Presidential Spin for January 2009 by Bill Hutchens

As we close out 2008 let us be thankful for family and friends. It certainly has been a tough year for many. We can be thankful for living in such a wonderful climate that we are able to drive our cars year round! Having lived in the northeast for most of my life I always felt depressed about having to store my cars for the winter! I would strategize about buying a Porsche that I could drive in the snow…but it never made a lot of sense….didn’t have the Cayenne back then!

As we look out to 2009 and my first year as the new president I have a lot of aspirations. First I hope that we have a lot of fun in the club…that is ultimately what it is all about…right?
Next I hope that we are all safe and healthy…My goals are to maintain a busy social calendar, expand the membership, and get involved in more driving activities. The board of directors is an extremely experienced group and I know they will help to achieve these goals and make your club the best it can be.

We are looking at several venues for driving events..from participating in driving schools with other clubs such as Suncoast Region, Chin Motorsports, or Porsche BMW Owners Club, PBOC, to establishing our own driving clinic. I am currently researching sites to establish the driving clinic such as regional airports. If anyone has any ideas please let me know.

Derek Bell, in conjunction with Porsche of Naples will be conducting a school at the newly reworked Moroso Park in West Palm. The date is tentatively February 4th. As we get details we will let you know. These are always great fun and Mr. Bell is a 5 time Lemans winner! His son Justin will also be there instructing…an accomplished race car driver himself. One of our goals is to work more closely with our local dealership. I will keep you posted about other potential joint events.

Have a great Christmas and Happy New Year

Bill Hutchens