Happy New Year! I can't believe it's 2026 already. I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and got to spend time in your cars without traffic. This year you will have plenty of opportunities with the Club. People are what make the Club so great. With that in mind, I want to thank all the board members and also our newly elected vice president and treasurer for stepping up.
VP Bill Hallier is usually found taking photos at our events for our magazine and social media for the last several years. The new treasurer, Garry Jones, has his own CPA firm, attends events and regularly can be seen at the Camarillo Cars & Coffee. I would like to thank outgoing VP Lorraine Gray and Treasurer Jim Brown for their years of service to the Club. I know you both will remain active in the Club.
Lionel Neff (repeat Man of the Year) with the Activities Committee looks to outdo himself this year with another lineup of outstanding events. Learn the latest updates at our Cars & Coffee. Look at the website and watch for Doreen Shinn's (repeat Woman of the Year) Club emails for the timing to sign-up. Thank you both for all you do!
If your membership is due for renewal, we encourage you to renew promptly. For new members, I'm thrilled to welcome you to the Santa Barbara Region Car Club Family. So please, connect with fellow enthusiasts, share your Porsche stories, and make lasting memories on and off the road. Both of our Cars & Coffee have been growing. All it needs to be better is you! Remember, April and August are alternative car (if you want) months. We have had a great new member event every two years. That's just not often enough. We are exploring locations and time of day to have the new member event every year. Stay tuned for details.
Your feedback and involvement are crucial to the success of our club. If you have ideas, suggestions, or just want to share your Porsche experiences, please reach out. Let's have another year of fantastic Porsche adventures!
--President Steve