Griots Tech Session at Columbia Valley Luxury Cars, 2010 Special Offer For INWR-PCA Members Order the New INWR Club patch and pin Order the New INWR Grill Badge Greetings from the Inland Northwest Region of the Porsche Club of America. We are located in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho where Porsche enthusiasts comprise thirty counties. Our membership enjoys monthly meetings, coffee get togethers and various events through out the year. If you like Porsches and having fun, you should join our group. Take a look at our Calendar and Gallery to see our plans as well as pictures of past events. Membership information is available here.

 

Upcoming Event: Progressive Drive   A message from our Social Co-Chairs; Dave and Johanne Vahala:   “For the third consecutive year, the Inland Northwest Region Porsche Club of America kicks off the 2010 special  events schedule with our annual Progressive Lunch on Saturday, March 20.  Save The Date!   Our Co-Social Chairs Dave & Johanne Vahala, along with their committee, have finalized the locations and activities, including a short, scenic drive featuring the Bowl & Pitcher State Park, on our way to…Northern Quest Casino and Resort.  Join us for some Las Vegas-style gambling, an extensive buffet lunch and dessert, with VIP parking at the entrance to the Casino, and a surprise final stop for some afternoon wine tasting at one of Spokane’s best wineries.    Tentative Schedule        Saturday, March 20, 2010   10:00a.m.           Meet at Porsche of Spokane for light snacks and refreshments. 11:30a.m.           Depart for Northern Quest. Scenic drive along the Spokane River to Riverside State Park, Upper Viewpoint, and west past Spokane County Raceway to Northern Quest. 12:30p.m.           Free time, gambling, visit the beautiful, brand new Northern Quest Resort. 1:30p.m.             Buffet lunch at Northern Quest Casino and Resort. 3:00p.m.             Depart for downtown Spokane and our last stop at  Catarina Winery for wine tasting.   $49 per couple $25 single   Please register by emailing Dave Vahala at dvahala@travelleaders.com, no later than Wednesday, March 17. Questions? Call Dave at 509-270-7014.   Last year, we had decent weather, bringing out approximately 20 Porsche’s and over 60 members, spouses and friends for the event. Join your fellow INWRPCA members and friends to kick off Spring 2010!” Hope to see you there,   Kelly Dionne President INWR Here is the invitation flyer.

Monterey Historics Article

INWR member Dennis Garrood has written an excellent article on the recent Monterey Historics races.  Due to space limitations, we could only print an abridged article in the Jan/Feb 2010 Uber Alles.  Here is the full article for all to enjoy.  Please click on the below picture to open the full article in PDF format:

Upcoming Event: Wine Tour   YAKIMA/COLUMBIA VALLEY WINE COUNTRY TOUR SATURDAY MAY 22, 2010                        (Optional) Walla Walla Valley Tour and lunch on Friday, May 21, 2010, please contact Ron Casavant for information at (509) 845-1222  or (racasavant@msn.com)     Please click here for Walla Walla Tour Info.   Click here for map to Red Lion Pasco.         TOUR Join Zone 6 members for a picnic, and tour of the Yakima/Columbia Valley and dinner on Saturday May 22th. The plan is to meet for a picnic lunch at 11:30 am at Hogue Cellars Winery located in Prosser, WA. Please bring your own picnic. The Tri-Cities tour group will depart at 10:16 a.m. sharp from the Marriott Courtyard hotel parking lot at Columbia Point and proceed to Hogue Cellars in Prosser. Note: Hogue Cellars is the jump off point for the Saturday 2010 self guided valley tour after lunch. Area winery maps will be available at the picnic area.   LODGING A block of rooms are being held at The Marriott Courtyard, 480 Columbia Point Dr., Richland, for Friday and Saturday evenings. Please make your hotel reservation by calling (800) 321-2211 or (509) 942-9400. The room rate is $92.00 + tax for a “King City View”. You may upgrade to a “River View” room on a first come basis for $102.00 + tax.  Be sure to mention Porsche Club code (PCSS). Parking lot security will be provided Saturday evening. A hot breakfast is available for purchase at the hotel in the morning. Reservation Deadline is Friday, April 30, 2010   DINNER Dinner Saturday evening will be at Columbia Crest Winery in Patterson, WA, located about 30 miles from the Tri-Cities. Groups will depart from the Marriott parking lot for the winery starting at 5:45 p.m. Plan to arrive around 6:25 p.m. Seating will begin at 6:50 p.m. with dinner at 7:30 p.m. The cost for the evening is $50.00 per person and includes tasting wines before and during dinner. The entrée will include Chicken Provencal & Seafood Medley in a tomato base. Please submit your check by Friday, May 7th, payable to: INWR/PCA P.O. Box 206 Richland, WA 99352 Please provide first and last names of those attending the dinner so that event name tags can be made. Your name tag will be provided at the main entrance to the chateau.  No one will be served wine for tasting or dinner without the event name tag. Thank you for your cooperation. Seating is limited. Dinner reservations will be taken in order of the checks received until the chateau is full.   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL RON CASAVANT AT (509) 845-1222, HERMAN JACKSON AT (509) 627-6105 OR BILL ADDIS AT (509) 627-2221   Click here for the Wine Tour flyer.