About Us
The Florida Crown Region (FCR) was chartered on June 16, 1960 as the Central Florida Region and changed it's name to Florida Crown Region on January 25, 1975. In that time FCR has grown to over 425 members. The Region has been very active in Driver Education, Autocross, Concours and Rally type events. In 1999 the region added Club Racing to it's list of many "world class" events. As a "Social Club" the Region has promoted social dinner meetings, some of which have hosted special speakers, such as Bill Warner of Amelia Island Concours fame, Bob Snodgrass & Hurley Haywood of the Brumos Racing Teams, among many other notable car enthusiasts.
Annually the Region hosts it's world famous Oktoberfest Event. This event is a big hit and includes such activities as; Club Racing, Drive n' Dines, Concours, Swap-n-Sell, Rally and an occasional autocross. Attendance always includes PCA members from other Regions, some as far away as Canada and California.
Another annual event has been one of our Regions many Charity support activities which encompass our kids. That is for Catholic Charities called 'Camp Promise' which is a special outdoor facility for disadvantaged handicapped children where they can come together with nature in the great outdoors.
Charities FCR Supports
American Lung Association
We have contributed for the past four years to the Northeast Florida Lung Association by way of offering a "Porsche Package" for their live auction at the annual Lung Association Spring Gala. This is a black tie affair with many celebrity guests. Our package consists of a two day driver education package in a Porsche racecar at Roebling Road in Savannah, hotel room, noon meals at the track, socials, and two tickets to the 24 Hours of Daytona. We have contributed almost $10,000 dollars in those four years. Proceeds from the event are used to help fight lung disease and other respiratory illnesses.
Hospice Northeast
Though our many volunteers that support the Amelia Island Concours d' Elegance Event.
911
FCR has sponsored special funding to a PCA family directly impacted by the 911 Tragedy.
Hole in the Wall Gang
In 1997 FCR hosted the National PCA Board Meeting. The gathering site chosen was the Marriot Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. At the same time the new Boxster was shown to the Region. We had a test drive of the new Boxster around the property for $10.00 per loop and gave the funds to Paul Newman's "Hole in the Wall Gang" charity. They are responsible for sending very ill kids to a camp with special equipment. In addition we held a golf tournament to help raise funds. The entire weekend raised about $2,000 for the charity and several hundred people got to drive a new Boxster.
Past Presidents
Ken Perry - 2006-2008
Cindy Hill - 2005
Thom Portz - 2004
Steve Palmer - 2003
Doug Lawhorn - 2001-2002
Tom Herren - 1997-2000
Ken Perry - 1995-1996
Dave Rodenroth - 1994
Mark Laszlo - 1993
James Garrett - 1992
Chris Hoyt - 1990-1991
Dave Rodenroth - 1989
Robert "Bob" Hartley - 1988
Dave Balz - 1987
Bob Cagle - 1986
Bill Bahn - 1985
Paul Swalina - 1984
Dan Wooley - 1982-1983
Gary L. Purcell - 1981
Michael C. Lyon - 1980
David Cates - 1979
Lamar McLendon - 1977-1978
Ronald W. Weinert - 1976
Don Rardon - 1975
Tom Linning - 1974
Peter W. Gruner - 1971-1973
Daniel M. Tate - 1970
Willis B. Wheeler - 1969
James M. Johston - 1968
E. A. Brown - 1967
Norman E. Robbins - 1966
D. E. Austin - 1965
E. J. Edwards - 1964
William O. Weaver - 1963
Robert M. Nelson - 1962
William A. Van Nest - 1960-1961
Files
Region Bylaws (updated: 3/24/2008)
Board Members
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Brett Atkin Webmaster |
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Jennifer Barrows Zone 12 Representative |
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Nick Grynkewick Drivers Education Instructor |
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Mike Haile Autocross Chair |
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Cindy Hill Past President |
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Chris Lifka Drivers Education Registrar |
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Bob Linville Roebling Road Club Racing Chairman |
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Ed Lustgarten Treasurer |
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Chuck Morrison Secretary |
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Steve Palmer Concours Chair |
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Ken Perry President |
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Jeremy Pinsly Vice President |
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Dave Rodenroth Daytona Club Racing Chairman |
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Rusty Russ Club Social and Drive & Dine Chair |
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Bob Schmitt Membership Chair |
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Connie Schmitt Newsletter Editor |