The Ozark Region was busy this month. In addition to several fun runs and the biggest meeting in recent history, the momentum continued at the Hot Springs Breakfast Club. Held this month in the home of very enthusiastic Ozark Region members, JoAnne and Robert Trinkle, both the breakfast and a detailed technical session were carried out in the distinctly "Porsche Rich" Trinkle environment and featured "Helga", their beautiful "lil' red" 356 C coupe.

The breakfast fare was well received by the 19 visiting members and absolutely no one left hungry. A door prize of a factory Carrera Cup Polo shirt was won by a very surprised Josep Requena. Afterwards Robert Trinkle professionally led the tech session on the planning and mechanics of Concours (and normal) car preparation. "Helga" was the subject of this demonstration and a regular plethora of Griot's Garage car care products were used to make the little red car shine like a new penny! Topics included proper sequencing of the products and which application techniques were best in different situations. The interior of the car was not neglected with both leather and vinyl care covered in detail along with hints on keeping the cars clean under various weather conditions. Many of us who were in attendance were just as interested in these techniques for their usefulness in the normal maintenance of our non-Concours cars. Techniques were demonstrated such as how to care for a car that is simply dusty and not ready for a complete wash and wax job. Robert covered when to use orbital polishers and clay, and which bottled products are both kind to the car's finish, and last the longest. Everyone came away with a much better understanding of the techniques in car care that will help Ozark Region members retain the value of their cars, while not having to work quite as hard to keep them that way.