President’s Message

Hey Chesapeake Region PCA,

As March ends so does the winter season and that means the 2024 Calendar of Events is officially underway. We currently have a full calendar of Autocross, Tours, and Social Events for our 1,800+ members. I am excited about the opportunity to join you at many of these activities.

Our first event of the new season was a New Member Party followed by a Tech Session at our valued Sponsor, Porsche Owings Mills. With over 80 members in attendance, the morning was a resounding success. Rob Carter, Membership Chair, welcomed 20 new members. They were given PCA Chesapeake swag bags and had the opportunity to learn about the Club as Rob went around the room introducing each Committee Chair and gave them the opportunity to talk passionately about their activities.

A fun fact regarding membership – 41% of our members have joined since January 2020.

The Tech Session was highlighted by the Porsche Owings Mills Alpine Restoration reveal. Peter Simpson, Service Manager showed us the beautiful 2004 C4S that was purchased in California for this project. He went on to explain the upgrade process and equipment mods to be installed to the large crowd in the service bay. We had a terrific day. The next New Member Party will be at Porsche Hunt Valley on June 29th.

I was proud to represent the Chesapeake Region at the Porsche Annapolis Hop Into Spring fundraiser benefitting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County where I presented a check for $250 to Loren Weisman, Director of Resource Development. Porsche Annapolis did a fantastic job – even the Easter Bunny made an appearance for the children.

Auto Cross had its first sold out event of the year on a great weather day. Thanks Greg and Mark and the entire team of volunteers for another successful event.
It’s not the cars, it’s the people or we are a social club with a serious car problem, has been said over and over and the proof is our social events sell out quickly. For example the event at the Guinness Brewery on April 6th has over 80 members registered and registration is still open, however the dinners at Hightopps and the Garten sold out quickly. Don’t be discouraged about getting on the wait list, we are often able to confirm everyone. As always, please, if you registered and cannot attend, go to MSR and cancel to allow those wait listed to attend.

A special thank you to all the volunteers and active participants for all you do to make each and every event special. You are always welcome to send your suggestions, recommendations and feedback to me at president@pcachs.org

I want to encourage all club members to consider getting more involved with our numerous committees. There are many opportunities to volunteer and engage with friends and new members.

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

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

Regards,

Steve
President, Chesapeake Region, Porsche Club of America