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

As you read this column a goodly number of you will be starting preparations for the first local Parade, since the Zone 1 Parade of 1994. This year's event will be held in neighboring Mt. Tremblant, Quebec, Canada. For those of you who have never participated in a Parade, it is a first rate event where you will meet many interesting Porsche enthusiasts from all over the country, and probably make some friendships, which could last for years. The primary events are a Concours, Rally, Autocross and Tech Quiz. There are however, many other opportunities to enjoy your self during parade week. The art show displays some truly talented artists' works. A number of athletic endeavors are organized such as a 5K runs, and tennis and golf tournaments. A memorabilia show with old Porsche related items is held one evening. And in addition there are many planned tours to go along with the local opportunities for mountain biking, and water sports to name a few. So bring the whole family and enjoy as many different activities as you like, and remember the American dollar goes a long way in Canada with the very favorable exchange rate, plus you are entitled to a tax rebate as an American citizen after your visit.
 
As mentioned last month we are looking for a few good people to serve on the NER board of directors, anyone having an interest, please contact Susana Weber or myself for more information.
 
After a short lull in activities during May and early June, we really get down to business with a myriad of events to be run throughout the summer and into the usually crowded fall. This year is our 40th anniversary so we will be holding  a combination Concours, Rally and Anniversary dinner  on September 18 and 19 on the North Shore. We are currently looking for  any information on previous Presidents of the region and/or some of the founders of NER back in 1959. Any information can be forwarded to any board member, Charlie Dow, the 40th anniversary chairman, or myself.
 
Recently Judy Hendrickson, the national Membership Chair, has been working on a special project for National to redefine membership boundaries for the various regions throughout the country. Over the years many things have changed and the original boundaries have either become obsolete or were poorly designated in the first place, or could be better served by another region. The results of this project have given NER a proposed annexation of 2 counties in central Massachusetts. (For your information NER only encompasses Eastern Massachusetts to the Worcester area and Rhode Island, not the whole state as many assume). Pending National board approval one or both counties will become ours after the Parade National board meeting.
 
Hope to see many of your at one of our summer events.