Greetings Everyone, 

The Board and I wish all Members a very happy and healthy New Year.  As I complete my first year as President, I am grateful for all the members’ and volunteers’ support.  Your enthusiasm, leadership, and commitment has enabled the Chesapeake Region to remain healthy and grow.  2025 is gearing up to be a fun filled, action packed year.   

Here is a summary of 2024 by the numbers. 60 events filled the calendar, highlighted by 3,904 member registrations.  Tours led with 912 attendees.  Autocross came in a close second with 890 and in third was Social with 858.  We had a terrific year and I’m grateful for all the Committees leadership to make these events happen for the members.  The 2025 calendar is continuing to evolve, so make sure you check it out in The Patter or on the Website.

Thanks to Porsche Hunt Valley and all the volunteers, led by Dan McNally, who made our last Community Service event of the year a resounding success for the Linda’s Legacy and Kindertime charities.  Unfortunately, this would be Dan’s last event as he is stepping down as Community Service Chair.  Thanks, Dan, for your leadership and involvement with our Community Service activities.  Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for volunteering for this essential role and doing an outstanding job.  We donated over $2500 to Linda’s Legacy and I couldn’t even begin to count all the presents donated to Kindertime.

The sold out After Holiday Party will again ring in the New Year with food and drink and a wild and boisterous Yankee Swap, led by The Bob and Manny Show. This event is sponsored by Porsche Owings Mills.

Join us as we welcome in the New Year at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery on January 18^th beginning at 11am. Also, the Social Breakfasts at Eggcellence in Annapolis have restarted on the first (or second) Saturday of the month.  Our Social Dinner in February is at the LoonAsea Restaurant on the water in Essex. The March Social Dinner will be our annual After St Patrick’s Day event at Kelsey’s Irish Pub on March 25^th.  A very special welcome and thank you to Stephanie Reuer and Randy Bruscup for volunteering to chair the Social Committee.  It has been an easy transition and I’m sure they will do a fine job.  Suggestions or recommendations, email social@pcachs.org.

Thanks to Dan Zadra for organizing the family Super Slot Car Racing and Chili Cook-off event.  This will be held on February 1^st at the Shipley’s Choice Community Clubhouse in Millersville.   

Upcoming National events include Tech Tactics East (Saturday / Sunday), a day dedicated to Porsche Technical information, held on February 22nd and 23rd.  The Treffen Homestead registration will open on February 5^th at 3pm.  Phase 2 opens on February 12^th at 3pm.  69^th Porsche Parade Oklahoma City registration opens on April 5^th at 12:00 noon. Registration is still open for the Treffen at Sea 2025 PCA 70th Anniversary Cruise leaving out of NYC on August 30^th.  Over 800 PCA members are registered and just announced, the Temptations will be joining us. This year’s PCA Open House is September 13, celebrating PCA’s 70^th anniversary, registration opens July 23 at noon.

So yes, there are fun events planned for the Winter months. Keep your eyes on the calendar and website as events will be added fast and furious as they become firm.  If you have ideas or suggestions, please email president@pcachs.org.

Cheers to the New Year!  May it be filled with much happiness and good health.

Thanks to all of you for making Chesapeake Region so much fun! 

It’s the cars that bring us together, but it is the people that make it special.

Be well and safe travels, 

Steve