regular waiver, I don’t think we missed anyone.  Steve Reimer generously comp’d 50% of the Einstein goodies.  Just a FYI, we were charged $400 for the use of the facility, which is reimbursed to us by Street Survival.

Fred, thanks for the pictures.  Looking forward to seeing them.  Plz fwd to Carol for the website.

The only trace at day’s end that we had been there might have been a few bagel crumbs.  Thanks for everyone’s help cleaning up.  If you are friends with the Porsche Club guys who helped out, please give them a “thanks”.

It’s more than a one-man job.  I would encourage anyone willing, to step forward and help Steve Polimeni keep the program going.

Cheers,
Jeff- Your Janitor

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Itinerary

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Upcoming Events for 2016
   1. Kars for Kids @ Sky Tavern (POSTPONED until next year)
   2. Sierra Foothills Wine Tour Update
   3. Street Survival October 8^th – Need volunteers!!
   4. Fun Rally October 29^th
3. Jeff Warner presentation on Nürburgring track
4. Sierra Buttes Update & Video
5. August Pot Luck Update & Video
6. BMWCCA Oktoberfest Update
7. The Most & Least Expensive Cars to Maintain
8.  BMW Briefs
9. BMW Trivia
10. Q&A?
11. Dinner @ Skipolini’s Restaurant, 13971 S Virginia St, Reno (click here for menu)

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Check this out from Motor Authority… 2016 BMW M5 Pure Metal Silver Limited Edition announced with 600 horsepower

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Check this out from Motor Authority… Porsche tops J.D. Power APEAL study for 12th year in a row

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The July 14^th meeting of the Sierra Chapter was held at the Greater Nevada Field in Reno. This the home field for the farm team of the Arizona Diamondbacks, our own Reno Aces. On this hot evening, the club met in the reserved section of the Coors Party Zone. We had 34 members and guests in attendance, including our new member Ben Potts and his family.  Included with admission to the game was a catered Bar-B-Que dinner which included all of the traditional food items. And, there was plenty of $2.00 Coors or Coors Lite beer.  This was the first game of a series with the Oklahoma City Dodgers, the farm team for LA Dodgers. The game went on for eight and a half innings with our home team winning 4 to 2. It was an evening of food, fun and fans–rooting for the home team—and they won!
– Cheri Huntoon

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The July 14^th meeting of the Sierra Chapter was held at the Greater Nevada Field in Reno. This the home field for the farm team of the Arizona Diamondbacks, our own Reno Aces. On this hot evening, the club met in the reserved section of the Coors Party Zone. We had 34 members and guests in attendance, including our new member Ben Potts and his family.  Included with admission to the game was a catered Bar-B-Que dinner which included all of the traditional food items. And, there was plenty of $2.00 Coors or Coors Lite beer.  This was the first game of a series with the Oklahoma City Dodgers, the farm team for LA Dodgers. The game went on for eight and a half innings with our home team winning 4 to 2. It was an evening of food, fun and fans–rooting for the home team—and they won!
– Cheri Huntoon

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At about 9:15 am, members of the Sierra Chapter, BMWCCA, started to show up for the Virginia City Cruise and Tour. The location for assembling was the Starbucks on Mt Rose Hwy and Wedge Pkwy. John English, the Wagon master, assembled everyone for a briefing at about 9: 35 on the trip details. The twelve BMWs soon departed west on Mt Rose Highway on time at 9:45 am. We proceeded up the twisty and windy highway and in about a half hour we were at the parking area overlooking the scenic Lake Tahoe. Besides the beauty of these surroundings, this was a time to meet and talk to the other participants. Some were old friends and a few were new to the BMWCCA activities.

After about a 15 minute stop, we then proceed to Incline Village where turned left on Hwy 28.  We proceeded a few miles down the road to Starbucks. We arrived there at about 10:30 am. This was a 15-20 minute stop for picking up more members and some to Carson City. Then it was to Hwy 395 north to the refreshments.

We departed Starbucks and stayed on Hwy 28 around Lake Tahoe; luckily the heavy traffic was in the other direction. At the intersection of US Hwy 50 we made a left turn toward Carson City. This was an uncontrolled intersection and it was a challenge to get all the cars onto highway. After a mile or so, John pulled over to regroup and make sure that all the cars made the turn. It was downhill from there cut off to I-580 north. Then it was right onto Hwy 50 again to Virginia City. After several miles, we turned left on the old truck route to Virginia City. This route goes up the very curvy road up 6 mile canyon.
(Click https://goo.gl/maps/0hjoJ for the mapped Route).

Once in Virginia City, everyone drove around until they found a parking place. Some had to park on the lower and side streets while others were able to park in the public parking lot. We ended up at the Palace Hotel and Restaurant (http://www.palacerestaurant1875.com/)  for lunch at about 12:30 pm. Because of the heavy lunch hour traffic, we had to split up and find our own seating. A large bunch of kids were in the area reserved for the club and did not leave.  After lunch everyone went their own way. Some returned to Reno and some stayed in V.C to shop until they dropped. In all, if you missed this trip, prepare for the next event. Join the experience and have fun.

By the way, if you missed the trip, this is a very pretty drive that you might want to take someday.

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Virginia City is an experience going back 150 years. Let your adventure begin with a step back in time. The 19th century mining boom turned Virginia City into the most important settlement between Denver and San Francisco; and grubby prospectors into instant millionaires. They built mansions, imported furniture and fashions from Europe and the Orient, and helped finance the Civil War… and then went on to build empires around the world. The finest example being San Francisco. Click here for information about Virginia City.

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After about a 15 minute stop, we then proceed to Incline Village where turned left on Hwy 28.  We proceeded a few miles down the road to Starbucks. We arrived there at about 10:30 am. This was a 15-20 minute stop for picking up more members and some to Carson City. Then it was to Hwy 395 north to the refreshments.

We departed Starbucks and stayed on Hwy 28 around Lake Tahoe; luckily the heavy traffic was in the other direction. At the intersection of US Hwy 50 we made a left turn toward Carson City. This was an uncontrolled intersection and it was a challenge to get all the cars onto highway. After a mile or so, John pulled over to regroup and make sure that all the cars made the turn. It was downhill from there cut off to I-580 north. Then it was right onto Hwy 50 again to Virginia City. After several miles, we turned left on the old truck route to Virginia City. This route goes up the very curvy road up 6 mile canyon.
(Click https://goo.gl/maps/0hjoJ for the mapped Route).

Once in Virginia City, everyone drove around until they found a parking place. Some had to park on the lower and side streets while others were able to park in the public parking lot. We ended up at the Palace Hotel and Restaurant (http://www.palacerestaurant1875.com/)  for lunch at about 12:30 pm. Because of the heavy lunch hour traffic, we had to split up and find our own seating. A large bunch of kids were in the area reserved for the club and did not leave.  After lunch everyone went their own way. Some returned to Reno and some stayed in V.C to shop until they dropped. In all, if you missed this trip, prepare for the next event. Join the experience and have fun.

By the way, if you missed the trip, this is a very pretty drive that you might want to take someday.

Click here to view the video and Click here to visit the picture gallery

Virginia City is an experience going back 150 years. Let your adventure begin with a step back in time. The 19th century mining boom turned Virginia City into the most important settlement between Denver and San Francisco; and grubby prospectors into instant millionaires. They built mansions, imported furniture and fashions from Europe and the Orient, and helped finance the Civil War… and then went on to build empires around the world. The finest example being San Francisco. Click here for information about Virginia City.

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Check this out from Motor Authority… Electrified Cars From Core BMW Brand To Be Designated i Performance Cars

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LAPD picks BMW i3 over Tesla Model S: Here’s why

The Los Angeles Police Department will buy 100 BMW i3 electric cars for non-emergency use. The LAPD announced plans for this order last year, when it took delivery of an i3 and a Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] Model S for testing. It turns out officers preferred the i3.

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Timeline

Friday, May 13th, 2016

11:30 am    Meet at McDonalds in shopping center at Mae Anne & McCarran (5148 Mae Anne Ave., Reno
Noon        Depart Reno on I-80 West
2:00 pm    Rest stop (15 min) in West Sacramento (Reed Ave. exit)  Left at light, left to Starbucks, Jack-in-the-Box, Subway
5:00 pm     Arrive Courtyard Marriott, 2500 Larkspur Cir, Larkspur, CA Social in courtyard garden after arrival – BYOB
6:45 pm     Assemble in Lobby for 2-minute walk to Marin Brewing Company

Saturday, May 14th, 2016

7:00 am       Breakfast at hotel or nearby restaurant of your choice
9:00 am        Depart hotel with full tank of gas*
10:30  am   Rest stop (30 min) in Point Reyes Station
11:45 am     Photo stop along the coast
12:30 am     Lunch (1+ hr) at Ocean Cove Bar & Grill
3:00 – 4:00 pm Arrive at Mendocino and/or Holiday Inn Express, 250 West Hwy 20, Fort Bragg
6:45 pm     Leave for 5-minute drive to dinner at Silver’s at the Wharf, Noyo Harbor

Sunday, May 15th, 2016

On your own**
Map in packet gives alternative routes home. You may want to stop in the wine country or the outlets in Vacaville!

(click here for the route)

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Timeline

Friday, May 13th, 2016

11:30 am    Meet at McDonalds in shopping center at Mae Anne & McCarran (5148 Mae Anne Ave., Reno
Noon        Depart Reno on I-80 West
2:00 pm    Rest stop (15 min) in West Sacramento (Reed Ave. exit)  Left at light, left to Starbucks, Jack-in-the-Box, Subway
5:00 pm     Arrive Courtyard Marriott, 2500 Larkspur Cir, Larkspur, CA Social in courtyard garden after arrival – BYOB
6:45 pm     Assemble in Lobby for 2-minute walk to Marin Brewing Company

Saturday, May 14th, 2016

7:00 am       Breakfast at hotel or nearby restaurant of your choice
9:00 am        Depart hotel with full tank of gas*
10:30  am   Rest stop (30 min) in Point Reyes Station
11:45 am     Photo stop along the coast
12:30 am     Lunch (1+ hr) at Ocean Cove Bar & Grill
3:00 – 4:00 pm Arrive at Mendocino and/or Holiday Inn Express, 250 West Hwy 20, Fort Bragg
6:45 pm     Leave for 5-minute drive to dinner at Silver’s at the Wharf, Noyo Harbor

Sunday, May 15th, 2016

On your own**
Map in packet gives alternative routes home. You may want to stop in the wine country or the outlets in Vacaville!

(click here for the route)

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Upcoming Events for 2016
3. Cabot Cove Coastal Cruise Update (John)
4. BMW wants to replace mirrors w/ cameras
5. BMW 2002 Hommage Concept Car
6. BMW 2 Series get new engines for 2017
7.  BMW Briefs
8. BMW Trivia
9. Q&A?
10. Dinner @ Famous Dave’s BBQ