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 Happy Halloween to all PCA Potomacans!



Although this photo was captured at this year’s Rock the Summit - PCA Potomac’s Club Race (showing our Grid Marshall, Kenny Kong with team), it seemed apropos to share now! The cone (with tire mark impact) costume worn by Tim Kearns and Davis Eastman’s traffic barrel costume (decorated for Club Racing) were big hits then and perfect for Halloween parties, too! (Photo by Ken Hills)

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PCA POTOMAC 1st Saturday Brunch- Firebirds Grill in Gainesville, VA (Sat., Nov. 2)

Join us at Firebirds Wood-Fired Grille, located at 14020 Promenade Commons St, Gainesville, VA 20155. Located just off I-66, exit 43A, Firebirds offers indoor seating and a comprehensive menu with brunch selections. The restaurant opens at 11 am, so plan on arriving a few minutes early to allow time to look at the cars and meet other Porsche enthusiasts.  Porsche parking is located behind the restaurant.  All PCA members are welcome; new and veterans alike. Registration is not required for this event.

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NON PCA POTOMAC EVENT IN THE REGION: ANNUAL PORSCHE GT MEET: (Sat., Nov. 2)

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PCA POTOMAC DRIVE & DINE: Last Event of the Year (Sun., Nov. 10)- **Registration Closes Sun., Nov. 3** 

On Sunday November 10th, our last driving event of the year takes us to Morais Winery and Vineyard in Bealeton, VA.  Leaving from Ashburn between 9:30-10am, we will traverse the wilds of Loudoun and Fauquier Counties, arriving just after 11 am at Morais, where we will be greeted by food trucks, music, and....wine. We will attempt to fill the parking lot with Porsches. 

They offer winery tours and the famous Morais auto garage filled with Porsches, Ferraris, American muscle cars, and what may be the largest Citroen collection this side of the Atlantic.

Registration will close on November 3, please see the weekly eBlast email for registration details.
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Red Beard Racing Grand Opening:  (Sun., Nov. 10) 



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PCA POTOMAC ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS: December 7th

Our Annual Membership Meeting will be held at Porsche Silver Spring this year. New members are invited to attend our Open Board Meeting, and to quiz our program chairs on the wide range of activities we organize each year. A BONUS for attendees will be the opportunity to vote on the slate for next year’s club officers! (Members can also vote online - see separate note below.) Please register for free to ensure you get breakfast and a comfortable seat at, msreg.com/OBMDec24. Meeting will be held at Porsche Silver Spring, 3131 Automobile Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

Your vote is important to PCA Potomac, all primary members, co-members, and associate members are eligible to vote. More information and candidate bios are available here. There are two ways to vote for the 2025 PCA Potomac Executive Board:
(a) electronically via Motorsportreg.com by midnight November 30
(b) in person at the Annual Meeting on December 7

2025 EXECUTIVE BOARD

Past President: Diane Sullenberger
 

SLATE FOR ELECTION

For President: Don Mattran

For Vice President: Alan French 

For Treasurer: Stephen Kiraly

For Secretary: Kenny Kong
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PCA POTOMAC HOLIDAY PARTY: Sat., Dec. 7

Our holiday party will be held at Matchbox Bethesda, MD on Saturday, December 7th. Register and book your hotel room through our secured rooms at the AC Bethesda Hotel for $119 per night. Registration Link for PCA Potomac Members: https://msreg.com/holidayparty2024

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PCA POTOMAC COMMUNITY SERVICE: TOYS FOR TOTS

Please help a child in need! Select an item from the Amazon wish list for Toys 4 Tots USMC. Every order ships directly to the USMC in DC. Gifts are starting at $10. Help hit the goal of 7,500 toy donations. Imagine the joy on a child’s face when they receive a new toy! Scan the QR code to go to our Amazon Wish list, or CLICK HERE to donate!  

We are also partnering with the Rotary Club of Potomac-Bethesda this year to collect unwrapped toy donations at the holiday party. Toy donations will be delivered to the Montgomery County Toys For Tots center.  You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Rotary Foundation which will purchase toys using the directed funds. Donations can be made through Venmo: @PotomacBethesdaRotary or by sending a check to:

Potomac-Bethesda Rotary Club Foundation
℅ Lou Bartolo
4720 Chevy Chase Drive #407
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

You can contact Lou Bartolo for any additional information on the Rotary Club partnership at lou@pcapotomac.org.

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PCA POTOMAC COMMUNITY SERVICE: Hurricane Helene Relief for DCHS


The students of David Crockett High School and their families are in need of support as they rebuild their lives. They are part of the hardest hit area. Every contribution, no matter the size, will have a significant impact on these students and their families. To donate, please CLICK HERE, or click the QR code. Each “ticket” represents a $10 donation, and you can donate more by selecting additional tickets. Checks can be sent to: Wilderness Trail Region PCA, 136 W Main St., Kingsport, TN 37660
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PCA POTOMAC DRIVERS EDUCATION: 

Thanks to all Participants, Instructors and Volunteers for the fantastic Potomac Drivers Education 2024 Season.

Save the Date for 2025 Season DE Registration. The estimated date for registration to open is Midnight Feb 01, 2025. Register early and avoid wait lists!
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DE QUESTIONS:

DE Chairs - Bob Mulligan/Susan Kimmitt: dechair@pcapotomac.org

DE Registrars - David Evans/Henrik Ojikutu/Jocelyn Lasher: deregistrar@pcapotomac.org
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PORSCHE OR PCA POTOMAC PHOTOS? 

Want to see your car in the blast or on social media? Send a photo, description and photographer name to membership@pcapotomac.org AND/OR socialmedia@pcapotomac.org.
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PCA POTOMAC SOCIAL MEDIA! 

Please follow/like PCA Potomac on Facebook, X, and Instagram for updates about our events, photos, and the latest Porsche news and information:

Instagram: pca_potomac
X: @PCAPotomac
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCAPotomac/
PCA National YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PorscheClubofAmerica
Potomac calendar: http://pcapotomac.org

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Monthly Brunches

Monthly Brunches - First and Third Saturdays

The easiest way to start participating in PCA Potomac is to attend one of our monthly brunches where we casually get together on the first Saturday of the month in Gainesville, Virginia and third Saturday of the month in Glen Echo, Maryland. This is a great way to meet other Porsche enthusiasts, talk about your cars, maybe trade some tips, or just hang out and enjoy the morning. Everyone is welcome, including newcomers, out of town PCA members and visitors from any region. 

VIRGINIA
Firebird's Wood-Fired Grill
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
14020 Promenade Commons St.
Gainesville, VA 20155
https://gainesville.firebirdsrestaurants.com/

Virginia Brunch is the first Saturday of each month held at Firebird's Wood-Fired Grille. There is substantial parking coming off Linton Hall Road so we can park together. We will stake out a parking area that is a short walk to the restaurant. The restaurant opens at 11 am, so plan on arriving before so we can park together.

MARYLAND
The Irish Inn at Glen Echo
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
6119 Tulane Avenue
Glen Echo, Maryland 20812
Telephone: 301-229-6600
http://www.irishinnglenecho.com

Maryland Brunch is the third Saturday of each month held at The Irish Inn in Glen Echo, MD beginning at 11:00 AM.  Depending on the weather we either sit outside or have a private room upstairs inside. The Irish Inn is just off MacArthur Boulevard and can be easily accessed from the Clara Barton Parkway by taking the Washington/Glen Echo exit. Parking is available in front and behind the restaurant.

PCA National - Insider Podcast

 
Entertaining 60-minute episodes uploaded bi-weekly. If you’ve never listened to a podcast, don’t worry, just visit the web address and start listening. Insider podcasts feature opinions, news, and conversations about your favorite automotive brand, from fellow PCAers that you trust. 16-year veteran Executive Director Vu Nguyen and Technical Director Manny Alban are the hosts of the podcast that includes regular guests like Porsche Panorama Editorin-Chief Rob Sass and PCA Digital Media Coordinator Damon Lowney.

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Porsche PANORAMA

PCA Chesapeake and Potomac Regions returned to the ‘shed!

In our quest to include more events focused on four-door Porsches in the Chesapeake Region, we have held our off-road tour several times over the last four years. This tour is the brainchild of Jim Hemig who, besides being a member of the Chesapeake Region, is also the Marketing Director for PCA National. Jim hatched this tour after conducting a poll where the results indicated that Porsche SUV owners wanted to do an easy off-road tour and go to a winery.

Check out the article here at PCA National: https://www.pca.org/news/pca-chesapeake-potomac-regions-returned-to-the-shed

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