From DER Prez

by Don McGilvery, aka NINE44T

         As I mentioned in our last newsletter, the Down East Region was approached and has decided to hold the 2005 Zone One Concours & Rally here in Maine. Steve and Kyle Atwell are heading up the initial phase of this event, seeking out and identifying options for the site of the concour and a host hotel. In addition to getting a firm commitment for a site and lodging, we will be suggesting a rally route and dinner options. We are in the process of forming a committee to work on this event and we are looking for volunteers to help out. If you are interested, please contact Steve or me – we would welcome your participation. The more work that gets completed early on, the easier it will be in 2005. I will be presenting an informal report of our progress to date at the fall (November) Zone One Presidents’ meeting. This should be a great event, an opportunity for DER members to see some very special cars, meet new people, and participate in a Zone One event.

            Well here we are in mid-summer here in Maine and I hope all are having a great time enjoying what Maine and northern New England have to offer. I, and the rest of the “track rats,” have been on the road to several driver education events this spring and early summer: 2 trips to Watkins Glen, a trip to Mont Tremblant above Montreal in Canada, and several trips to the New Hampshire International Speedway. The social event sector of the club has been active as well: Bonny Eagle Car Show, Ice Cream Run, and a new event for us this year, a trip to the Balsams. As a club, we try to take advantage of our wonderful spring by offering several alternative events and it is great to see many of our members joining in. Other events that are fun to attend include the VIP Show Shine & Drag in Oxford, and several weekend events at the Owls Head Transportation Museum. Check out our calendar elsewhere in this newsletter, cut it out and stick it on your refrigerator, or visit our website, and find an event that’s just right for you.

            Speaking of the website, check it out at www.derpca.com and see our new look. Linc Avery, our webmaster, has given our site a “facelift” and it really looks great, is easy to use and is a wealth of information about our region and PCA in general We have begun issuing mass e-mail updates for our events so if you haven’t added your e-mail, please do so with confidence.

            The Down East Region board of directors meet the second Tuesday of every month to review previous events, finalize plans for future events, monitor our membership roster, review correspondence received form the Zone One and National PCA, review the website, discuss upcoming articles for the newsletter, and share information related to PCA, our region, and our cars. Our board is a dedicated group of individuals with a broad range of experience, interests, with unending energy for our club. I am very proud to be associated with such a group. Our meetings are open to all members and their guests and we are open to new ideas.

Don

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