Zone Rep Report – December 2020

A Heartfelt THANK YOU!

Make no mistake, It’s About the People! While the cars are amazing, they are a means to the end of pulling us all together. For the past four years, as PCA zone rep, I’ve attempted to support our seven regions as they collectively cycled through about 10-15 sets of changes in leadership.  In some cases, the new teams were fully prepared and needed little help. In other circumstances, “a deer in the headlights” might have been an appropriate description for new leaders. My job has been to help the newbies, and alternatively to support the well-prepared teams in pushing the envelope to grow a better PCA region. The common element has been the positive attitude and spirit of all the volunteers throughout the boards and committees of those regions. At times the “job” has been a breeze. At other times it has been a delicate dance acting as a buffer between regions and the national office. Regardless of the conditions (including the challenges of 2020), I would still agree that being a zone rep is the best role in PCA, and I’m eternally grateful for having been blessed with such a unique and challenging opportunity.

Each year, PCA rotates through about ¼ of the fourteen zone reps.  Beginning in January, we’ll have new assignments for zones 1, 3 and 9. Since 2019, I’ve put out feelers for anyone interested in succeeding me in the role, to make themselves known. I’m pleased to say that by the time that all names were turned over to the Executive Committee of PCA for consideration, five very qualified people had expressed interest in becoming my replacement. And even one more chose to discuss a PCA “career path” to be aligned as a choice for 2025! Having this much talent on the bench is an enviable position for zone 9. And just to be clear, current zone reps do not play a role in the selection- that’s for the EC to decide. Regardless, I’m especially delighted in their selection of my successor.

So…..(drum roll, please)…., effective January 1. 2021, your next Zone 9 Rep will be Denise Jordan.

Denise is currently completing her third year in her role as President of the Alpine Mountain Region.

Denise has been involved with the board of AMR since 2014, serving as Secretary and Social Committee Chair, prior to becoming President. And even as President, she has maintained her role as Social Chair. While growing the quantity and variety of events in the region, she also created a focus on increasing engagement of female members. Outside of PCA, Denise owns and runs a small business which accessorizes those who love horsepower. But in this case, it’s the real horses and their riders! 2020 has presented Denise with challenges in both roles as Club and Company President. And through the pandemic challenges of keeping business doors open, and club activities rolling (especially tours and DE activities), I can attest to the fact that both organizations are doing quite well. Congratulations, Denise!

As for my plans, I expect to stay engaged in PCA, both in my local Intermountain Region and as a member of the National Audit Committee through July 2021. And now that I know about some of the bigger events in the zone, I’ll probably use those events to take a nice sunny drive with Julie in the Spyder (Spydeer?)!!! Until then I hope that you all remain safe and in the best health possible!

Over and Out!