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ORPCA - Ferry Porsche Trophy

At the 2026 Porsche Parade in Lake Placid, NY, our region was awarded the Ferry Porsche Trophy!

The Ferry Porsche Trophy is the highest honor in the Porsche Club of America. It’s named for Ferry Porsche — son of company founder Ferdinand Porsche and the driving force behind the first Porsche-badged sports car, the 356.

The trophy recognizes the single PCA Region with the most outstanding overall performance during the year, across the full range of club activities: membership growth and retention, newsletter and magazine quality, social and driving events, autocross and other motorsport programs, charitable work, and member engagement. Each year, Regions submit materials that are judged on the breadth and quality of everything they do, and one Region is selected as the winner. It’s essentially the “Region of the Year” honor — the most prestigious club-level award PCA bestows.

The Board extends its heartfelt thanks to every volunteer whose work and commitment made this achievement possible. Winning the Ferry Porsche Trophy is a testament to all of you!

ORPCA Application

THE FERRY PORSCHE TROPHY – PCA REGION OF THE YEAR

Region: Oregon Region Porsche Club of America (ORPCA)

Submitted by: Carole Hedstrom, 2025–2026 President

Contact: [email protected] | 650-274-4446

Introduction

The Oregon Region Porsche Club of America serves members on both sides of the Columbia River across Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. In 2025, ORPCA celebrated its 65th Anniversary alongside PCA’s 70th, marking a milestone year of activity, growth, innovation, and community engagement. The Region’s strength lies in deliberately integrating driving, socializing, technical learning and camaraderie to create a full-spectrum member experience. Along with hosting nearly 100 events, ORPCA expanded membership, introduced new programming formats, strengthened operational systems, and deepened commitments to members and community.

  1. Level of Activity – Integrated Experiences

ORPCA offered 67 single-day drives in 2025, a 21% increase over 2024, with typical attendance of 24–36 cars (40–60 people) per event. Drives are now offered year-round, with a consistent cadence of Saturday Drives, Sunday Cruises, SUV Drives, and Midweek Drives. Each format is designed to serve different member needs—whether avid driving, relaxed cruising, all-weather capability, or schedule flexibility.

The Region delivered eight multi-day tours: Northwest Passage, Scenic Oregon, an all-inclusive luxury event, Snake-n-Bake (Hells Canyon), Walla Walla Wine Tour, and an event with Big Island Region in Hawaii. These tours blend exceptional roads with curated dining, lodging, and social experiences, strengthening bonds among members well beyond the driver’s seat.

Touring and day trips were bolstered by a robust Autocross program. Our Autocross team hosted eight events in 2025 involving 60+ participants per event. New and unique drive formats introduced in 2025 included longer single-day drives (250-300 mile) as well as themes such as GT Drive, Drive with Pride, Tops-Down Drive, and more ladies-only drives. New tech sessions introduced in 2025 included a member-led EV Curious Tech Session and an overnight to Tacoma for a tech session and tour at Griot’s Garage. These offerings reflect ORPCA’s commitment to personalization and variety that offer a little something for everyone.

ORPCA launched new social programs, including Road & Fork, a small-venue dining series focused on connections and culinary exploration, and F1 Viewing Parties that brought members together around shared enthusiasm for motorsport. These events create low-barrier entry points for new members and deepen relationships among long-standing members.

Member communication is driven through weekly emails, a robust website, and active social media platforms. Event registration is fully integrated, enabling members to sign up with ease via the website or directly from the weekly email or social media feeds. Feedback is solicited through surveys, and in-person conversations, creating a continuous loop of improvement and innovation.

  1. Membership Growth – Culture as Strategy

ORPCA achieved exceptional membership growth in 2025 through process improvement, responsiveness, and a culture of welcome.

January 2025: 1,044 members

December 2025: 1,192 members

Net growth: +148 members (a 70% improvement over 2024’s growth rate)

Key initiatives included rapid welcome outreach (average 1.4 days from joining), simplified local portal access, inclusion of Test Drive members, personalized name-badge program, and anniversary recognition. Despite a 75% ORPCA rate increase in 2024, more than 800 members renewed in 2025—demonstrating loyalty and satisfaction.

Beyond metrics, ORPCA fosters an environment where members feel supported and valued. Whether welcoming new drivers, mentoring first-time tour participants, or supporting members through life transitions, the club functions as a community—not just an organization. ORPCA has made deliberate efforts to welcome younger members and recruit them into leadership roles, ensuring continuity and future vitality.

  1. Community Activity – Extending the Circle

In 2025, ORPCA established a Community Outreach Committee with a $6,000 founding budget. Key initiatives:

  • Equipment donations to Portland Community College Auto Tech Program
  • Support for Toys for Tots and the Marine’s Ball
  • Participation in a member’s Alzheimer’s Walk for a Cure
  • Assistance rebuilding a wildfire-damaged community center in Detroit, Oregon

These activities reflect ORPCA’s belief that community engagement is an extension of member care. By supporting education, service members, health initiatives, and disaster recovery, ORPCA reinforces the values that bind its membership together and enhances PCA’s reputation in the broader community.

  1. Multi-Region Participation – Building Bridges

ORPCA initiated and organized a long-envisioned collaboration with Big Island Region PCA in 2025. Six ORPCA members traveled to Hawaii and joined BIHPCA for a Saturday drive and dinner. Though modest in size, this collaboration exemplified ORPCA’s creativity and commitment to relationship-building across Regions, sharing knowledge, culture, and enthusiasm beyond geographic boundaries. It created a template for future exchanges and demonstrated how even a small group can deepen ties within PCA.

Members of PNWR, Cascade and High Desert regions often attend our events. While not tagged as multi-region events, participation by members of neighboring clubs is an indicator of multi-region collaboration and mutual recognition. ORPCA’s website and weekly emails often share events hosted by our neighbors such as DE, cars & coffees and tech events, further weaving together the PCA community.

  1. Newsletter and Website Effectiveness – Infrastructure that Connects

ORPCA’s website is the operational hub—updated weekly with new events, registration links, classifieds, and the Anzeiger newsletter. Weekly emails and social media drive traffic to the site, where members can view and register for events months in advance. Upcoming events are announced at all gatherings, reinforcing awareness and accessibility. The Club’s Instagram and TikTok feeds remained valuable tools in 2025, with new members and advertisers discovering ORPCA through its online presence.

Members consistently praise ORPCA communications. The integrated approach—digital, in-person, and social—ensures members remain informed and engaged.

Summation

In its 65th year, the Oregon Region Porsche Club of America delivered the strongest year in its history. ORPCA expanded activities, increased membership, introduced innovative drive formats, formalized community outreach, recruited younger members, and restored energy, fun, and camaraderie across the club.

ORPCA stood out in 2025 not only for what it did but for how it did it: by integrating driving, social connection, technical learning, and genuine care into a cohesive member experience. This Region exemplifies the spirit, excellence, and forward momentum the Ferry Porsche Trophy is meant to recognize.

Supplemental

THE FERRY PORSCHE TROPHY – PCA REGION OF THE YEAR

Region: Oregon Region Porsche Club of America (ORPCA)

Submitted by: Carole Hedstrom, 2025–2026 President

Contact: [email protected] | 650-274-4446

Supplemental Materials

Level of Activity – 5 photos

Figure 1- 65th Anniversary Picnic at Stoller Winery – 160 members in attendance, two driving tours bringing members to event venue, 30-minute program highlighting Club history, custom labeled special edition Pinot Noir, delicious lunch and many memories
Figure 2 - Longer single-day drives covering about 250- 300 miles were introduced in 2025 with members asking for repeats in 2026.
Figure 3 - Member David Zygmont leading the EV Curious Tech Session. 20 members attended this event.
Figure 4 - Members on jet boat tour on the Rogue River - of the Oregon Scenic multi-day adventure in July 2025
Figure 5 - ORPCA Autocross ran eight events involving 168 unique participants

Membership Growth – 4 photos

Figure 1 - New Member Drive, Spring 2025
Figure 2 - New Member Drive 2025
Figure 3 - New Member Orientation 2025
Figure 3 – Jeannine Downey, Social Media Chair, and Carlos Santayana, Membership Chair, at New Member Orientation

Multi-Region Participation – 1 photo

Figure 1 - Members from ORPCA and BIHPCA before the drive on the Big Island – OPRCA Vice President, Daniel Morris and BIPCA Vice President, Gunner Mench (center in green and blue).

Member Communications – Email, Newsletter, Web, and Social Media – 4 images/photos

Figure 1 - Mailchimp 2025 Report - Weekly Member Email Blast - members receive email every Wednesday morning with current events, registrations and Club information
Figure 2 - ORPCA website Home Page is updated weekly with new events and information to welcome and entice members to come out and drive with us, learn with us, and share the passion for Porsche with us.
Figure 3 - ORPCA's social media profiles are a strong and important aspect of our communications with members
Figure 4 - ORPCA Award-winning monthly newsletter, Anzeiger, showcases our events in a magazine style format that members cherish

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For over 65 years, the Porsche Club of America has been dedicated to enhancing the Porsche ownership experience. No matter what your interest – social, technical, or competitive – PCA has something to offer every Porsche owner.

We know the unbridled joy that owning a Porsche can provide, and we’ve built a community around that very feeling. The Porsche Club of America offers driving experience, technical assistance, member benefits, and camaraderie second to none. Over the years, our club has grown to 147 Regions across North America. We guarantee there is a PCA Region near you filled with friendly Porsche fanatics.

At PCA, we believe all Porsches are equal. So, whether you are passionate about your 356, 911, 912, 914, 924, 928, 944, 968, Macan, Cayenne, Cayman, Boxster, Taycan, Panamera or any of the other amazing Porsche models, you are always welcome at our events and gatherings.

From over 3,500 local and national events including driving activities, social gatherings, autocross, track days, high performance driver education, club racing, tech sessions, car shows, insider exclusives and premieres: there’s something for everyone at PCA. 

Membership is open to all Porsche owners, co-owners, or lessees who are 18 years of age or older. At the time of joining, the member of record is permitted to name either a relative or other interested person to become an affiliate member, at no additional cost. The family or affiliate member also must be 18 years of age or older.

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Benefits of ORPCA Membership

  • Join any of our 70 plus Driving Events, 15 plus Social Events, 10 plus Garage Events
  • Online access to the two most recent, award winning monthly Anzeiger magazines with articles about club events and drives, calendar of upcoming events, classifieds 
  • Receive our weekly Member email with information about upcoming events and information about registration dates and times. This enable you to register to our events early as many fill up quickly.
  • Free access to our Digital Navigation Account with RidewithGPS. All our drives and tours are in the tour library.
  • Receive a yearly ORPCA Member Directory
  • Receive an annual Calendar with select pictures from our events
  • Receive an ORPCA Name Badge
  • Receive anniversary pins for the name badge every 5 years

The yearly membership fee is $35

President's Message

Carol Hedstrom

Laying the Groundwork for 2026 Events

October is one of my favorite months. I enjoy the warm, muted colors of autumn, the slanted rays of sunlight before the Pacific Northwest slips into its grey winter coat. For me, it’s also a time of reflection about the months that have passed and a welcome phase of routine before the winter holidays. Even though there is routine and less travel, planning for the coming year is in full swing. As you probably know, Q4 is when the Club starts laying the groundwork for events in the coming year.

Although the Board will meet and strategize and outline events for 2026, this is a member-led Club. I would like to solicit your input and feedback. Please drop me an email or give me a call with your thoughts about what worked this year, as well as what didn’t. The goal is improvement! What can we tweak, what can be improved? Your constructive criticism is welcome, but remember, we are all volunteers, so please be gentle.

The 65th Year of ORPCA has been great! There have been 58 drives so far, two perfect runnings of Northwest Passage, and two new multi-day tours (Snake & Bake and Scenic Oregon). Road and Fork, the smaller social gatherings at various ethnic restaurants, have been added and are very popular. We added more special interest drives in the summer, more ladies’ drives, a pride drive, and turned up en masse at more local cars and coffee events. In brief, we were out and about and seen in more places than ever.

We would like to keep the momentum going for 2026. In order to do that, volunteers are needed and welcome. If you have an idea for an event or would like to give a little time to the Club, please contact me. Being part of the backbone of an event is very satisfying. Organizing, helping and volunteering don’t always put you at the forefront, but rather allows you to see the benefit of your efforts through the smiles on others faces.

Let’s drive 2026 together! Contact me with your ideas and tweaks.

You can reach me at [email protected]. 

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