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MISSION ACCOMPLISHEDPRESIDENT’S MESSAGE BY ANDREW D. WEYMANFor most of my adult life (and all of my adolescence), I’ve been a bit of an outsider. I lived by the joke thatI wouldn’t want to be a member of any organization that would want me as a member. That is, until I joinedthe Porsche Owners Club.Since becoming a member of the POC, a lot has changed for me. I’ve learned how much I don’t know aboutdriving and cars. Actually, I take that back. I still don’t know how much I don’t know because I have no way ofknowing. That being said, I’ve learned a lot and there’s still a lot I don’t know. Sorry, I can’t quantify it. I haven’tlearned how to do that. Yet.I’ve made lots of friends and this is quite unusual for me. In the past, I’ve joked that the only friends I have aremy wife’s friends and they just put up with me. For the most part, that’s true. Come to think of it, at most trackevents I’m greeted by, “Is Terry here?” or, “Where’s Terry?” She’s so smart, beautiful, full of energy and fun tobe with. I understand why people gravitate to her. Still, I’ve made friends in the POC and a few of them don’tknow Terry. I take pride in that and consider it to be a victory for me.I enjoy sharing the experience of racing with others and I’m somewhat surprised at the reactionsI get. Me: Last weekend I raced with the POC and it was an absolute blast!—Them: Isn’t it dangerous?Me: Well, it can be, but the safety equipment we use is really great.—Them: Aren’t you scared?Me: Sometimes, but mostly I feel the excitement of endorphins rushing through my body and the thrill ofpushing myself beyond my comfort zone.—Them: How fast do you go? Me: As fast as I can.Sometimes, I’m met with “Well, it’s not for me.” But there are times I hear, “I’d like to try that” and those arethe times when my pulse quickens. I go on and on about our club and the experience of racing. I’ve discoveredhow much I enjoy introducing drivers to the on-track experience and club atmosphere of the POC. I loveinstructing new members at PDS events. It fills me with joy.Most of my professional life has been dedicated to creative pursuits like writing, producing anddirecting. My career doesn’t offer many opportunities to work with my hands other than keyboarding andoccasionally moving a prop or set piece (yes, I know, union violation). I really look forward to prepping fortrack events. Tires, brake pads, rotors, oil changes, nut and bolt checks, and so on have all become newfoundpleasures for me. I love working on my car prior to getting it to the track and having to clean grease fromunder my fingernails. As a matter of fact, I’ve even toyed with the idea of enrolling in a few courses aboutmechanics and car repair.I never saw myself serving on the Board of Directors let alone as President for the past three years. I’vevolunteered to perform many tasks for the club and was awarded a Service points Championship a few yearsago. Because I’m in a leadership role in my work, the furthest thing from my mind was taking on moreresponsibilities. Who new that they could be so rewarding?I could go on and on about how much I love being a member of the POC. Changes, challenges, andChampionship Points have become a big part of my life. I hope you enjoy all our club has to offer andvolunteer to help wherever help is needed. The more you give, the more you get.See you at the track!EditorNancy Jamaralainjamardesign@yahoo.comArt Director • DesignerAlain Jamaralainjamardesign@yahoo.comalain-jamar.artistwebsites.comAdvertisingAlain Jamaralainjamardesign@yahoo.comEditorial ContributorsJonathan ElfalanAndrew D. 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