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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN
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JAN /FEB 2019
Agelon “T” Jones
already? It’s 2019 and time
to begin another season of enjoyment with our Porsches. The year will bring Autocross, Club Racing, Drivers Education (track), Social Activities, PCA Parade and Treffen, Region Driving Tours, National concours and historic events. Porsches will be in competition in IMSA, Formula E and various other auto sports. Take time to go through the Porsche Experience Centers in Atlanta or LA. Plus, there’s always the opportunity to “break bread” every Saturday morning with many of your KCRPCA faithful. You never know what exciting events may result from a gathering of 40 Porschephiles
after breakfast.
owned sports cars in the past, but those club memberships failed in comparison to the level of camaraderie that comes from owning a Porsche. I purchased my first Porsche in 1998, from Pembroke Pines, Florida. The drive back home to KC was such an experience; it’s still fresh in my mind. Alas, I learned a lesson about purchasing a car that mostly sat outside in the sun. My current 87’ 951, for over 10 years has been a joy to drive, and represents what quality engineering, pre-purchase inspections, and previous
I’ve had the opportunity to observe and learn for a period of time now from several past presidents; each one brought qualities that continually led our region to successful years as members of PCA National. To follow Ralph Light, Robert “Bob” Wayman, Tim Bubniak, and Stan Thorne, is an opportunity I don’t take lightly.
Our most recent past-president, Stan Thorne, led the KCRPCA to PCA’s National prominence on many levels. So what better way to thank Stan, and start the New Year than with 75 +/ - of our KCRPCA friends. Hopefully you signed up for Changing of the Guard before it filled up. Like you, I’m excited to experience the new Aristocrat Porsche dealership, now branded Porsche of Kansas City. You too can experience the new beginning for Porsche in the metropolitan area. If you don’t make Changing of the Guard, take time to visit the dealership; your next new Porsche is waiting.
Please come on out and support the KCRPCA. Our growth in the future is because of our successes in the past.
See you at an event soon.
Our Growth In The Future
IWS FROM PAST SUCCESS
ow, is it that time of year owners with garages, can do.
I’m humbled and excited to be allowed the opportunity, as region President, to represent the Kansas City Region Porsche Club of America. I’ve
- T Jones