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Author: Heinz

Sylvia and I joined the club in March 2018 after we got our first Porsche in March 2017. We both have backgrounds in Hi-Tech, Sylvia in Marketing and Legal, and me in Software Development. We moved from Silicon Valley to Portland in 2009 after falling in love with the region and the city during a road trip to Portland in 2005. Btw, that road trip was in our beloved, now 20 years old Miata.

For Sale: Cayenne Winter Tire and Wheel Set

Cayenne Winter Tire and Wheel Set -one winter, no wheel dings. -275/45-20XL Bridgestone Blizzak DV-V2  -20X10 ET+45 Drag DR-77 wheel 5×130 pattern -TPMS -paid $3,070 October 2023 -$1,000 cash must […]

Heinz Holzapfel, Past President

Heinz ORPCA

Heinz Holzapfel, Past President In 2017 I finally was able to fulfill a long childhood dream: my wife Sylvia and I bought our first Porsche, a 2011 911C4S triple black […]

Steve Miller, Past-President

Steve Miller, Past President As I rotate out as ORPCA President into the Past President position, I reflect on my association with Porsche, the automobile.  I was in grade school […]

2021 September SUV Tour

Summary: This is a tour through the Willamette wine country, with a stop at Baldpeak State Park and ending at the amazing Alexana Winery Leg 1: From Beaverton to Bald […]

2021 April SUV Group Drive – Silver Falls

Summary: This is a fun drive starting in West Lynn and following the Willamette down to Buena Vista and crossing the river three times on three ferries. The tour has […]

Jeremy Williams, Technical Editor

Jeremy Williams, Technical Editor Our shop had built and maintained a 2006 Carrera 2S for a client many years ago. It always was a favorite of ours; bright Speed Yellow, […]

Larry Tracewell, Membership

Larry Tracewell, Membership My wife Linda and I are both Portland natives and we LOVE to DRIVE! I learned to drive on my uncle’s farm when I was 11 years […]

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President's Message

Carol Hedstrom

Maintaining Momentum

Oregon Region is marching through the year at a steady pace. March turned out 11 events, which may be a record for this time of year. Even though it is still early, we have seen a couple of new events on our calendar including the new dining event, Road and Fork, and an out-of-town tech session in Tacoma. I was thrilled at the number of new faces attending the New Member Orientation. Be sure to check out stories about each of those later in this edition.
I realize now one of the key elements of having so many events on the calendar is maintaining momentum while not over- burdening our volunteers. The processes and procedures are ever- evolving, and while much of it is becoming routine, keeping all the balls in the air at once is challenging. The Drive Team and the Social Committee have been working overtime, and it shows. If you see any of the drive team or social committee members out and about, be sure give them a thumbs up and a smile – they deserve it!
This year ORPCA is celebrating 65 years and PCA is turning 70! The cars, the people, the clubs have a lot to celebrate. Back in 1955 and 1960, there were no 911s, no 914s, 944s, Boxsters, Caymans, Cayennes, Macans, Panameras or Taycans and very few variations on the models that did exist. There were a handful of regional clubs and not many members. Today there are 148 regions under the national umbrella with over 160,000 members participating in over 4,000 events every year.
In the area of Club history and how PCA and Porsche have evolved in 70 years, there are two great things every Porsche owner should check out if you haven’t already. One is the fantastic history of Porsche Club of America found on the PCA website: https://ww2.pca.org/pca- history (login to PCA.org, drop down the “Membership” tab to “PCA History” near the bottom.) This is a long read, but worth it. The other entertaining and education place to spend some time is PCA’s YouTube Channel: If you have not visited the PCA YouTube Channel, be forewarned, it is an addictive spot. https://www.youtube.com/@ PorscheClubofAmerica/featured
With nine more months of this exacting year ahead, I trust I will bump into many of you more than once and that alone makes it worthwhile. As you know, it’s not just the cars, it’s the people.
Let’s Drive! You can reach me at [email protected]. 

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