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13 October 2011 @ Pearce Motors
25 in Attendance

Guests: None

Art Ona, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM.

1. Mike Dietel gave an overview of the Fernley Car Control Clinic on Sunday, October 9.  There were 36 cars and the weather was ideal.  Participants were driving Mercedes, Audi, Mini, Subaru, Porsche, Corvette and BMWs.  Will try to find “orphan days” at the track, then there would be maybe two or three next year.
2. A Board meeting for 2012 Events will be held at 5 pm before the November meeting.
3. Christmas Dinner – Thursday, December 8, 6 pm.  Need the check no later than the November meeting for $36 per person.  Checks should be made out to Sierra BMW.
4. Sierra Foothill/Lincoln County Wine Trip – September 16 and 17.   DeArmond Sharp said it was a great time and went as planned.  Murphy’s visit was a one time stop.  Carol Villar had a PowerPoint presentation of the tour.  There were 13 cars and 25 people.
5. Jeff Warner – Driving Events.
   a.  Boreal was not cooperative for a Street Survival Driving School and Sacramento would be a good group to do it together.  Mr Rose is a perfect venue, just need more participants.  Jeff Warner wanted to have Pearce move involved and felt that the $75 fee being reduced or removed would get more involved.  Other schools were free, this one was not – but the results from the full day by the students showed on their faces that they learned a lot.  To make it worthwhile 30 students are needed as well as 15 instructors.  Mt Rose has been very cooperative for the program.  Would like it held during the first three weeks of September; other activities and school are less likely to be an issue at that time.  Dody Gustafson suggested contacting Homeowner Associations and check into attending meetings and/or putting articles in newsletters if they have them.  Jeff would work on that next spring.
   b.  Monterey events were visited by Jeff Warner with Gary Balleisen and Paul Beacham.  Really great cars.
   c.  Car Control at Fernley was a really good event.  Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Mustang and two Corvettes from their clubs were in attendance.  It was put on by Pro Control and Mike Dietel.  The $175 price is really good.  He would work on increasing attendance for next time.
6. Dinner would be at Los Compadres:  20 would attend.

General Meeting adjourned at 650 pm.

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9 September 2011 @ Pearce Motors
31 in Attendance

Guests: JK from Dinan Engineering

Art Ona, President, called the meeting to order at 6:10 PM.

1.  Street Survival – Jeff Warner discussed the upcoming event to be held on Saturday, September 10^th, at Mt Rose.  Need more volunteers.  There will be a break at noon.  (Most were present at the 5 pm meeting.)  This is not a BMWCCA sanctioned event because CCA instructors will not be in the cars.

2.  Fernley Car Control Clinic – Jeff Warner discussed the upcoming clinic.  It would be brake, steer, slalom and skid pad.  It was October 9^th, Sunday, report at 730 am, meeting began at 8 am and track time began at 9 am.  It is a joint item with Audi, Mustang, Porsche, Mercedes and BMW.  Pro Control Driving Academy will be putting on the event; cost is $175 per person. This is not a BMWCCA sanctioned event because CCA instructors will not be in the cars.

3.  Sierra Foothill/Lincoln County Wine Trip – September 16^th and 17^th.   DeArmond Sharp said it was set to go.

4.  Christmas Dinner – Thursday, December 8, 6 pm.  Russ Huntoon provided a flyer:  Roundabout Catering, 6148 Mae Anne, Reno, $36 per person.  Orders and money would need to be turned in by the November 10 meeting.  We can not bring our own wine.  Deposit of $500 was approved; estimate 50 attendees.

5.  JK from Dinan Engineering was guest speaker.  Steve Dinan started the business in 1979 and redid a 320i at the shop in Mountain view.  There was a relocation to Morgan Hill in the early 90s and currently there are 35 employees.  Dinan is used by 130 dealers in the US.  Steve gets a new vehicle and then decides stages one through four and what they will entail (engine, chassis, suspension, drive line tuning, etc).  The motto is performance without sacrifice.  JK had a vehicle and gave a few people a quick trip through the Pearce area after the meeting.

6.  Dinner is at Los Compadres, which has opened at Foothill area, 21 attending.

General Meeting adjourned at 705 pm.

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WHEN: Thursday, December 8^th 2011 6:30pm @ Roundabout Catering, 6148 Mae Anne Avenue (just off Robb Drive) (775) 747-2090

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MENU: Choice of chicken, salmon or steak ~$36 per person 
Please make checks payable to the Sierra BMW Club

I WANT TO GO: Club Members PLEASE RSVP by accepting the email invitation or email us

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11 August 2011 @ Pearce Motors
23 in Attendance

Guests: Jeff Leathers – Service Manager – Speaker; Avery Roberson – Master Mechanic – Speaker; Walt and Carol Nelson – Mini – Dayton; Steve Winters (M6)

Art Ona, President, called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.

1.  Jeff Leathers, Service Manager, was first speaker of the night, along with Avery Roberson, Service Technician Manager.  Jeff has been with Pearce for 16 years.  The information provided on BMWs Condition Based Maintenance Program was very detailed and good for all members to know.

Where are the Dip Sticks?  Government action began the change.  The oil level sensor is precise, the temperature, viscosity and level are taken right before the car starts.  Five minutes later it does a dynamic oil test.  Without the dip stick, it helps keep the oil from breaking down.  Question:  so does the sensor fail?  Jeff said the first sensor this year was replaced last month; the previous one was in December 2010.

2.  Introductions.  Graeme Price was a new member.  Carol and Walt Nelson from Dayton are Mini members.  Steve Winters has an M6.

3.  Blackhawk Museum was a great trip.  Russ Huntoon said the information exchanged was also very good for the docents.

4.  Art asked for Christmas ideas.  Cheri Huntoon mentioned Collin Smith’s Roundabout Catering off Robb and Mae Anne in Northwest Reno.  Check www.RoundaboutCatering.com for more information.  The December date is open and it could be just our group in the room as it is small but very comfortable.  Price would be $25 – 35 per person.  Cheri would check and give more feedback at the September meeting on whether our own wine could be brought or if it was restricted.  Vote was unanimous.

5.  Dinner will be at La Vechhia this month and Los Compadres in September which has opened at Foothill area.

6.  Oktoberfest.  Russ Huntoon would like a banner and goody bag to take with him.

7.  Street Survival.  Jeff Warner was not available, however, July meeting notes were read: Tire Rack Street Survival, Saturday, September 10, Mt Rose.  This time there will be use of indoor bathroom and classroom.  Fire truck will be there, students will use their own cars.  Need volunteers as coaches to sit in the cars with the kids.  It will be straight ahead braking.  Starting age is 15 (with permit) to 22 years old.  Need 30 participants.  Would like to have 30+ workers, coaches, etc.  Do not have to be club members to work this day with the students.  This is not a BMW CCA sanctioned event because CCA instructors will not be in the cars.

8.  Track Day – Reno-Fernley, October 9, Sunday.  Mike Dietel had 12 sign ups so far, need 15-20.  Should have ten from our group, cost is $175.  This is not a BMW CCA sanctioned event because CCA instructors will not be in the cars.

9.  Sierra Foothill/Lincoln County Wine Trip – September 16 and 17.   DeArmond Sharp has done a pre-drive and made a few changes.  It would be 89 to 4, Murphy’s, Ironstone Lunch at the Deli, then on to Plymouth and the Shenandoah Inn (209.245.4491).  They probably did not have any more rooms available due to another scheduled event; last he checked there were only two remaining.  Sunday am will be breakfast at the Dead Fly Diner then to Helwig Winery ( www.helwigwinery.com/ ) for a cave tour and wine tasting.  After that you are on your own.  Will be meeting at the South end of Sierra Summit parking lot in back of the Tilly’s store where restrooms are available.

10. Gilbert Dayao provided a flyer for a Children’s Cabinet fundraiser – September 19, 2011.  Montreux Golf and Country Club ( www.montreuxgolf.com ), starts at noon, participation fee is $250 which includes golf, dinner, silent auction, and donation to Children’s Cabinet.

11. Avery Roberson, Master Mechanic, was introduced by Jim Goodfellow, who has been a friend for many years.  General comments were to replace the air filter every year as it gets dusty.  Oil sensors are reliable; short trips, however, get moisture on the sensor.  Many items are now Federally mandated:  tires, headlights, fuel filters, air filters, and more.  Data is collected, but it is still best do check and change items every 15,000 miles.

12. Dinner at LeVecchia – 27 participating.

General Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm.

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14 July 2011 @ Pearce Motors

26 in Attendance

Jeff Whitesides, Past President, called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.

1. Introductions. Jack Newman, member since September 2008.  He had a 1600, 2002, 1985 M6 and currently a 335xi.
2. Logo Items. The Golden Gate Chapter has a logo used on various items:  name tags (it is currently $8 each), T-shirts, caps, jackets, etc.  Unanimous that Jeff look into the logo usage on items further and report at the next meeting.
3. Club Events.
   1. Blackhawk Musuem. Russ Huntoon gave an overview of the Blackhawk Museum for July 16 and 17.  The route has been changed due to the I-80 work being done.  There is still an iceberg in Lake Tahoe and some snow to road level, which is very unusual as we know.  Will use Highway 40 and go through Antioch.  Leave Saturday morning and stay overnight at the Marriott in San Ramon with dinner in Berkeley.  Tour will be Sunday, 10 am; then will be on your own.
   2. Lincoln County Wine Trip. DeArmond Sharp gave an update.  Trip is being expanded to Calavaras and Amador, September 16 and 17.  In Plymouth there are still seven rooms available at the Shenandoah Inn (until August 15).  Send a message to the webmaster about attending.  Will leave Saturday about 8 am, first stop may be the Ironstone Vineyard at Murphy, then Plymouth, a few other stops and back to the Inn.
   3. Events Calendar. John English was happy to state that basically done for the year.  Blackhawk and Wine Tour are set up.  There will be no Gilson Show and Shine this year due to a competing event at the Golf Tournament which is supporting Children’s Cabinet this year and dual support by Mercedes.  Christmas party ideas are welcome, send any you would like considered during upcoming meetings; have to resolve early enough to reserve space.
4. Driving Events – Jeff Warner.
   1. Tire Rack Street Survival. Will be held on Saturday, September 10, Mt. Rose Ski Resort Parking Lot.  This time there will be use of indoor bathroom and classroom.  Fire truck will be there, students will use their own cars.  Need volunteers as coaches to sit in the cars with the kids.  It will be straight ahead braking.  Starting age is 15 (with permit) to 22 years old.  Need 30 participants.  Would like to have 30+ workers, coaches, etc.  Do not have to be club members to work this day with the students.
      More information next month.  SCCA and Consumer Reports have also gotten involved in driver training.  Need a flyer to give to schools and Heath Morrison, the Superintendent.  Also should put on the web site and any other venues where it would be seen.  Jeff will make up a flyer.  Jeff was still looking into the Driver’s Edge group (program uses grant funds for public education) that will be up at the Washoe County site.  The charge there is $4000 a day.  They will have 1100 kids there for free.  This is not a Sierra Chapter BMWCCA sanctioned event and has no insurance coverage.
   2. Reno-Fernley. Non-club event, in October.  It is too big to do by ourselves – may combine with Mercedes, Porsche, Mini Club, Volvo and perhaps even Ford.  Prices for at least 30 cars that are needed are prohibitive.  It is $500-600 in California.  We could maybe do it for $250 to $300.  Format would be open to spouses.  Ernie Zanrosso and Jeff were at the track for a full day recently.  Per car cost would be established if we had safety training for spouses.  For a first time, it would be the $250-300 and would include all exercises until about 2 pm.  Then there would be groups on the track and do the lead-follow for the line.  Thus it would be a full day for the spouses.  Run groups would be based on skill level.
      This is not a BMW CCA sanctioned event because CCA instructors will not be in the cars.  Insurance is provided by the track. Ambulance, paramedics and corner works are provided.  There will be four BMWCCA instructors, which will not be nearly enough.
      October 1 date is motorcycles (first available date), so discarded and October 9 is the Mustang Club that is penciled in.  Mustang Club has never done the format before.  Pro Control will have a curriculum set up.  Weekends are open after that for the rest of October.  There would be a test and tune day for the guys; no racing allowed.  If racing is done, car will be pulled off the track.  More information next month.
5. Dinner at LeVecchia – 23 participating.

General Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm.

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10 June 2011 @ Pearce Motors

29 in Attendance
Guest:  Matt Meyer, Mini Sales Manager (for tour of new facility after meeting)

Art Ona, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM.

1. Introductions. New members Lane and Lynn Lefmann, Andy and Sharon Goodrich, Lex Anastassatos; the Zanrosso’s are back for the summer – and hope it comes soon!
2. Driving Events. Jeff Warner
   1. Tire Rack Street Survival.  Boreal pushed us back, so that event will not occur with the Sacramento Chapter.  Will try to connect with Fallon AFB again for a date in August through October.  This is not a Sierra Chapter BMW CCA sanctioned event and has no insurance coverage.
   2. Fernley Test and Tune Day, Thursday, June 16. Cost is $225 for full day; $150 for half day.  Need the attendee numbers by this weekend; will need to have a helmet. Contact Jeff Warner if participating.  This is not a Sierra Chapter BMW CCA sanctioned event and has no insurance coverage.
   3. LeMons Reno-Fernley.  Bring all your own stuff.  It is wild and crazy. Obviously it has nothing to do with BMW CCA.  Contact Jeff Warner or John English for information.  This is not a Sierra Chapter BMW CCA sanctioned event and has no insurance coverage.
3. Events. John English
   1. Tahoe Gal Cruise, June 25, Saturday, $5 for insurance, $40 for cruise.  Meet
      between Raley’s and Starbucks at Sierra Summit. This is a BMW CCA sanctioned event and BMW CCA members may participate.  Membership will be verified
      for insurance purposes.  Our insurance limits us to current members of BMW CCA.
   2. Spectre 341 Challenge, June 17-19, 2011 – Virginia City.  The challenge hill
      climb pits muscle cars and imports against the clock in a full-throttle blast
      up Highway 341.  A local vendor needs drivers for vehicles to be on display at this event.  They would be driven from Reno to Virginia City and back (not raced).  May be multiple trips if interested in a variety of vehicles.  (See www.spectre341challenge.com for details on the event.)  This is not a
      Sierra Chapter BMW CCA sanctioned event and has no insurance coverage.
4. Russ Huntoon thanked Gilbert Dayao for the great barbecue during the Genoa Drive Saturday, June 4.  Great day all the way around.
5. John English asked about interest in theBlackhawk Museum overnight event.  All
   roads would be off-freeway the entire way. Let him know if the July 16-17 date is suitable or not.  Need to get the numbers submitted.
6. Mini Facility Tour.  Would be done before leaving Pearce for dinner at LeVecchia; 19 participating.

General Meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm.  Matt Meyer, Sales Manager for Mini, gave a tour to fifteen people.  Very impressive.

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WHEN: Saturday, May 21^st @9:15 AM, Meet @ Starbucks/Raleys on Mt. Rose Hwy (18250 Wedge Pkwy, Reno )

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12 May 2011 @ Pearce Motors

29 Members in Attendance
Guests: Mini Club Member

Art Ona, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM.

1. Introductions. Fred Bursot is a dual member, part-time in Reno and Bay Area.  Has a 2002 330 Convertible, 2006 Mini S with Dinan and 2007 650 6-speed.
2. Events – John English
   1. Tahoe Maritime Museum is $4 per person admission, $5 for insurance.  Meet at 915 am between Raley’s and Starbucks at Summit on Saturday, May 21.
   2. Genoa City Drive and Gilbert Barbecue will be June 4, Saturday.  Meet at Sierra Summit 10 am.  May bring desserts if you want; not required.
   3. Tahoe Gal Cruise, June 25, Saturday, $5 for insurance, $40 for cruise.  Meet between Raley’s and Starbucks at Sierra Summit.
3. Melissa Nicholas had an additional event:  Mini Meets West.  It will be June 21 through 24 at the Cal Neva.
4. Art Ona distributed invitations available for the Sport Haus Open House on Friday, May 20, from 5 to 9 pm.  It is not a BMW sanctioned event.  This is only an invitation of a re-opening by the original owner.
5. Dinner locations discussion.  Art had spent much time contacting various restaurants and there was a problem with almost all locations.  Great Basin said two weeks before, they did not know.  BJs did not do separate checks.  Pinocchio’s was the same, no separate checks, as several others mentioned.  Some do not like Sushi, some do not like Mexican food, some do not like the price of the meals.  There was a reservation at La Posada tonight.  Dody asked for a show of hands of how many preferred LaVecchia than any other restaurants mentioned thus far.  Overwhelming majority for La Vecchia and the food.
6. Dinner. Reservations were at La Posada this evening.  Headcount of 18 for dinner.  Members could proceed to La Posada.

Meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm.

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WE NEED STUDENTS & VOLUNTEER COACHES!
(DO NOT NEED TO BE CLUB MEMBERS)
WHEN: Saturday, September 10^th 2011 from 7:30am to 4:00pm
LOCATION: Mt. Rose Ski Resort Parking Lot, 22222 Mount Rose Highway, Reno, NV

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The primary emphasis of the Tire Rack Street Survival® is a “hands-on” driving experience in real-world situations! We use your own car to teach you about its handling limits and how you can control them. The students will become more observant of the traffic situation they find themselves in. They will learn to look far enough ahead to anticipate unwise actions of other drivers. As the students master the application of physics to drive their cars, they will make fewer unwise driving actions themselves. They will understand why they should always wear their own seatbelts, and why they should insist that their passengers wear seatbelts, too.

Event Details

• Driving Clinic for Ages 15-23
• Full day behind the wheel with Coach
• You drive your own vehicle
• Class presentations between sessions
• Emphasis on Vehicle Dynamics

COST: $75 per student (includes lunch)

I WANT TO BE A STUDENT! Age requirement is 15-23. To register click here (you will be directed to the Street Survival web site).

I WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER COACH: Coaches DO NOT NEED TO BE CLUB MEMBERS. If you want to volunteer contact Jeff Warner or Email Us.
A Coach’s Clinic for volunteers will be held on Thursday, September 8^th @ 5:00 pm @ Bill Pearce BMW

For further information visit the Street Survival web site or contact Jeff Warner or Email Us

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Saturday we’ll drive to Amador/El Dorado wine country, have lunch and spend the rest of the day visiting wineries to be selected (suggestions welcome). We’ll check in at The Shenandoah Inn in Plymouth, CA. Bring a bottle wine for the Wine & Cheese happy hour by the pool, followed by dinner. After dinner you can take in the Blue Grass music, the 9th Annual Bluegrass Music Festival is from 9/16 – 18, your choice. Sunday we’ll meet for breakfast before checkout then visit Amador Flower Farm and continue with a couple of more wineries.
ROUTE:

Itinerary Travel Time & Mileage 2011
COST: Hotel accommodations and meals
Visit http://www.eldoradowines.org and http://www.amadorwine.com for winery information.
I WANT TO GO! Club Members can accept the emailed invitation will reserve your spot! Or email us
For further information contact DeArmond Sharp
Don’t forget to make your reservations!

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WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, July 16^th & 17^th Time & Location @8:00 AM Meet @ Sierra Summit Theatre Parking Lot on Mt. Rose Hwy (13965 South Virginia Street, Reno )

ROUTE: We will meet at the Sierra Summit Theatre’s Parking Lot (park in the area closest to Mt Rose Hwy). We will head south on 395 to Minden. A quick stop at the Minden Starbuck’s to pick up additional members. Then south on Hwy 88 to Woodsford, left onto Hwy 89, then right onto Hwy 4. We’ll follow 4 to Stockton (through Arnold, Murphys, Angels Camp – we’ll stop for lunch – restaurant to be determined). We’ll continue on Hwy through Antioch to Pittsburgh, then Hwy 680 to San Ramon. We should arrive around 4pm for check in at the Courtyard by Marriott on 18090 San Ramon Valley Road, 1-925-866-2900. Dinner will be at Spengers Restaurant in Berkley (time TBD).  We’ll meet for breakfast (time and location TBD) and head out to the museum for the 11:00 a private tour. After the tour members will be on their own for getting home (the quickest way is probably Hwy 80). (Click here for the mapped Route)
COSTS: All meals, Hotel accomodations are $88, 6 rooms are reserved and paid for (you’ll reimburse the Huntoons) with King size beds (if you need any other arrangement please contact Russ & Cheri Huntoon), the museum tour $7/per person.

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The Blackhawk Museum was established to ensure that significant automotive treasures blending art, technology, culture and history would be exhibited for public enjoyment and educational enrichment. In September 1988, the spectacular 70,000-square-foot architectural masterpiece showcasing these rolling sculptures in a unique “jewel box” setting became a reality.
I WANT TO GO! Club Members can accept the emailed invitation will reserve your spot! Or email us
For further information contact Russ & Cheri Huntoon

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WHEN: Saturday, June 25^th @10:00 AM Meet @ Raleys/Starbucks on Mt. Rose Hwy (18250 Wedge Pkwy, Reno )

ROUTE: We started at the Raleys/Starbucks on Mt Rose Hwy @10AM and stopped at the Starbucks in Incline Village and then headed around North Lake Blvd (Hwy 28) to Tahoe City to meet up with the Sac Valley Chapter at the Tahoe Gal which left at 12:30PM sharp. After the cruise everyone returned at their leisure.

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About the cruise: Relax with us on this 3.5 hour cruise over the crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe to pristine Emerald Bay while we listen to our captain’s live educational narration, which touches on historical and ecological issues of the Tahoe basin. Some of the spectacular sites on tour include Ehrman Mansion at Sugar Pine Point, Rubicon Point, Fanette Island, Vikingsholm Castle and an occasional sighting of Osprey and Bald Eagle for more information visit http://www.tahoegal.com/

Take a virtual tour of the ship

COST: $40.00/person. Lunch is available at an additional cost. Prices range from $8-18. They also have a full bar open on ship. (Food and drinks cannot be brought on to the boat.)

I WANT TO GO! Club Members can accept the emailed invitation will reserve your spot! Or email us

For further information contact John English

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ROUTE: We met at the Sierra Summit Theatre’s Parking Lot (park in the area closest to Mt Rose Hwy). We headed south on 395 to old 395 then Franktown, 395 thru Carson, Jack’s valley Rd to Genoa then continue south on Foothill Rd (206) until Centerville Ln (756) and ended at Gilbert’s house for a yummy lunch. (Click here for the mapped Route)
COSTS: $5.00/person to cover the insurance cost for the event.

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About Genoa City: What started out as a lean-to and a few supplies in 1850, grew into the Town of Genoa by 1851. Douglas County and Carson Valley history is very young, an important chapter in the romantic “Old West”. Explorers and trappers made their way through this area but it wasn’t until June of 1851 when John Reese and his party built a trading post that the area began to attract settlers and became a permanent settlement. Reese and his men took up land claims extending from the Walley’s Hot Springs marsh area south of Genoa into Jack’s Valley on the north. Since most of the men in Reese’s party were Mormon, the location became known as Mormon Station. After building a trading post, Reese built a house and sent for his family in New York. Later, Reese added a blacksmith shop and a large corral for livestock.Visit http://www.genoanevada.org for more information on Genoa, Nevada’s oldest town.

I WANT TO GO! Club Members can accept the emailed invitation will reserve your spot! Or email us
For further information contact John English

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ROUTE:We’ll start at Raleys/Starbucks on Mt. Rose Hwy (431) and around the North Lake Blvd (Hwy 28) arriving at the Tahoe House (~10:30AM) to sample their pastries and then on to the museum for the tour. (Click here for the mapped Route).
LUNCH:TBD
COSTS: $5.00/person to cover the insurance cost for the event.

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About the Tahoe Maritime Museum is located on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, the museum’s mission is to stimulate an interest in and an understanding of Lake Tahoe’s maritime history through the highest standards of historic preservation, innovative interpretation and public education. Visit http://www.tahoemaritimemuseum.org/ for more information.

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14 April 2011 @ Pearce Motors

24 Members in Attendance
Guests: nonmember-joining

Art Ona, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM.

1. Introductions. Lex Amastassatos is new tonight, has a 2000 M5, is in the National Guard, back from Afghanistan recently.
2. Events.
   1. Virginia City Drive – John English -$5 a person, has a map and sign up sheet. Same route as last year: 431, 28, 50, Carson, 50, 341, Truck Route to Virginia City. After leaving McDonald’s/Raley’s at 10 am, will stop midway at the flat spot – and no red car in front this time please. Will drive up to Incline and stop briefly at Starbucks. Lunch at The Palace. Might be some costume guests from the historical society or other organizations in Virginia City.
   2. Tahoe Gal Trip Cruise with Sacramento Valley – John English – Tahoe Gal Trip on June 25. Trying to put it together. More information later. Jeff Warner reminded everyone that there are 13 shadows on Mount Rose Highway, so use caution.
   3. Driving Event – Jeff Warner – June 26 at Boreal. Boreal said they need two more weeks to get on it as a function there. We could do Mount Rose again if Boreal is not available he told Sacramento. Jeff and Mike Dietel went to the proving ground off Parr Boulevard where police and fire fighters train. The site would work well. They charge a lot for everything; the skid pad is huge. TMCC and Washoe County own it. Driver’s Edge in Las Vegas, run by Jeff Payne (CEO) and Bruce Mackey, Nevada Office of Traffic Safety, has a great turnout at their events which is sponsored by Bridgestone. Jeff will contact them to see how participation is obtained. Their last event was four days and 1100 kids; they provide the cars. There is very little hands on time, which Street Survival is mostly hands on, and it is free. http://www.driversedge.org/ Street Survival needs to get out to the parents. Art Ona can notify State Farm and there is another insurance company who supports the program also. We need more participation to get it filled for the day.
3. Amador Wine Trip – DeArmond announced that is changed from October to September 17 and 18 since there are no rooms available in October.
4. Dinner Choices Following Meeting. Art said the dinner was fantastic last month at Great Basin and would like to visit there again in May. June may be EG Sushi and Pinocchio’s is opening again. Other options could be Silver Peak and Famous Dave’s Barbecue (where Hollywood Video used to be). Express your preferences.
5. Future Meetings. May meeting – Mike Dietel will give a presentation.
6. Dinner would be at LeVecchia – about 18 attending.

Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm.

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20 Members in Attendance
Guests:   None

Art Ona, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM.

1. Dinner would be at Great Basin Brewery, if possible.  They did not take reservations; therefore, Art Ona called for a headcount when the meeting began so it could be called in.  Word came back later that delaying after 7 PM a little bit would probably be okay for the group.  Dinner had gone well at La Posada Real (Longley/South McCarran) last month.
2. Introductions – Andrew Geraci was from Colorado and his membership had been transferred to our chapter.  He is up at UNR and has a 2005 M3.
3. Website presentation – Carol Villar outlined all of the changes and the many new functions.  She is still working on it.  Very impressive compared to previous sites.  Jim Goodfellow commented that the English Alpina Club has great references for older cars.
4. TKO Event is to be held on Friday, March 25.  Follow the barbecue smell; there are no signs advertising the facility at 1316 Capital Suite 103 off South McCarran.  (Gilbert not available to give more detailed information.)
5. Virginia City Drive Event, April 16, Saturday, meet at 930 am at South Meadows Raley’s and will ask for $5 per person for insurance.  Will proceed up Mount Rose Highway 50 and end at Virginia City for lunch at the Palace Restaurant.

Meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM.

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