We began the weekend with a cocktail party at Euroclassics Porsche in Midlothian. This was the best attended pre-RPM party we have held with 110 members from Shenandoah, First Settlers and Blue Ridge Regions. Tim and Andrea Messer managed the full bar throughout the evening and contributed greatly to the evening’s success. Member’s Porsches filled the parking lot and the evening was perfect for great conversations while viewing all of the cars and the outdoor setting. Paul Murphy, Euroclassics’ Customer Experience Manager, provided a wonderful array of hor D’oeuvres for the group to enjoy. I would like to thank everyone at Euroclassics for having us.

Registration for RPM this year was the highest since 2016. The event was held a∂t Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, VA for our second year. We had a great turnout for both the Concours d’ Elegance and the Porsche Corral. We had two short periods of showers during the event which did not dampen anyone’s spirits. The goody bag everyone received at registration was prepared by new members Ron and Carrie Henaghan. Ron has a background in motorsports marketing and reached out to his contacts for the donated items. Thank you Ron and Carrie.

The chef at Independence Golf Club prepared an outstanding lunch for us in the clubhouse ballroom. Lunch was a white cloth napkin affair. The entree was grilled chicken and shrimp along with an array of side dishes which were delicious and beautifully presented.

The Gay Jewett Memorial People’s Choice award went to Engelbert Muelhaupt for his black 1984 911 Carrera Targa. Jeffrey Elmore received the Judge’s Choice award for the most significant Porsche with his silver 1999 911 Carrera 4. Congratulations to them both.

Everyone who attended had an outstanding time.