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Governance President's Message July 2006 Hello Porsche Fans, The season is roaring ahead at full throttle in July! With everything going on this month, I don’t think we’ll be getting much done around the house on the weekends. The days are getting longer so I guess I’ll have to squeeze those chores in after work. On the first weekend of the month we have Autocross Series #5 in Bremerton and the PNW Sovren Historics at Pacific Raceways in Kent. Need some tire squealing and throttle response in July? The first weekend is just for you. Thanks to our concours team, we have added more events this year. Two of are this month. Early in July we have a full parade rules concours being hosted by the Risingers on the 8th. This will be the first chance to get your efforts (or lack thereof) graded. At the end of the month we have a final tune up before Parade at the Piccolo’s on the 30th. These two events should give the hardcore concours lovers a great ramp up before the beginning of August. On the second Friday of the month (14th) is chance to perfect your TSD rally skills. These events, which start at 6:45pm in the Eastgate Park and Ride lot, are a great way to spend a Friday night. The Northwest Rally Council has kindly allowed us to participate in this series and is willing to help anyone who needs it. But don’t stay out too late on Friday, as bright and early on Saturday (15th) the annual John Walker Swap Meet is scheduled to occur. Come out and find that elusive part or sell some of those dusty Porsche items just cluttering the garage. Social as well as communal, this event is a fun time for any Porsche enthusiast. The weekend of the 21st-23rd the American LeMans series returns to Portland. The new Porsche Spyder P2 car is burning up the track and this will be the first time the Northwest will get to see it. Make arrangements early as I hear hotels are filling up. Finally, we have the Roods holding a BBQ at the end of a new tour on Whidbey Island on the 29th. The tour is limited to twenty cars so space is limited. You can check with Dennis or Nancy to check availability. With the Portland Parade at the beginning of August, those of you attending will want to make sure to get out and experience the following: A concours An autocross A Friday Nighter TSD rally You will probably also want to bulk up on those Porsche technical details for the quizzes at Parade. By getting out to each one of these types of events, you can know what to expect at Parade. Even if you aren’t participating in everything in Portland, you will gain an inside perspective if you attend an event that can tune your skills. Participate. PNWR is all about Porsche people. Come out for an event. Stop by the monthly board meeting. Contact a committee chair to see how you can get involved. We have over 1,500 members, lots of events, and something for everyone. Do more than read about it – do it! -Dennis Coplen 2006 PNWR President