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PCA 914 Special Interest Group, Advocate |
jdamiano |
Nov 10 2020, 01:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 18-March 18 From: Jacksonville Member No.: 21,981 Region Association: South East States |
I wanted to introduce myself as the Porsche Club of America's 914 Special Interest Group Advocate. At last years Octeenerfest Banquet concerns were raised the SIG had been disbanded and a new Advocate was needed for it to be reestablished. I threw my name in the hat and it was drawn. Im sure there are more qualified folks but Im it.
PCA has helped with 2 successful events on the East Coast since I took on the role. We helped Len out with the Northeast 914 Anniversary Gathering with a $500.00 sponsorship and liability insurance and more recently we provided Steven with liability insurance for the Teenerpaluza event in the Smokey Mountains. Thanks to both Len and Steven for putting on great events and I hope they happen again next year. I have an understanding of the process now that I have done a couple events so if anyone is interested in having PCA support any 914 exclusive events please contact me. I check my messages here often. I will need a couple months heads up to coordinate with the local PCA region and get the paperwork sorted. Lastly if you are a Facebook user please join the group I created https://www.facebook.com/groups/584336899059249/ and post any events you might be having as well as event pictures. Regards, James Damiano |
Manny Alban |
Nov 11 2020, 10:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 60 Joined: 14-September 05 From: Abingdon, Maryland Member No.: 4,798 |
Congrats James. I'm sure you'll do a great job. Because PCA has an exclusive agreement with Porsche AG and PCNA to use the Porsche crest, script, images, etc, you CAN use 914 without fear of an email from Porsche's legal department. I'm sure John DeAngelo who is the National SIG guy has the paperwork to show what the rules for using their CI.
SIG's, much like the rest of PCA, is run by volunteers and is only as good as the volunteers who run it. The National office ( Vu heads that and manages the paid employees-not the volunteers) is there to solely provide support for the volunteers. PCA is 'run' by volunteers. The Executive Council (President, VP, Sec, etc) are all volunteers along with the close to 200 national staff (once again, all volunteers). You don't have to decide between 914 World and the PCA 914 SIG anymore than to have to decide between PCA and the POC. You can belong to all of them. It shouldn't be viewed as us vs. them but rather a full glass of 914 enthusiasts sharing camaraderie that makes this little car so special. I think it's great to see the PCA SIG revived with a new young leader. I joined PCA in 1989 with my 72 1.7 and my 73 2.0 is still my favorite. |
racer914 |
Nov 11 2020, 03:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 84 Joined: 1-October 19 From: Keystone Heights, FL Member No.: 23,513 Region Association: South East States |
Congrats James. I'm sure you'll do a great job. Because PCA has an exclusive agreement with Porsche AG and PCNA to use the Porsche crest, script, images, etc, you CAN use 914 without fear of an email from Porsche's legal department. I'm sure John DeAngelo who is the National SIG guy has the paperwork to show what the rules for using their CI. SIG's, much like the rest of PCA, is run by volunteers and is only as good as the volunteers who run it. The National office ( Vu heads that and manages the paid employees-not the volunteers) is there to solely provide support for the volunteers. PCA is 'run' by volunteers. The Executive Council (President, VP, Sec, etc) are all volunteers along with the close to 200 national staff (once again, all volunteers). You don't have to decide between 914 World and the PCA 914 SIG anymore than to have to decide between PCA and the POC. You can belong to all of them. It shouldn't be viewed as us vs. them but rather a full glass of 914 enthusiasts sharing camaraderie that makes this little car so special. I think it's great to see the PCA SIG revived with a new young leader. I joined PCA in 1989 with my 72 1.7 and my 73 2.0 is still my favorite. Well said Manny and I totally agree with you. I lurk on this site almost everyday but I'm very involved as a volunteer with PCA and have been since 1978. I've had many 914's. sold them all but couldn't help myself and bought another one. I love these cars and really enjoy the camaraderie of the folks that have them. Thanks James for stepping into the spot...look forward to meeting you since we are close by. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
jdamiano |
Nov 12 2020, 03:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 18-March 18 From: Jacksonville Member No.: 21,981 Region Association: South East States |
Congrats James. I'm sure you'll do a great job. Because PCA has an exclusive agreement with Porsche AG and PCNA to use the Porsche crest, script, images, etc, you CAN use 914 without fear of an email from Porsche's legal department. I'm sure John DeAngelo who is the National SIG guy has the paperwork to show what the rules for using their CI. SIG's, much like the rest of PCA, is run by volunteers and is only as good as the volunteers who run it. The National office ( Vu heads that and manages the paid employees-not the volunteers) is there to solely provide support for the volunteers. PCA is 'run' by volunteers. The Executive Council (President, VP, Sec, etc) are all volunteers along with the close to 200 national staff (once again, all volunteers). You don't have to decide between 914 World and the PCA 914 SIG anymore than to have to decide between PCA and the POC. You can belong to all of them. It shouldn't be viewed as us vs. them but rather a full glass of 914 enthusiasts sharing camaraderie that makes this little car so special. I think it's great to see the PCA SIG revived with a new young leader. I joined PCA in 1989 with my 72 1.7 and my 73 2.0 is still my favorite. Well said Manny and I totally agree with you. I lurk on this site almost everyday but I'm very involved as a volunteer with PCA and have been since 1978. I've had many 914's. sold them all but couldn't help myself and bought another one. I love these cars and really enjoy the camaraderie of the folks that have them. Thanks James for stepping into the spot...look forward to meeting you since we are close by. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Are you Ryan that reached out to Nathan today about the event in St. Augustine next month? I’m planning to be there with mine. |
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