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Newsletter of the Hoosier BMW Car Club, Inc.
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Hoosier BMW Car Club Inc. P.O. Box 20775 • Indianapolis, IN 46220-0775
Come join your fellow Hoosier BMWCCA members for our annual holiday party and board member
elections. Again, this year, the holiday party will be at 11:30 A.M. on December 14th at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Carmel (918 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel, IN 46032). Please RSVP and pay in advance on our website using our PayPal option. If you do not have PayPal, reach out to Kyle McGary ([email protected]) to make arrangements.
This year, we have reduced the cost to $30 per person. That will get you a nice Italian dinner from a specially prepared menu including dessert. Also, we will see the return of the famous ///M&M’s (you’ll know what we mean when you see them if you weren’t there last year). There will be some cool swag and door prizes to give away as well.
Check out the latest event details at:
www.hoosierbmw.com
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Hoosier Tracks is an official publication of the Hoosier Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America, Inc., and is not in any way connected with the Bayerische Motoren Werke AG or BMW of North America, Inc. It is provided by and for club membership only. The club assumes no liability for any of the information, opinions or suggestions contained herein. No factory approval is implied unless specifically stated. Modifications within the warranty period of a vehicle may void the warranty. Contents may not be reproduced without written permission, except by the BMW CCA and its Chapters. For more information, write us at [email protected].
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Dixi Mae
he Hoosier Chapter of the BMW Car Club did its
first Tire Rack Street Survival Teen Driving School
(TRSS) in several years, at Martinsville High School
in Martinsville, Indiana, on September 15, 2019.
Thirty students, 15 to 19 years old, learned the
finer points of car control through exercises
designed to improve emergency handling skills.
It is really great to see the club getting back into
what may be the most important thing we do,
helping to save lives on the highway.
The club wants to thank Dreyer & Reinbold Auto
Group and D&R’s new Allstate Insurance Agency,
for the generous sponsorship of this event. More
than 35 volunteers gave up their Sunday to help
out with the program. We especially want to thank
John Lillywhite, Chris Dunlap, Stef and Andy
Simonson, and Scott Damer, for doing the really
heavy lifting to get this event off the ground.
Tire Rack Street Survival is a program of the BMWCCA Foundation
and is sponsored nationally by the Tire Rack, the South Bend, Indiana,
based tire retailer. There will be over 105 Street Survival schools this
year, presented by BMWCCA chapters, Porsche Clubs, and SCCA
Regions.
The demand for more TRSS schools in the area is huge, there were more than 20 kids on
our wait list. If you want to get involved with future TRSS schools, please let one of the
board members know. We can’t do them without your help. “This is they most important
event our club does,” said president Chris Ruel.
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EXECUTIVE BOARD AND DIRECTORS President: Chris Ruel 317-523-8482 Vice Pres: Kyle McGary 765-524-3935 Secretary: Steve Bailey 317-649-2871 Treasurer: John Lillywhite 765-318-9520
Director: Ben Younce 317-509-4208 Director: Rick Shue 317-374-9286 Director: Reggie Stewart 317-524-8331 Director: Pam Clarino 317-896-9689 Director: Kash Rahman 860-983-1011 Director: James Embry 317-903-0262 Director: Matt Dial 317-332-8325 Director: Joe Vernon: 317-691-1980
DEALER LIAISONS D&R BMW North: Larry Clarino 203-451-6565D&R BMW South: Jerry Reamer 317-738-2658 Bill Defouw BMW: Reggie Stewart 317-524-8331
CHAIRPERSONS Newsletter Editor: Pam Clarino 317-896-9689 Webmaster: Matt Dial 317-332-8325 Membership : Kyle McGary 317-669-2553 Driving Events: James Embry 317-903-0262 BMW Foundation Ambassador: Joe Vernon: 317-691-1980
December 12/7 Chocolate Drive. Will meet in Indianapolis, Starbucks, 95th and Meridian at 7:30am. Leave 8 sharp. 12/14 Annual Holiday Party and Board Meeting at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Carmel. Time: 11:30 a.m. No monthly meeting
in December.
January 8th Monthly Meeting at 6:30 p.m. — George’s Neighborhood Grill.
February 5th Monthly Meeting at 6:30 p.m. — George’s Neighborhood Grill.
March 4th Monthly Meeting at 6:30 p.m. — George’s Neighborhood Grill.
Next years calendar has not been set yet, but we are still planning to have our annual events such as the Chili Cook-off, a bowling outing and karting events.Check our website as we get closer to 2020.
At the time of publication not all calendar events and dates were confirmed. Please check our website often for an updated calendar and more details on each event.
A social gathering will be held the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Visit www.hoosierbmw.com for updates, additions and last-minute changes.
Scan with a QR reader to visit the Hoosier Chapter BMW CCA website.
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Photography and article byKash Rahman
City in which you live: Pendleton, IN
What is your profession: Student
What was the first thing that attracted you to BMWs? Styling and having people in
my family who have them.
What was the first BMW you owned? 2002/325i
If you could own any BMW today, which one would it be? 1959 BMW/500
What is your favorite part of the club? Going to track days.
How has being part of the club changed your BMW ownership experience? Knowing people to help work on my car.
Who was the first person you met as part of the club? Chris Ruel What was the last club event you participated in? A club meeting earlier this year.
What do you do for fun (non BMW related, if such a thing ex-ists)? Marching band
Is there anything you would like to see the club do differently? Let people under eighteen do track days
What is the next club related event in which you will partici-pate? Christmas party.
Henry Hines
amila and I came to Indiana 15 years ago. We didn't know anyone here,
and like most adults, our time was filled with work
and family. But we quickly made friends, first
through Hoosier BMW and then through other car
clubs. These were people from different walks of life,
but we shared a love for cars, driving and having a
great time. These friends watched Lara during our
scenic drives (and help clean freshly eaten doritos
out of my convertible!), joined us on our driving
adventures (and misadventures), and were always
willing to help each other when needed. I've attended
three weddings and watched
your kids grow, just like you
watched Lara grow.
But most importantly, you guys
have made us feel welcome and
loved, like family. I started doing
my BBQ/Pool party as a way to
say thanks to all the wonderful
friends we have made here over
the years, and I am blessed to
have so many of you attend my 5th annual party. I am
looking forward to many more annual parties to come!
J
OFFICIAL BALLOT
Leadership Candidates President o Chris Ruel Write-In_______________
Vice President o Kyle McGary Write-In_______________
Secretary o Melinda Vernon Write-In_______________
Director Candidates
Director at Large o Rick Schue Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Matt Dial Write-In_______________
Director at Large o James Embry Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Ben Younce Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Reggie Stewart Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Kashif Rahman Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Pam Clarino Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Joe Vernon Write-In_______________
The following candidates are running for the positions listed next to their names. Please vote for these individuals, or choose a write-in candidate. When completed, remove this ballot and mail to: Hoosier BMW Car Club, Inc., P.O. Box 20775, Indianapolis, IN 46220-0775. If you prefer, you may complete your ballot and bring it with you to the Holiday Party.
Aarons, David Zionsville, IN
Balsara, Karl Indianapolis, IN
Briskey, Bracken Indianapolis, IN
Brown, Peter Indianapolis, IN
Carlos, Glenn Noblesville, IN
Colbert, Amy Camby, IN
Conder, Jeff Scottsburg, IN
Denney, Brian Fishers, IN
Doderer, Joshua Indianapolis, IN
Earnhart, Steven Indianapolis, IN
Falvey, Robert Pendleton, IN
Fischesser, Matthew Noblesville, IN
Flores, Martin Bringhurst, IN
Gatz, Chris Noblesville, IN
Guadarrama, Edgar Fishers, IN
Hardin, Keith Greenwood, IN
Hollandbeck, Kyle Beech Grove, IN
Kahl, Charles Indianapolis, IN
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ere we are again with my last letter for the year. The last quarter has been super busy both for the club and for my life (I am sure everyone else’s as well). We had a lot of activities with the club this fall:
• Member picnic
• Windy City Chapter Track Day
• Fall Drives
• Tirerack Street Survival
• New location for Social
• Meetings at both dealerships
This winter season will be a time to enjoy time with family and friends. Also, for some, it will mean putting the BMW away for the winter, and for others it will be getting ready to greet Jack Frost with those glaring kidneys. With the new year, there will be some changes coming. One big one is going to be the format of our newsletter. I wanted to take some time here to go over some of the changes that are coming.
The national chapter is going to start providing and coordinating a “regional” newsletter (no, Roundel is not changing). This “new” newsletter will be made up of contributions of the region’s chapters to cover a broader audience and consolidate costs. For reference, we are the North Central Region. Up until now, each chapter was required to publish and mail a letter to each and every one of their members. While our chapter has been lucky to have such a strong membership, others are not so lucky and publishing a quarterly newsletter is expensive. Even for us, it’s our biggest budgeted item per year. With the advent of this regional newsletter, chapters are no longer under obligation to mail a physical letter to each member. As a matter of fact, a newsletter will not be required at all. Don’t panic! The Hoosier chapter board has discussed this and, we plan on continuing to offer our quarterly letter as we think it is an important vehicle to stay in touch with our membership. However, we will be making changes. These changes will reduce our cost as well as provide a more robust, media rich vehicle for delivery as we will no longer be under the current and soon to be past requirements. While we have not fleshed out all the details, a committee is being formed to discuss the future format.
So, with a new year brings new changes! Let’s hope this makes for a better experience for our strong membership. I do say with pride that our chapter is strong already. While many chapters nationally have been suffering from dwindling membership, ours has been in the minority with respect to those declining
page 4
“Nobody on the road, nobody on the beach, I can feel it in the air, the summer’s out of reach...” (Henley, Don. “The Boys of Summer.” Building the Perfect Beast, 1984.)
s I write this tech tip, it certainly feels like fall with gusty winds, rain, and a forecasted overnight low of 36. Summer does seem out of reach, and I need to start preparing for the Indiana winter.
Seriously though, whether you are getting ready to put your baby in storage for the long winter months or need to make sure it’s roadworthy for the ice and snow, there are a few items to think about. With that in mind, here’s a checklist of items to consider this fall.
Winter car storage
• Check tire pressure. Consider adding air (to Max PSI) to prevent flat spots.
A
Preparing for WinterPreparing for WinterArticle by Lola Garcia
Article by Lola Garcia
Newest Member
miles, 10 turns and a whole lot of track time to learn. This year, the Windy City BMW chapter hosted a 2-day HPDE at Putnam Park Road course (with additional lapping time for advanced drivers on Friday). There was a total of about 75 attendees, consisting of a number of Hoosier chapter members (including me). With 30 minute sessions and smaller class sizes, everyone had plenty of track time.
The weekend weather was perfect, and for us newbies it was a thrilling leap into the adventures of high performance driving. This event was my first experience at an HPDE, and I can tell you I learned a lot. Both the in car experience and classroom did not disappoint. By the end of the weekend, I had learned the line, increased speed, and was feeling confident in my ability to handle the car. Near the end of the day Sunday, the instructor even coached me with the traction control off so I could get a feel for how the car moves around while learning to keep it under control. Of course, when we did that I backed off about ten percent of my attack.While this was my first track day, it certainly will not be my last. I am looking forward to next year and hopefully meeting up with the Windy City group again. Thanks for a great weekend!
page 5
By Chris Ruel Chapter President/Hoosier BMW CCA
numbers. Let’s keep spreading the word and finding more people to engage with and share our passion.
Don’t forget the Holiday Party. Details will have been published here and in our various social media outlets as well as the website. Hope to see many of you there.
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H
erfect weather, great company, and fantastic food made for another stellar member picnic!
This year’s picnic was at Shelter A, not Lily Lake, which provided lots of room, extra tables, and no pesky fishermen. Park entry fees were waived (reach out to Chris Ruel if you attended and did not get reimbursed), and the Hoosier BMW CCA Chapter banner and feather flags flew high.
With temperatures in the 70’s and clear skies, the weather could not have been better, and Rick and Maggie Schue once again provided hours of preparation to make the cookout flawless.
There were a number of new members in attendance, and everyone enjoyed catching up over some great BBQ (or should we call it Schue-B-Q)! Thanks to everyone who attended and made the 2019 Member Picnic a hit! See you next year!
P
• Top off the fluids. Consider adding a fuel stabilizer.
• Connect your battery tender. Make sure to check it every couple weeks to ensure connection is secure and power is still flowing.
• Wash and wax the car and then apply a good fitting cover.
• Prevent pest infestation. Consider adding fabric sheets to cabin and trunk and closing off exhaust and air inlets.
• Check insurance coverage. Consider dropping the liability and collision portion, but make sure to keep comprehensive.
Ready for the open road
• Wash and wax the car.
• Check tire pressure and tread. Consider swapping out all season tires for winter tires.
• Check antifreeze (mixture should be 50:50). Consider testing or flushing if unsure of mixture content.
Article by William Hines
Putnam Park Photo © Windy City/Everson
1.8
• Check belts, hoses, and thermostat.
• Check wiper blades and washer fluid. Remember to ensure the washer fluid is rated for cold weather.
• Check blower motor and rear defogger.
• Check your winter safety kit. Consider keeping a flashlight, jumper cables, blanket, extra coat, gloves, shovel, bag of sand, and ice scraper in your kit for emergencies.
Lawless, Tyler Carmel, IN
Mason, Jeffrey Zionsville, IN
Mendoza, Michael Anderson, IN
Messer, Andy Bloomington, IN
Miller, Jobe Madison, IN
Morris, Patrick Bloomington, IN
Neff, Shane Anderson, IN
Nyman, Daniel Indianapolis, IN
Reilly, Emma Indianapolis, IN
Reynaud, Daniel Indianapolis, IN
Ringis, John Westfield, IN
Ross, Arthur Jasper, IN
Sampson, Joel Indianapolis, IN
Sayer, Steve Brownsburg, IN
Sicklesteel, Robert Carmel, IN
Simpson, John Bloomington, IN
Simpson, Scott Carmel, IN
Stemshorn, Cameron Indianapolis, IN
Voss, Jacob Indianapolis, IN
West, Olivia Indianapolis, IN
White, Chuck Danville, IN
Young, Mark Carmel, IN
Zusan, Erin Greenwood, IN
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Photography and article byKash Rahman
City in which you live: Pendleton, IN
What is your profession: Student
What was the first thing that attracted you to BMWs? Styling and having people in
my family who have them.
What was the first BMW you owned? 2002/325i
If you could own any BMW today, which one would it be? 1959 BMW/500
What is your favorite part of the club? Going to track days.
How has being part of the club changed your BMW ownership experience? Knowing people to help work on my car.
Who was the first person you met as part of the club? Chris Ruel What was the last club event you participated in? A club meeting earlier this year.
What do you do for fun (non BMW related, if such a thing ex-ists)? Marching band
Is there anything you would like to see the club do differently? Let people under eighteen do track days
What is the next club related event in which you will partici-pate? Christmas party.
Henry Hines
amila and I came to Indiana 15 years ago. We didn't know anyone here,
and like most adults, our time was filled with work
and family. But we quickly made friends, first
through Hoosier BMW and then through other car
clubs. These were people from different walks of life,
but we shared a love for cars, driving and having a
great time. These friends watched Lara during our
scenic drives (and help clean freshly eaten doritos
out of my convertible!), joined us on our driving
adventures (and misadventures), and were always
willing to help each other when needed. I've attended
three weddings and watched
your kids grow, just like you
watched Lara grow.
But most importantly, you guys
have made us feel welcome and
loved, like family. I started doing
my BBQ/Pool party as a way to
say thanks to all the wonderful
friends we have made here over
the years, and I am blessed to
have so many of you attend my 5th annual party. I am
looking forward to many more annual parties to come!
J
OFFICIAL BALLOT
Leadership Candidates President o Chris Ruel Write-In_______________
Vice President o Kyle McGary Write-In_______________
Secretary o Melinda Vernon Write-In_______________
Director Candidates
Director at Large o Rick Schue Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Matt Dial Write-In_______________
Director at Large o James Embry Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Ben Younce Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Reggie Stewart Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Kashif Rahman Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Pam Clarino Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Joe Vernon Write-In_______________
The following candidates are running for the positions listed next to their names. Please vote for these individuals, or choose a write-in candidate. When completed, remove this ballot and mail to: Hoosier BMW Car Club, Inc., P.O. Box 20775, Indianapolis, IN 46220-0775. If you prefer, you may complete your ballot and bring it with you to the Holiday Party.
Aarons, David Zionsville, IN
Balsara, Karl Indianapolis, IN
Briskey, Bracken Indianapolis, IN
Brown, Peter Indianapolis, IN
Carlos, Glenn Noblesville, IN
Colbert, Amy Camby, IN
Conder, Jeff Scottsburg, IN
Denney, Brian Fishers, IN
Doderer, Joshua Indianapolis, IN
Earnhart, Steven Indianapolis, IN
Falvey, Robert Pendleton, IN
Fischesser, Matthew Noblesville, IN
Flores, Martin Bringhurst, IN
Gatz, Chris Noblesville, IN
Guadarrama, Edgar Fishers, IN
Hardin, Keith Greenwood, IN
Hollandbeck, Kyle Beech Grove, IN
Kahl, Charles Indianapolis, IN
tcontinued under flap
ere we are again with my last letter for the year. The last quarter has been super busy both for the club and for my life (I am sure everyone else’s as well). We had a lot of activities with the club this fall:
• Member picnic
• Windy City Chapter Track Day
• Fall Drives
• Tirerack Street Survival
• New location for Social
• Meetings at both dealerships
This winter season will be a time to enjoy time with family and friends. Also, for some, it will mean putting the BMW away for the winter, and for others it will be getting ready to greet Jack Frost with those glaring kidneys. With the new year, there will be some changes coming. One big one is going to be the format of our newsletter. I wanted to take some time here to go over some of the changes that are coming.
The national chapter is going to start providing and coordinating a “regional” newsletter (no, Roundel is not changing). This “new” newsletter will be made up of contributions of the region’s chapters to cover a broader audience and consolidate costs. For reference, we are the North Central Region. Up until now, each chapter was required to publish and mail a letter to each and every one of their members. While our chapter has been lucky to have such a strong membership, others are not so lucky and publishing a quarterly newsletter is expensive. Even for us, it’s our biggest budgeted item per year. With the advent of this regional newsletter, chapters are no longer under obligation to mail a physical letter to each member. As a matter of fact, a newsletter will not be required at all. Don’t panic! The Hoosier chapter board has discussed this and, we plan on continuing to offer our quarterly letter as we think it is an important vehicle to stay in touch with our membership. However, we will be making changes. These changes will reduce our cost as well as provide a more robust, media rich vehicle for delivery as we will no longer be under the current and soon to be past requirements. While we have not fleshed out all the details, a committee is being formed to discuss the future format.
So, with a new year brings new changes! Let’s hope this makes for a better experience for our strong membership. I do say with pride that our chapter is strong already. While many chapters nationally have been suffering from dwindling membership, ours has been in the minority with respect to those declining
page 4
“Nobody on the road, nobody on the beach, I can feel it in the air, the summer’s out of reach...” (Henley, Don. “The Boys of Summer.” Building the Perfect Beast, 1984.)
s I write this tech tip, it certainly feels like fall with gusty winds, rain, and a forecasted overnight low of 36. Summer does seem out of reach, and I need to start preparing for the Indiana winter.
Seriously though, whether you are getting ready to put your baby in storage for the long winter months or need to make sure it’s roadworthy for the ice and snow, there are a few items to think about. With that in mind, here’s a checklist of items to consider this fall.
Winter car storage
• Check tire pressure. Consider adding air (to Max PSI) to prevent flat spots.
A
Preparing for WinterPreparing for WinterArticle by Lola Garcia
Article by Lola Garcia
Newest Member
miles, 10 turns and a whole lot of track time to learn. This year, the Windy City BMW chapter hosted a 2-day HPDE at Putnam Park Road course (with additional lapping time for advanced drivers on Friday). There was a total of about 75 attendees, consisting of a number of Hoosier chapter members (including me). With 30 minute sessions and smaller class sizes, everyone had plenty of track time.
The weekend weather was perfect, and for us newbies it was a thrilling leap into the adventures of high performance driving. This event was my first experience at an HPDE, and I can tell you I learned a lot. Both the in car experience and classroom did not disappoint. By the end of the weekend, I had learned the line, increased speed, and was feeling confident in my ability to handle the car. Near the end of the day Sunday, the instructor even coached me with the traction control off so I could get a feel for how the car moves around while learning to keep it under control. Of course, when we did that I backed off about ten percent of my attack.While this was my first track day, it certainly will not be my last. I am looking forward to next year and hopefully meeting up with the Windy City group again. Thanks for a great weekend!
page 5
By Chris Ruel Chapter President/Hoosier BMW CCA
numbers. Let’s keep spreading the word and finding more people to engage with and share our passion.
Don’t forget the Holiday Party. Details will have been published here and in our various social media outlets as well as the website. Hope to see many of you there.
continued under flapu
continued from flap
H
erfect weather, great company, and fantastic food made for another stellar member picnic!
This year’s picnic was at Shelter A, not Lily Lake, which provided lots of room, extra tables, and no pesky fishermen. Park entry fees were waived (reach out to Chris Ruel if you attended and did not get reimbursed), and the Hoosier BMW CCA Chapter banner and feather flags flew high.
With temperatures in the 70’s and clear skies, the weather could not have been better, and Rick and Maggie Schue once again provided hours of preparation to make the cookout flawless.
There were a number of new members in attendance, and everyone enjoyed catching up over some great BBQ (or should we call it Schue-B-Q)! Thanks to everyone who attended and made the 2019 Member Picnic a hit! See you next year!
P
• Top off the fluids. Consider adding a fuel stabilizer.
• Connect your battery tender. Make sure to check it every couple weeks to ensure connection is secure and power is still flowing.
• Wash and wax the car and then apply a good fitting cover.
• Prevent pest infestation. Consider adding fabric sheets to cabin and trunk and closing off exhaust and air inlets.
• Check insurance coverage. Consider dropping the liability and collision portion, but make sure to keep comprehensive.
Ready for the open road
• Wash and wax the car.
• Check tire pressure and tread. Consider swapping out all season tires for winter tires.
• Check antifreeze (mixture should be 50:50). Consider testing or flushing if unsure of mixture content.
Article by William Hines
Putnam Park Photo © Windy City/Everson
1.8
• Check belts, hoses, and thermostat.
• Check wiper blades and washer fluid. Remember to ensure the washer fluid is rated for cold weather.
• Check blower motor and rear defogger.
• Check your winter safety kit. Consider keeping a flashlight, jumper cables, blanket, extra coat, gloves, shovel, bag of sand, and ice scraper in your kit for emergencies.
Lawless, Tyler Carmel, IN
Mason, Jeffrey Zionsville, IN
Mendoza, Michael Anderson, IN
Messer, Andy Bloomington, IN
Miller, Jobe Madison, IN
Morris, Patrick Bloomington, IN
Neff, Shane Anderson, IN
Nyman, Daniel Indianapolis, IN
Reilly, Emma Indianapolis, IN
Reynaud, Daniel Indianapolis, IN
Ringis, John Westfield, IN
Ross, Arthur Jasper, IN
Sampson, Joel Indianapolis, IN
Sayer, Steve Brownsburg, IN
Sicklesteel, Robert Carmel, IN
Simpson, John Bloomington, IN
Simpson, Scott Carmel, IN
Stemshorn, Cameron Indianapolis, IN
Voss, Jacob Indianapolis, IN
West, Olivia Indianapolis, IN
White, Chuck Danville, IN
Young, Mark Carmel, IN
Zusan, Erin Greenwood, IN
page 3 page 6
Photography and article byKash Rahman
City in which you live: Pendleton, IN
What is your profession: Student
What was the first thing that attracted you to BMWs? Styling and having people in
my family who have them.
What was the first BMW you owned? 2002/325i
If you could own any BMW today, which one would it be? 1959 BMW/500
What is your favorite part of the club? Going to track days.
How has being part of the club changed your BMW ownership experience? Knowing people to help work on my car.
Who was the first person you met as part of the club? Chris Ruel What was the last club event you participated in? A club meeting earlier this year.
What do you do for fun (non BMW related, if such a thing ex-ists)? Marching band
Is there anything you would like to see the club do differently? Let people under eighteen do track days
What is the next club related event in which you will partici-pate? Christmas party.
Henry Hines
amila and I came to Indiana 15 years ago. We didn't know anyone here,
and like most adults, our time was filled with work
and family. But we quickly made friends, first
through Hoosier BMW and then through other car
clubs. These were people from different walks of life,
but we shared a love for cars, driving and having a
great time. These friends watched Lara during our
scenic drives (and help clean freshly eaten doritos
out of my convertible!), joined us on our driving
adventures (and misadventures), and were always
willing to help each other when needed. I've attended
three weddings and watched
your kids grow, just like you
watched Lara grow.
But most importantly, you guys
have made us feel welcome and
loved, like family. I started doing
my BBQ/Pool party as a way to
say thanks to all the wonderful
friends we have made here over
the years, and I am blessed to
have so many of you attend my 5th annual party. I am
looking forward to many more annual parties to come!
J
OFFICIAL BALLOT
Leadership Candidates President o Chris Ruel Write-In_______________
Vice President o Kyle McGary Write-In_______________
Secretary o Melinda Vernon Write-In_______________
Director Candidates
Director at Large o Rick Schue Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Matt Dial Write-In_______________
Director at Large o James Embry Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Ben Younce Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Reggie Stewart Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Kashif Rahman Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Pam Clarino Write-In_______________
Director at Large o Joe Vernon Write-In_______________
The following candidates are running for the positions listed next to their names. Please vote for these individuals, or choose a write-in candidate. When completed, remove this ballot and mail to: Hoosier BMW Car Club, Inc., P.O. Box 20775, Indianapolis, IN 46220-0775. If you prefer, you may complete your ballot and bring it with you to the Holiday Party.
Aarons, David Zionsville, IN
Balsara, Karl Indianapolis, IN
Briskey, Bracken Indianapolis, IN
Brown, Peter Indianapolis, IN
Carlos, Glenn Noblesville, IN
Colbert, Amy Camby, IN
Conder, Jeff Scottsburg, IN
Denney, Brian Fishers, IN
Doderer, Joshua Indianapolis, IN
Earnhart, Steven Indianapolis, IN
Falvey, Robert Pendleton, IN
Fischesser, Matthew Noblesville, IN
Flores, Martin Bringhurst, IN
Gatz, Chris Noblesville, IN
Guadarrama, Edgar Fishers, IN
Hardin, Keith Greenwood, IN
Hollandbeck, Kyle Beech Grove, IN
Kahl, Charles Indianapolis, IN
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Dixi Mae
he Hoosier Chapter of the BMW Car Club did its
first Tire Rack Street Survival Teen Driving School
(TRSS) in several years, at Martinsville High School
in Martinsville, Indiana, on September 15, 2019.
Thirty students, 15 to 19 years old, learned the
finer points of car control through exercises
designed to improve emergency handling skills.
It is really great to see the club getting back into
what may be the most important thing we do,
helping to save lives on the highway.
The club wants to thank Dreyer & Reinbold Auto
Group and D&R’s new Allstate Insurance Agency,
for the generous sponsorship of this event. More
than 35 volunteers gave up their Sunday to help
out with the program. We especially want to thank
John Lillywhite, Chris Dunlap, Stef and Andy
Simonson, and Scott Damer, for doing the really
heavy lifting to get this event off the ground.
Tire Rack Street Survival is a program of the BMWCCA Foundation
and is sponsored nationally by the Tire Rack, the South Bend, Indiana,
based tire retailer. There will be over 105 Street Survival schools this
year, presented by BMWCCA chapters, Porsche Clubs, and SCCA
Regions.
The demand for more TRSS schools in the area is huge, there were more than 20 kids on
our wait list. If you want to get involved with future TRSS schools, please let one of the
board members know. We can’t do them without your help. “This is they most important
event our club does,” said president Chris Ruel.
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December 12/7 Chocolate Drive. Will meet in Indianapolis, Starbucks, 95th and Meridian at 7:30am. Leave 8 sharp. 12/14 Annual Holiday Party and Board Meeting at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Carmel. Time: 11:30 a.m. No monthly meeting
in December.
January 8th Monthly Meeting at 6:30 p.m. — George’s Neighborhood Grill.
February 5th Monthly Meeting at 6:30 p.m. — George’s Neighborhood Grill.
March 4th Monthly Meeting at 6:30 p.m. — George’s Neighborhood Grill.
Next years calendar has not been set yet, but we are still planning to have our annual events such as the Chili Cook-off, a bowling outing and karting events.Check our website as we get closer to 2020.
At the time of publication not all calendar events and dates were confirmed. Please check our website often for an updated calendar and more details on each event.
A social gathering will be held the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Visit www.hoosierbmw.com for updates, additions and last-minute changes.
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Hoosier BMW Car Club Inc. P.O. Box 20775 • Indianapolis, IN 46220-0775
Come join your fellow Hoosier BMWCCA members for our annual holiday party and board member
elections. Again, this year, the holiday party will be at 11:30 A.M. on December 14th at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Carmel (918 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel, IN 46032). Please RSVP and pay in advance on our website using our PayPal option. If you do not have PayPal, reach out to Kyle McGary ([email protected]) to make arrangements.
This year, we have reduced the cost to $30 per person. That will get you a nice Italian dinner from a specially prepared menu including dessert. Also, we will see the return of the famous ///M&M’s (you’ll know what we mean when you see them if you weren’t there last year). There will be some cool swag and door prizes to give away as well.
Check out the latest event details at:
www.hoosierbmw.com
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