The President's Column
By the time you read this I should be registered for fun at the Streets of Willow HPDE, maybe with you! There is another of our co-sponsored track events scheduled in October if you miss the one in March. It’s a perfect track event for first timers and a fun way to experience how amazing your Porsche drives.
The photo here was taken looking into my side mirror at the sunrise as I drove to our Santa Barbara Cars & Coffee on January 11. Sadly, the red sky was from the horrific fires to the south. I hope none of you had friends or relatives impacted. Our PCA Region is no stranger to the effects of natural disasters. I’m proud that our club donated $5,000 to Direct Relief and the Salvation Army to aid in the relief efforts for our neighbors in the fire zone.
Fun fact: the PCA national Panorama magazine started in 1955 and was sized to fit into a 356 glovebox. In July 2013, it grew to today’s larger size.
A large group of club members enjoyed the drive and tour of the Port Hueneme Seabee Museum in January. Thanks are due Ron and Lori Mulick for all the arrangements. Check out the museum sometime, it’s very interesting.
A fun event that I missed was the Valentine’s Day Drive to Old Orcutt and a fine Italian lunch at Trattoria Uliveto. Reports are that it was another great outing. Thanks to Lionel Neff and the Activities Committee for this and all the fun events. Your VP Lorraine Gray has been setting up fun events for the ladies as well. Reach out to her and see what’s next.
We had our first “Flash Lunch” on Presidents’ Day at Aloha Restaurant by the Pier in Ventura. Parking was available for us at the top of the adjacent parking structure. We’ll send out an email for the next Flash Lunch date and location. These are not sign-up events, just show up. Recommendations are welcome for future locations. I’m hoping to move them around.
Upcoming events include a Gimmick Rally May 17 organized by Jerry and Pam Lasnik. A tour of the Reagan Library with a catered lunch under Air Force One is on May 21. And I hope you’ll join us at the New Member Recognition and Scenic Drive to the Trilogy Club at Monarch Dunes on July 19. We hold this event every other year.
In June we will try something new: a drive after our Santa Barbara Cars & Coffee to Lake Cachuma, including a boat tour. Also, keep an eye out for festivities around Porsches 70th anniversary later this year.
Check Der Auspuff and our website for several other upcoming events. Volunteers always welcome to help on various committees. Let us know ideas for other events and drives.
As always, thanks to your Board, volunteers, and mem- bers for making this such a great club!
-Pres Steve