Member Profiles April 2023

Member Profile: Everett Schram

By:JamesB.BeavanIII

Member Names & Join Date: Everett Schram – 09/03/19

Current Cars, Previous Cars: ’04 911 4s Cabriolet

Have you served on any Regional or National committees: No

What encouraged you to join the Porsche Club of America: Getting together for driving days, rally’s and such.

When it came time to buy a vehicle, what made you choose your Porsche and is this your first Porsche (if not please detail prior Porsche's): It is my first. I wanted a 4-seater convertible with a manual that I could enjoy with my family. My uncle had a 911 when I was a child and I always loved it…

What are your favorite Regional &/or National events: Driving tours through the countryside

What is your favorite PCA memory: Fall driving day

What advice about PCA or Chesapeake would you give to new members: Come out and get involved

If money was no object, what Porsche would you love to own and why: 992 911 Sport Classic in Gulf Blue with Chalk stripes. I love the duck tail and the throwback to the RS days with that houndstooth and saddle interior…!

Anything additional you would like to share about yourself (Family/Work/Etc): I’m a classical architect working in Baltimore with an incredible wife and daughter along with an addiction to cars…

Chesapeake Region

Member Profile: Tom Zdanowicz

By:JamesB.BeavanIII

Member Names & Join

Date: Tom Zdanowicz, 6/2021

Current Cars, Previous Cars:

Current cars: 2014 Cayman S, 2012 Infiniti G37xS, Previous cars: 2003 Infiniti G35

Have you served on any Regional or National committees: no

What encouraged you to join the Porsche Club of America: I joined the Porsche Club of America to connect with other car enthusiasts who share their passion for a specific brand or type of car. Membership can provide access to exclusive events, resources, and discounts, as well as opportunities to learn more about the history and technical aspects of our cars.

When it came time to buy a vehicle, what made you choose your Porsche and is this your first Porsche (if not please detail prior Porsche's):

This is my first Porsche. When I was a teenager for about 5 years I lived in Germany. During the time in Germany, I was able to see and admire a lot of difference Porsche cars. Porsche cars are renowned for their outstanding performance, handling, and acceleration. These vehicles are engineered to provide an exhilarating driving experience, whether you're racing on the track or cruising on the open road. The iconic design of Porsche sports cars is characterized by sleek lines and curves that are instantly recognizable. The aesthetic appeal, high-quality materials, and meticulous attention to detail are significant factors that influenced my decision to purchase a 918 Cayman S.

What are your favorite Regional &/or National events: I unfortunately have not been able to participate in many events just yet.

However, I really enjoyed the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center drive last year and the lunch at the Rocky Point Park and Beach.

What is your favorite PCA memory: Hopefully there are many to come, but at this point I have only taken part in two of the open house headquarters events the last two years. The event was a gathering of car enthusiasts who share a passion for unique and classic automobiles. Other Porsche owners brought their cars to display and socialize with other car enthusiasts. It's was an excellent opportunity for car owners to showcase their vehicles and share their knowledge and experiences with others.

What advice about PCA or Chesapeake would you give to new members: If you have the time, try to come out to as many PCA events as you can. The people involved have a lot of good stories and advice to share.

If money was no object, what Porsche would you love to own and why: At first, I was going to say it would be a 918, however, I would probably not drive it very much and get to enjoy it. Therefore, if money was no object, most likely I would be driving a 2022 Porsche GT3. It has everything an enthusiast would want, the looks, the sound, the handling, the design. The GT3 delivers exceptional handling, acceleration, and braking performance. The GT3 is equipped with a naturally aspirated engine, which produces a distinctive sound and is capable of revving up to 9000 rpm, providing a thrilling driving experience.

Anything additional you would like to share about yourself (Family/Work/Etc):

The busy life between a full time IT job and part time running my own real estate photography business doesn’t allow for me to drive the Cayman as much as I would love. This however, also makes it more special when I get to sit in the 981 and enjoy every single minute either driving it or even just washing it. The pictures included in the member profile were all taken by me.