Actually, this first issue has been an enjoyable learning experience for both of us. It helps when Glenn submits three articles for the newsletter himself. That leaves less work for us. It also would have helped if I hadn’t agreed to get the DER Spring Banquet Invitations around the same time as the newsletter. But, alas, it appears we got both done within a reasonable time frame.

Doug and I joined DERPCA in 1999 when we acquired our first Porsche, a 1986 white 944 with a “Can-Can Red” interior. Since then we have attended numerous club events as well as the 2001 Zone 1 Concours/Rally in Newport and several Northeast Region PCA spring rambles. We enjoy the social aspects of the club, the camaraderie of the members, and Doug loves the chance to ogle all the other members’ cars. It just seemed natural at this point to get more involved and see if we can help. We have even taken on more responsibilities with the club. We now attend Board of Directors’ meetings once a month and we have also volunteered to be co-chairs with Steve and Kyle Atwell for the 2005 Zone 1 Concours/Rally that DERPCA is hosting in Portland.

First, we would like to encourage everyone to get more involved. This is our club and we can make it what we want. At a recent Board of Directors meeting we discussed what the mission of the club should be. History shows that our most popular events are the club’s social events, so that is where we decided to concentrate our efforts. We have a great list of events being planned for this year, some new and some old favorites. We could use some help from others as these events take time and effort to plan. I encourage you all to get involved. Doug and I have and are enjoying the camaraderie of other Porsche owners.

As more issues of the Porscheforme come out you will see that Doug and I will take turns at this column. If you have any comments or suggestions please send us an email or stop us at a club event and let us know. Better yet, consider sharing your personal experiences as a Porsche owner with the club by writing an article for the newsletter. Guest writers are always welcome and actually encouraged. That means less work for Doug and I to fill the pages.

Terri