PCA Membership - Did you renew or not?

[sezme]

Originally Posted by 86911cab

Sezme

Ummmmm .... Thanks for clearing that up?

I was making a point. I like learning more about the Porsche and its origins. Maybe the PCA would be a good resource. There was also other references about Excellence and other magazines like Hemmings Sports and Exotic Car and Panorama, which are other mags I like to read.

Sorry - I misunderstood what you were saying...

Stu

[PeterCarrera84]

I find this forum the best of the best, regarding Porsche family !! I have learned more since I joined the Pelikan forums............than any club.

[sand_man]

It's in my signature...it just wasn't for me. I'll try again some other time.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by sand_man

It's in my signature...it just wasn't for me. I'll try again some other time.

At least they knew a 356 was a Porsche

[sand_man]

Originally Posted by Racerbvd

At least they knew a 356 was a Porsche

LOL! If they did, it's only because it was an all Porsche gathering! In all honesty, it was just one of those weird occaisions of being at a car event, yet not in the company of car guys/gals! They mostly just wanted to stand around and discuss what color hood crest looked better...the silver or original! To be honest and in all fairness, I'm just not much of a "club guy".

[porsche4life]

I will probably join in april when I turn 18. I hear the local region(Warbonnet) is pretty good and they do lots of autocross that I would love to attend.

[Evans, Marv]

Been a member for 15+ years, but I let my membeship lapse. I noticed they have become a little more friendly when your renewal is late, as they sent a letter asking a reason for not renewing. I remember years ago they would send a letter saying your membership was coming due, and that that notice would be the last you would receive. Pano seldom has anything of much interest, the local publication is OK, but mostly filled with pictures of people standing around in formal attire at some function or other. They do have a number of activities though. Another thing is that I just haven't had time to participate in any of the activities and not interested in standing around in formal attire. So I asked myself why, and came to the conclusion not to renew.

[Danimal16]

Originally Posted by wholberg

Believe it or not, I stay in the PCA because I like the people in the Carolinas PCA and enjoy going to the meetings. The people are friendly, welcoming, and informal.

When I was stationed in Virginia in late 2007 I went to one of the Carolinas PCA events in Thomasville. What a great bunch of folks.

[Brillo]

You can change Region. All it takes is a phone call or email to the National office, tell them which one you want to transfer to.

[Dottore]

I'm in.

Some great folks in our local chapter, who organize some very fine tours throughout the season.

[cl8ton]

I re-upped for PCA!
Didn’t join it for the social aspect, love the AutoX’s, DE’s and 10% discount at the local P’Dealer

And yea Pano is a long F’n way from Excellence mag quality!

[berettafan]

Renewed for the auto-x.

Lord knows it isn't for that magazine.

[T77911S]

im going out a limb here since i did not read all the answers.

NO.

i got tired of he same articles. then it seemed like my money was going towards paying for all the board/editors or whoever to go "play" and write the same article about it. im not bitter about the PCA, just got tired of it.
plus i sold my 914-6 and saw no need.

[87turbolook911]

Glad to see all the PCA support out there!

I did not renew this time around because I got a notice stating that I would recieve another notice in a couple more months...but I never got that one. So I kinda let it slip. I can honestly say that the only time Iwas able to use any PCA perk was when I parked at Rennlist Reunion III.

Michael,

If I can be of assistance regarding your membership, please feel free to contact me, Vu Nguyen at 703-321-2111 or vun@pca.org

i got tired of he same articles. then it seemed like my money was going towards paying for all the board/editors or whoever to go "play" and write the same article about it. im not bitter about the PCA, just got tired of it.
plus i sold my 914-6 and saw no need.

I certainly would appreciate suggestions on articles. Although I'm not the editor, I can certainly forward on the suggestions.

Hope to see you all at an upcoming event!

[Manny Alban]

I belong to PCA and the 356 Registry. Would probably join POC if they had an east coast presence. Any excuse to drive the Porsche and hang out with like minded enthusiast is always a good time. Of course, had I not joined PCA, I would not have tried Autocross, which led to DE which led to Club Racing which led to lots of $$$$ being spent

I like Excellence when they do stories on the car AND the owner. Loved the article about the father, the son and the Speedster he left behind.

[Jim Richards]

renewed

[cairns]

Yes I re-upped. Been a member for fifteen years now and think PCA is the best (by far) car club in the world unfortunately represented by the worst (also by far) club magazine. Great people, superior DE program, interesting local events and did I mention the great people?

But as long as you're asking why someone wouldn't reup please allow me a rant about Panorama.....as I think the magazine has a major impact on membership retention. A lot of people may not have time to attend events or volunteer- but want to know what's going on and appreciate reading about their cars and the events, people and history associated therewith.

I'm also a member of BMWCCA and receive their magazine (Roundel) and can contrast that with Panorama every month. Roundel simply blows away Panorama in every respect- superior choice of stories (the 3rd Army capture of Nurburgring during WW2 is a good example), excellent writing and commentary, technical advice columns that fill pages- not a half page, Satch Carlsen, wonderful photography, honest advice and, what I appreciate most, an editorial attitude that isn't afraid to critique the cars or the company when warranted. This month even included a funny (but serious) editorial on "why I want a Porsche". Can you imagine ever reading a humorous "why I want a BMW" editorial in Panorama?

So does anyone know if any changes are in the works for Panorama or is PCA going to continue to churn out the same tired company propaganda? I almost vomited this month when I saw the usual Porsche press photos and read how "sexy" the Panamera is (no byline of course).

What are the President or officers of PCA doing to improve our magazine? Are we doomed to more decades of this drivel? How long have Betty Jo and those folks been there anyway?

[berettafan]

And the crowd said ...'AMEN'.








Suggest ed. @ Pano contact Excellence contributors and buy some stories from those guys. Might be a few fellows from motherland that would be willing to contribute as well. How about recapping old motorsports events a-la ESPN Classics style. Get up with whomever owns Legends of Motorsports rights, pull some screen shots and summarize the race with some background or 'where is it now' type stuff on the p-cars that participated.

Surely the Pano guys have access to some pretty darned amazing people who love to tell a good yarn!

I'll keep paying my dues because IMO the fantastic job done by the folks who run the auto-x's is well worth it and maybe i'll do some de's in the future.

[vash]

IN!

i wish i could just decline the magazine. i read the parts ads, and toss it. i like the events. but i havent done one in awhile.

[JTO]

I let mine lapse after 7 years because my local chapter is populated by a bunch of rich, old, Kalifornicators that would rather talk about their last wine tasting or trip to Venice than the cars. I was told how "awful" my air cooled 911 smelled and how much destruction the old cars wreaked on the environment. Track days never happened.

I had nothing in common with those people...
Troy