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

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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