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Hello Zone 7!<\/p>\n
And just like that… here we are in December! Hard to believe another year has come and gone, but here we stand\u2014on the edge of the holidays, with a fresh new PCA year just around the corner. I want to wish each and every one of you a warm, joyful, and truly happy holiday season. I\u2019m already excited to see what 2026 brings for our Regions, our members, and our cars.<\/p>\n
As we wrap up 2025, I want to pause for a moment and thank the many people who pour theirtime, energy, and talent into making Zone 7 the vibrant, active community it is. PCA is truly fueled by volunteers<\/strong>, and nowhere is that more evident than right here in our Zone.<\/p>\n Thank You, Region Presidents<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019ve been fortunate this year to work with 10 outstanding Region Presidents\u2014leaders who \u2022 Bob Hilton \u2013 Diablo Region Thank you all for your leadership, your passion, your creativity, and your commitment to your members. I\u2019ve been lucky to help support your events and to witness so many of the incredible things happening within each Region. To All Region Boards and Chairs<\/strong><\/p>\n A huge shout-out to every board member and chair in every Region. You\u2019re the big cogs in the PCA machine\u2014the ones who plan, coordinate, check boxes, solve problems, and somehow make it all look easy. Whether you\u2019re running membership, events, social media, driving tours, safety, tech, or anything else, please know your work matters and is deeply appreciated across the entire Zone.<\/p>\n Zone-Level Thanks<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019d be remiss if I didn\u2019t spotlight our Zone 7 Secretary, Rik Larson. Rik is the person who turns my ramblings into clear communication, cross-checks calendars across 10 Regions, and helps determine what\u2019s worth highlighting each month. Rik\u2014thank you for keeping this Zone pointed in the right direction.<\/p>\n We are also incredibly lucky to have a thriving Zone 7 Autocross Series. Big thanks to Brant Ballantyne, our Zone 7 Autocross Chair, for his year-round work alongside all the Region autocross chairs. They fine-tune rules, collaborate on schedules, and deliver some of the best autocross events you\u2019ll find anywhere in PCA.<\/p>\n For Concours, we owe a huge thank-you to Roy Schauben and Simone Kopitzki, our Zone 7 Concours Co-Chairs. Their dedication and steady involvement continue to elevate the Zone Series and make these events such a success.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a long list\u2014I know. But that\u2019s the beauty of PCA: a community powered by people who care.<\/p>\n Thank you all for an incredible 2025. It\u2019s been a privilege to serve as your Zone 7 Warmest holiday wishes, <\/p>\n
\nrepresent the heart of Zone 7:<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Howard Yao \u2013 Golden Gate Region
\n\u2022 Dana Drysdale \u2013 Loma Prieta Region
\n\u2022 Mark McMahon \u2013 Monterey Region
\n\u2022 Sharon Neidel \u2013 Redwood Region
\n\u2022 John Leet \u2013 Sacramento Valley Region
\n\u2022 Susanne Waite \u2013 Sequoia Region
\n\u2022 Terry Topolski \u2013 Shasta Region
\n\u2022 Lawrence Havlick \u2013 Sierra Nevada Region
\n\u2022 Jeff Rosenthal \u2013 Yosemite Region<\/p>\n
\nSome of these faces and roles will be changing in 2026, and I\u2019ll share all the details in next month\u2019s column.<\/p>\n
\nRepresentative. Enjoy the holidays, enjoy your families, enjoy your Porsches\u2014and I\u2019ll see you in 2026!<\/p>\n
\nBrian Adkins
\nPCA Zone 7 Representative<\/p>\n