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PCA partnered up with Princess Cruises for the inaugural 8 day ZoneFest at Sea from December 10 – 18, 2022. The cruise was out of Fort Lauderdale to St Maarten, St Kitts, San Juan and Grand Turk. There are over 600 PCA members onboard… some from BCIR and Canada West Regions. 
Fun events were planned like a Diecast Concours where members brought 118 models from home for judging. There were also cocktail receptions, formal dinners, seminars and events on the islands. The Puerto Rico Chapter welcomed the PCA members to Wheels and Espresso. A few members brought their Porsches.

Members present were: CWR President Matt Stogryn, Past Presidents CWR Ray Gumbel and BCIR Brad Pape plus BCIR’s Social Media Kelly Pape. Also PCA’s President Tom Gorsuch, Past President Caren Cooper and executive director Vu Nguyen.

The cruise was a huge success and there is talk of trying to sell out an entire ship with PCA members. Keep watching for upcoming news of a second cruise…

Photos by Kelly

Great turn out for the Porsches and Pints pub night. Thirty plus members showed up. Next one will be in January 2023.

BCIR had their wind up AGM dinner last night at 19 Okanagan Grill and Bar in West Kelowna. The food was excellent and it great to catch up with everyone.
BCIR would like to thank all of the members that stepped up to be on the 2023 board. Its going to be an exciting season next year now having a complete board with all of the positions filled. Lots of fresh faces with new ideas.
Congratulations to all of the door prize winners. Along with local wines was a complete detailing package from Gold Coast Automotive and a special prize of a track day at Area 27 from August Luxury Motorcars. We appreciate all of our prize donators, advertisers and partners. Without them, we would not have had such a successful season.Watch for upcoming events during the winter months.

BCIR had their 2nd Ladies Only Drive and this time to Summerland. Lunch was at the wonderful Shaughnessy’s Cove Restaurant where the ladies were able to dine outside due to the warm October weather. 

Thank you to Karina for setting it all up. In next year’s schedule, she is going to organize two more events so watch for those dates in the spring.

Photos by Kelly

Thank you to the Kamloops and area members that contributed to BCIR’s annual Fill a Frunk. All the food and money was donated to the Kamloops Food Bank Society.They raised 95 lbs of food plus $590.00 and gift certificates.

Thank you to Dave for organizing the event.

Thank you to all of the Members that gave so generously to BCIR’s annual Fill a Frunk. All food and donations went to the Food Banks. Kelowna and area raised 533 lbs of food as well as $3,500.00 plus money donated directly to the Central Okanagan Food Bank.

Thank you to Karina for organizing the event. Thank you to Gold Coast Automotive for hosting our Cars and Coffee.

BCIR members were invited to the new KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence at the Kelowna International Airport. It is Canada’s largest commercial MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul provider). The building is shaped like the fuselage and wings of an aircraft with an aviation museum, conference centre and boasts the first doubly-curved, self supporting CLT staircase. A magnificent feat of engineering and design.Thank you to Barrie for setting up the event.

Photos by Kelly

Porsche Centre Kelowna invited BCIR to Sportscar Together Day which was a coast to coast celebratation. The first car bearing the Porsche name was registered on June 8, 1948. In 2018, 70 years later, this prompted Porsche to launch the first sports car celebration.The members were treated to a pancake breakfast and a chance to mingle and talk about their favorite brand.

Photos by Kelly

Although there are still forest fires in the area, it was a perfect day for BCIR members to enjoy the rescheduled visit to Seven Stones Winery in Cawston. There was a stop at Yellow Lake rest area before touring the winery. Seven Stones Winery is known for having 3500 square feet of underground caves for the wine to age and to hold public functions.

Big thank you to Dave for setting up the event and for leading the tour!

BCIR’s 1st Breakfast Club Drive was a success! A 6 am start allowed for the enjoyment of some nice twisty roads free of traffic. Early morning run along the lake with breakfast at the Jammery Restaurant in Lake Country.

Photos by George