2006 | 2005

Governance Presidents Message March 2006 Hello Everybody,  Winter is finally subsiding! The glaciers are withdrawing and everyone is wringing out their socks. Bring on the warmer temperatures, more sun, and more Porsche events! A new season is starting in full swing this month. There is something for everyone.  To start the month off, Paul Risinger will be holding a Concours Preparation lecture.  Make sure to come out and learn from one of the best in the sport.  He’ll tell us what to do, how to do it, and even more important – what NOT to do.  He has more experience with car care goodies than most anyone and can relate horror stories that will make you cringe.  Paul has held these sessions in the past and his information has helped me in several concours events.  Our first Technical Education session of the year is this month on March 11th. I’m sure Mark Issacs will have a great year leading these sessions. So if you’re not careful, you might learn something before he’s done. We will be welcoming new members at “New Members Day” on March 12th.  If you are new to the club, or just starting to get involved, please attend.  Lots of information will be shared along with good food and stories. In terms of driving events, the 2006 Autocross Series starts on Saturday the 18th.  The Autocross crew will again be delivering a great experience for all competitors.  Fun and squealing tires?  Definitely a great way to get the juices flowing! Near the end of the month our tour season starts as well.  For those of you whose cars have been tucked in all winter, it is time to wake them up.  I’m sure they are just yearning to be driven. This tour is on the morning of the 25th and will be followed by a Mardi Gras party at I-5 Motors in Fife. Alex Spearman and his crew have arranged for New Orleans music, dancing, and a buffet style dinner.  Make sure to RSVP so they can calculate the amount of food they will need.  Wear your festive attire and bring your beads. We are now actively searching for a new editor for the Spiel. If anyone has desktop publishing skills and would like to contribute to the club in a very special way, please let anyone on the board know you are interested. Portland Parade registration starts on the 10th of this month, so get yours prepared. Hope to see everyone on the road this month.  Let the fun begin and the good times roll! -Dennis Coplen 2006 PNWR President