In This Issue

d

GMR Events - Register Now & Future Dates to Save

PCA Treffen is Coming to New Hampshire

New This Year - Your Chance to Participate in

PCA Driver Education!

Great Tech Session on Detailing Your Porsche

Welcome New GMR Members!

Message from GMR President

Alessandro Iuppa

GMR Tech Session on Exterior

Detailing an Unqualified Success

A big thanks is due to GMR member Paul Zuchowski for conducting the GMR Tech Session at his Williston home, on March 30, postponed due to the big snow storm of March 23. The session covered exterior detailing. Paul covered a range of topics, among them - paint, paint correction, paint care, glass cleaning, trim cleaning, washing techniques and tools of the trade.

Attendees were very enthusiastic about the presentation: Al St. Armand wrote to say, "Just a quick note to make you aware that Paul Zuchowski gave a great Tech Session on the Exterior detailing on Saturday. I think that I speak for everyone there that the session was very informative and fun with the group that attended." Another member commented: "Paul's knowledge was evident as he demonstrated products and techniques used to bring out the very best exterior detail." Rich Scott from Stowe wrote, "The tech session led by Paul Zuchowski was excellent. Two hours blew by with all he taught the six of us".

We will be asking Paul to do another session! Be sure to scroll down for some event photos and other GMR useful information..

Alessandro Iuppa

"Remember it's not just the cars, it's the people!"



Upcoming Event Registration & Important "Save the Dates" Information for GMR's Fun-filled GMR 2024 Schedule

*************

April 28, 2024 - New Member Welcome & Season Kick- off

Sugarbush Resort | 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Featuring GMR Member Susan Silberberg presentation about her 14k mile journey cross the USA



It is that time of year again when thoughts of winter transition to spring and putting our Porsches back on Vermont’s wonderful roads. As we did last April, the club will host the New Member Welcome and Season Kickoff on Sunday, April 28 at the Sugarbush Resort. Since our 2023 New Member Welcome event 23 new primary and associate members joined the PCA Green Mountain Region. What better way to welcome them than to gather as a group and talk Porsche!

The 2024 event will take place at the Sugarbush Resort in Warren on Sunday (yes, Sunday) April 28th from 1.00pm - 3.00pm. This event is open to all GMR members, new and vintage, and will include lunch buffet along with Susan's presentation. You may recall that Susan embarked on an epic journey across the country last fall in her 1970 Albert Blue 911T Porsche known as the “Blue Car." Susan will share a few slides, memorable moments from her journey and key tips for planning your own adventure. Click here for more info about her trip,

In addition to Susan’s presentation we will preview the GMR's 2024 event calendar, a question and answer session, outline opportunities for member engagement in the club, welcome our new members and do what we do best - socialize.

Important Event Details

Date/Time: Sunday, April 28 from 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Location: Sugarbush Resort, Warren,

Vermont Deli Lunch Buffet: Assorted deli meats, cheeses, salads, cookies & brownies and soft drinks. Cost: $35.00/person inclusive of gratuities and applicable taxes.

May 4, 2024 - Kick-Off Driving Tour - South Central Vermont

The 2024 GMR driving season with begin with a wonderful driving tour organized by Nico Seldon of Woodstock. This route has well-maintained curvy roads and some classic Vermont views. The tour will start and end in Woodstock, VT and will cover approximately 150 miles and take about 4 hours to complete.

We will assemble in the parking lot of the Woodstock Ace Home & Hardware at 452 Woodstock Road in Woodstock. [We will converge in area farthest away from the store's entrance door. We will begin gathering from 8.30am and ask that everyone arrive no later than 9.00am to allow sufficient time to check-in, the driver’s meeting and vehicle line up for a prompt departure at 9.30am. Please be punctual as we will receive assistance from the Woodstock police to facilitate an orderly tour start.

From Woodstock the tour will head towards Hartland then onto Chester where we will take a short 15 minute break at the Vermont Tea House (15 Depot Street). Following the break, we make our way to Londonderry and continue south to Winhall where we will head west towards the Manchester area. From there we will head north on Route 7 to Danby where we will take our second break at the Otter Creek Fun Center. They have rest rooms and a "quick menu" ranging from sandwiches to ice cream to smoothies. Our expected break time will be 30 minutes. After the break we will continue north to Wallingford and pick up Route 140 East. If you haven't previously driven on this stretch of road you have a treat coming. After proceeding east through Ludlow and Cavendish we will work our way back to Vail Field in Woodstock to conclude the tour (arrival time is estimated between 1:30pm and 2:00pm).

Please make every effort to complete the PCA Waiver form during the registration process. If you miss it, please go to https://pcagreenmountain.speedwaiver.com/hmqxi on your mobile phone and follow the prompts to complete the waiver process. Waiver forms must be completed for the driver and any passengers. If you plan to have a minor in your car please email gmrpca@gmail.com for waiver instructions.

Important Information for Participants

Please arrive at the start location with a full tank of fuel. If necessary, there is a Mobil station (Maplefields) close to the meeting area, a Shell in Quechee on Rt 4, and a few other options when approaching Woodstock. There are rest rooms available at the Mobil station or at the Woodstock Welcome Center on Mechanic Street.

Breaks - “Cash is King”. Please bring cash for the two break locations (e.g. $20+/person). At the Vermont Tea House please plan to limit your orders to hot tea or ready-made scones.

The tour is expected to be limited to the first 25 vehicles so don't delay your registration.

Note - RAIN DATE: If Saturday is a washout we will reconvene on Sunday, May 5. Same time, route and breaks. No need to re-register

22 June 2024 - 100 Miles on Vermont Route 100

Join your fellow GMR members on a 100-mile journey on Vermont’s iconic Route 100. Our trip will commence in Middlesex and end at the Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home in Manchester. The home was built in 1905 by Robert and Mary Lincoln after Robert became president of the Pullman Company, the largest manufacturing corporation at the turn of the 20th century. Robert was the only child of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive into adulthood.

At Hildene you will be able to tour the facilities on your own after lunch. The cost for this event, $50 per person, includes lunch and admission to Hildene.

The lunch menu will be a sandwich buffet and will include the following …

• Turkey Club Wrap (turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo)
• Caprese Sandwich - (fresh mozzarella, Hildene tomatoes, fresh basis and maple balsamic reduction)
• Vermont Panini (ham, sliced apples, Vermont cheddar with maple dijon mustard on ciabatta)
• Oven Roasted Beef with Erik’s homemade boursin cheese on baguette
• Homemade chicken salad croissant with dried cranberries)
• Chips, Cookies, Brownies, Lemonade and Unsweetened Iced Tea

Registration and further details will be open in the coming weeks.

PCA Treffen is Coming to Mt. Washington New Hampshire

Registration Opens

May 29, 2024 at 3.00pm

Escape to the mountains of New Hampshire during peak fall foliage. Join PCA members as they drive some of the best roads in the Northeast, savoring fine food and enjoying the elegance of the 4-diamond Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, NH. This event is runs from Sunday through Thursday, September 29 – October 3, 2024. Due to resort limitations and interest in this event, PCA anticipates more demand than available registration spaces and fully expect registration to sell out quickly. Prior Treffen events have sold out in 10 minutes or less. General registration is set for Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 3 PM EST. Additional information can be found at https://treffen.pca.org in the months to come. Please read and revisit all the information on the PCA website, especially the FAQ/Terms section, prior to registration as some information may change leading up to that date.

Have You Ever Thought About Participating in a

PCA Driver Education Event?

PCA Driving School is a fully instructed, non-competitive driving event. Its focus is on learning performance driving techniques in a controlled environment, providing you with the opportunity to safely appreciate and enjoy the engineering that went into your Porsche.

The school utilizes one-on-one in-car instruction, classroom presentations, and track time; an instructor is always in the car with each student during track time , and all instructors are PCA Certified. Safety is of primary importance and focus. Students will learn about performance driving and safety in a controlled, secure, and safe environment. It is important to stress that this is a fully instructed and controlled event in the classroom and on the track.

If you’d like to experience a PCA Driving School, or observe it before diving in one, PCA’s Niagara Region has offered GMR a limited number of slots in their PCA Driving School at Watkins Glen on August 28 and 29.There are two options available - 1) a two-day event with full participation or 2) a one-day event. Both will offer you the experience of driving your Porsche on a "bucket list" circuit and do so with your GMR friends! If your Porsche is vintage or an SUV, you are welcome to participate in any other brand of car. It needs to be safe and pass technical inspection, but any brand is acceptable.

Location: Watkins Glen International, 2790 Co Rte. 16, Watkins Glen, NY 14891

The 2-Day Program

Evening before Day 1 (Tuesday, August 27) - Optional Taste of the Track – optional for more info see video link below
Often Tech inspections are offered to eliminate the need to complete on Day 1

Day 1 - Wednesday, August 28

Morning - Tech inspections, welcome and introductions, classroom instruction and track instruction

Afternoon - Classroom instruction, track instruction and Social Time

Day 2 - Thursday, August 29

Morning - Classroom instruction, track instruction

Afternoon Classroom Instruction, Track instruction and social time

Registration Fee: $640 to help pay for track rental, insurance, etc.

The 1-Day Program

Morning

• Classroom Instruction
• Track Instruction

Afternoon

• Classroom Instruction 
• Track Instruction
• Social Time

Registration Fee: $175

Safety Requirements for Participation

• Helmet - Student must have at least a Snell SA2015 rated helmet or a Snell SA2020 rated helmet. Motorcycle or DOT helmets not allowed. The sponsoring Niagara Region does have a few loaner helmets.
• Tech Inspections -Mandatory for anyone attending PCA Driver Education events. At the tech inspection your car will be put on a lift, wheels will be removed, and a general check-up of your car’s road and/or track worthiness will be performed. Among the items checked are suspension components, safety systems, belts and hoses, fluids, bearings, brakes, tires and wheels, and exhaust system. It is highly recommended you have high confidence that your car will pass Tech Inspection before you arrive at Watkins Glen. Cars that fail Tech Inspection will not be allowed on the track. Many participants have their cars checked-out by their mechanic shortly before an HPDE weekend to reduce the chance of any ‘surprises’ at Tech Inspection.

Useful Links about the Niagara Program & Driver Education Generally

Tech Inspection form


Rules & Regulations


Niagara PCA's Driver Education page (Forms, Insurance, etc)

Niagara PCA's Driver Education Events Page

Niagara PCA High Performance Driver Education

Niagara PCA Tech Preparation

GMR Driver Education Survey

The PCA’s Driver Education program is a non-competitive event with a focus on safety and enjoyment. The Green Mountain Region is exploring how to best make PCA's Driver Education programs more available to our members. To that end, we ask that you take less than a minute of your time to respond to the following questions. Your input will allow us to better work with the Niagara Region for their August event as well as other potential PCA driver education days for GMR members.

PCA Auto Renewal

To help promote PCA’s Auto Renewal program in 2024, any primary member in the auto renewal program will be automatically entered in a monthly drawing to win a Griot's Garage Orbital Polisher. Auto renewal will provide uninterrupted membership and give members a chance to win a Griot's Garage Orbital Polisher. One Orbital Polisher will be given away to a member in the auto renewal program monthly throughout 2024. The Orbital Polishers are compliments of Griot's Garage. Members can only select the auto renewal option while in the two-month renewal window. This Griot’s Polisher promotion is emailed to all renewing members during their two-month renewal window.

To update your profile for auto renewal, take the following steps:

1. Go to PCA.org.
2. Click on your name at the upper right of the page.
3. Your profile will be displayed on the left side of the page.
4. Just below “MY SETTINGS”, select Billing/Payment settings.
5. Enter payment information and select Auto-Renew.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Membership Chair, Brad Kennison at gmrpca@gmail.com.

Above : Paul's shiny 911 -- this is what it looks like when detailed correctly!

Above: Session Leader Paul Zuchowski exhibits recommended products for detailing. Below, proper use of applicator.

The PCA Digital Membership Card is Here

PCA members can now opt in to the digital membership card, available for Apple and Android digital wallets. It’s easy and quick to download! Once in your wallet, your card is easily accessible when you need it.

Members may opt for a digital card or a mailed card, but not both. And with either the mailed card or the digital card, the primary member’s choice will extend to the family/affiliate co-member.

PCA Juniors Program

Did you know that PCA has a Juniors Program? Members can sign up their children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews for free provided they are under the age of 18. New Juniors will receive an age appropriate welcome kit which includes a personalized name tag.

In just the past two years GMR has doubled our PCA Juniors membership and we would like to add more. The more members, the more fun we will have when creating a junior’s event.

Green Mountain Merchandise Webstore

The GMR Webstore has over twenty items (shirts, vests, jackets, and hats) in assorted colors and sizes for both men and women. A small portion of each sale is credited to the club, so your purchases help support GMR events and by proudly wearing logo apparel you are bringing visibility to GMR.

Welcome New PCA Members!

The following members have joined Green Mountain Region PCA recently. 

David Waldman, Chester, 2006 Boxster S

Philip C. Biondo, Milton, 2006 Cayman

William C. Royce, Montpelier, 1988 944 (Beige)

Frederic G. Sherman, Burlington, 2007 911 Carrera (Beige)

Want your spouse or partner to also get these

Green Mountain PCA Newsletters?

When you joined PCA (recently or forever ago) you no doubt listed your partner or spouse as a co-member. Many co-members however have not provided their email addresses. If your spouse/partner would like to receive the Mountaineer as well as yourself, have them call PCA HQ at (410) 381-0911‬ and give PCA the information. It only takes a few minutes as PCA is very efficient. That way you both will receive The Mountaineer and other pertinent club emails.

If your co-member remembers his or her co-member login (it is separate from the main member) you can do it that way too-- but calling is probably the quickest.

Member Feature:

Send us your photos!

We have started a feature highlighting a different member in the GMR Mountaineer with his or her Porsche. If you would like to be featured in future newsletter please submit some photos of you and your car along with a paragraph or two explaining why you joined the GMR, your favorite drives or whatever!

Please reply to gmrpca@gmailcom with your photo and information.

Sandy Gilmour

Editor

Alessandro "Al" Iuppa

President

Ben Curran

Vice President

Christina McCaffrey

Treasurer

Susan Eastman

Secretary

Sandy Gilmour

Communications Chair

Albert "Duffy" Miller

Member at Large

Peter Rogal

Member at Large

Brad Kennison

Membership Chair

Charlie Dekar

Member at Large

About These Email Communications: 

Replies to these newsletters come to me (Sandy Gilmour), not the entire membership; however, I can forward to our president and other board members if needed or you may email the president, Alessandro Iuppa, directly at gmrpca@gmail.com. We welcome any comments on ways we can improve communications.

Join Green Mountain PCA -- If you are receiving this email as a "friend of Green Mountain Porsche Club," please consider joining PCA. You get a great magazine, Panorama, and membership in Green Mountain Region is included in the annual dues of $46 a year. NOTE - Annual dues will be increasing to $56 on May 1, 2024 so don't delay. Click here to join online Go online at www.PCA.org, or simply call headquarters in Maryland at (410) 381-0911‬.

We welcome any submissions to this newsletter and to our website by members who have some fun experiences, photos, tech stuff and other adventures to share! Email me at sandygilmour@icloud.com.

Remember also, it's a volunteer organization. Any help you can provide -- especially with event planning -- is most appreciated by all!

"It's not just the cars; it's the people."

Sandy Gilmour (2014 Boxster S)  

Communications Manager,

Green Mountain Region

Porsche Club of America

sandygilmour@icloud.com