PAGE 9 CIMARRON TRAIL ZONOTES (CONT) By J on J ones In most cases I have been made to feel welcome by the Region Presidents and I have had a wonderful time meeting all of the different PCA members throughout the Zone. And you know what? They are all like you…the people that I have met over the year in Zone 5. They are fans of all things Porsche, they all have their favorite PCA events to do – whether Social, or Autocross, or Drives – the PCA menu has something for every Porsche fan. What makes PCA work? YOU DO. Yes, you pay dues, you attend events, you read Panorama. But beyond that, you get involved. You volunteer. You pitch in and help out. And this year is no exception – many Zone 5 Regions will have new officers for 2018. I thank each and every person who has stepped up, because without you, PCA would not work. One of the tag lines PCA uses is “Fueled by Volunteers”. And this is not just clever marketing. It is the absolute truth. A brief story – In 2012, I inherited the role of Club Race Chair in my home region. It was a bit of a rocky start that year, but since then it has become one of the most fun, the most rewarding, and the most exciting things I do every year. Why? Aside from the thrill of being involved with the great folks in PCA Club Racing, especially the Race Stewards and Scrutineers, I collect dinner tickets on Saturday night. I get to meet most of the drivers, most of their companions, crew, volunteers and workers. As I collect the tickets, I can meet every single person at dinner – and everyone is happy and having a great time in Cimarron Region. There is nothing more satisfying than that. The Thank You’s and Great Job! comments are not about my ego - it’s about being a part of helping to make the event happen for people. THAT is what being a volunteer is about. Sharing in the enjoyment that people experience. We are all busy. We all have our lives and time commitments. But there is nothing – NOTHING – more satisfying than being involved. And PCA is a great place to get involved. I hope each of you had a great Christmas Holiday – and here’s to PCA and all of our regions in 2018. Happy New Year! - Jon Jones, Zone 5 Representative
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