Our hearts and prayers continue to all members affected by Hurricane Helene. If you are unable to help directly, please consider contributing to one of the following charities that are supporting storm victims!
Appalachian Region
We are suggesting that they donate to the area’s largest Food Bank and Appalachian Region’s main charity partner, MANNA Foodbank (https://www.mannafoodbank.org/#), a member of Feeding America. MANNA serves over 200 partner food banks in the 16 counties of Western North Carolina.
Wilderness Trail Region
Many families in our area have seen their homes and businesses washed away or buried under water and mud. Among those most impacted are the students of David Crockett High School, many of whom were already facing financial difficulties. In light of these recent events, the need to support these students has become even more urgent.
These students need all the support they can get as they try to rebuild their lives and focus on their education in the aftermath of this disaster.
To anyone interested in donating, they can make a donation via the following link: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/dfa0287c-e086-4bef-87eb-fe90c39056ab
Tennessee Region
“Many communities in the High Country of North Carolina and far eastern Tennessee are cut off by damaged roads, downed trees, and flooding. Samaritan’s Purse is coordinating air relief to some of these locations—delivering basic necessities to those in dire straits using our own helicopter as well as the aircraft of other organizations. We are working through various local contacts, including our Operation Christmas Child partner churches, to identify those who are suffering and then to respond as requested. We praise God we have been able to deliver much food, water, and other relief to those isolated by the storm”.
One more charity, specific to East TN, is easttennesseefoundation.org
We also have a member who is willing to help!
I’m in Columbia / Three Rivers region. Was up in Transylvania Co last Saturday and am available to go this weekend if someone has a need.
I’ve got access to equipment and can help any members in need of opening up driveways. I have a small tractor, chainsaws and friends willing to help. If anyone has mentioned such a need, let me know.
By The Numbers!
| 2024 | ||||
| Zone 3 | June | July | Aug | Sept |
| Alabama | 663 | 666 | 676 | 686 |
| Appalachian | 460 | 466 | 463 | 471 |
| Carolinas | 2521 | 2521 | 2520 | 2542 |
| Coastal Empire | 466 | 472 | 468 | 466 |
| Heart O’ Dixie | 304 | 307 | 305 | 306 |
| Hurricane | 1177 | 1187 | 1190 | 1191 |
| Magnolia | 137 | 141 | 145 | 146 |
| Mid South | 280 | 280 | 281 | 282 |
| Musik Stadt | 732 | 736 | 747 | 745 |
| Ocmulgee | 184 | 187 | 187 | 184 |
| Palmetto | 487 | 484 | 489 | 490 |
| Peachstate | 2657 | 2650 | 2642 | 2630 |
| Smoky Mountain | 413 | 416 | 411 | 417 |
| Tennessee | 231 | 231 | 237 | 231 |
| Three Rivers | 232 | 235 | 234 | 236 |
| Wilderness Trail | 218 | 215 | 219 | 218 |
| Totals | 11214 | 11241 |
Appalachian Region
October 26 – AppCafé – Porsches & Coffee
Plan to join us to re-connect with your Porsche friends at AppCafé Porsches & Coffee on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Prescott Auto Reserve. This is a relaxed open house-type event – no signup is necessary.
Coffee and donuts will be provided by the Club.
App Café – Porsches & Coffee
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Prescott Auto Reserve, 37 Maxwell Drive, Hendersonville, North Carolina
Carolina Region
Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw SC – “The Carolinas Challenge” PCA Club Race. https://clubregistration.net/events/signUp.c fm/event/14028
20 Oct 2024 Michelin Proving Grounds, Mountville SC – Autocross Event #5
Coastal Empire
21 Members are taking an overnight trip up to Tail of the Dragon – 15-19 October.
We will be participating in the Car Club Showcase as part of the Hilton Head Concours, 1 – 3 November. Member cars will be on display on Saturday, 2 November as the Concours recognizes car clubs from across the Low Country of Georgia and South Carolina.
On 10 November Coastal Empire Region will host our members at Lincoln and South Brewing in Hilton Head, SC, for our “Gears and Beers” even
Peachstate Region
Oct 19, 2024: Tour to Cloudland Canyon; We will begin with sign-in at 8:30 in the parking lot in front of Total Wine located at 740 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW in Kennesaw, GA 30144. The route will take us to Rome and then into Alabama. We will take a brief stop to see Little River Falls then continue with a very twisty route beside the brow of Little River Canyon before dropping down to Ft. Payne, AL where we will have lunch at Santa Fe Cattle Company. From there we will go up to Trenton, GA and climb Lookout Mountain going past the hang gliders launching site. We will end at Cloudland Canyon State Park. Register at ClubRegistration.net
November 10, 2024: Autocross Round 8, Final 2024 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, GA. 7:30AM – 3:30PM, All levels of experience, we have instructors for novice drivers. Low risk, high fun that includes 10 runs on an exhilarating cone course! Register now at ClubRegistration.net
Nov 10, 2024: Annual Fall Brats Rally; With cool weather approaching and fall colors soon to be upon us, join us as we drive along scenic, winding roads on our way to Jasper to enjoy brats, German potato salad, and sauerkraut hosted at The Lunch Box in Jasper, GA. Register now at ClubRegistration.net
Smoky Mountain Region
Smoky Mountain Region’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is just around the corner! The Soiree starts at 5:30 PM on October 26 at the Tellico Village Yacht Club (100 Sequoyah Rd, Loudon, TN 37774). If interested in attending, please contact Robert Baugh at baughbob@yahoo.com.
Enjoy the road, but most important enjoy your Porsche! Rick