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FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK – April 2023

March 30, 2023
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From the President’s Desk,

It is an understatement to say that March was a busy month. I am writing this a day after our Valley of Fire Drive with members from three PCA regions: Arizona, Intermountain and Las Vegas. I was contacted by the Arizona region in December and we put together an eventful two days culminating with a drive to the Valley of Fire State Park. We had 61 cars signed up for the event but only about half participated, probably due to the rainy forecast. Or it was because there was delays for hours on the 215 Beltway due to some major accidents (I was stuck in traffic so can attest to the delay). Anyway, the rain let up and everyone enjoyed the beautiful scenery. A big shout-out to our LVR volunteers who did an exceptional job of organizing the drive while I was “parked” on the 215.

Our first HPDE at Spring [...]

HUGE TURNOUT FOR PORSCHES & PASTRIES

March 3, 2023
Desert Drives, Events
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IN ST. GEORGE!

By Reid Smith

Some of us climbed out of bed at 0’Dark Hundred on February 18th to drive St. George for coffee and pastries. We have joined with the Southern Intermountain Region PCA group a number of times over the past year.

We were blessed with cool but sunny conditions that morning. As 64 Porsches arrived, members headed to the Farmstead Bakery and selected from an array of pastries, sandwiches and coffee. A special thanks to Craig Shanklin and his crew for keeping everything organized. And thanks for inviting us!

YOU CAN’T BEAT TOPOCK!

February 28, 2023
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What a gorgeous day in February! 21 Porsches explored the Historic Route 66 drive through Oatman with lunch at the Topock 66 Colorado Bar and Grill. As we arrived in Oatman, we witnessed a wild west shootout. After they dragged the bodies off the street we were able to proceed to Topock AZ.

FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK – March 2023

February 28, 2023
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From the President’s Desk,

Here’s to wishing everyone a nice temperate Spring. This winter has been colder than usual and it seemed like every time it rained, I had to take my Porsche on a pressing errand. Then when it snowed, I really felt like the weather gods were out to get me.

The February 4th drive to Topock was a kick. When we hit the curves on the Historic Route 66 we were able to have some fun as we had NO TRAFFIC ahead of us! I’m sure those of us driving had big grins on our faces. Not so much for our navigators. When we reached Oatman things came to a screeching halt as there was an active shootout on Route 66! After they dragged the bodies off the street and headed back into the saloon, we were able to proceed to Topock 66 Colorado River Bar and Grill for a fantastic lunch.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK – February 2023

February 2, 2023
Desert Drives
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From the President’s Desk

I am writing this the day after the day after. I mean day after the AFTER HOLIDAY DINNER PARTY. Oh, my goodness, what a bash! The LUX at the M Resort is hard to beat. The view of the Strip from the top of the M Resort is priceless. The buffet banquet was a first class culinary experience featuring turkey, roasted tenderloin fillets and salmon along with varied dessert selections that were to die for (at least enough to kill my New Year’s resolution!). Our present and past leadership were appropriately honored, along with our incredible Porsche shops, dealership and Desert Drive publishers. It is a reminder to me that I can’t take for granted our phenomenal Porsche community. No other car club I’m aware of can come close to what we have.

Our first drive of the year will take place on February 4th with a run to Topack, AZ. [...]

AFTER HOLIDAY PARTY RECAP

February 2, 2023
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By Reis Smith

Our After Holiday Dinner Party turned out to be a huge success! Everyone had a wonderful time at the sold-out event at the M Resort. A special thanks to Michael Dugan, Joyce Stacey, Scott Mann, Sandy and Katlyn Cornelius, and Dana Smith-First Lady, for all of their assistance in making it an enjoyable and memorable evening. Enjoy some pictures of the fun!

VALLEY OF FIRE DRIVE

February 2, 2023
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VALLEY OF FIRE NEVADA STATE PARK via LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The Las Vegas Region and Southern Utah Intermountain Region members are hosting our visitors from Arizona Region for a day drive. This should be an incredible experience, driving through the beautiful Lake Mead NRA culminating with a visit to the awesome Valley of Fire State Park. We expect 50 to 60 Porsches to participate!

Because of the number of cars involved it is imperative that we move smoothly through the National Park and State Park entrances. Those registered for the PCA drive must have a prepaid day pass or an annual (or lifetime) pass for EACH park. National Park passes are not accepted as Nevada SP passes. We have made arrangements with each [...]

Christmas in the Canyon Recap

Intermountain PCA Region invited us to join them in their Porsches and Pastries Christmas in the Canyon get-together on December 10th, at Tuacahn, Utah. Although some of us went up the night before, we had 23 cars that traveled that morning! A special thanks to Gary Lea and Jordan Godorov for organizing the drive. Also, a shout out to Craig Shanklin from IRPCA for a well-organized event!

FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK – JANUARY 2023

January 3, 2023
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From the President’s Desk

It’s unbelievable that we are already in 2023! I hope that everyone had a warm and memorable holiday season. I have talked to many of our club friends who traveled to visit loved ones during the busy season. Dana and I actually spent the holidays snuggled in at home, enjoying time together and our decorated tree.

A very well attended club event was Christmas in the Canyon, at Tuacahn outside of St. George, Utah. Gary Lea, with the help of Jordan Godorov, organized the LVR drive that included 23 cars! Combined with those of us who arrived the night before and the St. George PCA members, we had close to 60 cars at Porsches and Pastries in the awesome canyon!

Looking ahead, we are in the planning stages of possible activities for 2023. As you know, we have our After Holiday Dinner Party scheduled for January 22nd. Hopefully, you have registered [...]

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