President's Message

In last month's Patter, I mentioned the upcoming 40th annual Chesapeake Challenge. This is the longest running multi-event weekend in PCA.  Historically, Challenge was a multi-day event, beginning on Friday night, and ending Sunday afternoon.  With the increasing demands on members' schedules, and at the recommendation of co-chairs Ellen Beck and Bob Gutjahr, the board voted to switch to a one-day format for last year's event.  The result was an outstanding success.

I'm happy to tell you that Ellen and Bob are hard at work again this year, and the result will surely be a memorable social event.  This year's Challenge, scheduled for Saturday, September 26, will be held in Frederick, MD.  The day starts with a Concours d'Elegance and Car Show against the scenic backdrop of Everedy Square and Shab Row - downtown Frederick’s largest cluster of specialty shops, eateries and services housed in beautifully restored 19th Century buildings in Historic Downtown.  If you've had enough of looking at the fine examples of Porsches owned by our membership and sharing motoring experiences (although I find that hard to imagine), you can always enjoy a bit of shopping.

When I heard of the idea for the location, I was reminded of last year's Parade in Charlotte, NC.  It was the first time Linda and I attended a Parade, but certainly not the last.  I was most impressed by the array of Porsches on display downtown, and I realized that I like cars displayed on roads more than on grass.  I've always been partial to citiscapes old and new, so I may be a bit partial, but Historic Downtown Frederick promises to be a perfect setting.  I'm really excited about this location, and I'm very glad we can bring an experience similar to last year's Parade back home to our region members.  Even if it's a little out of the way for you, I'm sure it will be worth the drive.

So mark your calendars for September 26, and get ready for a fun time.  I know Linda and I are.

Andrew