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April 2023 President’s Update – by Henry Christoff
Greetings, E31 Owners & Enthusiasts!
If you have not already registered to attend Southeast Sharkfest, it is not too late! Hosted the last weekend in April,
this is an outstanding event and very popular with the E31 crowd. Go to www.bmwsharkfest.org for all the details and
host hotel. I noticed some of our E31 Chapter members have already registered – this is a well organized event, not
to be missed!
REMINDER: While quantities last, new E31 Chapter members and those who renew their membership will receive a
free E31 hat pin! Since January, we have mailed E31 pins to folks who have renewed their E31 Chapter memberships. It’s our way of showing appreciation of your continued E31 Chapter support!
BMW Group Classic YouTube video featuring Sreten (E31 Restoration Guru) of M539 Restorations- OK, this is
pretty cool. Professionally produced by BMW Classic, this is a short video about Sreten and his M539 Restoration
business.
Also, check out the BMW Group Classic PodCast interview with Sreten hosted by JP of BMW Classic, about 45 minutes in length. YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gSDNZ2skXs
PodCast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=la5ZhUVemyo
’95 Euro CSI Draws High Bid! Have you seen the 1995 Euro 850 CSi presently on Bring A Trailer? The auction has reached an astonishing bid of $230,000 USD as I type this! Just 25,000 kms the clock! https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-bmw-850csi-19/
E31 Chapter Sponsored COMING EVENTS
The E31 Chapter will sponsor several events in 2023.
Look for a more extensive listing in the Spring Issue of the E31News.
The Vintage 2023- A gathering of Vintage BMWs. Hot Springs Resort, North Carolina. May 18-20 . For details
and registration: https://www.atthevintage.com/
SoCal BMW Vintage BMW Event – Woodley Park in Van Nuys, California. Saturday, November 4,
2023. Look for details and registration: http://socalvintagebmw.com/
REMINDER ! – E31 Chapter Elections- Coming Soon!
The following E31 Chapter Board positions will be up for election this June, with new folks beginning their elected terms in August. The following three positions will be voted upon: President, Secretary and Membership Chairperson. If interested in any of these positions, please email your interest to pres@bmwccae31.com no later than April 30th.
Each office is a three year term. These are volunteer positions, and we are looking for E31 enthusiasts who want to be involved!
Please include the following in your email:
1. Name
2. BMWCCA member number
3. Position Running for: President, Secretary or Membership Chairperson
4. Include a paragraph or two with details of your qualifications and or why you would like to be elected to the office.
The May and June President’s Monthly Update will list those running for office with a brief of their qualifications. Elections will be held June 15 through June 30th. Winners will be announced in the July issue of the President’s Monthly Update. Voting will be by email to the current E31 Chapter secretary. Those and additional details will follow at election time.
The Responsibilities
The President shall officiate at all meetings. The president will be responsible for the general management of the Chapter including the arranging and coordinating of events or activities and furtherance of the designed purposes of the Chapter. The president will promote and coordinate all E31 Chapter activities to include: E31News newsletter production with the newsletter editor; coordinate national and local events with the Events Coordinator; work hand in hand with the Vice President and Treasurer of the Chapter; since the E31 Chapter is a Non-geographic Chapter and are unable to host monthly meetings with the membership, the president will provide the E31 Chapter membership with regular updates of interest to E31 owners and enthusiasts; be the contact person with National with regard to Chapter issues; keep the E31 Chapter board apprised of all Chapter activities and issues; be the principle contact for for E31 Chapter members and enthusiasts world-wide.
The Vice President shall officiate in the absence of the President. The Secretary shall maintain minutes of all meetings, carry on all correspondence, keep all current Club records and perform other duties as assigned by the Board. The Membership Chairperson will be responsible for maintaining the Chapter membership roster and promoting the E31 Chapter to retain and find new members.
These are volunteer positions, with 3 year terms. As a general guideline, the president’s position will take the most time each month, approximately 4-6 hours depending on Chapter activities/emails. Secretary and Membership chair only 2-3 hours monthly at most. We are looking for enthusiasts who want to be involved! Please feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions about these board positions.
Pres@bmwccae31.com
Finally, a shout out and special “Thank You” to E31 enthusiast, Alec Cartio, for allowing the E31 Chapter
to share his vast catalog of E31 8 Series photographs in the recent issues of the E31News – !
** Until Next Month…….. Henry Christoff- pres@bmwccaE31.com