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Toys 4 Tots Compilation from Denny Asbury, Gary Labb & Major Andy Roberts Many Porches participated in the Toys 4 Tots drive Marine equipment was the backdrop for a fabulous Toys 4 Tots event A great new charity event for our club was this year’s “Toys for Tots” hosted by the U.S. Marines. Early in the event planning, it was decided to caravan from our normal monthly Krispy Kreme Gathering in Orange over to the Toys for Tots event at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach. Many members showed up by 8:30 am to participate in our usual donuts and coffee and to stand in the parking lot and talk about cars, cars, and cars... Some of our participants brought toys but couldn’t caravan with us to the Toys for Tots event so they asked us to deliver their toys. The group of colorful Porsches traveled the 22 Freeway to Valley View, then headed towards the beach. Among the group were Denny & Monica Asbury, using this as an excuse to fire up the 930 and blast over to Bolsa Chica State Beach to support our admired service men and their special charity. Denny caravanned with an old friend in a BMW (sorry he didn’t know any better) but since he wanted to contribute to the cause, they let him join our superior German machines. There was a little panic when a steady red light was approaching in the #2 lane as we were exiting the freeway, but the police car continued eastbound without bothering us. Greg Lush said something about it being a “plain unit” that was playing with us. About 30 Porsches, from all different eras, pulled into the parking area at the far northern end of Bolsa Chica State Beach and had the Marines of 5th Battalion, 14th Marines there as their welcoming committee. The Marines of 5th Battalion, 14th Marines were happy to provide a display of some of their equipment for the members of the OCR as part of their toy run to benefit Toys for Tots. The Marines brought out a 7-ton truck towing an M777A2 howitzer artillery piece. They also brought out an armored Humvee, and several machine guns with which members could enjoy & get up and personal, Sgt. Darby, the howitzer section chief, gave a class about the howitzer and the ammunition that is used, and how the Marines use the weapon to provide long-range fire support. The club members enjoyed seeing the equipment up close and talking to the Marines, many of whom had just returned from a six month deployment to Okinawa, Japan. The Marines in turn loved seeing the fast cars and talking to the members about their Porsches. Our members donated lots of gifts that helped stuff the Toys for Tots boxes provided by the Marines. Over the next few hours, even more Porsches pulled into the parking lot and off-loaded more toys. CL got an artillery lesson Mean machines and man’s best friend Sgt. Darby gave a class on the howitzer (Continued on Page 7)
Toys 4 Tots: (Continued from Page 6) More than six boxes of toys, and over 300 dollars, were collected for the Toys for Tots program, which the Marines distribute to underprivileged children in Orange County. A great time was had by all, and the Marines hope to have an even bigger event next year! PCA OCR sends a huge Thank you to Major Andy Roberts and the Marines of 5th Battalion, 14th Marines for providing the displays and the great conversation. JANUARY 2013
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