PAGE 3 CIMARRON TRAIL PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE By J ason To l l i son Welcome Cimarron Region PCA members to 2018. As your new President I am looking forward to an eventful and adventurous year for all of us. I have a lot of passion for Porsche vehicles, engineering, and brand. Since before I could drive I lusted over the 911 series, the sexy 904, the formidable 917K race car, and my favorite the 550 Spyder. The curved body lines and focus on performance over trends and fashion is part of the magic I admire with the German mark. I have only been a CRPCA member since 2015, but in that short time I have met many wonderful people. My first activity as a member was participating in an autocross. That opportunity to really experience the superior handling and maneuverability of my car in a safe and controlled environment was exhilarating. The members and volunteers there were welcoming and encouraging making the me feel right at home. That was it, I was hooked. Next came the event that solidified my future as a volunteer for our club – Oktoberfast. I had no idea what to expect. I had agreed to work on the grid where the cars are safety checked and staged for their time on the track. Seeing the drivers and their cars for the club race from all over the country was exciting. Meeting local club members and seeing how much fun they were having with their cars in the D.E. event made me want to get my car on the track. But I think the biggest and maybe the most impressive part of the event was realizing that it would not be possible without our club volunteers. All types of volunteers (young, old, male, and female) were working together to pull off an unforgettable weekend for everyone involved. I was so impressed with the organization I have volunteered to help with as many driving events I am able to attend. I would like to thank our previous president Joy Jones for outstanding service and putting extra effort to support several roles. I also want to thank D.E. chairs Beverly Carlile and Wendell Karr-ake for helping produce exciting Driving Education events at Hallett, Tom Ellis for his work as Treasurer, and Rick Hardmeyer who did a great job as Secretary. We talk about how important volunteers are to the club and it may sound repetitious but honestly the PCA cannot work or exist without them. Please also join me in welcoming all of the new board members. Our annual Christmas Party at Five Oaks Lodge again the most attended in CRPCA history. The Toys for Tots drive with Jackie Cooper was a success as well. Please look forward to these events again this year as well as some new and exciting additions to the growing schedule we are planning for the coming year. I see the PCA as an enhancement to the ownership of our Porsches. Offering vast resources of technical support, driving activities, and social events the car club increases our connection with the best automobiles ever made. Jason Tollison, RPCA President
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