Slipstream - November 2017

Around the Bend...
By Jim Hirsch, Managing Editor
f it seems like this issue contains a lot of
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hype around our Maverick Region’s 55th
Anniversary Founders Day Celebration -
I’m glad you noticed! The Porsche Club of
America had fewer than 2,000 total members when our
Charter was approved in December of 1962. Through
the past 55 years, our Region itself has grown to
over 2,600 members - larger than the entire national
organization at our beginning.
So, yes, 55 years as a PCA Region is definitely worth
recognizing and celebrating as an important milestone.
In fact, many of you probably realize our 55th year saw
many changes occur in our club. One major change
you notice each month now when you receive Slipstream
is that it is printed in full-color.
Perhaps less noticeable, but even more important, is
the fact that we have had seven members step up into
club event chair and co-chair roles during this year.
Our most recent volunteer is Michael Baynton,
serving as our Tech Sessions Chair. Our club
has had three tech sessions since August and
Michael already has two on the schedule for
January and March in 2018. If you participate
in our club activities, I’m sure you’ve noticed a renewed
sense of enthusiasm and a desire to provide you with an
enjoyable experience each time you attend an event.
You possibly remember (or have even uttered)
the quote, “Take this road. I just know that it leads
someplace good.” I hope you’ll “take this road” and
choose to participate in one, or all, of multiple events
being offered to celebrate our 55th Anniversary as part
of this year’s day-long Founders Day Celebration. I can
guarantee that each event “leads to someplace good”
- and will be enjoyable. Be sure to read the preview of
the celebration events on page 18 of this issue.
Speaking of events, it’s also important to keep in
mind that our Zone 5, in addition to PCA National,
offer a wide range of opportunities that you may find
enjoyable as a Porsche owner. Two that come to mind
are the PCA Palooza in Eureka Springs on November
9-11 and the recently announced Rennsport Reunion
VI that will take place Sept 27-30, 2018, at Mazda
Laguna Seca Raceway. These are just two
examples of wildly different and unique
gatherings that appeal to a diverse Porscheloving
audience. Remember to Carpe Viam!
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