Looking back on 2023 I truly feel blessed to be able to visit 10 of the 16 regions in Zone 3! Both Angel and I have had time to visit with so many of you and all have truly welcomed us into your “Home Region”. It is amazing how active all regions have been in 2023. Based on what I have been told 2024 is going to be more active! For those that we/I did not get to visit last year, you are on the top of my list for 2024! Not sure if that is a blessing or a curse! LOL
Angel and I wish you the best of the New Year!
Please note that Parade 2024, is going to be hosted in the Zone 3 “Backyard”! The host city is in Birmingham and the local Alabama Region has been working closely with national Parade staff on making this one of the best Parades ever! Last year the host zone had over 800 members attend Parade. I am hoping that Zone 3 shows the left coast folks how the south turns out for a nation event! During my last national phone call, I was told that registration will be opening soon. This event sells out quickly, so make sure that you monitor upcoming emails from the national Parade staff regarding registration. Also, the Region Presidents will be getting more updated information within the next two weeks. I am sure that they will also be sending out email’s outlining the process. So, more to come!
Zone 3 had a very strong membership growth for 2023!
By the Numbers!
| Zone 3 | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | YTD |
| Alabama | 612 | 611 | 608 | 614 | 56 |
| Appalachian | 444 | 447 | 443 | 451 | 49 |
| Carolinas | 2460 | 2460 | 2475 | 2489 | 137 |
| Coastal Empire | 450 | 446 | 453 | 452 | 35 |
| Heart O’ Dixie | 298 | 298 | 294 | 298 | 22 |
| Hurricane | 1159 | 1157 | 1159 | 1164 | 66 |
| Magnolia | 127 | 123 | 123 | 126 | 6 |
| Mid South | 275 | 278 | 277 | 275 | -5 |
| Musik Stadt | 681 | 688 | 690 | 692 | 48 |
| Ocmulgee | 177 | 179 | 181 | 179 | -5 |
| Palmetto | 461 | 470 | 471 | 474 | 42 |
| Peachstate | 2578 | 2588 | 2611 | 2603 | 118 |
| Smoky Mountain | 392 | 392 | 396 | 403 | 21 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 223 | 219 | 219 | 29 |
| Three Rivers | 221 | 224 | 223 | 226 | 25 |
| Wilderness Trail | 214 | 216 | 218 | 219 | 35 |
| 10769 | 10800 | 10841 | 10884 | 679 |
Around the Zone!
Upcoming Events: Still early in the year, but some regions are already having events. Want to make sure all Zone 3 folks are aware of this February event.
Tennessee Region
2/23-24/2024 – Winterfest – Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant. After a pandemic hiatus, TN Region, PCA is proud to bring back Winterfest for 2024. This event will feature an indoor display and Street Class only Concours. Will include drop off, prep and light meal Friday afternoon/evening, early am prep, breakfast, Concours, light lunch and driving tour on Saturday, followed by an awards banquet at Porsche of Chattanooga Saturday night. Please mark your calendars and save the date. If you think you would like to enter your vehicle(s) in the Concours please email Mike Toth mtoth@integratedbuilds.com ASAP with your model and year so we can get a feel for # of entries. More details to follow mid-January on registration, pricing, lodging, schedule, etc.
Look forward to seeing all of you at Parade and future events!
Rick