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Andrew Whyte Service Award 2003

Committee Chaired by Brock McPherson

It is my pleasure to present the 2003 Andrew Whyte Service Award. This award is given annually and it is the 13th year it has been awarded. The award recognizes JCNA members whose service to a JCNA affiliate group or region best exemplifies Andrew Whyte's personal philosophy: The spirit of positive action, the promotion of mutual goodwill amongst clubs and the willingness and ability to assist any Jaguar enthusiast whenever possible. Recipients have been nominated by their fellow members for their generous contributions, which have been invaluable to JCNA and its membership.

This year's recipient was nominated by fellow members and the local club.

Although the recipient was paid both by Jaguar Cars and the Jaguar Journal, the recipient performed duties with the interests of JCNA constantly in mind. The recipient was instrumental in setting up the Jaguar North American Archives, and was their official Archivist. The recipient rescued and catalogued thousands of photographs, documents, and brochures during Jaguar's move to their new headquarters in 1990. Under the recipient's direction, the Archives maintained a library and photo file and provides answers to technical and other questions. The North American Archives is also the source for Jaguar data certificates, which authenticate the original build record of every Jaguar made.

The recipient controlled the Jaguar Journal inventory, researched, and wrote on the Technical Seminars given at the AGM and gave information and guidance to the club members based on the recipient's extensive experience in JCNA, including the JCNA Membership Study Committee. Maintained the JCNA Events Schedule for the Jaguar Journal and monitored all club events to ensure results are received and event stories obtained whenever possible.

The recipient was co-author with Tom Hendricks of JCNA's first concours rulebook, which we still use in a modified form. The recipient had been involved in some way in the preparation of every new edition of the Concours Rulebook. The recipient actively supported the creation of the JCNA Rally Program.

The recipient chaired the Concours Committee for several years in the time period when the committee was JCNA's only official body. The recipient was involved in many administrative and concours event matters. The recipient continued as a member when the committee became the National Administrative Committee taking on more responsibility at a time when Jaguar sales made it necessary for the company to curtail its administrative support of the Business Committee.

The recipient was, not only a source of information and encouragement; but also, was always willing to help JCNA and its members. The recipient was the ultimate Volunteer.

Has anyone guessed who it is yet? The 2003 recipient is none other than Karen Miller. Receiving the award is Mike Cook on behalf of the Miller family.

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Jaguar Dealer of the Year 2003

Committee Chaired by Brock McPherson

It is my pleasure to present the 2003 Jaguar Dealer of the Year Award. A primary goal of JCNA is to foster a spirit of cooperation and friendship between Jaguar franchised dealers and JCNA affiliated clubs. This award is presented annually by JCNA to the Jaguar dealership which does the most to achieve that goal by working closely with a JCNA affiliate and its individual members in organizing and participating in mutually beneficial activities.

This year's recipient was chosen for its substantial support to its local club. The Dealer is personally active in the club activities, not just a representative from the staff. Plus, his wife is a jaguar driver and member of the club, and participates regularly.

At the 2003 concours, the dealership bought and paid for the band, the coke wagon, the barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs, underwrote the expense of the concours t-shirts, and half the expense of the club's polo shirts. The awards dinner was also supported by the dealership "buying" several dinners for the staff so the club would meet the minimum number requirements of the hotel. The dealership also pitched in for rooms at the hotel for the same reason.

During the club's October Dealer Support Day, the members were invited to test drive any of the jaguars on the lot, turned out the favorite was a new red convertible XKR.

The dealership provides a club room in one of the buildings for the club's use. The room is air-conditioned, has a sink and coffee bar, and a bathroom facility. It has tables and chairs sufficient for club business meetings and other activities.

Nominating this year's recipient was Central Oklahoma Jaguar Association who is very proud of its local dealer and this year's recipient. Please give JAGUAR OF OKLAHOMA CITY from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma a big hand. Receiving the award is Steve Houtari on behalf of Jaguar of Oklahoma City.

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Newsletter Competition 2003

Committee Chaired by Judy Ferring

Karen C Miller Award, Editor of the Year -- Pascal Gademer, South Florida Jaguar Club

Top Editorial Design -- Tammi Renner, St. Louis

Photography

1- "Union Jack Leaper" for the JC of Florida’s Oct. 03 cover, by Mark Robertson

2 - Bradley Price’s photo of a white XKE in a rose-draped door, Illinois Jaguar Club

3 - January ‘03 cover for the South Florida Jaguar Club by Pascal Gademer

Technical Articles

1 - Preparation For The Season, Jim Shields, Delaware Valley

2 - Getting the Old Girl Out of Moth Balls, Bob Aldridge, Southern New England

3 - The Nuts & Bolts of Bolts and Nuts, John Sethian, JANE

Travel

1 - Brits on the Bayou, Bill Watkins, Jaguar Club of Tulsa

2 - U.S. Grand Prix Weekend, Tammi Renner, St. Louis

3. Pokey Takes on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cindy Voller, The Cat’s Meow

Series

1 - Thinking Out Loud, Alta Aldridge, JC of Southern New England

2 - Tech Talk, Richard Kalashian, Wisconsin Jaguars Ltd.

3 - Rebuilding a V-12, Stewart Robinson, Ottawa Jaguar Club

Heritage

1 - My Favorite Jaguar, Don & Dave Huebschen, Wisconsin Jaguars Ltd.

2 - Ralph’s Racing Exploits/The Great Race, Ralph Steinberg, Delaware Valley

3 - Jagaholic, Steve Stelzman, Smokey Mountain JC

Pre-event publicity

1 - Fall Tour Route Owes Charm to Wisconsin Geology, Fred Welk, Wisconsin Jaguar Club

2 - Show Time in Tulsa, Greg Timo & Linda Young, JC of Tulsa

3 - Up Up and Away, Phil Taxman & Ray Unger, St. Louis

Post-event Reports

1 - 2003 JCNA Annual General Mtg: Mixing Business & Fun, Daniel Thompson, Montreal JC

2 - Annual Dinner, Bob Reid, Smokey Mountain JC

3 - Visit to Ragtops & Roadsters, Jim Shields, Delaware Valley

Notes: Most of the judges simply read the e-mailed and online copies of the entries and sent me back their choices. But there were a few comments, and it was obvious they were very tough this year. A couple said that if there were mispellings or poor grammar, they discarded the entry. One tossed an article because the brand name (Holley) of a car part was misspelled -- I wouldn’t even have known that.

In the pre-event category, the judges preferred short, advertisement-type announcements. It was that way last year too, but I thought then it was a coincidence. I was wrong.

I did not do any of the judging myself unless you want to count the first round. Since many newsletter editors simply sent all their issues and asked me to choose, I read an awful lot of newsletters. Although it was exhausting and time-consuming, I’m glad I did. I learned a lot -- especially about how to run a club and keep it exciting and interesting. But (as one of the judges said) I wasn’t fit to judge by that time: I liked them all and made "excuses" for misspellings, etc.

This year’s books are being mailed to winners in care of their editors. They are the same size as last year, with leather covers -- green with gold and silver lettering.

Judy Ferring

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