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Porsche Club of America Around The Cones June, 1999 Steve Ross SLR944@aol.com

As president of the region I get some interesting calls from all over the place, and for some pretty bizarre reasons. One from a woman, who was trying to track down a Porsche her soon to be ex-husband, was hiding from her. I never did hear the end of  that story. Recently a personal banker was helping a client, who was relocating to the Boston area, by providing him with contacts in the Porsche club. I subsequently learned that he was an avid enthusiast, but unfortunately for us he will be a North Country member. Another individual was in the process of suing a repair shop out of state and wanted not only the club but National to intervene, since it involved someone known to the membership. Of course the coupon deal, which recently ended, elicited numerous inquiries on where the coupons were. Then I received more calls form another group of members, who were sadly disappointed in the discount nature of the coupons. Then finally still another group of calls from members requesting me to find a way to cash in the coupons after the expiration date.
 
June is probably the region's slowest month as far as activities go. But don't worry we have only left one weekend devoid of Porsche activity the rest of the summer. Our first ever visit to a foreign track (Mt. Tremblant in Quebec) is quickly filling up and should be great fun for all that register. They'll drive on a great track, plus get a preview of the gorgeous countryside and quaint village at the base of the mountain where the Parade will be held in August.
 
Our second autocross will be also held in June. I don't know how we can top the 94 entrants at the first one. Maybe the absence of the Metro NY contingent  (especially our class 5 nemesis Henry Hoeh) could free up some space. Despite the record entrée, we still managed 6 runs by 5 pm with a good 45 minutes used on reruns, which should not happen again. As a preview to our own concours in September, the Museum of Transportation in Brookline is again holding German Car Day on the 27th. Plan to attend that event, we had over 40 Porsches last year (by far the largest contingent). Judging is very laid back as the event spectators do it, so massive cleaning is not critical. Just bring a few chairs and enjoy the sites.
 
Believe it or not we have set up a nominating committee for next year, and I will be chairing it (since I will automatically become past president an unelected position). If you have any interest in serving the club on the board of directors, or even want to just help out in general, please let me know.