SEPTEMBER
2015
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLET TER OF THE THREE RIVERS REGION, PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA
Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta is Worth the Trip If you’re going to have a mandatory meeting, I can’t imagine a better place to hold it than the brand new Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Vic Rola, our Zone Three Rep, held the Region Three Presidents’ meeting at the best location to engender perfect attendance. Nestled on the outer edge of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the multi-million dollar facility is extraordinary in every way.
From the unique track designed to elicit the best from each Porsche in production, to the human performance and training center, no detail was left on the table.
we were treated to a private tour, we weren’t able to partake in many activities. We’re looking at dates after the first of the year to have everyone go as a group so we can take full advantage of everything they Here you’ll find a special have to offer. We’d go sooner, museum, a high end restaurant, but they are booked through the and a retail store that is the only end of the year already! location in the world to sell items from all the collections Take a look inside for a few available to the public, including photos of the facility. The from the Porsche Museum in complete set of pictures is at Stuttgart, Germany. our website under the Events tab, www.threeriversregionpca. The presidents’ meeting was org. held on a Saturday, so while
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August Membership Meeting Secretary’s Report
New business: Update on OctoberFest. It will be The membership meeting on August 25, 2015 was held at Dennis Lambries, 1287 Mt. Willings Road, called to order by Melissa Sprouse Browne at Grecian Gardens. Twenty members were in attendance. Batesburg, SC on October 3, 2015, 12 Noon as a Potluck with food & drinks, BYOB. Possibly, we may have a Blue Grass Band. Dennis is lookThe Treasurer’s report was read by Kathy Webb: ing into the entertainment, so more information to $1,176.08 in the bank plus the $1,000 check we follow. received from the Carolinas Region and the $527 members rebate from National gives us a total of Additional name tags will be ordered as requests $2703.08. We paid out for name badges $283.23, and payments are received. We then had a discusleaving a total of $2,419.85 as of August 25th, sion about our own goodie store from Melissa. 2015. A motion was made by Rock Webb to pay our President $436.12, her expenses for the Zone 3 Presidents meeting in Atlanta, GA August 1, 2015. Rock Webb is looking into a place to have a dinner party for all PCA members who will be in Hilton Second by Steve Burger, motion carried, even Head for the Concours on October 30, 2015. though Melissa objected. The Membership report was given by Dick Lane: we currently have 162 total members at this time. Nationally, there are 71,338 total members.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm. Respectfully submitted by Helen Lane, Secretary
President’s Message
THREE RIVERS REGION PRESIDENT MELISSA SPROUSE BROWNE
I intended to write a completely different message for this issue of the newsletter. But, recent events have led me elsewhere. I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Carol Rola, Vic’s beloved wife. It was unexpected. I ask that we pray for our Vic (our Zone Three Region rep) and his family during this very difficult time. This past Friday, I was talking with Helen Lane, who fondly recalled sitting with Vic and Carol for dinner just last weekend at Rennfest.She said it was a wonderful time and they sat together two nights in a row. Here were two couples, Dick and Helen and Vic and Carol, one from Chapin, South Carolina and the other from Nashville, Tennessee. They were having dinner in Young Harris, Georgia at the Brasstown Resort. This years-long friendship of people from different states and different backgrounds happened because of a mutual love of Porsche. The opportunity to be in a club such as PCA brings with it many things; most importantly, it brings like-minded people together for fun and fellowship. There are many friendships that can be traced to PCA, and some of the best friends I have are in the Three Rivers Region. I want to thank Sandy Shirley for introducing me to the world of Porsche. And even though she’s not active in the club any more, we remain fast friends. I could easily list dozens of names of people in our group who mean the world to me. I just want you all to know how important you are to me and how wonderful it is to have you as part of my life. Life is short - if you love someone, tell them today. Don’t wait for tomorrow, it might be too late. Please consider attending one of our upcoming events - there is a lot happening before year’s end. September finds us at McDaniels Porsche in Columbia on 9/15 at 6:30p. October brings our annual Oktoberfest and Euro Auto Festival. November means it’s time for the Hilton Head Concours and December is time for the annual Christmas party. If you’re not into the social gatherings, we understand. Some folks are dedicated to club racing, auto cross, DEs, etc. As a small region, our budget isn’t ready to yet support bigger events, so in the mean time, we hope to see you at some of the things we have for right now. Who knows, you might make a new friend!
Melissa Sprouse Browne President
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What’s Happening 2015 Schedule of Upcoming
September 15, 2015: Monthly meeting. McDaniels Porsche, Two Notch Road, Columbia SC. 6:30pm. October 3, 2015: OKTOBERFEST! Dennis Lambries is hosting this year at his property in the country: 1287 Mt. Willings Road, Batesburg, SC. It’s a potluck affair, so please bring a dish to share. PCA will provide a meat (brats, hotdogs, etc.). It’s BYOB. There will be plenty to do and there might even be a band! (We’re not having the event at Doc’s Grrrage this year because of Troy’s illness.) Times: 12p - 4p. RSVP to Melissasprouse@aol.com with how many are coming and what you’re bringing. October 15-17, 2015: Euro Auto Festival. The actual show is on Saturday, 10/16 and everything will now be held at the Embassy Suites on Verdae Boulevard in Greenville, including the actual show. If you haven’t registered your car already, you may do so at www.euroautofestival.com. There are events on Friday as well. On Sunday morning after the show is over, Rock Webb is leading a mountain trek by way of Mt. Mitchell and Chimney Rock from the hotel, up to the mountains and back to Columbia for anyone who wants to go. Contact Rock to sign up for the Sunday portion: webbs911@aol.com. October 30 - Nov. 1, 2015: Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance. Annual event at the Westin Resort. Car Club Jamboree on Saturday and the judged Concours on Sunday. There are new features this year, including airplanes! Sign up to show your car at www.hhiconcours.com. If you’re not showing a vehicle, you can still come and have fun. Rock Webb is planning a dinner for those of us who will be there, either on Friday or Saturday, depending on what restaurants have availability. The dinner will be either be Friday or Saturday night. RSVP to Rock for dinner: webbs911@aol.com. November 17, 2015: Monthly Meeting. Grecian Gardens, 6:30pm. December 10, 2015: Christmas Party. Location TBD.
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Membership & Other WELCOME! New PCA Members In Our Region Brian and Mary Sartori, North Augusta SC Lonnie and Susie Ready, West Columbia SC Jim Lamprinakos, Columbia SC Marshall and Rose Pendelton, Columbia SC Joshua Lawson, Lexington SC Dan Wuori, Columbia SC
Dates for Upcoming Three Rivers Region Board Meetings: •October 26, 2015 •January 11, 2016 •April 18, 2016 •July 11, 2016 •October 17, 2016 All board meetings are held on the date listed at 6:30pm at 101 Medical Circle, West Columbia SC 29169. Members are welcome to attend.
Need a nametag? Let Helen Lane know! hellane@ bellsouth.net. Just $15. You can always order one at the next meeting! Make your check payable to Three Rivers Region PCA. Or, you may pay in cash if you prefer.
Three Rivers Region
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THREE RIVERS REGION LEADERSHIP PRESIDENT Melissa Sprouse Browne (803) 791-3800 O (803) 312-4051 C president@threeriversregionpca.org
VICE PRESIDENT Karl Sease (803) 781-5902 H vp@threeriversregionpca.org
SECRETARY Helen Lane (803) 261-9430 C secretary@threeriversregionpca.org
TREASURER Kathy Webb (803) 530-1142 C treasurer@threeriversregionpca.org
MEMBERSHIP Dick Lane (803) 238-6912 C membership@ threeriversregionpca.org
EVENTS Gary Raymond (803) 798-3712 H events@threeriversregionpca.org
COMMUNICATIONS VACANT communications@ threeriversregionpca.org
ZONE THREE REP Vic Rola (865) 207-4303 C vicrola1@gmail.com